The Lighthouse Room
Wedding venue in Evanston, Illinois
About The Lighthouse Room
The Lighthouse Room is a private event space within the Hilton Orrington Hotel in downtown Evanston. It hosts wedding dinners and receptions, with an industrial-farmhouse setting of exposed brick, reclaimed wood tables and warm ring lighting. The room accommodates up to 150 standing or 100 seated guests, with a 60-person seated configuration when dancing is included. Wedding planning can include plated dinners, hors d’oeuvres, bar service, and related gatherings such as rehearsal dinners and morning-after brunches. In-house sound is available; valet and nearby self-parking are options.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 150 guests
- Pricing note
- Wedding plated dinner package is $85 per guest, based on a 40-guest minimum; this is a food-and-beverage package, not a venue-rental price. Rental rates and food-and-beverage minimums may apply; contact the venue for details.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Lighthouse Room
- Website: lighthouseroomevanston.com
- Phone: (312) 320-5317
- Address: 1710 Orrington Ave
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