Armour House at Lake Forest Academy is a 29,000-square-foot Italianate mansion built between 1904 and 1908, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Set on the 170-acre grounds of Lake Forest Academy, the venue features a breathtaking Great Hall, marble staircase, floral gardens, and beautifully manicured lawns with views of Eagle and Willow Lakes. The venue combines old world charm with contemporary style, offering in-house catering with premium bar service included in every wedding package.
Pricing
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Estimated cost · Venue Fee + Catering
$37,390
100 guests · Chicken · Saturday · Full Service · taxes & fees included · 2026 rates
This venue charges for at least 150 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
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The property
Armour House is a historic Italianate mansion and estate set on the 170-acre campus of Lake Forest Academy, featuring a grand interior Great Hall, formal dining rooms, and expansive outdoor gardens and lawns.
The venue features an Italianate architectural style with marble staircases, 15 mantlepieces, imported paneling from Paris, Vienna, and London, and candlelit interiors that create a warm, grand atmosphere.
The exterior includes manicured lawns and floral gardens on the estate grounds.
The setting
The venue is surrounded by 170 acres of academy grounds with beautifully manicured lawns, floral gardens, and two lakes — Eagle Lake and Willow Lake — providing a serene natural backdrop.
Numbers are the capacity the venue states for that part of the day. Tap a space to read about it.
Planning details
Vendor policies, timing and house rules to plan around.
Music curfew
Music until 11pm
The client is responsible for providing music. Most music professionals can hook into the in-house sound system and use microphones for indoor events. For outdoor ceremonies, speakers and microphones must be supplied by the client's music professional. Events end at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 11 PM on Sundays.
Rain plan
Backup plan in place
The Great Hall and other interior spaces of the mansion can serve as an indoor backup for ceremonies and receptions in case of inclement weather.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
On the property
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