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North Shore Get Venue Info! 4555 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083 Wedding Packages

Northern Illinois Hideaway: Acres of Gardens & Spacious Grand Ballroom North Shore by Wedgewood Weddings is now known as ’Encore’ operated by Enrichment Enterprises – a revered organization dedicated to exceptional hospitality and events in Illinois. This beautiful venue will continue to be open for every type of event. Here at Wedgewood Weddings, we’re delighted to work with Enrichment Enterprises as they’re known for customer excellence and delivering unparalleled events. For more information or to book a venue tour, please visit PartyAtEncore.com. A natural Illinois beauty, this versatile venue sets a rustically charming foundation for your best day ever! Enjoy your choice of multiple ceremony sites and ballrooms at this garden sanctuary surrounded by majestic pines, sun kissed water, and a babbling waterfall. Experience ultimate flexibility, romantic seclusion, and natural beauty at this marvelous hideaway.

Capacity	Venue Type	Reception	Ceremony
From 2 - 400	Scenic Golf Club	Choice of Banquet Rooms	Outdoor & Indoor Options
	Features
	Multiple Ceremony Sites and Reception Rooms to Choose From, Indoor fireplaces, Newly-Renovated Get-Ready Rooms

Capacity	Venue Type
From 2 - 400	Scenic Golf Club
Reception	Ceremony
Choice of Banquet Rooms	Outdoor & Indoor Options
Features
Multiple Ceremony Sites and Reception Rooms to Choose From, Indoor fireplaces, Newly-Renovated Get-Ready Rooms

Call (866) 966-3009 to Customize Your Package & Start Planning Your Wedding Today!

Award Winning Venue

Love Notes from North Shore couples

Thank you so much for making our wedding one of the best days of our lives. I’m so happy we chose your venue, I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

Courtney & Johnny, North Shore

My wedding day was absolutely AMAZING! I loved everything about it and it truly was the best day ever. The whole team was absolutely amazing.

Rossyvette & Will, North Shore

Wedgewood Weddings made it possible for us to have the wedding of our dreams without breaking our budget. And to top it off, the whole process was stress-free!

Jenny & Mark, North Shore

Find Your Ideal Wedding Package

			Client Favorite!

	Build Your Own	Classic	Premier	Elite

Event Timing	5 Hours	5 Hours	5 Hours	6 Hours

Appetizers	-	Vegetable & Cheese Platters	Choice Six Hot/Cold	Choice Six Hot/Cold
Meal Service	2-Entrée Buffet	2-Entrée Buffet	3-Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate	3-Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate
Wedding Cake	-	-	Custom	Custom
Champagne & Cider Toast	-	House	Premier	Elite
Wine with Meal	-	-	House	Elite
Bar Service	-	Cash Bar	Beer, Wine & Well Spirits	Beer, Wine & Top-Shelf Spirits

Invitations & Accessories	-	Included	Included	Included
DJ & MC Services	-	Included	Included	Included
Chairs & Linens	Standard	Standard	Standard	Elite
Centerpieces	-	House	Custom Fresh Floral	Custom Fresh Floral
Photobooth	-	-	-	Included
Specialty Lighting	-	-	-	Included
Grand Sparklers	-	-	-	Included
Officiant	-	-	-	Included
AV Equipment	Included	Included	Included	Included
	SELECT Build Your Own	SELECT Classic	SELECT Premier	SELECT Elite

Build Your Own

Event Timing	5 Hours

Meal Service	2-Entrée Buffet

Chairs & Linens	Standard

AV Equipment	Included
	SELECT Build Your Own

Classic

Event Timing	5 Hours

Appetizers	Vegetable & Cheese Platters
Meal Service	2-Entrée Buffet

Champagne & Cider Toast	House
Bar Service	Cash Bar

Invitations & Accessories	Included
DJ & MC Services	Included
Chairs & Linens	Standard

Centerpieces	House
AV Equipment	Included
	SELECT Classic

Premier

Event Timing	5 Hours

Appetizers	Choice Six Hot/Cold
Meal Service	3-Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate
Wedding Cake	Custom

Champagne & Cider Toast	Premier
Wine with Meal	House
Bar Service	Beer, Wine & Well Spirits

Invitations & Accessories	Included
DJ & MC Services	Included
Chairs & Linens	Standard

Centerpieces	Custom Fresh Floral
AV Equipment	Included
	SELECT Premier

Elite

Event Timing	6 Hours

Appetizers	Choice Six Hot/Cold
Meal Service	3-Entrée Buffet or Duet Plate
Wedding Cake	Custom

Champagne & Cider Toast	Elite
Wine with Meal	Elite
Bar Service	Beer, Wine & Top-Shelf Spirits

Invitations & Accessories	Included
DJ & MC Services	Included
Chairs & Linens	Elite

Centerpieces	Custom Fresh Floral
Photobooth	Included
Specialty Lighting	Included
Grand Sparklers	Included
Officiant	Included
AV Equipment	Included
	SELECT Elite

Wedding Pricing

Packages x Guests

Ceremony + Venue

Service
+ Tax

Awesome Wedding!

We're here to make pricing your wedding straightforward by laying out the total cost for you. To get an accurate wedding cost, our team will listen to your wedding wish-list at your no-obligation venue tour and give you a custom pricing proposal for your exact needs.

If you want to get a head start, you can download our pricing.

Our pricing is based on four areas. First, you decide on your package level and multiply it by the number of guests. Then you add the ceremony and venue price for the season and day of the week you're considering. Finally, you'll add your state tax and service charge. This will give you a ballpark range, which our team will help you hone as you customize your package. As you can see, we include all the big-ticket items like the venue, the decor, and the catering so your wedding budget can work harder.

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North Shore

by Wedgewood Weddings

Sitting on 66,000 beautiful square feet, ’Encore’ is a classic venue with unique nature enhancements. Whether couples hold their event indoors or out, the floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to enjoy the mature landscaping and the expansive terrace. For couples looking for a cozy, intimate affair, you'll find inviting fireplaces, tranquil polished mirrors, or eye-catching stonework backdrops in the spacious indoor reception rooms.

Extensive Recent Renovations

Creek, Lake, & Fountain Features

Classic Gazebo or Modern Stonework Outside Ceremony Site Options

Exception Views of Manicured Greens & Mature Trees

Spacious & Well-Lit Dressing Suite

’Encore’ attracts couples from all over Illinois, such as Waukegan, McHenry, Rockford, Elgin, and Arlington Heights. This excellent event space location is also near the Wisconsin state line and is an easy drive from Kenosha, Milwaukee, Janesville, and Madison.

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MARCH 2020: North Shore by Wedgewood Weddings is now known as ’Encore’ operated by Enrichment Enterprises – a revered organization dedicated to exceptional hospitality and events in Illinois. All events will be honored, and this beautiful venue will continue to be open for every type of event. Here at Wedgewood Weddings, we’re delighted to work with Enrichment Enterprises as they’re known for customer excellence and delivering unparalleled events. For more information or to book a venue tour, please visit PartyAtEncore.com.

Experience Stress-Free Planning with All-Inclusive Wedding Packages

Our couples rave about how easy and stress-free it is to plan with Wedgewood Weddings. The all-inclusive packages at our venues give you peace of mind knowing that you're saving money and have WAY less work to do. Plus, your wedding vendors are trusted and familiar with your venue. Your guests will be amazed with how you pulled it off... but you'll know how easy it really was.

Here's what makes our packages so special!

Planning & Coordination

Planning assistance available every day. Plus, rehearsal and ceremony coordination so things run smoothly.

Bliss Benefits™

Get vendor discounts on attire, transportation, hotels, and more - exclusive to Wedgewood Weddings couples!

DJ & MC Services

Experienced DJs to set the mood for your ceremony and keep the party going into the night.

Centerpieces

Work with our trusted artisans to create something styled specifically to your color palette and wedding décor.

Invitations & Accessories

Invitations in all sizes and styles, cocktail napkins, guest books, and more… all customizable.

Food & Beverage

A variety of food and beverage options from brunch to dinner or champagne toast hosted bar.

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