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4.8 out of 5 rating
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Linda Sent on 07/22/2024Incredible Journey
We booked Stan Mansion in March of 2023 for April of 2024. My husband and I had been engaged for 7 years, with no rush to set a date. We’ve lived in the Logan Square neighborhood for over 10 years and have known about Stan Mansion for quite some time. When it came time to start the wedding planning process, we knew that Stan Mansion would be one of our first stops on our list of venues. Turns out, it was the only stop we needed!
Cera Stan personally gave us a tour of her beautiful home while citing all of its historical details as well as amenities. It was obvious that she was extremely passionate about hosting events and seeing the beauty that others can create in her space. When meeting other vendors throughout the planning process, all of them had nothing but the kindest things to say about Cera and her love for holding magnificent events.
Overall, here are the reasons why we chose Stan Mansion to host our wedding:
Bridal Suite - The bridal suite is extremely spacious with a full kitchen. I loved that my bridesmaids and I had a place to get ready on the big day, as well as a wonderful backdrop for photos. As someone who has a bit of anxiety and limited social battery, I really appreciated the security of knowing that there was somewhere I could go to be by myself if I needed a moment alone.
Expansive multi-purpose spaces - We chose to hold our ceremony in the main ballroom, cocktail hour in the lower ballroom, and flipped the main ballroom in that time for our reception. While the space has character on its own, it truly can be anything you want it to be. Worth noting that the bar is in a separate space from the main ballroom so you do have to go a very short distance across the hall for a drink. We were a little worried about this being inconvenient but trust me when I say that it did not stop any of our guests. The hallway in between the ballroom and bar is the perfect space for a guestbook too since guests pass it so frequently.
Vendor Recommendations - Cera sat down with us and went through all her recommended vendors one by one. She was very genuine in discussing what some vendors are/are not good at. We ended up choosing our caterer, lighting/drapery, florist, beauty team, and bridal shop from her recommendations and we truly could not be happier. The benefit of working with Cera’s recommended vendors is that they know the space front and back. Many already had custom proposals for Stan Mansion and saved me from having to walk them through the entire space myself.
Our wedding was a BLAST and nothing - literally nothing - went wrong. Even when I almost lit my dress on fire, one of the day-of coordinators jumped into action before I even knew my dress was caught over an open flame. I owe so much of our success to Cera and her team for their level of care, knowledge, and guidance. Thank you so much for being a major part of the best day of our lives! -
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Fannetta J. Sent on 06/13/2024
Wedding of Dreams
This venue was everything we needed and wanted it to be. We were so pleased! The staff were kind and helpful. The space didn’t need any extra decor to be lovely. We’re so happy with it all. -
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Aj Wright Sent on 12/31/2023A Magical Wedding Experience
We discovered Stan Mansion through an internet search, and from our initial meeting with Cera Stan and her team, we knew it was the ideal venue for our wedding.
During our first encounter, they graciously addressed all our initial questions, even providing a list of recommended vendors that proved invaluable in kickstarting our planning process. Thanks to their suggestions, we secured an exceptional caterer, DJ, and decorator, all of whom played a pivotal role in making our day everything we had envisioned.
We also chose to work with one of Stan Mansion's onsite wedding coordinators, Aleya Huebner, a true collaborator and professional in every sense of the word. Throughout the months leading up to our wedding, Aleya met with us multiple times. Each meeting was marked by her thorough preparation, addressing all our questions and concerns, and leaving us with a clear list of action items to work on. Every time we left for the day, we felt more and more confident our wedding was going to be a success. We honestly don’t know what we would have done without Aleya!
Easily the best perk of choosing Stan Mansion is that you receive full access to the entire building! This includes the downstairs ballroom which we used for our rehearsal and cocktail hour, the spacious multi-room bridal suite upstairs for the entire wedding party to get ready and relax, and the stunning grand ballroom and bar for our ceremony and reception. Having the entire space to ourselves created a safe and comfortable environment for our wedding party and guests to truly enjoy and celebrate.
We will forever be grateful to Stan Mansion for helping us making our dreams come true. Many of our guests commented on the amazing experience of attending a wedding at Stan Mansion! Without hesitation, we wholeheartedly recommend working with Aleya, Cera, and the fantastic team at Stan Mansion for anyone seeking a truly magical venue for their wedding.
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Caitlyn M. Sent on 09/22/2020Great Venue!
We are still looking at venues and Stan Mansion was the first that we looked at. We met with Cera and she really set the bar high for other venues. The mansion itself is gorgeous and just a unique venue. I was especially impressed by the bridal suite! Cera also was honest and helpful. She didn't push at all, gave us on honest advice, and comes off very flexible. You can tell she really cares about the venue and puts a lot of work into it herself. She's continuously adding new things to make it better (upgrading chairs, pastry table, prosecco wall, new curtains, etc). We are planning for a March/April wedding and there are great off-season discounts. The mansion really is a blank slate where you can design everything exactly how you want.Stan Mansion's reply:
Caitlyn, I am so impressed and totally surprised by this beautiful review . It was a pleasure meeting you and Nick and I will be very happy to host your wedding at Stan Mansion. I love creating unique experiences for my cupels. Thank you! -
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Kit S. Sent on 01/06/2024The best! Would reccommend to anyone
Stan Mansion is an unparalleled historical wedding venue that deserves a perfect 10/10 rating. Its rich heritage, dating back to its construction in 1920, adds a timeless charm and unique character to any celebration. The availability of multiple ballroom spaces allows for a customizable experience, ensuring that each couple can curate their dream ceremony and cocktail hour. The family-run team's unwavering dedication and passion shine through, creating an atmosphere of genuine care and personalized attention for every event. Stan Mansion truly excels in providing a historic, customizable, and heartfelt experience, earning it a well-deserved perfect score. -
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Anne C. Sent on 02/23/2023Dream Wedding
Stan Mansion is this lovely venue tucked in Logan Square. Cera, the owner and wedding maven will create the wedding of your dreams. We had a beautifully intimate ceremony in the downstairs ballroom. My guests couldn't stop raving about how gorgeous it all was! Oh, and the bridal suite...or shall I say bridal apartment? Two bedrooms and baths, beautiful kitchen area for mimosa making and lots of natural light to get glammed up! We could not have asked for a better venue. Be sure to take all of Cera's vendor recommendations. None of them disappointed.Stan Mansion's reply:
Thank you so much Anne.
We loved hosting your wedding at Stan Mansion!
You looked absolutely stunning. We wish you a long life of happiness and hope to see you at one of the candlelight concerts soon. xoxo Cera -
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Matthew Sent on 12/10/2022Wonderful Venue & Staff
We used the Stan Mansion for our wedding in Sept - beautiful venue with so much character. All of our guests loved it, and working with Cera and her team was wonderful. They were accommodating and helpful the entire time - made the planning experience go so smooth.Stan Mansion's reply:
We Loved having you at Stan Mansion!
Your wedding was so beautiful. Thank you for choosing Stan Mansion! XOXO Cera -
Tom A. Sent on 04/02/2023
Best decision we made!
Gorgeous venue with classy atmosphere. We went with Ovy Signature Catering and Airbooth Social Photobooth, loved the B&W Galm filter! and at the last minute booked theGuestbookPhone.com service, which had all of our voice guests' messages from the night. Highly recommend this venue!Stan Mansion's reply:
We enjoyed hosting your beautiful wedding at Stan Mansion. The audio guest book was fun for the guests. What a beautiful way to preserve memories of your wedding! Wishing you a long life of happiness! xoxo Cera Stan -
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Molly Sent on 07/20/2022The best!!
If you’re wondering where you should have your wedding look no further! Cera, Kathy, and the entirety of the staff were all so so wonderful- our vendors even made note to tell us the Stan had the nicest staff around! Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and super spacious for ~150 guest, we had a band on stage and literally danced all night! Everyone was so in love with the venue, especially the giant bridal suite. It made getting ready so easy, we arrived at 9am and left at midnight and loved every second! Logan Square is also such an important neighborhood to us and getting to share that with our guest made everything even better. Can’t wait to be back for a candlelight show so we can remanence 💕Stan Mansion's reply:
Molly, we loved hosting your wedding at Stan Mansion! The band was grate and seeing all your gusts on the dance floor was amazing. We enjoyed seeing Chris performing on stage with the band. He is very talented. Thank you for choosing Stan Mansion. XOXO Cera -
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Ovy P. Sent on 04/07/2020Amazing Venue, Fantastic People
We cater events in many great venues in Chicago, and I must say that Stan Mansion is our all time favorite! Of course, the venue is gorgeous and whimsical, however the real difference are the people. Cera and Irene are passionate about creating amazing events and leave no stone unturned to achieve that. A real pleasure to work with! -
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Eric L. Sent on 11/02/2021Wedding of our Dreams at Stan Mansion
We searched far and wide in the city of Chicago for a wedding venue that was unique and affordable for our event. The moment we walked into Stan Mansion, we knew we wanted to book it. We felt we had seen numerous venues around the city that were essentially copies of themselves over and over again. They were nice, but there was nothing memorable or special about them. They all seemed very similar and forgettable. Stan Mansion was anything but. The location, curb appeal, and Gatsby-esque aesthetic are all extremely unique and exactly what we were looking for.
After the booking, the team at Stan Mansion was extremely approachable, professional, and responsive - even when the pandemic delayed our event by over a year. The team at Stan helped us reschedule the event, helped coordinate with our vendors, and made sure we did not feel forgotten about. Oh - and they recommended us Ovy Catering, who did an incredible job.
Between the unique aesthetics of the venue, professionalism, and wedding industry connections, we cannot recommend Stan Mansion more for your event. Multiple guests told us they will never forget our wedding and the venue played a huge part in that. Thank you Stan Mansion.Stan Mansion's reply:
Eric, the people and the atmosphere you create is what makes a party a success. You had the best of everything and working with yiu and Victoria was easy and fun and a total pleasure. I enjoyed every minute of your wedding and your puppy is adorable. Wishing you a long life of happiness.
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Nicole V. Sent on 11/15/2021Our Perfect Venue!
Right as soon as we hired our wedding planner and started talking about our vision for our wedding, Stan Mansion was the very first place that we were recommended to host our wedding. The second we entered the lobby, we knew this is where we wanted to have our wedding reception. We wanted a venue that was unique and would leave our guests speechless, and we got everything we wanted at Stan Mansion. We really enjoyed that we could bring in all of our own vendors! We ended up choosing vendors that they recommended, which we loved, since all of our vendors knew the venue so well, everything ran smoothly. We also loved the fact that we had the whole place to ourselves and weren't sharing it with another reception. Cera was great to work with and we loved that she came over to celebrate with us! We had the best wedding and would recommend the Stan Mansion to everyone!Stan Mansion's reply:
Thank you so much Nicole. Your wedding was perfect and I loved hosting your wedding at Stan Mansion. xoxo Cera -
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Lydia L. Sent on 07/20/2021phenomenal for any event of any size
Our experience performing at Stan Mansion was phenomenal.
We can't wait to perform there again! Not just for the beautiful space and acoustic, but for another chance to connect with Cera Stan. The location is superb, parking is easy, and it is close to some of the most reliable public transportation in the city. The grand ballroom is large and unique and the whole mansion has more than one large gathering space. There are restrooms on every floor and there's a gorgeous view of trees from bar. Delightful historical details abound and dimmable chandeliers and sconces and other special light features enhance the magic of the space. The acoustic is phenomenal for live music. This space works well for any size crowd. Cera Stan is generous, engaged, delightful, communicative, and creative. Thank you, Stan Mansion, and thank you, Cera, for a fabulous experience!!Stan Mansion's reply:
Thank you so much Lydia. We love hosting special events at Stan Mansion and we love live music. Thank you so much for your kind works. XOXO Cera -
Aretina S. Sent on 12/11/2022
Great Venue, Wonderful Owner and Staff
My now Husband and I married at the StanMansion July 18, 2021. Cera is an amazing owner and have a wonderful vision for her venue and her clients. Cera and her staff were very professional, responsive and attentive to our needs and wants. We utilized a few of the vendors they recommended and they were amazing. I would definitely recommend StanMansion for weddings and other events.Stan Mansion's reply:
Darling, Let me start by saying that I miss you! Your wedding was WOW! Thank you for choosing Stan Mansion. When you get a moment please send me some pictures. XOXO Cera -
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Eugenio P. Sent on 07/27/2021The Wedding Venue of Our Dreams
When my wife and I were looking at different venues, we did so by different tiers based on the pricing. We stopped by other venues before going to Stan Mansion, and while adequate for our needs, were missing that special something. None of them quite jumped out as us as the one we envisioned, and we almost gave up on the idea that any venue would live up to the vision we had; that is, until we went to Stan Mansion.
Located in Logan Square, this venue is tucked away and is unassuming at first. You can walk past it and will never imagine it is a venue. However, right as you enter the main doors of the mansion, you are welcomed into a gorgeous, sophisticated, and beautiful space. We got a chance to tour the entire mansion, and each room, from the main ballroom to the bridal sweet to the bar area, was like something straight out of our imagination. We knew we absolutely needed to go with this location as our wedding venue just for the sheer elegance and vibrance of the place, but on top of that, we were provided great wisdom by the lovely Cera Stan along with the in-house wedding coordinator, Kathy, we included. Both of them did a absolutely fantastic job guiding us throughout the process, and also offered excellent recommendations for other vendors, a few of which we ended up going with and were not disappointed by either!
The day of the event, because of the ample space of the ballroom and downstairs floor where we had cocktail hour, all of our guests were able to spread out if they wanted to, or get together with other friends and family they hadn't seen in a while. The table layout worked perfectly for our guest count, as it did not have the feeling of being crowded, and this is including areas for a photo booth, churro bar, and designated dance floor! Needless to say, the place can host even larger events with more people if needed.
Overall, we fell in love with the venue and people at Stan Mansion right from the beginning, and we would not hesitate in the least to recommend this place to anyone that has the budget for it (even if you need to squeeze out some extra cash to do it, it's worth it).Stan Mansion's reply:
It was a pleasure hosting your wedding at Stan Mansion.
Your wedding was absolutely Perfect. Thank you for choosing Stan Mansion! xoxo
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