A bridal shower venue 10 minutes from Des Plaines that takes the day seriously. 50 to 150 guests, in-house Italian kitchen, custom décor welcome, free parking 30 feet from the door. International Banquet, family-owned since 2008.
A bridal shower is one of the only days in the wedding sequence that's entirely about the bride — not the couple, not the families, just her and the women in her life. The host's job is to make the day feel like that. The venue's job is to disappear into the background and let it happen. Our space is built for the format that bridal showers actually take: a daytime luncheon with a clear program, room for thoughtful décor, and service that paces around gift-opening or toasts without rushing the bride.
Start PlanningBridal showers used to look one way — Sunday afternoon luncheon, the bride opening gifts at the front of the room. The format has expanded. Here's what couples actually book in our space, and what each style trades off.
50–80 guests, plated or buffet, gift-opening segment in the middle. The most-booked format. Sunday afternoon, finishes by 4 PM, photographs in natural light. Mother-of-the-bride hosting, bridesmaids coordinating logistics.
Dedicated décor budget, custom backdrops, signature drink, themed favors. Often built around a color palette or motif (garden, vintage, beachy, modern minimalist). Our team handles décor setup at no extra charge — bring whatever you've sourced.
Both partners attend, evening format, full bar, more cocktail-party energy than traditional shower. Trades the gift-opening segment for shared toasts and shorter formal program. Increasingly the default for second weddings and modern couples.
Two-family showers honoring both sides — Italian-Polish, Albanian-American, Indian-American, etc. Custom menu accommodates dual-cuisine requests, traditional ceremony elements (henna, blessings, tea ceremony) integrated into the timeline.
The room photographs beautifully in daylight — large windows, warm finishes, no fluorescent banquet-hall harshness. Layouts flex from round tables of 8 (most common for showers) to a long head-table style for the bride and her closest people. Décor setup is included; bring centerpieces, backdrops, signage, dessert tables, gift tables — our team places everything before guests arrive. The free parking matters here specifically because guests arrive in heels carrying gifts and don't want to walk through a parking deck.
Three steps. The maid of honor or mother of the bride usually drives this — and we make it easy on them.
The shower style (traditional, themed, co-ed, multi-cultural), expected guest count, target date, and the bride's preferences if she's involved. Surprise showers are common — we coordinate around the secrecy. Same-day availability check.
Your event manager confirms menu, room layout, gift table and dessert table placement, timing of the gift-opening or toast segment, photo backdrop setup, and any custom décor coordination. Pinterest boards welcome — we work from them.
Walk into a fully decorated room — décor placed exactly per the plan, food on the timeline, dessert table styled. The host party (mom, MOH, bridesmaids) gets to actually be at the shower instead of running it.
Three packages, scaled to shower style. Per-person pricing, no separate room fee, décor setup included.
The traditional Sunday afternoon shower. Plated luncheon, finishes by 4 PM, natural light for photos. Most-booked format for traditional showers.
Multi-generational showers, themed events, larger guest lists. Buffet keeps the energy mobile, accommodates dietary restrictions naturally, and lets guests mingle during the meal.
Co-ed couple's showers and evening formats with full bar. White-glove plated service, 3-hour open bar, more cocktail-party energy than traditional shower.
Multi-cultural showers are quoted as custom — dual-cuisine menus (Italian-Polish, Albanian-American, Indian-American, etc.) and integrated cultural elements (henna, tea ceremony, traditional blessings) handled within the same booking.
View Full MenuMy daughter's bridal shower — 90 guests, full Pinterest theme, custom backdrop and dessert table. The team set up everything before guests arrived; I got to actually be the mother of the bride instead of the host. She still has the photos as wallpaper on her phone two years later.
Co-ed couple's shower — 70 guests, evening format, full bar. The room transformed from formal-luncheon vibe to cocktail-party energy after dinner. Both families had a great time, and the bride and groom got to celebrate together instead of separately.
Multi-cultural shower honoring both sides — Albanian and Italian. Dual-cuisine menu, traditional elements integrated, three generations in attendance. The bride's grandmother said it was the most beautiful family event she'd been to in years.
The questions hosts ask before locking the date.
We're at 1863 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 — about 10 minutes from Des Plaines. Out-of-town guests staying near O'Hare reach us in 10 minutes, which matters when bridal parties fly in.
Most showers run 50–90 guests, but we host all the way up to 150. The room handles the lower end of the range without feeling empty — important for daytime luncheons where the energy needs to feel full.
Yes — this is what most bridal showers want. Backdrops, balloon arches, dessert tables, custom signage, themed centerpieces, party favors all welcome. Bring a Pinterest board if you have one. Our team handles setup at no extra charge.
We pace service around it. Most hosts do gifts after lunch, before dessert — the room is full but the meal portion is finished. We provide a small table or chair setup for the bride and a designated spot for opened gifts. Toasts work the same way; mic available.
Yes — increasingly the default for modern couples and second weddings. Evening format, full bar, both partners present, more cocktail-party energy. The room reconfigures easily for this format.
We've done many. Custom menus accommodate dual-cuisine requests — Italian-Polish, Albanian-American, Indian-American, and others. Traditional elements (henna, tea ceremony, religious blessings) integrate into the timeline at no extra logistical complication.
Sunday peak-season afternoons (April–October) fill 3–6 months in advance. Saturday and weekday showers usually have availability with 6–10 weeks notice. Surprise showers should book as early as possible since the secrecy adds coordination time.
For a 70-guest Sunday luncheon shower, expect roughly $1,750 in food at our $25 tier. For an 80-guest themed buffet shower with bar package, roughly $2,720 + bar at the $34 tier. Co-ed evening showers with plated dinner and open bar typically run $4,500–$5,500 for 70 guests.
