The Orchid List · Venues · Harvard, IL
The Reserve at Black Oak
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All-in cost submissions
115
Range: 100 to 130
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Capacity not on file
$91
Across submissions
+200%
Peak season vs off-peak
$5.5k
$5k–$17k
Up to $16.5k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
A wedding at The Reserve at Black Oak typically runs about $11,000 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $5,500 to $16,500. That’s the site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$11,000
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $11,000
$16.5k
$5.5k
Jun '27
Fri · peak
Sep '27
Sun · off-peak
25th Pctl
$8,250
Median
$11,000
75th Pctl
$13,750
Mean
$11,000
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Sun | 100 | $5,500 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday · Venue only |
| Jun 2027 | Fri | 130 | $16,500 | Quote | Peak Friday · Venue only |
Sep 2027 · Sun$5,500
100 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday · Venue only
Jun 2027 · Fri$16,500
130 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Event Hours
Single-day rentals have access from 10am until midnight, and all personal items must be cleared by midnight.
Outside Catering
Outside caterers are permitted, must submit contacts and menus in advance, and use the on-site prep kitchen for final plating only.
Alcohol Service
Outside alcohol is allowed if served by a TIPS or TAM certified bartender, and the renter assumes full liability for alcohol service.
Music
Outside DJs, bands and sound systems are welcome, as the in-house system is not available for entertainment playback.
Open Flame
Open-flame candles and sparklers are not permitted within the venue.
Booking Deposit
A non-refundable retainer is required to secure the date.
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