Patrick Haley

Located in Joliet, Illinois, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion has provided a unique, exquisite, venue for special events such as wedding receptions for years. Originally imagined in 1889 by Joliet’s mayor, Patrick C. Haley, and designed by architect and Egyptologist, Frank Shaver Allen, the mansion lives up to Haley’s conception of a castle on the hill overlooking the entire city. With an interior full of original oak, mahogany, and cherry woodwork, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion affords guests an ornate set of stained glass windows, friezes, and six fireplaces. At three and a half stories, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion features limestone exteriors and massive porches. Finished in 1893, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion showcases Victorian décor while attending to modern needs with central air and accessibility. Popularly used for weddings and receptions, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion not only hosts the event but provides catering as well. The Patrick C. Haley Mansion’s staff serves delicious and timely food, leaving their guests impressed with the turnaround time between courses. With a conservatory and ballroom large enough to accompany 400 guests, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion employs silver service for its utensils and serving trays and 14 karat gold and platinum banded china. The Patrick C. Haley Mansion also features crystal chandeliers, accent lighting, glossy tiled floors, and billowing sheer fabric lining, adding to the elegance of any event. The Patrick C. Haley Mansion staff carefully adorns each table with ivory damask linens. Wedding ceremonies may be held indoors or outdoors: indoors, The Patrick C. Haley Mansion utilizes its lavish conservatory and outdoors, ceremonies take place in a Victorian garden lush with waterfalls, pines, ponds, perennials, and annuals. Individuals interested in booking engagements at The Patrick C. Haley Mansion may look at the establishment’s website at www.patrickhaleymansion.com where they can find videos and photo galleries as well as means of contact.