Meet Cera Stan of Stan Mansion in Logan Square

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cera Stan.

Cera, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I am originally from Romania, and moved permanently to US in 1984. As a young girl I developed an interest in art and design and both studied and practiced the art for several years. When I moved to Chicago my interest in art and design remained strong but for practical considerations I chose to become involved in real estate and applied all my energy and abilities to this field. It worked. I now run a successful real estate development and management company. 15 years ago I discover a beautiful vintage gray stone building, a former Masonic Temple in the Logan Square Historic District, an area that has remained virtually unchanged for over 100 years. The grandiose building was built in just six months.

Built to house a chapter of the Knights Templar, the building remained a Masonic lodge for a majority of its years until I bought the Temple and took on the maintenance and restoration of the building, including a recent and complete restoration in 2016 that finally returned the building to its original splendor.

The beautiful Ballroom on the second floor will accommodate up to 300 guests for a sit-down event and up to 400 guests for a cocktail event. Adjacent to the Main Ballroom you will find our Bar/Lounge area; this space is masculine yet romantic and the beautiful fireplace will remind you of Versailles palace. A lower level ballroom located on the 1st floor is the perfect backdrop for your Ceremony or Cocktail Hour.

Stan Mansion has become a highly successful and popular wedding and event venue, where the historic elegance, the large capacity and many options for customizing events have drawn couples and corporate clients of every kind.

We at Stan Mansion are especially proud of being able to recommend Chicago’s finest vendors to assist you in putting together every aspect of your special event. We welcome your creativity and our experienced consulting staff are here every step of the way to recommend design ideas for your special event.

Has it been challenging?  Have you enjoyed the challenges?
I enjoy challenging and complex projects. My experience with historic preservation, restoration, and renovation and construction background came in handy.

I love bringing history back to life – and this is what we did at the Mansion

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Stan Mansion – tell our readers  a little more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Stan Mansion can accommodate a variety of Events. We have hosted Weddings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Events, Birthday Parties, & Concerts. We work with TV shows like 4 weddings on TLCTV, Chicago Fire filmed one of this season episode – this was one of my favorite experience ( 3 days of filming, absolutely amazing)

Lot of music videos, fashion shows, film production, photoshoots.

I love weddings. I love being part of the most important day of their life. I like helping them create their “dream wedding.” I listen to my clients I guide them and direct them in the “right direction” with patience and love.

This is a family owned venue – they become part of my family.

What sets me apart from others is my personality and the way I do business. I get involved as much as they let me … We offer a unique venue where you can customize your event – Costumer service is very important to us.

We love what we do and they can tell. A wedding is on emotional event from the beginning to the end.

Our couples get full attention.

Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love Chicago.

We have the best skyline.

Chicago is truly a masterpiece of diversity. The city boasts significant Mexican, Polish, Irish, German and Italian populations — and it doesn’t end there. The people are friendly and open minded.

I love the incredible food the music and the arts,

Chicago it as a great American city, despite its inevitable flaws.

Pricing:

• Friday Events Venue Fee $6800.00
• Saturday Events Venue Fee 7400.00
• Sunday Events Venue Fee $6200.00
• The venue fee includes tables for up to 300 guests,150 chairs (additional chairs can be rented for only $6.75/each) fully furnish lounge with LED lights venue manager, ceremony room and parking (over $2000.00 value)

Contact Info:

• Address: 2408 N.Kedzie Blvd
• Website: www.stanmansion.com
• Phone: 773-276-0099
• Email: cera@stanmansion.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanmansion/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stanmansionchicago/?pnref=lhc
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/stanmansion?lang=en
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/stan-mansion-chicago
• Other: https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/stan-mansion-chicago/ffc119d8540a084f.html

Image Credit:
Rudy Valentino, Adrian Nastase, Eric Formato