Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is an Italian Villa / Mediterranean style mansion in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and a filming location for My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) and Witless Protection (2008). Built in 1916, it was designed by Benjamin Marshall.
Location: Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Vernon Hills, Illinois
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-10841, SRC-10842 - Appeared in My Best Friend's Wedding (movie, 1997)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-10841, SRC-12445 - Appeared in Witless Protection (movie, 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-10842 - Built in 1916
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-12444 - Designed by Benjamin Marshall
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-14175, SRC-14688, SRC-14787 - Architectural style: Italian Villa / Mediterranean style
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-13158 - Built in 1914
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-13158 - Architectural style: Italian Villa style
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-12446 - Designed by Benjamin Marshall
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10840, SRC-12190, SRC-14175, SRC-12446, SRC-14688
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10840 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuneo_Museum (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10841 — https://www.itsfilmedthere.com/2012/04/my-best-friends-wedding.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10842 — https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/cuneo-mansion-and-gardens/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12190 — https://www.chicagohousemuseums.org/cuneo-mansion-and-gardens (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12444 — ArtGeek — Cuneo Mansion and Gardens (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12445 — Movie-Locations.com — My Best Friend's Wedding filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12446 — John A. Mallin — Cuneo Mansion project (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13158 — Daily Herald — Cuneo mansion's 100th anniversary arrives without fanfare amid repair effort (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14175 — Wikipedia — Benjamin H. Marshall (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14688 — Julia Bachrach Consulting — Under the Radar Works of Benjamin H. Marshall (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14787 — WTTW Chicago News — Meet the 'Great Gatsby of Chicago,' an Architect Who Designed Classical Comforts (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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Frequently asked questions
Where was My Best Friend's Wedding filmed?
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for My Best Friend's Wedding. This property has also appeared on screen in Witless Protection.
Where was Witless Protection filmed?
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a real-world filming location used for Witless Protection. This property has also appeared on screen in My Best Friend's Wedding.
Who designed Cuneo Mansion and Gardens?
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens was designed by Benjamin Marshall.
Where is Cuneo Mansion and Gardens located?
Cuneo Mansion and Gardens is located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.