Category: VenueList

Pilsen

Miranda Archer, Principal Planner and Creative Director of Fremont Group, shares, “Unlike a traditional hotel ballroom, The Geraghty is a stunning and expansive open space with built-in technical features that are hard to come across. This venue provides a unique opportunity to create captivating immersive experiences.”

The Geraghty can host up to 1,500 guests.

Jod Wolf, CEO of Paulette Wolf Events, often recommends this modern industrial space to her clients. With over 12,00 feet of customizable event space and an extensive inventory of custom-designed furniture, Venue West can easily accommodate any wedding vision.

Contact Venue West for guest capacity details.

River North

This restored mid-century schoolhouse offers a unique layout with its original gymnasium that features vintage ticket windows, wall tile, and an open-beam ceiling — not to mention, access to an outdoor courtyard.

The School House can host up to 400 guests.

Lincoln Park

Theater on the Lake is set in a historic, Prairie-style building that boasts sweeping steel arched pavilions, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows with dazzling skyline and lakefront views, and a spacious outdoor patio that’s perfect for a ceremony or transitional cocktail hour.

Theater on the Lake can host up to 500 guests.

Guests will love entering the Sculpture Garden Gallery through an original five-story elevator cab and into a beautiful entryway, adorned with modern chandeliers. The outdoor component is just as stunning with a covered courtyard built along the historic former railway that once serviced the building.

Bridgeport Art Center can host up to 500 guests.

Magnificent Mile

Venue SIX10 offers an open-concept venue that can easily transform to fit any vision. We especially love the sustainable design that’s powered by 100% renewable energy.

Venue SIX10 can host up to 1,000 guests.

This 15,000-square-foot repurposed factory can easily accommodate any event flow. Built-in technological features include an LED wall and stage, ensuring entertainment and creative design are at the forefront of your celebration.

Moonlight Studios can host up to 450 guests.

Whether you choose to celebrate on the Main Floor or the Outdoor Patio, you’ll love how this hip spot in the West Loop offers industrial city views. We love how the top floor opens out to an outdoor patio for a space that allows a seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

Loft Lucia can host up to 160 guests.

West Town

This restored century-old lumber warehouse boasts 7 large skylights, hand-painted murals, and exposed brick. We especially love the unique on-site amenities that include café lighting, lush foliage, a custom DJ booth, and more.  

The Arbory Chicago can host up to 300 guests.

Fulton Market

This four-story event venue, once used for meatpacking, features everything from a four-season rooftop terrace to an underground lounge and industrial loft space. We especially love the Rooftop and Penthouse space where guests can enjoy stunning views of Willis Tower.

Morgan’s on Fulton can host up to 150 guests.

Motor Row District

Originally home to the Illinois Automobile Club and the Chicago Defender building, this industrial event space, brought to you by Revel Global Events, features over 20 on-site events spaces. We deeply appreciate the effort that went into restoring the original woodworking, stained glass, and other unique architectural details.

Revel Motor Row can host up to 2,600 guests.

Pilsen

Once the worldʼs largest macaroni factory, this 5-story event space now serves as a beautiful backdrop for a Chicago wedding. We especially love the Reverie Gallery with its hand-crafted cedar bench seating and custom bar area repurposed from salvaged shipping containers.

Lacuna Events by LM can host up to 350 guests.

West Town

We love how this industrial timber loft features wrap-around windows for a wedding celebration that’s beautiful by both day and night. Amenities include votive candle window treatments, reclaimed wood tables, an antique podium, and more.

City View Loft can host up t0 200 guests.

Roger’s Park

When guests walk into Palmhouse, they are immediately impressed by the skylit, double bow truss ceiling. Modern furnishings and ambient lighting bring a warm urban vibe to an elegant wedding celebration with just the right amount of rustic.

Palmhouse can host up to 800 guests.

Portage Park

Biagio Events and Catering features multiple spaces for a food-forward wedding. We especially enjoy the rustic-industrial ambiance of the Caroline and Michelle rooms. Exposed ductwork, Edison bulb chandeliers, and wood paneled accent walls create an elegant aesthetic that feels both modern and historic.

Biagio Events and Catering can host up to 450 guests.

West Town

This beautiful event space, located in Chicago’s Brewery District, features over 4,500 square feet of indoor space as well as a 4,000-square-foot backyard with dramatic views of Paulina Street Bridge.

Bridge 410 can host up to 175 guests.

The Loop

Set on the 66th and 67th floor of Willis Tower, The Metropolitan, boasts some of the best skyline views (and photo ops) in all of Chicago. Multiple event spaces also offer seamless event flow from cocktail hour to reception.

The Metropolitan can host up to 240 guests.

Wrigleyville

Hotel Zachary pays tribute to Wrigley Field architect and Chicagoan Zachary Taylor Davis with thoughtful touches throughout the space. The Drawing Room and Den feel both historic and modern with exposed brick and tiled flooring.

Hotel Zachary can host up to 100 guests.

Museum Campus

In addition to being home to the world’s largest dinosaur and featuring 4.5 billion years of history, Field Museum is the perfect venue for an original and customizable wedding, complete with a dedicated event staff.

Field Museum can host up to 1,000+ guests.

Museum Campus

Shedd Aquarium, one of Chicago’s most beloved attractions, with over 32,000 animals and ten permanent exhibits, is also a majestic backdrop for wedding celebrations and events. Designed in the Beaux-Arts style, this world-renowned museum evokes a neoclassical white marble temple (with unique details such as real marine fossils in the limestone floor).

Shedd Aquarium can host up to 1,600 guests.

West Loop

“One of our absolute favorite non-ballroom venues is The Old Post Office,” Brianne Garritano, Owner of Michigan Avenue Events, shares. The Historic Lobby makes it easy to see why. With gold-leaf ceilings, floor-to-ceiling white marble walls, and ornate brass ornamentation, this unique Art Deco event space is meant to impress.

The Old Post Office can host up to 1400 guests.

Hyde Park

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, with its large Ionic columns and Beaux Arts style, is the only remaining structure from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. It boasts thousands of unique exhibits and endless photo ops — along with one-of-a-kind, engaging activities such as dining beneath the wing of an airplane.

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago can host up to 12,000 guests.

Lincoln Park

Café Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo is a historic, Prairie School-style landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We especially adore The Great Hall which immediately wins guests over with it soaring skylit roof, stained glass windows and chandeliers, tile mosaics, and curved outdoor loggias that offer stunning views of Lincoln Park Zoo and the city skyline.

Café Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo can host up to 400 guests.

Gold Coast

The Newberry Library is an independent research library that doubles as a unique venue for intimate ceremonies. Its location across from Washington Square Park (the city’s oldest public park) and just steps away from Chicago’s historic Water Tower Campus on Michigan Mile make it a favorite for first looks.

Contact The Newberry Library for guest capacity details.

The Loop

The Builders BLDG, built in 1972, wows with Art Deco-style and exquisite details. With its grand architectural design, this wedding space is magnificent on its own while also serving as a blank canvas for unique wedding styles of all kinds.

The Builders BLDG can host up to 600 guests.

Gold Coast

Chicago History Museum boasts elegant Georgian-style architecture, with high ceilings and impressive windows, for those who want a blank canvas without the industrial vibe. We especially recommend hosting a cocktail hour next to one of Chicago’s first “L” cars.

Chicago History Museum can host up to 350 guests.

River North

Chicago Winery delights with chef-driven cuisine, wines made on-site, and a warm, inviting space with expansive windows that look out toward the city as well as inside to the wine fermentation room. We also love the warm and cozy ambiance.

Chicago Winery can host up to 200 guests.

River West

In a city with dramatic shifts in weather, Galleria Marchetti- The Pavilion allows for year-round tented celebrations with its 50-foot removable glass walls and an adjoining terrace featuring a 72-foot long fire pit.

Galleria Marchetti- The Pavilion can host up to 900 guests.

Magnificent Mile

Unique artwork displays in The Main Gallery at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago bring a splash of color to this expansive all-white gallery space. We especially love the room-length skylight that keeps the atmosphere bright and cheerful.

21c Museum Hotel Chicago can host up to 250 guests.

Museum Campus

Garritano of Michigan Avenue Events recommends Adler Planetarium as a stunning wedding venue. Enjoy a 360-degree immersive experience in the Grainger Sky Theater, panoramic views in the Skyline Solarium, and more.

Adler Planetarium can host up to 1,200 guests.

Museum Campus 

Jodi Wolf, CEO of Paulette of Paulette Wolf Events, shares, “Northerly Island is a great outdoor space that provides a blank canvas to work with for a larger guest count.” We love how state-of-the-art lighting and sound allow couples to completely customize their setting.

Northerly Island can host up to 30,000 guests.

River North

Wolf of Paulette Wolf Events shares, “RPM on the Water is super easy to work with and has amazing food.” With sweeping Chicago river views and a fully-customizable dining experience, RPM Seafood | RPM Events is also the perfect choice for couples looking for an elegant and unique reception spot.

RPM Seafood | RPM Events can host up to 425 guests.

South Loop

This two-level atelier, brought to you by the team at LM Catering & Events, pairs perfect views with unique art and creative architectural details. Guests will love the tasting room and custom menus that set this venue apart from other studio spaces.

LM Studio can host up to 350 guests.

Magnificent Mile

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, conveniently located near Water Place Downtown, is one of the world’s largest contemporary art museums with individually-curated exhibits and innovative architectural details that capture the imagination.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago can host up to 1,000 guests.

Navy Pier

Offshore Rooftop & Bar dazzles with unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline on a spacious outdoor terrace. Guests will love the access to an indoor restaurant with 360-degree glass windows.

Offshore Rooftop & Bar can host up to 750 guests.

Millenium Park

The Art Institute of Chicago offers one gorgeous photo op after another with thousands of iconic paintings and artworks — not to mention, visually-exquisite and distinct venue spaces such as galleries, auditoriums, gardens, and more.

The Art Institute of Chicago can host up to 1,100 guests.

West Loop

Ignite Glass Studios is a premier glass-making studio and event venue set in an industrial, loft-like space in Chicago’s vibrant West Loop neighborhood. Gallery spaces boast rotating exhibits from renowned glass artists as well as current residents.

Ignite Glass Studios can host up to 400 guests.

The Chicago 7 Ballroom in Thompson Chicago wows with drop ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of the Gold Coast. Make sure to take a picture in the Froines Room for an unforgettable first look above the city.

Thompson Chicago can host up to 150 guests.

The Sinclair Ballroom in Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel harkens back to 1920s Paris with its coffered ceilings, silk-covered walls, and hand-blown glass and crystal chandeliers — inspired by vintage jewelry, no less.

Waldorf Astoria Chicago Hotel can host up to 225 guests.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s Grand Ballroom takes guests breaths away with its 400,000-crystal chandelier that adds built-in opulence to your wedding day décor.  

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago can host up to 1,200 guests.

Lauren Bowles, Owner and Lead Planner of Stunning and Brilliant Events, shares, “The Four Seasons is my favorite ballroom in Chicago. The service is impeccable, and the ballroom is an elegant space that allows you to bring any vision to life.”

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago can host up to 750 guests.

With floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjoining terrace, the Cedar Ballroom in Viceroy Chicago boasts beautiful city and lakeside views.

Viceroy Chicago can host up to 200 guests.

The contemporary Gallery Ballroom in The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North boasts dramatic windows with River North views and unique chandeliers for one-of-a-kind lighting.

The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North can host up to 180 guests.

Situated right on the Chicago River, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago offers some of the best ballroom views in the city. Couples love the signature accoutrements that include crafted china, personalized menu cards, and more.

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago can host up to 300 guests.

Miranda Archer, Principal Planner and Creative Director of Fremont Group, loves the Devonshire Ballroom for its “sophisticated and neutral, yet modern-chic, color palette and stunning chandeliers.” She considers it a “gorgeous option with floor-to-ceiling windows” and appreciates “its flexibility to split into smaller ballrooms or become even larger by combining with the Cambridge room.” 

The Langham, Chicago can host up to 260 guests.

In addition to featuring four 14-foot-long crystal amber chandeliers, The Grand Salon Ballroom in Park Hyatt Chicago can be divided into multiple configurations for a seamless event flow.

Park Hyatt Chicago can host up to 170 guests.

The Grand Ballroom in The Peninsula Chicago wows with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide unparalleled views of Michigan Avenue. 

The Peninsula Chicago can host up to 550 guests.

Originally built during the Roaring Twenties, the Gold Coast Ballroom in The Drake Hotel radiates history and glamour with its iconic golden pillars and glittering chandeliers.

The Drake Hotel can host up to 500 guests.

With soaring ceilings and marbled wall paneling, The Astor Ballroom at St Regis Chicago exudes quiet luxury for a breathtaking affair.

St Regis Chicago can host up to 500 guests.

Archer of Fremont Group shares, “Recently I fell in love with the newest ballroom at Swissotel: Élevé — a penthouse ballroom on the 42nd floor with the most incredible views of the city on one side and Navy Pier, with Lake Michigan as its backdrop, on the other.”

Contact Swissotel Chicago for guest capacity details.

The LaSalle Ballroom in The LaSalle Chicago- Autograph Collection dazzles with tray ceilings, black marble walls, and floor-to-ceiling accent mirrors. Make sure to stage a photo on the Grand Staircase for a memorable moment.

The LaSalle Chicago- Autograph Collection can host up to 150 guests.

The Walnut Ballroom in The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop boasts old-world glamour with 15-foot soaring ceilings, walnut accents, and cascading light fixtures.

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop can host up to 400 guests.

Situated high above the city, The Penthouse Ballroom in Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront impresses guests with stunning floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of Downtown Chicago.

Royal Sonesta Chicago Riverfront can host up to 180 guests.

The Grand Ballroom in Pendry Chicago is sleek and modern with neutral paneled walls and circular waterfall chandeliers. Soaring ceilings lend grandeur to the space.

Pendry Chicago can host up to 400 guests.

The Juliette Grand Ballroom in LondonHouse Chicago is a stunning column-free event space with floor-to-ceiling windows and picturesque riverfront views. 

LondonHouse Chicago can host up to 350 guests.

The Palmer House Hilton features one luxurious ballroom after another. Whether you opt for the Red Lacquer Ballroom with ruby wall paneling or the Empire Room with 24-karat gold-dipped chandeliers and painted ceilings, you’ll find the perfect space for a black-tie affair.

The Palmer House Hilton can host up to 1,653 guests.

With wrap-around balconies and 34-foot-tall ceilings, the Grand Ballroom in Hilton Chicago is the definition of luxury. Mirrored accents and glittering chandeliers exude glamour at every turn.

Hilton Chicago can host up to 1,453 guests.

Set atop the historic Piccadilly Building, the Ballroom is a bright and airy space with sophisticated black accent décor. An adjoining Rooftop Terrace offers dramatic views of the Chicago Loop skyline and lakefront.

The Penthouse Hyde Park can host up to 200 guests.