Which wedding venue to choose in Chicago?

One of the main concerns of my customers is which wedding venue to choose in Chicago. After people are engaged, they want the rest of their marriage process to be the way they imagined. That is the reason I decided to search for the best wedding venues in Chicago to help my Chicago readers have a good choice of their suitable wedding venue, just as they choose a beautiful engagement ring that matches their taste.

Which wedding venue to choose in Chicago?

The Wit HotelPazzo’s at 311

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Chicago's First Lady Cruises

Warwick Allerton Hotel

Stan Mansion

Diamond Garden Banquet

Floating World Gallery

Carnivale

The Drake, a Hilton Hotel

Mid-America Club

Catalyst Ranch

Biagio Events

Pinstripes Chicago

Firehouse Chicago

Chez

The Zhou B Art Center

Revel, Fulton Market,

Chicago History Museum

The Lakewood

LondonHouse Chicago

Thompson Chicago

Field Museum

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

The Rookery Building

The Crystal Gardens

To decide which wedding venue to choose, you need to consider your own and the future spouse’s type. The description and comments below will help you with the choice. We start from the largest:

Field Museum

If you are a fan of crazy ideas, let’s make your wedding venue unique craziness by choosing the Field Museum since you will have dinosaurs and elephants as your interesting, but motionless guests. The Roman architecture and the reflective dance floor make the venue unique. You can also surprise your spouse with a diamond ring, which is one of the Field Museum’s offers.

Guest Capacity: Up to 1000

Telephone: +1 (312) 665-7600

Biagio Events, Catering & Banquets

If you are a fan of glamour, Biagio is a perfect choice for you. It also can suggest different private wedding venues in Chicago depending on the number of your guests and ideal, but its additional banquet hall space can host up to 1,000 seats for your guests. Biagio’s customers and their guests have complimented the delicious taste of the food and settings for photos. Biagio also offers a variety of sweets and desserts.

Guest Capacity: Various

Telephone: +1 (773) 736-9009

Pazzo’s at 311

Pazzo’s is one of the most “spectacular” Chicago wedding venues. The high ceiling, glowing windows, magnificent atrium, and the sculpture of Poseidon make the venue look like an utter monument. If you are after a classic venue in Chicago, Pazzo’s is one of your possible options.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (312) 913-1600

Mid-America Club

The wedding venue’s location is on the 80th floor of the building and makes you feel the city under your feet. The “priceless” and “patient” staff workers help you feel “underwhelmed” and put the ceremony pressure aside.

What are your expectations? Let the staff know and you’ll get what you want. The lighting of the venue is also perfectly romantic.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (312) 861-1100

The Zhou B Art Center

The venue is dressed all in white. The pillars, white curtains, elegant aisle, and contemporary theme suit the taste of artistic and modern people.

The variety of tastes and foods is The Zhou’s specialty. It works with Danziger Kosher Catering, LM Catering & Events, and India House for catering. The starting cost is $2,000 for 50 guests.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (773) 454-4297

Revel, Fulton Market

The 30,000 sq. ft. space of the warehouse provides the opportunity of hosting many people. A real romantic venue, which you can flexibly decorate based on your ideal. The price of fifty guests is $10,000.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (773) 486-9010

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

CAA offers four wedding venues. “The Tank”, the former pool, and “Stagg Court”, the former basketball court, is for those who wish to have a sign of sports even in their wedding. Your guests will feel aristocracy in the old Chicago resemblance of the “White City ballroom”.

The three magnificent chandeliers of “The Madison Ballroom” offer as much sophistication as you want. The reception capacity of these four venues varies from 260 to 400 and the seated capacity from 150 to 280.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (312) 792-3555

The Drake, a Hilton Hotel

The Drake is one of the most experienced wedding venues in Chicago, and that is the reason some customers think it is “flawless”. The glamour of the venue is breathtaking, and the chandeliers are both luxurious and classic. Maximize the luxury with a diamond ring.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (312) 932-4524

The Crystal Gardens

This venue is the best option who have always wanted their ceremony to take place in the tranquil nature. Eighty live palm trees and hanging twinkle lights make your wedding look amazing. If you are an eco-warrior, you can be a model for others if your choice of dishes is also eco-friendly.

Guest Capacity: 300 +

Telephone: +1 (312) 595-5436

Stan Mansion

Stan Mansion is one of the most popular and long-running Chicago wedding venues. The building itself has a classic and historical beauty which is nostalgic for so many inhabitants of Chicago. The intimate collaboration of the staff makes the process easy and “stress-free” for the couple. The price, depending on the month, varies between $3000 and $6200.

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Telephone: +1 (773) 276-0099

Chicago History Museum

CHM serves cocktails outside on a patio. The beautiful Georgian architecture and the outdoor plaza, which is located “in the heart of the Lincoln Park”; make this Chicago wedding venue a unique place. The price starts from the daytime rental of $4,000 and maximizes the Saturday evenings of $9,500.

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Telephone: +1 (312) 642-4600

Carnivale

Whether you’re aiming for a traditional ceremony to a unique ceremony, the staff at Carnivale will help you reach your vision. The design of the interior has “fun” and “breathtaking” colors and you can dine a delicious dinner in a tremendously artistic place. The motto “live life colorfully” can start from your big night in Carnivale. Do not forget to take as many pictures as you can.

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Telephone: +1 (312) 850-5005

Diamond Garden Banquets

Offer a diamond ring in the Diamond Garden Banquet! You can choose this Chicago wedding venue if you like the theme and use its “wonderful services”. The covered outdoor of the venue is also fantastic.

Guest Capacity: Up to 300

Telephone: +1 (312) 619-9690

The Lakewood

Most of the positive reviews for this Chicago wedding venue are for their crisis management. At The Lakewood, you feel like they have got your back and support you as much as they can. Cocktail hours, bridal suites, reception, and ceremonies are the accommodations that Lakewood provides for your special day.

Guest Capacity: Up to 250

Telephone: +1 (312) 366-2293

The Wit Hotel

The five-star, Wit Hotel is located near the Chicago Theatre. It provides a perfectly romantic ceremony in a “gorgeous” ceiling-to-floor-windowed ballroom with a candlelit aisle. Your guests will experience a “non-traditional” cocktail hour on the roof while enjoying the astonishing view of the windy city. The price is affordable and you can know it as soon as you share some details about your ceremony.

Guest Capacity: Up to 250

Telephone: +1 (312) 467-0200

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

The mere mention of Trump implies luxury. The ballroom of this particular wedding venue in Chicago affords Lake Michigan’s spectacle through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The huge venue is composed of a grand ballroom, wedding reception, grand foyer, skyline room, grand salon, salon rooms, Bridgeview room, riverside room, and riverside gallery.

Guest Capacity: Up to 250

Telephone: +1 (312) 588-8058

Pinstripes Chicago

If you plan for your guests to experience a fun ceremony, you can count on Pinstripes. Whether you are holding a diamond ring in your hand to celebrate your engagement with your friends or you are planning for an intimate wedding ceremony, the Pinstripes is a good option. The buffet-style dinner, late-night snacks, bowling, bocce courts, and a cozy outdoor fire pit all help for an intimate and unforgettable night.

Guest Capacity: Up to 220

Telephone: +1 (312) 527-3140

Chez

The venue is extremely classic. The high ceiling, loft venue, white-painted walls, white and golden curtains, and magnificent chandeliers make the sparkling and the white columns make the place look like a Roman palace interior hallway. The price is from $3,825 to $6,000.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (312) 255-0288

Warwick Allerton Hotel

The Warwick Allerton has received positive reviews for its “compassionate” and “helpful” staff. The reception is on the 23rd floor and the Tip Top Tap Ballroom is said to be amazingly specialized with the Jazz Age style. The affordable price for 50 guests for one night is $7,750.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (312) 440-1500

LondonHouse Chicago

If you walk two minutes from the Chicago Architecture Centre, you will arrive at the wedding venue of the four-star Hotel in Chicago. The big round tables and comfortable chairs help your guests socialize and dine together. If you visit ‘TheKnot’, you can see the positive comments and reviews of those who were satisfied with the service they received here.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (312) 357-1200

Catalyst Ranch

Painters! You have found your dream wedding venue in Chicago. Catalyst Ranch is one of the coziest wedding venues ever in Chicago where you are surprised by the creativity and colorfulness of the place. If you want to celebrate your engagement, take these important ten steps ( How to Plan an Engagement Party? 10 Steps to Have a Great Engagement Party) and hold your party in Catalyst Ranch.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (312) 207-1710

The Rookery Building

We girls have all seen this moment: when a girl descends the white staircase under the big light of a spotlight with everyone looking at and admiring her. Well, The Rookery building is such a place if you have ever wished to be that girl.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (312) 374-8215

Chicago's First Lady Cruises

If you want to make the events moment of the marriage proposal extraordinary, present the engagement ring on a cruise. A cruise navigating the river symbolizes the journey you are going to have together. So, if you are into a non-traditional ceremony, choose a symbolic venue on the river.

Guest Capacity: Up to 200

Telephone: +1 (847) 358-1330

Thompson Chicago

Thompson Chicago Hotel provides an intimate wedding celebration with permission to take your pets there. The wedding venue received the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Award in 2014.

Guest Capacity: Up to 150

Telephone: +1 (312) 994-7101

Floating World Gallery

FWG is one of the best options for you in Chicago. Beautiful pictures are hanging on the wall and you can have yours if you want. The aesthetic atmosphere of the gallery makes it a good choice for art admirers. The rate varies between $2,000 and $5,000.

Guest Capacity: Up to 150

Telephone: +1 (312) 587-7772

Firehouse Chicago

The Firehouse is a suitable wedding venue in Chicago for those whose love for nature is great. The outdoor and cozy indoor spaces present comfort and a sense of nature for you and your guests.

Guest Capacity: Up to 100

Telephone: +1 (773) 850-1545

What free wedding venues are in Chicago?

If your budget does not match the above options, I recommend this:

The Best and Cheapest Wedding Venues

Free wedding venues you can search for in Chicago are:

The government-owned city parks, courthouses, community centers

Private property as your backyard and fields

Unique spaces such as museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, or schools

What is the venue for a wedding?

A wedding venue is a place where you host your wedding. Depending on your budget, it varies from luxury hotels to free unique places like a museum. However, a wedding venue provides a place where the bride and the groom say their vows, the society receives them, and they celebrate the union.

How do I pick a good wedding venue?

Take the following steps to choose your suitable wedding venue:

Know the number of guests

Determine the area

Make a checklist of your ideal wedding venue: glamorous/ simple/ classic/ colorful/ nature-like/ intimate.

Surf the internet and go through venues’ galleries

Check people’s comments

See it personally

Contact the coordinator

When should you look at wedding venues?

After the proposal, and letting your parents know about your decision, you need to decide on venue arrangements Do so by estimating your budget and the number of your guests. Then, look for a suitable wedding venue. 

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By: Koorosh Daneshgar CEO/Design Chief

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