Wedding Venues in Chicago
Chicago wedding venues run the gamut from architectural landmarks along the Magnificent Mile to intimate spaces in Logan Square. The city's culinary scene, skyline views, and diverse neighborhoods make it a top wedding destination.
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
$55/guest
Starting price: $55-$99 per person. Renovated 1904 firehouse featuring private dining rooms filled with natural light and outdoor spaces with dramatic facade and iconic architecture.
Botanico
$60/guest
Starting price: $60 per person. This rooftop oasis exudes an intimate, exotic vibe with in-house Spanish cuisine catering by Michelin-bibbed Mama Delia.
The Ivy Room
$90/guest
Starting price: $90+ per person. A modern oasis near the Magnificent Mile featuring French doors, wood floors, and lush ivy-covered courtyard; in-house chef creates customized menus.
LM Studio Chicago
$95/guest
Starting price: $95-$160 per person plus $3,500-$6,500 rental fee. A stylish private event venue with an urban penthouse feel offering two floors with panoramic views of Michigan Avenue and Grant Park.
Twenty Six Chicago
$105/guest
Starting price: $105-$165 per person. 26th-floor venue with breathtaking skyline views and rooftop ceremony terrace; exclusive catering offers creative, seasonal menus.
Celeste
$115/guest
Starting price: $115-$200 per person plus $4,000-$40,000 F&B minimum. Four unique floors featuring cocktails, creative cuisine, and topnotch food & bev in a historic building.
Osteria Via Stato
$120/guest
Starting price: $120 per person. This Italian tavern transforms into a warm, rustic-yet-elegant wedding venue with customizable menus featuring seasonal ingredients.
Salvatore's Wedding Venue
$124/guest
Starting price: $124 per person plus $3,000-$5,000 venue fee. Elegant Lincoln Park venue featuring mahogany-walled dining rooms, French doors opening to a European-style courtyard, and customizable menu packages with professional event coordination.
Carnivale
$125/guest
Starting price: $125-$175 per person. A visual delight in the West Loop offering vibrant decor, bold cuisine inspired by Spanish and Latin American flavors, and all-inclusive wedding packages.
Sepia
$145/guest
Starting price: $145-$500 per person. Award-winning venue featuring Michelin-starred cuisine by James Beard-nominated Chef Andrew Zimmerman, with seasonal American dishes using local, organic ingredients in a stylish industrial setting.
The Metropolitan
$165/guest
Starting price: $165 per person. Sky-high venue on Willis Tower's 66th-67th floors with panoramic city and lake views, world-class cuisine, and personalized service.
Sable at Navy Pier Chicago Curio Collection by Hilton
$175/guest
Starting price: $175-$275 per person. Stylish lakefront hotel on Navy Pier featuring innovative Spanish and Caribbean cuisine by Lirica Restaurant with stunning lake views and comprehensive wedding packages including catering and bar service.
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
$180
Starting price: $180-$5,000+. Luxury hotel venue on Chicago's Riverwalk featuring one of Illinois's largest ballrooms with river and skyline views; all-inclusive packages include catering, bar service, cake, and complimentary wedding night suite.
Walden
$180
Starting price: $180-$13,000. Century-old West Town warehouse with exposed brick, two bars, and dramatic wood trusses offering fully transparent pricing packages including chef-crafted cuisine and full event staffing.
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
$189
Starting price: $189+. Historic Art Deco landmark in the Loop featuring customizable ballroom packages with experienced wedding planning support and access to Sonesta's Travel Pass membership program.
Swissotel Chicago
$190/guest
Starting price: $190-$600+ per person. Luxury Swiss hotel with seven event spaces featuring stunning all-glass exterior and views stretching from Chicago River to Lake Michigan; in-house catering emphasizes local, farm-to-table cuisine.
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
$199
Starting price: $199+. Stylish downtown hotel featuring the 39th-floor Penthouse Ballroom with riverfront and skyline views, offering customizable wedding packages with experienced planning support.
Chicago Athletic Association
$209/guest
Starting price: $209 per person. Italian Gothic former athletic club featuring four event spaces with Lake Michigan and Millennium Park views, on-site accommodations included.
Historic St. Anne's Church
$350
Church built in 1886 and recently restored
Columbus Park Refectory
$800
Starting price: $800-$3,140. A historic landmark building in a park setting with lagoon views, offering ceremony and reception spaces; requires preferred caterer.
The Guesthouse Hotel
$850
Starting price: $850-$1,500. Boutique hotel offering ceremony and reception spaces with cityscape views, including an in-house event manager and sound system in rental fee.
Tri-Township Park District Community Center
$1,135
In historical Troy Illinois
Promontory Point
$1,200
Starting price: $1,200-$3,440. Right on the shore of Lake Michigan with stunning views of both the lake and the glittering Chicago skyline.
Jefferson Tap & Grille
$1,439
Located in Fulton River District.
Charcoal Factory Loft
$1,650
Starting price: $550/hour (3-hour minimum Sun–Thu, 6-hour minimum Fri–Sat). Industrial loft venue featuring two floors of event space with outdoor courtyard and terrace, curated art collection, and full-service amenities including sound systems and on-site management.
Chicago's First Lady Cruises
$1,800
Starting price: $1,800-$2,400 per hour. There's nothing like celebrating on the water against a backdrop of the Chicago skyline with seven unique vessels and customized catering options.
Elephant & Castle Pub and Restaurant West Adams
$1,846
Starting price: $1,846 for 50 guests. Spectacular celebration venue
Salon 61
$2,000
Starting price: $2,000+ rental plus $225+/person. Modern luxury meets intimate romance at this River North events venue featuring soaring glass ceilings and crystal chandeliers, with all-inclusive packages including cuisine, bar, and catering.
Trigger
$2,000
Starting price: $2,000-$4,300. An awesome loft on Chicago's North Side with industrial-chic design, flexible space, and amenities including full kitchen and free parking.
Francesca's on Chestnut
$2,204
Good, simple cooking in casually sophisticated atmosphere.
How much do wedding venues cost in Chicago?
Based on 100 venues with published pricing, wedding venues in Chicago start at $55 and range up to $31,131 for larger or more exclusive properties. The majority of couples booking in Chicago spend between $1,800 and $6,700.
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