Top 8 Wedding Venues In Chicago For 2019

by : G Greear 5 years ago

Your wedding day is arguably the best day of your life and we want to make sure you’re knowledgeable of the best spaces in the city to host the special event. Whether you’re looking for a courtyard, summer wedding or a cozy, ballroom venue, these are the crème de la crème of awesome wedding spots.

1. The Blackstone

636 South Michigan Avenue, Lobby entrance on, E Balbo Dr
Chicago, IL 60605

This is one of the oldest venues in Chicago, dating back to it’s construction in 1910. Celebrities, politicians and socialites have been hosting their weddings here for decades. The ballroom seats 250 guests and overlooks Grand Park.

2. Columbus Park Refectory

5701 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644

Dubbed one of Chicago’s best parks, Columbus Park makes for a memorable wedding venue. Optional inside or outside event space is available and parties up to 1,000 guests can be accommodated.

3. University Club Of Chicago

76 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603

Cathedral Hall, a Hogwarts-like dining and event space lined with stained glass, is arguably one of the more grand venues in the city. Dating back to 1887 when it was founded by university students, the space has been a longtime host for alumni weddings.

5. Aon Grand Ballroom

840 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Located at Navy Pier, the domed ballroom can host up to 1,100 guests and offers panoramic views of Lake Michigan.

6. Ivy Room

12 E Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60611

The Ivy Room of course gets it’s name from the bounty of ivy that covers the courtyard. The venue also offers a large, reconfigurable ballroom with high ceilings and rich hardwood floors to host a breath-taking reception.

7. The Drake

140 E Walton Pl
Chicago, IL 60611

Offering two expansive ballrooms, The Drake is best known for it’s distinctive 20-foot-tall columns adorned in lavish gold scrollwork. The venue is practically fit for royalty.

8. Galleria Marchetti

825 W Erie St
Chicago, IL 60642

This River West gem has specialized in wedding for over 75 years. The building boasts multiple indoor and outdoor spaces including a four-season tented pavilion and Tuscan-inspired landscaped courtyards.