Top 9 Chicago Wedding Venues
There are countless wedding venues to choose from in the Chicago area. As a Chicago wedding photographer, I have compiled a few of my favorite venues to help you on your search for your dream Chicago wedding venue.
1. Bridgeport Art Center
The Bridgeport Art Center is an industrial wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois. It has tons of natural light as well as excellent indoor space, in their Skyline Loft, if the weather is bad. The venue can accommodate between 100 and 600 seated guests and also offers convenient parking on-site.
Address : 1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Phone: (312) 624-9164
Starting cost: $5,500
2. Firehouse Chicago
The historic Firehouse Chicago wedding venue offers unique architectural details, vintage decor, high ceilings, indoor/outdoor space, and an incredible bridal suite. This space is perfect for intimate weddings of 100 people or less, and is conveniently located in the north near tons of classic Chicago photo locations.
Address: 1545 W Rosemont Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Starting cost: $6,500
3. Artifact Events
Located in Ravenswood, and a stone's throw away from Montrose Beach, is Artifact Events Chicago. The venue features an industrial style with indoor outdoor spaces fit for couples up to 250 seated guests. There are also multiple levels making the possibilities for interesting and unique photographs endless.
Address: 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 348-1395
Starting cost: $6,000
4. The Penthouse Hyde Park
The Penthouse Hyde Park wedding venue is a hybrid vintage/ modern venue with
skyline views, rooftop access and 20 foot arched windows. It is located conveniently
near the lake. This venue can host you from getting to reception all in one location.
Address: 5107 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Phone: (773) 831-3000
Starting cost: $5,500
5. Theater on the Lake
Theater on the Lake offers huge windows directly overlooking the lake with the option to have Lake Michigan serve as the backdrop to your reception or ceremony. The interior is warehouse/industrial style with the added benefit of huge windows providing natural looks. This venue was originally built in 1920 and has been updated without taking away from its historic look and can fit every guest you could want with a max capacity of 1500.
Address: 2401 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 414-1313
6. Lacuna Events
From jaw dropping skyline views as the backdrop to your ceremony or cocktail hour, to the industrial interior of the loft Lacuna Events offers space for 150 people seated and on-site parking this venue is hard to beat. As an added bonus this event even allows you to bring your own booze, which is a rarer and rarer option in Chicago.
Address: 2150 S. Canalport, Suite 1B-2 Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 600-9147
Starting Price: $2,000
7. Rockwell on the River
The Rockwell on the River wedding venue is like no other Chicago venue located off the river with a lofted double-bow truss ceiling, indoor/outdoor spaces, exposed brick, natural light from skylights and views overlooking the north branch of the Chicago river. Additionally this venue can hold over 500 guests so limiting your guest list is unnecessary.
Address: 3057 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 247-3000
Starting Price: $8,500
8. Walden Chicago
This warehouse loft has large windows, exposed brick, a huge bar, and a bridal suite included in it. For weddings looking for an industrial style in Chicago The Walden includes a lot of amenities in its rental price making it hard to beat. The venue is also one of the only wedding venues in Chicago that in full service start to finish event planning in its rental fee. You also can't beat the views from the rooftop during sunset!
Address: 2145 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 248-3818
Starting Price: $4,500
9. The Arbory
The Arbory is in a century old lumber warehouse blending lush greenery, an industrial style, and modern touches for couples looking to change things up. There are two large event spaces to choose from, two custom bars, lighting and sound, vintage chairs, and an incredible bridal suite.
Address: 2219 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (773) 217-9748
Starting Price: $5,000
