Windy City, Summer Love: 17 Chicago Venues for Your Dream Summer Wedding

Venue Superpowers:

Industrial-Chic

Modern Gardens

Elopements

Fab Features: a vibrant and modern space with an indoor/outdoor flow • say ‘I do’ in the industrial-chic space • treat your guests to fun food truck catering in the connecting tree-lined courtyard

Venue Superpowers:

Prairie-Style Architecture

Opulent Styling

Waterfront Location

Fab Features: 1909 treasure lovingly restored to its turn-of-the-century glory, with beautiful Prairie-style details like geometric and nature-inspired motifs • ceremonies in the dreamy herringbone brick courtyard, followed by receptions in the breathtaking main room, with Art Nouveau chandeliers sparkling above • photo ops beside the lake

Venue Superpowers:

Old World Charm

Garden

Versatile

Fab Features: family-owned event center located in the heart of the city • La Pergola, an open-air boutique that can be converted to an enclosed, air-conditioned venue via the retractable roof • exchange vows beneath a vine-covered arbor or the in the expansive courtyard

Venue Superpowers:

Historic

Unique

Intimate Events

Fab Features: beloved South Loop gem housed in a historic firehouse • the interior boasts exquisite architectural details, like reclaimed hardwood floors, light-flooded windows, and an airy al fresco veranda • delectable menus paired with top-tier service

Venue Superpowers:

Sprawling City Views

All-Inclusive

Rooftop Terrace

Fab Features: intimate celebrations on the breezy Penthouse Terrace, where glass railings give the feeling of being perched among the skyscrapers • the exquisite Penthouse Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows that frame panoramic city views • host your rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch, shower, or other events in one of their spaces for a major discount

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Panoramic City Views

Upscale Details

Fab Features: an upscale and picturesque restaurant and event venue • celebrate on the stunning rooftop offering unencumbered views of Lake Michigan and the city’s famed skyline • treat your guests to the world-class kitchen and full-service bar

Venue Superpowers:

Dramatic Design Elements

Rooftop Celebrations

Luxe Accommodations

Fab Features: multi-sensory hotel with stunning event spaces just steps from the Chicago Theater and Riverwalk • al fresco celebrations on ROOF, a 27th-floor indoor/outdoor rooftop venue with unobstructed city views • contemporary-chic celebrations in the luxe ballroom with striking design elements

Venue Superpowers:

West Loop Location

Industrial-Chic Details

Stunning Terrace

Fab Features: warm, urban-chic "Loft of Light" • classic industrial interior with exposed bricks, ductwork, and soaring windows • one-of-a-kind dazzling rooftop terrace with incredible landscaping

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Panoramic City Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: an upscale and expansive open-air space • say ‘I do’ on the restaurant’s beloved Rooftop Terrace featuring beautiful city views • treat your guests to the sophisticated menu with a distinctive Peruvian flair

Venue Superpowers:

26th Floor

Open Air Deck

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: modern event space perched on the 26th floor of the Eurostars Magnificent Mile hotel • expansive open-air deck perfect for cocktail receptions, offering city views from all angles • creative, seasonal, “outside the box” menus

Venue Superpowers:

Lakefront Terraces

Planetarium Experiences

Stylish Modern Design

Fab Features: Cafe Galileo offers unparalleled city skyline views with its glass walls, enjoy the same panoramic vistas from the North and Sundial Terraces • receptions in the Grainger Sky Theater • event activities include a journey through the cosmos, or viewing the moon, planets, and stars through a telescope

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Stunning City Views

Industrial-Chic

Fab Features: landmark building with a spacious veranda • beautiful views of the river and sparkling cityscape from indoor & outdoor spaces • chic vintage elements like exposed brick walls, tall columns, and pressed-tin ceilings

Venue Superpowers:

Riverfront

Industrial-Chic

Stylish Dressing Suite

Fab Features: unique, multipurpose event space located on the North Branch of the Chicago River • the industrial-chic interior impresses with warm brick walls, modern lighting, and large windows that fill the space with natural light • al fresco celebrations on the deck overlooking the river

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Garden

Picturesque Setting

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: one of the nations largest and stunning conservatories nestled on 10 acres of outdoor gardens • exchange vows in the multi-room greenhouse with a skylit ceiling surrounded by exotic plants • al fresco celebrations on the Bluestone Patio

Venue Superpowers:

Unique Spaces

Skyline Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: architecturally stunning Prairie School design with a vaulted skylit ceiling and Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers • variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces • breathtaking views of Chicago's famous skyline available from the venue's terraces

Venue Superpowers:

Romantic Garden

Elopements

Unique Space

Fab Features: ultra-romantic, secluded garden nestled beside the Zhou B Art Center • a stamped concrete patio is hemmed by verdant lawn, modern sculptures, a koi pond, and cascading greenery • say "I do" beneath the arms of a weeping willow as the sun filters through the mature trees

Venue Superpowers:

Sprawling Grounds

“Farm to Fork” Cuisine

Charming B&B

Fab Features: a charming private estate on 130 acres just outside the village of Rockton • the Pavilion offers a rustic-chic setting with windows overlooking the rolling hills, a towering masonry fireplace, and chandeliers hanging from timber beams • the Copperstone Inn, a bed and breakfast located on the grounds, provides luxurious accommodations for family and friends

Venue: The Ivy Room