11 of Chicago's Best Historic Wedding Venues

Fab Features: 1893 Venetian Gothic landmark set on the doorstep of Millennium Park • intricate craftsmanship, monumental fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows lend elegance to the ballrooms • fun receptions in the Stagg Court or in The Tank, the original indoor pool framed by marble pillars and an elegant mezzanine balcony

Fab Features: impressive 1936 former home of Illinois Automobile Club and the Chicago Defender building • 20 unique event spaces, including an outdoor courtyard, offer exceptional flexibility for your creative vision • in-house design and décor keeps your process simple while creating a magnificent event

Fab Features: this 19th-century "grand dame" impresses with classic architecture, black-and-white marble entrance, and a double staircase • say "I do" in the sun-soaked, glass-enclosed Sun Room, then pass through French doors to cocktail hour beautifully appointed Music Room and Tea Room • grand receptions in the Ballroom, with it soaring two-story barrel ceiling, decorative millwork, full stage, and stunning chandeliers

Fab Features: historic 1929 home is nestled on 150 acres • distinctive Prairie-style architecture surrounded by landscaped gardens • exchange vows beneath a wooden gazebo, under the shade of mature trees, or in the outdoor covered pavilion with a grand fireplace

Fab Features: striking brick warehouse built in 1914 • the interior impresses with exposed rafters and ductwork, unique lighting, glossy poured concrete flooring, and plush bathrooms • cool amenities like a street-level, drive-in loading bay (or VIP parking space!), multiple entrance points for guests and vendors, a floor-to-ceiling drapery system, dimmable lighting, and a 23-foot media wall

Fab Features: landmarked historic building originally built in 1892 as a Czech meeting hall • multiple unique venues include two bars, a tavern, and a world-class performing arts space • state-of-the art sound and lighting system alongside original architectural details, like opera boxes and solid wood floors

Fab Features: early 1900s mansion designed in the classic Italiante style encompassed by 50 acres of manicured lawns • the interior impresses with gorgeous antiques, paintings, tapestries and sculptures • elegant celebrations in the year-round pavilion or poolside next to the lush gardens

Fab Features: Michelin-starred restaurant with an award-winning interior that blends vintage and contemporary elements • sleek interior highlighted by modern fixtures, oversized mirrors, and dramatic colors • traditional American dishes with a modern twist are crafted using seasonal and local produce

Fab Features: Georgian-style Chicago Room with views of Lincoln Park and city skyline • the interior is designed with a high, coffered ceiling and backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels • al fresco or tented celebrations on the Uihlein Plaza

Fab Features: a distinctive 20th-century mansion with elegant architectural details • unmatched turn-of-century detailing—Italian marble flooring, carved limestone and plasterwork, a curved, gilded stair railing, and seven ornate stone fireplaces• floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light and offer sprawling views of the lake