A Breath of Fresh Air: 11 of the Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Chicago

Style: Family-owned event center located in the heart of the city, highlighted by an open-air courtyard which can be converted to an enclosed, air-conditioned venue via the retractable roof.

Style: Dramatic events inside the historic Terminal Building or under the spacious Lakeside Tent, set on a 91-acre peninsula surrounded by Burnam Harbor and Lake Michigan and with remarkable skyline views.

Style: Expansive venue and luxurious gardens tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park, highlighted by an Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring.

Style: One-of-a-kind prairie-style venue set right on the lakefront, with ceremonies on the picture-perfect Lakefront Green, with its panoramic views of the city beyond, followed by al fresco cocktails on the East Terrace and receptions in the the flexible main event space, with its walls of windows that bring the outside in.

Style: Magnificent North Shore country club set against a backdrop of a verdant18-hole private golf course and 100 lush acres of prime wetlands.

Style: This chic artist loft venue is highlighted by the stunning rooftop deck, which boasts jaw-dropping skyline views and other cool elements, like hand-crafted bench seating, a lattice-work trellis, and a built-in bar strung with café lighting.

Style: This architectural stunner, surrounded by wildlife, boasts gorgeous Prairie School design with a vaulted skylit ceiling, Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers, and breathtaking views of Chicago's famous skyline.

Style: Upscale golf club ringed with natural beauty, with ceremonies on the verdant lawns or next to the serene lake followed by dining and dancing in the Ballroom, which boasts wonderful views of the surrounding fairways and tree-covered hills through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Style: Iconic museum with an impressive two-level event space with plenty of unforgettable locations for your celebration, from al fresco courtyard ceremonies with remarkable skyline views to dining and dancing beneath a 122-foot-long titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever discovered.

Style: Host your floating celebration aboard one of six private vessels, all of which boast open-air skydecks with spectacular views of the shoreline & cityscape from Lake Michigan or the Chicago River.

Style: This 1929 history country estate, originally named “Windy Pines” and nestled on lush 150+-acre grounds, calls to mind a Northern European country house.

Venue: The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens