Intimate Romance: 21 Illinois Venues for Your Micro Wedding Celebration

Venue Superpowers: 

Luxurious, Sophisticated Vibe

Hubbard Street Location

Chef-Curated Cuisine

Fab Features: sophisticated, thoughtfully curated event space in the historic River North neighborhood, offering packages with event coordination, catering, and more! • luxurious cocktail hours in the Library, which boasts wood-paneled walls, exposed brick, and stunning coffered cherry wood ceilings • the Atrium boasts a massive vaulted skylight, a stylish harlequin dance floor, glittering crystal chandeliers, and operable windows that overlook the historic Courthouse

Venue Superpowers:

Skyline Views

Open-Air Decks

Dramatic Sunsets

Fab Features: six private boats boasting open-air decks for dancing and viewing the cityscape • ceremonies held dockside or on Chicago’s waterways • thrilling add-ons like a whistle salute or sunset fireworks

Venue Superpowers:

Romantic Elopements

Great Location

Upscale Accommodations

Fab Features: a unique hotel located on Chicago’s north side at the crossroads of Andersonville, Uptown, Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood • exchange vows in the warm and charming Club Room complete with floor to ceiling windows and crystal chandeliers • celebrate with your guests in The Library among the stacks of vintage books

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Secret Garden Feel

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: restored turn-of-the-century firehouse • the walls are lined with crisp white subway tile and rich wood elements, and a restored silver tin ceiling • exchange vows on a stone wedding platform set against a backdrop of beautiful trees and flowers

Venue Superpowers:

Private Golf Course

Wetlands Views

Customizable Packages

Fab Features: magnificent North Shore country club set against a backdrop of a verdant 18-hole golf course and 100 lush acres of prime wetlands • sophisticated Grand Ballroom with a lovely flow out to picturesque patios • all-inclusive packages are customizable, and include the assistance of the fab events staff and in-house culinary team

Venue Superpowers:

National Historic Landmark

Lush Gardens

Panoramic Views

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

Venue Superpowers: 

Pretty Creek Views

Rustic Elegance

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: exchange vows under a wooden arbor in a quiet glen shaded by oaks • plenty of al fresco photos ops, including mature trees, bountiful wildflowers, dozens of ponds, and a romantic footbridge that spans Turtle Creek • dinner and dancing in the gracious, lodge-inspired reception room, or outdoors on the sprawling lawn

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Historic Mansion

Elopements

Fab Features: elegant historic mansion that's entirely yours on the wedding day • the expert event staff offer creative and flexible options for events of all sizes • impeccably appointed interiors include luxe dressing suites, gorgeous period detailing, a Grand Piano, and more

Venue Superpowers:

Lush Garden

Tropical Birds

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: stunning ceremonies in the greenery and flower-filled glass Conservatory • receptions in the Rubinstein Room, which opens onto a beautiful bluestone patio • amazing photo ops thanks to Mediterranean, tropical, and desert gardens, plus the enchanting addition of a koi fish pond and tropical birds

Venue Superpowers:

Gothic Revival Chapel

Living History Museum

Affordable

Fab Features: 1864 Gothic Revival chapel outfitted with original stained-glass windows, decorative hand stenciling, and curved, dark wood buttresses • multiple lovely venues include the Naper Settlement, a large "living history" museum, shady picnic grounds, and a vintage meeting house • convenient location and affordable pricing

Venue Superpowers:

Charming Working Farm

Lush Garden Ceremonies

Romantic Elopements

Fab Features: pastoral 6-acre farm boasting organic vegetable and flower gardens, an orchard, and a collection of friendly farm animals • ceremonies in the colorful gardens, followed by tented receptions overlooking the pretty pond and grounds • darling red barn with warm wood flooring, an open-rafter ceiling, and oversized, multi-paned windows

Venue Superpowers:

Luxe Details

Panoramic Views

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: luxurious hotel nestled on 88 acres of stunning natural scenery just outside the city • the versatile event space can accommodate everything from sophisticated ballroom soirée or an open-air lakeside ceremony • the Grand Oaks Pavilion brings the outside in thanks to panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows

Venue Superpowers:

Industrial-Chic

Intentionally Designed

Elopements

Fab Features: an intentionally designed and minimalist venue • celebrate in the industrial space adorned with striking greenery • celebrate amongst high ceilings, natural materials and flooded with daylight

Venue Superpowers:

Family Owned

Elopements

Lush Gardens

Fab Features: private 7-acre country estate • variety of event spaces from the beautiful white Victorian Wedding Chapel to the charming gazebo • the full-service venue covers every detail from a simple elopement to a grand reception for up to 150

Venue Superpowers:

Non-Profit

Unique Details

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: a turn-of-the-century gem designed by renowned architect George Washington Maher • prep for your special day in the two opulent upstairs suites • enjoy the entire first floor and expansive wraparound porch that are yours for the day

Venue Superpowers:

Lovely Landscaping

Historic Details

Secluded Setting

Fab Features: a historic lodge surrounded by 52 beautiful acres of parkland • hold your romantic outdoor ceremony under the cover of towering pines • celebrate in the elegant second floor ballroom

Venue Superpowers:

Gorgeous Greenhouse

All-Inclusive

Non-Profit

Fab Features: expansive venue tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park • Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse is enhanced with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring • exquisite formal gardens are a dreamy setting for al fresco events

Venue Superpowers:

Boat Ceremony Entrance

All-Inclusive

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: the barrel room is designed with exposed ductwork, custom ironwork, and a ceiling full of paper lanterns • arrive by boat to your ceremony on the deck overlooking the Rock River • indulge with world-class ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, saisons, and more, along with a variety of wines and cocktails

Venue Superpowers:

Industrial-Chic

Historic Charm

Speakeasy

Fab Features: beautifully restored 1903 urban destination with a range of unique event spaces and independent businesses • The Green Room is timeless and industrial-chic, with exposed brick, beautiful windows, and polished wood floors • a built-in bar has a cool speakeasy vibe—or rent the actual speakeasy for a cool afterparty option

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Lush Grounds

Elopements

Fab Features: expertly manicured gardens spanning 12 acres • stunning photo ops among pagodas, stone lanterns, waterfalls, arbors and bridges • intimate celebrations in the open-air pavilion

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Picturesque Setting

Historic Details

Fab Features: an 1892 original structure that combines rustic history with refined elegance and natural beauty • capture beautiful moments with picturesque opportunities at the nearby Starved Rock State Park and I&M Canal • celebrate with the unique local craft beer wine offerings

Venue Superpowers:

Picturesque Panoramas

Rustic

Weekend Weddings

Fab Features: breathtaking panoramic views of the Shawnee National Forest • say “I do” on the manicured lawn or with a pre-Civil War barn backdrop • multiple event spaces can accommodate intimate to large-scale celebrations

Venue: Salvage One