8 Luxe Downtown Chicago Wedding Venues
Luxury comes in many forms, and these downtown Chicago venues showcase them all. From gold leaf detailing and crystal chandeliers to hand-painted ceilings and rich, wood paneling, the event spaces in the following venues are both stunning and unique. Add exceptional services to the mix (think in-room spa treatments, afternoon tea and customized everything!) as well as plush accommodations and you’ve got all the elements for an unforgettable upscale celebration.
Field Museum
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: iconic non-profit museum with an impressive two-level event space offering unforgettable locations for your celebration • al fresco courtyard ceremonies with remarkable views of the skyline and museum's stunning classical architecture • dining and dancing beneath a 122-foot-long titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever discovered
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Bloom Events
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: inspiring, custom-curated event space created by an award-winning wedding planner • emerald-green French doors and local artwork adorns the entry, while the Something Blue Suite boasts playful blue wallpaper and ample space for dressing • two unique spaces are both outfitted with gleaming concrete floors, dramatic skylights, open-beamed ceilings draped with chandeliers, and a chic black-and-white aesthetic
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Wellsley
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: luxurious downtown hotel highlighted by the dramatic Main Hall, which boasts a massive hand-painted skylight and custom chandeliers • cocktails in the Atrium, with its terrazzo floors, jade bar, and black mirrored ceiling, or the plush private Lounge • all-inclusive packages and expert coordination make planning easy, with cuisine provided by the James Beard Award-winning BOKA Catering
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Fab Features: glamorous ballrooms evoke the spirit of 1920s Paris • elegant accommodations offer inviting fireplaces, terraces, and plush furnishings • original works by internationally renowned artists are showcased throughout
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: sophisticated hotel steeped in historic charm • Old World glamour in the Walnut Ballroom, with its 15-foot soaring ceilings and warm walnut accents • intimate celebrations in the inviting Palladium Room, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for fab views and ample natural light
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago, IL
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 ceremonies and receptions in the Madison and White City Ballrooms • fun additional event spaces include the vintage basketball court, the Stagg Court or in The Tank, the original indoor pool framed by marble pillars and an elegant mezzanine balcony
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Metropolitan
Chicago, IL
Fab Features: classic event space offering sweeping views from the 66th & 67th floors • elegantly appointed ballrooms with dark wood trim, coffered ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows • personalized service and plenty of extras
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Haley Mansion
Joliet, Illinois
Fab Features: impressive 1891 limestone mansion complete with stained-glass windows, intricately detailed friezes, and oak, mahogany and cherry woodwork • ceremonies in the lush gardens, amid thousands of fragrant blooms, a pergola, a pair of waterfalls, two ponds, and mature pines • dine and dance in the sun-soaked Conservatory or the elegant Ballroom
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
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Just over the border, you'll find this exquisite venue with all the luxury of the city... and a much lower price!
St. James 1868
Milwaukee, WI
Fab Features: historic 150-year-old church that has been repurposed into 2 luxury wedding and event venues • former church maintains original Tiffany stained glass windows, 15th-century hand-carved monastery panels, original hardwood floors & antique light fixtures • the Hyde is designed with a 2-story vaulted loft space with expansive windows, filtered natural light and original hardwood floors
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
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