Category Archives: Wedding Venues

Chicago Wedding Venues

Cost guides and venue details for the spaces we’ve actually filmed weddings in, drawn from real celebrations rather than generic listings. From downtown hotel ballrooms to historic churches, private clubs, and museum spaces, each guide includes real pricing, planning notes, and films from weddings we’ve shot there.

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Lake Michigan Wedding Venues in Chicago | 312FILMS


Lake Michigan Wedding Venues in Chicago Not every Chicago wedding venue with a skyline view is actually on the water. Here are the real Lake Michigan venues we’ve filmed weddings at, where the lake isn’t just a backdrop in a few photos, it’s part of the ceremony or reception itself. […]

The bridal party is taking wedding photos before the reception at Theatre on the Lake in Chicago.

Galleria Marchetti Wedding Cost Guide (2027)


Planning a wedding at Galleria Marchetti? As wedding videographers who’ve filmed there, here’s the realistic cost breakdown. Venue & Package Pricing Galleria Marchetti sells full wedding packages (ceremony and reception) rather than a bare venue rental. Pricing typically starts around $15,000 for off-peak dates and climbs to $23,000 or more […]

Galleria Marchetti wedding cost guide

Chicago History Museum Wedding Cost Guide


Planning a wedding at the Chicago History Museum? This iconic venue offers historic charm, skyline views, and versatile indoor/outdoor spaces—but how much does it cost to get married here? Venue Rental Fees Saturday evening (peak season): $10,000–$11,000 Friday evening: around $8,000 Sunday / off-peak evenings: $6,000–$8,000 Daytime rentals: about $5,000 […]

Aerial view of the Chicago History Museum wedding ceremony setup.

167 Events at 167 N Green St — A Modern Chicago Wedding Venue


When couples ask us about stylish, modern wedding venues in Chicago, 167 Events at 167 N Green St in the Fulton Market District is always on our list. With sweeping skyline views, flexible event spaces, and modern design, it’s a stunning backdrop for wedding videography and a favorite for couples […]

St James Chapel and 167 Events – a Chicago wedding photographed by Olivia Leigh Weddings.

Builders BLDG Wedding Venue


Builders BLDG Wedding Venue Located at 222 North LaSalle Street in Chicago, Illinois, the Builders BLDG is a historic venue with stunning Beaux-Arts architecture, perfect for hosting memorable weddings. Venue Highlights Constructed in 1927, the Builders BLDG features original brickwork, a four-story atrium, marble floors, and a grand staircase with […]

The bride and groom were introduced to the Telegram lounge at the reception held at the Old Post Office.

Weddings at the University of Notre Dame


Weddings at the University of Notre Dame The University of Notre Dame offers a picturesque and historic setting for weddings, featuring several venues that cater to various preferences and capacities. Wedding Ceremony Venues Basilica of the Sacred Heart:This neo-Gothic church, consecrated in 1888, serves as the mother church of the […]