Chicago Wedding Venues
After filming hundreds of weddings across Chicago, we know these venues the way planners do: where the light falls, what the ballrooms feel like at full capacity, and what couples actually spend. Every guide below includes real cost information, planning tips, and wedding films we shot at that venue.
Luxury Hotel Venues
The Peninsula Chicago
The Grand Ballroom and Shanghai Terrace bring refined service to the Magnificent Mile. Current wedding pricing is not published on the hotel’s wedding page; request a dated quote for your plans. We filmed Meagan & Nick (with Saint Clement Church), Kelly Jo & Matt (with Saint James Chapel) and Michele & James (with Saint Clement Church) here. For Rosemary and David in June 2016, Artem filmed the groomsmen at The Peninsula while the bride got ready in Hinsdale, and the night ended dancing in the Grand Ballroom.
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Grand ballrooms with lake and skyline views above Water Tower Place. Current wedding package prices are not published on the hotel’s wedding page; request a dated, itemized quote from its Wedding Specialist. We filmed Hannah & Allen, Megan & Chad and Ali & Ian here. Hannah and Allen, who met at TCU, brought their love story home to Chicago here in May 2025.
The Drake Hotel
A century of history at the top of Michigan Avenue: the Gold Coast Room, grand staircases, and Oak Street Beach at the door. An undated hotel-hosted menu lists package examples, but confirm all current rates and minimums with The Drake. We filmed Lauren & Andy (with Fourth Presbyterian Church), Sarah & Colin (with Saint James Chapel) and Dana & Kit here. Dana and Kit married in a 2020 micro wedding, then celebrated here in September 2021, starting the day in the Princess Diana Suite.
The Langham Chicago
The Devonshire Ballroom’s floor-to-ceiling river views in a Mies van der Rohe landmark. Chicago’s modern luxury benchmark. We filmed Lauren & Shane (with Fourth Presbyterian Church), Kaitlyn & Justin and Ashley & Steve (with Holy Name Cathedral) here. Amanda and Dan never had to leave The Langham: they got ready upstairs, said their vows in the ballroom, and danced in the same room that night.
Trump International Hotel & Tower
Floor-to-ceiling river and skyline views from the Grand Ballroom, plus a private dock for a river or lake cruise departure. Package pricing has historically started around $295 per person. We filmed Valerie & Ken (with Saint Clement Church) here.
Planning your budget? Read our Trump International Hotel & Tower wedding cost guide.
InterContinental Chicago
Historic ballrooms with food and beverage minimums from $26,000 (King Arthur Court) to $59,000 (Grand Ballroom). Packages run $220 to $280 per person. We filmed Allie & Nick and Loriann & Ryan (with Fourth Presbyterian Church) here.
LondonHouse Chicago
The rooftop Cupola and Juliette Ballroom sit directly above the river with skyline views in every direction. Per-person packages start at $220; most weddings land $40,000 to $90,000+ all-in. We filmed Jessica & Dawid (with St. Hyacinth Basilica), Naomi & Erik and Maddie & Brian here.
Millennium Knickerbocker
The gold-gilded Crystal Ballroom seats up to 275 for dinner. Driven by a $40,000 food and beverage minimum, plus a $1,000 ceremony fee.
Ceremony Venues
Saint James Chapel
Chicago’s most breathtaking ceremony site: French Gothic architecture and stained glass compared to Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. Published chapel-and-basic-music fee $3,500; confirm current terms with the chapel. Pairs beautifully with a nearby reception venue. We filmed Kristen & Kyle (with the University Club), Andrew & Katherine (with 167 Green Events) and Carli & Sean (with the Old Post Office) here. Kristen and Kyle went from a ceremony here to portraits in the Art Institute Gardens and a Cathedral Hall reception at the University Club.
Old St. Patrick’s Church
A Great Fire survivor in the West Loop with Celtic Revival stencil work found nowhere else in Chicago. Church fee is $2,000, five minutes from the Old Post Office. We filmed Kate & Ben (with the Old Post Office) and Shannon & Michael (with Theater on the Lake) here.
Church of the Holy Family
Chicago’s historic 1857 Jesuit parish that survived the Great Fire: Victorian Gothic grandeur on the Near West Side, minutes from downtown receptions. We filmed Mia & Stone (with the Old Post Office), Katelyn & Andrew (with the Old Post Office) and Ali & John (with the Union League Club) here.
Holy Name Cathedral
The seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago: an 1875 Gothic Revival cathedral at State and Superior. Published cathedral wedding offering $3,200; confirm current terms with the wedding office. Minutes from Magnificent Mile receptions. We filmed Ashley & Steve (with The Langham), Courtney & Adam (with Gibsons Italia) and Ann & Hansen (with Adler Planetarium) here.
St. Michael Catholic Church (Old Town)
Old Town’s 1852 landmark whose walls survived the Great Fire. Neighborhood charm, historic bells, and reception venues in every direction. We filmed Emily & Michael (with Theater on the Lake), Tori & Bill (with Theater on the Lake) and Emily & Tom (with Cafe Brauer) here.
Assumption Catholic Church (River North)
Chicago’s historic 1881 Italian parish, minutes from Loop receptions: an intimate ceremony setting the grand cathedrals can’t match. We filmed Kristina & Lucian (with Chicago Symphony Orchestra) here.
Saint Clement Church (Lincoln Park)
Chicago’s golden-domed ceremony church: a Byzantine-Romanesque interior unlike anything else in the city, minutes from downtown receptions. We filmed Meagan & Nick (with The Peninsula), Gen & Ryan (with the Saddle & Cycle Club) and Grace & Vincent (with the University Club) here.
Clubs & Historic Venues
University Club of Chicago
Cathedral Hall: a ninth-floor Gothic hall overlooking Millennium Park, one of the most dramatic rooms in the city. We filmed Kristen & Kyle (with Saint James Chapel) and Grace & Vincent (with Saint Clement Church) here.
Planning your budget? Read our University Club of Chicago wedding cost guide.
The Old Post Office
Art Deco landmark on the river: the marble Historic Lobby, The Meadow rooftop, and the Telegram Lounge. We filmed Mia & Stone (with Church of the Holy Family), Carli & Sean (with Saint James Chapel) and Kate & Ben (with Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church) here.
The Blackstone Hotel
Chicago’s 1910 “Hotel of Presidents” on Michigan Avenue: Crystal Ballroom glamour steps from Grant Park. Full weddings around $80,000; 100-guest celebrations from $21,000. We filmed Sarah & Richard (with Saint James Chapel) and Kamila & Yeguang here.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Weddings at Symphony Center on Michigan Avenue: the Grainger Ballroom, a 9th-floor club for cocktails, and the Art Institute gardens across the street. We filmed Kristina & Lucian (with Assumption Catholic Church) here.
Museum & Cultural Venues
The Art Institute of Chicago
Griffin Court’s soaring glass atrium seats up to 400. The museum doesn’t publish rates directly; third-party estimates put Griffin Court rental around $22,000. We filmed Lauren & Ryan (with St Michael Catholic Church), Gina & Benjamin (with Church of the Holy Family) and Cici & Vincent here.
Chicago Cultural Center
Preston Bradley Hall’s Tiffany dome is one of the most photographed ceremony backdrops in the city. City-managed space rental is $14,550 for one hall, $18,150 for both. We filmed Feyi & Ayo here.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Rose Terrace chuppahs and lakeside ceremonies across 385 acres. Facility rental ranges $2,000 to $30,000; food and beverage minimums run $30,000 to $40,000 in peak season. We filmed Jennifer & Josh and Taylor & Elan here.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
The Grand Foyer and Civic Opera House offer a genuinely theatrical ceremony backdrop. The Lyric doesn’t publish current rental rates; request a custom quote through their private events team. We filmed Chelsea & Kevin and Mandy & James here.
Private Clubs
Union League Club of Chicago
President’s Hall cocktails into a Lincoln Ballroom reception, downtown. Per-guest packages run $145 to $150; a member sponsor is required. We filmed Ali & John (with Church of the Holy Family) and Zac & Bridget (with Saint Clement Church) here.
Planning your budget? Read our Union League Club of Chicago wedding cost guide.
Chicago Athletic Association
White City and Madison Ballrooms overlooking Millennium Park; no membership required. Per-guest packages run $209 to $309, with no separate rental fee. We filmed Cayli & Matt (with St. John Berchmans Catholic Church) here.
Medinah Country Club
A storied private club requiring a member sponsor. Pricing isn’t published; couples work directly with the club once sponsored. We filmed Leila & Pat here.
Ivanhoe Club (Mundelein)
An all-inclusive club, no membership required, seating up to 300. Full weddings start around $15,000, with per-person packages from $125. We filmed Meghan & Lucas (with Christ Church Lake Forest) here.
Saddle & Cycle Club
A private lakefront club in Edgewater, founded in 1895 for riding and cycling: a country club wedding, with lawn and gardens, inside the city. Gen and Ryan married at St. Clement in August 2021 and celebrated at the club; we filmed eleven hours, one of us with each of them.
North Shore & Suburban Venues
Planning a wedding outside the city? See our local guides for Glenview, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Buffalo Grove and Milwaukee.
Lake Shore Country Club
A private club in Glencoe with Lake Michigan views, garden ceremonies, and lakefront golden-hour light. Most weddings around $68,000. We filmed Julie & Joe and Hailey & Austin here.
Glen View Club
A prestigious 1897 private club in Golf, Illinois: the Grand Ballroom, outdoor ceremony lawns, a private bridal balcony, and white-glove service. Most weddings $110,000+. We filmed Hannah & Sean (with Our Lady of Perpetual Help) and Madelyn & Andrew here.
The Armour House at Lake Forest Academy
A 1908 Italian Villa mansion on the Lake Forest Academy campus, with a marble staircase made for a wedding-day descent and room for about 250 guests. Jennifer and Rock brought Italian bistro lights and balcony vows to the estate; Amanda and Spencer’s September first look moved from the gardens to the grand staircase.
Deer Path Inn
A 1929 English-style inn in Lake Forest, with Windsor Hall for the reception and a short drive from the Church of St. Mary. Anna and Sean got ready at the Inn in June 2024, married at St. Mary, and came back to Windsor Hall for the reception; Aimee and Chase chose it for their winter wedding.
North Shore Country Club
A stately Glenview clubhouse on the course that hosted the 1933 U.S. Open. At Matthew and Barbara’s wedding, the club even made room for fireworks over the course.
The Club at Wynstone
A private golf club in North Barrington; both weddings we filmed here began with a ceremony at nearby St. Anne’s Church. Meghan and Matt arrived by Rolls-Royce in June; Kaitlyn and Hobie’s 24-guest autumn wedding ended with sunset portraits on the greens.
Church of St. Mary, Lake Forest
A Catholic parish founded in 1857 and rebuilt in 2012, often paired with a reception at the Deer Path Inn. Anna and Sean’s June 2024 Mass followed Catholic tradition closely, with “Ave Maria” for Anna’s entrance; Aimee and Chase married here in January 2017.
Christ Church Lake Forest
The flagship campus of Christ Church IL, a non-denominational church on Waukegan Road in Lake Forest. Meghan and Lucas married here, then celebrated at the Ivanhoe Club.
Modern & Loft Venues
167 Events (167 N Green St)
Fulton Market’s skyline-view venue with a rooftop terrace, the Town Hall ballroom, and attached garage parking. We filmed Andrew & Katherine (with Saint James Chapel) and Hannah & Michael (with Chicago History Museum) here.
Theater on the Lake
A 1920 lakefront landmark at Fullerton and the lake: Great Hall receptions, lakeside lawn ceremonies, and skyline views. Most weddings around $70,000. We filmed Emily & Michael (with St Michael Catholic Church), Tori & Bill (with St Michael Catholic Church) and Shannon & Michael (with Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church) here.
Planning your budget? Read our Theater on the Lake wedding cost guide.
Adler Planetarium
America’s first planetarium on the Museum Campus peninsula, with the most famous skyline view in Chicago. A third-party rental estimate is $6,400 to $13,000; confirm current pricing with Adler. We filmed Mina & Ammar, Ann & Hansen (with Holy Name Cathedral) and Karen & David here.
Destination Venues
Lake Geneva Country Club (Wisconsin)
An 1895 lakeside club in the Midwest’s classic resort town: lawn ceremonies on the water, patio cocktails, and a clubhouse ballroom. We filmed Gemma & Kevin here.
More Venues We Film At
We also film regularly at Salvage One, Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago Athletic Association, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, Adler Planetarium, and dozens more. Browse the full portfolio to see films from each.
Getting married in the off-season? See our guide to winter weddings in Chicago.
Chicago Wedding Vendor Guides
Once you have chosen your venue, our vendor guides can help with the rest of your team. Each recommendation comes with a real wedding we filmed: the 10 best wedding planners in Chicago, the 10 best wedding photographers, the best Chicago wedding bands and the top Chicago wedding design and décor companies.
Chicago Wedding Venue FAQ
How much do Chicago wedding venues cost?
Costs vary by venue, date, guest count, room, menu, and bar selection. Some venues publish rates; many hotels provide custom quotes instead. Use the linked venue guides as a starting point, then ask each venue for a current, itemized proposal including minimums, service charges, and taxes.
What is the best Chicago wedding venue for films?
Every venue above films beautifully in different ways: Saint James Chapel for ceremonies, The Langham for natural light, The Drake for historic grandeur, 167 Events for skyline views.
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