Langham Chicago Wedding Cost Guide (2027)

Planning a wedding at The Langham Chicago? As wedding videographers who’ve filmed there, here’s the realistic cost breakdown for 2027.

Venue Rental Fees

Venue rental runs $15,000 to $20,000+, depending on the ballroom or event space, day of the week, season, and whether food and beverage minimums are met. The Devonshire Ballroom, the signature space with floor-to-ceiling river views, sits at the top of that range.

Food and Beverage

Catering runs $275 to $450+ per person, depending on the menu, bar package, and level of service. As with most luxury hotel ballrooms, pricing is quoted directly by the hotel’s events team rather than published as a flat rate.

Service charge and tax: budget an additional percentage on top of your rental, catering, and bar costs, standard for full-service luxury hotels.

Other Costs to Budget

Vendors: photography, videography, florals, music, and planning are separate from the venue. Given the Langham’s luxury tier, most couples we’ve worked with budget for a full luxury vendor team to match.

Sample Budget: 150 Guests, Peak-Season Saturday

• Venue rental: $18,000
• Catering (150 × $350): $52,500
• Service charge and tax (~22%): $15,510
• Venue total: roughly $86,000, before bar upgrades and outside vendors.

Full luxury weekends with room blocks, welcome events, and larger guest counts commonly run $150,000 to $200,000+ all-in.

Is Langham Chicago Worth It?

We’ve filmed multiple weddings at the Langham, including Kaitlyn & Justin’s autumn celebration and Amanda & Dan’s chic urban wedding. The Devonshire Ballroom’s natural light means receptions look luminous on camera without heavy lighting rigs, the riverfront location gives us skyline and Riverwalk shots steps from the door, and the getting-ready suites are among the most beautiful in the city. See our full Langham Chicago venue guide and films.

Langham Chicago Wedding Cost FAQ

What is the minimum cost for a Langham Chicago wedding?
Venue rental starts around $15,000, and with catering, service charges, and tax, a full wedding typically runs $75,000 to $150,000+, with larger luxury celebrations exceeding $200,000.

Is catering included in the rental fee?
No, catering is quoted separately based on your menu and bar package selections. Confirm current pricing directly with the hotel’s events team.

How can we save money at the Langham?
Choose an off-peak date or day of the week, simplify the bar package, and confirm exactly what’s included in your rental before signing.

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