The Top 10 Hotels in Chicago for Your Dream Wedding


The 10 Best Hotels in Chicago for Your Wedding

Chicago’s hotels range from century-old grand dames to sleek modern towers, and we’ve filmed weddings across most of the city’s best. Here are ten we know well, each linked to our full cost breakdown and the real weddings we’ve captured there.

Wedding Ceremony at The Drake Hotel Chicago
Wedding Ceremony at The Drake Hotel Chicago

1. The Drake Hotel

A century of Gold Coast history, gilded ballrooms, and Oak Street Beach steps from the door. See the full Drake Hotel cost guide →

The bride and groom taking pictures outside the Langham Hotel in Chicago. Luxury at night – an iconic wedding picture in Chicago.
The bride and groom taking pictures outside the Langham Hotel in Chicago. Luxury at night – an iconic wedding picture in Chicago.

2. The Langham, Chicago

Sleek, modern, and set right on the river, often paired with a Saint James Chapel ceremony. See the full Langham cost guide →

The bride and groom dancing their first dance at The Peninsula Chicago.
The bride and groom dancing their first dance at The Peninsula Chicago.

3. The Peninsula Chicago

Refined, understated elegance just off the Magnificent Mile. See the full Peninsula cost guide →

The bride reveals her wedding dress to the bridesmaids for the first time at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
The bride reveals her wedding dress to the bridesmaids for the first time at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.

4. The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Panoramic skyline and lake views atop Water Tower Place, one of the venues we’ve filmed most. See the full Ritz-Carlton cost guide →

The bride and groom had their first look on the terrace of the Trump Hotel in Chicago.
The bride and groom had their first look on the terrace of the Trump Hotel in Chicago.

5. Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

Floor-to-ceiling river and skyline views from one of the city’s tallest towers. See the full Trump Hotel cost guide →

A magnificent setup for a reception at the InterContinental Chicago.
A magnificent setup for a reception at the InterContinental Chicago.

6. InterContinental Chicago

A historic Michigan Avenue landmark with a stunning junior olympic pool hall for portraits. See the full InterContinental cost guide →

This is an iconic shot from the wedding at the LondonHouse Chicago.
This is an iconic shot from the wedding at the LondonHouse Chicago.

7. LondonHouse Chicago

A rooftop with one of the best skyline backdrops in the city, right on the river. See the full LondonHouse cost guide →

The bride and groom pose for an iconic wedding photo with the city of Chicago in the background.
The bride and groom pose for an iconic wedding photo with the city of Chicago in the background.

8. Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Old-world South Loop grandeur, often paired with a Saint James Chapel ceremony. See the full Blackstone cost guide →

The beautiful front entrance of the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago.
The beautiful front entrance of the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago.

9. Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel

A Gold Coast classic with Art Deco detail and a storied Chicago history. See the full Millennium Knickerbocker cost guide →

The bride and groom are dancing their first dance at the Hilton Chicago, one of the best hotels for hosting a big wedding.
The bride and groom are dancing their first dance at the Hilton Chicago, one of the best hotels for hosting a big wedding.

10. Hilton Chicago

One of the largest hotels in the city, with grand ballrooms built for big celebrations. See the full Hilton Chicago cost guide →

Planning a Chicago Hotel Wedding?

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