Bridgeport Art Center
Bridgeport Art Center sits inside the former Spiegel catalog warehouse at 1200 W. 35th Street, a 1911 industrial building converted in 2001 into a 500,000-square-foot creative hub of galleries, artist studios, and event space. Its two wedding venues, the Skyline Loft and the Sculpture Garden, trade downtown polish for raw brick, timber beams, and a genuinely artistic backdrop.
Hosting a Wedding at Bridgeport Art Center
The Spaces
- Skyline Loft: an 18,000-square-foot open loft on the top floor with exposed brick, timber construction, a 120-foot skylight running the length of the room, and panoramic Chicago skyline views. Seats up to 600 for dinner, or 900 for a reception.
- Sculpture Garden: an ivy-filled outdoor courtyard built along a former railway, with 4,500 covered square feet and rotating sculptures from local and international artists.
Wedding Costs
Venue rental runs roughly $5,500 to $9,500 depending on date, though most full weddings at Bridgeport Art Center, including catering, bar service, and other vendors, land closer to $65,000 all-in.
Filming Weddings at Bridgeport Art Center
The Skyline Loft’s skylight is the reason we love filming here: it washes the room in natural light during the day and turns into a dramatic, glowing ceiling once the sun goes down and the up-lighting takes over. We filmed Sydney & Brian’s winter wedding in the Skyline Loft, where the room was transformed with ivory fabric swags, amber lighting, and a custom winter pattern projected across the ceiling.
Bridgeport Art Center Wedding FAQ
How much does a Bridgeport Art Center wedding cost?
Venue rental alone runs about $5,500 to $9,500, but a full wedding with catering and vendors typically totals around $65,000.
What was Bridgeport Art Center before it was a wedding venue?
It’s housed in the former Spiegel catalog warehouse, built in 1911 and converted into a creative arts complex in 2001.
Can you have an outdoor ceremony at Bridgeport Art Center?
Yes, the Sculpture Garden offers a covered outdoor courtyard with rotating art installations as a backdrop.
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