Galleria Marchetti Chicago Wedding | Venue Guide & Films

Galleria Marchetti is a garden-inspired event venue rooted in Chicago since 1924, when Italian immigrant Giuseppe Marchetti opened the legendary Como Inn. Generations later, that family hospitality lives on at Galleria Marchetti, still family-owned and operated, tucked into a lush, tented property just minutes from downtown.

The Spaces

• The Pavilion: the larger of the two venues, a three-space layout with a courtyard, an old-world anteroom, and a 6,000-square-foot tented ballroom with lighting, heating, and air conditioning. Seated capacity up to 450 (375 with a dance floor), cocktail-style up to 900.
• La Pergola: an intimate 3,000-square-foot glass-enclosed ballroom with Moroccan brass sconces, travertine flooring, and a motorized retractable roof. Seated capacity up to 180 (150 with a dance floor), cocktail-style up to 250.

Wedding Costs

Full wedding pricing (ceremony and reception) typically starts around $15,000 for off-peak dates and $23,000 for peak-season dates, with all-inclusive packages covering venue rental, rentals, food and beverage, and decor.

Filming Weddings at Galleria Marchetti

Galleria Marchetti gives us something few Chicago venues can: real greenery and garden texture inside a tented, climate-controlled space, no matter the season. Between the courtyard, the anteroom, and the ballroom, the light and backdrop change constantly through a single reception, and La Pergola’s retractable roof adds a genuinely cinematic option when the weather cooperates. We’ve filmed weddings here full of surprises, from a mariachi band during cocktail hour to a Flaming Donuts station on the dance floor, and the venue’s flexibility gives every couple room to make the night their own.

Galleria Marchetti Wedding FAQ

How much does a Galleria Marchetti wedding cost?
Full wedding packages typically run $15,000 to $23,000 depending on season, all-inclusive of venue rental, rentals, food and beverage, and decor.

Can we host both the ceremony and reception on-site?
Yes. Many couples hold their full celebration at Galleria Marchetti; others, like the weddings we’ve filmed here, pair it with a downtown ceremony venue like Holy Name Cathedral.

Which space is right for our wedding?
The Pavilion suits larger celebrations up to 450 seated guests, while La Pergola is built for more intimate weddings up to 180 seated guests.

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