Gibsons Italia sits on the Chicago River in River North, with glass walls framing the skyline and river views for a reception unlike most banquet halls in the city. It pairs naturally with a downtown ceremony, and we’ve filmed exactly that combination.

A Wedding We Have Filmed at Gibsons Italia

Courtney and Adam celebrated an intimate, 50-guest wedding on July 25, 2020, with a ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral sealed by a grand exit to live bagpipes, then brought the evening to Gibsons Italia, where the riverside glass walls framed the skyline for cocktails. The night’s emotional peak was a first dance to Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You.”

Watch the full story: Courtney & Adam: A Chicago City Romance at Holy Name Cathedral & Gibsons Italia

Filming Weddings at Gibsons Italia

The riverside glass walls give us skyline and river views in nearly every direction, which makes for some of the best golden-hour and evening reception footage in the city. Courtney and Adam’s wedding showed us that an intimate guest count loses none of the cinematic quality here, so the space works well whether you’re hosting 50 guests or a much larger celebration.

What a Gibsons Italia Wedding Costs

Contact Gibsons Italia’s private events team directly for current venue rental rates and menu pricing.

FAQ

Can Gibsons Italia work for a smaller, intimate wedding?
Yes, Courtney and Adam’s 50-guest celebration here proved a smaller wedding can still feel fully cinematic.

What does Gibsons Italia look like on film?
The riverside glass walls give receptions a skyline backdrop that changes beautifully from cocktail hour into evening.

Do you pair Gibsons Italia with a nearby ceremony venue?
Yes, Courtney and Adam married at Holy Name Cathedral before their Gibsons Italia reception, a combination we know well.

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