The Hilton Chicago is a historic hotel on Michigan Avenue overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, one of the largest and most storied ballroom venues in the city. Its scale makes it a natural fit for couples with big guest lists and cultural celebrations that call for a full dance floor.
A Hilton Chicago Wedding Film
Watch Alex & Paul’s winter wedding: vows at Saint Joseph’s Church, a 26-person wedding party photo tour, and a 335-guest reception in the Grand Ballroom.
The Spaces
The Hilton’s grand ballrooms are built for large-scale receptions, with flexible configurations that comfortably hosted both a 285-guest and a 335-guest wedding we’ve filmed. The Normandie Lounge, with its grand piano, is a favorite for a sophisticated cocktail hour, and the hotel offers elegant suites for getting-ready coverage the morning of the wedding.
A Greek Wedding at the Hilton Chicago
Caroline & Vasilios’s celebration brought a full Greek wedding reception to the Hilton after their ceremony at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with a Rolls Royce getaway, a Normandie Lounge cocktail hour, and a Grand Ballroom floor packed with traditional Greek dancing.
Ceremony Options
Both couples we’ve filmed married off-site at a nearby church and used the Hilton for reception only: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Saint Joseph’s Church. The hotel’s central downtown location keeps the transfer short regardless of which church you choose, and shuttle service between the two is common for larger guest lists.
Location and Parking
The Hilton sits directly on Michigan Avenue with views of Grant Park and Lake Michigan. Valet and self-parking are available on-site, though many guests use nearby garages or rideshare given the downtown location.
What a Hilton Chicago Wedding Costs
Pricing depends on guest count, chosen ballroom, season, and catering package. We recommend contacting the hotel’s event sales team directly for current rental and catering figures.
Filming Weddings at the Hilton Chicago
This venue rewards couples with a large guest list and a full celebration in mind: the ballroom’s scale carries big cultural traditions, from a Greek dance floor to a candlelit grand entrance, and its Michigan Avenue location gives us Grant Park and skyline options for portraits nearby. We’ve filmed weddings here topping 300 guests and know how to keep a big room feeling intimate on camera.
FAQ
How many guests can the Hilton Chicago accommodate?
It’s one of the largest hotel ballrooms in the city; we’ve filmed weddings here with 285 and 335 guests. Confirm current capacity figures with the hotel’s events team.
Is the Hilton Chicago good for cultural celebrations?
Yes. We’ve filmed a full Greek Orthodox wedding reception here with traditional dancing led by the Koumbaro, alongside classic Catholic wedding celebrations.
Where do couples marry before a Hilton Chicago reception?
Both weddings we’ve filmed paired the Hilton with a nearby church: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Saint Joseph’s Church.
Who films weddings at the Hilton Chicago?
We do, from intimate ceremonies to 300-plus-guest receptions. Check your date →