The Museum of Broadcast Communications brings a distinctive, modern edge to a Chicago wedding: a museum dedicated to the history of radio and television, with a state-of-the-art screening room and event space unlike anything else in the city. For couples who want a reception with real personality, it’s a striking alternative to the usual ballrooms.
A Museum of Broadcast Communications Wedding Film
Watch Kathleen & Brian’s Chicago wedding: vows at Holy Name Cathedral, a Second City Trolley tour of the city, and a Space Jam-themed reception with spiked milkshakes and a packed dance floor.
The Spaces
The museum’s screening room and event space offer cutting-edge technology and a one-of-a-kind ambiance, giving planners and designers a blank canvas to transform for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Kathleen & Brian’s team, LOLA Event Productions and HMR Designs, turned the space into a modern reception with room for a full band and dance floor.
Ceremony Options
The museum functions as a reception venue; couples marry at a nearby church and transfer over for the celebration. Kathleen & Brian paired it with a ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral, one of several downtown churches within easy reach.
Photo & Video Locations
The museum’s downtown location puts it within reach of some of the city’s best portrait spots. Kathleen & Brian’s Second City Trolley tour hit the Board of Trade, Olive Park, and the Chicago Theatre, plus a sentimental stop at the Anita Dee dock.
What a Museum of Broadcast Communications Wedding Costs
Pricing depends on guest count, chosen setup, season, and catering package. We recommend contacting the museum’s event team directly for current rental and catering figures.
Filming Weddings at the Museum of Broadcast Communications
This venue rewards couples who want their reception to feel different from a typical hotel ballroom: the screening room’s technology and modern design give us a distinctive visual palette, and the space’s flexibility means every wedding here looks a little different on camera. We’ve filmed a full band, a themed grand entrance, and a packed dance floor in this room and know how to make the most of its energy.
FAQ
Is the Museum of Broadcast Communications a ceremony or reception venue?
Primarily reception. Kathleen & Brian married at Holy Name Cathedral and used the museum for their celebration.
What makes this venue different from a typical Chicago ballroom?
Its screening room and event space combine museum-grade design with modern technology, giving receptions a distinctive look and feel.
What churches pair well with the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
Downtown churches like Holy Name Cathedral are a short transfer away.
Who films weddings at the Museum of Broadcast Communications?
We do. Check your date →