The Ritz-Carlton Chicago is a luxurious and sophisticated wedding venue on the Magnificent Mile, offering stunning views of the city and Lake Michigan. Known for impeccable service and elegant ballrooms, the Ritz provides one of the most refined settings in Chicago for your celebration, and one of our favorite places to film.
Hosting a Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Wedding Costs
- Venue rental: $10,000 to $20,000 in peak season (May to October); $8,000 to $15,000 off-peak, depending on the space and day of the week.
- Catering: typically $200 to $350 per person, with open bar packages starting around $50 per person.
- Ceremony fee: $2,000 to $5,000 for on-site ceremonies.
- Service charges and taxes: expect an additional 20 to 22 percent service charge plus sales tax.
Read our full Ritz-Carlton Chicago wedding cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
Planning Tips
- Book early. Peak-season Saturdays at the Ritz go quickly, often more than a year out.
- Consider off-peak dates. Winter weddings here are spectacular, and the rental savings are real.
- Take advantage of the hotel. Getting-ready suites, guest room blocks, and a post-wedding brunch keep the whole weekend in one beautiful place.
Filming Weddings at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
We have filmed many weddings at the Ritz, and it never stops delivering on camera. The ballroom’s scale and lighting flatter every reception, the lake and skyline views give us backdrops most venues can only dream of, and the Magnificent Mile location means dramatic drone establishing shots of the city. Watch our Ritz-Carlton wedding films on this page to see the venue in motion.
Ritz-Carlton Chicago Wedding FAQ
How much does a Ritz-Carlton Chicago wedding cost?
Most couples invest $8,000 to $20,000 in venue rental plus $200 to $350 per person for catering, before service charges. See our full cost guide.
When is the most affordable time to get married at the Ritz?
November through April, when rental fees drop meaningfully and dates are easier to secure.
Is The Ritz-Carlton good for wedding films?
Exceptional: grand ballroom light, lake and skyline views, and a location made for cinematic drone shots.
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