Trump Tower Chicago rises directly on the Chicago River, giving couples panoramic skyline and river views unlike almost any other venue in the city. Its 16th-floor event space and glass-walled interiors make it a striking backdrop for both cocktail hour and a grand ballroom reception.
A Trump Tower Chicago Wedding Film
Watch Valerie & Ken’s wedding: vows at Saint Clement Church, a Chicago River and lake cruise aboard Wendella’s Ouilmette, and a Trump Tower reception capped with fireworks over the skyline.
The Spaces
The hotel’s 16th floor hosts the Grand Foyer for cocktail hour and the Grand Ballroom for dinner and dancing, both with sweeping views of the river and skyline. The hotel’s own dock gives couples direct access to a river or lake cruise as part of the wedding day, a unique portrait opportunity few other venues can offer.
Ceremony Options
Trump Tower functions primarily as a reception venue; couples marry at a nearby church and transfer over. Valerie & Ken paired it with a ceremony at Saint Clement Church in Lincoln Park.
Photo & Video Locations
Beyond the hotel’s own dock and skyline views, nearby spots include North Pond, the State Street Bridge, and the Michigan Avenue median, all part of Valerie & Ken’s city tour before their reception.
What a Trump Tower Chicago Wedding Costs
Pricing depends on guest count, chosen spaces, season, and catering package. We recommend contacting the venue’s event team directly for current rental and catering figures.
Filming Weddings at Trump Tower Chicago
This venue gives our films a genuinely unique sequence: a river and lake cruise for sweeping panoramic portraits, followed by a reception with skyline views from the Grand Foyer through the Grand Ballroom. We coordinated around a private dock departure and a rooftop-level fireworks finale, and we know how to expose for the glass-walled interiors as the light shifts from golden hour into evening.
FAQ
Can you have both ceremony and reception at Trump Tower Chicago?
Trump Tower primarily hosts receptions; couples typically marry nearby, as Valerie & Ken did at Saint Clement Church, and transfer over.
Is there a river or boat portrait option at Trump Tower?
Yes, the hotel’s own dock gives access to a river and lake cruise, which we’ve used for sweeping skyline portrait footage.
What makes Trump Tower good for wedding films?
The panoramic river and skyline views from the Grand Foyer and Grand Ballroom, plus the option for a private cruise portrait session unlike any other Chicago venue.
Who films weddings at Trump Tower Chicago?
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