Top wedding venues in Chicago, IL on Zola

Updated 6/7/2025

When celebrating your love, you’ll want to choose a venue that feels true to you as a couple. Barn or brewery? Skyline or shoreline? Your venue is often one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make when wedding planning—but it doesn’t have to be stressful! We’ve got you with this year’s most-loved venues. These wedding venues have some of the best reviews from Zola couples.

Loft on Lake

Up to 150 guestsRaw spaceIndoor
Loft on Lake
Loft on Lake

Loft on Lake

Up to 150 guestsRaw spaceIndoor
What couples are saying
We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space is both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill’s day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.
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City View Loft Chicago

Up to 150 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
City View Loft Chicago
City View Loft Chicago

City View Loft Chicago

Up to 150 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
The most perfect venue for a dreamy city loft vibe with an insanely gorgeous view of the skyline! The transition from the first floor for our ceremony/cocktail hour to the second floor for our reception made it such a fun experience. Working with City View from start to finish was amazing. Shout out to Mary for being such a kind and helpful contact for us. She made sure everything was perfect for us! Thank you for our making our dream day happen!!!
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The Blackstone Hotel, Autograph Collection

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
The Blackstone Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Blackstone Hotel, Autograph Collection

The Blackstone Hotel, Autograph Collection

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
My wedding experience at the Blackstone was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we stepped into the venue to the final farewell, every detail was flawlessly executed. We worked with Carly, the event coordinator throughout the months leading up to the wedding date. She was talented and unbelievably dedicated to making the wedding everything we imagined. From our initial meeting months before the big day to the final moments of the reception, Carly's attention to detail, creativity, and poise made the day truly stress-free. The venue itself was a picturesque backdrop, absolutely stunning. Guests jaws dropped the moment they
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The Newberry Library

Up to 160 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
The Newberry Library
The Newberry Library

The Newberry Library

Up to 160 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
I'm a Chicago based wedding photographer, and the Newberry Library is one of my favorite venue to photograph at. First, the spaces are beautiful. New renovations are more modern while maintaining the historic feel. It's an incredible blend of designs. The staff is also highly professional, friendly and accommodating. Some of the best people to help plan your big day. Definitely make an appointment to see this venue!
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Field Museum

Up to 1000 guestsRaw spaceIndoor & outdoor
Field Museum
Field Museum

Field Museum

Up to 1000 guestsRaw spaceIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
My husband and I just celebrated our wedding reception at the Field and it was beyond anything I could have dreamed. Peyton and every single Field staff member were amazing to work with. The Field works with the most remarkable vendors in the city and every minute detail is considered and covered. The museum has been a special place for my husband and I. For us to have had our reception there was a dream come true. There is no other space in the city like it! Our guests had a ball being able to explore the exhibits and grounds
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Bottom Lounge

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
Bottom Lounge
Bottom Lounge

Bottom Lounge

Up to 200 guestsSelect servicesIndoor & outdoor
What couples are saying
We had our wedding at the Bottom Lounge in May of 2023. We always thought getting married in the city would be above our budget, however the Bottom Lounge is an amazing West Loop venue that is affordably priced. The space is a gorgeous city loft space, and does not require much decor as the space is stunning. Natalie M. is the best part of the Bottom Lounge. She is an expert in weddings and wedding decor and will help you have the best day. Natalie managed our decor and did an incredible job - everything looked perfect. She also
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Fairlie

Up to 350 guestsRaw spaceIndoor
Fairlie
Fairlie

Fairlie

Up to 350 guestsRaw spaceIndoor
What couples are saying
We are so grateful we had the Fairlie as our wedding venue. The entire team is amazing and so helpful. It is a stunning and reasonably priced location. We did not have a wedding planner nor coordinator and I feel that was possible because of the help of the great Fairlie team - Alison, Alexis, and Orlando were amazing. They helped us build out our day of timeline and helped so much with last minute items that came up. We had no clue who to choose as a caterer & it was great that their team requires you to work
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Biagio Events & Catering

Up to 450 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
Biagio Events & Catering
Biagio Events & Catering

Biagio Events & Catering

Up to 450 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
As a photographer, we get to visit Biagios often. We are so glad the staff is accommodating, from the sales to the kitchen staff. The venue is beautiful. The food is great. The ambiance is pleasant. They have several rooms to match your theme. Book this venue for your next event!
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Room 1520

Up to 150 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
Room 1520
Room 1520

Room 1520

Up to 150 guestsSelect servicesIndoor
What couples are saying
We worked with Room1520 over a period of two years due to the pandemic. They were so great to work with especially given the chaotic experience of postponing a wedding during that time. Ashley was easy to communicate with throughout the process and so laidback and ready to answer questions. The layout and amenities at Room1520 were perfect for our wedding. Many of our guests were complementary of the space and the bridal suite made getting ready and staying organized easy. It's such a beautiful venue that you can get away with minimal decor and still produce a great event.
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JW Marriott Chicago

Up to 400 guestsSelect services
JW Marriott Chicago
JW Marriott Chicago

JW Marriott Chicago

Up to 400 guestsSelect services
What couples are saying
WOW! We recently hosted our daughter’s wedding in the Burnham Ballroom at the JW Marriott on west Adams, and it was a huge success on every level. There may be many hotels in the downtown/River North area that can accommodate 250 for a wedding, but none matched the combination of value, historic beauty, and a dedicated & coordinated team that is so client-focused as the JW Marriott downtown. From our first jaw-dropping peek at the remodeled exquisite Burnham Ballroom (after viewing over 20 other nearby venues), the JW instantly “vaulted” into first place. But first we had to get through the
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The entire team is amazing and so helpful. It is a stunning and reasonably priced location. We did not have a wedding planner nor coordinator and I feel that was possible because of the help of the great Fairlie team - Alison, Alexis, and Orlando were amazing. They helped us build out our day of timeline and helped so much with last minute items that came up. We had no clue who to choose as a caterer & it was great that their team requires you to work with one of their preferred caterers - we could not have been happier with the caterer we met because of the Fairlie. Because they do this - everything is seamless. Our guests could not stop commenting on how gorgeous of a venue the Fairlie is. 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