About
Fairlie is a wedding event venue located in Chicago, Illinois. Boasting contemporary architecture and elegant, industrial interior design, this venue offers couples a fresh space to host their ceremony or reception. Providing guest packages including features that range from personalized welcome signage to on-site security, this wedding location aims for couples to experience a seamless and unforgettable celebration full of unique + personal touches.
Facilities and Capacity
Boasting a combined available 15,000 square feet across the building’s ceremony + reception area and adjacent mezzanines + dressing lounges, Fairlie provides tables + seating for up to 250 guests with an additional 10 cocktail tables available for use. Its interior space juxtaposes warm, exposed-brick walls, raw steel and marbled concrete accents, creating a modern, yet timeless atmosphere. Skylight atrium windows allow natural light to blend with industrial-style lighting fixtures within the main hall and flowing voile drapes incorporate a soft elegance. A custom-designed steel and grid staircase grants guests access to the second floor loft and lounge space. Other notable features of the location include:
- Built-in bar
- A pet-friendly ceremony
- Motor vehicle entry into the building interior, suitable to pull-in vendors or food trucks
- Fully-equipped prep kitchen
- Coat check
- Two outfitted get-ready rooms with ensuite restrooms
- Onsite parking lot and street parking access
Services Offered
Along with their comprehensive amenities and structural features available for couples renting the space, the staff at Fairlie secures a wide range of services to facilitate event planning and preparation. For both ceremonies and receptions, some of the services offered onsite are as follows:
- Consultations that involve vendor referrals
- An on-location event manager offering preparation assistance
- Security staff providing guest management services
- WiFi
- Farm-style table and steel chairs included
- Full-length drapery to enclose and separate ceremony and reception areas
- 1 hour of scheduled acccess for engagement photo shoots
- Year-round booking availability
- Customizable Hue LED lighting for entrance, mezzanine, and reception areas
- Woman-owned
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Review summary
Fairlie in Chicago is highly praised by multiple reviewees for its stunning and magical wedding venue, accommodating staff, and beautiful aesthetics. The venue provided ample space for both small and large weddings, with unique and versatile features like industrial design, high ceilings, exposed brick, and a grand staircase that impressed guests. The BYOB policy, vendor flexibility, and personalized touches such as a tuk-tuk entrance and a Fairlie decanter gift were standout features that made wedding planning seamless and memorable. The team, including Alexis and Andrea, received glowing feedback for their professionalism, organization, and attentiveness, ensuring a smooth and stress-free wedding experience.




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