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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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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Describe your venue:

Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Tables

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Fairlie

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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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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

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.

Marissa
Marissa Sent on 02/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The venue you've been looking for

We got married at Fairlie in November and it was everything we were looking for in a venue! The vibe was everything and made it easy to keep the aesthetic with minimal additional decor. The team was very responsive to our many questions and made suggestions to make sure everything we envisioned was executed perfectly. We also received lots of feedback from our guests on how much they loved the venue and the food (we hired Lula Cafe, one of Fairlie’s pre-approved caterers). Fairlie checked all our boxes, especially that they are BYOB and dog-friendly.

Photo + Video: Ghost Edits
Caterer: Lula Cafe
Dessert: First Slice Pie Cafe
Late Night Tacos: La Catrina
Florist: Southside Blooms
Mariachi: Mariachi Sirenas
Pet Attendants: Sit, Wag, & Wed
Hair + Makeup: Chicago Avenue Salon
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding at Fairlie

In our search for wedding ceremony/reception venues in Chicagoland, it was hard to compete with Fairlie - we know we made the right choice! There’s not much you have to add to the space to have it picturesque and wedding-ready; but the Fairlie team is very accommodating in allowing you to bring various decor and games. Similarly, not much has to be done at night to create a gorgeous ambience with Fairlie’s candles and orange lighting. We had more than enough space for the bride, groom, family, and bridal party to get ready. A few months ahead of our wedding, we paid for early entrance to allow for hair and makeup, photography, and ceremony set-up; potential clients should consider booking additional hours for their wedding day. We also appreciate the attentiveness of the team to allow us to change the temperature throughout the day (a member of our party with Multiple Sclerosis has symptoms flare-up when they are too cold). The pictures speak for themselves, there’s plenty of parking available for guests, and the team is great!
Miriam
Miriam Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!!!

Where to even begin, the venue is stunning and Andria was just amazing to work with! We are so happy with our choice to get married at Fairlie. The space, staff, and vibe are all incredible, and our guests are still talking about it. We cannot recommend this space more!!
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