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Fairlie

$5k - $9k For 100 Guests
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Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of April through December. These prices are available for the months of January through March.
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$5,500 starting price
Reception
$5,500 starting price
Ceremony
$5,500 starting price

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

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
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    Clare R. Married on 09/30/2022
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    Book The Fairlie Now!

    There are not enough good and kind words to say about the Fairlie and the people who work there. Alexis and Andrea are absolute gems! Alexis was so quick to respond to any question I had for her for over a year and was so accommodating while also being truly interested in our wedding.
    The Fairlie itself was absolutely perfect and magical. Elegant yet industrial and so true to Chicago aesthetic. The suites were perfect for our needs and the open concept and large bar were perfect for the 150 guests at our wedding and it could definitely accommodate a larger party. We used the upstairs loft for a photo booth, bourbon bar and lounge and we got so many compliments.
    This venue is so worth the price. The BYO policy and ability to select any vendor makes it unique and gives you the ability to really make your event your own. Alexis also had plenty of recommended vendors that we ended up selecting. Our wedding was an absolute dream and we have Alexis, her team and the Fairlie to thank for it!
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    Highly recommend!

    Highly recommend having your event at the Fairlie! They were so easy to work with - flexible, kind, easy going, and responsive. The space is also beautiful and easy to transform, and also has great acoustics (guests seeking a little bit of peace and quiet were able to spend time on the mezzanine level).
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    Kaylie L. Married on 08/12/2022
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    Truly a showstopper venue

    We fell in love with Fairlie the moment we stepped inside! We wanted something industrial, unique and memorable, and Fairlie ticked all the boxes. The grand staircase, super high ceilings with natural light, giant bar, exposed brick, wall sconces, and chandelier were all so beautiful that we didn't need to add many decorations to make the space feel elegant. There are so many unique touches that allowed us to be creative with the space (magnetic metal wall, marquee sign, even a tuk tuk!!), and Alexis and Andria gave us a lot of great tips how to maximize the different areas! We ended up getting married at the bottom of the grand staircase, which made for a unique entrance and amazing photos! The space is gigantic and will easily fit hundreds, but our wedding of ~100 guests still felt intimate the way the space was set up. The ladies at Fairlie were so flexible, it was incredibly easy to set up multiple visits to the venue, walk-throughs with our vendors, and the rehearsal the night before. They were both incredibly fast at responding to any questions and had some great vendor recommendations as well! It was super great to be able to bring in our own food and beverage as well, which ended up saving us a good deal of money. We had food trucks for dinner parked right outside the doors, which was a hit with our guests. The whole day starting with set-up and getting ready at the venue, until midnight when we left, went so smoothly. We would not have changed a thing, and were so happy we chose Fairlie. Highly recommend!
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