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Lacuna Events by LM
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About this venue
Lacuna Events by LM is Chicago's premier industrial creative event space for weddings and large-scale celebrations.
This five-story venue offers a range of options for your upcoming wedding or celebration, inlcuding four unique event spaces to choose from that vary from industrial modern architecture to rooftop panoramic skyline access. See a summary of our venue's below.
The SkyDeck
Lacuna’s spacious Skydeck, with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline, is a picturesque backdrop to exchange your “I Do’s” and share cocktails with your guests in the warmer months.
La Galleria
The fifth floor La Galleria offers private access to the SkyDeck and includes a custom bar area, dimmable bistro lighting and large picture windows with views of the Chicago skyline.
The Reverie Gallery
Indoors, Lacuna offers two separate events spaces perfect for any celebration. The first floor Reverie Gallery, featuring a salvaged shipping container bar, hand crafted cedar bench seating and abundant eclectic charm, can accommodate up to 350 for a seated reception.
Magik Street
The newly renovated Magik Street, located on the first floor, is the ideal space to gather for cocktails in the colder months. The space includes a restaurant style show kitchen, custom bar and a landscaped deck with gas fire pits.
Established in 1897, Lacuna's expansive 250,000 square-foot property was once the world’s largest macaroni factory. The space has since been expertly restored and offers couples an ideal location to celebrate their union in style.
Catering needs for all spaces are handled by Lacuna’s in house caterer, LM Catering & Events.
2150 S Canalport Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Experience
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11 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
Weddings at this venue
Sarah & Dave
74 photos
FAQ
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?
$2,000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$1,500
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?
$900
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$750
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$20
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Historic Building
Loft
Rooftop
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
What event services do you offer?
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Chairs
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
April
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Lacuna Lofts is a unique, artsy venue with a stunning rooftop/skyline view and versatile indoor spaces, including a large dance floor. Staff and coordinators were responsive, professional, and attentive, and day-of logistics ran smoothly. Guests raved about the food, service, and flexible policies like bringing your own alcohol.
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Jazmine Sent on 10/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
All in one! Ceremony, Reception, Staff, Support - you name it!
Lacuna Events is THE place to get married (specifically for me, Lacuna Lofts). It was the first of only two places we toured for venues, and I fell in love with it instantly. Not only because it is such a unique venue, but all the staff I interacted with were both fun and helpful. I can say this specifically about Tania who probably had a million things going on but always made it feel like I was the only person on her radar. She was professional, SO easy to work with, a wealth of knowledge and advice and I could tell she genuinely had myself and the weddings best interest at top of mind with every interaction. The day of staff were lovely and the food is AMAZING. It has been a month since our wedding and we are still getting compliments on it - and a close friend of mine even booked this space for her 2026 wedding. Choosing this venue was the easiest decision in my whole wedding planning experience. I have endless praise and applause for this venue and all of the people who help propel it from a cool and artsy space to an unforgettable experience.
Jessica Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Great experience
Lacuna Lofts was a great place to have our venue, we would do it again if we could. The building itself is such a unique, artsy gem, full of character and creativity—and we got so many compliments from our guests on how cool and different it was. The building can be a little confusing to access on your own, but on the wedding day, all of the entrances were manned to help our guests.
We knew it was the one when we saw the rooftop. I wanted to have a place that had the option for a rooftop, of course weather dependent, and we got very lucky that the weather was perfect. They of course have a backup plan for inclement weather.
Our reception was in the “La Galeria” space, which is the smaller room. It had an intimate, cozy vibe that made everything feel warm and connected.
Many guests raved about the food--when we did our mingling, lots of our guests had entirely clean plates!
We also can’t say enough good things about our venue coordinator, Tania. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and real throughout the entire planning process. She gave us solid, honest advice when we needed it most and always made us feel supported and in good hands. Her calm, grounded energy made a huge difference and helped everything run smoothly.
We’re so happy we chose this venue. It was the perfect backdrop for our day and helped create memories we’ll cherish forever.
We knew it was the one when we saw the rooftop. I wanted to have a place that had the option for a rooftop, of course weather dependent, and we got very lucky that the weather was perfect. They of course have a backup plan for inclement weather.
Our reception was in the “La Galeria” space, which is the smaller room. It had an intimate, cozy vibe that made everything feel warm and connected.
Many guests raved about the food--when we did our mingling, lots of our guests had entirely clean plates!
We also can’t say enough good things about our venue coordinator, Tania. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and real throughout the entire planning process. She gave us solid, honest advice when we needed it most and always made us feel supported and in good hands. Her calm, grounded energy made a huge difference and helped everything run smoothly.
We’re so happy we chose this venue. It was the perfect backdrop for our day and helped create memories we’ll cherish forever.
Sarah Sent on 03/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Unique & Seamless
My husband and I lost track of the number of friends and family members who came up to us at our wedding and in the days after to rave about Lacuna Lofts - from the art to the wood to the lights! We immediately fell in love with Lacuna Lofts when we toured the space, and the art we loved so much looked incredible in our wedding photos. Tania and the whole Lacuna Lofts team was a DREAM to work with throughout our planning process. Tania was so responsive, professional, and accommodating to our different needs and requests. It was so easy working with Tania on both the venue and catering, and that showed in how perfect our wedding day went! If you are looking for a unique, unforgettable wedding venue, it does not get better than Lacuna Lofts in Chicago!
Hannah Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful, unique venue with an incredible staff
My husband and I are both thrilled that we chose Lacuna Lofts as the venue for the wedding.
The People:
Everyone we met from Lacuna was wonderful to work with. We primarily worked with Laura leading up to the wedding. She was incredibly helpful and very responsive to all of our questions (and we had a lot of questions). She has a great upbeat personality that made the little stressful moments throughout the process better.
We also had a great experience with the staff during the wedding day. The security guard was very personable and responsive. The waitstaff and bartenders were quick and professional and excellent at cleaning up quickly when our some of our klutzier guests kept spilling their drinks.
The Food:
We were very impressed with the quality of our tasting. There was a good variety of options and everything tasted great. We received a number of compliments from our guests. The desserts were incredible and the family style sides were pretty popular. We also really liked the fact that Lacuna allows you to bring in your own alcohol from Binny’s and other suppliers, so we had more control over what wine and drink selection we could offer.
The Venue:
The venue is gorgeous. Our guests were blown away by the Chicago skyline for the ceremony. We were in the galleria for the reception and absolutely loved it. We fell in love with the artsy vibe and love that the venue has a good balance of unique visuals without being too overwhelming. Another huge selling point for us was the large dance floor. We had plenty of space for our 180 guests to dance all night long.
The People:
Everyone we met from Lacuna was wonderful to work with. We primarily worked with Laura leading up to the wedding. She was incredibly helpful and very responsive to all of our questions (and we had a lot of questions). She has a great upbeat personality that made the little stressful moments throughout the process better.
We also had a great experience with the staff during the wedding day. The security guard was very personable and responsive. The waitstaff and bartenders were quick and professional and excellent at cleaning up quickly when our some of our klutzier guests kept spilling their drinks.
The Food:
We were very impressed with the quality of our tasting. There was a good variety of options and everything tasted great. We received a number of compliments from our guests. The desserts were incredible and the family style sides were pretty popular. We also really liked the fact that Lacuna allows you to bring in your own alcohol from Binny’s and other suppliers, so we had more control over what wine and drink selection we could offer.
The Venue:
The venue is gorgeous. Our guests were blown away by the Chicago skyline for the ceremony. We were in the galleria for the reception and absolutely loved it. We fell in love with the artsy vibe and love that the venue has a good balance of unique visuals without being too overwhelming. Another huge selling point for us was the large dance floor. We had plenty of space for our 180 guests to dance all night long.
Lia V. Sent on 05/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Chicago wedding venue
We had our wedding in La Galleria of Lacuna Lofts and it was amazing. We were won over during the walk-through by the art, wood floors, and large windows. The 5th floor was perfect for us since we were having a medium sized wedding (130 guests). Our event manager, Laura Thomas, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took over when our prior coordinator transferred venue locations. Laura was on top of everything from the start and so quick to respond to any questions or concerns. She worked with our other vendors the day of and everything ran seamlessly. The rooftop was open for guest to see and take photos while we had our cocktail hour on the first floor. The food was great and we received many compliments from our guests. Everyone on the catering team from the servers, bartenders, and night catering manager were amazing. We are so happy we had our wedding at Lacuna!!
Michelle Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was incredible
It was an easy decision for us to go with Lacuna. The location and space were great, and we really enjoyed working with Mary. Our decision was then reaffirmed when I got COVID 2 days before the wedding and we had to scramble to update the format of our event. Mary was extremely helpful and responsive as we brainstormed new ideas - she even had our wedding meals. cake, and champagne delivered to our house so we could experience our wedding reception virtually with our guests. While it was bittersweet not being able to attend in person, everyone loved the event, the food and the staff. Looking back, my husband and I can only smile at what great memories were made at our hybrid wedding. If I had to do it all over again, I would choose Lacuna!
Marc Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating
The Venue Was Amazing!
We got married at Lacuna Lofts over Labor Day weekend and everything was perfect! We had planned to get married in October of 2020 but COVID obviously derailed things. Mary and her team were very flexible and accommodating throughout everything. The day went off without any hitches and we couldn't recommend them more!
Kelly Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful to work with - Vendor Review
i am a wedding planner with Liven It Up, and I had a wedding here last weekend. The catering team was so helpful and responsive during the planning process. And day-of they were on top of it! This venue is one-of-a-kind.... so many places to take photos. And the view on the rooftop is incredible. Tons of space, super accommodating. The catering team was flexible with us when we ran behind on the schedule, and the teamwork was great. I highly recommend having an event here!
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Lacuna Events by LM frequently asked questions
Lacuna Events by LM includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Bridal Suite
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Parking
- Set Up
Lacuna Events by LM includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Dessert
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Lacuna Events by LM includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Liquor
- House Wine
The space offered by Lacuna Events by LM for wedding events is known for:
- Historic Building
- Loft
- Rooftop
Lacuna Events by LM offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Lacuna Events by LM offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
Lacuna Events by LM offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
Lacuna Events by LM offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Chairs
- Tables
Lacuna Events by LM is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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