Salon 61 Private Events
"We could not have chosen a more PERFECT venue for our wedding. The space is dreamy, cozy, and..."
"We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Salon 61! From the moment we booked our venue..."
About this venue
Located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, Salon 61 Private Events is a venue for weddings and social events. The space is a chic, new location belonging to the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants brand, offering personalizable menu options to couples for the big day. Signature dishes from restaurants in the Lettuce group, such as Sushi-san, RPM Seafood, and more, are available.
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The restaurant measures 3,900 square feet and can accommodate up to 125 seated guests or 300 for a cocktail-style reception. Social 61 features two event spaces couples can choose from for the special occasion: the Library and the Atrium. The Library is a more cozy, intimate setting, ideal for cocktail hour or welcome drinks. The room contains wood-paneled walls and coffered cherry wood ceilings. The Atrium is an elegant and sophisticated area with two magnificent, grand crystal chandeliers suspended from the arched glass ceiling, emphasizing the light, airy ambiance. The room’s marble floor is a harlequin design of charcoal gray and white colors, and the large windows overlook the historic courthouse building on Hubbard Street.
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Social 61 offers couples an array of wedding-day options in customizable packages, including audiovisual and IT services and a mobile bar. The dedicated team of professionals collaborates with the nearlyweds to curate a unique and personal menu for the happy celebration. Whether the betrothed duo prefers buffet-style, plated service, or food stations, all are possible for the occasion. The venue also proposes interactive culinary experiences such as the RPM Seafood Raw bar, the signature Sushi-san handroll bar, an RPM Steak carving station, and more. Personalizable drink packages and drink stations are also available. The restaurant’s staff can assist couples with decor choices and furniture requirements, and the Social 61 staff can help create the perfect menu for the best wedding day experience possible.
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Salon 61 is a stunning, intimate venue ideal for about 100 guests, featuring a striking atrium with a checkered floor and a cozy library space. Reviewers praise the exceptional food and drinks and attentive, responsive staff who made planning and the wedding day seamless. It’s versatile for rehearsal dinners and welcome parties, offers good value, and guests raved about the experience.
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