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Up to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Indoor
Clean Up
Colleen
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Exuding elegance and romance, Salon 61 Private Events is a wedding venue in Chicago's lively River North neighborhood. Welcome your nearest and dearest to enjoy these beautiful surroundings as you say "I do" and celebrate the beginning of a new chapter.

Salon 61 Private Events can host up to 100 invitees for seated soirées with a dance floor or 150 for chic cocktail-style receptions with a dance floor across 3,900 square feet of event spaces. It boasts two unique spaces, each with a distinct character that will draw you in. The Library is a rich setting for intimate affairs, with wood paneling on the walls and coffered cherry wood ceilings; it embraces you with its warm ambiance. The Atrium, a bright and abundant room, is perfect for a culinary feast. It has a fully vaulted glass ceiling, grand windows that offer fabulous views of the historic courthouse, dazzling chandeliers, and stunning checkerboard marble tiling. Its opulent styling provides a timeless backdrop for such a momentous occasion.

Indulge in a lavish experience with Salon 61 Private Events. Dedicated to crafting a tailored celebration, the team will collaborate with you to ensure every detail is to your taste. For your meal, you have the choice of a range of serving styles, such as cocktail, plated, stations, and family. As a Lettuce Entertain You partner, they offer interactive dining options, including an RPM Steak carving station and a Sushi-San handroll bar. You can enhance the luxe party experience with a mobile bar and customizable bar packages.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 2 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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

No

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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?

$110

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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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Reviews of Salon 61 Private Events

Weddingwire
5.0/5 3 reviews
Google
4.9/5 36 reviews
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 03/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic event

We had a wonderful experience working with Salon 61. We had our rehearsal dinner here for about 45 guests followed by a welcome party for about 75. It was the perfect way to start our wedding weekend! The food and drinks were fantastic, as was the venue itself. Giana and the other team members were really helpful in answering our questions and helped us establish details that made the event memorable. Would love to come back for another event in the future!
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P D Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue for Rehearsal Dinner and Welcome Party with Professional and High Quality Service, Excellent Food/Beverages in a Lovely Setting.

This is a wonderful space, in a great location with fantastic food/beverages supported by an excellent team. We held a rehearsal dinner here for about 40 followed by a welcome party with cocktails for an additional 110 people. Everyone raved about the venue, the food and the service. What we liked best:
- the entire facility is beautiful with two spaces - one with white walls, an atrium ceiling, lovely chandeliers and a black/white checked floor; the other is more of a "library" feel with wood and some classy, comfy seating areas (see photos on website). This allowed our guests to gather for the welcome party in one space while we were privately finishing up our rehearsal dinner.
- the food is fantastic with many options to pick from - this location is affiliated with Lettuce Entertain You so several of the options are from their other restaurants.
- the service was excellent and the team was always responsive throughout the entire process. A planner helped us with the details of the event. They have everything you need on site - the only items we added were flowers and table assignments. During the event our outstanding planner (Giana) took care of making sure our event flowed smoothly and that everything was fabulous!
- You earn Lettuce Eats rewards points!
- There is parking next door. I believe you can have valet parking available for guests but we did not use this feature.
- The space has a lovely entrance area and stairs to the second floor - an elevator is also available.
- The entire property is updated - the bathrooms are spacious and very nice.
We highly recommend Salon 61.
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Thanisara Sent on 06/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever at Salon61

We had our wedding reception and Korean ceremony at Salon61. The venue was really beautiful, perfect for our 100 guest count. Food and drinks were amazing. Our guests loved all the appetizers and entrees. Service were impeccable. From day 1, Liz and her team went above and beyond to our needs. It was our happiest day ever! Thank you for making our wedding day smooth and perfect.
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Liz Hake
Liz Hake
Senior Sales Manager
Giana DeVincenzi
Giana DeVincenzi
Catering Sales Manager

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Salon 61 Private Events frequently asked questions

Salon 61 Private Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Salon 61 Private Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Salon 61 Private Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Salon 61 Private Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Salon 61 Private Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Salon 61 Private Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Salon 61 Private Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Salon 61 Private Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Salon 61 Private Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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