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About

The Exchange is an elegant banquet hall wedding venue located in stylish downtown Chicago, Illinois. You'll find this property in Daniel Burnham's Railway Exchange on Michigan Avenue, making it easy to find for out-of-town guests.

Facilities and Capacity

The Exchange offers a blank canvas for couples to transform and make their own. Ceremonies and receptions with up to 250 guests can be held in the Atrium. This chic space, with its glass ceiling and Art Deco design, offers a stylish setting to commemorate your milestone day. Intimate cocktail hours can be held in the Listening Room and Theo's, which both have a maximum capacity of 50 guests. Underground parking is available at the site for your convenience.

Services Offered

At The Exchange, you can work with a team of professional event planners to help make your vision a reality. The venue's staff is happy to take care of setup and cleanup, giving you more time to spend time with your loved ones. Some of the event rental items available from this site include tables, chairs, linens, lighting, glassware, and flatware.

Cuisine

The culinary team at this venue is led by James Beard-nominated chef Brian Huston. Chef Brian works alongside head baker Matt Pontarelli to design dishes to delight every guest. They're happy to serve food in a range of ways, including as a traditional seated meal, buffet, stations, or as sophisticated hors d'oeuvres. You're invited to attend a tasting before deciding on the food you'd like to have served. Bartending services are on offer, too, with champagne toasts available alongside beer, wine, and liquor.

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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?

$30,000

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

$30,000

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft
Restaurant

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
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
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

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The Exchange frequently asked questions

The Exchange includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Exchange includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Exchange includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by The Exchange for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Restaurant
The Exchange offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Exchange offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Exchange offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Exchange offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables

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