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Dozzy Ibekwe
Dozzy Ibekwe
Events Manager & Catering

Black-owned

LGBTQ+-owned

Woman-owned

192 years in business

We speak English, Chinese and Igbo

4 team members

The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago is a historic church and wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois. Set in a serene and picturesque area of South Side Chicago, this locale has ample space and a stately atmosphere. A couple can make this the backdrop for a truly remarkable celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago has multiple spaces to host celebrations, all with impressive gothic architecture. These include outdoor spaces such as a courtyard flanked with gothic windows that can accommodate a small wedding ceremony, reception, or outdoor cocktail hour. Indoors, the historic sanctuary can seat up to 500 guests for festivities, and the white oak chapel is available for intimate weddings of up to 50 guests. Whether a couple weds in the scenic outside or under the illumination of vaulted stained glass windows, they and their loved ones are sure to enjoy a breathtaking setting for a day they will never forget.

Services Offered

Wedding bookings at The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago include the services of the venue's event coordinator and hospitality staff, as well as rehearsals, get-ready rooms, and spaces to take photographs. This venue's officiant, Pastor Black, is available to design a bespoke ceremony, provide pre-marital counseling, and officiate on the big day. The event coordinator can recommend trusted vendors from the neighborhood to facilitate every aspect of a couple's wedding. These include musicians and their in-house caterer, Dozzy's Grill, offering a tantalizing selection of gourmet West African cuisine. Booking with Dozzy's Grill is recommended but not required to book a wedding ceremony or reception on these premises.

Pricing information

Starting at $2,500
Couples usually spend $9,700
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Couples usually spend $9,700
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Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through September. These prices are available for the months of October through April.

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FAQ’s

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?

$1,000

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?

$2,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

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?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December
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Reviews of The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago

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100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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5.0/5 1 reviews
Google
4.8/5 54 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, spacious, and welcoming venue

The staff were all very friendly, accommodating, and just generally great to work with! Super happy with our decision to get married at First Presbyterian -- very grateful to have found this church for our wedding. Made some great memories.

It was great to have an affordable space that could fit all of our guests for both a ceremony and reception, and it had beautiful spaces to take photos with our wedding party. I especially loved that there was ample space for the wedding party to get ready together the morning of the wedding and eat breakfast prior to the big day starting. Plenty of free parking for guests, as well. They are super flexible with their vendor arrangements, as well, which gave us the option to choose vendors we knew or wanted to prioritize working with.

We would absolutely recommend getting married at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago.
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Team

Dozzy Ibekwe
Dozzy Ibekwe
Events Manager & Catering
Rev. David Black
Rev. David Black
Senior Pastor
Tony Stevenson
Tony Stevenson
Hospitality
Max Li
Max Li
Photographer & A/V Specialist

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The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago frequently asked questions

The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Tables
The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago 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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