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A modern oasis in the heart of River North at Medinah Tree Studios, just two blocks from the Magnificent Mile, and in close proximity to the Loop, Navy Pier, and Millennium and Grant Parks, The Ivy Room embodies a history of artistic elegance. The ballroom windows offer picturesque views of the courtyard garden, transforming every event into an extraordinary experience.

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

No

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?

Dessert

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

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

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Valet
Wheelchair Access

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
November
December

Reviews of The Ivy Room

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
45 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Ivy Room in downtown Chicago is praised by reviewers for its stunning courtyard, delicious food, and impeccable service provided by coordinators like Pam, Natalie, and Leslie. The venue's inclusive package is highlighted for covering various amenities like tables, linens, and uplighting, making the planning process stress-free. Despite being higher priced, the beauty of the outdoor and indoor spaces, along with the professionalism of the staff and attention to detail, are highlighted as standout features that contribute to creating flawless weddings with memorable moments and excellent experiences for couples and guests.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Ivy Room in downtown Chicago is praised by reviewers for its stunning courtyard, delicious food, and impeccable service provided by coordinators like Pam, Natalie, and Leslie. The venue's inclusive package is highlighted for covering various amenities like tables, linens, and uplighting, making the planning process stress-free. Despite being higher priced, the beauty of the outdoor and indoor spaces, along with the professionalism of the staff and attention to detail, are highlighted as standout features that contribute to creating flawless weddings with memorable moments and excellent experiences for couples and guests.

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful private venue and warm staff

Our wedding on 7/11 was held in this beautiful haven of ivy. The venue is situated in the heart of River North, with many hotels and stores around. It’s in proximity to the Grand red line and many forms of transportation. Our guests came from all over and they loved the accessibility. While it’s in the middle of noisy Chicago, when you’re in the venue, you can’t hear the external city sounds.

The venue has three separate areas for your guests to mingle and a wonderful bridal suite if you need a respite once in a while, like me and my husband did.

We had a wonderful ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and dance party that ran super smooth all thanks and credit due to Pam, the chef’s creative and delicious creations, and the lovely and friendly staff! I appreciated their support and approach so much. I really felt like they were there alongside us the whole time and were timely with communication and planning. Even so gracious as to accommodate some urgent last minute changes. We couldn’t have had it so well without the venue’s dedicated input.

We are eternally grateful for the memories we were able to make here and for the opportunity to commemorate our life-long commitment in such a lovely green oasis in the city of Chicago. It’s worth every penny and take it from me, you won’t regret it. The Ivy Room will always hold a special place in our hearts!
Yan
Yan L. Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Space!

When my husband and I toured wedding venues in Chicago, we immediately fell in love with this one. It is smack dab in the middle of downtown Chicago, which was great since we had so many out of town guests excited to tour the city. My wedding was in May and the outdoor courtyard was absolutely GORGEOUS. The wall of ivy had bloomed and made the ceremony space feel very intimate and romantic. We were able to do the ceremony and cocktail hour outdoors and the reception indoors. Both spaces looked classy, but still warm. This venue comes with its own caterer that you must use. No worries though, their food is AMAZING. I will say the pricing for this venue is higher than many others in Chicago, but it comes inclusive of many items that you'd usually have to hire separate vendors for or create yourself (tables, chairs, linens, personalized menus, uplighting, etc.). Pamela was the Ivy Room coordinator we worked with and she was very responsive and accommodating to questions and requests that we have. Overall, we loved the way our wedding turned out and would highly recommend this venue.
Steven
Steven Sent on 10/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

We are so grateful that we chose to have our wedding at the Ivy Room! The team truly went above and beyond to make the day special and stress-free for us. From the food to decor to the coordination amongst vendors, Natalie (our day of coordinator), Kiran, and the whole team made our day a perfect one. We initially chose the Ivy Room with a vision for an outdoor ceremony looking at the big ivy wall, and when it became clear that rain would make that impossible, we were initially very disappointed. But Natalie and the team transformed the indoor space, threw open the wall of doors to the courtyard, and made the venue a magical space for the evening. The way the space came together was better than we had ever imagined. And we still snuck outside for photos and a sparkler exit too.

If you're considering the Ivy Room as your venue, know that you'll be in great hands with their team. (And definitely get the package with a day-of coordinator from the Ivy Room!)

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Tim Tab Studios Tim Tab Studios Wedding Photographers

It's always a pleasure to shoot weddings for the Ivy Room. Their recent renovations have taken the venue to a whole new level, and the staff of event coordinators are extremely on top of things. All of our wedding clients have a wonderful experience here!

XO Azuree XO Azuree Wedding Photographers

The Ivy Room is one of my favorite venues in the city! The courtyard is a dream and I've seen the different rooms take so many different shapes. A beautiful, diverse venue in the heart of the city! Their co-ordiators and staff are top notch! Helpful, polite, cheerful and a w e s o m e! Truly a gem in every way imaginable, I can't wait to shoot another wedding at The Ivy Room!

Jenna Marie Photography Jenna Marie Photography Wedding Photographers

As a wedding photographer, having the right venue for a wedding is so crucial to beautiful images. The Ivy Room is no exception! It's an absolutely stunning place - from it's jaw-dropping courtyard and wall of ivy to its beautiful reception room, this is one of my favorite places to shoot! Not to mention that the staff is more than friendly and accommodating. After shooting 3 weddings here this year, each wedding is prettier than the last! They continue to wow me with how gorgeous this place is and just all the possibilities to dress it up to make it unique to each couple!

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