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Amy Kern
Amy Kern
Private Event Director

52 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Breathtaking Chicago Wedding Venue

Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop in the iconic Willis Tower, our Club offers unparalleled views of the lake and skyline, sure to take your guests' breath away. We work with the city's best vendors to create an amazing overall experience. Whether you desire an intimate or extravagant Chicago wedding venue, our experienced Private Event Directors are ready to help you with every detail to ensure that your big day is absolutely perfect.

In addition to the breathtaking views and atmosphere of pure elegance, the following attributes highlight what makes The Metropolitan stand out from the rest:

  • Professional and attentive service from tenured staff
  • On-Site Ceremony Options
  • Gourmet cuisine
  • Tables, Chiavari chairs, stemware and china
  • Dedicated assistance with menu planning, floral, linens, decor and entertainment
  • Customizable dance floor
  • Private Club Exclusivity

We look forward to being a part of your special day and are here to help create memories that will last a lifetime for you and your guests. Contact our Private Event Directors to schedule a tour today!

Membership isn't required to host your wedding with us—everyone, including both members and nonmembers, is welcome to book with us!

The Metropolitan is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois.

FAQ

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?

$1,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

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
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
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
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
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
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Still have questions?

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Reviews of The Metropolitan

Weddingwire
4.9/5 53 reviews
Google
4.4/5 260 reviews
K
Kris Sent on 11/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience!

We worked with Gina and Julia from The Metropolitan, and everything went unbelievably smoothly. The venue was all-inclusive, which took a lot off of our plate, and literally nothing went wrong day-of, which we couldn't believe was possible.

In terms of the wedding itself, the venue was perfect. The view from the Sears Tower was gorgeous, and we were able to take wedding photos on the sky deck. The food, both appetizers and entrees, was the best we've ever had at a wedding. Couldn't be happier with our decision!
Tracy
Tracy Sent on 01/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal experience

Our wedding at The Metropolitan was incredible. Choosing the Metropolitan was one of the best decisions we made. The staff was absolutely amazing, most notably Gina Trombetti who worked with us for over a year as we planned the wedding of our dreams. Gina was an incredible communicator and efficiently and effectively got things done. She was so easy to work with and made our vision a possibility. The venue was stunning and our guests are still raving about The Metropolitan. The food was extremely high quality and the service was spectacular. There was absolutely no detail that was overlooked. HUGE thank you to Gina and the Metropolitan!!!
K
Karen Sent on 06/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue!

We loved having our wedding at The Metropolitan - we looked at a lot of different venues and this one was by far our favorite! Our ceremony / reception along with the cocktail hour (held in the Craftsman) was on the 67th floor of the Sears Tower - all rooms offered amazing views for our guests that had traveled and even our Chicago guests were in awe. They even offer guests a private elevator to the top floor of the Sears Tower! Everything from the food to the open bar were FANTASTIC and the layout was just perfect for our guests - and all for an extremely reasonable price! Due to COVID, we had postponed our wedding for a year and a half and throughout that time, Lorena was extremely patient, helpful and accommodating - she was a great resource to have while navigating through the unusual year. Any requests we had to help tailor our wedding, her and her team were able to execute and was extremely responsive to all our questions. Two weeks after our wedding, we're still hearing from our guests how amazing the venue / food and drinks were - we can't thank her and her team enough and we would HIGHLY recommend this venue - everything was just perfect about it!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 03/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Views and Experience!

There are no words for how incredible our experience was with the Metropolitan. Despite the uncertainty of COVID and the postponement of our original date, Sally was there as a calming, reassuring, and knowledgeable guide. Everything went off flawlessly with coordinating our vendors. The view was breathtaking and the food/drinks were fabulous. Choosing the Metropolitan as our venue was hands-down the best decision we made. We are so grateful to everyone there who made our special day possible!
Jackie
Jackie Sent on 03/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue with incredible views

Lorena and her team at the Metropolitan took care of us and gave us the most fun, beautiful and memorable evening! We had great food, great service and danced the night away. Highly recommend having your reception or rehearsal dinner here!
A
Andrew Sent on 03/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptionally Beautiful!

We held a small, intimate reception here - the venue was much more beautiful than we ever imagined. We were on the 67th floor of the Willis Tower, so the view was unmatched. On top of that, the food and service were fantastic. Lorena was also extremely helpful and professional during our communications to reserve the space!
Corinne
Corinne Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Totally worth it!

My husband and I were so lucky to be able to have our wedding reception here. From the food to the view to the day-of coordination (shout out to Lorena!!), everything was picture perfect. We would recommend The Metropolitan whole-heartedly and without reservation. Thank you so much!
J
Josh Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, organized, and stress-free

Our whole experience was enjoyable! We had an incredible wedding and reception at the club. Sally was always available and helped make our wedding weekend stress free. We highly recommend!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Wedding. Ever.

Best. Wedding. Ever. The Metropolitan is an iconic venue, offering stunning views from the 66th floor. Lorena and her team did an amazing job making our wedding perfect. We appreciated Lorena’s patience with our questions, as well as her transparency with costs as we felt like other venues were not as collaborative. The whole team was very friendly and responsive, and made every step of the wedding process enjoyable and exciting (ie; wedding tasting). If there was something we wanted at the reception, Lorena made sure we got it! We received so many compliments from our guests regarding the food and how the room itself looked beautiful and classy, in line with our black tie encouraged event. The staff on the day of was very professional, yet fun, and made our guests’ experience one to remember. What better place to get married than one of the most memorable landmarks in Chicago?
B
Ben B. Sent on 10/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

We would highly recommend The Metropolitan as a wedding venue. For our wedding, we got numerous compliments about how classy the venue was as well as the food, particularly the beef filet. We wanted a venue that was unique, and it doesn't get much more impactful than the 66th floor of the Sears Tower. The views are obviously stunning and made for an unforgettable experience. We really enjoyed working with our point of contact Lorena, who was incredibly professional and patient with us during our many rounds of questions. The day-of staff was also very friendly and helped elevate the experience for our guests. 
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Team

Amy Kern
Amy Kern
Private Event Director
Nancy Reynolds
Nancy Reynolds
Private Event Director

Professional Network & Endorsements

Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working here. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

Chicago Wedding Djs Chicago Wedding Djs Wedding DJs

The location, the views, the service. All excellent. Working with the staff is a pleasure. Thank you!

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The Metropolitan frequently asked questions

The Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Metropolitan includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Metropolitan for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Restaurant
The Metropolitan offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Metropolitan offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Metropolitan offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Metropolitan offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
The Metropolitan is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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