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Owned and operated by Scott and Julie Tallarida, Trigger is a modern ballroom wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois. The venue offers an ideal setting for events, with versatile spaces that encourage a couple to get creative with their wedding vision. The duo behind this venue is eager to help you turn your wedding day into a stylish gathering without the hassle.

Facilities and Capacity

Trigger has a SoHo vibe, bringing a touch of the Big Apple to the Windy City. The venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for a wedding and there are two spaces inside for couples to use. In all, the 5,000 square feet of space offers a blank canvas for a couple's dream day to come to life. Open, spacious, and with tall ceilings, it is a comfortable setting that helps create a welcoming ambience for special occasions. With the addition of hardwood flooring and a mix of white and brick walls, the neutral palette can also complement a range of wedding themes.

Services Offered

The team at Trigger aims to make organizing your wedding a breeze and is dedicated to providing supportive customer service. They provide tables and chairs and couples can choose their own vendors. The team also offers a range of add-ons, like bottomless popcorn, barware, photo booths, and more. For your convenience, the venue features a full audio system, access to a suite for getting ready, and onsite parking for seven vehicles. There is also ample on-street parking for your loved ones. The team loves to help couples curate a celebration full of love and energy.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Chairs
Clean Up

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Reviews of Trigger

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Trigger is highly praised as a hidden gem wedding venue where couples can have full control over their vendors. Scott, the owner, is commended for his flexibility, support, and helpful recommendations, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. The unique and spacious setting, along with Scott's professionalism and attention to detail, impressed guests and ensured seamless event execution, from setup to the ceremony and reception. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Trigger for its beautiful space, straightforward pricing, and exceptional service.

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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.

Trigger is highly praised as a hidden gem wedding venue where couples can have full control over their vendors. Scott, the owner, is commended for his flexibility, support, and helpful recommendations, making the planning process stress-free and enjoyable. The unique and spacious setting, along with Scott's professionalism and attention to detail, impressed guests and ensured seamless event execution, from setup to the ceremony and reception. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Trigger for its beautiful space, straightforward pricing, and exceptional service.

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Mary Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden gem!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding venue! This place is truly a hidden gem. We loved that we could pick all our own vendors. Scott, the owner, was absolutely fabulous. His flexibility and willingness to accommodate our needs made the planning process so much easier.

Leading up to our wedding, Scott was a calming presence, helping to ease any anxieties we had about how things would unfold. Thanks to his support, everything went off without a hitch, and we were able to enjoy every moment of our special day. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a cool, flexible space that you can make your own!
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Anna Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing space

We often drive by Trigger and only with wedding planning did we discover exactly what happens there: MAGIC! My now-husband and I recently hosted our ceremony and reception at Trigger in Roscoe Village, and we were wowed and thrilled with how amazing our event was. Scott helped us with so many planning aspects, and helped out event go off without a single hitch, aside from us getting hitched :) We really appreciated having full control of the vendors we used, and the recommendations were great. The rentals through Trigger were all so easy and seamless, and really elevated our event.
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 02/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Experienced and Compassionate

My experience with Trigger was beyond amazing. From e-mail correspondence to consultation to the day of event setup, Scott was attentive, shared much-needed resources and insight to help me bring my vision to life. When I needed to make last minute adjustments due to not having as many guests as intended, he was flexible and shared ways to cut costs and tripled as space owner, event coordinator and life coach through my troubles. I look forward to working with him again.
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Jessica Sent on 11/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A top notch experience

Trigger is an incredible event venue that wowed our party guests of all ages. It is a unique and huge space and perfect for the quinceañera event we hosted. Scott is beyond professional and helpful and made our special night run smoothly.
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Matthew Sent on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding!

Our wedding at Trigger was absolutely perfect. From the space, to what they have available, to the how well and accessible they have designed everything, I could not recommend it more. What I appreciated the most was Scott's (the owner) calm and excited attitude. Everyone always tells you weddings are going to be so stressful, but planning everything with and at Trigger just felt FUN.
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Dan Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Not just for weddings

So, the party was not a wedding, but if we were getting married again, i would definitely use this place! It looks unassuming from the outside, a unique and funky little place that makes you wonder, "what's going on inside?" Well, pure amazingness is what's going on inside. It's the perfect set up for cocktails, reception, and staging for vendors. Whether you are going for elegant or unique, the place is ready for all vibes. There is enough separation of rooms for easy flow and turnover if you wanted your entire celebration there. There is a great outdoor space connected to it, so if your party is during the warmer months, I highly recommend taking advantage. The venue staff was amazing with set up, and walk-thrus. Give your guests an experience they won't soon forget.
Howie
Howie Sent on 06/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Classy-cool laid-back vibe

Trigger was simply the best. Perfect laid-back yet classy atmosphere for our wedding. Scott hung in with us through several pandemic cancellations and postponements, and everything was perfect when the big day finally arrived. Scott was always responsive to our questions, and provided great suggestions for catering and staffing. Totally recommended!
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Parul Sent on 04/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Event Space

I can’t say enough about Trigger. The space is beautiful. The ease of booking and straightforward pricing made the entire experience wonderful. I would highly recommend Trigger.
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Tamara Sent on 04/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Trigger was the best! Scott is wonderful! So easy to work with and went above and beyond for us.

Trigger was the best! Scott is wonderful! So easy to work with and went above and beyond for us.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 10/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space for whatever you can imagine

After exploring affordable, in-city options for out smallish wedding, Trigger stood out above all the rest. The space is so unique with tons of fun details so you barely need decor at all. So many rentals are located on site and it's super easy to reserve them for a nominal additional cost. Scott was VERY responsive to questions and, better yet, all of their recommended vendors were STELLAR (we ended up using most of their recommendations). Recommend the space without hesitation to anyone!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Trigger frequently asked questions

Trigger includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
The space offered by Trigger for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Loft
Trigger offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Trigger offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Trigger offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Trigger offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Trigger 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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