Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago

One of the best decisions my now-husband and I made during the whole wedding process was the choice to host the celebration at the Warwick Allerton. Living in Florida and wanting to hold the wedding in the groom’s hometown, we had a very tight timeline with choosing a venue. By chance, we wandered into the famous hotel with the “Tip Top Tap” sign that we had always wondered about and asked if they did weddings- they did! We were absolutely STUNNED by the beautiful ballrooms, elegant chandeliers, and warm service we received. From the beginning, Mina was super helpful and answered all our questions clearly and promptly. She provided thoughtful suggestions and honest advice to help us plan an amazing wedding in a tight timeline- just four months by the time we contacted her. Wedding planning and tastings went smoothly and were super fun! The team at Warwick also accommodated my busy schedule super well. From the time I was a little girl, I dreamed of a cathedral wedding followed by an elegant reception in a penthouse ballroom in a city, preferably at Christmas. Every aspect of that was delivered on. I cannot put into words how STUNNING the ballroom was an the views- it was simply magical (not like a typical hotel/corporate ballroom), and Mina went above and beyond and made sure we had little Christmas decorations from her own house and a giant tree. She also found string lights and put in little decor touches that we didn’t know we needed, but enhanced the space.

Cocktail hour was both cozy and glamorous. The bartending service was AMAZING- all of our guests raved at how kind and efficient the staff was. There was NEVER a line, and as the bride, I always had a glass of wine in hand (the Warwick even managed to recreate the University of Alabama cocktail perfectly!!!) Most of the time, cocktail hour is a little bit of a slow part of weddings, but our guests were having so much fun it was hard to corral them into the dinner area! They were busy talking, drinking and eating the delicious appetizers, admiring the stunning Chicago skyline, and learning about the amazing history of the hotel. The rest of the evening ran flawlessly. As the bride, I didn’t have a ton of time to eat but finished the tender and juicy steak and yummy pear salad in a heartbeat. It was one of the best steaks I ever had- and many guests also came up to me raving about it!

Mina also made sure my husband and I had water, champagne and got to sample the pizza and desserts after the celebrations were over, since we didn’t leave the dance floor the whole night! I loved relaxing and getting to eat my wedding cake, macarons, champagne, and petit fours after the celebration. The Warwick also left us the cutest card with a picture of us dancing on it! The bridal suite was gorgeous and comfortable as well.

Lastly, Mina, Christina, and the whole Warwick team facilitated the event smoothly and professionally. When no one in the wedding party could figure out the complicated bustle, Christina stepped in and made sure my dress looked fabulous the whole night, and I could dance! She did it so quickly that my husband and I were able to enjoy cocktail hour stress free. The whole Warwick team, including the bartenders, waitstaff, cleaners, cooks, and front desk staff are warm, personable, and incredibly professional and good at what they do. My husband and I could not be more grateful for them for making our dreams come true and truly making our wedding one of the best days of our lives. I would recommend the Warwick to any bride who wants an elegant venue that truly speaks for itself, a team of vendors that truly care about your wishes and go above and beyond on your special day, and an absolutely fabulous guest experience.

Mina, Christina and Philippe were the dream team for our Valentine’s Day wedding! Everything turned out just like I had envisioned it! All the guests RAVED about the food and said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Mina and Christina coordinated all the vendors on the day-of so I did not have to worry about a thing on the wedding day. Could not ask for a better team! We can’t wait to come back in a year to stay for our one year anniversary ❤️

From the very beginning, Mina Chu and the entire team at the Warwick Allerton made our wedding experience completely stress-free, seamless, and truly magical. My wife Caroline and I planned and paid for our wedding on our own, so having someone as organized, communicative, and genuinely caring as Mina was an absolute blessing.

Mina is an actual rockstar. Her communication was flawless! Always responsive, proactive, and incredibly thoughtful. She went out of her way to create special, personalized surprises for us that made our wedding feel even more meaningful and unique. Those moments are things we’ll remember forever.

Because of Mina and her team, everything went off without a hitch. We didn’t have to deal with a single problem or stressor on our wedding day, the staff handled everything quietly and professionally behind the scenes, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment.

Felipe was also phenomenal. He went above and beyond coordinating all of the food and alcohol, making sure everything was perfect. And the food… absolutely unbelievable. It was hands-down the best food we have ever had at a wedding, and our guests are still talking about how incredible it was.

Since our wedding, we have received endless compliments from our guests about the venue, the service, the food, and how smoothly everything ran. That is 100% thanks to Mina, Felipe, and the amazing Warwick Allerton staff.

We cannot recommend Mina and the Warwick Allerton highly enough. If you want a beautiful, stress-free wedding with a team that truly cares about you, this is the place.

We had a beautiful and very fun wedding at the Allerton hotel. The recommended vendors were fabulous and made wedding planning easier. Micheal and team helped answer all our questions and make our day special. The food was delicious and the drinks kept the party going all night!

The staff at Warwick were amazing to work with and were incredibly flexible and accommodating. We wanted our wedding to have a ramen bar and a boba bar and Warwick was able to help us out with both. The ramen bar was done completely in-house by the Warwick team and we were able to bring boba in from an outside caterer! During the wedding they were impeccable and proactively on top of everything.

The Warwick team is amazing and will find a way to work with your vision!

From start to finish, our experience was exceptional. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for our wedding — elegant, timeless, and full of warmth. The staff went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. Mina and Christina are very responsive. We received endless compliments from our guests about how great the food was and how elegant the venue space was. We will cherish the memories forever!

Our wedding at the Allerton Hotel far and away surpassed our expectations. When my fiancé and I first started touring wedding venues, we had a little bit of sticker shock (we were planning and paying for it all on our own). We knew when looking at venues that we wanted somewhere that was budget conscious, warm and welcoming, and spoke for itself. Tying in the budget again, we wanted a venue that didn’t need to be glitzed or glammed up to look beautiful; we were looking for Minimalistic but Grand. The Allerton checked all of these boxes for us. Upon setting up a tour, we had the honor of meeting the amazing team behind the scenes of throwing the stunning weddings I had seen on Instagram. Kristin Johansson, Michael Wallace, and Felipe Herrera were the faces that immediately made us feel at home, feel understood, and prioritized. These three worked with us endlessly making sure we were organized, informed, and financially in a good place. After Kristin left the Allerton, we had the pleasure of meeting and working with Amaralys Addarich. We were able to get so excited for the big day working with her for our tasting and putting together other organizational details. Even during times of transition and change at the hotel, we never once felt neglected or alone. Communication was always a priority and we are forever grateful for that. For the last 4 months of our wedding planning process, we had the utmost honor to work with and adore Christina Farias and Mina Chu. These two worked seamlessly behind the scenes making sure everything was on track for us and when there was a blunder with my seating chart on the day of, they were there to handle it with grace and ease to the point that I had no idea anything even happened. The Allerton was everything that we could have hoped for and more - not only with how stunning the venue is or how delicious the food was, but we got to get close to a team we now consider to be like family. Christina, Felipe, Michael, and Mina are the absolute rockstar dream team for weddings and making wedding planning as easy as possible. They were there for all of the millions of questions that I posed, there for the best suggestions, and there with the coolest and calmest demeanor on the day of that helped us feel at ease. Looking back on our wedding day, we are just overall blessed that we could host our wedding at the Allerton Tip Top Tap Ballroom and cannot wait to show our kids the place where we had one of the best days of our lives. With this team, you will not only have the best wedding possible, but you will gain friends, peace of mind, and a new place that feels like home. We love you, Allerton Team!!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day. The food and service were outstanding—our guests are still raving about it! The venue itself was stunning, and everything ran smoothly thanks to the incredible team.

A special shoutout to Mina, who went above and beyond to make the day truly unforgettable. She surprised the groom with Skyline Chili, knowing he’s from Cincinnati and it holds a special place in his heart. That thoughtful gesture meant the world to us and perfectly captured the care and attention this venue puts into every detail.

If you’re looking for a beautiful space, impeccable service, and a team that genuinely cares, this is the place.

I cannot put into words how amazing our wedding at the Warwick Allerton Hotel in Chicago was. I wish I could go back and relive this day over and over again. Everything went so smoothly, the staff, (especially Amaralys and Jonathan), were absolutely wonderful to work with and I would recommend them to anyone that asked. Our wedding vision came to life and it was absolutely beautiful. I loved everything about this hotel, and the food was the BEST food. They went out of their way to make us feel so special.

The Allerton was my dream venue. Being up above Michigan Avenue is magical throughout the day and especially the glow of the night. The chandeliers and arched windows made for an elegant and timeless reception/ceremony space. One thing we were apprehensive about was the food but wow were we blown away. Wedding food is not usually something guests talk about after the wedding but every guest has commented on how amazing the food was, especially the crusted beef tenderloin and the potato dauphinoise is a must. Guests raved about the food and we agreed. The manager, Michael, made sure our day was a success. We were extremely disappointed when the venue coordinator quit, but thankfully we had hired an outside coordinator. The venue coordinator quitting was the biggest downfall, but I was impressed by the Allerton’s promptness and flexibility throughout the rest of the planning process. The Allerton accommodated our requests and worked as a team with us. Jonathan was another huge component to our successful wedding day. He was there all wedding morning checking in with us and getting us anything we needed. He was a calming and joyful presence who I trusted with our wedding day. We can’t wait to go back next year for our complimentary anniversary stay!