About this vendor

Michelle
Woman-owned
5 years in business
We speak English and Spanish
4 team members
Wildman BT is an urban-industrial wedding venue in Chicago, Illinois. Initially built in 1914, the building is a lovingly restored destination with a rich historical heritage. The property owners reimagined the space in 2020, recapturing much of its old-world charm while instilling a contemporary aesthetic too. The venue is conveniently located and easily accessible from the Downtown Chicago areas. At your event, you can look forward to welcoming your nearest and dearest into a hip space where all nuptial dreams are possible.
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Wildman BT appears a visually intriguing inner-city destination for wedding celebrations from its red brick-faced exterior. Several entrance points ensure guests can make their way inside effortlessly and on time for the festivities. Upon entering the main room, a blank canvas-style area awaits with 12,000 square feet of flexible space at your disposal. Functional concrete flooring, exposed ceilings, and ample natural lighting are just a few of the venue’s defining features. Couples seeking an extravagant celebration will delight in hosting 300 guests for a ceremony, 400 guests for a seated meal, and 500 loved ones for a cocktail reception. Wildman BT has studio-quality lighting installed to ensure nighttime functions are just as illuminating.
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Your rental of Wildman BT will include access to the venue’s various amenities and convenient service offerings. Furniture such as dining tables, chairs, and luxurious parlor seating is available to you and your guests. The in-house event manager will gladly offer their assistance in helping you set everything up according to your preferred layout plan. Your catering team has the option of using the venue’s fully-equipped prep kitchen. It has a private entrance area, allowing food and beverage easy access into the building. Other essential facilities on-site include but are not limited to:
- Valet
- Luxurious restrooms
- Private lounge and loft areas
- Uplighting and Pin Spot Package
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The Wildman BT wedding venue received consistently glowing reviews from multiple couples, all praising the attentive and accommodating staff, particularly Michelle and Valentina, for their exceptional service and attention to detail. Reviewers highlighted the stunning industrial-chic design of the venue, its versatility for customization, and the seamless transitions between ceremony, reception, and various events. Guests appreciated the beautiful aesthetics, spacious layout, and thoughtful amenities like the captivating bathrooms. Overall, couples highly recommended Wildman BT for its gorgeous setting and outstanding team, making the wedding planning process smooth and enjoyable.




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