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Michelle
Michelle
Owner, Director of Events and Studio

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.

Facilities and Capacity

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.

Services Offered

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

Pricing information

$11,000 starting price $9,000 starting price
$12,000 average price $10,000 average price
Reception
$11,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of May through December.

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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?

$11,000

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

$9,000

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
Parking
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Loft

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?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

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Reviews of Wildman BT

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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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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.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 16 reviews
Google
4.9/5 73 reviews
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 06/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

11/10 would recommend

Absolutely loved working with the Wildman team. There were no hidden costs everything was discussed up front. The space was amazing, we got so many compliments on it! Did both the ceremony and reception for around 175 people and there was plenty of space and everything flowed easily. They worked so well with all of vendors and thought through everything
Joanne
Joanne Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue for our daughters wedding

We are so glad we chose The W
Wildman BT for our daughter's recent wedding! Michelle & her staff were amazing to work with. They made us feel special and confident that all would get handled! The venue turned into a magnificent space and just glowed from our candlelight and the beautiful sky lights as the sun set! Our guests cannot stop talking about this space and how beautiful it was down to every detail. Have not seen a bathroom so beautiful at a wedding and the Bridal suite was amazing as well. High;y recommend!!!
Jillian
Jillian Sent on 03/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Venue

Wow! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed having our wedding at the Wildman BT and working with Michelle and Valentina.

We instantly fell in love with the space when we toured and it really was icing on the cake that Michelle and Valentina were so amazing to chat with. They spent well over an hour touring with us and answering all of our questions, both at the tour itself and afterwards via email. I also really liked that they were not in the least bit pushy to get us to make a deposit and sign the contract.

Throughout the planning phase, they were extremely responsive when we'd reach out with questions. They were also very accomodating to us for several different things. One being that we had a food truck that needed to cook indoors, however, that is typically not allowed due to noxious fumes. Valentina made herself available for our food truck and planner to meet in person a couple of weeks before the wedding and work out a solution. Michelle was on vacation at the time but made herself free for a phone call to align on the plan. Another example is related to a beverage cart service that they offer at the venue. Michelle honored prior year pricing for us as that was shared initially several months before we formally booked the service.

On the day prior to our wedding, they allowed us to drop off all of our belongings (which was a LOT) and leave overnight, as well as host our rehearsal ceremony at the venue free of charge. The venue itself is gorgeous and serves as the perfect backdrop for photos.

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend hosting your wedding or other event at the Wildman BT. Michelle and Valentina are truly world class.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
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Team

Michelle
Michelle
Owner, Director of Events and Studio
Annie
Annie
Venue and Events Manager

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Wildman BT frequently asked questions

Wildman BT includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Wildman BT for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Wildman BT offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Wildman BT offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wildman BT offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Wildman BT offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Wildman BT 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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