Wedding Venues in Illinois

Austin

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5.0

From the moment we toured the venue with Lisa, we knew it was the one. She took the time to listen to everything we imagined and walked us through every step with patience, care, and so much knowledge. Throughout the entire planning process, Lisa made us feel supported and at ease nothing ever felt stressful. On our wedding day, everything was absolutely PERFECT. The staff was attentive, the setup was beautiful, and every detail came together even better than we dreamed. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was and how smoothly everything ran. We are so grateful to Lisa and the entire team for making our day unforgettable. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Dona

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5.0

Two of our daughters weddings in 16 weeks…our most recent event was at the BRIX on Nov 7th! Outstanding  experience with the BRIX! Ample parking, no downtown traffic jams…Rob and Team cover every detail! Open vendor options, I had no issues with any vendors and highly recommend: 11th hour bartending, drapery by SNP and mortar design for China rental. Service was provided by Twin2Me me and catering by Francesca’s in Barrington. A wedding for 220, never felt crowded; we reserved the evening prior, which assisted with DIY decor and rehearsal. A huge plus! The entire team at the BRIX was amazing, professional, pleasant to work with.   So many compliments on the venue!  The ceremony space was converted from ceremony to appetizer hour in minutes. The Photo Booth was tons of fun, guests loved! The sound system amazing and after dinner lighting a lovely touch! A nice inclusion is an ice machine! Rob, my only suggestion would be the purchase of a food warmer in the chef prep kitchen space:) Sincerely, Mother of the Bride

ERICA

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5.0

It was an experience I will never forget I luv it there an the atmosphere was amazing weather great as well

Kelli

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5.0

We had our wedding here in September. From the initial planning stages all the way through to the wedding date, Roisin and team were phenomenal to work with!!! I felt supported at every stage and they truly made the experience wonderful. The venue is beautiful and the service was top notch. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!!

Much like everyone planning a wedding throughout covid, things got turned upside down. My fiancee and I planned to get married on our day even if it was just the two of us and an officiant in our living room. Luckily Chicago moved to Phase 4 and we were able to have a downsized covid safe wedding at the Loews Chicago Terrace. All workers masked at all times. Patrons masked at all points indoors, and once outside and in your own private space, people were able to take them off and there was plenty of room to socially distance. Our photographer recommended the Loews when we were first looking for a venue because in her words "of all the places I've worked, I've seen them pull off the most incredible events". Originally they had an event on our date, but with Covid we figured we'd check to see if they were open and doing smaller events. Less than a month to the date we secured the space and planned everything with them and they did an INCREDIBLE job. I stayed in one of the Lakeview suites to get ready. It was plenty big enough! Great rate as well. We had 40 people on the terrace. They had plenty of space for people to spread out. Several highboy tables, two different couch areas, 3-4 round tables with linens. Plenty of room to stand, mingle and spread out. They also had a tent set up which saved us from a two minute rain storm, but I was more interested in to save from the mid-summer Chicago sun/heat. All servers, managers, bartenders wore masks the whole time. The food was served by servers behind a partition. The restaurant kitchens aren't open yet, but they have partnerships with a few restaurants. We used Luella's Southern Kitchen and we had so many people tell us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. Melissa with the Loews and Darnell from Luella's knocked it out of the park! Again, can't say enough good things about my experience with having our micro-wedding at the Loews!

We had an amazing wedding at the Renassaince Chicago North Shore Hotel! Michele Zurlo took care of everything and we can’t thank her enough! My husband and I are so grateful for Michele!

Koryn

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5.0

This venue is such a great option! The owners are very accommodating, helpful, and great to communicate with! Would highly recommend this space for your event!

Kabedi

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5.0

Tiffany and her crew were some of the most helpful, caring and responsive people ! Planning during a pandemic is hard, and yet they made it feel so easy! Tiffany helped. Us find backup plans in case we needed them and called or emailed to check in with us. I highly recommend!

I am beyond happy with this venue. They have the best people working to help conduct and emails will be responded to at lightening speed! There are about a million details to work out with a wedding and they are so on it! I had both my ceremony and reception there so they even did a room switch! They are also quite flexible as well. A lot of our guests didn’t know about this venue and loved it when they arrived! Thank you Kyle and Taylor for helping my big day be a phenomenal one!

Barb

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5.0

Five stars is not high enough for The Drake Hotel Chicago! Every aspect of my daughter’s wedding planning and celebration was truly extraordinary. Within minutes of meeting our main contact, Sydney Waclawik, we knew we were in the best hands. From the first planning meeting to the final moments of the wedding day, Sydney was a steady, knowledgeable, and reassuring presence. Her professionalism, organization, and attention to detail were unmatched. Her fabulous support team of Sonya Ward and Shalinee Abraham assisted in seeing that all of our needs were met and executed flawlessly. Sydney and her team truly listened to my daughter’s vision and brought it to life with care and precision. They worked seamlessly with our vendors, ensuring everything went smoothly. Sharon Johnson, the Director of Reservations, made the guest room block process effortless, with prompt responses, clear communication, and kindness. The historic French Room set a stunning stage for the cocktail hour, and the timeless beauty of The Gold Coast Room wowed our guests as the reception venue. Unique traditions like The Drake’s renowned Bookbinders soup and the celebratory champagne parade added memorable wow factors that our guests are still talking about. The cuisine was extraordinary—every dish was delicious, artfully presented, and served with impeccable care. Under the direction of Georges, the Director of Banquets who oversaw the setup, the Banquet Captains Jorge and Lino delivered a dining experience that exceeded all expectations, making every guest feel celebrated. The guest rooms were spacious, immaculate, and luxurious. Floyd, the bellhop, was always on hand with a friendly smile and efficient service, further enhancing our experience. From start to finish, the entire team at The Drake Hotel was impeccable. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue or team to host this special occasion. Thank you for making our daughter’s wedding a dream come true!