Outdoor Wedding Venues in Chicago, IL

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Meyer's Castle

5.0

Dyer, IN
  • Up to 325 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Meyer's Castle is a world class historic landmark set on a hill surrounded by beautiful manicured rolling gardens. Located only 35 minutes away from downtown Chicago (12 miles from the city's border), the estate's smallest room can host a minimum of 30 guests, while the largest ballroom can accommodate up to 325. ​ Our customized proposals are designed to reflect every client's taste, tailored specifically to their creative visions.

We recently got married at Meyer's Castle, and it was an absolute dream come true. My husband, Jeff, and I fell in love with this venue at first sight. We love how private and intimate it is. The castle is completely gated and surrounded by dense trees. You would never know that such an oasis exists just outside of Chicago. When you enter the gate, you drive on a long driveway to the top where you see the castle sitting on the hill. It's quite impressive and reminds me of destination weddings in Europe. The best part is that you don't have to leave the country. We decided to opt for the outdoor reception, which is their most expensive option because it involves a plan B in case of bad weather. The plan B was to host a reception in one of their gorgeous ballrooms. We could choose between two. However, the outdoor reception was so worth it. We were lucky enough to have a perfect sunny day without it being too hot. The venue's booking manager told us that September is their most popular month for weddings, and now I understand why—the weather was absolutely perfect. The team at Meyer's Castle was very friendly, professional, and always responded to our questions in a timely manner. It was totally worth it to hire their Month-Off coordinator, Kate. She was amazing! They also have a list of preferred vendors who they don't force you to hire but recommend based on their experience with them. We hired a photographer and a cake vendor from Meyer's Castle's list, and we were extremely happy we did. The venue's newly renovated bridal suite is cute and elegant at the same time. It has beautiful baby blue peacock wallpaper and a grand gold mirror. They actually have real peacocks living on the property, so the wallpaper in the bridal suite really fits the theme of the venue. This place is awesome. You can have both the wedding ceremony and reception at the same location, which is very convenient and stress-free. I don't like ceremonies in the church, and I would choose over and over to exchange my vows with my husband in the beautiful, green, lush gardens with birds singing around us.
Charlotte & J., 5 months ago
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Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Conference Centre

4.9

Orland Park, IL
  • Up to 1000 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,400

Welcome to Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre, as one of the most popular places to celebrate, dine, and spend the night in the south suburbs of Chicagoland. Georgios offers a rare suburban luxury; a newly remodeled hotel and conference center encompassing a banquet facility. We welcome you to explore all that Georgios has to offer. Your wedding or special occasion deserves luxury. Georgios Banquets features your choice of four ballrooms: the Sunset, Ravinia, Starview, and Clarion. Our ballrooms may be combined to accommodate up to 1200 guests.

We have done many weddings with Stephanie and the Georgio's team over the years and they always do a great job with the details. Super convenient to have the hotel so the guests can have more fun and not worry about driving home after. How cool is that? ;)
John, 3 years ago
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The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $15,000

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago, is a modern hotel wedding venue located in Chicago, Illinois. This wedding venue is located within the Magnificent Mile right off of Michigan Avenue. Nestled in the heart of Chicago’s shopping district, the couple and wedding guests will find entertainment and attractions throughout the weekend of celebration. The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago is here to make your wedding dreams come true.

The staff and professionalism of The Gwen is second to none. They were extremely receptive to my feelings and ideas, always worked with me to get exactly what we needed, and have an elegant variety of spaces that worked with multiple scenarios. Flexibility and versatility is so important when I'm working with somebody, and they always made me feel heard and appreciated. 10/10!
Nick Robins Photography, 2 months ago
Porter Kitchen & Deck

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 120 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Located along the edge of the Chicago River, Porter Kitchen & Deck offers American cuisine and classic cocktails in an elegant and relaxed setting, with picturesque city views. The restaurant includes an intimate private dining room for private dinners with up to 24 guests, a private mezzanine level outdoor bar ("Punch Stand") for cocktail style receptions with up to 99 guests, as well as a number of additional semi-private dining & cocktail options for party sizes of 12-200. Porter Kitchen & Deck can accommodate up to 120 guests seated, or up to 200 guests for a cocktail style reception!

We hosted our Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding Welcome Party here and it was amazing! We had a lot of out of town guest's & they still talk about how amazing the venue & it's amazing view! The planning process with the event's team was seamless and the staff onsite couldn't have been more friendly and attentive. I highly recommend Porter for any type of event!
Amanda & K., 4 months ago
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Beatnik West Town

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 144 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

Beatnik is an exotic neighborhood escape. Named after the bohemian freethinkers of the 1950s and ’60s, Beatnik channels the beatnik generation’s sense of style, aspiration and rebellion to create an exotic escape with maximalist interiors, lush gardens, tropical cocktails & Mediterranean cuisine. Mirroring our design-through-storytelling whimsy, our culinary team takes guests on a globetrotting journey through the Middle East with the exciting spices of Lebanon, Jordan, & Israel; moving westward across Northern Africa & finishing across the Atlantic with the flavors of Mexico. Our beverage program features savory & fresh cocktails via inventive recipes that follow a no-waste sensibility. Our wine list is an artful amalgamation of wines that are progressive, fun & urge your sense of adventure with every sip. The contrasting styles & textures of Beatnik West Town feature antique pieces from around the world & more than hundreds of living plants throughout the 6,000 square ft space.

Beatnik West Town is one of my favorite venues in Chicago -- and that says a lot as I am a Wedding Planner! The decor is jaw droppingly stunning, the food & drinks are of the best quality and taste unreal, and the Bonhomme Group team makes the planning/wedding day a breeze. It's the best spot to get married if you're looking to host a unique, beautifully designed wedding and/or if you're a foodie. I personally love the Bonhomme Group experience so much that I had my own micro wedding at Celeste, a sister venue to Beatnik West Town.
Ashley Best, 6 days ago
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The Carter Chicago

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 275 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $25,000

A Versatile brand new venue located in the Fulton Market area. Urban-chic style with whitewash exposed brick walls and tons of natural light. Our goal is to exceed your expectations by delivering a flawless event every time.

Awarded Best of Zola
I couldn't be happier with our decision to book The Carter as our wedding venue! The staff made the night go flawlessly. My wedding coordinator even commented how impressed she was with how quick their staff was able to move throughout setup during the day. She also complimented the catering coordinator as being a complete pro. With The Carter you are required to use their caterer, D'Absolute, but that was not a problem for us because the food was phenomenal. Wedding food can be hit or miss, but we had multiple guests raving about everything from the apps to the late night snacks. Chris allowed us to include 2 signature drinks and customized our bar menu to whatever we wanted. Since I got married on my birthday Chris even upgraded our glassware free of charge which was such a sweet, unexpected gesture! They are very flexible with how you want to use the space, which I loved because we were able to make the event truly unique. What sold me on the space is that you don't need to add much additional decor because it's so beautiful on its own. The connecting courtyard comes with string lights. The interior space includes multiple chandeliers and string lights over the dance floor. Most other places you'd need to bring those details in, and pay for them. What I also love about the space is you get the "lofty, urban" feel without all of the pillars/poles in a typical loft space. You get high ceilings and an open floor plan, which makes the space look so much nicer (in my opinion). The cost is a little pricier than other venues we explored, however I 100% think we paid for higher quality and I have zero regrets.
Nicole F., 8 months ago
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Hangout Lighting

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Be one of the first to experience a brand new venue in a 100 year old factory building. Our lighting factory showroom makes for a venue like none other. Tons of natural light with huge windows on all sides Unique chandelier lighting throughout fills the space without additional decor needed. Flexible BYOB and open catering options.

Awarded Best of Zola
This venue is so gorgeous without any added decor thanks to the unique lighting! If you're working on a budget for your wedding, this space will be perfect for you. The host (Jen) allows you to bring your own drinks and food. She does ask that any bartending staff and waitstaff be insured, but anyone reputable that you'd trust to help with your event should be! The location is easy to get to for guests, but it is up one flight of stairs! Jen has some basics available for use (water dispensers, etc.) In addition to lovely farm tables, a big bar, and a really lovely backdrop (as you can see in pics). My guests loved the deck space and everyone said the layout of the space was really conducive to getting folks on the dance floor, but also making it easy to get to the bar and the buffet table.
Shelly and K., a year ago
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Salvage One

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 285 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $6,000

Salvage One is a unique Wedding Venue located in the lively West Town neighborhood of Chicago. We’re also a retail store specializing in salvaging architectural elements from buildings being demolished or renovated. Our space is filled with amazing and eye-catching pieces of Chicago history and vintage furniture and lighting, all of which are used to stage each wedding. No two weddings are the same at Salvage One!

We had our wedding at Salvage One in July 2023 and were so pleased with the venue. We did both our ceremony and reception in the space and our guests could not stop talking about how cool the venue was. Salvage One made it easy for all of our vendors to get loaded in and work in the space. The events team was great and professional. We had a minor issue which they helped us resolve quickly and professionally. Highly recommend Salvage One!
Cara B., 10 months ago
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Zhou B Art Center

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 350 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

The Zhou B Art Center is one of the top event venues in the City of Chicago. Guests will be surrounded by the priceless art of the world-renowned Zhou Brothers, as well as art from emerging and established artists. With 28,000 square feet of event space between two floors, The Zhou B Art Center can accommodate any type of event. From intimate cocktail parties to lavish galas and elegant weddings.

I absolutely adored working with Chris and Asher from the Zhou B Art Center. They made the entire process smooth and effortless and my wedding turned out better than I could have asked! So grateful for them both!
Sarah M., a year ago
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Kuma's Catering

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 174 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

Kuma's Catering specializes in classic American fare, celebrated for their delicious burgers and tasty sides, such as, mac and cheese and loaded mashed potatoes. A non-alcoholic an/or spirits package can be included, featuring premium beers, wine, and liquor. Kuma's Catering works with multiple dessert vendors to create the perfect sweets table, if requested. Any dietary restrictions or preferences, from vegan, vegetarian and gluten free, can be accommodated. Additional rental items, such as, dishware, silverware, glassware & linens are all additional options based off of your needs. Full time and part time service staff and bartenders are hospitality professionals. If you do not need full service catering, delivery and set-up options are also available. From appetizers to late night snacks, Kuma's Catering will ensure that your menu reflects your personal style and preferences.

This review is long overdue! If you are looking for amazing food and service for your wedding, cocktail party, corporate event, or honestly, ANY event catering and service you need, you can’t go wrong with Lisa and her team at Kuma’s. One of the top three important items we wanted to concentrate on for our wedding was the catering (food and service). We have been big fans of Kuma’s for a long time which led me to look at them for our catering needs. We looked at a few places which we thought would work for our vibe, but after meeting with Lisa, we knew we had to have Kuma’s catering. Starting with the tasting, refining the menu before the day, as well as the actual day, Lisa was extremely responsive and communicative and really worked with us and our budget to make sure our day was memorable and special. Their sliders are exceptionally delicious (make sure to get the chicken Iron Maiden), and despite them being known for their burgers, Kuma’s has the capability to accommodate all sorts of dietary restrictions including vegans, vegetarians, those with gluten free and dairy allergies, and even the pickiest of kids! We had nine kids attending our wedding and I was concerned they would not enjoy the sliders as much as the adults. Lisa offered to provide a tray of chicken tenders with sauces for the kiddos to accommodate them to go along with the mac and cheese we had put on the menu. Moreover, everything is prepared fresh and never frozen, which is remarkable in today’s market. The basil vinaigrette used for the house salad was made fresh the day of and if I could, I’d buy a bottle every week. Furthermore, there are special items you can only get with catering, and we highly suggest ordering the buffalo chicken bites, jalapeno popper bites, and especially the artichoke dip. They were out of this world amazing. Everyone left extremely satisfied and we still get compliments on how amazingly delicious the food was, not to mention the exceptional level of service. Lisa was extremely attentive and beyond helpful with set up and clearing and made sure we didn’t have anything to worry about at the end of the night. Nick, our bartender, was super helpful with last-minute tasks before guests arrived, and made sure everyone had a drink and were taken well care of. As I said before, we were big fans of Kuma’s prior to our wedding and this experience just cemented our love for them even more. We will definitely use them for our catering needs in the future. If you are looking for something unique and special that will have everyone remembering your event in the best possible way, we highly recommend you book Kuma’s!
Angela C., 9 months ago
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Pinstripes Chicago (River East)

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Limited services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $500

Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, ceremony, bridal shower or bachelor(ette) party our dynamic ballrooms and private event spaces provide an upscale yet relaxed space for your special day. We host truly unique events and deliver sophisticated fun through combining our from-scratch Italian-America menu with the classic games of bowling and bocce ball. Let our talented event team work with you on a customized event to suit your personal style and help you bring your dream wedding to life to create a perfect day that you and all your guests will be sure to remember!

In the last few months, the Pinstripes team was wonderful to work with and helped accommodate our changes in plans with COVID. Their staff is fun, energetic, and experts in event planning. We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Pinstripes this year in the cocktail room down by the beautiful river and we cannot wait to host our larger reception next year in the ballroom. The location (right next to Navy Pier) is optimal and the outside/inside flexibility was greatly appreciated. During and after our rehearsal dinner, our guests thanked us several times for the delicious food at Pinstripes. The event planning team has been great to work with --through tastings, room setup, and again, re-planning our entire event with COVID. If you're looking for a great location, delicious food, a rustic setup on the river, and a great planning team, look no further! Wedding planning is already quite time consuming and a few Pinstripes below alleviated so many of our stresses throughout: Jessica Randel has been very responsive and proactive throughout her time with us--we had to make significant changes to our plans due to COVID and she helped bring our new vision (keeping everyone as safe as possible while maximizing our rehearsal dinner experience). She's helped us change our 150 person wedding to an intimate rehearsal dinner gathering outside, expertly advised us on various dinner services and setup, helped us safely manage new Chicago COVID rules (that changed week to week), and during the week of she kept us abreast of the weather and proactively guided us into a stress-free scenario. We cannot wait to work with her next year as we reschedule our big wedding reception in the downstairs ballroom. My husband and I also cannot thank Sherry Kenny, Diana Grodecki, and Jeremy Hopkins enough for the excellent expertise and service-driven customer experience. Sherry, at Oakbrook Pinstripes, provided us invaluable advice as we were navigating our COVID change in plans and managing through the changing circumstances in Chicago. Diana worked with us during the early phases, making our wedding tasting and early planning experience with my family a blast. At our rehearsal dinner, Jeremy ensured that every one of our guests received the top food and drink service, that his staff took precautionary measures, and that everyone had a phenomenal time. These efforts on your wedding weekend make a huge difference and we couldn’t have been more happy with our rehearsal dinner evening. We cant wait to finalize our big wedding reception plans with them in 2021 and return for another great experience.
Alexa & J., 4 years ago
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Loft Lucia

5.0

Chicago, IL
  • Up to 120 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

This 7,500 square foot lofty gem is nestled in the heart of the West Loop. The architecture is both modern and tasteful, showcasing both Venetian plaster and exposed brick walls, alongside marble slab bars harmonizing texture with elegance. Each of its two floors is impeccably decorated equipped with a full bar. The main floor, located on the third floor of the building, features a commercial-grade kitchen. The top floor features a stunning floor to ceiling retractable glass wall that vanishes to reveal the seamless flow between their indoor cocktail area and their outdoor terrace space. Their selection of lounge furniture, dining tables, and interior decor provides clients with an endless amount of arrangements to choose from. The flexibility of the space makes the venue suitable for private parties, fundraisers, corporate events (both intimate and large scale), and weddings. The venue can be rented in its entirety or each floor separately.

Loft Lucia was our perfect venue. We found it through Zola initially and immediately fell in love. We knew we wanted to get married in Chicago but wanted something different and more unique! They were responsive to our initial inquiry and we booked it before ever touring it. The pictures are exactly what you get and ours was a perfect fay
Courtney M., 2 years ago

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About wedding venues in Chicago, IL

How much do wedding venues typically cost in Chicago, IL?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. Chicago, IL offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $500 and average $4,000. All-inclusive packages start at $195 and average $6,000.

What types of venues can I find in Chicago, IL?

Chicago offers a wide range of venues, including Ballroom, Urban and Restaurant and brewery.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in Chicago, IL?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Bartlett Hills Golf Club, Silver Lake Country Club and Hangout Lighting. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in Chicago, IL?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (45% in Chicago do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (37% in Chicago do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in Chicago, IL accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in Chicago, IL can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 4190. The average venue in Chicago can seat 100 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in Chicago, IL offer?

The venues in Chicago, IL are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Wi-Fi, Bar services and Wheelchair accessible. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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