When you start planning your wedding, you’ll find that there are a seemingly endless number of Chicago venues! So how do you find the one that’s right for you? Any painter will tell you that the first step to a great painting is selecting the right canvas. Every detail you add and every choice you make is aided by having the perfect backdrop. If a wedding day is a work of art (and it is), then your wedding venue is your canvas. This is where you start to create the mood and aesthetic of your day. The venue is usually one of the first decisions made in wedding planning. They provide the solid foundations for all other decision making.

These are some of our favorite wedding venues in Chicago! We recommend them, not only because of their beauty, but because of the professionalism of their teams. Communication and organization are so important when it comes to your wedding day. The staff at these venues could not be better. These fabulous venues have the Gold Grid stamp of approval! Enjoy!

 

For natural light in a natural setting – COLUMBUS PARK REFECTORY

 

For a little history in the heart of River North – NEWBERRY LIBRARY

 

For downtown class and artistic excellence – SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE

 

For a sleek and modern affair – CHEZ EVENT SPACE

 

For stained glass enthusiasts – ALICE MILLAR CHAPEL – NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

 

For bold pops of color and fabulous flair – CARNIVALE

 

For a classic, timeless ceremony – ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH

 

For a Rogers Park hidden gem – MAYNE STAGE

Gold Grid Recommends - LK Events

Gold Grid Recommends - LK Events

 

For a touch of campus class – LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

Loyola University Chicago Wedding - Gold Grid Studios

Loyola University Chicago Wedding - Gold Grid Studios

Loyola University Chicago Wedding - Gold Grid Studios

 

For breathtaking Chicago architecture – THE ROOKERY

The Rookery Building Chicago Wedding - Gold Grid Studios

The Rookery Building Chicago Wedding - Gold Grid Studios

 

Need more help with wedding plan decisions? Check out Gold Grid Recommends, our exclusive list of our favorite collaborators!