11 Chic Chicago Wedding Venues with Some Serious Industrial Vibes
If you’re searching for a cool, blank slate event space for your industrial-chic wedding, then these Chicago loft-style venues are for you! Whether you choose a repurposed old factory or a sleek modern gallery, you'll be swooning over their original columns, brick walls, exposed ductwork, and modern lighting. Here's a look at some of our favorite urban spaces that provide a super stylish setting for your celebration!
Wildman BT
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Unique Amenities
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: striking brick warehouse built in 1914 • the interior impresses with exposed rafters and ductwork, unique lighting, glossy poured concrete flooring, and plush bathrooms • cool amenities like a street-level, drive-in loading bay (or VIP parking space!), multiple entrance points for guests and vendors, a floor-to-ceiling drapery system, dimmable lighting, and a 23-foot media wall
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Carter Chicago
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Open Floor Plan
Private Patio
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: chic urban space with a wide-open floor plan and huge windows that flood the space with light • exposed brick walls, poured concrete flooring, and industrial-style rafters create a loft-like vibe • an adjacent patio is perfect for a ceremony or bistro-lit cocktail hour
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Morgan Manufacturing
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Renovated Factory
Massive Skylights
Reclaimed Details
Fab Features: sleek, gorgeous renovated factory building which predates the Chicago Fire • outfitted with reclaimed and refurbished materials, glass, timber, concrete, and steel for an industrial-elegant design • every space is soaked with light thanks to vast expanses of skylights and windows and impressive chandeliers made from recycled bicycle chains
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
City Hall
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Building
West Loop Location
Natural Light
Fab Features: stylish pre-1920 building with three chic spaces: a main hall, second floor wedding suite, adjunct bar area, and patio • the expansive, column-less main hall boasts original brick accents, detailed truss ceilings, 20-foot clerestory windows, and skylights that run the building's length • cocktails are served from a stunning 37-foot marble bar flanked by fluted columns
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Hive on Hubbard
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Vintage-Industrial Vibes
1872 Historic Structure
Massive Skylight
Fab Features: built in 1872, it's one of Chicago's oldest surviving structures that's been artfully and lovingly restored • the inviting brick interior is highlighted by an enormous skylight runs the length of the main event room • the outdoor terrace is just right for ceremonies or al fresco cocktails
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Loft Lucia
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
West Loop Location
Natural Light
Stunning Terrace
Fab Features: warm, urban-chic "Loft of Light" • classic industrial interior with exposed bricks, ductwork, and soaring windows • one-of-a-kind dazzling rooftop terrace with incredible landscaping
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Lacuna Events by LM
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Rooftop Deck
Salvaged Details
Personalized Menus
Fab Features: exchange vows on the rooftop deck with stunning views of the Chicago skyline • the Reverie Gallery features 14-foot ceilings, a bar made of salvaged shipping containers, and a steampunk-inspired chandelier • personalized and creative menus from the chefs of LM Catering using fresh and seasonal ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Ignite Glass Studios
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Working Glass Blowing Studio
Urban Garden
Rooftop Deck
Fab Features: loft-style building with an urban garden and a rooftop deck that delivers jaw-dropping views of the iconic Chicago skyline • choose from an intimate garden party or a grand soirée in the modern Event Studio with a dramatic wall of windows • celebrate the evening while watching a team of artists shape molten glass into art
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Venue West
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Customizable Layout
All-Inclusive
Vintage-Urban Vibes
Fab Features: loft-style event space in West Town with tons of flexibility, including customizable floor plans and coordination assistance from a fun, dedicated staff • sandy-hued brick walls are accented by weathered wood and metal, with exposed ductwork creating an industrial vibe • packages include generous amenities, like delectable catering, extensive custom furniture, innovative A/V technology, and more!
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
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We couldn't leave out these chic gems just outside of Chicago!
The BRIX on the Fox
Carpentersville, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Versatile
Modern Romance
BYO
Fab Features: 2 versatile venues with historic charm and industrial-chic design elements • with ultimate DIY location with a beautiful canvas that can be customized to fit your vision and BYO options • rental comes with tables, chairs, a Photo Booth, an event manager, a world-class sound system and more!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Canvas
Wheeling, IL
Venue Superpowers:
In-House Design Studio
Bespoke Installations
Natural Light
Fab Features: gorgeous, flexible event space created by the expert team at Yanni Design Studio • a 21-foot ceiling with exposed rafters is draped with bespoke light installations, while glossy poured concrete floors gleam in sunlight pouring in through a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows • glass doors open to a lovely courtyard, garden, and terrace
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
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