Windy City Magic: 11 Chicago Wedding Venues With Glittering Skyline Views
The glittering lights of Chicago's skyline create a glamorous, romantic, wedding backdrop—one that's sought after by tourists and locals alike. A wealth of venue choices range from storied icons to hidden treasures, but all of the places featured here boast fantastic bird's-eye views of the Windy City.
J. Parker
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Rooftop Events
Creative Menus
Dramatic River Views
Fab Features: retractable glass roof allows for outdoor events year-round • unobstructed water views provide the perfect backdrop for intimate receptions • a generous selection of hors d’oeuvres and 3-hour bar service is included in their event
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Twenty Six Chicago
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
26th Floor
Open Air Deck
All-Inclusive
Fab Features: modern event space perched on the 26th floor of the Eurostars Magnificent Mile hotel • expansive open-air deck perfect for cocktail receptions, offering city views from all angles • creative, seasonal, “outside the box” menus
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Lacuna Events by LM
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Rooftop Deck
Loft-Inspired
Personalized Menus
Fab Features: exchange vows on the rooftop deck with stunning views of the Chicago skyline • the Reverie Gallery features 14-foot ceilings, a bar made of salvaged shipping containers, and a steampunk-inspired chandelier • personalized and creative menus from the chefs of LM Catering using fresh and seasonal ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
theWit Hotel Chicago
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Contemporary Chic
Indoor/Outdoor Rooftop
Luxe Accommodations
Fab Features: multi-sensory hotel with stunning event spaces just steps from the Chicago Theater and Riverwalk • al fresco celebrations on ROOF, a 27th-floor indoor/outdoor rooftop venue with unobstructed city views • contemporary-chic celebrations in the luxe ballroom with striking design elements
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Sprawling City Views
All-Inclusive
Rooftop Terrace
Fab Features: intimate celebrations on the breezy Penthouse Terrace, where glass railings give the feeling of being perched among the skyscrapers • the exquisite Penthouse Ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows that frame panoramic city views • host your rehearsal dinner, farewell brunch, shower, or other events in one of their spaces for a major discount
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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: $ • $$
Midwest Conference Center
Melrose Park, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Flexible Packages
Convenient Location
Fab Features: elegant, newly refreshed event venue • the gorgeous 16th-floor ballroom boasts floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows framing panoramic views of the glittering Chicago skyline • the location is minutes from O'Hare, making it easy to access from downtown and the suburbs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
River Roast Private Events
Chicago, Illinois
Venue Superpowers:
Dazzling Riverfront Setting
Vintage Details
Spacious Veranda
Fab Features: landmark building with a spacious veranda • beautiful views of the river and sparkling cityscape from indoor & outdoor spaces • chic vintage elements like exposed brick walls, tall columns, and pressed-tin ceilings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Lakefront Terraces
Planetarium Experiences
Stylish Modern Design
Fab Features: Cafe Galileo offers unparalleled city skyline views with its glass walls, enjoy the same panoramic vistas from the North and Sundial Terraces • receptions in the Grainger Sky Theater • event activities include a journey through the cosmos, or viewing the moon, planets, and stars through a telescope
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Metropolitan
Chicago, IL
Style:
High Rise Views
Personalized Service
Luxe Details
Fab Features:event space offering sweeping views from the 66th & 67th floors • elegantly appointed ballrooms with dark wood trim, coffered ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows • personalized service and plenty of extras
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
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For sparkling city views without the city traffic, we had to include this fabulous spot in the North Suburbs.
Sky On Nine
Rosemont, IL
Venue Superpowers:
Stunning City Views
Open Floor Plan
Modern Details
Fab Features: stylish, sun-soaked venue perched on the 9th-floor of the Staybridge Suites/Holiday Inn • sweeping city views without the city traffic • spectacular in-house catering & bar options to tempt your guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
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