10 of Chicago's Best Historic Wedding Venues

Fab Features: 1893 Venetian Gothic landmark set on the doorstep of Millennium Park • intricate craftsmanship, monumental fireplaces, and floor-to-ceiling windows lend elegance to the ballrooms • fun receptions in the Stagg Court or in The Tank, the original indoor pool framed by marble pillars and an elegant mezzanine balcony

Fab Features: restored turn-of-the-century firehouse • the walls are lined with crisp white subway tile and rich wood elements, and a restored silver tin ceiling • exchange vows on a stone wedding platform set against a backdrop of beautiful trees and flowers

Fab Features: an urban garden oasis just 2 blocks from Magnificent Mile • courtyard ceremonies are backed by the classic brick façade, which boasts stacked multipaned windows and lush ivy that winds its way up the wall • the elegant interior is outfitted with French doors, gleaming wood floors, and pretty Juliet balconies which overlook the gardens below

Fab Features: historic 1929 home is nestled on 150 acres • distinctive Prairie-style architecture surrounded by landscaped gardens • exchange vows beneath a wooden gazebo, under the shade of mature trees, or in the outdoor covered pavilion with a grand fireplace

Fab Features: sophisticated hotel steeped in historic charm • Old World glamour in the Walnut Ballroom, with its 15-foot soaring ceilings and warm walnut accents • intimate celebrations in the inviting Palladium Room, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for fab views and ample natural light

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

Fab Features: 1921 Art Deco jewel formerly the heart of the city's mail system• dramatic two-story Historic Lobby with huge windows, a 38-foot gold-leaf ceiling, and chic original light fixtures • other cool venues include The Vault, a vintage speakeasy, the playful Telegram Lounge with its bocce & pool table, and the Meadow, a rooftop green space

Fab Features: early 1900s mansion designed in the classic Italiante style encompassed by 50 acres of manicured lawns • the interior impresses with gorgeous antiques, paintings, tapestries and sculptures • elegant celebrations in the year-round pavilion or poolside next to the lush gardens

Fab Features: beloved South Loop gem housed in a historic firehouse • the interior boasts exquisite architectural details, like reclaimed hardwood floors, light-flooded windows, and an airy al fresco veranda • delectable menus paired with top-tier service

Fab Features: Georgian-style Chicago Room with views of Lincoln Park and city skyline • the interior is designed with a high, coffered ceiling and backlit cases displaying gorgeous stained-glass panels • al fresco or tented celebrations on the Uihlein Plaza