Promontory Point 5491 South Lake Shore Drive • Chicago • IL 60615
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Right on the shore of Lake Michigan, this historic spot was the location of the 1933-34 World’s Fair, and boasts stunning views of both the lake and the glittering Chicago skyline.
- With its charming turret and sweeping surround of lush meadows, the building welcomes guests with a timeless, vintage feel. Inside, you’ll find a warm, light-filled interior of stone and wood, including gorgeous exposed ceiling trusses.
- The back terrace offers a beautiful panorama of the water and city, and makes a wonderful location for your ceremony or cocktails. Rental rates are very reasonable, and help support the Chicago Parks department, which stewards this and other significant local sites.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $1,200–3,440/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Event duration
Ceremony Only (2-hour event, 1-hour setup, 1-hour teardown)
Monday–Friday: $1,200 (flexible hours)
Saturday–Sunday: $1,240 (10am–2pm)Reception Only (5-hour event, 2-hour setup, 1-hour teardown)
Monday–Friday: $2,700 (flexible hours)
Saturday–Sunday: $2,880 (3–11pm)Ceremony + Reception (6-hour event, 4-hour setup, 1-hour teardown)
Monday–Friday: $3,315 (flexible hours)
Saturday–Sunday: $3,440 (12pm–11pm)Pricing includes the rental fee, maintenance & setup, and security deposit. Additional time may be available for $225/hour.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 100 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 150 | 120 |
| Reception | Seated | 80 | 100 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100. | ||
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
May–October, daily.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Park
- Community Center / Civic Building
- Non-Profit
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
- Park
Promontory Point
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