The Old Post Office 433 West Van Buren Street • Chicago • IL 60607
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Built in 1921, this stunning Art Deco jewel was once the heart of Chicago’s booming mail system. Today, it’s been transformed into a unique multi-use hub that houses some of the city’s most remarkable venues, accommodating gatherings of all styles and sizes—from intimate elopements with a speakeasy vibe to grand, multi-venue soirees that flow easily between indoors and out.
- The Historic Lobby is genuinely wow-worthy: an impressive two-story space boasting huge windows, a gold-leaf ceiling, chic original light fixtures, and marble walls that soar to a dizzying 38-foot height. Other cool venues include the playful Telegram Lounge, where you’ll find a bocce lane, pool table, and fireplace, and The Vault, where a central bar is accented by high brick tile ceilings and East-facing views of the river.
- The top floor holds the Old Post Office's most remarkable surprise: The Meadow, the largest rooftop green space in the city. Exchange vows amid the lush native plantings, which evoke a natural Midwest landscape, mingle beneath the expansive shaded bar, or let the party transition into the adjacent Penthouse, a loft-like setting boasting exposed brick and chic modern fixtures.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $11,000–21,000/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Space reserved
The rental fee includes use of the space(s) you select and all amenities within that space, in-house tables & chairs, and building janitorial and security. Upgraded Chiavari chairs are available for a fee.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 600 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 3000 | 700 |
| Reception | Seated | 600 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 400. | ||
Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$$ • $$$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
Preferred List
Alcohol must be provided by the caterer.
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Penthouse / Rooftop
- Unique
- Garden
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Loft / Warehouse / Industrial
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Creek / River
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Panoramic
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