Top Uptown Wedding Venues

• 7 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 20-79 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 5 Total Spaces

Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting or private event, Hotel Zachary is the perfect location in the heart of the iconic Wrigleyville neighborhood. The Drawing Room is a nontraditional event space ideal for corporate meetings, presentation-style sessions, board meetings, industry conferences and social events of all types. The pool table and adjacent Den lounge space allow for prefunction mingling and networking. Our clean, simple modern design is infused with subtle nods to Wrigley Field architecture, baseball history, our city and its neighborhoods. Hotel Zachary is honored to receive two recognitions on this year's World's Best Awards from Travel + Leisure. Hotel Zachary was named one of the "Best 15 City Hotels in the Continental United States" and came in at No. 2 for the "10 Best Hotels in Chicago." The Word’s Best Awards are among the most prestigious in the travel industry and are selected entirely by Travel + Leisure readers.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 30-40,000 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 8 Event Spaces

Host your next event at a National Historic Landmark and one of sports' most iconic destinations. Wrigley Field Events offers unique venues across the Wrigley Field campus, accommodating groups from 20 to 20,000 guests for meetings, conferences, galas, receptions, holiday parties, team-building activities, and social gatherings. Our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces feature customizable layouts, curated food and beverage offerings, and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities. Elevate your event with exclusive enhancements, including batting practice in the same cages used by the pros, or host a meeting in The Event Center before treating guests to a Chicago Cubs game. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience that's uniquely yours.

• 2 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 200-1,000 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces

Artifact Events is made up of 100+ year old factory buildings that have been renovated to create beautiful event spaces while keeping the architectural elements and uniqueness of the original buildings. The venue is made up of 2 separate buildings that have been connected to total 28,000 square feet of industrial and loft style event space. With high ceilings, beautiful natural light, exposed beams and hardwood floors, the indoor spaces can host your group of 50-1000 guests. The outdoor area is a enclosed courtyard featuring 25 foot columns for you to enjoy as part of your ceremony or cocktail space. The venue offers versatile spaces for special events including weddings, mitzvahs, corporate holiday parties, showcases, fundraisers, community events and fairs, photo and film shoots. Located in the Ravenswood neighborhood, your attendees will be exposed to a neighborhood with a wonderful mix of artists lofts, industrial production, breweries, shops and restaurants. Artifact Events is about 20 minutes north of downtown and easy to get to from the northern and northwestern suburbs. It is a short walk from the Montrose Brown Line and the Metra Ravenswood stop. There is tons of easy free street parking right in front of the building as well. Whether you have a distinct vision or would like us to guide you, our team at Artifact Events has decades of combined experience and are able to assist and support you every step of the way.

• 1 Wedding Album

The new owner of Carol’s Pub has found a few mysteries inside the 45-year-old North Side dive. The biggest holdup preventing the bar from reopening — it’s been closed since September 2016 — has been fixing the west wall that faces Clark Street. The late-night dive has been a popular spot for cheap beer and live country music for decades at 4659 N. Clark Street.

• 2 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 30-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Looking for a unique location? Is hosting a special event at the renowned Wrigley Field on your bucket list? Your best option is The Skylight Room at Rizzo's! Three full-service bars, 28 LED TVs, one 13-foot LED screen, a patio with a retractable roof, and heated floors are just a few of the special features of our venue. There is plenty of space for your visitors to fit comfortably while still adhering to existing gathering limits, thanks to the twenty-foot ceilings and 8,500+ square feet of open air area.

• 26 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 450-1,500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Located at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive, Theater on the Lake is a historic building that offers breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago’s skyline. Designed in 1913 and constructed in 1920, Theater on the Lake, is a Prairie style structure constructed in brick with sweeping steel arched pavilions throughout. Theater on the Lake is the most unique venue in Chicago with flexible event space for groups of 25 to 1,500. From corporate events to weddings and social galas, Theater on the Lake is one of the only Lakefront event venues in the City. The fully enclosed space offers clean, open sightlines without pillars and a gorgeous view South to the skyline while overlooking Lake Michigan. Elegantly restored and enhanced to its deserved beauty, Theater on the Lake joins many of the other iconic architectural gems of Chicago. The fully enclosed and air-conditioned space offers clean, open sightlines without pillars and breathtaking views of the city and lake.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 12-80 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Discover our hidden gem in the heart of Chicago. Our elegant venue, seamlessly connected to our wine shop, is the perfect backdrop for your private event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, wine tasting, or large-scale event, we partner with top-tier caterers and in-house sommeliers to ensure every detail is exquisite. Experience the blend of elegance and excellence and let us create a memorable event people won't stop talking about!

• 132 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 175-20,000 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 4 Outdoor Spaces
• 8 Total Spaces

Imagine gorgeous indoor and outdoor space all in one venue! Café Brauer is one of Chicago’s most highly prized rental venues for good reason. This timeless Prairie School- style landmark, completed in 1908 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers both earth-toned elegance and unparalleled location. Its second-floor Great Hall is the centerpiece, with its soaring, skylit roof, Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers, stained-glass windows, tile mosaics and flanking, curved oudoor loggias providing spectacular views of the surrounding park and city skyline. A newly landscaped circular drive greets guests on Stockton Drive, but the horticultural pièce de résistance lies immediately to the east and south: Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, a thriving prairie pond ecosystem teeming with native plants and wildlife.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 100-1,200 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Nestled along Chicago's iconic North Avenue Beach, Shore Club Chicago offers a one-of-a-kind lakefront setting for weddings, corporate events, brand activations, and social celebrations. Just minutes from downtown, the venue seamlessly blends coastal-inspired design with the energy of the city, creating a destination that feels like a beachside escape in the heart of Chicago. With versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces, panoramic views of Lake Michigan, and customizable food and beverage experiences, Shore Club accommodates everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions and experiential events. Whether hosting a waterfront wedding, corporate celebration, networking event, or private party, guests enjoy elevated hospitality, vibrant cuisine, and an unforgettable setting that captures the spirit of a Chicago summer.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 40-75 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space

LOULOU is a private events space by the folks at Lula Cafe. LOULOU is the perfect, intimate space for small gatherings such as wedding and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday celebrations and more. All food, beverages and service is provided by the Lula Cafe team.

• 25 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 13 Total Spaces

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a sanctuary of Parisian-inspired elegance nestled in the heart of the city’s Gold Coast neighborhood. With its chateau-style courtyard, apartment-style rooms and suites featuring private terraces and fireplaces, an award-winning spa, and exceptional dining, the property offers a luxurious escape just steps from Chicago’s finest attractions. Whether you're planning a wedding, reception, birthday celebration, baby shower, corporate meeting, or private dinner, Waldorf Astoria Chicago provides a timeless setting for life’s most memorable moments. From intimate salons to a grand ballroom adorned with jeweled chandeliers, each space is thoughtfully designed to reflect your vision. Our dedicated team, personalized menus, and signature service ensure every event is effortlessly elegant and truly unforgettable. Elegant Venues - From a unique outdoor courtyard to enchanting ceremonies in the Sinclair Ballroom to intimate gatherings in our refined salons, Waldorf Astoria Chicago offers the perfect backdrop for your event. Expert Wedding and Event Planning - Our dedicated team of specialists collaborate with you to infuse personal touches and the signature Waldorf Astoria style and service into every detail. Comprehensive Wedding Packages - Relax as we bring your vision to life. Our thoughtfully designed packages include everything needed for a seamless celebration, delivered with the renowned Waldorf Astoria hospitality.

• 4 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

A Timeless Chicago Landmark for Elegant Weddings & Iconic Events Ambassador Gold Coast brings Chicago’s social history to the celebrations happening now. Set among the Gold Coast’s historic streets, the hotel offers a collection of spaces for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate entertaining and milestone occasions. Make the setting part of the experience: dinner in the Ambassador Room, once the legendary Pump Room; a reception in The Champagne Room Featuring Moët & Chandon; or an outdoor gathering with skyline views on the Terrace on Seventeen. The different rooms give each part of a celebration its own mood, from the first welcome to the final toast. Menus, beverage service and room arrangements are planned around the occasion. Guest rooms and suites allow visiting friends, family and colleagues to stay on property, while the surrounding Gold Coast offers a Chicago backdrop beyond the hotel. Tell us what you are celebrating, when and with whom. Our events team will help you choose the setting and shape the details.

• 2 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 50-320 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chicago offers an Art Deco-inspired setting along the Magnificent Mile for weddings, corporate meetings, conferences, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and private celebrations. Set within the historic McGraw-Hill building, the hotel features 15,901 square feet of event space across 13 rooms, including The Gallery Ballroom for up to 400 guests, The Grand Salon, intimate boardrooms, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Custom catering, adaptable audiovisual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and dedicated event planning support gatherings of varying styles and scales. With art-filled interiors and panoramic city views, The Gwen creates a distinctive backdrop for memorable Chicago events.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 10-700 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Set in Chicago’s Gold Coast, The Alston blends Midwestern warmth with a distinctly French influence. At the heart of the experience is Michelin-starred chef Jenner Tomaska, whose cuisine draws from French nouvelle technique and the primal allure of open-fire cooking. Wood-grilled, dry-aged steaks anchor the menu, complemented by classic expressions reimagined with precision. The Alston offers a collection of distinctive spaces, each with its own point of view. The Members Club and Terrace invite a seamless indoor–outdoor flow, where skyline views meet a soft, lounge-like elegance. For more intimate gatherings, Le Cave offers a moody, cellar-inspired setting—anchored by an impressive 500+ bottle wine collection—while The Gilded Room delivers a more luminous, design-forward backdrop for private dining. Full-venue buyouts transform the entire space into an immersive, multi-room experience, ideal for weddings, brand activations, and elevated celebrations

• 13 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 2 Hotels
• 9 Total Spaces

Viceroy Chicago is an elegant, romantic space for your upcoming wedding, bridal shower, wedding rehearsal or any other event you plan to host. The Viceroy Chicago has many event spaces, dramatic in style, that are sure to wow your guests, such as a pool complete with its own bar and lounge, and a luxe golden indoor bar. The rooftop of Viceroy Chicago offers sweeping views of Downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. The suites at the Viceroy Chicago are very impressive with modern, sleek designs and glamorous details. Nestled in Chicago’s historic Gold Coast neighborhood, Viceroy Chicago combines timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication. Built on the site of the original 1920s-era Cedar Hotel, the property seamlessly blends the building’s classic brick and terracotta façade with a sleek glass tower, creating a harmonious mix of old and new. The hotel offers 180 thoughtfully designed guestrooms and suites, each featuring Art Deco-inspired touches, luxurious bedding, marble bathrooms, and stunning views of the Chicago skyline. Guests can unwind at the seasonal rooftop pool or stay active in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Dining at Viceroy Chicago is a highlight, with Somerset serving modern Mediterranean flavors in a chic atmosphere. For an elevated cocktail lounge, Pandan, on the 18th floor offers handcrafted cocktails and Southeast Asian-inspired small plates, all with panoramic city views. Viceroy Chicago’s prime location places guests steps away from the Magnificent Mile’s shopping, dining, and entertainment. Oak Street Beach within easy reach. Whether traveling for business or leisure, Viceroy Chicago delivers a refined, memorable experience that celebrates the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.

• 12 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 150-350 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Total Spaces

Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago is the epitome of historical elegance and timeless class. Since 1924, this landmark on the Magnificent Mile has been a gathering place for Chicagoans and visitors, blending rich history with modern sophistication. Its stunning architecture and legendary past make it one of the city’s most iconic venues for weddings, galas, and milestone events. The crown jewel, the Tip Top Tap Ballroom, sits on the 23rd floor with sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. Once a famed lounge and social hotspot of the 1940s and 1950s, it welcomed celebrities and dignitaries from around the world. Today, it has been beautifully restored, accommodating up to 200 guests for weddings, receptions, and special occasions. Alongside Tip Top Tap, the Buckingham Ballroom and Huron Room provide versatile spaces for ceremonies, meetings, and social gatherings. Our full-service catering and events team, led by an experienced Wedding Director with 25+ years in hospitality, ensures every detail is thoughtfully planned and seamlessly executed. From customized menus and tastings to floorplans, timelines, and vendor coordination, couples receive guidance and creativity at every step. We also specialize in cultural and religious traditions—including South Asian, Jewish, Catholic, and multicultural weddings—making each celebration truly personal. Beyond the ballrooms, the Warwick Allerton offers stylish accommodations, dining, and the convenience of hosting all wedding weekend events under one roof. Guests enjoy the hotel’s prime location on Michigan Avenue, surrounded by world-class shopping, dining, and Chicago attractions. Whether planning an intimate ceremony or a grand reception, Warwick Allerton blends historic charm with modern service to create unforgettable experiences. Let our history become part of yours.

• 46 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 1-275 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

The Ivy Room is a modern oasis in the heart of River North at Medinah Tree Studios, just two blocks from the Magnificent Mile, and in close proximity to the Loop, Navy Pier, and Millennium and Grant Parks. When you host your event at The Ivy Room, your guests will appreciate the beauty and convenience of such an incredible Chicago venue. The Ivy Room embodies a history of artistic elegance. The ballroom windows offer picturesque views of the courtyard garden, transforming every event into an extraordinary experience. Host your intimate dinner party, engagement party, or shower in our event spaces, or choose The Ivy Room for your luxury wedding ceremony and reception.

• 4 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Wellsley provides a canvas for you to imagine the event of your dreams; an expansive and versatile space adorned with decor that seamlessly blends grandeur and charm. Designed by esteemed Avroko Design, The Wellsley celebrates Chicago thru its combination of timeless architecture for the modern event. Boasting several large dining areas and a plush private cocktail bar, the space is perfect for celebratory moments.

• 56 Wedding Albums
• Spaces for 80-750 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 5 Total Spaces

Weddings come to life eight stories up in the Grand Ballroom at Four Seasons, where spacious elegance and a grand staircase set an impressive stage for your most important day. You and your guests can relax and enjoy everything the Hotel has to offer while our tenured event staff pays expert attention to every wedding detail. Rising from the Magnificent Mile in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is the destination for the city‘s most unforgettable weddings. Say “I do” surrounded by family and friends in the glamorous eighth-floor Grand Ballroom. For a more intimate experience, exchange vows in Lakeview, named for its beautiful vistas of Lake Michigan. Rely on our expert culinary team to curate an unforgettable menu, while our tenured wedding specialist brings your dream to life. IDYLLIC VENUES - From elegant ceremonies in the bespoke Grand Ballroom to intimate gatherings in the sophisticated Lakeview, we’ve got the perfect venue for your wedding day. INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGES - Let us take care of the details for you. Our thoughtfully curated wedding packages include all of the elements you need to host your dream celebration, always executed with signature Four Seasons Hotel Chicago hospitality. EXPERT WEDDING PLANNING - From the welcome reception to your customized wedding cake, our wedding specialist works with you to incorporate your dream details and signature Chicago style into your celebration.

• 1 Wedding Album
• Spaces for 12-85 Guests
• 4 Restaurants

Located in the heart of Lakeview, Ella Elli is a charming space full of conversation and globally inspired cuisine. Our private and semi-private events spaces can host 10 - 85 guests for cocktail reception and buffet style events.