Getting married in the Chicago land area this year? We’ve got the inside scoop on the best Chicago Suburbs wedding venues to tie the knot!
This blog contains a list of both venues we’ve personally worked at and other venues in our area we’ve heard great things about. If you’d like our honest opinion on the venues you’re considering, send us an email or a DM on IG!
The Chicago Suburbs Wedding Venues We Recommend for 2024 and 2025 Weddings
Hotel Wedding Venues in the Chicago Suburbs
Hyatt Lodge
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Guest Capacity: 500
Hyatt Lodge is nestled amidst 88 acres of scenic woodlands. This venue offers an elegant and natural setting for weddings. It features a stunning ballroom, an outdoor terrace, and a picturesque lakeside pavilion.
Lincolnshire Marriott
Location: Lincolnshire, IL
Guest Capacity: 1300
With 5 modern and versatile event spaces, the Lincolnshire Marriott provides a perfect blank canvas for your wedding. The Grand Ballroom has crystal chandeliers and can be divided into smaller sections for more intimate gatherings.
Hotel Arista
Location: Naperville, IL
Guest Capacity: 500
This boutique hotel has contemporary elegance and exceptional service for weddings. There are 14 different spaces at Hotel Arista, including a rooftop terrace, an outdoor ceremony space, and multiple indoor spaces.
Industrial Wedding Venues in the Chicago Suburbs
Cafe Brauer
Location: Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
Located in Lincoln Park, this historic venue offers a unique and picturesque setting. The Great Hall features beautiful architecture and breathtaking views of the city skyline, as well as the Nature Boardwalk, a thriving pond ecosystem that provides a serene atmosphere.
Moonlight Studios
Location: Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
With its industrial-chic ambiance, this venue provides a trendy and versatile space for weddings. The most impressive part of Moonlight Studios is its LED wall, which can project any image or video you’d like.
Thornton Distilling Co.
Location: Thornton, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
Thornton Distilling Co. combines a distillery with a rustic-chic event space. It’s the oldest standing brewery in Illinois and is one of the oldest breweries in the US. Cooper’s Hall was formerly used to create barrels for the distillery and has recently been restored to its former glory while offering modern amenities.
Outdoor Wedding Venues in the Chicago Suburbs
Morton Arboretum
Location: Lisle, IL
Guest Capacity: 500
Surrounded by nature, this venue offers a tranquil and scenic setting for weddings. The ceremony spaces include an outdoor amphitheater and several gardens, while the reception spaces feature panoramic views you can enjoy all year long– even in the winter!
Brookfield Zoo
Location: Brookfield, IL
Guest Capacity: 1,000
Wait…a zoo for a wedding venue? Yes– we love Brookfield Zoo! Couples can choose from various animal-themed locations for their ceremonies and receptions and enjoy the opportunity to take photos with some of the zoo’s residents. They even have a “Cocktails with the Animals” option where you can have your cocktail hour inside one of the zoo’s animal habitats.
Unique Wedding Venues in the Suburbs of Chicago
Providence Vineyard
Location: Hebron, IL
Guest Capacity: 275
This countryside vineyard provides a rustic and charming atmosphere for weddings, but the indoor spaces are modern. The outdoor ceremony space overlooks 30 acres of picturesque vineyards, and there are plenty of places to take stunning photos, including under the HUGE oak tree. It even has a swing!
Warehouse 109
Location: Plainfield, IL
Guest Capacity: 200
Housed in a converted warehouse, this venue has a unique and edgy atmosphere for weddings. It features a spacious main hall with exposed brick walls, industrial lighting, and a patio for outdoor ceremonies or cocktail receptions. There are unique design aspects throughout the spaces, including a vintage Airstream that’s been turned into a lounge.
Pinstripes
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Guest Capacity: 500
Combining elegance with entertainment, Pinstripes offers such a unique experience for weddings. Guests can enjoy bowling, bocce, and other games while celebrating. The venue features a beautiful ballroom and an expansive rooftop patio.
Rustic Chicago Suburban Wedding Venues
The Farmhouse
Location: Plainfield, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
Situated on a picturesque farm, the Farmhouse offers a calm setting for weddings. The original German-style stone barn provides a cozy space for cocktail hour, while the outdoor patio offers scenic views and a romantic atmosphere.
The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms
Location: Rockton, IL
Guest Capacity: 375
This stunning venue sits on a 130-acre private estate and offers a picturesque backdrop for weddings. The Pavilion features high ceilings, sliding doors on 3 sides, and a 40-foot masonry fireplace. The Copperstone Inn is also located on-site, offering accommodation for you and your guests.
Zachary’s Red Barn
Location: Homer Glen, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
Zachary’s Red Barn is a traditional-style barn (it’s red…duh!) set in the countryside. The red barn serves as a charming backdrop for ceremonies, and the outdoor space offers a serene environment for celebrations.
Wedding Venues in Western Chicago Suburbs
Naperville wedding venues
Loft Lucia
Location: Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 175
This modern loft space is located in the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood. The open layout, exposed brick walls, and high ceilings create an urban-chic ambiance, and the large windows let plenty of light into the space.
Naperville Country Club
Location: Naperville, IL
Guest Capacity: 300
This venue has that classic country club elegance. The ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows, and the private outdoor patio overlooking the golf course provides a beautiful space for cocktail receptions.
Company 251
Location: Aurora, IL
Guest Capacity: 400
Housed in a historic tractor manufacturing building, this venue blends vintage charm with modern amenities. The main hall features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and industrial lighting, and 2 grand marble bars.
Oak Park wedding venues
The Carleton of Oak Park Hotel
Location: Oak Park, IL
Guest Capacity: 300
This boutique hotel offers a sophisticated and stylish setting for weddings. The Grand Ballroom showcases beautiful historical architectural details, and your guests don’t even have to leave the building at the end of the night!
Oak Park Conservatory
Location: Oak Park, IL
Guest Capacity: 150
The Conservatory has 3 unique rooms, where you can find a variety of colorful plants that create a stunning backdrop for ceremonies. The adjacent outdoor garden provides a picturesque space for cocktail hours and photos. The Rubinstein room is the perfect cozy space for your reception.
International Mansion
Location: Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 200
Located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, International Mansion was originally established as The Language and Music School in 1994. Now, it provides space for children of all ages to practice music, languages, and more. The mansion itself is stunning, with stonework and manicured lawns perfect for photos.
Columbus Park Refectory
Location: Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
Columbus Park Refectory is situated in the heart of Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. The building itself has Spanish-inspired architecture with impressive arched windows. The surrounding area features natural-looking waterfalls, stonework ledges, a large lagoon, and abundant native plant life.
Lombard wedding venues
Harry Caray’s
Location: Lombard, IL
Guest Capacity: 450
This Italian steakhouse restaurant with a stunning wood-paneled ballroom and multiple smaller indoor spaces. There are multiple restaurant locations, and you can also hire Harry Caray’s for catering at other venues in the area.
Wilder Mansion
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Guest Capacity: 250
This historic mansion is impressive inside and out. The indoor spaces have multiple stunning fireplaces, and the large stone columns at the front of the building provide a beautiful backdrop for photos!
The Westin Chicago Lombard
Location: Lombard, IL
Guest Capacity: 500
The Westin Chicago Lombard offers a stylish setting for weddings. The Grand Ballroom features modern décor, and is the largest indoor venue in Lombard, while the outdoor terrace venue is perfect for more intimate events.
Wedding Venues in North Chicago Suburbs
Arlington Heights wedding venues
Metropolis Ballroom
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Guest Capacity: 350
The Metropolis Ballroom has wooden beams, hardwood floors, and large windows. There are multiple smaller indoor spaces, as well as a modern bridal suite. The outdoor terrace is perfect for cocktail hour and has fire pits for chillier nights.
Canvas Venue
Location: Chicago, IL
Guest Capacity: 400
This contemporary space provides a blank canvas for couples to create their dream wedding. There are glittering modern chandeliers and brick walls in the main space, as well as multiple guest lounges, an outdoor patio, and a green lawn.
Mission Hills Club
Location: Northbrook, IL
Guest Capacity: 225
Situated on a beautiful golf course, this venue offers a scenic and upscale setting for weddings. The ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows, offering panoramic views of the golf course, and the outdoor spaces are lined with weeping willows and manicured gardens.
Evanston wedding venues
The Crystal Ballroom & Lounge
Location: Evanston, IL
Guest Capacity: 200
The Crystal Ballroom boasts intricate details from the roaring 20s, including crystal chandeliers, and a built-in bar, while the Lounge offers a cozy space for smaller gatherings, with a gorgeous baby grand piano as a focal point.
Charles Gates Dawes House
Location: Evanston, IL
Guest Capacity: 150
Step back into the 1920s at this historic mansion. The beautifully manicured grounds and gardens provide a picturesque outdoor ceremony space, while the mansion’s interior offers intimate rooms for your reception.
Halim Museum Events
Location: Evanston, IL
Guest Capacity: 175
Located in the Halim Time & Glass Museum, this venue offers a one-of-a-kind setting for weddings. Couples can exchange vows in the museum’s stunning glass atrium, surrounded by a collection of rare timepieces and beautiful stained glass art. There are multiple indoor spaces as well as an outdoor rooftop garden that can accommodate up to 200 guests.
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