Featured Illinois Wedding Venues

Getting married in Illinois? Find the top Illinois wedding photographers via their award-winning images from the Illinois wedding venues featured below.

Page Last Updated January 3rd, 2024

A professional documentary wedding photographer based in Chicago captures the joyous celebration of a bride and groom after their wedding at the Bottom Lounge. This image has been recognized with a prestigious award from WPJA.
Wedding Photography by Sarah Nader, Chicago, United States

Bottom Lounge Wedding Venue - Chicago, IL

"Located in Chicago’s electric West Loop neighborhood, Bottom Lounge is an 18,000-square-foot music venue and restaurant with several customizable event spaces. From intimate parties to major productions, Bottom Lounge can suit any need. With an on-site event planner, full kitchen and well-stocked bar, we’re ready to create custom packages to help make your exact vision come to life. Whether it’s in the upstairs warehouse-loft space, rooftop deck or main music room, our versatile spaces will leave a memorable impression.

We offer a perfect location easily accessed by car and public transportation to host your next event with complete staging, lighting, and video capabilities. Let our team assist you in celebrating birthdays, wedding receptions, and family gatherings or help you in coordinating the perfect corporate party, wrap party, reunion, or live performance."

A wedding photographer won a WPJA Honor Award with this image taken at The Rookery Building in Chicago, IL. The photo shows the couple exchanging their vows while the camera captures the scene through the beautiful railings.
Wedding Photography by Jason Kaczorowski, Chicago, United States

Wedding Events at the World-Renowned Rookery Building in Downtown Chicago

Celebrate your wedding event amidst the gallantry of The Rookery Chicago. You and your guests will be delighted by the timeless beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterful designs within the building's Light Court. The ambiance at The Rookery cannot be matched.

At Adler Planetarium, the bride and groom strike a pose, with the breathtaking Chicago skyline reflecting in the building at sunset, as the groom lovingly holds the bride from behind, both wearing big smiles.
Wedding Photography by Justin Edmonds, Denver, United States

Adler Planetarium Weddings & Private Events in Chicago

"On your special day, the universe should revolve around you! With an award-winning view of Chicago’s skyline and the entire known universe as your stage, the Adler is the perfect backdrop for your special event. Our experienced staff will work with you to design a menu and set the mood for your celebration, whether it’s a cocktail party or a wedding reception."

At the Chicago Athletic Association, the newlyweds signed the ketubah as their parents cheered, with the echelon of their heads forming leading lines in the background
Wedding Photography by Madi Ellis, Chicago, United States

Chicago Athletic Association - Downtown Wedding Events

IL Wedding Reception Venue | Chicago Athletic Association Hotel

"Celebration is always in the air at our painstakingly-restored 1893 Venetian Gothic hotel with its postcard views and historic venues. There’s no better Chicago backdrop to launch your life story with the one you love most.

Surround yourself in the splendor of smartly furnished spaces with intricate craftsmanship, monumental fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows. Our famed design teams have taken extraordinary care to fuse contemporary sophistication with authentic 19th-century glamour across four wedding venues and 240 richly-layered guestrooms, including 23 storied hotel suites.

You’re in good hands with our peerless banquets and catering trio working in tandem – Director of Catering Budi Tanzil, Chicago’s leading wedding specialist; Executive Chef Christian Ragano, lead at iconic rooftop restaurant Cindy's and veteran of local favorite NoMi; and Banquet Chef Juan Hernandez."

Amid the cloudy sky of Illinois, a couple posed for a portrait at Providence Vineyard, with a large tree in the open field as their backdrop
Wedding Photography by Victoria Sprung, Chicago, United States

Chicagoland Wedding Venue | Providence Vineyard

The Providence Vineyard is the perfect choice for couples looking for a rural and rustic setting to host their wedding. With the ability to host up to 275 guests, the venue is ideal for larger weddings. The generous 12-hour rental period from 11am-11 pm ensures that couples have plenty of time to enjoy their special day. The dedicated on-site wedding venue management team and on-site wedding day coordination services available as an add-on make it easy for couples to plan the wedding of their dreams. The Providence Vineyard also provides a comprehensive online wedding planner and custom crafted floor plan, as well as a 90+ page Everything You Need to Know book, to ensure that all couples have the tools and resources needed to plan their perfect day. Couples can also take advantage of the private access to the Client Hub with extensive preferred vendor list and monthly open houses exclusively for booked couples. All in all, Providence Vineyard is an exceptional wedding venue for couples looking for a rural and rustic setting for their big day.

The Walden bride and groom posed for a portrait atop a rooftop, a grand celebration under a bright sky with clouds
Wedding Photography by Victoria Sprung, Chicago, United States

Walden Wedding Venue, a West Town Chicago Event Location 

"Your event is a living mosaic. We pull all the pieces together for you under one West Town roof to create a seamless, sustainably minded experience. Every party, and the work that goes into planning it, should feel this natural. The process and pricing should be transparent. At Walden, it does and it is. Included in every buyout: chef-driven cuisine, top-tier bar service, rentals, staffing, amenities and the full scope and hands-on support of our event planning team.

We are the only venue in Chicago that includes full-service event planning in our rental fee. From start to finish, we coordinate and manage every last detail — your budget, timeline, vendors, event design, permits, transportation, day-of logistics and much more — saving you valuable time and money."

At the bridgeport art center, chicago, a ceremony kiss for the couple
Wedding Photography by Victoria Sprung, Chicago, United States

The Skyline Loft at the Bridgeport Art Center - Outdoor Sculpture Garden Weddings at Chicago's Top Wedding Venue

The Bridgeport Art Center is your premier wedding event center in Chicago.  Whether your wedding is hosted in the Skyline Loft with sweeping skyline views, or in the beautiful ground floor Sculpture Garden event space, you will find it’s Chicago’s hottest space now. Located in a historic 1911 building, it’s been sustainably rehabbed while keeping it’s raw but elegant essence/nature, it is the most unique space in Chicago. 

Chicago photojournalistic wedding photography at the Renaissance Schaumburg Ballroom from an Indian ceremony
Wedding Photography by Milan Lazic, Chicago, United States

A Stunning Chicago Wedding Venue - Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel

Host your dream wedding reception at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Their hotel offers unique architecture, elegant ballrooms, and outdoor venues, as well as premier catering and wedding planning services.

River Roast wedding venue photography in Chicago from the first dance through a window
Wedding Photography by Victoria Sprung, Chicago, United States

A Waterfront Restaurant and Wedding Reception Venue located in Chicago, Illinois - River Roast

The River Roast, Chicago wedding venue experienced event team will work with you to create a memorable event. With six spaces to choose from, each paying tribute to our historical landmark building, the options for your wedding photography are endless. 

Chicago actual wedding day couple portrait at the Westin Hotel Itasca showing the massive interior of the fine building venue
Wedding Photography by Milan Lazic, Chicago, United States

The Westin Chicago Northwest | Itasca Wedding Venue

"Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day."

A spectacular Chicago wedding couple photograph from the Revolution Tap Brewery showing the couple dancing in front of beer cans
Wedding Photography by Victoria Sprung, Chicago, United States

A Brewery Wedding Venue in Chicago, Illinois - Revolution Brewing

Hand carved mahogany and exposed brick create a warm and inviting atmosphere in approximately 2,500 square feet of event space. Upcycled remnants from bourbon barrels accent the walls and light fixtures. Huge windows fill the space with natural light and provide a view of the bustling Logan Square neighborhood. Built in A/V and a stage give you plenty of room for entertainment or presentations.