PLACES WE'VE BEEN AND PLACES WE'LL BE...

The following is a showcase of ceremony and reception sites / venues all over the Chicago area, where we have photographed or scheduled to photograph. Each is linked to our collection of highlight photos. We hope this helps your planning process in some way. Have fun browsing and best of luck with the planning!!!

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO    CHICAGO    NORTH SHORE    NORTHWEST SUBURBS    WEST SUBURBS    SOUTH SUBURBS    WISCONSIN    INDIANA

Adler Planetarium, Museum Campus     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

Providing a breathtaking view of the city, the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum offers an exciting interactive alternative to other Chicago event venues. Whether a plated dinner for 50 or a reception for 1,000, the Adler can be a single source for your entertaining while providing a unique and elegant... more on their website

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What would be more enchanting and beautiful then having your ceremony and reception on Lake Michigan with the Chicago Skyline as your backdrop. With Anita Dee Yacht Charters, you are able to customize every detail of your special day. There is no additional fee for ceremonies and our Captain’s can even officiate. From selecting a caterer and entertainment option from our exclusive list, to choosing your perfect shade of linen and floral... more on their website

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Picture perfect events need a picture perfect location. The timeless ambiance and elegance of The Great Hall of Café Brauer have made this spot a Chicago landmark and the place for weddings. Restored to its original... more on their website

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Cancer Survivor Garden     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

Here’s a true hidden treasure in the heart of the city and close to the lake on East Randolph Street. The gardens are gorgeous. There are smells and sights to delight the senses and a long tent capable corridor of greenery to remind us to appreciate life in full bloom. With an intimate and exclusive ambiance....more on their website

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Chicago City Centre     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

The Chicago City Centre Hotel and Spa has made hosting Weddings our business. We understand the importance of your special day and in turn only host one wedding at a time in the LaSalle Ballroom. The entire ballroom and cocktail area will be dedicated to hosting your event... more on their website

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Chicago Fine Arts Exchange    

The Exchange is perfect for Wedding Ceremonies, Receptions, Pre-nuptial Dinners, Showers, Luncheons,  Graduation Parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs,  Reunions, Anniversary and Birthday Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Holiday Parties, Corporate Events, Banquets, Seminars and even filming a November, 1998 Oprah Show. The Exchange has a dedicated IP address for Internet conferencing... more on their website

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Germania Place, Gold Coast     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

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Harold Washington Library     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

Chicago Public Library’s Harold Washington Library Center, the perfect setting for your event story.  Weddings, corporate meetings, gala receptions, music or dance performances… whatever the event, the Library has the perfect venue to accommodate all of your needs. Rental facilities include meeting rooms, the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Video Theater, and of course, the Winter Garden. Explore the... more on their website

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Hotel Allegro Chicago     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

Surrounded by the vibrant and warm décor of our hotel, your wedding at Chicago's luxury Hotel Allegro will be unique and exceptionally personal. We invite you to visit our beautiful hotel - tour the wedding locations we feature as well as the guestrooms for your friends and family. Our historic Walnut Room, with its 15-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling-windows and original 1926 fixtures, is the most spectacular ballroom in all of Chicago... more on their website

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The James Hotel

For business and social events, The James Hotels feature function rooms and creative venues perfect for any occasion. Our dedicated sales staff is ready to work with you to offer creative solutions to help you plan an event that is distinctly your own. Choose from our irresistible menus, tech-savvy facilities and creative services, and breathe easy knowing that whether you're planning a quarterly meeting, birthday, or the wedding of your dreams, we'll be there every... more on their website

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Lawry's Prime Rib     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

Lawry's The Prime Rib is an extraordinary place. Located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, it is a Chicago treasure housed in the 1890's McCormick Mansion that would become world-famous as the Kungsholm... more on their website

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Maggiano's Little Italy, Downtown

Maggiano's 260 seat dining room is a quick trip from the Water Tower Mall, Navy Pier and the Art Museum. Our restaurant is an ideal location for your lunch, dinner, baby shower, or important client meeting. Maggiano's features 10 beautiful banquet rooms with seating for up to 300 people. We specialize in hosting private parties such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate meetings including breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Maxim's de Paris (Nancy Goldberg International Center)     VIEW WEDDING PHOTOS

You can treat yourself to an art nouveau experience through these photographs of Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center, which is a replica of the famous Parisian restaurant. Every inch of the Paris original (designed by Maurice Carrere) is duplicated, from the famed art nouveau scroll work and plush red banquettes to the glistening inlays of brass and stained glass, and rich mahogany tones... more on their website

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The Mid-day Club    

The Mid-Day Club, with a panoramic view of downtown Chicago and beyond, is the perfect place to entertain for important business or social functions. An experienced staff will assist you with every detail of your event. The Club has thirteen private dining rooms, accommodating 2 to 200 people any day - and all day - for your event. The Main Dining Room is available each morning and evening for private breakfasts... more on their website

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Millennium Knickerbocker

We accommodate meetings, events and social gatherings of all sizes in our full-service function space, including the famed Crystal Ballroom, with its built-in lighted dance floor, which can host up to 400 guests. Enjoy creative catering served by an experienced staff at this historic landmark location.... more on their website

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Navy Pier Crystal Garden

The Crystal Garden, operated by the Stefani Signature Restaurant Group, is a beautiful indoor, one-acre, botanical garden. This six-story glass atrium with a 50 foot arched ceiling holds over 80 live palm trees, lush foliage, hanging "twinkle lights" and dancing "leapfrog" fountains. Located on Chicago's famous Navy Pier, the Crystal Garden provides spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan, the Ferris wheel, and Navy Pier's Dock Street... more on their website

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Make your event majestic in Chicago's grandest setting, Built in 1916, the Grand Ballroom embodies the magnificence of the past with all the amenities and services of the present. With an 80' domed ceiling and panoramic views of Lake Michigan, there is no other venue that compares... more on their website

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Navy Pier Lakeview Terrace

Featuring breath-taking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline, the Lakeview Terrace and Rooftop provide a one-of-a-kind setting for receptions and small exhibitions. Accommodating groups up to 1,000, the Lakeview Terrace is suitable for stand alone events or can be used as pre-function... more on their website

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Odyssey, Navy Pier

From the moment they step aboard, your group will enjoy spectacular views of Chicago's world famous skyline, exquisite cuisine prepared fresh onboard daily, live entertainment, inviting dance floors and impeccable service. Your Odyssey Event Planner will arrange every detail... more on their website

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