Small Wedding Venues in Chicago

Room 1520

West Loop, Chicago (1520 W Fulton)

Capacity

150 seated reception with dance floor source

Published pricing

2025 venue fee: $5,000-$6,500 for weekend days source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor loft space plus a seasonal warm-weather patio (photos/cocktails) source

Ceremony on site

Yes, ceremonies can be held on site source

Included in the rental

Tables and chairs included in the venue rental (linens not included) source

Outside catering

Must use one of the venue's exclusive caterers, though outside suggestions are considered source

Outside alcohol

Not allowed; venue has a full liquor license source

The Lytle House

Capacity

80 guests max (seated or cocktail style) source

Published pricing

$2,500-$7,000 rental depending on day and season; elopement/micro wedding package $2,000 source

Indoor / outdoor

Both — 1300 sq ft interior plus 1500 sq ft courtyard joined by a retractable glass garage door source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremonies held in the courtyard, on the patio, or indoors in case of rain source

Included in the rental

Tables, 80 chairs, lounge set, high boys, lighting, SONOS sound system, decor, lawn furniture and an onsite event manager; price includes all taxes and fees source

Outside catering

Catering must be chosen from the venue's approved caterers list source

Outside alcohol

BYOB allowed; arranged through your caterer, who supplies mixers, ice, garnishes and a licensed bartender source

The Grove Redfield Estate

1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 — inside The Grove Nature Preserve

Capacity

2-125, depending on event date and season source

Indoor / outdoor

Both indoor and outdoor space source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremonies hosted onsite source

Included in the rental

Use of the historic home, grounds, pavilion and gazebo; tables & chairs; Grove staff onsite; catering kitchen; dressing rooms; free parking; free WiFi source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

Le Loft

Wicker Park, Chicago (bordering Logan Square and Bucktown)

Capacity

up to 99 cocktail-style, 78 seated dinner source

Published pricing

Weddings from $4,500 source

Included in the rental

12 PM–11 PM access, next-day pickup, tables and seating for up to 78, linens, setup assistance, WiFi, Sonos sound system, bridal suite access source

Outside catering

Outside catering welcome; preferred vendor list available but not required source

Outside alcohol

BYOB allowed; licensed bartender required for larger groups serving alcohol source

The Fulton West

West Loop / Fulton Market, Chicago

Capacity

10–75 guests source

Published pricing

$1,750 for 6 hours; $200 per additional hour source

Indoor / outdoor

Both — indoor loft plus private outdoor patio source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremony and reception can both be held on site, indoors or on the patio source

Included in the rental

Furniture package (banquet tables, chairs, bar, high-tops, bar stools, standard linens), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speaker connection, projector, outdoor café lights, two restrooms, private outdoor patio, free street parking plus two reserved host spaces; cleaning fee included source

Outside catering

Allowed — bring your own caterer or use the preferred vendor list source

Outside alcohol

BYOB allowed with liquor liability coverage; no self-service bars, no shots or neat pours, 6-hour maximum bar service source

Salon 61 Private Events

River North, Chicago (61 W. Hubbard Street)

Capacity

up to 100 seated with dance floor; up to 150 for cocktail reception source

Indoor / outdoor

indoor (two rooms: The Library and The Atrium) source

Ceremony on site

Yes, onsite ceremonies available source

Included in the rental

customizable floor plans, bespoke menus, and an in-house collection of furniture and decor source

Published pricing

Not published on their site. You have to ask.

LM Studio Chicago

Downtown Chicago — 808 S. Michigan Ave., across from Grant Park

Capacity

up to 150 guests source

Published pricing

$2,000–$5,000 venue rental (2026/2027 in-season May–October: Friday $3,000, Saturday $5,000, Sunday $2,000); does not include staffing or catering source

Indoor / outdoor

Indoor — two floors with floor-to-ceiling windows source

Ceremony on site

Yes — ceremonies held on site source

Included in the rental

China, glassware, flatware, and all service and kitchen equipment are included in the rental rate source

Outside catering

Not allowed — LM Catering & Events is the exclusive caterer (India House for Indian specialty menus) source

Outside alcohol

BYOB allowed — all alcohol must be purchased from a licensed reseller source

Twenty Six Chicago

Capacity

up to 70 seated source

Published pricing

Venue rental $2,000-$4,500 depending on day of week (2026-2027), not inclusive of staffing and catering source

Indoor / outdoor

both indoor and outdoor (rooftop terrace / heated patio) source

Ceremony on site

Yes - ceremonies can be held on the rooftop terrace source

Included in the rental

China, glassware, flatware, and all service and kitchen equipment source

Outside catering

Not allowed - catering is exclusive to LM Catering & Events source

Outside alcohol

Not allowed - alcohol is exclusive to LM Catering & Events source