Congratulations! Finally, you have done it! You have found your one and only. And now you just can’t stop staring at your expensive diamond ring as your mind is being filled with visions of calla lilies, empire waist, strapless impeccable wedding dress, shining shoes, and single-breasted tuxedos! Every bride wants her wedding to be more than a dream. We know, you too want the same. In fact, you want the day to unfold in perfect harmony without missing anything. So, now it’s time for you to pick the perfect Chicago wedding venue where all your wedding dreams will come true! 

Affectionately called the Second City or the Windy City, Chicago is sprinkled with many elegant pockets and plenty of historic interest that might persuade you to choose a wedding venue that has deep roots in history with rich culture. From indoors to outdoors to churches to hotels, no wonder this amazing city has tons of glamorous wedding venues to choose from for a perfect Chicago wedding with stunning backdrops for wedding photography. Giving endless wedding photography opportunities to our Chicago wedding photographers, Chicago is the most popular place in the state to get married as per The Knot 2015 Real Wedding Study. 

Every wedding is unique and has some extraordinary factors in it and therefore this special day needs to be celebrated at a venue which is out of the ordinary. So, here we have brought you a wedding venue that will make your Chicago wedding unforgettable and talk of the town. One such wedding venue is DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Chicago. No wonder this historically and culturally rich Chicago wedding venue is being the current favorite amongst our Chicago brides. 

DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Chicago endured the crazy fads which made our wedding photographers from Chicago and its suburbs think that it’s a stunning place to document a wedding. Built in 1927, this classic and charming historic wedding venue is full of architectural details that will surely make your wedding photos look and feel dated. You can always count on DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Chicago, to withstand the test of time. Which means, this vintage estate will be around you and your partner to revisit on your 50th anniversary and for vows renewals! 

Located in North Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center offers both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony spaces. From the gleaming marble lobby to the gilt plaster frieze of the stunning ballroom, your wedding at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center will have a little quirkiness and a lot of personalities. The enchanting Chicago skyline views will definitely impress all your wedding guests whether they are native Chicagoans or out-of-towners. One thing is for sure, that all your near and dear ones will lose their hearts the moment they get to witness the grandeur of this property under the gleaming city skyline views! Your wedding at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center wedding venue is a treat for our wedding photographers in Chicago and nearby areas to document a wedding happening at this stunning historic and classic location. 

The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is such a romantic location for your fairytale wedding! There's so much history in the building and the team of professionals working here will put their heart and soul into curating the space as per your wedding desires! All the spaces featured by this ravishing wedding venue near Chicago offer a blank canvas to all the brides so that they can paint the wedding they have been always envisioning since they were daddy’s little princess! So, beautiful, before you get into action and let your imaginations go wild, allow us to take you on a virtual tour of all the event spaces featured by this stunning wedding venue in Chicago suburbs so that you can find your ideal canvas to paint it on!

Marunde Grand Ballroom

Situated on the 5th floor of the cultural center, the Marunde Grand Ballroom is the most preferred ceremony space amongst our Chicagoland brides. This expansive and luxurious space shines between 130-250 guests for a seated wedding reception but its versatility and flexibility make enough space for you to accommodate up to 450 of your near and dear ones for a glamorous cocktail party and everything in between! This gorgeous ballroom boasts beautiful uplighting, a ceiling with preserved plaster from 1927, and original light fixtures. The elegant historic chandeliers against the dark walnut and creamy walls will allow our wedding photographers in Chicago suburbs to capture magical indoor wedding photos. The terrazzo floors and gilded plaster moldings add a vintage charm to the grandeur of this ballroom, which will be flawlessly highlighted in all your wedding photos. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow the wealth of natural light to peep in effortlessly and illuminate the entire surroundings making it more romantic and inviting. The abundance of natural light pouring through these windows will give a bucket full of photography possibilities to our professional and skilled Chicago wedding photographers to snapshot swoon-worthy wedding photos. And the bonus is, while all your wedding guests are witnessing your celebration inside this grand ballroom, they can also relish the panoramic beauty of the outside world through these stainless windows! Your wedding guests will have the best of both worlds! 

The German bar featured by this stunning ballroom will add a timeless character to your Chicago wedding reception celebration. Not to forget the expansive dance floor set up on terrazzo floors will be perfect for all of your wedding guests to swoon over your first dance. Dance the night away under a shimmering and shiny disco ball with the love of your life and your loved ones! So, let your hair loose and share some hot and happening dance moves with your sweetheart, allow our skilled wedding photographers in and around Chicago to capture your stunning Chicago wedding in picture-perfect frames. The built-in stage in this ballroom will allow for DJ’s and bands alike to entertain your guests and have them on their feet all night long. Updated WiFi technology throughout the building ensures that your wedding photos are shared instantly on friend’s and family’s social media with amazing hashtags like #wedding goals, #Chicago wedding.

Skyline Lounge

Who doesn’t love a cute and adorable ballroom and top floor cocktail reception space with an open outdoor terrace (did we mention the breathtaking views of the skyline?!). If this is how you have envisioned your wedding day, then we can assure you that you have hit the jackpot! The Skyline Lounge featured by DANK Haus German American Cultural Center, Chicago will rock your wedding celebration. Situated on the 6th floor of the cultural center, this ceremony space is ideal for small and intimate celebrations. A rather versatile jewel box of a room, the Skyline Lounge holds up to 84 guests for a seated affair and up to 90 for a cocktail reception. Surely your intimate wedding reception in this exquisite spot will blow your wedding guest’s mind. With a stunning city skyline in the background, it’s an amazing opportunity for our Chicago suburbs wedding photographers to capture magical wedding photos. Steal a kiss during sunset while the glowing changing tones of the sky witness the union of your two people deeply, madly, and truly in love with each! Your romantic couple photos during the golden hour will positively make the walls of your living room back to life! You can also have some dreamy first look photos here while the sparkling Chicago skyline offers you the best of backdrops. 

Die Terrasse

Whether you are planning to get hitched with the starry Chicago skyline as a backdrop for your outstanding romantic wedding photos, or want to amaze your wedding guests with the charming and alluring views of the Windy City, DANK Haus German American Cultural Center’s penthouse rooftop terrace on the 6th floor can be a perfect spot which will give your outdoor wedding a completely new meaning. This breathtaking terrace is adorned with the original stone balustrade embellished with white lights, park bench seating, and flower boxes! The white lights here will add a magical touch and glow to all your wedding photos. Not only to your wedding, but your outdoor wedding photography will also be nothing less of a fairytale story here at the Die Terrasse. The arresting views from Edgewater all the way to Indiana, will not only be whimsical during the day but especially at night when Chicago turns into a sea of lights! The skyline views make a dramatic backdrop for small ceremonies, wedding photographs, or as an additional "wow" space for guests. This panoramic and exquisite site will surely leave you guests in dilemma for once as it will be hard for them to leave this mesmerizing view and head back to relish the celebration. It will surely be a paradise for our wedding photographers in Chicago and its suburbs to capture this magical and mesmerizing scene in the best of frames. 

Scharpenberg Art Gallery

The Scharpenberg Gallery is an ideal space for your stunning cocktail hour and also for your engagement celebration.  Located on the 4th floor, the Scharpenberg Gallery offers plenty of natural light for our Chicago suburbs wedding photographers to showcase their photography skills! This art gallery offers a creative space that will surely inspire your guests while offering a chic backdrop for your engagement and wedding photography. This exquisite interior space features clean white walls displaying rotating exhibitions from visiting artists.

The greatest advantage of having a wedding at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center is that they won’t control the catering of your wedding and you have complete leverage and full freedom to work with the vendors of your choice. They don’t have any mandate on suppliers and hence they are open to all the preferred caterers of your wish! The only reason for this is that the team at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center firmly believes that it’s the most special day of your life and therefore it should be written in the way you want to! 

So, when it comes to your wedding, no wonder there is an abundance of venues in the Chicago area, but none of them is as ideal as this historic mansion and scenic skyline lounge. The professional and excited staff working here will ensure you a memorable wedding experience and that is guaranteed! 

While in Chicago, you have endless opportunities to woo your sweetheart after your wedding jitters and have some relaxed and romantic time together! There are endless places in Chicago where you can venture to have some relaxed post-wedding photography or relive every moment of your romance because believe it or not, Chicago is brimming with romance. Not to forget this Windy City features amazing engagement locations to make your engagement photography session a memorable experience! Whether the weather permits or not, the couples come out of hibernation in search of romantic things to do in Chicago! If you both are a foodie and give your food first preference than any other thing, then you should visit the most romantic restaurants in Chicago or you can turn your attention to some of the top-rated Chicago attractions to explore every corner of the city and have some inspiration captured in your photos. Let’s check out some of the places where you can have some romantic post-wedding photography session along with a pre-wedding photoshoot! 

Buckingham Fountain

Built in 1927, the Buckingham Fountain is a sight to behold as it offers a stunning backdrop for some twilight smooching engagement photos. With its four Art Deco-style seahorses, Georgia pink marble and light and music show, this gorgeous photo prop creates a perfect ambiance for relaxed post-wedding photography which we think is kind of mandatory for you to have after your wedding celebration. 

Promontory Point

A glorious and lovely man-made peninsula on the shore of Lake Michigan, the Promontory Point offers a natural backdrop that is best suited for engagement, wedding, and post-wedding photography session! Accessible via the Lakefront Trail, the park boasts amazing views of the Chicago skyline and a field house that could be mistaken for a small castle that will surely add some authentic Chicago feel to all your photos.

Garfield Park Conservatory

Opened in 1908, Garfield Park Conservatory is also described as ‘landscape art under glass’, is one of the largest conservatories in the world featuring revolutionary architecture. The ‘prairie waterfall’ makes a stunning backdrop for all kinds of photography sessions. When winter rolls around, 120,000 lush plants that populate the space make a great backdrop for a date after your grand wedding at DANK Haus German American Cultural Center. Sneak a kiss in the Desert House or you can stroll through the Aroid House hand in hand and pose for cliche couple photographs. 

Aire Ancient Baths

Nothing is more relaxing and satisfying than taking a romantic bath in the ancient tradition of Greek and Roman bathhouses. Aire Ancient Baths is a singular spa experience that can be enjoyed solo or with a partner. Book a couple’s massage or body treatment and make time to explore the spa's different baths, which vary from ice-cold to steaming hot. If you want you can hold your champagne glasses and have some bossy post-wedding photography at Aire Ancient Baths!

Music Box Theatre

For all movie buffs who don't care for traditional Hollywood blockbusters, there's no better theater than the Music Box Theatre, a two-screen cinema that shows the latest art-house films and documentaries. You and your partner can go all retro against the classic architecture of this stunning theatre and have some old-world charm in your photos.

Now comes the last and most important point about the wedding day that is hiring a right and professional team of wedding photographers. And when it comes to professional wedding photographers who are friendly at the same time, there comes only one name- George Street Photo & Video. We are a known name in the field of wedding photography and one of the major reasons is our lucrative wedding packages that get well with every couple! The team at George Street Photo & Video believes that documenting a wedding is so much more than the day itself. It's the first day of an epic and wonderful journey together to start a chapter where it says “and they lived happily ever after”! Our wedding professionals will aim to capture not only how you look, but how you feel and how you love, also how others love you right there at that moment on that day! So, if you want the most spectacular day of your life to be captured in the best of frames, schedule an appointment with our team of experts and see if the magic happens!