From setting the tone of the entire wedding day event to creating an atmosphere that will be remembered for generations choosing the best wedding venue for your wedding day can be one of the most important and hectic pointers of your bridal checklist. There are so many questions when you are trying to narrow down the search for the perfect wedding venue, especially when you think about whether your wedding event space will do justice to the love story that you have been looking to reverberate among your special ones. Tying the knot with your partner in a wedding venue that fits your budget, your wedding schedule, and style can be a daunting task. From looking through wedding venue options on the internet to noting down the pros and cons during various wedding venue space visits, there are a lot of things to consider while setting the scene for your dream wedding. 

Whether it is a wedding venue in the mountains or a banquet hall by the riverside, once you have set your vision and budget create a list of all the things with your fiance, about the kind of wedding venue that you have been looking for. Getting married in Illinois can take you to the best of wedding venue options for hosting your dream wedding. Whether it is a quiet waterfront union surrounded by the bustling Metropolis or a rustic barn surrounded by acres upon acres of heartland farms in the south, wedding venues in Illinois can be a treat to the vision as well as a party for the senses. The Land of Lincoln has some of the most popular cultural institutions and impressive backdrops for wedding photography sessions in Chicago and its suburbs. 

Choosing a wedding venue in Chicago that is centrally located for hosting your wedding day can bring a wide range of advantages along with it. From easing up the burden of travel for you and your guests to getting the best of wedding planners in Chicago, from minimizing your packing stress and going to a countryside wedding venue to allowing your guests to enjoy the scintillating views of the city, centrally located wedding venues in Chicago can open up a plethora of options for your wedding day celebrations.

While talking about tying the knot in Chicago, one of the most loved and celebrated wedding venues located right at the heart of the city, Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront wedding venue can be the ultimate choice for you and your sweetheart. The modern and sophisticated wedding venue in Chicago is the perfect destination to impress your guests with its newly renovated ballrooms and sprawling terrace located on the 39th floor. Whether it is an indoor ceremony in one of its renovated and expansive ballrooms or an outdoor ceremony on the terrace overlooking the entire city, your wedding ceremony and reception at Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront is perfect for intimate weddings as well as large wedding parties. 

For couples seeking a wedding venue in the downtown Chicago setting, this city center and premier wedding venue complete the picture with its scintillating skylines and breathtaking rooftop views. From the modern penthouse that is located on the 39th floor of the entire skyscraper for hosting your wedding reception to the sprawling terrace with the Chicago city skyline as its backdrop, this can be an ideal wedding venue with a capacity to host up to 200 people. Located only steps away from Chicago's top attractions, this exclusive Chicago wedding venue can be considered as a true landmark of the city. Adorning the beautiful skyline of Chicago, this wedding venue is convenient for your wedding guests to take the delights of the downtown area. The unmatched architectural elements and the exceptionally super service make this Chicago waterfront wedding venue a true destination for couples looking for quality and sophistication in all aspects of their wedding day. 

From your guests enjoying the view of the busy streets to the scenic views of the high rise buildings of downtown glistening like a dream, the picturesque settings of this timeless wedding venue are loved by our Chicago wedding photographers. The wedding event spaces are available separately or can be combined to host weddings of any size and style. The different wedding event spaces in this Chicago wedding venue can be utilized separately or combined with each other for both intimate wedding celebrations as well as luxurious events. The spacious and chic wedding event spaces in Chicago have to offer something unique and elegant for every wedding celebration whether it is a cocktail reception or rehearsal dinners. Let us explore some of the best event spaces of this classic Chicago wedding venue and find the best fit for your special day.

Penthouse Ballroom 

With breathtaking views of the Chicago River, this ballroom located on the 39th floor is one of the most coveted and premier wedding reception spaces in downtown Chicago. Featuring glass walls and chic decor against the neutral color palettes, this flexible ballroom setting can accommodate all types of wedding themes and ideas that can reverberate your unique personalities. With a capacity of hosting up to 140 people, this wedding event space is perfect for couples looking to host an intimate wedding in Chicago. With the ethereal glow of natural light through the floor-to-ceiling windows and innovative lighting, the airy space offers a unique setting for hosting your wedding reception in Chicago that also has the dramatic views of the Chicago skyscrapers as the backdrop for your Chicago wedding photography session. Also famous for its Hollywood connection, this gorgeous ballroom was pictured as Bruce Wayne’s penthouse in 'The Dark Knight'. There are pre-function spaces adjacent to this ballroom reception setting that can enlarge your space for accommodating more people.

Penthouse Terrace 

Adjacent to the Penthouse Ballroom, lies a gorgeous and sprawling terrace overlooking the dramatic view of downtown Chicago, that can be the ultimate destination for you to tie the knot. This terrace wedding reception setting in Chicago can host up to 140 guests with a picturesque backdrop that can be a delight to our downtown Chicago wedding photographers. If you are hosting your wedding reception in the Penthouse Ballroom then you can use this terrace for your cocktail reception setting where your guests can enjoy the breathtaking views and celebrate eternal love 39 floors above Chicago. The urban sophistication and stunning sky-high setting of this terrace wedding venue in Chicago make space for a splendid and unforgettable wedding celebration.

Grand Ballroom 

The largest space of this premier Chicago wedding venue, the Grand Ballroom setting with a capacity of hosting up to 220 people is the ideal spot for the grandest wedding celebration in downtown Chicago. The sprawling space that is packed with sophisticated and urban details is a chic and contemporary wedding reception space in Chicago. The four smaller rooms adjacent to the ballroom can be used to accommodate more wedding guests for a grand celebration. Punctuated by modern and innovative lighting solutions with floor-to-ceiling windows, our wedding photographers in Chicago love this indoor event space for capturing precious wedding moments set against an ornate setting.

Get in touch with the expert wedding service team of the classic and superior wedding venue in downtown Chicago and plan your wedding from scratch. Without missing out on a single detail, spruce up the exceptional wedding event spaces according to your decided wedding theme and enjoy the extraordinary culinary offerings that can weave the wedding of your dreams. From over 300 guest rooms and 20 suites, this hotel wedding venue in downtown Chicago can be a stunning location overlooking the entire city for your out-of-town guests attending your wedding day. With the magnificent views of the dramatic Chicago skyline blended with the dazzling river view of the Chicago River, your Chicago wedding photography session will be a stunner.

You can get in touch with our talented team of wedding photographers in and around Chicago and plan a day ahead or after the wedding day, and visit the popular tourist destinations of Chicago to celebrate diversity in your couple photography session. You can also take out some time on your wedding day and visit these amazing hotspots of Chicago and pose against the vibrant backdrops that the city has to offer for your wedding portraits. No photography experience is complete without visiting the Art Institute of Chicago flanked by two enormous bronze lion statues that can be spotted as you walk along Michigan Avenue. The stunning architectures and sculptures as you come towards the Millennium Park can be used as your photo backdrop whether it is the polished steel surface of Cloud Gate also known as The Bean or the Crown Fountain nestled as a centerpiece of attractions. 

For the most Instagram-worthy pictures, head to the neoclassical landmark known as the Chicago Cultural Center featuring the largest Tiffany stained-glass dome in the world. The mesmerizing Buckingham Fountain can be your next stop that is also one of the largest mountains in the world and was inspired by the Latona Fountain at the Palace of Versailles. The various museums of Chicago like the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium can give you perfect backdrops for couple photography sessions in Chicago. As the day comes to an end, visit some of the live music cafes like Buddy Guy’s Legends or Jazz Showcase, and enjoy a drink with your sweetheart before taking on the new life with a pinch of salt. Whether you want to capture your precious moments as part of your Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront wedding photography session or you want to have a professional photographer for your engagement or proposal day with your sweetheart it all starts at George Street Photo & Video as we capture your timeless love story in beautiful frames and our exclusive and customizable yet affordable photography packages in Chicago can save you from breaking the bank for great wedding photography.