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Updated Oct 14, 202413 Loft Wedding Venues in Chicago for Downtown Elevated Elegance
Throw a trendsetting affair in one of the Windy City's loftiest spaces.
Interested in browsing loft wedding venues in Chicago for your wedding day? You've come to the right place. Chicago is known for being one of the nation's best big cities—and an epicenter of the Midwest—so there's tons to love about throwing your big day here, including the plethora of beloved loft-style spaces at your disposal.
Below, browse 13 highly rated Chicago loft wedding venues to help narrow down your venue list. (You can also utilize The Knot Vendor Marketplace to filter through area venues classified as "Lofts.") After identifying your favorites, take advantage of our printable wedding venue checklist to ensure you're getting everything you need when securing your dream venue.
Floating World Events in Chicago, Illinois
Two-time Best of Weddings recipient Floating World Events is a loft-style wedding venue in Chicago that is fully customizable, with affordable rates starting at $2,000 for weeknights, $3,500 for Fridays and Sundays, and $5,000 for Saturdays. Capacity for a seated dinner is 152 people, extending to 200 for a cocktail reception.
Lacuna Events by LM in Chicago, Illinois
Lacuna Events by LM is a member of the Best of Weddings Hall of Fame and another of the best loft wedding venues in Chicago. Its fifth-floor event space, La Galleria, has much to offer: It's BYOB; features large windows overlooking the Chicago skyline, a private wedding suite and a custom bar; provides private rooftop access, dimmable bistro lights, chairs and tables; and more.
City View Loft in Chicago, Illinois
Another Best of Weddings Hall of Famer is City View Loft, an industrial loft wedding venue in Chicago featuring 13-foot timber ceilings, skyline views and an open floor plan. City View Loft is BYOB-friendly, and additional amenities include Chivari chairs, reclaimed wood tables, chandeliers, cafe lights, climate control, an on-site liaison and on-site catering, three reserved parking spots and more.
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Kitchen Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
Kitchen Chicago is located directly below City View Loft, offering couples a 3,400-square-foot alternative event space that's complete with a 400-square-foot loft. Here, you can host every type of wedding, from intimate to large. Rentals include tables, 150 wooden folding chairs, chandeliers, fully customizable lighting in the loft, coat closets, gender-neutral bathrooms and more.
Loft Lucia in Chicago, Illinois
Loft Lucia (translation: "Loft of Light") is an affordable loft wedding venue in Chicago with much to offer couples. The venue features industrial windows, exposed brick and a rooftop terrace, and included in your booking are tables, chairs, lounge furniture, a surround system and a commercial grade kitchen.
Ignite Glass Studios in Chicago, Illinois
If you're looking for a unique loft wedding venue in Chicago, Ignite Glass Studios may be for you. The event studio, a 3,290-square-foot blank canvas, is described by the venue as "an urban warehouse aesthetic." A cool, fitting extra here? Optional glass favors, including wine stoppers, magnets, wine glasses, coasters and more.
Loft on Lake in Chicago, Illinois
Loft on Lake, a two-time Best of Weddings winner, describes itself as the original Chicago loft space—boasting 15 years of experience in executing weddings and events. The space, which can fit up to 150 guests for a seated event with a dance floor, has brick walls, timber ceilings, exposed bow trusses, industrial ductwork, concrete floors and a 65-foot skylight. Rentals cover a 10-hour time period and include many additional amenities.
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Greenhouse Loft in Chicago, Illinois
Greenhouse Loft is a sustainable loft-style event space and outdoor skygarden. Capacity ranges from 150 to 175 depending on whether you're opting for a band or a DJ. Rates for 2024-2025 start at $6,000, with the following included amenities: use of the entire space and outdoor garden, access to a liaison who will work with you and your vendors, an open catering list, tables, chairs, DJ services, a custom DJ booth, a photobooth, a bridal suite, a 30-car parking lot, coat check and more.
Room 1520 in Chicago, Illinois
Room 1520, yet another member of the Best of Weddings Hall of Fame, is a venue housed in a historical loft building. With a handcrafted staircase, a white-washed antique bar, Italian crystal chandeliers and more, no detail was overlooked here. The venue can hold up to 150 (120 if your event has a band), and the average Room 1520 couple can expect to spend between $30,000 and $50,000. A smaller space within Room 1520, The Justine, can host between 30 and 60 guests and is a popular spot for more intimate events like rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and engagement parties.
The Hive on Hubbard in Chicago, Illinois
Dating back to 1872, when it was a retail furniture factory, the Hive on Hubbard is yet another stellar loft-style event venue in Chicago. The airy, industrial main room features brick walls, exposed ceilings and soaring skylights. It's a great blank canvas for wedding celebrations.
Chez in Chicago, Illinois
Chez, a modern loft wedding venue in Downtown Chicago, is enhanced by a glass staircase and white brick walls and pillars. For your big day, Chez will connect you with catering, decor and planning professionals and include the following: mirage ghost chairs that match the aesthetic, tables, a private suite, 12 multicolored uplights and more. Pricing starts just under $5,000.
Wildman BT in Chicago, Illinois
Wildman BT (aka The Wildman Boiler & Tank) is a 2024 Best of Weddings recipient, and it has much to offer couples seeking to throw their wedding inside a loft venue. The event space spans 12,000 unobstructed square feet on the same level. Wedding rental rates include full-day access the day of your event, an additional hour of access to take engagement photos and an additional hour for your rehearsal on a day or time prior to your wedding.
Row 24 Events and Productions in Chicago, Illinois
Last in our roundup is Best of Weddings Hall of Famer Row 24 Events and Productions. The historic venue was once the showroom of the Speedwell Motor Company. Today, the 2,400-square-foot loft-style showroom is a lovely wedding space, and amenities range from a venue manager, a venue manager assistant and security during your event to handicap accessible restrooms to chairs and tables to a collection of restored mid-century modern furniture.
