Artifact Events

un a successful event. The space was beautiful and easy to adapt/make our own! Additionally, the bar team was phenomenal. 

ion there. Even though we looked at other venues, Artifact stood out among the rest. It is such a unique and spacious wedding venue, all our guests were enchanted as soon as they walked in - Artifact has such a cool vintage, European vibe to it. The indoor “courtyard” with brick walls and string lights under the chandeliers made it feel like we were dancing outside even though it was the middle of winter. The Artifact team were great to work with and super accommodating of my DIY projects and installations. I love this space so much! Best day ever, thanks Artifact Events!

arried on the South side, it is truly a beautiful and unique space. 

nal and efficient but also incredibly warm and welcoming. Everything ran so smoothly—truly without a hitch—and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We genuinely wish we could do it all over again because it was just the best day from start to finish!

he perfect spot to host our friends and family for our wedding. We utilized the north side of the building and because there was no other event happening that night, we were able to take photos in the courtyard which was an extra special touch that we weren't expecting. Every inch of the space is stunning. My guests were so impressed and the photos turned out amazing. Christine was very accommodating making the day seamless. The rest of the staff were great as well. Everything went according to plan. We couldn't have been happier with our choice.

it was completely stunning! We loved being able to use three distinct spaces: ceremony upstairs, cocktail hour in the courtyard and space right inside, and dinner/reception in the larger downstairs room. Christine was beyond helpful with booking and the entire process leading up to the wedding; I had no shortage of questions for her, and she was always super quick to respond and always extremely accommodating! The staff helped create the perfect wedding we envisioned, and we got endless compliments on the space from our guests. We’re so happy this was the venue we booked!

exposed wood beams, brick walls, and unique accents. We really didn't have to add too much decor to the space! And don't get me started on how stunning the courtyard is for a wedding reception – it truly exceeded our expectations. There is also plenty of free parking right outside the venue which was so helpful for some of our guests coming in from the suburbs. We knew right away that this was our wedding venue the minute we walked in! The Artifact Events team was also wonderful to work with – specifically Christine! She was always so responsive and helpful in answering all of our questions. She was extremely thorough during our final walkthrough and allowed us to drop all of our decor off the day before our wedding (which eliminated so much stress the day of). The bartenders provided to us through Artifact were also amazing! So many of our guests actually told us how much they enjoyed talking to them during our reception. We absolutely loved having our wedding at Artifact and would do it again in a heartbeat! THANK YOU to Christine and the rest of the team!!

ork with. We got so many people complimenting us. It was worth every penny!

to have their dog walk down the aisle!) The indoor reception space was gorgeous as well. But what I appreciated most was that Jen and the Artifact team were so responsive, pleasant to work with, and had seemingly thought of everything before we even had to ask. In our search for vendors, it felt like everyone had already worked with Artifact often and had nothing but positive things to say! Highly recommend this venue for a beautiful, stress free experience.

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working with this venue had absolutely no blemishes. Jen was extraordinarily responsive to us even as we shifted headcount, layout, and plans all the way up until the last minute. She provided very useful feedback and insights into what aspects of the reception and layout worked for the space and our vision. Above all else Jen and her team were absolutely flexible to whatever requests we made, this came to be our most highly prized quality when dealing with vendors in the wedding planning process. Artifact Event's openness to vendors not strictly listed on their recommended list is part of what attracted us to them as many venues in Chicago are quite firm on this. This turned out to be indicative of their general approach to event planning. This allowed us not only to plan the event of our dreams right down to every minute detail but allowed us to substantially bring down our budget. The Artifact Events team was as helpful and present throughout the event as well. They were generous with allowing us as much as access as possible to the space to load and unload all of our decor (so long as it did not conflict with other booked events). We visited the space at least half a dozen times prior to the event (including to practice our first dance on the dance floor). To repeat myself, I cannot recommend them highly enough. For reference: we utilized the North Hall.

loved that we had the courtyard space for our outdoor ceremony. We worked with Jen leading up to the event, and she was so prompt with answering all our questions and we knew we were in good hands! Jen is very detailed oriented and we knew that everything would come to life exactly as we planned. We received so many compliments on our venue and we are extremely happy with our choice!

ber 2023, we were captivated by the multiple levels, stunning chandeliers, and the beautiful natural light that filled the space. The entire venue was incredible and even better than what we envisioned for our big day. The staff (shoutout to Jen and Pete) at Artifact Events was incredibly helpful and responsive, promptly answering every question we emailed to them over the course of several months. Their professionalism and attention to detail gave us confidence that our wedding day was in good hands. It was also reassuring when we mentioned our venue to our vendors, and they consistently responded with, “Ooooh, that space is so beautiful,” followed by, “The staff is so great there.” The Artifact Events team has a stellar reputation, which is exactly what you want on your wedding day. We definitely felt supported and knew they would do whatever it took to ensure our day went smoothly. Overall, Artifact Events exceeded our expectations in every way. The combination of the breathtaking and unique venue and the exceptional staff made our wedding day truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Artifact Events to anyone looking for a beautiful and well-managed venue for their special day.

k. We had the full building buy out. And our guests raved about the fact that we had the ceremony, dinner & reception in different areas of the venue - which made it feel like a whole new experience each part. It made for such a unique, magical experience. Everyone we worked with at the Venue was top notch and A+ ... especially our POC Jen who did such an incredible job communicating & making sure everything was perfect for us from start to finish. We felt like we could reach out and make anything happen. All-in-All... if you want the best wedding of your life in Chicago.. choose Artifact Events

autiful inside. The bartenders also got a lot of compliments from our guests. As this was a Southside wedding, they were busy. But the drinks were great and there was never a line.

out the process! She helped with any concerns and was amazing throughout the walkthrough. She gave us ideas, told us how things typically go, and asked questions we did not even think about! It was an absolute dream and they made us feel heard and executed everything we wanted!

held our daughter's ceremony and reception on the North side in early December and it was an absolutely perfect night! We had the ceremony and cocktail hour downstairs and dinner on the upper level with dancing and dessert back downstairs. The guests really enjoyed the moving party! The three beverage packages have something to offer every budget. We went with the third tier and we were extremely happy with the array of offerings. Christine and her team went above and beyond to help us plan an amazing wedding. Between recommendations on setup, vendor referrals, and answering my many questions, Christine was professional, sweet, and customer-focused. I highly recommend Artifact Events for any event - especially a wedding!

eir response time was so fast. Truly the best part was how excited the staff seemed for us on our special day. Cannot say enough great things and would truly recommend to anyone!

ughout the entire planning process and the big day. She was always prompt to respond to my many emails and always willing to talk through any questions or thoughts I had. Artifact Events was also very accommodating to us and our vendors, willing to find solutions and help us set up everything how we wanted and making recommendations when requested. The day of the wedding their staff were incredibly professional and helpful - they helped guide people around and answer any and all questions, assisted with all ADA accommodations requested by individual guests, and the bartenders were amazing - no long lines and people were able to quickly grab drinks and get on the dance floor! Finally the space itself was beautiful - we had rainy weather and were able to do photos throughout the space before the ceremony. Our ceremony was beautiful with the soft light from the rainy day, and the layout provides a beautiful natural flow to the event. Every space made for a beautiful backdrop for our professional photos and the ones our guests took throughout the night. In the end there is nothing I would have changed about having my wedding at Artifact Events - the entire experience was perfect, from the beauty of the venue to the professional and top tier service provided by the entire staff.

thorough on our final walk through and made sure everything was set up exactly how we pictured it. The bar staff at our wedding were professional and fun. Venue manager Pete checked in with us several times throughout the night to make sure we had everything we needed. The venue is so beautiful and our photos are amazing. This was the perfect venue for us and we had so much fun.

- ceremony downstairs, cocktail hour upstairs at the gorgeous bar, then dinner and dancing downstairs. The bridal suite is fantastic, and the ladies' restroom is a thing of fantasy. Christine and Jen were great at answering any questions we had thoroughly and in a timely manner. As any bride can attest to, getting quick responses from vendors is very appreciated!

re our wedding's setup turned out perfect!

lly don't need to add a lot to the space to make it beautiful - because it already is. We received so many compliments from our guests on the venue itself and the bartenders (which is provided by AE). And of course I can't forget to give a shout out to Christine & her team. She was extremely easy to work with throughout the entire process. Christine was always quick to respond to our numerous emails with questions and was able to make accommodations with some of our preferences. This includes having our pup attend the ceremony as our flower girl which really made our day extra special!

rd from multiple people at our wedding it was the best bartenders they have ever had a wedding.

and they were so tasty!!! A great place to be married :)

tive in working with us/all of our vendors along the way - in fact, most of the vendors had worked in the space before, so the day-of logistics were a breeze. They have a fantastic preferred caterer list and are not overly prescriptive about which vendors you work with for decor, etc. - a huge advantage over many other Chicago venues. They were the first spot we visited in a list of almost 15 venues and we didn't even bother visiting others - we booked immediately. The venue's beauty obviously speaks for itself, and the collection of artifacts are great for photos, both inside and outside. The Ravenswood neighborhood is also great - much more of a neighborhood vibe than downtown, which our out-of-town guests enjoyed. It's also nearby public transit plus there's a fair amount of street parking out front. I cannot recommend this space enough!!

amazing photos! Christine and her team were incredibly supportive during the planning process, flexible (think never-done-before groom motorcycle entrance!), and a great resource to ensure every detail was in place!

and couldn't have been happier with the variety we were able to achieve. From our ceremony upstairs, to our cocktail hour in the back, or our dinner and dancing in the front - AE was able to accommodate all of our needs. Additionally, Christine Lund (AE GM) was a pleasure to work with. Our only complaint was in the execution of moving the bar from the cocktail space to closer to the dancefloor during dinner. This was a decision that was made during our final walkthrough but it did not happen on the night of the event. Nevertheless, we loved AE, our vendors had nothing but incredible things to say about their interactions with Christine and team, and our guests raved about the space. Would definitely recommend this venue for your wedding needs!

how gorgeous it was! We fell in love with the venue the first time that we visited, and it looked like a dream on our wedding night when all the decorations came together. Thank you to the entire Artifact Events team, especially Christine, for their partnership and collaboration throughout our wedding planning process.

what would work best for our wedding in the AE space. The staff was extremely helpful on our wedding day and the bar team was wonderful during our reception. We can't recommend Artifact Events enough!

sy. We used the North Atrium and it was honestly our favorite thing about our whole wedding. All of our guests loved the industrialized look; it was so romantic and comfortable for our guest count of 175. Christine was very enjoyable and professional to work with. It helps that our vendors all worked in the space before - we did not have to worry about a thing before we arrived. We highly recommend using this venue!

ways available to answer questions throughout the planning process. It was easy to coordinate with vendors. A beautiful venue, and friendly staff. We never had to worry about any wedding details on the day of the event. They made it easy on us! I would highly recommend this venue!

n comparison. Lucky for us, it was everything we needed, and at a comparable/reasonable price for a venue that can hold 200 in the city. Sachiko was responsive and professional, and was proactive about communicating changes to the space as it transitioned from being an antique store to solely an event space. The space is accessible, felt both bustling but not too crowded at 175 people (200 might have felt a bit tight but manageable), and they were very flexible about dropping in to look at the space, dropping wedding items off the day before, etc. My only drawback is that it is a little dark - and the additional lighting that pretty much every wedding example that we looked at in the space will add about $2000 to your budget. Otherwise, it was an absolutely perfect space that was unique, impressive and just what we had in mind for a city wedding!

the space. She was wonderful to work with and I couldn't get enough compliments on our venue. People LOVED IT!

ial vibe (which we were able to make very elegant with our decor), this venue is the way to go!

rtyard before bringing the rest of the reception inside. Sachiko was wonderful to work with and did a great job working with us and the rest of our vendors to keep things on track and organized.

l details and great natural lighting. It didn't take much to make the space look beautiful on our wedding day. Our venue coordinator (Sachiko) was easy to work with, organized, and thorough. I would absolutely recommend this venue.

have each portion in a different area and great natural light! Christine was amazing to work with and the venue worked so well with our planner. Wouldn’t have changed a thing!

nd some flowers. It was everything we wanted for our guests - free easy parking, large dance floor, dance floor space separate from dining space, easily accessible bar, space for guests to sit and enjoy the music even if they aren't dancers, easily accessible bathrooms. Can't say enough about Artifact Events - we loved every minute and received so many comments from guests on how much they loved the space! For prospective brides and/or grooms - we had 270 guests and did a partial buyout including North Side/Atrium and courtyard only (no one booked the southside, so we had access to the courtyard).

the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner/dancing all in separate spaces. The space itself was a fantastic mix of industrial and rustic. The only down side of the venue was the larger set of bathrooms are on separate floors. There is a single occupancy bathroom on the upper floor so we made it work. Moreover there was an elevator for folks to use. It certainly did not negatively impact the night! Christine was superb. She was prompt with all responses, accessible, and super easy to work with. From our first meeting through the actual event, she was great. We highly recommend this venue!

ful ideas and extremely helpful. Christine was attentive and answered all of our questions and was extremely flexible and easy going. Took the stress out of planning. I cannot recommend Artifacts enough!

our wedding. We choose to have our ceremony in the courtyard and the reception in the North Atrium, where guests are allowed to wander among the trinkets. Overall, our experience was great. There was a bit of confusion when our original contact left, and we had to adjust a few plans (no projected music in the courtyard due to neighborhood guidelines, no sparklers) but the team was SO helpful to find ways to work around the challenges. Yes, we were still able to have our live band play and be heard in the courtyard win-win! In the end, we were delighted with how everything came together. Liz is just wonderful to work with. Plus, the venue is just beautiful and is unlike any I've ever seen.

nd reception) and we had more than enough room for our guests to dine and dance. The coordinators were fantastic to work with, great communicators during the planning process, and helped us think through any questions with thoughtfulness to ensure our day was perfect. The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars was communication day-of. Since the items on display are for sale, there is a chance that an item you love could be gone by the time your event rolls around. We planned our whole ceremony around a gate in the courtyard that ended up being sold and I wasn't told until the morning of my wedding after I had noticed it gone during our rehearsal. This caused a lot of scrambling for our wedding party and florist the day of. We ended up getting a beautiful replacement, but make sure you continue to ask about any pieces while you plan.

hey were there to make suggestions, recommend other vendors, help us think through night-of flow, and just generally encourage us on our wedding planning journey. Our guests were totally blown away by the space (we used the South Loft: upstairs for our ceremony, back room with skylights for our cocktail hour, and Ravenswood Room for dinner & dancing). The simplicity, rustic feel, and beauty were everything. We highly recommend this amazing place!