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r weddings. The food was phenomenal and guests still cant stop talking about it. What made me know i picked the right venue the most is the ease that Veronica had me feeling leading up to the day and especially the day of. I never once was worried that something would go wrong. She filled me in when she needed to on certain things, but she owned everything! I will forever be grateful. Book this place!

d from day one until the big day everything was so easy and smooth. Having everything attached to the venue took so much organization and hassle out of planning. The food was delicious, the staff was wonderful and the views were stunning. The picture are very accurate and City View Loft was a placed I dreamed of having my wedding before I even knew it existed.

a number of spaces in the city but none of them could compare to CVL. The view, raw beauty and affordability is second to none. We worked with Jamie and the CVL team for over a year and a half. Planning a wedding from another city comes with a long list of challenges but Jamie and the CVL team were accommodating every step of the way. If I didn’t sell you already, you can bring in your own liquor!! That is unheard of for a venue in Chicago! This was a major selling point for us because having an open bar was a must. The food was also incredible. We have been to a number of weddings and the food was forgettable to say the least. The food was delicious yet approachable for all palettes. Our guests can’t stop raving about the incredible time they had at our wedding and it wouldn’t have been possible with Jamie and her team. No idea was too crazy and no request was too much for them to handle. We had such a great time working with everyone and can’t believe it’s over. Drop you are doing and send them an email now!!

t only is this venue naturally beautiful and full of character, but Jamie was such a delight to work with from Day 1. She never made us feel judged, pressured, or worried. She always got back to us in a timely manner and answered all of our (silly) questions. Also...the food is PHENOMENAL. Seriously, the tasting experience was one of our favorite wedding "chores" to do because not only was it fun but so, so delicious. Everyone raved about the hanger steak and the service. LM Catering (who owns CVL) knows what they're doing and how to be professionals. I can't thank Jamie or LM Catering enough for how wonderful you all were to work with and how I will always recommend you to others!

of light, the decor is unique and gorgeous without trying too hard or taking away from whatever you bring in. The food: we got married two years ago (I know, I’m terrible at writing timely reviews) and we STILL get comments on how good the food at our wedding was. Seriously, the menu was insane. I wished I could have done ten more tastings. Steak cooked to perfection for the entree, late night Chicago style hot dogs on the dance floor, it was all such a big hit. They let us bring in our own bar, which meant we got to buy our favorite liquors, wines, and beers instead of settling for middle or top shelf options that were pre chosen. They worked with all of our vendors to coordinate early drop offs and pickups the next day, they kept all of our gifts and extra alcohol and personal items until we could come back to get them late the next day. Jamie was even at our rehearsal coordinating with our planner, and providing assistance whenever it was needed throughout the weekend. They were truly perfect, and our pictures and videos of our evening there are pure magic. This place was also markedly reasonable compared to some of the other venues we looked at, and had better food and decor. For anyone who wants an exposed brick, city views, gorgeous lighting Chicago wedding with amazing food, this is the spot.

venues. We considered all of them but kept coming back to City View Loft (CVL). The space, THAT VIEW, the package options, value, and magical aura of the venue just kept pulling us back to them. I will be thankful for the rest of my life that we chose them! Jamie and her team, I can't begin to explain what they did for us, and how we will remember them forever. Even if none of the other factors had sold us on the venue, Jamie, the lead for CVL, was the icing on the cake! We knew from the moment we met her, that she was different from the other leads. She brought experience, care, and a sense of calm to our wedding planning process. Jamie was never a salesperson or pitch-man. Throughout the entire 16 months, she gave us honest and direct advice about every decision, never once sold us on things we didn't want, and guided us through the whole process. She was beyond a point person for a venue. She treated us like human beings and friends, rather than clients. Then there is the venue itself! What can we say, we are simply speechless! The venue, a beautiful space, with vaulted cathedral ceilings in the main hall, separated bridal and groom suites, and a separate hall for the reception, was an absolute stunner of a venue for our wedding! CVL gives you the chance to take the space and truly make it your own. They offer altars and arches, tables and chairs, but give you the freedom to do what you like with the space! When we had ideas about how we wanted to decorate the venue, and how we wanted things arranged and organized, the only thing we heard from them was "we can do that". I can't explain to you how much this meant to us, to have a venue completely willing to make your day your way. It took away so much stress and worry, and instead let us focus on other pressing matters! The team at CVL was amazing. During the entire process of the wedding day itself, I noticed Jamie and her team working diligently to make our wedding day run like clockwork. Whether it was Jamie rolling up and moving rugs from our altar herself, to her team turning the main hall from a wedding to a cocktail lounge in a matter of 5 minutes, to the caterers personally introducing themselves to my bride and I and telling us if we needed ANYTHING to simply flag them down, we could not be more impressed with the work they did. The stress this team has to carry on their shoulders from the constant bombardment of questions, requests, demands, from the couple, bridal party, family, and other guests, must be absolutely overwhelming. Yet I saw nothing but grace, composure, and smiles from this incredibly organized, friendly, and hard-working team. I could go on for hours about City View Loft and the job they did for us. My wife and I could not be happier that we chose City View Loft, and we will forever be grateful that we did choose them over all of the other venues in Chicago. If you choose CVL, I can reassure you that you will NOT be disappointed in your decision. Instead, you will be forever filled with bliss for making the best decision of your life. To Jamie and all of the CVL team, we can't thank you enough for giving us the best day of our lives! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!!!

truly AMAZING and made us feel comfortable with everything. Our guests are STILL talking about the venue and the food from LM Catering. It was DELICIOUS! The chicken was so moist and tender, the steak was amazing and the veggie choice was delicious! This venue is romantic and beautiful and you can decorate to make it yours! I would recommend City View to everyone! Thank you Jamie, LM Catering, and City View for giving us the wedding of our dreams!

Loft! It was the PERFECT venue - all of our family and friends are still complimenting the staff, the food, and the style of the venue overall. The exposed brick, unique loft style, and the skyline view was breathtaking enough to serve as majority of our decor. The venue is enough! It is such a great option to have the ceremony space separate from the reception space to make the flow of events seamless. CVL also provides an online portal to help visualize the set up of the event, which was very helpful in settling my nerves about everything being where it should be! The BYOB policy is also a huge cost saver for those who are on a budget. The quality service, AMAZING food, and everything in between was well worth the affordable price - especially when considering other venue prices in the Chicago area! You won't regret booking City View Loft for any event! Jamie was amazing to work with - she made herself available for any questions, was open to being flexible to our schedule, very communicative, and always made us feel comfortable. Thank you for making our special day one to remember!

s tell us they thought the food was delicious from LM Catering. Overall, we had a perfect day and loved the venue.

dy for my husband and myself when we flew in to meet with her. This helped a lot since it minimized our flights back and forth in order to handle everything before the wedding. Jamie helped create a schedule for the day of, and I have to say, I'm surprised by how everything went on time. Oh, and food! Till this day, one of the things that our guests remembered was how delicious everything was. I highly recommend City View Loft for your wedding.

prompt communication, flexible, kind, and her recommendations and reminders were so helpful. She thought of everything and saved us a lot of stress, and she basically felt like family by the end. The space itself was beautiful and affordable. It was exactly what we wanted. The staff, with our other vendors, took care of everything on the wedding day, and everything turned out beautifully. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the space was perfect.

ve, the food came out hot and quick, and everyone LOVED the food. Received so many compliments on the food. I highly recommend kitchen Chicago and city view loft. Gabi- thank you for everything. We had such a special day!

ess. It was great that whenever I had a question I knew I would get a thoughtful response quickly. Working with them throughout the planning procccess made the wedding planning process so easy. We worked with Gabi and she was amazing. She has clearly worked on a lot of weddings and her insight and opinions are so helpful! What I was most impressed with was their service on the actual wedding day. Gabi was there the day of to coordinate the set up of all of our vendors. Then during the ceremony Gabi was there to help the bridal party with the timing of them walking down the aisle. After the ceremony my husband and I went in the private room to sign the marriage certificate and the servers where in right away to give us Champagne and appetizers. My guests said they had wine in their hand within seconds of standing up. The service was top notch. The food and service during the reception was also amazing! We got lots of compliments. One small detail that really impressed me was - we had worked out with our florist that we would have the bridesmaids put their bouquets in vases on our head table to reduce the costs of flowers. When we sat down at the head table I realized I had forgot to tell the bridesmaids to bring their bouquets up. And though ohh shoot - nothing to do about that now - and literally one minute later Gabi was there with the bouquets that the bridesmaids had left downstairs putting them in the vases. From beginning to end working with City View Loft was nothing but the best. They offer great service, food, and a beautiful venue. I would recommend CVL to anyone.

d organized person to work with--and she did all of the day-of coordination too!

erience with CVL, we worked with Jamie Bacon, who was great. She always responded to us in a very timely manner and answered all of our questions. She was extremely accommodating and helped us create the wedding we wanted. During our wedding, she checked in with us several times to ensure that we were doing okay and that we had everything we wanted. We received several complements on the food from many guests, and we enjoyed the food ourselves, too. The service by CVL staff was great, and everyone was very nice. Jamie and the rest of CVL staff worked very well with the other professionals we hired and worked with for our wedding. We would definitely recommend City View Loft to others.

od about their entire staff. They were helpful and extremely responsive. Gabi and Lorraine continued that level of responsiveness up through the day of the wedding. They were also extremely flexible. A lot of venues will make you use their caterer for desserts, or alcohol, or late night food. City View allowed us to provide our own desserts, late night food options, and Binny's for alcohol. This was important to us to help us stay within our budget, as well as add a touch of our personality through some of food and drink options. LM Catering is the exclusive caterer and I am still getting texts/calls about how INCREDIBLE the food was! Specifically the hanger steak, hands down people were non-stop raving about it. I am so happy my husband and I choose City View Loft for our venue. The views, setup, decor, and staff was perfect in every way.

for everything. Appointments were scheduled with ease, questions were answered quickly, and all our requests were catered to. The wedding itself was absolutely perfect. CVL went above and beyond to make sure the evening was flawless. The service was amazing, the food was amazing, and all our guests loved the space. We absolutely loved it, thanks City View Loft!

ge two different spaces for the ceremony and reception, both functioning as a superb backdrop for a variety of decor styles. We were blown away by how the reception space was transformed with our small additions of flowers, decor, and signage. But what really set City View Loft apart was the experience of working with them. We absolutely adored Gabi, and working with her was a breeze. I reached often with random questions, and she was always incredibly responsive and helpful to advise. Knowing she was working behind the scenes on our wedding day, really put us at ease. And we were thrilled when, on the big day, the rest of the staff proved equally amazing. Dinner service was timely and delicious, and the bartenders did an incredible job. We delivered the ingredients of our "signature cocktail" but totally forgot to include a recipe. The bartenders clearly knew what they were doing, because the drink was a hit! Guests are still mentioning it to us weeks later. I can't imagine having made a better choice for our wedding.

ption at CVL. We worked with Jamie during the entire planning process, as well as day of, and she is incredible. So sweet and helpful - especially since we didn't have a wedding planner or day of coordinator of our own. Everything ran so smoothly! The food (LM Catering) was so good, we received many compliments on the food and the service. My husband and I had a great time at our wedding, as did our guests, and it is in large part to everyone at CVL. Thank you!

ity to purchase/return liquor from Binny's is convenient and a huge savings. I will definitely recommend the City View Loft to any looking for a venue for their special occasion.

n, a big bridal room with a bathroom that was perfect to freshen up in & take some time before the wedding, and a gorgeous space on the second floor for the actual ceremony to take place in. Things only got better as we continued to plan because of the absolute professionalism of their staff, specifically Jamie who we worked mostly with. She was very quick to respond to any questions and always reminded us of any upcoming meetings or payments that were due. She made the wedding planning process so smooth for us and was always so understanding of any issues we ran into and made sure to find solutions very quickly. An added bonus of the venue is the caterer is on site and their food is absolutely delicious. We can honestly say that all of our guests commented on how amazing the food and service was! Even the wedding cake is included in the contract and you work with another vendor to design the cake of your dreams. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice to pick City View Loft for our wedding and would absolutely recommend it for anybody looking for a great loft venue in Chicago.

o anyone that is looking for a unique, re-purposed space with tons of history and an urban vibe. The elevators can be a bit slow, but is understandable for a building of this age. Additionally, there are two bathrooms on each floor, but wasn't a problem with our smaller wedding of 100 people. Parking is plentiful and the neighborhood / location was fantastic. Photo Credits: Joelle Elizabeth Photography

ve in Chicago, but because we were from the Midwest and most of our family lives around that area we decided to have our wedding there. We chose City View Loft because not only is it a beautiful venue, we really liked how it was an all-inclusive style. Planning a wedding out of state could have been really difficult, so we didn't want to have to make a million decisions. This venue had everything we need - catering, tables, chairs, dishware/glasses/silverware, linens -- and all we had to decide on was napkin colors and food choices! It was fantastic. Their caterer (LM Catering) was hands down absolutely amazing. We took both sets of parents to our tasting and I can honestly say we all loved everything we tried. Our family & friends raved about the food at the reception! The staff working the event were all very professional & friendly. It was the little things that made the difference too -- like when they brought my husband and I drinks and our own little plate of appetizers after the ceremony so we could have a moment to ourselves before going to cocktail hour. Gabi was our coordinator, and she was also wonderful. She was very responsive to e-mails and friendly! She never tried to push her own ideas on us, but when we asked her opinion, she was always very helpful, supportive and honest. City View Loft has so much character, and we are so happy we chose this venue for our special day!

nice way to split up the night. The food was incredible! I inhaled my risotto and have had numerous people tell us it's some of the best wedding food they ever had. We worked with Jamie for most of the time and she was a delight to work with! So helpful in the planning process and really kept us on track. Gabby was our day-of contact and she was so wonderful! She seemed to anticipate everything we needed right before we knew we needed it and even run out to get more whiskey for us when our crazy guests drank it all. The staff in general was really phenomenal keeping people fed, hydrated, and safe throughout the night. It was perfect!

thing was the perfect amount of space for 115 guests. The food was tasty and it saved a lot of money to be able to have Binny's deliver (and pick up!) our booze. The staff at CVL was incredible, especially the coordinator Jamie! Jamie was so helpful with everything during planning and tasting and the event itself. She completely understood that we didn't want to have to think about decor, and was flexible about food options, and clearly communicated everything we needed from her and vice versa. She really went above and beyond.

far away; she deserves 5 stars as well! We were married on the second shortest day of the year so it was dark the entire time and the lighting was perfect for our such a situation. Such a unique and fun venue, we heard nothing but praises from friends and family.

any questions we had and was very accommodating throughout the process. The space is absolutely gorgeous and didn’t require any additional decoration which was great for our budget. The day itself went off without the hitch and the staff was attentive, professional and fun. We received many compliments on the appetizers and food, and the skyline view was incredible all night. If you’re looking for that elusive industrial but rustic vibe and don’t want to break the bank, go with City View! You won’t regret it.

helped us through our planning stages and were available for questions whenever we needed them. I would recommend CVL to anyone looking for their perfect wedding venue!

our guests were not familiar with this part of the city. We ended up getting transportation buses to/from and that was very helpful. Jamie was so great to work with. She was helpful every step of the way. She also went above and beyond for us on the night of our wedding to make sure everything was put together and even helped us clean up some of our decorations after the ceremony. All of the other staff was really helpful as well, we had no complaints from our guests. Everyone had an amazing night!

guests to experience. Every single one of our guests commented on how great the venue is (a great place for a celebration!) and that the food their in-house catering service provided was spot-on. We've never heard people comment that favorably about wedding reception food, but we continue to hear from people about how incredible it was. I wish we'd been able to sample more of it (especially the fried chicken sliders!). City View Loft's staff were incredibly friendly and supportive throughout the planning process and the evening of the event itself. At one point, they even took time to prep plates for us, which if we did not have I'm not sure we would have gotten to eat at all! We worked with Gabi, who is just an amazing planner and support to have. She worked with us through every step of the planning, providing feedback about what we did and did not need, and responded to our every question (no matter how anxious or minor they might have been!) in a timely fashion. Gabi and crew even managed to be further accommodating when a kink was put into our plans in the form of a reality show, which made things a bit logistically challenging for the staff. They are truly rock stars for making everything work! We are truly appreciative for City View Loft and Crew and have so many positive to say about the efforts they put in to make our event happen! It was such a fun (and strange!) experience, and we're glad CVL was able to participate!

tizers and entrees from LM Catering! Wonderful food! I will absolutely recommend CVL to anyone looking to get married in Chicago! One of a kind experience ❤️

a wedding! Their staff was amazing, some of the best bartenders I have ever seen! The venue is absolutely beautiful, you can truly dress it up as much as you want however it really didn't need much. It was an absolutely amazing night that I wish we could relive over and over! Thank you City View Loft!

d reminded me whenever we had a payment due. Second of all, the catering was fantastic. We had several guests tell us it was the BEST wedding food they'd ever experienced. They were also extremely accommodating and even offered to make my husband a completely different meal than everyone else. Third, the space is INCREDIBLE. We wanted a unique venue that had a view of the Chicago skyline - and City View Loft delivered. The decor is amazing and provides enough oomph to where . you don't need a ton of extras. I couldn't be happier with City View and I can't wait to see our photos in the space!

ganized and our event running smoothly. The food was delicious--it was hard to choose what to include! They were very accommodating of our requests for changes to the menu. I highly recommend City View Loft as a wedding venue.

flooring made for the perfect space. The moment we walked in we knew it would be gorgeous! On top of the venue itself being beautiful- the food is amazing! I was so amazed at our taste testing and thought maybe it was a fluke but after our wedding I have received so many comments about how excellent the food was. From the appetizers to the main course to the dessert - it was artsy, elegant, and so delicious. My fiancé and I worked with Jamie who we cannot thank enough for the amazing work she did. She helped every step of the way - she recommended amazing vendors, helped with seating, allowed us to come see the venue with our parents, and was there for the entire day of the wedding. She was very responsive when it came to questions and concerns and was always very kind and lovely to work with. Our day wouldn't have been so amazing if it wasn't for her! I have not heard one complaint about our wedding and I have only amazing things to say about City View Loft. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Chicago!

ed - wood farm tables and new chairs are included in the cost, you can bring in your own alcohol (huge money saver), the cocktail hour space has so much light, the view is amazing. Our guests were blown away by the venue, the view, the staff, the ambiance. So many people told us it was the coolest location and the best food they had ever had (and not even just at a wedding). In addition to the great price and gorgeous location, we got to work with Jamie Bacon, who was truly amazing and helped us every step of the way. She was always quick to answer emails, flexible in helping us make everything personal, and just made us feel totally taken care of. Book this venue now while you still can!

ew Loft again and again. The food (LM catering) was better than I could have imagined, everyone is still telling us how great the food was. I will recommend this venue to anyone I know getting married.

eat bang for your buck with the two different spaces for ceremony/reception and wonderful views of Chicago! So thankful we booked City View Loft and got to work with Gabi!

knows what she's doing. That alone made me feel confident about our selection and knowing the wedding reception would go smoothly. We received many compliments on the food and they are pros at coordinating with Binny's on the BYOB delivery, pickup, etc. along with all coordinating with all other vendors. I can't say enough positive things about CVL and Jamie. They just did a stellar job and we were all very happy and enjoyed the wedding without any stresses!

and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of, and we can't recommend her highly enough. Furthermore, many of our vendors had already visited CVL/Jamie in the past, and they worked together like a well-oiled machine. As far as the space itself is concerned, the immediate neighborhood isn't anything to write home about, but our guests all loved the exposed brick/steel aesthetic, once they got inside. Also, since our wedding was at night, the illuminated skyline view was an amazing touch. Finally, the food was delicious. I'm not exaggerating when I say that multiple people approached us saying that it was one of the best wedding meals they'd ever had. Long story long, we had a great time at City View, and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in an industrial/urban space for their wedding.

d with family-style portions sufficient for all of your guests to have seconds. Chicken, steak, veggies, potatoes, salad, finger foods -- all tasted great. Customized seating arrangements right up to the last guest who goes from a "yes" to a "no" one week before the event date. Five-star service from the entire staff, especially Jamie, who ensures an amazing night from the moment you visit to the last song. She's the wedding planner you didn't hire and we can't thank her enough. Don't doubt your decision for a second -- get married at City View Loft!

of details in the planning process, and remind of some of the little (and not-so-little) things we were forgetting to plan. The space itself is gorgeous of course, it required such little decoration; the tables themselves in the loft are so beautiful we opted out of tablecloths. We are a minimalist couple and the space served as the perfect medium for the aesthetic we were looking for. The food, though. The food was absolutely amazing. Our guests are STILL talking about the steak; everything was absolutely perfect. We knew from the tasting that the food would be a smashing success, and the LM Catering crew took such amazing care of us during the tasting, we knew that our guests were in for a real treat. We decided to bring in a live band, which was a great decision for those wondering by the way, and the dance floor was packed, but folks still had room to chat and just hang out. Literally the only criticism, if you can call it that, is that there is very little signage, so folks getting lost (and lost in the elevators) happened a bit, but we knew that would happen and could have done more to mitigate it (so really its on a us, but do keep that in mind). I think I could write an entire review on the staff at City View Loft and still not give them enough praise. I kept saying that they were "like magic," a glass would break or a guest would need something, and before anyone had a second to even ask it was taken care of. The woman who was taking care of us at our Sweetheart's table was so unbelievably kind, she went above and beyond making sure we were doing okay and care free that night. She even boxed up desserts for us, because she knew we wouldn't have a chance to get any. The bartenders were quick, funny, and made excellent drinks (including our signature cocktail). My wife and I could NOT be happier with our choice of venue; and we are so so grateful for everything about that day.

I wanted that she might as well be. The venue was beautiful, food was delicious, the wine was flowing like water. Highly recommend.

ked scarce. But the moment I walked in I was blown away by how beautifully decorated CVL was. It was perfect for the rustic look that I was going for, but still in the heart of Chicago. What made it even better was that the lights and tables / chairs were all included in the venue rental. The lighting was perfect because of the abundance of windows, which fit well with my afternoon brunch wedding. I had enough natural light in the daytime and the string lights lit up the room as it got darker. Parking was no problem at all, all the cars I saw during my tour were from the workers in the neighborhood. So it is empty for my guests on the weekends. No permits needed or additional payment. We only had one option for catering, which was through kitchen Chicago. I enjoyed this because I didn't want to have to also search through list of caterers. Of course I was nervous since we had no other options, but in the end the food stole the show as it was the most complemented part of my wedding. As far as alcohol, we brought our own beers and spirits and use their mixer package which included all the staples. I was fortunate enough to work with both Jamie and Gabi. I first met with Jamie during the tour. She helped me get started as far as looking through food and drink options, and she was very responsive in emails. Since Jamie began to plan her own wedding, Gabi took over halfway through. Though that change is not ideal, she jumped in seamlessly. Gabi was just as informative and kind in helping us finish the planning. I am especially thankful for her help in building on my menu while staying in my (tight) budget and while staying in my brunch theme. CVL/KC is the perfect example of why you should not judge a book by its cover. Though it does not look like the ideal venue from the outside, it is a completely different world once you step in. It has the industrial/rustic charm that is hard to find in city, and an amazing staff to help create the perfect day

as so flexible, comforting, and warm throughout the entire process. We felt really well taken care of and would choose City View Loft again and again. The venue is beautiful. The food (LM catering) was better than I could have imagined and the staff made the wedding day run smoothly. I will recommend this venue to anyone I know getting married.

s a HUGE hit. Everyone loved the space, the view, and the food. Most of our guests are super picky about food, but they loved the appetizers and the main entree. Everything that we had planned turned out amazing due to Jamie and the LM Catering staff. Every step of the process Jamie was so fast at communicating and understanding (I would send her a million emails and ask her everything/anything). Jamie was great with the big details and also the smallest details, and thought of things I didn't think of. LM Catering, was also so great with their services and accommodating a lot of our non-English speaking guests. Many of our guests commented on how they have never met such great servers. We loved the venue, but most importantly it was so great to find people who were so easy to work with, and most importantly great at communicating.

Jamie and her fellow staff were so easy to work with. They were professional, communicative, fun, and flexible. We were working within a tight budget, but we still had the reception we dreamed of. CVL responsive every step of the way, communicated with all our vendors, and even did a flawless job of passing on the baton to another CVL staff when our day-of contact had to change. Our guests absolutely loved the food and service, and the servers were so accommodating to guests' dietary needs. We highly recommend working with CVL!

in Jamie's very capable hands. The space and the view are really great and unique. Out of town guests and locals alike loved seeing the city skyline from this angle. The team was also able to flip the loft space super quickly and seamlessly. The opportunity to bring in your own booze and dessert is also a helpful option. We were able to return unused unopened booze to Binny's and also able to bring in dessert from Bang Bang Pie Shop which was a fun way for us to incorporate a favorite from our neighborhood. We did however have one small incident tainting what would have been a fabulous review. During our wedding one guest had a cell phone stolen. We are certain this phone was stolen and not lost as the new phone owners began reaching out to our guest's contacts looking to obtain personal information and cloud passwords. We alerted the City View Loft team of the incident. Jamie took the incident very seriously and was extremely responsive, cooperative and as helpful as she could be. Unfortunately, the management team was unwilling to do the right thing for our guest which is highly frustrating considering the significant investment we made with them. They had multiple opportunities to make good on the situation but refused. I hope they are taking this time to explore how they can better prevent similar incidents from occurring and how they can better address these situations if and when they do come up. Really such a shame because everything else about our day was truly wonderful.

Chicago Kitchen, and then the guests moved to CVL for cocktails and dinner. The brass section of the band came in after dinner, and led the guests back to Kitchen Chicago where the entire room had been magically flipped for dancing and the reception. SO cool! We timed the arrival in CVL just as the setting sun was radiating on the skyline, and it was gorgeous. Jamie was EXCEPTIONAL. She was SO responsive, even responding to emails on her off hours. She was professional, thorough, and VERY enthusiastic. A key benefit of CVL is the inclusion of tables, chairs, and easy selection of the menu through their catering. We loved the tables and furniture available to us, and the new bar made from a door is just too cool. It helps to give guests a "heads up" about access to the building. We actually used the Bell Street side which has plenty of free parking....however, we did advise guests that if they pull up and think they are in the wrong place, it is probably the RIGHT place. It was a PERFECT evening, and I have received so many compliments from our guests.....fantastic!

han patient with all of our requests. Nicole was also very nice and helpful in the limited interactions we had with her. All our of guests commented on how stunning the venue was, and how good the food was. The dinner, cocktail hour, and dessert was prepared by LM catering who exceeded our expectations in every way. The guest entrance is certainly not the most beautiful (exposed wiring which is probably out of code), but the awe factor of both Kitchen Chicago and City View Loft make up for it. We'd love to work with City View Loft, LM catering and Jamie again, as well as all of the staff that helped our night go off without a hitch!

most important to us. She always had a great attitude which made working with her a ton of fun. The process was super smooth given that the catering, tables/chairs, beer/wine, etc are on site, so these were things we got to customize, but didn't have to deal with paying extra for, bringing in, or taking out! We did a small ceremony on the lower level (spacious, airy, more formal feeling) and a larger party/reception on the upper level (true loft, exposed brick, wall of windows overlooking the skyline) and it worked perfectly. Separate entrances for the two spaces allowed us to enjoy a cocktail hour with our ceremony guests (mostly family) while our party guests (mostly friends) arrived upstairs. I would absolutely recommend CVL (and already have) to anyone looking for a beautiful, unique Chicago city wedding. Jamie and staff were phenomenal.

ered advice and guidance every step of the way and through their big day. The food, provided by LM Catering, was nothing short of excellent-everything came out hot, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The catering staff was also wonderfully attentive and we were all served quickly so we could enjoy the party! I wouldn't hesitate to book my next event here.

th LM Catering. The owners worked with us to show us what was possible within our budget (instead of trying to upsell us, they respected our goals/budget and were creative about what they could do with it!) I really appreciated their flexibility in allowing clients to have the option of stocking the bar, as we wanted to bring in a special type of wine for our wedding, and LM’s food was fantastic! Multiple guests told me this was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding – it was anything but boring country club catering! Great food was a top priority for this foodie bride and groom :) The on-site manager, Jamie, was a total gem to work with. I’m an organized and responsive client, so I have high expectations of organization and timeliness in return, and Jamie did this in spades! She followed-through on all my requests, was always prompt in responding to my questions, and has such a calm and kind personality, which made wedding planning less stressful and more fun! I wasn’t worried one bit on my wedding day with her in charge. We had both our ceremony and the reception in two different spaces in the building, and our guests raved about how nice it was to flow from one event right into the next. Simply put, we couldn’t have been happier with our wedding at City View Loft! I’d highly recommend it and the team at LM.

he switch, and made sure everything was spot on for our big day. She did an great job leading us through the events of the day, and it was a beautiful venue that I would recommend to anyone!

. The food was amazing from L & M catering. It was truly awesome. 7 stars to Gabi.

g, furniture and other rentals, which made planning our wedding from Michigan much less of a hassle. Nicole was a pleasure to work with throughout the process, and we never had to wait long for her to answer questions we sent her way. We had no issues with set-up and everything ran very smoothly day-of. Our ceremony and cocktail hour took place downstairs in Kitchen Chicago and we moved upstairs for the reception. We brought in a few decorative accents (chalkboard signs, framed photos) -- but otherwise all the space needed was some greenery and candles to make it sparkle. None of our guests could stop talking about how good their meals were, and we loved that the space is BYO -- we worked with Binny's to design a drinks menu and the City View bartenders did a great job mixing our signature cocktails. There were a few small hiccups with service at dinner but nothing we wouldn't have expected given our experiences as guests at other weddings. We had a magical day and highly recommend City View Loft and LM Catering!

ure Kitchen Catering dropped Hub Studio loft. They then gave us City View Loft for our big day, which we were thrilled about because we couldn't afford it earlier and loved the look of both floors! We did our tasting in August and were surprised to find out that City View was now being run by LM catering. Despite the whole mess with Pure Kitchen, LM catering was fantastic. Gabi D was our coordinator and was a completely indispensable contact. She was always quick to respond to emails and phone calls and she even helped work out some last minute crises! The day of our wedding went off without a hitch and our guests were in awe of the space, the food, and the friendliness of all the LM employees! They really made it the best day of our life! Thank you LM and especially Gabi!!

seamless transition and probably for the better because we then got to work with Gabi who was just wonderful. She was so nice and very responsive providing us with suggestions on space layout and day of timing. We got married in Kitchen Chicago with the reception in City View. Both venues looked stunning and we had so many compliments on the space as well as the food. It was just a perfect day and we cannot thank Gabi and the Kitchen Chicago/City View Loft/ and LM Catering team enough! I highly recommend this venue to anyone!

corations for us, kept the stuff we wanted to save, and tossed the stuff we didn't, so we didn't have to run around setting up beforehand, and could leave without any fuss/clean-up after. Bathroom space is a bit tight. Wasn't a huge problem for us with 180 in attendance, but could get bad with more. Signs directing guests to restrooms on other levels might be helpful as well. I would recommend this venue, in-house catering, and staff to anyone, without hesitation.

ng process was very hard. After nailing down the sale, it took CVL several emails and multiple phone calls prior to receiving any communication back. I was finally given a new contact person about 5 months before my wedding-- she was wonderful and walked me through many of the details of the day (i.e. decor, food options for caterer, etc.). About 1 month prior to my wedding, I got an email saying that she was leaving and an email address of the person I should keep working with. The person I was handed off to was an Executive Director of the venue, at which point the responsiveness problem came back. I finally scheduled a 2nd final walkthrough with this new person a week before my wedding. It was very frustrating because (1) I received no apology around the delay in response and that everything was so last minute and (2) I was given contradicting advice (from my 1st walk-through) on timing of food, placement of music, etc. so close to the wedding date. For a relatively easy-going bride, working with CVL in my last couple weeks made me go a little bridezilla. Thankfully, the wedding day itself was perfect. The service was great (they helped with the coordination and transition of guests from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception), the food tasted great. Our guests (and us!) loved the venue. It was amazing! After the wedding, we were owed an outstanding balance that was about 10% of our original bill because we had overcounted on guests. We were told right after our wedding that they would send it to us within 30 days. When following up with them, we encountered the same unresponsiveness. Finally, when I went to see about this in person, I first got hand-waving (i.e. if you want to leave your information with us, we'll call you back) and then was told that the catering and venue were splitting and neither would take responsibility for the amount owed to us. We have tried a number of ways to resolve this--including going to both the new standalone venue (CVL) and new caterer (Pure Kitchen)-- but have only received excuses and incomplete stories that do not add up. We still have not received any of the money owed us. Before this post-wedding experience, the wedding day would have "made up for" the hard process. I would have given them 3 and maybe even 4 stars, with the bridal amnesia that comes after the day is over. However, this last experience with both of the new parties made my husband and I feel taken advantage of and treated with disrespect, a feeling that is not fun to associate with your wedding day. We hope writing this review can help other brides avoiding such an experience.

r than most of the other venues we looked at in the city. The neighborhood isn't the nicest looking, but it's still close enough to downtown that it was a quick shuttle from our hotel. The service entrance to the building (and the entrance that you have to use to use the elevator) isn't the prettiest and the elevator is the slowest moving thing on earth, but I wasn't terribly bothered by that (although, it doesn't make the best first impression on any guests who can't take the stairs). We had Julia and Dan on their staff as our wedding planners and they were great. I cannot say enough great things about Julia, she was very responsive, very flexible, a calming presence in the midst of the craziness that a wedding can be, and very professional. I would highly recommend working with her. Dan was also super helpful and organized (he was my secondary contact, so I don't have too much to say, but together, they were a great team). We had our ceremony and cocktail hour in the Kitchen Chicago space and it was gorgeous! We also used Pure Kitchen Catering and they were great. The food was really outstanding.