Let Their Traditions Inspire Yours
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Galleria Marchetti is an Italian-inspired wedding venue located in the heart of Chicago, IL. Built on a foundation of family, tradition, and romance, this elegant venue combines a peaceful setting with a favorable location. A commitment to hospitality lies at the heart of this family’s approach. The Marchetti family invites you to celebrate your special day here and make your wedding a part of their illustrious history.
In 1924, Giuseppe Marchetti opened an inn that would offer customers some of the finest cuisine and hospitality that the town had to offer. This became the safe haven of the town, opening its arms to people from all backgrounds. Years later, Giuseppe’s son, Joe continued his family’s legacy by hosting special events in his own establishment which he named Galleria Marchetti. Joe’s son and daughter-in-law continue to host life’s biggest events for people from all walks of life. They invite them to celebrate and preserve the hospitality that defined their family’s business back in 1924.
This venue boasts two beautiful event spaces, The Pavilion and La Pergola. For larger weddings, these two spaces can be combined for you and your guests to have access to the entire venue. La Pergola is a bright open-air space which can host up to 150 seated guests. The large Pavilion can seat up to 400 guests under its tented roof. Overlooking the beautiful gardens, you and your loved ones will find this international venue to be an idyllic spot for picturesque photoshoots and outdoor ceremonies.
The dedicated and welcoming staff at Galleria Marchetti is able to help couples design a personalized menu for their special day. Building on over 75 years of experience in this industry, the culinary team can work with you to create a wedding menu that is entirely your own. A number of pre-arranged menus are also available, boasting traditional Italian dishes as well as exciting extras such as their sushi selection and donut station. Their commitment to families’ special moments ensures that you receive their undivided attention on your special day. Whether you decide to celebrate your engagement party or your wedding reception here, the dedicated staff will ensure you feel right at home on your big day.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1,500
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Park
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.072 reviews
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Galleria Marchetti is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning outdoor and indoor spaces, delicious food, and exceptional service. Reviewers particularly highlight the helpfulness and professionalism of the coordinator, Alyssa, and sales manager, Danielle. The venue is described as a beautiful oasis in downtown Chicago, with seamless planning processes, reasonable pricing, and convenient add-ons. Guests appreciate the attention to detail, support throughout planning, and the overall dreamlike experience provided by Galleria Marchetti.Review photos
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Alex M
1.0
3/04/2025
1. We had to fight to keep the original price in our 2019 contract since they wanted to inflate the prices for 2022 when we had no choice but to postpone our wedding due to a global pandemic. This was settled by agreeing we would take the smaller venue instead & limit our guest count.
2. When we signed the contract in 2019 we had Natalie as our wedding coordinator. Loved her energy & she was so attentive during the process, sending all I needed to know prior to the event, but quit mid 2021. Can't say the same nice things about her replacement, Danielle. She gave us attitude over every question we had, didn't send updated/helpful info, & didn't reply to my emails days if not WEEKS later where I had to follow up. Incredibly stressful leading up to the wedding where I asked her for the floor plans so that I can finalize my decor & table numbers. Since she didn't get back to my emails for weeks, it kept adding delays & she had the audacity to tell me I was late on finalizing things.
3. To save $ we rented out the decor, but Danielle failed to send any updated info, so I only had what Natalie gave me which said I could drop off decor a WEEK BEFORE the event if I needed to. I asked if I could drop it off just 2 days before the wedding & she told me no- I couldn't even drop it off a day before the event! I sent her the sheets that said otherwise & only THEN she told me I had the "outdated" sheet. This "outdated" sheet also mentioned that staff would help us w/ decor, which I found was no longer the case (most likely laid them off) so I had to hire a day-of coordinator last minute to help me. Practically had to beg Dan to let me drop off the decor the day before, & she finally allowed me to leave it in the cocktail room while they were doing tours. However, she didn't give me a timeframe & only told me the morning of that I have till 3pm, which added more stress since we live 30-40 minutes away & I was under the impression I had all day since she didn't specify a time! I also didn't have enough room in my SUV for all the wedding decor & luggage. So we only managed to get half of the things dropped off before 3 & the venue was completely empty, so this shouldn't have been an issue in the first place. We also could have easily stored our decor in the bridal suite but Danielle said absolutely there was no storage on site.
Since it was a Friday, traffic was bad & it took us an hour to get back home to get our luggage & the rest of the decor we couldn't fit in the first trip. We ended up arriving at the hotel at 8pm, which was exactly what I was worried about. I didn't eat since breakfast so I was hungry, stressed, crying all the day before my wedding.
4. During our tasting we had 2 friends w/ us (which they also noted Danielle had an attitude) & Danielle asked us again if we wanted the dance floor. I said no & even asked for her opinion which she said "the dancefloor can limit people on where to dance so I wouldn't add it." So me, my husband, & 2 friends agreed it wasn't necessary, which she wrote down. Come my wedding day- there's a dance floor. I brought this to her attention & she just said "well it was in the final contract I sent you" which she sent 2 days ago. I overlooked it since literally all the contacts before it clearly showed NO DANCEFLOOR- So why now does she sneak it in?? I felt she was out to just stress me the entire time.
5. They just threw away the rest of the cake out without asking!
Overall- highly wouldn't recommend.
Jessica P
5.0
12/18/2024
We hosted our wedding in October on the Pergola at Galleria Marchetti and it was absolutely perfect! We owe a lot of that to the coordinator we worked with, Alyssa! She was very responsive- especially to all my type A very detailed and number oriented questions. She made sure the planning process was seamless and helped me plan little fun touches like mini espresso martinis to get passed on the dance floor- our guests still talk about it! She was on top of everything and fielded all my questions leading up to the wedding day (which was a lot)! The food, drinks and ambiance made for the most perfect October evening and we are so glad we chose Galleria Marchetti to be our wedding venue. We are only hoping one of our friends decides to get married there too so we can be back again! Thank you again Alyssa!
response 12/18/2024
Jessica, thank you for your amazing review! We love our clients and we are so happy to hea...
r you loved the venue and your experience :) We loved being apart of your special day and we hope to see you again at a future event! Congrats!
Any questions?
Janet L
5.0
11/17/2024
We hosted our wedding at the Pergola with 120 guests. It was PERFECT. The retractable roof was a really convenient picture in case it rained, the indoor space is very charming, and the staff are excellent. Specifically, our venue coordinator, Alyssa, was very professional and friendly! We had all sorts of requests, and Alyssa made them all work for us.
It's a beautiful space with extremely helpful staff. We couldn't be happier!
response 12/18/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words - we are glad to hear you had such a wonderful exper...
ience with Alyssa at Galleria Marchetti! Congrats :)
Ivan D
5.0
11/15/2024
We were absolutely blown away by Galleria Marchetti. Danielle was an amazing sales manager, demonstrating professionalism to the fullest extent. She was extremely detail oriented and had our utmost confidence that she would deliver the day of the wedding. Galleria is a breath taking venue with fantastic add ons. The space spoke for itself so we needed very little decor. They have amazing food and beverage packages for reasonable prices. We cannot recommend this space enough!
Jennifer F
5.0
10/13/2024
We absolutely loved Galleria Marchetti as our venue! The outdoor space is stunning, creating a beautiful oasis right in the heart of downtown. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect for our event. Alyssa was a joy to work with—her attention to detail and support throughout the planning process made everything so smooth. I highly recommend this venue and would choose it all over again without hesitation!
response 12/18/2024
Hi Jennifer!
Thank you SO much for your positive review :) We are so glad to hear you ha...
d such an amazing experience hosting your wedding with us. Congrats and hope to see you again!
Gabriella B
5.0
10/04/2024
We cannot thank Galleria Marchetti enough for the most incredible and unforgettable day. It was an absolute dream!!! The service they provided was amazing and we got so so many compliments on the venue, service, attention to detail, and how smoothly everything ran.
I would recommend GM to anybody - if you're on the fence, this is your sign to book with them for your wedding.
They were such a pleasure to work with, it was truly the best day ever.
Carly S
5.0
9/28/2024
We had our dream wedding here! Danielle and everyone at Galleria Marchetti was amazing to work with! Thank you for everything! We had a beautiful ceremony outside in the courtyard that led into the tent for the reception. Cannot reccomend this place enough from the service to the venue as they went above and beyond! Thank you for making our day!
Gina B
5.0
8/29/2024
The absolute best!!! Our wedding was magical because of Galleria Marchetti. The food was amazing and our guests continually raved that we had the best wedding ever!! I think that is a big ode to the beautiful space (we were in the Pergola), the delicious food, and the organized nature of the event. Everyone was so lovely throughout the process - big shout out to Alyssa and Chewy! You guys are the best :)
response 12/18/2024
Thank you so much! We had so much fun working with you all and we are so glad everything t...
urned out beautifully! Congrats and can't wait to see you again at a future event!
Jessy S
5.0
7/15/2024
We just got married in the Pergola at Galleria Marchetti and I feel like it is such a hidden gem for an affordable Chicago wedding! Danielle was absolutely amazing throughout our entire planning process. Galleria and Danielle made planning so easy with in-house catering and recommended vendors, but I still feel like we got to personalize the day exactly how we envisioned it. They were so open with pricing throughout the entire thing so we could budget accordingly and add on the extras that we wanted! I seriously feel like Galleria was a perfect one stop shop for our wedding, I didn’t need to research a ton of different vendors because it was all already built in. It made wedding planning so much less stressful and I loved having Danielle there for her support and opinions throughout the entire planning process. Our day was absolutely perfect thanks to Galleria Marchetti and Danielle!
response 07/16/2024
Hi Jessy! Thank you so much for your glowing review and heartfelt words! Congratulations o...
n your recent wedding! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your special day at Galleria Marchetti was everything you envisioned and more in the La Pergola! Danielle will be thrilled to know that her efforts made such a positive impact on your wedding planning experience. Our team takes great pride in providing personalized and seamless service, and your kind words affirm that dedication. We're so pleased that our in-house catering and recommended vendors helped create a stress-free planning process for you. It's wonderful to hear that you felt informed and supported throughout, and that you were able to add those extra touches to make your day uniquely yours. Knowing that we could contribute to the joy and perfection of your wedding day truly means the world to us! Thank you once again for choosing Galleria Marchetti and for sharing your experience. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and love!
Warmest regards,
The Galleria Marchetti Team
Alessandra C
5.0
11/29/2023
We got married on 11/18/23 at Galleria Marchetti, and it was the best time ever! We worked with Danielle, and she really helped make all our wishes come true! She also was always asking if we needed a drink or anything at all throughout the night, which I really appreciated! The food, service and drinks were 100/10!! The venue was absolutely beautiful and accommodated about 250 guests easily. We will forever be grateful for Danielle and all the staff at Galleria for making our wedding day go seamless and one to remember :)
response 11/29/2023
Hello Mrs. Zingsheim!! Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we appreciate y...
our share! Danielle is one of our amazing event producers, and we are thrilled to hear she exceeded your expectations for your BIG day! Likewise, we are happy to hear that you found the rest of your celebration with us to be remarkable. We are happy to of been a part of a beautifully, memorable day! All the best to our newlyweds!
Cheers,
Galleria Marchetti Team
Thomas S
5.0
11/26/2023
It was great working with the GM team on our wedding - Danielle was so helpful and responsive throughout the entire planning process. Everything went perfectly and we really enjoyed the experience. We would highly recommend Galleria to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
response 11/27/2023
Hi Thomas! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, we are happy to hea...
r your event went wonderfully and you had a great experience with Danielle! We hope to have you back in for another celebration sometime soon! All the best for a bright and happy future together!
Galleria Marchetti Team
Lauren D
4.0
10/11/2023
On 9/30/23 my daughter's wedding was held at Galleria Marchetti. The event was fabulous due to our hired coordinator, without her, I'm sure we wouldn't have had such a great experience. The venue, food, and added details made a magical, fun day and evening. Five stars would have been given but our assigned GM sales person/coordinator dampened the experience. Not sure what we said or did to have the GM coordinator treat us as she did. At times she was bordering rudeness and consistently had a negative attitude toward us. On the day of the wedding, the GM coordinator provided minimal assistance with preparation and I believe I saw her maybe 10 minutes throughout the entire evening . I am perplexed as this GM sales person/coordinator has had several positive reviews. Looking back we should have requested someone else. My suggestion for anyone planning a wedding, at the venue, make sure you connect well with their assigned coordinator. Overall, I would highly recommend GM with the right assigned sales person/coordinator.
response 11/27/2023
Dear Ronald,
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any aspects that didn't meet y...
our expectations. We're delighted to hear that your event was magical!
To better understand your concerns, we'll be reaching out to your hired wedding planner to discuss potential improvements for future events.
Wishing the newlyweds heartfelt congratulations!
Best regards,
Galleria Marchetti Team
Noelle W
5.0
9/13/2023
Galleria Marchetti is a gorgeous venue, and their team is top notch. From beginning to end, they are professional, courteous, and talented. Their location is stunning, with the small exception of the L train occasionally running right past the courtyard where we held our ceremony (though this is to be expected in downtown Chicago). We loved the indoor-outdoor flow of the space (Pavilion/Courtyard). Their catering and bar teams are exceptional, and they have tons of delicious add-ons if you want some special treats for your guests - we chose to include a late night flaming doughnut station and taco station. The venue also allows you to stay later than most, so if you want a late night dance floor this is a perfect option. As a note, there is a very small, cozy bridal suite with some chairs and a vanity. It is likely not enough room to actually do the entire process of getting ready, and you typically don't have super early access to the venue to do that anyway. But it was a perfect private spot to get away for a dress change and some make-up/hair touch-ups throughout the night. Overall, would very highly recommend if it is in your budget!
response 09/15/2023
Hi Noelle! CONGRATULATIONS again! We can't thank you enough for choosing us to be a part o...
f your BIG day! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of the venue recently! We are so thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. It was one unforgettable, magical night!! All the best to our Newlyweds, here's to many more years of happiness ahead! Cheers!
xoxo,
Galleria Marchetti Team
Katie R
5.0
6/30/2023
We scheduled our wedding to be July 11th, 2020 at the Galleria Marchetti. However, due to covid, we ended up rescheduling our wedding 2 times to ensure our guests' safety. This venue was very understanding of the situation and flexible. Galleria Marchetti was also wonderful to work with. They answered my many questions leading up to our special day. The day of the wedding, they had a venue coordinator that helped keep my wedding on schedule and worked with my vendors to make sure everything went well. When they had questions day of, they coordinated with my maid of honor so that we could enjoy our special day. Also, the food was amazing! My guests haven't stopped talking about the sushi and late night tacos.
response 06/30/2023
Hi Kathleen! Congratulations once again! We are happy to of been by your side throughout t...
his experience, and we were SO excited to finally help execute your BIG day! It was such a loving, heartwarming, fun evening that we were grateful to have been a part of! The best and brightest to our newlyweds, cheers!
xoxo, Galleria Marchetti Team
Julie S
5.0
6/16/2023
Pavilion at Galleria Marchetti-
Even before we got engaged, I knew Galleria Marchetti was my dream venue! It's beautiful, in the heart of the city, has an indoor/outdoor element and an Italian history!
Danielle was so responsive, professional and helpful throughout our whole planning process! She is the best! She was able to make my custom late night vision come to life and ensured everything was ran smoothly! We got to have all of our apps in the bridal suite post ceremony for us to enjoy during a quiet moment to just ourselves. There were passed wine and champagne during cocktail hour to alleviate lines at the bar - i don't think there was ever a massive line for guests!
We received SO many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue is and how delicious all the food was!
Truly the best day because of everyone at Galleria Marchetti. I wish we could relive the day! I don't have enough words to express how grateful we are
response 06/22/2023
Hi Julie! We can’t express how incredibly grateful we are for your heartfelt review! We ar...
e absolutely over the moon knowing that we played a part in turning your dream wedding into a dazzling reality! One of our amazing event producers, Danielle, was thrilled to be there by your side, ensuring that every moment was perfect. We had no doubt that your special day would be an absolute hit, not just for you, but for your wonderful guests as well! We are grateful to have been a part of such a beautiful, unforgettable day and we can’t thank you enough for allowing us to be a part of your love-filled journey! To our amazing newlyweds - cheers to a lifetime of bliss, joy, and happiness!
xoxo, Galleria Marchetti Team
Brooke J
5.0
6/05/2023
We had our ceremony and reception on the La Pergola side of Galleria Marchetti and it was everything we could have hoped for. The venue itself is beautiful, and the coordinators Danielle and Alyssa were great to work with. We loved the outdoor feel of the venue while still being covered from Chicago weather.
response 06/08/2023
Hi Brooke! Thank you for your kind words and a heartfelt congratulations to the newlyweds!...
We are truly honored to have had the opportunity to contribute to your special day, which was nothing short of enchanting. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are thrilled to hear that our exceptional events team made your event truly fabulous.
Once again, congratulations to the happy couple, and thank you for allowing us to be a part of such a magical occasion!
xoxo, Galleria Marchetti Team
Kelsa M
5.0
6/02/2023
We had our wedding in the Pergola at Galleria Marchetti and it was everything I could have imagined! They were so great to work with and executed the event perfectly. I would strongly recommend!!
response 06/08/2023
Hi Kelsa! Congratulations to the newlyweds! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experi...
ence hosting with us! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are grateful to have been a part of such a beautiful day. Cheers!
xoxo, Galleria Marchetti Team
Emily H
5.0
1/10/2023
I didn't think getting married in a tent in Chicago in the winter was a possibility but Galleria Marchetti made those dreams come true. My guests couldn't believe how beautiful the venue was and I heard rave reviews all night about the food and service. To top it off Danielle and the entire team was so amazing to work with - extremely responsible and flexible and made our wedding day so magical! Every single aspect exceeded my expectations and I can't recommend this venue highly enough.
response 01/11/2023
Emily, we are SO happy to hear your wedding celebration on NYE was everything you dreamed ...
of and more! It was amazing to watch your wedding come to life and it was such a beautiful, perfect night ! You and Scott were so sweet to work with throughout the planning process & we wish you the best of luck as you start your next chapter as Husband and Wife! Congratulations! 💖 xoxo - Danielle
Anne L
5.0
11/22/2022
Galleria Marchetti was fantastic for our wedding. We had so much fun. The venue was great, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was so much fun. In additioon to a great cocktail hour and dinner, we ended the night with make your own smores and pizza. We had a great time and we thank the people at Galleria Marchetti for making our wedding special. Thank you!!!!
response 11/28/2022
Hi Anne! Wonderful, thank you for taking the time to leave this review of the venue recent...
ly! We are thrilled to have been apart of your magical day & happy to hear you had a great experience hosting with us. We hope to have you back in the venue for another event soon! All the best to our Newlyweds, Cheers!!
Jessie K
5.0
10/06/2022
Galleria Marchetti was so professional throughout the entire planning process and the day of! The most impressive part of our wedding there was their efficiency. They changed the room from ceremony to reception so quickly and then for our plated dinner, the staff was extremely fast! We were all so impressed! La Pergola is beyond beautiful and everything we imagined it would be. (It's also located on a beautiful, quiet street!)
response 10/18/2022
Hi Jessie! Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are thrilled to have bee...
n a part of your BIG Day! It was a gorgeous wedding, we wish all the best to the newlyweds!
Laynie H
5.0
7/12/2022
Galleria was the BEST venue for our wedding. They literally created our dream day and made the whole process so sooth- they know what they're doing. My husband (!) and I knew from the moment we got engaged that we wanted our wedding at Galleria Marchetti (we used to go there in college) and they were helpful every step of the way (COVID rescheduling included). From being flexible with a rain plan to letting our vendors come in early, I couldn't recommend them more. Plus, could the actual venue BE more stunning-- every single room from the tent to the courtyard to the pergola... you can't beat it.
response 07/13/2022
Hi Laynie! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience from your recent...
wedding that took place at the venue. It was a beautiful day! Alyssa is one of our amazing Event Producers and had such a great time working with you to make your dream day a reality! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your BIG day, we hope to have you back in for another future event! We wish all the best to our Galleria Marchetti Newlyweds!!💖
Samantha L
5.0
7/07/2022
Galleria Marchetti is the most magical venue there is in Chicago! We had our wedding on May 14th - the weather was perfect, the staff was incredible, the food was rave-worthy. I tear up whenever I think about our big day. Everything was perfect. We worked with Alyssa during planning - I could talk about her work ethic for hours. She is detail-oriented, responsive, flexible, organized and just the absolute sweetest. If we can go back and relive this day, we 100% would. And we wouldn't change a thing! Thank you, Galleria Marchetti, for making our big day as special as can be.
response 07/12/2022
Hi Samantha! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback from your recent wedding that too...
k place at the venue. It certainly was a perfect day! Alyssa is one of our amazing Event Producers and had such a great time working with you to make your dream day a reality! Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your BIG day, we hope to have you back in for another future event! We wish all the best to our Galleria Marchetti Newlyweds!!💖
Abbey T
5.0
12/11/2021
I wish I could get married all over again, Galleria Marchetti was such a dream to work with! We booked with them in 2019 for a 2020 wedding which was postponed to 2021 with such ease. Alyssa was our wedding coordinator after postponement and was truly amazing to work with- prompt to answer my many questions, so accommodating with changes and so genuinely excited for us! She is a professional in every sense of the word and so on top of it. The entire process was easy with Galleria, they were very transparent with pricing, options and were also flexible with changes we wanted outside of their presets.
I have also heard nothing by RAVING reviews for the venue from all of my guests since the wedding- everyone has been talking about the most well-cooked steak they have ever had (and how big it was for a wedding!), how attentive the staff was and how beautiful the venue was.
Walking into the venue the night of our wedding was incredible- they made my vision come true and helped us throw the most amazing party! I really do want to do it all over and would choose Galleria over and over again! Thank you to all of you!
Kelly M
5.0
11/30/2021
Working with the Galleria Marchetti was an absolute DREAM! Extremely professional and were patient with us throughout our whole wedding process due to us planning a wedding during the pandemic. Our main point of contact was Natalie, she was the absolute BEST. No question was too small and she always made us feel at ease throughout planning. Their staff is top notch and the venue is absolutely gorgeous. I felt like we were getting married in the secret garden but inside the city. When we walked into our wedding venue - we were absolutely blown away. Thank you Galleria Marchetti for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Ashley M
5.0
9/27/2021
Beautiful venue and service was amazing for our wedding day!The entire staff was a pleasure to work with. The pergola room was gorgeous and intimate for our wedding. Everyone raved about the food and experience they had!
Darelyn C
5.0
7/19/2021
The team at Galleria Marchetti did an awesome job at helping us pull off our wedding even after postponing by a year. There is no denying that the venue is beautiful, but on top of that, the food and service was great. All of our guests had an awesome time and have not stopped raving about the venue even a week later. We are so glad to have chosen Galleria Marchetti - La Pergola as our venue.
Haley B
5.0
7/15/2021
We booked Galleria Marchetti back in 2018 for our 2021 wedding. Covid pushed us back a year than we originally planned, but Marchetti was nothing more than accommodating through the entire process. Natalie and her team took care of us from beginning to end. Our wedding turned out to be absolutely perfect. Our guests are still raving about the night two weeks later! Natalie, thank you so much for your genuine hospitality and making sure that everything went according to plan. My now husband and I are so ecstatic and will be living our fairytale wedding for years to com!
Angelina B
5.0
5/03/2021
Working with Natalie was an absolute dream! My now husband and I booked this as our venue for our -last minute- Chicago wedding and could not have been happier with our choice! The entire Galleria Marchetti team was professional, organized, and really ensured our guests had a great time, which was super important to us as we were one of the first weddings post-Covid. Highly recommend!
Genevieve C
5.0
10/23/2020
My husband and I recently got married at Galleria Marchetti and it was perfect!! Seriously, from my first visit to GM all the way through our big day, Natalie and team and Galleria were amazing.
My husband and I got engaged in December 2019 and in February of 2020 chose Galleria Marchetti for our wedding venue with a wedding date of October 11, 2020. Just a matter of weeks after booking Covid-19 hit. Natalie's communication throughout the entire process was awesome. She always kept us up to date with any changes and ALWAYS held strong and kept hope alive that we'd be able to celebrate on our original date. The team at Galleria made certain that if we did have to cancel due to Covid-19 we would be guaranteed a new date of our choosing. The customer service we received, especially during such trying times, was incredible. Natalie was always reachable via email or phone, she was always patient and no question was too small or insignificant.
The range of packages and offerings at Galleria Marchetti makes it easy to have the exact event you want. We had so much fun choosing food and trying everything at the tasting. The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. The ivy wall, stone floors, fire tables, and garden make GM feel like an Italian garden nestled in the middle of big city. The roof on the Pergola side retracts so it's both and indoor and outdoor space, which made for a perfect scenario during a pandemic.
Our wedding went off without any issues as planned on our original date. Natalie was on site day of and everything was perfect. I could not have asked for a better day. Thank you to everyone at Galleria Marchetti who helped make our day the best ever!
Nandy B
5.0
10/09/2019
Galleria Marchetti's Pergola was the most perfect venue for my husband and I. We wanted a beautiful intimate wedding and we got that and more! Galleria's different packages allowed us to have a great cocktail hour and dinner service while sticking to our budget. They were very flexible when we needed it, checked-in every now and then, sent wedding planning suggestions and, answered all of our questions promptly. We worked with Natalie, who was there for us on the Wedding Day itself, and she did an outstanding job. Everything just went according to plan, people kept complimenting the food (the vegetarian option is a winner), loved the open bar... We had so many guests calling us days/weeks after the wedding, saying that that was the best wedding they've ever been to.
response 10/09/2019
Hi Nandy!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! The...
night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
Xoxo
Christina K
5.0
9/30/2019
We recently got married at Galleria Marchetti at La Pergola. The venue is beautiful and the people are amazing. Natalie was prompt in answering any questions. We live in Cali and she was able to schedule our tasting for the weekend which helped us out greatly! The weeks before the wedding, Emily finalized details and together they made the wedding go seamlessly. We even had a couple last minute cancellations and they were able to accommodate us as much as possible. The food is amazing and the chef helped us customize certain items to our liking during the tasting! Our guests mentioned how beautiful the wedding was. The entire staff were friendly and everything was put out at a timely manner. Some rentals came late, yet they were able to have everything set up on time. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and opened up the roof during dinner but even with the roof closed, the place itself is beautiful. We highly recommend everyone to checkout Galleria Marchetti. Thank you Galleria Marchetti for an unforgettable night!
response 10/09/2019
Hi Christina!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write th...
is lovely review! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying married life thus far!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!! We wish you the absolute best for a bright and happy future together!
Xoxo
Sara C
5.0
9/16/2019
Galleria Marchetti had everything we wanted in a reception venue. It was GORGEOUS, the food was delicious, and it was big enough for our large and rowdy group. We worked with Natalie who is the QUEEEEEEEN of weddings. She was super helpful and responsive. She would respond to emails at all hours of the day/night to make sure I had every thing I needed. She was there on the day of and made sure everything looked gorgeous. The tent is so beautiful, you don't need a lot of extra decor besides flowers. They provided all the tables, chairs, and linens. The staff was amazing day of, and dinner didn't drag on for too long. The outdoor garden was perfect for our reception. They fit over 300 people on the lawn, and it looked beautiful. I would recommend Galleria Marchetti to anyone wanting to get married in Chicago. It was perfect. THANK YOU NATALIE!!
response 10/09/2019
Hi Sara!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! You ...
were stunning!! The night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
Xoxo
Rachael F
5.0
9/02/2019
We were thrilled with our choice in the Galleria Marchetti and felt so at-home on our special day! Guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the food tasted - which are the two main reasons we chose the venue to begin with. We had a number of dietary needs to work with and are incredibly grateful for how accommodating they were in handling these and other special requests within our contract. We were able to customize things to exactly how we wanted them for our wedding celebration and in the end, wouldn't have done a single thing differently!
response 09/04/2019
Hi Rachael!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! Y...
ou were stunning!! The night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
xoxo
John K
5.0
8/19/2019
The Galleria Marchetti had several different options to choose from as to how to have our wedding and also had a backup in the event of unfavorable weather. Throughout the planning process Natalie and Lexi helped a ton in guiding us through options and was able to accommodate our needs/preferences.
response 08/29/2019
Hi John!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write this re...
view! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Patty L
5.0
7/30/2019
I got married at Galleria Marchetti just this past weekend and it was everything I could imagine and more. The team (especially Natalie - she is seriously so so awesome) are true professionals that were there for me every step of the way. I did not have a wedding coordinator to assist with my wedding planning, so I had the pleasure of dealing with them directly. Natalie was very responsive, detail oriented, and helpful from the very beginning. She also ended up being the person on site the day of my wedding and my cousins who were the ones who helped me set up also had great things to say about her.
The venue itself is gorgeous as well. We got married in the beautiful East Garden area with our reception in the Pavilion. The high ceilings and the chandeliers looked gorgeous in just the photos our guests took, so I can't wait to see how the photos our professional photographers took turn out. They also accommodated some last minute changes so graciously. The locaiton is also only 10 minute car ride from the heart of downtown Chicago. Please do yourself a favor and book this venue for your wedding today!
response 08/29/2019
Hi Patty!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write this r...
eview! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Vicki G
5.0
7/17/2019
Our wedding was a dream come true thanks to Galleria! Natalie and Lexi were so wonderful to work with and were one of the few vendors who promptly responded to all of my emails throughout our entire planning process, which kept my stress at ease. We were married at the end of June and were lucky to have spectacular weather on the day of. Our ceremony and cocktail reception took place in the outdoor space, which was gorgeous, and our reception was in the larger Pavilion area. The food was spectacular, and the staff was wonderful. Our guests also really enjoyed the fact that they could use the outdoor space to mingle and talk more during the night to take a break from dancing. I couldn't recommend Galleria enough!
response 08/29/2019
Hi Vicki!
Thank you for taking the time to review our venue, you are the absolute sweetes...
t!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! You were stunning!! The night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
xoxo
Hillary R
1.0
7/07/2019
We contracted with the GM a year before our daughter's wedding which included using the Pergola for the ceremony and then the dinner/party. They told us we had to have our ceremony start at 4:30.Several weeks before, at the tasting, when we asked what time we can come to take some pictures, they sprung on us that they had booked another event in the Pergola until 3pm. Our contract said we had access to set up at 2:30pm. They at first told us we read the contract wrong but it couldn't have been more clear. They then said they were going to rewrite their contract to make it clearer in the future. They offered suggestions such as we could set up on the sidewalk outside earlier, have our vendors come earlier and use side rooms, change our ceremony times (invitations went out). Never did they apologise and admit they made a mistake or even worse intentionally double booked the room, From that point on, we didn't trust them and it is disappointing to have that feeling going into the wedding. We ended up having to pay our vendor extra money to hire additional people to make sure the room was set up for the ceremony. When we got to the Pergola at 3:10, the prior party was still there in full swing. When my husband found the host to ask them to move their guests out, he told us, they were promised the room until 4. Really bad experience and can't recommend this venue.
response 10/22/2019
This review does not accurately reflect the facts. Our contract stipulates that clients ha...
ve two hours prior to the start of the event for set-up. This is our standard set-up time that we offer to all clients. Two hours is the maximum amount of time we can allow for set-up and still offer two time slots per day. If clients need more than two hours, we can certainly arrange for it, but there is an additional fee because we have to forego offering two time slots in that case. We try our best to convey this information to each and every client and potential client that visits Galleria Marchetti.
On Saturday, which is the day of the week that this wedding took place, the two time slots we offer for our Pergola space are 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm. This wedding was booked for 5pm to 11pm. All of our evening wedding receptions are six hours in length, unless special arrangements are made.
Due to the fact that there are only two hours available for set-up between the two time slots, ceremonies have to take place during the two hour set-up period, usually thirty minutes prior to the start of the reception, or the last half hour of set-up. If we were to start a ceremony a full two hours after the beginning of set-up, a ceremony for the evening time slot would start at 5pm rather than 4:30pm which would cause the reception to be cut to five and a half hours due to the fact that Pergola events must end no later than 11pm.
Starting wedding ceremonies an hour and a half into the set-up time has never been a problem because vendors can continue to set up the reception area while the ceremony and/or cocktail hour is taking place, thus extending their set-up time. So at a minimum, even if the reception is to take place in the same area as the ceremony, as it did for this event, the vendors still have the entire cocktail hour to set up the reception space while the event is having their cocktail hour in another area.
This wedding planned on doing the ceremony onsite, so the ceremony was scheduled for 4:30pm, thirty minutes prior to the official start of the reception. It is fair to say that it was perhaps confusing to this client that the ceremony was not counted as the official start time of the event. Our contract did not make this explicitly clear. We try our best to make this clear to each and every client in our in-person, telephone, and email communications. Perhaps we did not make this clear in the beginning with this particular client, or perhaps she did not understand or forgot it over the year-long period between initially visiting our site and actually having the event.
In either case, it is quite certain that she was informed of the possibility that there could be an event earlier in the day because this is information that is given to each and every client that tours our venue.
In addition, she was told that there would be an earlier event on the day of her wedding and thus her set-up time started at 3pm during her tasting, which occurred six weeks prior to the wedding, not two weeks as she stated in her review.
We also had a meeting with the client, her parents, and her planner four weeks before the wedding to discuss the issue of set-up time. Her father, who was quick to point out that he is an attorney, told us that contractually we had to allow them access to the space at 2:30pm because the contract stated that the set-up time was two hours prior to the start of the event. We explained to him that the two hours of set-up time is two hours prior to the reception, not the ceremony, and that it was impossible to grant access to the Pergola at 2:30pm because an event had the space until their end time of 3pm.
Apparently the issue was that the florist decorating the area for the ceremony said that they needed a full two hours prior to the ceremony and that if they only had one and a half hours prior to the ceremony they would have to charge the client more money. We offered to allow the florist to come in at 2:30pm and even way earlier if needed to use our large tented pavilion and indoor dining room as a staging area to do as much work as needed to prepare for the ceremony and reception.
Short of telling the other event they had to leave before their end time or paying her florist the extra money that was being demanded, we were willing to do many things to accommodate the need for more set-up time for the florist including using our 6,800 square foot tented pavilion and 3,000 square foot indoor dining room to stage the floral and decor items as early in the day as 8am. In fact, their florist arrived at our venue in the morning at 10am and spent all morning and afternoon setting up the floral and decor for the wedding. So they actually had way more than two hours to set up at our venue. The only thing we could not accommodate was granting access to the Pergola earlier than 3pm because another client was to be in the space until 3pm.
For reasonable clients, this should have been more than enough to make up for the misunderstanding regarding the fact that the official start time is the start time for the reception and not the ceremony as far as set-up time is concerned. We pride ourselves on being flexible and doing anything within reason to lower stress and address issues if they come up and to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. We would have been happy to allow them to start setting up in our Pergola space in the morning if we did not have an event booked until 3pm even though the contract stipulates just two hours of set-up time. And in fact we allowed them all day to use our unused spaces to stage their decor for the event and we were happy to do it.
But this client was never going to be satisfied with anything other than getting their way, even if what they wished for was not possible and in fact would ruin another client's event. The father of the bride was more interested in flexing his legal muscles as a lawyer and trying to bootstrap himself into getting access to the space while it was scheduled to be used for another event than in reaching a solution that didn't involve throwing the other party out early.
We admit that the misunderstanding about set-up time for weddings with ceremonies is at least partly our fault and we have taken steps to make it more clear for future clients. But in almost 20 years of this policy, this is the only event for which it became an issue. And we did everything within our power to make sure the client's vendors had as much set-up time as they needed.
One last thing regarding this wedding: After decades of being in the special events industry one would think one has seen everything. But no one at Galleria Marchetti had ever previously encountered anything close to what happened on the day of the wedding for which this review was written.
The father of the bride entered the Pergola at 2:30pm, thirty minutes before the daytime event was to end, and started telling guests of the other event to leave because he was entitled to the space. He then confronted the host of the daytime event, told the host that he was entitled to the space at 2:30pm, and then offered the host his business card and told the host to get in touch with him if he was interested in taking legal action against Galleria Marchetti.
Needless to say, we received a scathing response from the host of the daytime event for what transpired at the end of his event. He felt humiliated in front of all his guests because someone had come in and told all of the guests to leave. The host of the daytime event, mortified, asked us, "How could you allow someone to come into our event and treat our guests like that?" Naturally, we felt terrible. All we could say was that we were extremely sorry that it happened but that there was no way we could have foreseen such a thing happening because in decades of being in business we had never seen a client behave in such a despicable fashion.
In her review the bride states that the other event was still partying at 3:10pm and that they told her that they had the Pergola until 4pm. All of those statements are false. The ceremony was scheduled for 4:30pm, not 4pm, and the reception was scheduled for 5pm. We have surveillance cameras all throughout the venue, and at 2:30pm the surveillance footage shows the father of the bride going table by table telling guests of the daytime party to leave and then speaking to the host of the daytime party for an extended period of time. By 3pm, almost all of the guests of the daytime party are gone and Galleria Marchetti staff and vendors for the evening wedding are busy getting the space ready for the evening wedding.
Samantha S
5.0
7/01/2019
We had both our ceremony and reception in the pergola space last weekend and it was absolutely perfect! Natalie and Lexi were wonderful to work with and were very responsive to any questions I had throughout the entire process! We lucked out and had beautiful weather, so we were able to keep the roof open most of the evening, which looked stunning with the bistro lights we had hung from the ceiling. The food was incredible! We had such a great time at our tasting with our parents as well. We were cutting it pretty close to the capacity as it is a smaller space, but it turned out beautifully! If you're thinking about booking with them DO IT! I highly recommend the pergola space if you have less than 150 guests - you won't regret it!
response 08/29/2019
Hi Samantha!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! ...
You were stunning!! The night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
xoxo
Amy G
5.0
5/22/2019
We just got married here last Saturday and everything was WONDERFUL! Natalie is the best, and she really is on top of her game, from planning to emails to day of coordinating, she did an amazing job that made me stress free! The Pergola space is beautiful and all of my 80 guests had an amazing time, all telling me how much they LOVED the venue. I'm so happy I picked this venue and got to work with Natalie!
response 08/29/2019
Hi Amy!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write this rev...
iew! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Gina R
1.0
1/19/2019
Had an appointment for a tour today with the wedding coordinator and she was a no call, no show, no email. What a waste of time. Not reliable, don’t get your heart set on this place.
response 01/19/2019
HI Gina!
I cannot believe we missed each other, I was in the venue, and was just finishing...
another tour about 5 minutes before your tour was scheduled, was completely keeping an eye out for you, not sure how we missed each other. There were lots of vendors in and out, so maybe there was confusion, as it is an event day, but I was right inside looking for you. My sincerest apologies, I thought the weather may have made you not show, but I was there and waiting to meet you, would love to set-up a call and clear this up, as we were very much looking forward to learning more about your BIG day!!!
Sarah B
5.0
12/16/2018
My husband and I got married December 1st and Galleria Marchetti exceeded our expectations. Natalie and Kathryn were a dream to work with and made the entire planning process as easy as it can be. From allowing you to view the space for inspiration to walking you through a thorough tasting, they were extremely helpful and offered many ideas and solutions. Our big day went on without a hitch. We had close to 300 guests and not one plate was cold or misplaced and as we were greeting guests there were SO many clean plates!!! The staff was extremely accommodating and the chef even came in and checked in on us to make sure all of our needs were met. I would recommend Galleria Marchetti over and over and hope to have a reason to throw another party there soon! We couldn’t have imagined our most special day to be as incredible as it was thanks to everyone at Galleria Marchetti!!
They even made sure they were stocked with the ingredients for old fashioneds per my grandmothers request!
response 09/04/2019
Hi Sarah!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! You...
were stunning!! The night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
xoxo
Jennifer V
5.0
9/09/2018
I had my wedding at Galleria Marchetti in August, an it turned as beautifully as I could have imagined it. The courtyard where we had the ceremony and reception is perfect because it's sort of indoor and outdoor at the same time with a retractable roof. The decor is gorgeous, so you have less to worry about with decorations. I loved that they provide the food as well - which was amazing, and there were many menu options to choose from including vegan and gluten free options for some of our guests. Kathryn who was our coordinator day of was prompt with responses and really made sure everything went smoothly start to finish. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone getting married in Chicago, all our guests commented how lovely a setting it was and how unique it is for a venue downtown.
response 08/29/2019
Hi Jennifer!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write thi...
s review! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Colleen S
5.0
5/11/2018
Galleria Marchetti was the most magical place to have our wedding. The Pergula was beautiful for cocktail hour and the main tent space with the chandeliers were gorgeous at night. The staff were hard working and very accommodating and the food was amazing! It was my dream venue!
response 08/29/2019
Hi Colleen!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write this...
review! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Sarah P
5.0
1/05/2018
We had our November 2017 wedding here and I can't say enough wonderful things about this venue! The space itself is an absolute knockout. Every single guest commented on how unique and beautiful it was which was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want the same old blank ballroom and this place delivered. The space can absolutely transform into whatever you want with a little extra decor, but it's also beautiful on its own! in addition to it's beauty - this venue also has a stellar staff that can assist you with every question or customization to your hearts desire. Natalie was wonderful to work with and made the entire process seamless. We also got countless compliments from our guests on the food and service! I can't think of a single thing I would change about how they executed our wedding. It truly was a fairytale wedding thanks to Galleria!
Hannah M
5.0
10/10/2017
Galleria Marchetti was able to host my dream wedding on September 9th 2017. The venue is just a beautiful garden hiding in the middle of the city. The Tent is just beautiful and we loved the fire pits add on. We looked at many venues and when we walked into Galleria, I just knew it was too beautiful to pass up. Not only is Galleria the most stunning venue I have seen, they were just wonderful to work with! We worked with Natalie the entire time and she was just amazing. I was a crazy bride with lots of emails and she always was there to answer and help out! On the day of Galleria had everything running so smoothly. I always am worried at weddings that the food lags or is terrible, but not at Galleria. The food was delicious and everything moved seamlessly. My dad had also made a donut wall/ place card stand and Galleria was so nice to accommodate us with bringing it in early and picking it up later. Literally everything I asked for Natalie and Galleria was able to achieve. Not only am I biased on this venue, but we had so many guests come tell us how beautiful the venue was and how amazing our wedding was! I am sad its over but so happy that I had my fairy-tale wedding at Galleria!
Lisa B
5.0
9/13/2017
We had an amazing experience! My husband and I had a small budget, and they eagerly worked with us to cut our costs wherever possible!!! They helped us to have a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception that looked way more expensive than it was. The staff allowed us to do a business buffet instead of wedding plates meal, use mosaic tables rather than rent linens, and then even gave us extra space for the ceremony because no one had booked it for a different event on our day! They went above and beyond- absolutely stunning service!
Stacey D
5.0
6/21/2017
Everyone at the venue was wonderful! They worked with us to make sure we could have the wedding of our dreams!
response 09/04/2019
Hi Stacey!
We wanted to send along a sincere thank you for taking the time to write this ...
review! It was beyond our pleasure to be a part of this super special day!! Hope all is fabulous as newlyweds, and you are enjoying your summer!!! It was great working with you, and even more amazing to see everything come together!!! Thank you for choosing Galleria Marchetti!!
xoxo
Cece W
5.0
11/27/2016
We had our wedding reception and ceremony at Galleria Marchetti on November 6th. We could not have been more pleased and happy with the final product. They TIRELESSLY answered my questions leading up to the big day, they let me view the space with my planner, AND my parents, they really made me feel comfortable and like it was a two-way street for our wedding. The wedding day-of was beautiful. Effortlessly executed, not one issue with service,quality or bar. I don't know how they do it just the two of them because I imagine they are juggling events constantly but you feel like the only client! On our night, the weather was PERFECT and they were able to open up one side of the tent and use the fire pits. This is what stood out to us. We love being outside and many people were gathered around our fancy bonfire. Made everyone feel comfortable. I want to do it all over again every year and have Galleria Marchetti host! Another point that you won't think of during the planning is that AFTER the wedding they were flexible with pick-up and had everything neatly packed and organized for us the day after. I'm sad its over! I will recommend Galleria to everyone I know getting married so I can come back and enjoy as a guest someday!
Katie Q
5.0
10/31/2016
We recently had our wedding at Galleria Marchetti on September 23, 2016. From the moment I walked into the space, I instantly felt something magical. This was it, there was no doubt in my mind! A dream venue hidden away in the middle of Chicago, it brings the perfect amount of city vibe while also making you feel like you're in a secret garden far away. We looked at multiple other venues in Chicago but we never got that "feeling" we were searching for - until we visited Galleria. The climate controlled tent is a gorgeous space with beautiful drapery leading to a lush garden outside. As a designer, I adored the elegant simplicity, white space and garden vibe that matched my vision. I didn't think my garden inspired wedding was going to work in a bustling city until I entered this space.
They have their own in-house caterer (GREAT food and one less thing to worry about) and an appealing back up room if it rains, which a lot of other venues don't have! They also just upgraded the venue with new flooring, a canopy over the ivy wall area, and fire pits in the extended area on the back of the tent with a beautiful wood wall! We got married right after the upgrades were complete and our guests were in awe! The owner also just finished La Pergola, another venue option that's right next door and is equally stunning.
Overall, our experience was unreal. I can't express my full gratitude and appreciation for everything Galleria did for us. I worked with Natalie, and I can't say enough about her helpfulness, kindness and positive attitude through everything. She made wedding planning enjoyable and stress free, and it was so nice to work with someone extremely detail oriented and thoughtful - ensuring that everything was running smooth the entire time. Natalie went above and beyond for us, and its because of her that we had such an incredible experience. On the day of the wedding, everything was completely seamless, and I had no doubt that it would be. There were also many unexpected surprises from Galleria that made our wedding day so much more special!
Not only Natalie, but the entire staff at Galleria was so genuine, kind and accommodating. They really take care of the people who book their venue!
I highly recommend Galleria as a wedding venue, it's simply amazing.
Katy W
5.0
9/21/2016
We had our ceremony and reception in the Tented Pavilion and could not have loved it more. Natalie and Jordyn were so wonderful to work with. They were quick to respond to any question and helped make our day perfect. They were happy to recommend vendors to us and even gave me info on a rental after I saw it on their Instagram. The weather day of our wedding was a bit sketchy in the morning, so Natalie had the staff prepared to have everything inside. Lucky for us, the clouds parted and we were able to enjoy the gorgeous gardens. All the renovations that they've done are amazing and everything looks wonderful. The food was great, the drinks came fast and the staff was incredibly friendly. We could not have asked for a better experience at Galleria Marchetti.
Michelle G
5.0
9/13/2016
If you are looking for a scenic, classy and reasonable wedding in the city of Chicago, run to Galleria Marchetti! Our wedding was absolutely incredible! Natalie, our venue coordinator was a delight to work with and she hustled the entire night to make the wedding perfect. The food and staff at GM was excellent! We had our wedding in the new La Pergola space which has a retractable roof. It was open all night, but they closed it quickly for a few minutes when it drizzled, but quickly opened it back up. All of our guests say it was the best wedding and most unique venue they had been to!
Erin C
5.0
8/07/2016
I loved this venue from the first moment I saw it for our downtown Chicago wedding (ceremony and reception). We had roughly 200 people and it was a perfect spot. Natalie and Jordyn were responsive, accommodating, flexible, and just an all around pleasure to work with. We had some off and on rain the evening of our wedding and were unsure if we'd be able to have the ceremony outside. But they presented lots of options and in the end worked hard to get it in outside. Many guests mentioned how perfect and beautiful the setting was. I have absolutely no regrets about choosing Galleria Marchetti.
response 09/04/2019
Hi Erin!
You are the absolute sweetest!! It was beyond a pleasure working with you!! The ...
night was perfect! We are beyond grateful you chose Galleria Marchetti to celebrate your love!! We will pass along all of the kind words to our Chef, Banquet Captain, and Galleria Marchetti Dream Team =-)!! Congratulations!! We could not be more excited for you both!! Best of Wishes =-)!!
xoxo
5.0
2/08/2015
I loved everything about Galleria Marchetti. The tent was incredible, the floors were beautiful, the staff was friendly, and the food was delicious. The team was always responsive to all of my questions and they were a delight to work with. Literally, the most incredible place!
Heidi R
5.0
10/24/2014
We had a great experience with Galleria Marchetti! The venue itself is beautiful, the food was excellent, and the customer service was great. We would definitely recommend it!
Amy W
5.0
6/26/2014
We had our wedding at Galleria Marchetti and it was amazing! They were helpful and our guests commented on the awesomeness of the venue! We were really pleased!
Andrea M
5.0
6/18/2014
Honestly everything was perfect. Jessica was amazing and attentive. Everything was clear, no hidden fees. The staff was amazing and kind. Food was nice. Location is best!
Andrea W
5.0
11/22/2013
Galleria Marchetti was my wedding venue (married 11/3/2013). We visited 3 spaces and knew right away that Galleria Marchetti was our pick. It's a gorgeous space, which apparently they are renovating (I'm not sure how they will top this). The biggest selling point for me was that they take care of everything - food, tables, linens, etc. We planned our wedding in less than four months and Galleria Marchetti really made it a lot easier.
We worked with Jessica. She was A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. She's so professional and brought a level of calmness that we appreciated so much. Nothing threw her off. She was very responsive and poised - can't say enough about her.
For our wedding day, we had a sunny day and could see the fall colors (red bushes) through the tent. It really added to the decor. We were lucky that it was warm enough that we could do outdoor photos. The garden area is really pretty - perfect if you want an outdoor wedding.
The food? It was great. We had a Sunday brunch wedding, so it was all your favorite breakfast goodies - eggs, bacon, pancakes, omelet station, smoked salmon, pastries, etc. We also had 2 pastas, which were tasty. There were two carving stations, salads, and more that I'm sure I'm forgetting. Everything I ate was really good. We had a mix of carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, and picky children - not one complaint. There was something for everyone.
Some of our guests commented that this was the nicest wedding they had ever attended, so I highly recommend Galleria Marchetti.
Annie B
5.0
8/11/2013
Galleria Marchetti exceeded all expectations. The food, the service and the brilliant ambiance the tent created was like a dream come true. I was married on a 90+ degree day with heat index of 106. You would never know it being inside the tent (I was very worried it would be hot but it never was). They have powerful AC units. I highly, highly recommend this place to anyone who is tired of hotel banquet weddings. Galleria Marchetti was perfect for us because it was totally private (unlike a hotel) and was such a different kind of environment. A+!
kathryn s
5.0
7/29/2013
Galleria Marchetti went above and beyond for my wedding. Leading up to our big day, Natalie was always on top making sure everything we needed and wanted was taken care of.
Day of our wedding, I couldn't have asked for anything better. The venue was set up just the way I wanted. Natalie was great asking us if we needed anything, etc. and I couldn't have been happier. All of our guests were loving the dance floor, tent, garden, etc. No complaints at all to be had. I would recommend Galleria to anyone looking for an amazing, beautiful venue!
vicki l
5.0
7/10/2013
I cannot give enough praise to the staff at the Galleria,especially Jessica Lewiston. Planning a wedding from another state at times can be challenging. Jessica went beyond helping with meal selections,decorations etc. but offered advice and support. She became a trusted advisor,always professional but also supportive. She is excellent in her job and the Galleria is lucky to have her on their team.
The reception and ceremony were executed flawlessly. The food was excellent. Warm and delicious. They coordinated with the other vendors,Matt Lewis and the Union band, Violet Flowers and Jolie IMages plus MDM entertainment(lights)and everything was done as scheduled.
Thank you for helping to make my daughters wedding so beautiful and special. Vicki-Powell,Ohio
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