Greenhouse Loft

r and offered a quieter area to rest during the reception. The outdoor area also offered a great backdrop for photos. We also loved the inclusion of the Photo Booth. Spencer and Callie were very helpful - not only on the day of, but in the time leading up to the wedding. Ryan, The DJ provided, was fantastic. We have had multiple guests comment on how much they like the music. He really brought great vibes to our reception. Highly recommend this venue, we had a great time!

We originally planned to have our ceremony outside on the terrace, but ended up having an indoor ceremony on account of rain. The lighting was perfect and felt so bright and airy, and the staff made sure our transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner ran smoothly. We are so happy that we had our wedding at GHL!

ows and an outdoor courtyard seemed idyllic. But seeing it all actually pan out the day of the wedding with all of the details in place was even more magical than we could have imagined. The space is unbeatable and a perfect place to host a wedding. Starting with the team – our experience with Greenhouse Loft management and staff was excellent. Spencer and Callie were both incredibly communicative and prompt in their responses. They were highly professional and most importantly, extremely flexible with all of our requests up until the very last minute! (Make sure to ask them about their recommendations for other vendors, as they recommended some gems who know their venue and staff well!) We utilized their DJ services (which is already included in the venue cost), and were thrilled with the results. Our DJ, Duke, was outstanding and understood our vision perfectly. He worked closely with all of my song requests and helped facilitate several surprise dances with perfect execution. Honestly could not have asked for a better DJ and MC even if I had searched extensively for myself. Having this all included in the venue package made things so much easier. A couple notes about the day of: Our ceremony and cocktail hour both took place outdoors in the courtyard, which was spectacular. I highly recommend taking advantage of this space if the weather cooperates. Also, the photobooth they provide was a huge hit, and the projector/graphic designer was a perfect touch that added a lot to the day. It was truly a unique and magical experience having our wedding here. We could not provide higher praise.

e are many different spaces with unique vibes, lots of great natural light, and stunning architecture even before any decorations. Spencer and Callie were AMAZING to work with - so kind, responsive, and extremely helpful. We opted to use the included DJ from Style Matters, and Emilio was perfectly matched with us; similar music taste and vibes, he kept the dance floor rocking all night! Digital graphics were also included and were so tailored to our tastes and requests, and in such a short turnaround time! Brian is such a pro and created multiple beautiful images from our somewhat vague list of ideas. He's a mind reader and truly an artist. GHL is an amazing venue everything working there is just the very best; we wish we could get married there all over again!

nd Callie were incredibly responsive and helpful. We booked our venue over a year out from the wedding, and Spencer was responsive and in touch any time we needed him, whether it was to schedule another walk through, answer questions about the space, or anything else that came up along the way. Then, on the day the day of, the team was there every step of the way to ensure everything in the space was working and ready to go. Not only did we love working with Spencer and his team, but our vendors also loved working there as well! Our catering, photographer, florist, and wedding planners all had amazing things to say about working at Greenhouse Loft. It was also amazing that the space included the photo booth, optional DJ services (we we used and LOVED), an open catering/bar services list, a separate space for cocktail hour, and digital graphic designs for projections. Greenhouse is a hidden Chicago gem, and amazing place to a wedding!

excellent staff at Greenhouse Loft. Spencer, Vicki, Kali, our event liaison, and everyone else we worked with while planning our special day here was helpful and friendly and answered any questions we had. We knew quickly that we had chosen the best venue for us. They are a well-oiled machine over there. The space itself is very open and customizable, allowing for a lot of different wedding styles to be accommodated. I loved how the big windows allow so much natural light to pour into the space. It gives the ceremony an airy, rooftop-like quality, even while indoors on a cloudy day in March. Add just about any decorative elements you like and they will catch the light beautifully. I also liked that there is the gallery/lounge area off to the side. So guests have a place to go if they need a break from the sound of the dancefloor. We found the amenities that are included with the venue booking extremely convenient. The fact that tables & chairs, some parking spaces, graphic design for projectors, a photobooth (which our little nephews loved), a security guard, and a DJ were included, saved us so much extra time and work. Shout out to our DJ Duke! He did an amazing job as well, keeping the vibes going all night. If you are a couple who would like to cut down on the amount of vendors and extras that you'll need to coordinate with, Greenhouse Loft is a solid choice. We also felt great hosting our wedding in a venue where sustainability and waste-mitigation are prioritized. It can be hard finding eco-friendly options for weddings on a budget. But Greenhouse Loft made it a lot easier for us. They say that booking your venue is the most important choice you'll make about your wedding (besides who you're marrying of course). We have absolutely no regrets about booking Greenhouse Loft. It was the perfect spot to create wedding memories we will cherish always.

d everything to help us and make it work. Spencer is so incredible at responding to emails, most of the time within the hour. He had an answer to all of our questions with such a positive vibe. The day of the wedding the staff was incredibly helpful and on top of everything. My family assumed they would have to help break something down, but in their own words, they turned around, and everything was done. We couldn't have asked for a more stellar team to make our day special, we will be singing their praises for the rest of our lives!

rom the initial viewing to the wedding day! His team was flexible and allowed our family members to view the venue on our behalf as we were planning our wedding from out of town. All of the vendors we used were familiar with the venue and had expressed their fondness for the professionalism of staff and the ease of use of the space. Our guests were impressed by the uniqueness of the space and the offerings it provided for different parts of the wedding. We were fortunate to have a gorgeous October day and had the ceremony in the outside green space/garden which provided an outstanding background for the ceremony. The photo booth added an extra special touch and gave us mementos to look back on from the big day! We also had an incredible DJ (Major Taylor) that entertained and impressed us and our guests throughout the night! We highly recommend Greenhouse Loft to anyone looking to get married in a truly unique and wonderful setting in Chicago!

e, to the greenery-filled outdoor garden space, this venue was perfect for our fall wedding! We knew we would likely be enjoying the inside space more predominantly than the outside given the questionable Chicago November weather, but the outdoor space was still much appreciated by our guests who wanted a moment to cool off after breaking it down on the dance floor. We even got some fun night photos as the bride and groom as our photographer was heading out! Spencer was the most amazing venue owner we could have hoped to work with, and was incredibly responsive and flexible throughout the whole process. Like super super responsive. I don’t think we ever waited more than a day for an email response from him and gave off this air that as long as a request was reasonable, the sky was the limit for our special day! From our first tour we knew this was the space for us, but every day after just reaffirmed our choice. Almost all of our vendors that we selected ended up having nothing but amazing things to say about the venue and Spencer, and them all knowing eachother definitely made things easier. We had the most incredible venue coordinator on our day, who worked so well with our day-of coordinator and other vendors we felt super comfortable that the whole team could handle any curve ball thrown their way. The space was the perfect size for the seating chart we were hoping for, and the attention to detail was so appreciated (like making the parent's table was perfectly perpendicular to the sweetheart table). We could not recommend this venue or Spencer more!

space remains a beautiful canvas on which to paint your wedding. It's "industrial" enough if that's your vibe, but it was easily flexible enough to accommodate our more "rustic" theme. We can't have been the easiest couple they've ever worked with—I had annoyingly specific notes for the graphic designer, and our reception included a karaoke hour!—but the team somehow made everything happen for us. (Special mention goes to Niko, Brian, and Lisa here.) Not only that, the space is just neat; we were really grateful for the cool of the Sky Garden at night after an hour of frantic dancing. Plus, not having to find a DJ made our planning process that much easier, and Max (one of many choices) kept us moving and really got our feel. Greenhouse Loft was the first vendor we picked, even before our planner, and we're so glad we were able to work with them.

edible. We had the absolute best day thanks to their hard work, constant communication with us for over a year, and expertise. They definitely know what they are doing and our day went perfectly (without a wedding planner or coordinator) thanks to their help. Your vendors will make or break your day and these guys helped ours goes soo smoothly!

interested in (a very good sign). So, we essentially planned our day on what they had available. When we began looking into vendors, many asked where we were having the wedding and we said "Greenhouse Loft". Believe me when I say EVERY vendor we told their reaction was, "oh, excellent choice!" The communication was great with Spencer and Callie, making the planning process very smooth. It's such a simple, yet beautiful space. We didn't have too much decor, but that was intentional because the space does the work for you. There's so much flexibility in what you can do at GHL. Plus, there's parking!!!! We HIGHLY recommend Greenhouse Loft!!

our guests were raving about how cool the venue was. The sustainability piece was so important to us so we loved finding a conscientious venue that aligns with our values. Forever recommend (and now desperate for someone to invite us to a GHL wedding! :) )

excited about) was a HUGE hit, Spencer was really easy to work and communicate with, and the space? GORGEOUS. It felt like we barely had to do anything to the space itself because it was already so beautiful. We loved being able to have a simple, clean aesthetic with flower accents and to be able to choose if our cocktail hour was inside or outside based on the day's weather. It really helped with my stress level knowing there was a built in rain plan that didn't sacrifice anything! I would definitely recommend Greenhouse Loft. It feels like an absolute steal for everything you get!

does the little things to show that it's upfront and make you feel that they're really on your side: while other places would charge extra for the photo booth or candle service, for example, those are just included. The open vendor list let us bring in one of our favorite restaurants to cater, and the BYOB liquor option saved us thousands of dollars. Spencer always responded to questions promptly. Callie was welcoming and organized, offering thoughtful guidance about how best to use the time and space we had. We were paired with DJ Major Taylor who might just be the world's best DJ! We had 153 guests and that seemed to be about the ideal number.

tion flowed very seamlessly. We worked with Spencer and Callie, and they were helpful and communicative. The venue was affordably priced (especially for an off-season wedding on a Sunday) and had some wonderful included amenities - photobooth, candle treatment, graphic design support, beautiful tables and chairs, allowed us to bring in our own vendors. We also loved their focus on sustainability! A DJ from Style Matters was also included in the price, which was a huge perk for us. We worked with Duke Shin and the vibes were immaculate!

rovided details and plans that made it easy for us to DIY portions of our event, and we loved all of the flexibility their policies allowed. We were able to save some costs by BYOB'ing our own alcohol from Garfields, and choose our own caterers to bring in. We loved working with the designer, Brian on special graphics to personalize the scene. And of course have to give a shout out to Style Matters DJ Duke. Our dance floor was incredibly lit and everyone remarked how good the music was. SO many bonuses of the overall space: location, indoor/outdoor options, natural light, included parking, tons of beautiful locations for photos...I could go on. But if you're wondering if this space is too good to be true...it's not! It is very, very real. We love Greenhouse Loft and I only hope someone in our network gets married here again soon so we can go back and experience it as a guest :)

r vibes into mind. There was 2 employees there as Venue Coordinators. They helped transform the space after the ceremony. They also helped time us down the Aisle. Spencer is the owner, and he made the process so much easier on us. He answered all our Q’s and was kind and patient with us! Callie met with us at the pre wedding meetings, I clearly had no clue what I was doing, and she was there to help me get my sh** together. She put up with my not knowing ANYTHING, and patiently answered all of my q’s! She also knew and understood my vision, and looked out for me when a vendor offered to leave up some string lights for the weekend. She knew that was something I really wanted but couldn’t pull off. I am so THANKFUL to her for looking out for us, it made the vibes perfect! Brian was the graphic designer, and he helped take our vibes and made us projection welcome signs, and made the cute photo strips! Our day of Coordinators put up with my craziness. They did everything perfectly, and I did not have to worry about anything. This space was a blank canvas, easy to transform to any vibe. There was also a gallery for cocktail hour so that we were able to take our pictures in the space in peace. Another thing that was great about this venue, was it included a DJ. We had Jonathan. He really understood our vibe, and was perfect for the day. There was a photo booth there as well. This was include with the venue as well. There were color and black & white photo strips, all included. They also sent us digital copies after. I feel bad that I don’t remember the names of the staff who was there the day of, but I am also so thankful that they did not need to ask my a bunch of questions. They just did everything perfectly, and took control of what they needed to, without involving me in every little thing. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t have been able to be so present at the event!

uests gave us lots of compliments on the space, the photo booth and the dj (DJ Duke from style matters) after the wedding. The lighting was fantastic and I would recommend greenhouse to anyone.

f is amazing. If we had questions they were always available and had a bunch of ideas on how to make our event just right. Not to mention, they were super easy to work with. Also, we loved that they eco-conscious and worked with our cater to ensure that both their and our requirements were met. Would highly recommend to anyone hosting an event!

,000 total. Check their website/knot for what it all entails but here are some highlights: tables/chairs set up tear down, open catering list, DJ included, photo booth, 3 separate areas for reception (main hall, gallery, and outside in the sky garden), 30 parking spots included, day of coordinator for vendors, and a graphic designed to help with projections (used their projectors and didn’t need to print anything out!! was able to have seating chart, bar list, and pictures playing all evening!) We would highly recommend GHL and had such a pleasure working with Spencer and Callie!

requests we had. The space speaks for itself and is absolutely beautiful. We did both our ceremony and cocktail hour outside. Leading up to the wedding, I was worried about the highway/metra noise; however, we didn’t hear it at all on our wedding day! Our guests are still raving about the venue and how beautiful everything turned out.

ncluded, spacious bridal suite, indoor/outdoor accessibility, environmentally-conscious space), the venue met all our needs. We are grateful that they continued to work with us over the pandemic, after first having our date postponed in 2020 to finally celebrating July 2022. Would absolutely recommend.

getting ready space. Spencer and the GHL team were so helpful and responsive to everything we needed and envisioned. We had a blast with the photo booth and it was nice that the DJ was included. Bonus that they are environmentally friendly!

along with them (catering requirements, alcohol requirements, strict time limits, lack of parking, hidden fees....) we were so happy to finally find Greenhouse Loft and reserved our wedding date there on the spot. Spencer was very easy to get ahold of through the planning process with any questions that we had, and he worked with us through the city's vaccine mandate coming and going. Highly recommend this venue or any others under this management. You won't regret it.

bright! I was trying to book environmentally-friendly services as well, so the fact that GHL is in the Green Wedding Alliance was a great added bonus! The pricing is excellent. You get a ton included, like DJ services, photo booth, chair and table rentals, graphic design services, etc. On top of that, our event was off-season, so we really got a deal. Communication with GHL was amazing as well. Spencer was super responsive and helpful in all of our emails to get everything set up. He suggested other vendors to use as well, which made my planning even easier. My day-of liaisons, Callie and Cydnei, were so attentive and helpful! They literally made our day awesome. We had a guest take a spill & hurt her arm, and they helped her by getting materials to make a splint so she could still enjoy the wedding! My mother, who is notoriously hard to impress, had nothing but the highest praise for Callie & Cydnei! She said you were her favorite vendors of the evening. And the DJ services provided from Style Matters? Fucking AWESOME. I couldn't ask for a better vibe to the evening. John kept the dance floor going the entire evening. Banger after banger - he understood the assignment completely and really made our reception something special. If you are a bride or groom looking into Greenhouse Loft for your wedding, I HIGHLY suggest you take a tour and book with them! Our wedding was the best day of my life, and GHL was a major part of that. From start to finish, I was impressed. Thanks again to the team - you guys rock!!!

the most friendly and accommodating person and helped to make our day easy and stress free. This event space is ideal if you have a wide range of guests that will enjoy dancing, lounging near the bar, connecting with friends and family outside or taking a million photos in the Photo Booth. Greenhouse Loft was the dreamscape to our dreamy day.

ide for the reception. Gorgeous space that does not need many decorations. Would definitely recommend!

EVERYONE.

dated, and still making sure it would be an enjoyable experience for all. The features that are included in the venue price made our ceremony and reception cohesive and unique (and a complete steal!). With Lindsay as our day-of coordinator there was minimal stress once we got to the venue before the ceremony, and there was nothing for us to worry about once it started.

rthday party there. Due to Covid, we had to approach this very differently. All our friends had to join us virtually to keep a safe and fun environment. Thanks to Spencer everything went above and beyond my expectations. For a night with a guest list of two people, it still felt like a big celebration and very safe. Thanks to Greenhouse Loft’s state-of-the-art AV setup, I was able to patch in our friends and family via Zoom on Greenhouse Loft’s video wall. We booked our wedding DJ for the night and it sounded amazing through the Void sound system. The flowers, table design, and food all looked amazing in the space. The clean modern environment is bright, warm, and timeless. I can’t praise Spencer and his crew at Greenhouse Loft enough. One of the best looking and professional venues in the city.

rience every single time. They make it so simple to come in and tour the space and get all of your questions answered, though much of their information on date availability, rental pricing & information etc. is already on their website. Very streamlined and organized! The space itself is STUNNING with versatile options on how to best utilize the spaces for your day. And the rental comes with the inclusion of an awesome Style Matters DJ and Photo Booth?! This hardly scratches the surface of what this space has to offer, so I really just recommend you check it out for yourself! If you're looking for a space with modern, industrial, romantic, garden & intimate vibes and TONS of inclusions, this is the venue for you!

ch light! The new tables, bar, and photo booth are wonderful upgrades. We are so pleased that we chose them as our venue.

what we asked for and they worked really well with all the vendors, specifically our caterer, Big Delicious Planet. Ownership of GHL changed midway through the planning process/after we booked - the new owner did a ton of upgrades to the space (new DJ booth, sound system, bridal suite and photo booth) - we got all these perks for free, which was amazing. They also let us come early on the day of to take some of the wedding party and family photos- we had planned to take these outside but it was too cold and they were super flexible/accommodating with us. My only 2 issues were - first, our point person from the venue was really kind, but ended up having emergency dental surgery 2 weeks before our date. While this was obviously unplanned no one from the venue reached out to let us know so I just stopped getting responses from her in the 2 weeks before the date. I would just recommend they have a back up plan for these situations to at least let people know. And second, on the night of there was an issue with the GHL microphone. My mom made a speech and my husband sang a song with the mariachi band and the mic kept dropping in and out, which was pretty distracting/took away from the speech/song. The DJ approached us, apologizing profusely, and let us know the venue had not let him use his own mic. After the issue the DJ replaced the mic with his own and everything was fine the rest of the night. But no one from GHL approached us about it or ever apologized for the issue. Definitely recommend using the DJs equipment instead of GHL.

ge, which I would definitely recommend. It was such a great time and our guests loved it!! It was a fun activity for our guests to do when they wanted a break from the party. And we got a copy of all of the photos for our own memories!

ed our walk-through and was present night-of. She was responsive, pleasant, professional, and we cannot praise her enough for making the evening go so smoothly. Highly recommend!

ting dinner from dancing. We had 140 in this space and it felt just right. We were the first wedding with the new ownership and in that, we lucked out. Spencer is so accessible and accommodating. He's an expert with no airs about him. He's making great changes like more options for caterers, parking, and furniture. He helped us with drop off, ceremony coordination, and let us lay out the space how we saw fit. We're thrilled with Greenhouse Loft. I would love to go back there as a guest :)

ce on our tour of the venue. The first thing we said to each other as we left was how we both had gotten butterflies as we took in all the gorgeous natural light, tall open ceilings, and the beautiful (included) courtyard. Working with Meghan and Emily was excellent as well. Meghan was lightning fast to return our emails with any questions we had about their extra packages (the candles are a MUST) and about their curated vendor lists. On our wedding day, we were not disappointed as everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Though we thankfully did not end up having to use it, we had a full Rain Plan for the cocktail hour in place and know that their gallery would've worked just as beautifully as a cocktail hour space had we needed it. Every moment from the sunlit ceremony to the sunset during dinner and toasts was perfectly captured and savored thanks to the glass walls making up two sides of the venue. The tables and chairs were all provided by the venue and their candles added such wonderful ambiance for the dancing and mingling after dinner. We couldn't have asked for a better venue to get married in!

e to our ideas. We were fine with the drop off time for our decor, even though it would be a little tight for us. We had our ceremony inside & the cocktail hour in the art gallery as it was snowing outside. All of this was beautiful. It was incredibly affordable for Chicago & their list of approved vendors were all people we were considering working with anyway. We also appreciated how they are a green space as so much of the wedding industry can feel wasteful. However. Our friend made & set up our photobooth for us in the welcome space of the venue. Emily knew & approved all of this beforehand, including the dimensions of said booth. We were told all of our items would be kept until the Monday after our wedding so we could pick them up then. We were happy with this as we would be exhausted from having just gotten married. However, as we, the bride and groom, were leaving at the end of the night, Emily from GHL came up to us to let us know we would have to take our photobooth with us. We didn't know what to do as it was A.) midnight B.) we were in our formal clothes C.) hadn't driven to the venue ourselves, and D.) had nowhere to store the booth until Monday as originally planned. It ended up being an argument that didn't need to happen as Emily finally relented as let us store the photobooth in the loading dock of the venue for one night. We still had to disassemble the photobooth (still wearing our wedding clothes) with some of our groomsmen & then my husband had to go to the venue the next afternoon to load everything up into a rented van. Honestly, this would have been fine if we were told beforehand, but we were not & for Emily to approach us at the end of the night seemed very unprofessional. This was very disappointing because everything else up until that point had been amazing & we would have rated GHL 5 stars.

mate photo booth. We have a TON of fantastic photos, and our guests LOVED that they could take home pictures. Additionally, on my wedding day my grandmother fell outside and we had to call an ambulance….the very next day I received a call from Meghan at Greenhouse Loft asking how my grandmother was doing. It was amazing costumer service. One word of caution…do not pick Feast & Imbibe as your caterer if they are still an approved caterer for Greenhouse Loft. F&I was a hot mess on our wedding day. We were grateful that the team at Greenhouse Loft helped to keep the evening organized and listened to our catering concerns after our wedding day. We are so glad we went with Greenhouse Loft. What a great experience!

a venue, and we immediately decided to book after the initial walkthrough. The space is modern, urban, open and airy. The glass walls surrounding the venue allow in tons of natural light, and look out directly into the beautiful courtyard that we used for our cocktail hour. This venue is also Platinum LEED Certified, and we so appreciated their commitment to sustainability, both in how they operate (composting, recycling, etc.) and the vendors they recommended. The entire team we worked with was incredibly accommodating. We have odd work schedules, so they allowed our final walkthrough to be done early. All chairs and tables were included, and they also provided easels for our signage at no additional cost. We were able to drop off our stuff prior to the wedding a day early, which was incredibly helpful! Rain was in the forecast for our big day, and they were great about putting together a full Plan B (which we fortunately did not need, but appreciated that it was in place)! When booking, definitely add on the candle package...the candles provided an incredible glow in the room that added to the beauty of the space. We received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing the space is and how perfect it was for the entire wedding. The team worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, and if there were any issues, we and our guests had no idea! We're so happy we chose this venue, and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a great venue in the city!

ndoor outdoor space is incredible and such an amazing thing to have in Chicago. Everything was made SO easy and the wedding extememly beautiful. The only negative is that the metra train runs right behind the venue, so you can expect a slight pause in your ceremony (if it's outside) for about 10 seconds as it passes. To me - that's Chicago!

ced, and they do not needlessly upcharge you for having the ceremony on site. The team there is wonderful and so hands on. Not only were they amazing and patient about answering my endless e-mails and questions in the year leading up to the wedding, but they were so attentive day of. I do not have enough kind words to express how lovely Greenhouse Loft is or how professional and attentive their team is. Get married at Greenhouse Loft!!!!!

ion come true. They are very professional and always worked with me to find the best option! They are an extremely popular venue so I would recommend booking well in advance, but I promise that it is worth it! I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about GHL and my guests would agree. They all thought it was a magical and unique space. Bonus: you won't be making a huge impact on the environment, something the Groom and I are passionate about. Other venues should use GHL as an example of that. 10/10 would recommend!

oth. However we did not end up purchasing use of the photo booth and still were thrilled with our selection. I actually appreciated that Greenhouse loft required you to choose certain vendors from a pre-approved list. It narrowed my options to a manageable level and ensured that the vendors were familiar with the venue and worked well with the Greenhouse Loft staff. The staff was extremely accommodating: managing set up, creating a timeline, cueing the procession, and even handling my last minute requests and changes. Plus it felt really good to partner with a vendor that is part of the Green Wedding Alliance. Thank you Katie and Meghan!!