The Old Post Office

Restored, Historic Venue in Downtown Chicago

Holds ceremonies and receptions

Leah Stortz

SENIOR EVENT SALES MANAGER

Typically responds within 24h

The Old Post Office is a beautifully restored Chicago Landmark that has been transformed into a bustling commercial building by day, and a unique wedding venue by night. Sitting right above Ida B Wells Drive, this 1920’s Art-Deco building serves as the gateway to the city. Fall in love with the floor-to-ceiling marble in the Historic Lobby, complimented by gold leaf ceiling tiles, brass ornamentation, and original chandeliers. The lobby can seat up to 700 guests with a dance floor, and host up to 1,400 guests for a cocktail-style reception. To compliment the Historic Lobby, we have the Telegram Lounge, Library, and Vault on the second floor. The Telegram Lounge amplifies any reception with its wrap-around bar, Bocce lane, pool tables, and East-facing views of the Chicago River. The Vault serves as the perfect bridal suite addition. At the top of The Old Post Office, we have the Meadow and Penthouse. The Meadow is the perfect space to entertain your guests outside; the 3.5-acres of lush garden creates an oasis above the busy city. The partially-covered North Meadow features a built-in bar, heat lamps, and sleek furniture. This space can accommodate up to 250 guests for a one-of-a-kind cocktail reception. Steps away from the Meadow, with original brick, exposed ceilings, and modern fixtures, the Penthouse is the perfect loft-like backdrop for events. This dynamic duo creates a seamless indoor/outdoor event experience. The Penthouse can accommodate up to 300 guests for a cocktail reception, and 150 guests for a seated event with a nice dance floor.

7+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Historic Venue

Loft

Rooftop

Venue Service Offerings

Rentals & Equipment

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Meet the team

Leah Stortz
Senior Event Sales Manager
Leah has been in the event industry for over 5 years and has a passion for weddings! She is happy to assist with the details of your big day from floor plans to on-site coordination. Leah loves the vibe of the Telegram Lounge that includes sleek lounge furniture, games, and views of the Chicago River.
Alyssa Smith
Events Coordinator
Introducing Alyssa, the events coordinator at The Old Post Office known for her enthusiasm and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences. With a keen eye for detail and precision, Alyssa excels in transforming spaces into memorable event settings. Her favorite area within the historic building is The Vault, a unique and intimate venue that showcases the charm and character of the Old Post Office.
Taylor Matthews
Event Manager
Meet Taylor, an ardent aficionado of the event industry, who revels in the collaborative nature of event planning. She is driven by a profound appreciation for the intricate details that make each occasion extraordinary at TOPO. A fan of intimate gatherings, she appreciates the Penthouse’s loft-like and exposed brick detailing that allows this space to create endless transformations for any event. It pairs beautifully with the North Meadow for an effortless indoor-outdoor rooftop experience.

4.5

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8 reviews

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Bethany P

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1/13/2025

Getting married at The Old Post Office was an absolute dream. The history and gorgeous architecture of the building set the tone for the day, and our guests are still raving about ...

it. Leah and Taylor were extremely helpful and easy to work with in the year leading up to, through, and in the days following the wedding itself. We had a few issues following the wedding that were totally unrelated to The Old Post Office venue itself or staff, and Taylor and Leah pulled out all the stops to ensure everything resolved smoothly, impressing us with their professionalism and support.

Response from The Old Post Office on 01/13/2025

Bethany and Mike, thank you SO much for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you...

on your special day, and ensuring all was well post-event. We wish you all the best! Leah & Taylor

Abby M

10/10/2025

The Old Post Office was a STUNNING venue for our wedding! We had about 110 guests. We did everything onsite which made the day super easy and streamlined. I got ready with my weddi...

ng party in the Vault, which had gorgeous natural light for the hair/makeup team, and looked incredible for photos. We had our ceremony in the historic lobby, cocktail hour on the roof (North Meadow), reception in the historic lobby, and an afterparty in the Telegram Lounge. The Telegram Lounge was the rain plan for cocktail hour, and we loved the space so much that we added it on for the after party! It was so fun to have the games at the end of the night and to keep our wedding going without the lull of transporting everyone to a bar somewhere else. We took all our photos at TOPO which worked out perfectly - there were so many great locations for pictures and we didn't have the stress of traveling between locations. The team was fantastic from our first meeting up through the end of our night. Mia especially was so wonderful to work with and helped us with SO much. Security was great to have to direct guests from each location within the space. And everyone on TOPO’s team worked very well with our full vendor team. Our guests were so impressed with everything. We didn't really need to get any decor because the space is so beautiful on its own. The venue does charge commission (18% I believe) for certain vendors, which increased our costs by a significant amount. They do have a list of preferred vendors with a lower commission (11% I believe) and we did use some of their recommendations. But we have no regrets about having our wedding at The Old Post Office - it was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we wanted for our wedding venue. Highly recommend them!! (Also the roof and lobby were used for the first scene of The Dark Knight and this was a GREAT conversation tidbit with guests !)

Response from The Old Post Office on 10/17/2025

Thank you so much for your incredible review, Abby! We are thrilled to hear that you had s...

uch a wonderful experience. It means a lot to us that you and your guests enjoyed the full TOPO experience. Wishing you and your partner a lifetime of happiness, and thank you again for letting us be a part of such a meaningful moment in your lives. I'm honored to have been part of it! - Mia Romanelli

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Leanna B

2/05/2025

The Old Post Office was the perfect all-in-one wedding venue. Our ceremony and reception were in the Penthouse, the cocktail hour was at the Meadow, and we also used the Vault for...

the wedding party. The Penthouse had the casual, yet elegant, style that we were looking for, and the Meadow offered amazing views of Downtown Chicago. The cocktail hour would have been in the Telegram Lounge if it was raining, which is an amazing backup option. The venue has so many locations that we did all of our first look and family portraits on location, mainly in the Lobby and the Meadow. We are so glad that we chose the Old Post Office for our wedding!

Response from The Old Post Office on 02/05/2025

Leanna, it was truly such a pleasure to be apart of your special day. Thank you for your v...

ery kind words. You and Austin were the sweetest couple and the day was so very magical! Wishing you are the best! - Mia

Jillian K

10/03/2022

So disappointed in the customer service I received trying to work out an elopement at this location. For starters, it was extremely difficult to get ahold of anyone. They claimed t...

hat they do not provide elopement services, but there are many blog posts showing couples eloping here. They refused to answer any of my questions about even photographing here, even though it's advertised on the website that this is possible. It was very clear from their vague messages back, that they weren't going to give me any answers. So upsetting!

Response from The Old Post Office on 10/10/2022

Jillian- we are sorry to hear about your experience. I apologize that the space and date y...

ou had requested were not available, and our alternative options were not appealing. We are doing our best to be as repsonsive and helpful as possible in the midst of the busy season, and while working through some internal changes. I have sent over a few options as well as our pricing structure, we would be happy help however possible! Leah

Anna K

9/27/2022

I loved getting married at the Old Post Office! I always knew I wanted something with some history and the Old Post Office checked every box. The lobby with it's preserved history ...

and the second floor with it's more modern look. We got married in the pent house and I loved the exposed brick, ceiling and concrete floors. We had our cocktail hour on the rooftop and our guests marveled over the city views while still having nature elements. Our day of contact, Jenni, was very responsive and made sure everything went smoothly.

Response from The Old Post Office on 10/11/2022

Anna, We SO appreciate your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure working with you on yo...

ur special day. Your wedding was timeless and elegant, and we are so happy you and your guests had a wonderful experience! Jenni

Nancy S

7/18/2022

We used the OPO as our wedding venue. The space was beautiful and all of our guests were wowed. The Grand Hall is an absolute dream. The rooftop was perfect for cocktail hour. Secu...

rity was friendly and helpful. Parking was a little tough because they were going through construction, but we were able to send out detailed information to our wedding guests in advance to their arrival. Jamie is a pleasure to work with. She is super knowledgable and flexible and helps out wherever she can.

Response from The Old Post Office on 10/18/2022

Hi Nancy- thank you SO much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you ...

and celebrating your special day! Wishing you all the best.

Allison L

10/02/2021

We had a wonderful experience hosting our wedding with Jamie & Leah at the Old Post Office. We found them through the Knot, and from day one they were responsive and professional. ...

They took us on an extra tour of the space when my soon-to-be in-laws were in town and helped us coordinate with our vendors. But the reason they get 5 stars is their COVID flexibility. Two weeks before our wedding, Chicago re-instated its mask mandate, which would've meant our guests were required to wear masks on the dance floor in the historic lobby. Rather than let that happen, Leah worked with our wedding planner (Jaci at Clementine Events) and we moved our dance floor to the basketball court on the roof. It was, by far, the most magical part of our wedding--dancing out under the moon with the lights of the city all around us and the tip of the Sears Tower looking down on us. I will remember it for years and years to come.

Response from The Old Post Office on 10/06/2021

Allison- Thank you SO much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you on your ...

special day. Your outdoor dance floor setup was amazing, and I'm glad we were able create a memorable, and safe, event for your guests! Leah

Erin M

6/11/2021

We absolutely loved our experience with The Old Post Office. Leah and Jamie were incredibly accommodating as we moved our wedding from August 2020 to May 2021 and even as we neared...

the May date, they allowed us to remain flexible on which space we were using: outside vs. inside based on changing COVID restrictions. On top of this, the space is amazing. We had our ceremony in the lobby, bridal/wedding party suite in the vault, cocktail hour/dinner/dancing in the telegram lounge and dessert/coffee in the library. The lobby was so impressive and perfect for our photo shoot with the wedding party and family. Perhaps our favorite part of the telegram lounge is the bocce court off to the side (guests were on it all night long), but the spectacular bar is certainly up there too. We left the pool and ping pong tables closed but you could open those for additional entertainment. Overall, we had a great planning experience and memorable night and waiting a few extra months to be able to use the space to its potential was well worth it.

Response from The Old Post Office on 06/14/2021

Erin- thank you SO much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and (final...

ly) celebrating your big day! We wish you all the best.

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433 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL

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