Chicagoland Wedding & Mitzvah Venue Guide

Forbes Five-Star service in Water Tower Place. Grand Ballroom with 18-foot ceilings, plus the dramatic 12th-floor Greenhouse for ceremonies under glass.

Five-star Forbes-rated service. The Grand Ballroom features 17-foot ceilings, custom chandeliers, and a private pre-function gallery.

Boutique luxury just off Michigan Avenue. Astor Ballroom with crystal chandeliers and a marble-floored gallery for cocktail hour.

Refined ballroom weddings with skyline-view suites for getting ready.

Three modern ballrooms with 22-foot floor-to-ceiling skyline windows and an outdoor plaza along the Chicago River.

Iconic Gold Coast hotel at Lake Shore Drive and Michigan Avenue. Gold Coast Room is one of the city's most elegant ballrooms.

Two Art Deco ballrooms with Swarovski details, plus a 3,000 sq ft terrace overlooking the city.

Gothic-revival landmark on Michigan Avenue. Madison Room ballroom and rooftop with Millennium Park views.

Skyline ballroom on the top floor with exposed brick and a flexible floorplan.

Greek revival architecture with a chapel ceremony space and grand ballroom.

Northbrook and Winnetka Ballrooms for large extravagant celebrations, plus the Greenery for intimate parties under 100.

Massive grand ballroom with an adjacent Garden Terrace for cocktail hour and on-site rooms for out-of-town guests.

The North Shore's largest hotel ballroom at 15,000 sq ft. cRc-certified kosher kitchen on-site, 412 guest rooms for out-of-town families, and a full resort feel for large-scale mitzvahs.

Dramatic rooftop Monaco Ballroom with sweeping views and a cRc-supervised kosher kitchen. A go-to for North Shore mitzvah families who want a hotel celebration with full kosher service.

Remodeled in 2024 and now operated as a Catering by Michaels event venue (the golf club has closed). A beautiful, reimagined North Shore space popular for mitzvah families across the area.

Elegant, historic North Shore venue with a long tradition of hosting mitzvahs. A beloved community institution that brings a warm, personal feel to any celebration.

Long-standing North Shore country club with a beautiful clubhouse and ballroom.

Classic country club just south of the North Shore with a strong mitzvah tradition.

Longtime favorite for North Shore mitzvah families. Lakefront grounds, grand ballroom, and a clubhouse built for big celebrations.

Established North Shore club with a beautifully renovated clubhouse and a popular mitzvah-friendly ballroom.

Convenient North Shore hotel option with a large grand ballroom, breakout spaces, and on-site rooms for out-of-town families.

Full-service resort at the heart of the North Shore mitzvah corridor. Multiple ballrooms, on-site Marriott rooms for out-of-town guests, and flexible kosher catering arrangements make it a top pick for large North Shore celebrations.

A cherished North Shore institution since 1921. Elegant ballroom and event spaces that have hosted generations of mitzvah families, with a warm community feel that sets it apart from hotel venues.

Intimate North Shore club with a classic clubhouse ballroom and beautifully landscaped grounds. A quieter alternative to the large hotel ballrooms, popular with Deerfield and Highland Park families seeking a more personal setting.

Georgian-style 1847 mansion on four acres with eight dining rooms. Pradel Garden ceremonies and a 7,000 sq ft pavilion with chandeliers.

Luxury hotel with a contemporary ballroom and Riverwalk views. On-site rooms for the wedding party and out-of-town guests.

Charming historic settlement with multiple ceremony backdrops and a unique sense of place.

Gardens, meadows, and tree-lined paths with indoor reception spaces.

Formal gardens and a historic mansion estate with multiple ceremony spots.

Full-service resort with a ballroom and golf course ceremony backdrops.

Traditional banquet hall with multiple private reception rooms.

Restored 1857 country mansion on the Forest Preserve. Wraparound porches, garden ceremonies, and a library-meets-ballroom feel.

Tudor-revival estate on 90 wooded acres. Ceremonies on the south lawn and receptions inside the historic mansion.

Large-scale banquet venue with seven event spaces, a domed crystal ballroom, and a dedicated wedding planning team.