The Chicest Loft Wedding Venues Chicago Has to Offer

Loft wedding venues in Chicago have been quite popular lately because they provide couples with a blank canvas that can be decorated in almost any style. Not only are they filled with charming details, such as exposed brick walls, hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, these Chicago wedding venues offer up some spectacular views of the Windy City’s skyline. So, if you’re planning a wedding in Chicago and are on the hunt for the perfect setting to exchange “I dos”, these loft wedding venues in Chicago were meant for you.

Here are the hippest loft wedding venues in Chicago that are totally made for your big day.

Salvage One

Salvage One is a 60,000-square foot industrial wedding venue in Chicago that creates an eclectic aesthetic for any type of wedding. Located on West Hubbard Street, Salvage One provides couples with a vintage warehouse that includes three different event spaces to utilize for ceremonies and receptions, as well as a bridal suite for wedding parties to use for getting ready. The space is also perfect if you want an indoor and outdoor wedding, too! The outdoor courtyard is great for vows and features unique detailing, like wrought iron railing and, of course, industrial-chic brick walls. The two other indoor spaces are also filled with industrial aspects, such as exposed wooden beams and vaulted ceilings.  Salvage One can accommodate up to 600 guests and is an ideal pick for Midwestern couples on the hunt for a unique loft wedding venue in Chicago.

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Morgan Manufacturing

Designed around the concept of modularity and industrial elegance, Morgan Manufacturing is high up on our list of loft wedding venues in Chicago. The event space features 30,00 square feet of flexible interior space, polished concrete floors, and a super-cool skylight ceiling decorated with bike chains and crystal chandeliers — insert heart-eyed emoji here. The venue also has a historic vibe, since it used to be an old factory building in the 1800s. The renovated space can now hold up to 650 guests for a seated dinner, making it an ideal spot for celebrating and dancing the night away.

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Zhou B Art Center

Calling all art lovers! If you’ve been browsing loft wedding venues in Chicago and you’re hoping to find a setting that features exquisite pieces of work, then definitely check out Zhou B Art Center. Located right in the trendy Bridgeport neighborhood, Zhou B Art Center provides couples with a stunning backdrop for their special day. The gallery features 28,000 square feet of open space that can easily accommodate any size guest list, big or small. Whether you’re envisioning dressing up your venue with romantic lighting or prefer to keep the aesthetic clean and minimalistic, Zhou B Art Center is a fabulous choice for Midwestern couples searching industrial wedding venues in the Chicago area.  

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City View Loft

This loft wedding venue features high timber ceilings and stunning skyline views of the city—making it a great pick for couples looking for Chicago wedding venues. The open floor plan allows couples to easily fill the event space with banquet-style tables, buffet stations, and more. This open space is also great for decorations, as well. If you and your S.O. are hoping to go all out when it comes to wedding decor—like hanging floral chandeliers or ethereal white drapery—then you’ll love City View Loft’s versatile space. The loft venue even includes inclusive wedding packages that provide couples with an exclusive caterer—LM Catering. Located on North Leavitt, City View Loft should definitely be added to your list of loft wedding venues in Chicago.

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Loft on Lake

This chic Chicago loft can hold up to 250 guests and is a great setting for exchanging “I dos.” With wooden trim interiors, Italian crystal chandeliers, and a 65-foot skylight, Loft on Lake doesn’t disappoint when it comes to killer loft wedding venues in Chicago. Located on West Lake Street, this venue provides couples with an event space that works for all wedding sizes, big or small! Loft on Lake also has a preferred vendor list, which includes a well-equipped staff of caterers and other wedding professionals that will ensure everything will run smoothly on the special day. If you wish to hire your own vendors, the Loft on Lake also allows for this. Whichever you and your S.O. decide, this loft venue will work with you to help throw a spectacular event.

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Bridgeport Art Center: Skyline Loft

Located on the top floor of a historic building that dates back to  1911, Skyline Loft evokes an industrial chic aesthetic for ceremonies, receptions, and even rehearsal dinners. The event space offers up spectacular views of the Windy City’s skyline and is a blank canvas for couples to utilize (and transform!) for their big day. Inside the loft you’ll be greeted with hardwood flooring, 15-foot, wood-beamed ceilings, and exposed brick walls. The venue space is also great for cocktail parties and sit-down receptions, since the loft can easily accommodate up to 600 guests. It's also a great winter venue, as well!

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Room 1520

Built right in the heart of the West Loop neighborhood, Room 1520 is a raw urban space that features crisp, all-white decor and swoon-worthy chandelier lighting. The loft venue is a restored gear factory building and is known for being a wonderful setting for ceremonies and receptions. It’s airy interior also includes polished cement floors, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and other industrial amenities that help create a gorgeous place for hosting all sorts of weddings, big or small. It even offers an outdoor garden—which is perfect if you’re hoping to have some romantic outdoor couple portraits.

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Floating World Gallery

This alternative wedding venue in Chicago is filled with over-sized windows, skylights, and Japanese art masterpieces. The gallery—which is a lovely choice for art lovers—can hold up to 200 guests and has an outdoor option as well. Inside the gallery you’ll be greeted with exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and other charming details that can be dressed up to suit any wedding style. Located on North Halsted Street, Floating World Gallery is a fully customizable event space that can evoke a stunning setting for any wedding.

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Greenhouse Loft

Calling all nature-loving couples! The Greenhouse Loft is one of our favorite loft wedding venues in Chicago since it’s one of the city’s most sustainable event spaces . The venue prides itself on going the extra mile to reduce waste and carbon emissions by being energy efficient and making sure everything they use is eco-friendly. Additionally, the Greenhouse Loft offers over 3,500 square feet of clean event space that couples can use to host their ceremony, reception, or both. Filled with glass windows and industrial-inspired architecture, this loft wedding venue in Chicago is both modern and elegant.

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Chez

Couples who are looking at glam Chicago wedding venues need to check out Chez. Located just around the corner from Michigan Avenue, Chez is a luxurious loft event space that can accommodate up to 180 guests. The all-white interior is perfect for creating an elegant and sophisticated setting and it even includes a glass staircase—which can be used for grand entrances. Furniture is also provided, such as ghost chairs, dining tables, and cocktail-style tables that couples can utilize for their big day.

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Gallery 1028

Gallery 1028 is a raw urban space located on Chicago’s Goose Island that provides a classy setting for vows and celebrating. The rustic-chic space can accommodate up to 250 guests, but can also be transformed into a more intimate setting, as well. With exposed brick walls, skylights, and vaulted ceilings, this loft venue oozes a chic industrial aesthetic. It also offers two separate rooms and two separate foyers to be used throughout the day. Located just a few minutes from downtown Chicago, Gallery 1028 is ideal if you’re hoping to throw an after party to continue the celebrations.

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