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| P: 4/22/2007 8:15:05 PM | |
chicagolawyer Rough Rock Total Posts: 70 Last Post: 7/8/2008 Member Since: 10/13/2006 |
Anyone have experience with planning a wedding in the downtown Chicago area? Due to frustration w/ too much parental involvement I've decided to have my wedding in Chicago rather than in Pittsburgh, my hometown. Our budget is $45,000 EXCLUDING the dress, bridal acessories like shoes/veil etc., rings and our honeymoon, and we would like a seated dinner evening reception. Preferably not at a hotel, but a more alternative place like the Museum of Contemporary Art, the River East Arts Center or a lofty-type place. From my preliminary research it looks possible, as long as we do things like DJ instead of live band, no big limos, alternative (e.g. inexpensive centerpieces) and minimal to no decor at the church which is beautiful on its own. Any input from you guys would be GREATLY appreciated!!! |
| Posted: 4/22/2007 8:15:05 PM | |
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| P: 4/22/2007 9:13:00 PM | |
Pandora II Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,253 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/3/2006 |
My FBIL is getting married in Chicago this autumn - they are having the reception at the Mid-America Club
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| Posted: 4/22/2007 9:13:00 PM | |
| P: 4/22/2007 11:14:42 PM | |
jas Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,461 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 5/9/2006 |
I got married on the 4th floor of the Chicago Cultural Center back in October -- Yates Gallery w/ cocktails in Preston Bradley Hall (or vice versa...I just know the ceremony and reception were in the 4th floor) - It's quite beautiful -- high ceilings (loft-like) with gorgeous marble floors...there are several rooms to choose from. The people there were the most professional and wonderful people I could have asked for! The rental could fit in your budget, depending on what you are spending on other items. Hope it helps and congratulations! Jackie
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| Posted: 4/22/2007 11:14:42 PM | |
| P: 4/22/2007 11:23:08 PM | |
neatfreak Ideal Rock Total Posts: 13,435 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 2/17/2007 |
No specific advice, but a good friend of mine is getting married in September and has TONS of bridal magazines specifically for the Chicago area. Some were given to her by vendors and some she bought at Borders, but they have a lot of local suggestions for EVERYTHING, and often include at least some indication of price. They were very helpful for her so if you haven't already you might want to be on the lookout for them.
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| Posted: 4/22/2007 11:23:08 PM | |
| P: 4/24/2007 3:25:41 PM | |
dsy Rough Rock Total Posts: 16 Last Post: 10/30/2008 Member Since: 4/24/2007 |
Below is a list of non-hotel wedding venues in the Chicago that someone passed on to me, i've only just started looking at them myself so the notes/links are limited. Good luck  1820 N. Wells Architectural Artifacts http://www.architecturalartifacts.com/atriumevents/ $4200 Cafe Brauer (in LP overlooking one of the swan lakes), Catalyst Ranch max 175, no kids under 15 catalystranch.com, $4560 Chicago Athletic Association Chicago Cultural Center $8500 sat 6 hrs incl staff and equip Chicago Historical Society Chicago Illuminating Co. Flatfiles Gallery Fulton's on the River Galleria Marchetti (max 500) Germania Place Gescheidle in the River North area The Great Hall Harold Washington Library Center Hot house: max 200 seated, $4250 sat night includes tables/chairs, bartenders, cocktail servers, security staff, sound/lighting, bar min $4K Kaleidoscope max 300 http://www.kaleidoscopeevents.net/inside/mainfloor.shtml Kendall College La Strada Mars Gallery Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center MCA http://www.mcachicago.org/information/facility.php?page=fac $4400 4 hrs Met Club Chicago Mid-America Club Mid-Day Club A New Leaf (100-150), Newberry Library www.newberry.org/general/aboutrenting.html $4959 incl tables/chairs 6-12am Pazzo on 311 - max 150 or more allowed? Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum http://www.chias.org/ Prairie Productions max 120 River East Arts Center http://www.rivereastartcenter.com/ seats 100-1500?? Saddle & Cycle Club South Shore Cultural Center $1500 rental fee The Tower Club Three-Headed Productions Union League Club University Club West Loop Studio max 150 $3000 for 10 hrs http://www.westloopstudio.com/ Chicago Fine Arts Exchange
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| Posted: 4/24/2007 3:25:41 PM | |
| P: 4/26/2007 4:35:42 PM | |
msontaratta Rough Rock Total Posts: 75 Last Post: 12/4/2007 Member Since: 2/11/2007 |
I live in Chicago and my photographer has compiled a great list of venues in the Chicagoland area. If you go to his website www.lifeonprints.com and click enter to get into the site and click wedding research and then venues. Hope that helps!
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| Posted: 4/26/2007 4:35:42 PM | |
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