Wedding FAQ
Weddings
Number of Venues/Maximum Capacity
- Crystal Ballroom with a maximum capacity of 250 people
- Art Hall, maximum capacity of 250 people
- English Room, maximum capacity of 80 people
- The Barbershop, maximum capacity of 60 people
Location Details
A standout location on Michigan Avenue’s Cultural Mile. Venture out to experience Chicago’s iconic attractions nearby.
What are some activities for wedding guests on property?
- Art - Browse more than 1,600 contemporary artworks, primarily created by local Chicago artists.
- Dining - Feast on Spanish cuisine inspired by an open-air Barcelona market at our onsite restaurant Mercat a la Planxa.
- Touch Points – Type a letter to family or friends on our Oliver Typewriter in the lobby or take a selfie in our vintage Barbershop Chair
- Fitness - Keep up with your exercise routine by visiting our state-of-the-art Fitness Center.
- Timothy’s Hutch – Hang out at our nostalgic lobby bar before or after the wedding.
- Blackstone Beats – Enjoy live jazz in our lobby Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
- The 1600 Club – Join us for breakfast in our presidential concierge lounge.
What are some activities for wedding guests off property?
- Grant Park - Explore Chicago’s “front yard,” including 319-acres of recreational haven the magnificent Buckingham Fountain. Enjoy the many annual festivals and events that take place in the park, from the Taste of Chicago to the Chicago Jazz Festival.
- Millennium Park – Walk through this state-of-the-art collection of architecture, landscape design and art. Enjoy hundreds of free cultural programs including concerts, exhibitions, tours, and family activities. Take photos at the famous Cloud Gate sculpture or enjoy a concert at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Stroll through the Lurie Gardens in the summer and go ice skating in the winter.
- Maggie Daley Park – Connected to Millennium Park by the BP Pedestrian Bridge, Maggie Daley Park is fun for all ages, including the Play Garden for kids and ice skating ribbon for family and friends.
- Lake Michigan - Walk, bike or jog the 18-mile Chicago Lakefront Trail. Hit the beach or boat along the lake.
- Art Institute of Chicago - The second-largest art museum in the country, the renowned Art Institute of Chicago has one of the most impressive collections of impressionist paintings and surrealist works of art in the world.
- Navy Pier – Ride on the new and exciting Centennial Ferris Wheel and stop by on Wednesday and Saturday evenings during the summer for the fireworks show. Look out for special fireworks shows and events during the holiday season.
- Magnificent Mile – Shop in the most upscale stores in Chicago, conveniently located within a one-mile-long shopping strip along North Michigan Avenue.
- Museum Campus – Head over to Chicago’s museum campus to explore the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium and Field Museum of Natural History. If you’d like to explore further, you can catch a water taxi from the museum campus to Navy Pier.
- Chicago Theatre District - Head to “Broadway in Chicago” to catch the most exciting touring productions while they are in town.
Are there any wedding planners on property?
We have two very experienced wedding planners on property:
- Jessica Plundo, Senior Catering Sales Manager
- Ellie Lowe, Event Manager
Do you have any wedding special offers?
Do you offer on property catering services?
Learn about our on property catering services in our wedding kit here.