Category: Chicago Wedding Facilities

Historic Chicago Party Space Downtown Chicago

January 6, 2013 |

Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group
17 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60603

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Have a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building at 17 West Adams Street in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. The Historic Berghoff building offers individuals or organizations access to four beautiful event rooms. Additionally, we are able to provide off-premise catering at an array of different venues across the city. With over 25 years experience, we’re familiar with each space and have great working relationships to ensure we get you the best value from all involved vendors.

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Total Capacity of Venue and all spaces for private event: **Private Dining specific**

Seated dinner 250; Reception 400 – different combinations of private rooms can be combined depending on event

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:

1. Century Room: 100 seated (with dance floor), 200 reception
2. East Room: 50 seated, 75 reception
3. West Room: 80 seated, 120 reception
4. Chefs Room: 20 seated

Is there Private or Semi private space available? Yes, all 4 rooms mentioned above are available for private events.

How is the room set at capacity (Long tables? Rounds of X per table)
We are flexible with the set up of each room

Do you offer any unique views? Historic building with original woodwork, woodcarvings and bar since 1913. Original light fixtures and Tiffany’s stained glass windows.

Is there an F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s)? yes, it varies based on the time of year, space needed, etc – please inquire

Is there a rental fee to reserve / use the room? If so, how much is the rental fee? no

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Navy Pier Chicago Event Space for up to 1500 Guests

November 14, 2012 |

The Crystal Gardens is a perfect and unique location to host your event. The Crystal Gardens is a beautiful indoor, one-acre – botanical garden. This six-story glass atrium with a 50 foot arched ceiling holds over 80 live palm trees, lush foliage, hanging “twinkle lights” and dancing “leapfrog” fountains. Located on Chicago’s famous Navy Pier, the Crystal Garden provides spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan, the Ferris wheel, and Navy Pier’s Dock Street.

The Crystal Gardens, operated by Phil Stefani Signature Events, is located on Navy Pier, one of Chicago’s premiere tourist attractions. We are on Lake Michigan near the heart of the Loop, and offer beautiful views of the Chicago Skyline, and the rest of Navy Pier. Our six-story glass atrium and one-acre botanical garden provide a lush and beautiful look, that makes us an ideal corporate event venue. Under our 50-foot arched ceiling, we offer more than 80 live palm trees, and lush foliage that gives the garden a pristine outdoors feel.

The Crystal Gardens provides spectacular views of the Chicago Skyline, Lake Michigan, the Ferris wheel, and Navy Pier’s Dock Street. The Crystal Gardens is a magnificent place to host your next Corporate or Social Event.

The Gardens can accommodate groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. Each event is individually planned by one of our sales and catering representatives to ensure a customized menu and a unique experience for each of our clients.

Total Capacity of Venue:
1500

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

Unique views ?
Yes, Lake Michigan, Chicago Skyline

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room:
Yes

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Restaurants on the Chicago River with Outdoor Terrace

Restaurants on the Chicago River with Outdoor Terrace

January 4, 2012 |

South Branch Tavern & Grille
100 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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South Branch is one of Chicago’s newest and boldest riverside event venues; ideal for weddings and private weekend events. Envision a lavish outdoor wedding in the warm summer sun on our Pavilion Patio; an oasis in the heart of the city. In colder months, imagine sprawling views of snow falling on the Chicago River to accentuate your occasion.

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Easy, Effortless & Elegant Holiday Parties at Arrowhead Golf Club

Easy, Effortless & Elegant Holiday Parties at Arrowhead Golf Club

October 28, 2011 |

Need to host a holiday party and don’t have the time, space or expertise to cater a crowd?

Give yourself the gift of Arrowhead Golf Club’s social and corporate event professionals’ services.

Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton offers a magical setting for holiday parties with warm fireplaces, sparkling decorations and winter-wonderland views of the majestic Arrowhead Golf course just outside.

Sure to impress your friends and colleagues, Arrowhead Gold Club offers a variety of lovely and unique event spaces which can accommodate from 20-300 guests.

Arrowhead’s experienced culinary team uses the highest quality ingredients to create a gourmet meal that feels like a true celebration. Choose from a variety of specially designed menus such as a traditional sit-down, three-course holiday dinner package, a holiday station package for larger group dining or a hors d’oeuvres package for a lighter meal and easy socializing.

The professional, courteous staff at Arrowhead is looking forward to making your holiday party a celebration to remember!

Arrowhead Golf Club is located at 26w151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton.

For more information about your upcoming holiday party, please email our Arrowhead social and corporate event professional

 

Unique Places to have an Office Holiday Party in Chicago

Unique Places to have an Office Holiday Party in Chicago

October 14, 2011 |

Roy’s Restaurant Chicago Private & Group Dining
720 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654

Host your Holiday Party at Roy’s this year and receive a $50 dining certificate for every $500 spent in food and beverage.  Also, each of your guests will receive a $20 dining card good toward a future visit to Roy’s.  Simply book your event with Roy’s by November 15th to take advantage of this very special offer.   Terms and conditions apply. 

In Hawaii, there are two things of equal importance—food and the “aloha” spirit. The blending of these two dynamic principles is how Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion® Cuisine was born. European techniques and Asian cuisine meet Hawaiian hospitality to create a fine dining experience unlike any other–where the “aloha” style of service comes straight from the heart, and where any occasion becomes an unforgettable evening.

Roy’s Chicago offers a unique dining experience through spacious dining rooms, an inviting lounge and Roy’s signature exhibition kitchen in full view. Our private dining rooms feature contemporary Asian furnishings and original Hawaiian artwork.

Roy’s Group Dining offers:

• Customizable menus for lunch, dinner and cocktail receptions
• Daytime meeting packages available
• Four private dining rooms that can accommodate 10-70 guests
• Entire restaurant available for private lunch or dinner events for up to 200 guests
• State-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities
• An extensive wine and specialty drink list to complement your meal exquisitely
• Aloha-style service to take care of all of your group’s needs

Roy’s Chicago has a full complement of Audio Visual equipment that is available for use during meetings and events at no additional charge. Our private dining rooms feature wired internet access and phone jacks for conference calls.

Let Roy’s pick your group up! We have a 12-passenger van that can pick up your group from all of the major hotels and most of the downtown Chicago area, at no additional cost.

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Wish Upon a Wedding Sets Date for Second Annual Blissful Wishes Ball in Chicago

Wish Upon a Wedding Sets Date for Second Annual Blissful Wishes Ball in Chicago

October 4, 2011 |

Chicago, IL- Sept. 27, 2011. The Chicago chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding set a date for the Second Annual Blissful Wishes Ball for Monday, November 1, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago (163 E. Walton Place).

“Last year’s event was spectacular,” said chapter president Ali Phillips, owner of Engaging Events by Ali. “We’re looking forward to another beautiful evening and raising support for this very deserving cause.”

With sold out attendance, the 2010 Blissful Wishes Ball raised $25,000 toward Wish Upon a Wedding.  The organization, a 501c3, is the first nonprofit wish granting organization providing weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and seriously life-altering circumstances regardless of sexual orientation.

Tickets for the November 1st gala are $125 per individual or $1,100 for a table of ten. The evening will include a three course sit-down dinner, open bar and desserts. Guests will enjoy music by the Becca Kaufman Orchestra, experience Shutterbooth photo booth, photos by Gerber & Scarpelli Photography, cinematography by I DO Films as well as view the extravagant modern decor by The Meetinghouse Companies, Inc., Classic Party Rentals, Erickson Design and Frost Lighting.  Guests may also participate in both a live and silent auction throughout the evening.

Tickets for the Second Annual Blissful Wishes Ball are available for purchase at:
www.blissfulweddingwishesball2011chicago.eventbrite.com
For more information on sponsorship or fundraising, please contact Michelle Durpetti at michelle@michelledurpettievents.com or 312-988-9900.

If you are interested in becoming a wish granter through donations, services, or products to help make a Chicago wedding wish come true, please contact Lisa Gia Bascomb or Hilary Schwartz at volunteerschicago@wishuponawedding.org.

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Chicago History Museum for Large Holiday Parties & Events

Chicago History Museum for Large Holiday Parties & Events

September 1, 2011 |

Chicago History Museum Meeting & Event Spaces
1601 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Large Holiday Party Venues in Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum

As the city’s oldest cultural institution, the Chicago History Museum is uniquely Chicago. The Museum creatively tells the story of the city’s vast and colorful past, creating a distinctive venue that you and your guests will remember. Spaces include reception, conference, and breakout rooms, as well as an auditorium and outdoor plaza.

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Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:

1. Chicago Room- 310 seated, 600 reception
2. Rubloff Auditorium- 440 guests
3. Wrigley Gallery- up to 150 guests for reception
4. North and Clark Café- 60-120 guests, depending on setup
5. Guild Room- 50 guests
6. Mandel Conference Room- 40 guests
7. Uilhein Plaza- 600+guests for reception, can be tented
8. Robinson Gallery- up to 100 guests

Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House & Event Spaces

Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House & Event Spaces

March 11, 2011 |

Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House & Event Spaces
1052 W. Monroe
Chicago, IL 60607

Carmichael’s Chicago Steak House places our experienced and professional staff at your service. Whatever our event may be – a rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, business luncheon, birthday, anniversary, retirement or holiday party, our goal is to create an affair that will give you memories to cherish.

Carmichael’s Chicago Group & Private Event Spaces:

The Chicago Room
Located on the first floor of the restaurant, this room reflects the same 1930’s style décor as in the main dining room. It can accommodate up to 100 guests for sit down dining or up to 150 guests for reception style events.

The VIP Room
Located on the second floor of the restaurant, this private room has a warm cozy feeling and will accommodate up to 40 guests.

The Skyline Room

The smallest of our three rooms, the “Skyline” room is perfect for groups up to 24 guests, whether a simple cocktail party or an intimate dinner.

The Courtyard

Our beautifully landscaped courtyard is the perfect setting for almost any exclusive affair. Restaurant patrons can dine outside on the patio or it may be reserved for private events of up to 200 guests.

The Warehouse

(The Warehouse prepped for the Johnnie Walker Tasting Event) Experience a true “Chicago” feel that everyone should encounter. Our Warehouse can be used for almost any event that you may have. With a ceiling that is truly a work of art, this enormous space can accommodate weddings, receptions, seminars, art auctions, fundraisers and corporate parties up to 1,000 guests.

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Chicago White Sox Non – Game Day Parties

Chicago White Sox Non – Game Day Parties

January 15, 2011 |

Chicago White Sox Non Game Day Experiences

333 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616

U.S. Cellular Field offers a wide variety of party areas on game days, non game days and all winter. Impress your guests with award winning catering and service by Levy Restaurants. U.S. Cellular Field provides complimentary and plentiful parking on non-game days and options to personalize our centerfield scoreboard. We are conveniently located near public transportation including CTA, Red Line and Metra Stations along with the expressway. To make your next party unforgettable, contact our event planners today!

Total Capacity and Names of Group Rooms:

1.On Field & Concourse Parties – 10 – 2,000 people
2.The Stadium Club – 90 – 600 people
3.Home Plate Club – 30 – 130 people
4.Conferenece & Learning Center – 150 people
5.Home or Visitor Club House – 20 – 100 people

Private or Semi Private Space Available:
Yes

F&B minimum to reserve / use the room (s):
Yes

Our most Important Target Market is?

Corporate, Meetings planners, Charity & Social Events

We are most proud of our ability to?

Offer a unique experience in a major league ballpark. Complimentary parking. Customize an experience to fit your taste and budget.

We are famous with customers for our ability to?

Provide one stop shopping for all event needs with fabulous customer service.

Unlike our competition, we offer customers?

A unique opportunity you can not get in any other MLB ball parks in Chicago. Pictures in the Dugouts. Customize the scoreboard. Complimentary Parking

We would like our customers to tell their friends that we provide the best?

Amazing memories, ease in planning, delicious food and great customer service.

Our company enhances customer lives by offering?

Creating unforgettable memories

We offer our customers the best?

We surprise customers with great cuisine and customer service within a Major League Baseball ballpark.

Recent Clients:

1.Banking 2.Financial Services 3.Manufacturing Companies 4.Law Firms 5.Charities 6. Premier Packaging Suppliers

Awards/Achievements:

2005 World Series Champions. 2009 Levy Restaurants named one of the 10 most innovative companies in Sports

Types of Groups that are perfect for a Chicago White Sox party:

* Anniversary
* Bachelor/Bachelorette
* Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
* Birthday Party
* Bridal Shower
* Company Meetings
* Conventions/Conferences
* Corporate Events
* Fund Raiser
* Graduation Party
* Group Travel
* High Schools
* Non Profit Events
* Private Party
* Retirement Party
* Reunions
* Weddings

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Carnivale Chicago Restaurant Party Places

Carnivale Chicago Restaurant Party Places

January 5, 2011 |

Carnivale Chicago
702 West Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60661 

Carnivale is perfect for corporate events, private dining, birthday parties, client dinners and more. Carnivale can accommodate private events ranging from 15 to 1,000 people.

Add color to your next meeting or event at Carnivale! From the traditional to the unexpected, Carnivale provides a unique space, top notch service and amazing soulful Latin cuisine to fulfill all of your celebration needs. Let our event professionals help you in creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

The Samba Room

The Samba Room offers the colorful and vibrant
ambiance of the main dining room in a private space,
featuring floor to ceiling windows with city views, a
Juliet Balcony overlooking the dining room, private bar,
private restrooms, and a built in Granite Bar. The Samba Room can accommodate up to 250 people.

Tango Room

The Tango Room features a private bar and 42”
plasma screen, and can accommodate up to 120
people. This room can be used in conjunction with the
Catwalk area which overlooks the main dining room.

Flamenco Room

The Flamenco Room is complete with a private
bar, sunken Living room and a fireplace. Accommodates up to 75 people.

Lambada Lounge

With views of both the main bar and the dining
room, the high energy Lambada Lounge is perfect
for cocktail receptions and lively gatherings up to
50 people.

The Salons

The three adjoining Salons are located adjacent to
the main dining room and are available for private or
semi-private dining. Each salon can accommodate
up to 40 guests.

Total Capacity of Venue:
1200

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