Café Brauer
A Classic Chicago Wedding Venue with Architectural Elegance
Nestled within the scenic beauty of Lincoln Park, Café Brauer stands as one of the most iconic and beloved wedding venues in Chicago. This historic landmark, designed in the early 1900s by Dwight H. Perkins, blends timeless Prairie School architecture with warm, natural beauty. Overlooking the park’s South Pond and framed by sweeping skyline views, Café Brauer offers couples a romantic and elegant setting for a celebration that feels quintessentially Chicago.
The Grand Hall, the heart of Café Brauer, features soaring ceilings, ornate brickwork, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light. As day turns to night, the room transforms into a glowing, intimate setting perfect for dining and dancing under its beautifully restored wood-beamed ceiling. Just outside, the terrace and surrounding park provide the ideal location for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, or sunset photos against the city’s skyline. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, Café Brauer offers a space that feels both classic and completely timeless.
At Wedicity, we specialize in creating weddings that highlight the beauty of Café Brauer’s architecture and natural surroundings. Our planning team designs events that flow effortlessly between the indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception feel cohesive and beautifully curated. From floral design and lighting to guest experience and vendor coordination, we make every detail work in harmony with this extraordinary Chicago wedding venue.
Why Engaged Couples Love Café Brauer
Few wedding venues Chicago offers can match the warmth, charm, and historic character of Café Brauer. Its unique combination of architectural detail and park setting creates a sense of romance and sophistication that’s hard to replicate. The venue’s proximity to both Lincoln Park Zoo and Lake Michigan also offers endless opportunities for beautiful photos, especially during golden hour when the skyline reflects perfectly on the pond.
Couples love how versatile Café Brauer is, the Grand Hall is ideal for large celebrations, while the terrace and outdoor spaces can be used for more intimate moments or cocktail hours under the stars. Whether your style is modern, vintage, or somewhere in between, this venue provides the perfect canvas to bring your wedding vision to life.
Partnering with Wedicity ensures your wedding at Café Brauer feels seamless from start to finish. Our team has extensive experience working within this historic building and understands how to accentuate its natural beauty while adding your personal touch. From ceremony layout to reception design, we handle every detail so you can relax and enjoy your day. For couples searching for a wedding venue in Chicago that embodies both elegance and history, Café Brauer remains one of the city’s most beautiful and enduring favorites.
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Next Steps
Inquire
Complete our inquiry form, and we'll get back to you promptly to schedule a 30-minute consultation discovery call — where we can connect and learn about your wedding dreams.
Consultation Discovery Call
During your discovery session, we’ll get to know you and your fiancé, discuss what’s most important to you, the level of planning and design you’re seeking, and start envisioning your dream wedding weekend. You'll also learn about our approach, and if we’re a good fit, we’ll schedule a proposal review to move forward.
Proposal Review
In the Proposal Review, we’ll outline what you can expect working with us, go over our full planning and design process, and answer all your questions. You’ll leave this meeting feeling excited, confident, and ready to move forward with a trusted partner by your side!
On-Boarding & Kick-Off Call
The Wedicity Planning Experience officially begins! We’ll get you onboarded into our planning platform and schedule an initial Kick-Off Call. Prior to the call, you'll complete our Wedding Party Questionnaire and Wedding Foundation Guide — helping us get to know you, your priorities, and vision for your day.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Wedicity, diversity, inclusion, and love in all forms are at the heart of what we do.
We are proud to be a LGBTQ+ Friendly, Denomination-Wide, and Racially/Culturally Inclusive wedding planning team — leading with a service-first mentality and a passion for creating joyful, meaningful celebrations.
Hate has no place here. Love is Love!
Our Locations
At Wedicity, as a destination Wedding planning service, we offer our services across the country and in various worldwide destinations from coast to coast, including New York, Southern California, Aspen, Italy, Amalfi Coast, and Paris. Our team of expert wedding planners and event designers are ready to create unforgettable experiences for you and your guests.
To learn more about our planning and design services and how we can help you plan your dream wedding, please contact us using the form above. Our team is based out of Chicago and services weddings from City to Coast!
Looking to get away for an intimate wedding celebration or bring the entire family to a destination wedding abroad? Pack your bags and we'll take care of the rest! Serving the US and beyond.
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