Chicago Illuminating Company
A Hidden Gem Wedding Venue in Chicago’s South Loop
Tucked away in the heart of the South Loop, The Chicago Illuminating Company is one of the city’s most unique and versatile Chicago wedding venues. Combining historic character with modern design, this private event space offers a rare blend of sophistication, warmth, and flexibility, making it a favorite among couples who want to create a celebration that feels both timeless and personal.
From intimate ceremonies to lavish receptions, The Chicago Illuminating Company offers multiple event spaces that flow seamlessly together. The indoor space features high ceilings, exposed brick, and contemporary architectural touches that can be transformed to reflect any wedding style. Just beyond, the outdoor courtyard provides an enchanting open-air setting, ideal for ceremonies under the stars or cocktail hours surrounded by twinkling string lights. Together, these spaces create a beautiful indoor-outdoor experience right in the heart of the city.
At Wedicity, we love The Chicago Illuminating Company for its versatility and charm. Whether you’re dreaming of a romantic garden-inspired celebration, a chic modern soirée, or a black-tie city affair, this venue provides the perfect blank canvas. Our team handles every detail, from floor plans and floral design to lighting, layout, and flow, ensuring that your wedding feels seamless, stylish, and perfectly you.
Why Engaged Couples Love Chicago Illuminating Company
Few wedding reception venues in Chicago offer the same combination of elegance, intimacy, and flexibility that The Chicago Illuminating Company provides. The venue’s courtyard, with its clear tent option and soft ambient lighting, allows couples to celebrate outdoors year-round while maintaining comfort and style. Inside, the modern industrial interior provides endless opportunities for creative design, from candlelit dinners to lively dance floors and statement floral installations.
Located just minutes from downtown Chicago and major hotels, the venue is easily accessible for guests while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Its neutral palette and customizable spaces make it ideal for weddings of any theme or season, whether you envision a soft spring celebration, a chic summer party, or a cozy winter gathering.
When you plan your wedding at The Chicago Illuminating Company with Wedicity, you’ll have a team that understands how to bring out the best in this exceptional venue. Our planners combine local expertise with creative vision to design events that reflect your personality and exceed expectations. From the first look to the final dance, we’ll help you create a celebration that feels effortlessly elegant and authentically Chicago.
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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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