Maxwells Trading
A Design-Forward Chicago Wedding Venue in the Heart of Fulton Market
Tucked into Chicago's Kinzie Industrial Corridor near the vibrant Fulton Market District, Maxwells Trading is one of the city's most distinctive and design-forward wedding venues. Known for its warm lighting, rotating floral installations, and a rooftop farm that supplies the kitchen with seasonal ingredients harvested from above, this is a venue where every detail has been considered — and where the atmosphere alone makes a lasting impression. For couples who want their wedding to feel elevated, intimate, and unlike anything else in Chicago, Maxwells Trading is a rare find.
The venue's private event spaces offer remarkable flexibility for weddings of varying sizes. Maxwells Upstairs accommodates up to 72 seated guests or 100 for a reception-style celebration, with a private entrance, dedicated outdoor patio, a turntable for hosts' records, and a one-of-a-kind vintage book library that gives the space a warmth and personality you simply can't manufacture. For the most immersive experience, a full buyout of the restaurant accommodates up to 150 seated or 200 for a reception, offering exclusive access to everything Maxwells Trading has to offer. Smaller, more intimate gatherings are equally at home in the Design Studio or the Third Season Store, which lend themselves beautifully to rehearsal dinners, micro-weddings, and intimate celebration dinners.
At Wedicity, we love planning weddings at Maxwells Trading because it brings something to the table that few Chicago venues can match: a truly immersive sensory experience. The food, the aesthetic, the ambiance — everything here is intentional and exceptional. Our team has worked within these spaces firsthand, and we know how to design celebrations that honor what makes Maxwells Trading so special while ensuring every detail of your day is seamlessly executed.
Why Engaged Couples Love Maxwells Trading
Few Chicago wedding venues combine culinary excellence, considered design, and intimate atmosphere the way Maxwells Trading does. The restaurant is helmed by James Beard Award-nominated chefs Erling Wu-Bower and Chris Jung, whose menus weave together Asian influences and American traditions using ingredients grown on the working rooftop farm directly above. For couples who care deeply about food and want their guests to experience something genuinely memorable at the table, this venue delivers in a way that a traditional banquet hall simply cannot.
Beyond the food, Maxwells Trading creates an atmosphere that feels curated and alive. Warm, low light, analog music spinning on a turntable, rotating seasonal florals, and a vintage library nook give the space a soul that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person. The private entrance and outdoor patio add to the sense of exclusivity, making guests feel like they've been let in on something special. Its location near Fulton Market also means easy access to some of Chicago's best hotels and stunning architectural backdrops for portraits.
When you plan your wedding at Maxwells Trading with Wedicity, you gain a team that knows this venue intimately and understands how to bring your vision to life within it. From floral design and layout to timing, guest experience, and vendor coordination, we handle every detail so you can be fully present on your wedding day. For couples seeking a Chicago wedding venue that feels as thoughtfully designed as the celebration itself, Maxwells Trading is in a category of its own.
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Next Steps
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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!
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