RPM Events
A Riverfront Chicago Wedding Venue with Elevated Culinary Excellence
Situated at 317 N. Clark Street along the Chicago River in the heart of the River North neighborhood, RPM Events is one of the most sophisticated and culinarily distinguished wedding venues in the city. Part of the acclaimed RPM Restaurants family — the Lettuce Entertain You group behind RPM Italian, RPM Steak, and RPM Seafood — this dedicated event space brings the full weight of one of Chicago's most celebrated restaurant empires to bear on every celebration it hosts. The result is a wedding experience where the food is not just a feature but a genuine centerpiece. For couples who care deeply about hospitality, design, and a dining experience that leaves guests talking, RPM Events is in a class of its own.
The venue spans over 6,000 square feet and features sweeping views of the Chicago River through floor-to-ceiling windows, a 1,200-square-foot riverside outdoor terrace, a grand ballroom that divides into three independent spaces — the East Ballroom, Center Stage, and West Ballroom — and a dedicated VIP and bridal suite. The full event space accommodates up to 270 seated or 600 reception-style, with each of the three sub-spaces offering its own intimate configuration for smaller celebrations. Amenities are thoughtfully comprehensive: designer linens, silverware and glassware, custom menu cards, a dedicated event kitchen, a state-of-the-art sound system, coat check, and a dedicated entrance that gives every celebration a sense of arrival.
At Wedicity, we love planning weddings at RPM Events because it brings together two things that are rarely found in the same room: genuine culinary excellence and a truly spectacular setting. The riverfront location, the architecture, and the RPM team's hospitality create a foundation that makes our design work feel effortless. Our team knows this venue intimately, and we know how to layer in the personal details — florals, design, styling — that make each celebration feel entirely unique.
Why Engaged Couples Love RPM Events
Few Chicago wedding venues deliver the combination of riverfront views, culinary prestige, and flexible event infrastructure that RPM Events offers. The ballroom's floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Chicago River and the city's iconic architecture from every table, while the riverside terrace provides a natural cocktail hour setting that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in the city. Whether guests are watching boats drift past on the river during dinner or gathering on the terrace at golden hour, the setting provides a sense of place that is genuinely distinctive and deeply Chicagoan.
The culinary experience sets RPM Events apart in a way that is felt throughout the evening. Couples choose from a fully customizable RPM menu that reflects the restaurant group's commitment to seasonal, chef-driven cuisine — not the standardized banquet fare common to most hotel ballrooms. Every element from the passed hors d'oeuvres through the final course reflects the same quality and intention that has made RPM Restaurants one of the most celebrated dining groups in the city. The dedicated events team — led by Andy, Emily, and Riley — handles every detail from initial site tour through day-of execution, making the planning process feel genuinely seamless.
When you plan your wedding at RPM Events with Wedicity, you have a team that understands how to bring the best out of a venue this refined. From floral design and layout to vendor management and day-of coordination, we handle every detail so you can be fully present for every moment. For couples seeking a Chicago wedding venue that combines riverfront elegance, world-class dining, and impeccable service, RPM Events on the Water stands in a category of its own.
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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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