The Field Museum
A Chicago Wedding Venue Where History and Grandeur Meet
Few places capture the majesty of Chicago quite like The Field Museum. As one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, this world-renowned museum transforms into a breathtaking wedding venue in Chicago, offering an unforgettable setting for couples who want their celebration to feel grand, timeless, and truly one of a kind. With its marble halls, towering columns, and sweeping architecture, The Field Museum provides a dramatic yet elegant backdrop for weddings that make a lasting impression.
The museum’s signature event spaces include Stanley Field Hall, a soaring atrium framed by neoclassical columns and illuminated by the museum’s skylight ceiling, perfect for receptions, galas, and large-scale celebrations. Couples can also host intimate ceremonies and dinners in Founders’ Room or among the exhibits in East or West Halls, surrounded by art, culture, and natural history. From a romantic candlelit dinner beneath the museum’s historic arches to dancing the night away under the gaze of the city’s skyline, every moment at The Field Museum feels extraordinary.
At Wedicity, we love planning weddings at The Field Museum because it combines the sophistication of a grand cultural institution with the flexibility of a modern event venue. Our team expertly manages the logistics of hosting within such a monumental space — coordinating vendor load-ins, floor plans, lighting, and guest flow, while designing a celebration that highlights both your love story and the venue’s historic beauty.
Why Engaged Couples Love The Field Museum
Few wedding venues Chicago offers can rival the scale and splendor of The Field Museum. Its architectural beauty and cultural significance make it a truly iconic place to celebrate love. Couples who choose this venue enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, one that feels elegant, cinematic, and unmistakably Chicago.
Couples love that The Field Museum offers a variety of event spaces, from vast marble halls to intimate gallery settings, allowing for creative flexibility in both design and guest experience. The museum’s proximity to the lakefront and downtown skyline provides stunning photo opportunities, while its timeless interiors ensure every image feels classic and refined. The in-house event team and exclusive catering partners bring a level of service and expertise that perfectly matches the venue’s prestige.
When you plan your wedding at The Field Museum with Wedicity, you’ll have a planning partner who understands how to balance grandeur with personalization. We’ll help you design a celebration that feels both awe-inspiring and intimate, blending modern romance with historic Chicago elegance. For couples searching for a wedding venue in Chicago that’s as monumental as their love story, The Field Museum stands as one of the city’s most extraordinary places to say “I do.”
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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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