Wildman BT
A 1914 Bow-Truss Chicago Wedding Venue with Room for 400
We planned Brian and Xander's wedding at Wildman BT on October 26, 2024. They said their vows in the round, with guests seated on every side, then sat down to long candlelit tables in olive velvet under modern hoop chandeliers, with navy B and X monogram banners hung on the brick.
The building went up in 1914 as the Wildman Boiler & Tank works and was restored in 2020. Today it's about 12,000 square feet on one level under a double bow-truss roof, with exposed brick, polished concrete floors and plenty of natural light.
Wildman BT sits at 3020 W Carroll Ave, just off Sacramento Boulevard where West Town, Humboldt Park and East Garfield Park meet. It's a few minutes from the Garfield Park Conservatory, so couples can take portraits in the glasshouses before the reception.
Why Engaged Couples Love Wildman BT
One room handles the whole day. Wildman BT seats 400 for dinner, holds 300 for a ceremony and 500 for cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling retractable drapery and movable gallery walls let you split the ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner without sending guests to a second venue. There's a vintage marble bar, salon seating, a private lounge and a second-floor loft with its own bathroom for getting ready. A 23-foot media wall with 4K projection covers slideshows and reveals.
The practical details are just as good. Caterers get a separate prep kitchen with its own entrance, vendors load in through a street-level drive-in bay, and food trucks can pull inside. Valet is complimentary for up to 60 cars. A wedding rental includes full-day access, an hour for engagement photos, an hour for your rehearsal, and an on-site manager and security.
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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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