Beautiful views. Wonderful venue! Awesome staff! I highly recommend this venue!…read more You won't be disappointed!

We had our wedding at City View Loft in August 2020 and we could not recommend the venue more!…read moreBecause of the pandemic, we had to make many changes but working with Jamie made everything easy and stress free. She was extremely patient and worked with us as we went back and forth trying to make decisions throughout the months leading up to August. She responded quickly to all our questions and always had a bright and positive attitude, which we really appreciated during that time. Jamie was even able to allow us to come the day before to decorate since there were no events going on. Working with Jamie made the venue that much more special to us! The venue itself is beautiful. All the photos came out stunning and beautiful. We had our ceremony and cocktail hour downstairs in Kitchen Chicago and dinner upstairs. Both areas are beautiful and very photogenic. The view of the city from the upstairs windows is breathtaking and a perfect backdrop for photos. The food was amazing as well. Our friends still talk about how the food was so delicious and a few of our friends have even tried to recreate the salad. The cake was done by Sophie at Vanille. She was amazing to work with as well. We walked into our consultation completely clueless and Sophie guided us to our dream cake! It was beautiful! Overall we're so happy we went with City View Lofts! We appreciated the professionalism and positive attitude of every staff and vendor that served us. It was not the wedding we originally envisioned when we booked the venue last year (pre-pandemic), but it was better than we could have imagined and turned out to be a memorable day we will never forget. We're so grateful to CVL, all of their staff, and the owners for working with us and being flexible during the pandemic to make this all possible and done safely. We've heard so many awful stories of friends being swindled out of their deposits and/or being strong-armed by the venues they've booked with. If you're cautious about booking with a vendor due to trust, please know that Jamie and CVL will take care of you and will work with you as they've done with us.

We had a wonderful experience getting married at Greenhouse Loft! The venue is beautiful, offers…read moremany great amenities and is able to be customized in any way that you want. We had hoped to be able to utilize the outdoor space, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate...and it really didn't matter. Things were set up inside and it looked stunning. The entire evening went totally smoothly--we were able to simply soak it all in and enjoy. Callie, Spencer, and the whole team are fantastic. They were responsive and helpful throughout the process from our tour and booking right through to the day of the wedding. And, Spencer nailed it with the DJ match (Devin); we danced up a storm! I can't recommend Greenhouse Loft more highly. We would do it all again!

The Doctor and I were invited to the wedding of a friend of ours that was held at this venue. When…read morewe pulled up, I was not sure what to expect as we went into an older building and had to take an escalator to get to the main event. However once we reached the top, there was no need to worry. What a lovely space this was to have an event. There was a reception area for drinks prior to the ceremony. The room was set up nicely with a combination of standing cocktail tables and seating to sit down in. The bar area was set up nicely and was well organized. I was so surprised to see the outdoor space next to the room where the ceremony was held. The room itself was beautiful, but seeing the outdoor greenery made it all the more magical. After the ceremony everyone retired back to the reception area for drinks. I kept trying to figure out where dinner was going to be served. While having drinks, the staff kept walking around with these amazing hors d'oeuvres! I had so many that I almost did not want to have dinner, they were that good. Well color me surprised as the same room we were in for the ceremony was transformed into a dining area, with a second room next to it set up for a band and dancing. The set up for dinner was nice and the food was actually pretty good, I mean clean your plate good. The staff did an excellent job of serving without getting in the way of things. And the speed at which they transformed the room was pretty quick. I am usually not much for wedding events but we had a great time here, in part to the lovely couple, but the venue had a big part to play in it. If I had known about this place and COVID had not been a thing, we could have had The Doctor's 60th here.

My wife and I got married at Lacuna Lofts and had a stellar experience. The staff was super…read morefriendly and thorough, it's a gorgeous space, and the rooftop provided an amazing backdrop for our special day. Our guests LOVED the food provided by the on site catering team and they handled allergy restrictions super well (our entire wedding was gluten free beyond bread baskets provided on tables). Cocktails were hit or miss. Anything stirred turned out well but anything normally shaken (margarita, etc) our guests said they'd pass on next time. The team worked really well with our various vendors and the day went incredibly smoothly. Highly recommend this venue for a scenic Chicago wedding!

Went to see the venue with my fiancé, it is a really nice place, but the girl showing the venue was…read moreso rude, make me feel I don't want to get marry there no more, I don't want to leave my money here, because I'm not asking for anything for free, you guys have the responsibility to treat customers good and make them feel we're going to have the best experience here, but no, so disappointed how they treated us

Top notch event and wedding venue! A little gem hidden in the city! Indoor and outdoor spaces and…read moreplenty of room for various activities to.make your event special!

If you're having a party here please invite me because I LOVE this venue. It's modern, it's sleek,…read moreand perfect for so many different occasions such as: Wedding venue for the modern bride Corporate bash Bar/bat-mitzvahs Large bday party (hint hint to my husband...perfect spot for my 30th!) And more! It's a rather large space so you can do a cocktail party for up to 600 peeps and a sit-down dinner for up to 250. I've looked into doing a party there in the past and they have a preferred list of caterers, which they are unable to stray from. A bit annoying if you have your own preferred caterer that is NOT on their list, but they do have some good caterers including the muy overpriced Blue Plate catering and Entertaining Company, which did a very nice job at the Anti Defamation League event I attended at CIC this past weekend. So yeah..I'm happy to throw on my party dress and stilettos anytime for a party at CIC so put me on your invite list. Oh, and if my presence isn't enough...I buy nice gifts too.

My husband and I got married at the Walden on August 15, 2026. We wish we could get married here…read moreall over again! First off, our planning team led by Briscel and Katie Rose were THE BEST! They kept us on track throughout our year of planning and the day-of Briscel made everything run extremely smooth. We got to just focus on each other and our loved ones! The all-inclusive venue, planning, food, and beverage package is well worth the cost! The planning team made it easy to get ideas around theme, decor, and extra surprises, as well as providing a list of reliable and trustworthy vendors. Matt and the food and beverage team were excellent to work with and were able to easily incorporate our custom named signature cocktails into the package. There was a variety of drink choices for all ages and preferences (including N/A cocktails!). It's been a few weeks since our wedding and I still have guests telling me they loved our food and drinks. I've also had several guests be extremely impressed with how the day-of staff handled dietary restrictions. Everyone that indicated via their RSVP that they had allergies or special diets were given appropriate meals without having to ask or remind the team of their allergies. The space itself is extremely flexible and can be dramatically changed or used as is. Truly a blank canvas for any wild ideas. The space is accessible with ramps, elevators, and bathrooms on every floor. Even better, there is free and secure onsite parking in the attached lot with plenty of space for anyone driving to the event. Another game changer is the on-site bridal suite which you have access to all day! The morning of my wedding, I was not feeling well and had to arrive a little later than scheduled to start getting ready. If we had planned for the bridal party to get ready in my hotel room there would have been no way we could have started on time! Just one way the Walden helps with unexpected hurdles. Unique to this venue is the Tasting Party. All couples plus 4 guests are invited to the Walden in the Winter where you're able to meet a variety of vendors, see the space with creative decor, and of course select your food from a wide variety of delicious and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Additionally, it rained on our wedding day, so our initial plans to take photos downtown and having our first look on the rooftop were not able to happen. However, things turned out much better than I could have hoped! The Walden reception space is beautiful during the day and created a gorgeous space and light for our first look photos. The venue is a very close drive to Garfield Park Conservatory which made for excellent photos. We also got to take second look photos on the rooftop after sunset which turned out to be some of our favorite pictures! The team is really flexible and able to make great suggestions when weather gets in the way! All of our guests said the whole wedding day felt extremely personalized and true to myself and my husband. It would not have been possible without the Walden team! Thank you to the Walden team and we are keeping our fingers crossed we get invited to someone else's wedding here in the future! Photography: Emma Varley Videography: OakHouse Floral: flowerchild Decor: MDM

My wife and I were married here on April 12th 2026 and it was the best day of our lives. Walden was…read morean absolutely major contributor to the best day of our lives. Oh and by the way, it was the 2nd wedding we planned. Our original plan was having a wedding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in April, but due to unforeseen circumstances we had to cancel ~50 days out and plan a whole new wedding. Walden saved us, especially our wedding planners, Sydni and Katie-Rose. The venue was empathetic to our situation and they were so prepared to take on the challenge and help us get a new wedding planned from scratch. From the start, we felt so comfortable and knew that we were going to pull it off and still throw the wedding of our dreams despite our circumstance. The communication was open, and regular. Walden put us in touch with all sorts of vendors. They allowed my wife and I to consider our options, while keeping us on a tight schedule. All of our vendors expressed positive notes and experiences with Walden. Both spaces, the ceremony area, and the reception/cocktail area are beautiful spaces that give any couple an open canvas to design their dream wedding. That's exactly what we got. Our guests loved the ceremony, they loved the space, they loved the giant bar, they loved the incredible drinks, and they ESPECIALLY loved the food. I will recommend any engaged couple or a couple interested in renewing their vows to host their event at Walden. Ask for Sydni and/or Katie-Rose and your visions will come true!

I hosted a baby shower at Space 1858 and absolutely loved the space and working with the event…read moremanager was easy and manageable. The space itself is beautiful and open. The front of the space is white with a lot of windows to allow in light for any event. The windows are lined with white, airy curtains that allow light in but give privacy to the attendees. There is a cool brick wall on one side of the space. The back portion of the space includes a kitchenette (no stove) and a space for all of the chairs/tables. A long hallway leads to the back entrance where the trashcans and recycling bins are located. The management includes cleaning supplies, a broom, trash bags, and a ladder. I loved the DIY nature of this rental. You can decide to bring in your own food or have it catered by any company you choose. Since the space is small it would work best for groups of 50 or less and even less depending on the type of seating. More layout and seating info on their site. Logistics- The management puts everything in writing and explains everything in detail so that the day of logistics is seamless. The bathroom is well stocked with toilet paper and hand towels. If you decide to have alcohol you must buy alcohol insurance (more info on their site). You cannot tack, velcro, or 3M stick to their walls. If you do so, there is a fine, or you can purchase more insurance to use whatever materials you want (more info on their site). You will also need to purchase event insurance. All info on their site and on the contract. You will need to clean the space after your event. However, management does have a cleaning crew come in before each event to clean up (so the space is clean for you when you arrive). A word of advice- 1) If you host in winter, you'll need an additional coat rack. 2) If you decide on half-day rental, give yourself enough time to organize, decorate, and clean up at the end. There was another event in the evening on when I hosted my shower and we hauled ass to get everything cleaned in time. 3) Not completely ADA accessible (there is one stair up through every door). However, the bathroom is large and fits a wheelchair. Also, our guest used the back entrance to bring her chair in. It worked well for her. All in all, I would recommend as a small events venue/space.

I can't say enough good things about this venue! My husband and I looked everywhere for the right…read morespace for our wedding and Space 1858 was perfect. The room is essentially a blank slate, which allowed us to do the decorating we wanted. It's well-lit. It's incredibly well-priced and they allowed us to bring our own caterer and beverages. It was easy to plug a laptop into their sound system for our wedding and reception soundtrack, and our guests had a blast. The kitchen is a bit small but it worked fine for cold appetizers. Christina was very helpful in making it available for viewing numerous times. We will have beautiful memories of our wedding day forever, and working with Space 1858 was one of the easiest parts of planning the wedding--stress-free, which we really needed!

We love having our parties here. Lori is the best. We had 2 parties here. 21st bday and 75th bday…read more Great location clean and well organized. Huge bar and nice kitchen area. Microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator and sink. Just Bring your own stuff: decorations, food and cleaning supplies. Great price great location. You can use the funeral home parking lot across the street as long as you ask first. Working bathrooms and bar area. Fits 100 people tightly.

I love renting out this place! The price is amazing and Laurie is a sweetheart someone please give…read morethis lady a raise!

We had our wedding here September 2024 on a Friday. We toured in January 2024 and sealed the deal 2…read moreweeks later. What is really great is that they have a calendar already on their website of availability, removing that initial email-tag and we only reached out after seeing one of the dates we wanted was available. Alex (the owner). Alex and Orlando (Event Manager) were fantastic. Really great communicators, friendly, accommodating, and just good people. We had good vibes from them immediately which put our wedding planning (which was a tight timeline and a destination wedding) at ease. Alex and Orlando were present the day of and everything with the venue was so smooth. Our grand entrance with Orlando driving us in the Tuk Tuk was something our guests still talk about! The curve appeal has a lot to be desired but that I think that's also the charm of the Fairlie - it's like a hidden gem. The high ceilings are so grand with floor to ceilings curtains which section off the space perfectly so you can have your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in one space. The space is that Chicago Industrial vibe but has a lot of potential to create. The double staircase is a showstopper and when I saw, I knew I wanted to dress it up. There's also a small parking lot which was great for immediate family and plenty of free street parking in the area. Tables and chairs are included as well as the Tuk tuk! They also already have some great uplighting in the space where we felt like we didn't need to purchase any extra. What really drew us to the space was: 1. BYOB (that was with your caterer). They do have a preferred list of caterers and we went with Hearty Boys. 2. TWO bridal suites for use, a groom suite on the main floor, and a bride suite on the upper mezzanine level 3. Can party as late as Midnight (required to have 90 minute cleanout time for vendors) 4. There is a large space additional space in the Mezzanine level where we able to have our traditional Tea Ceremony before our wedding ceremony for family only (at no extra cost). Overall, we had a really great experience with Fairlie and would recommend to anyone looking at Chicago venues.

i had a tour at the Fairlie and when I tell you this place has everything!! This place was so…read moregorgeous. it has high ceilings and a lot of windows for natural lighting which is a big plus for loft style spaces.. The owner was so friendly and answered every question I had. she also took her time with me and answered every question I had. This venue is a 10/10!