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.

Always down for anything food. Especially, when the venue is amazing and you can get great pictures…read moreby the water. Not to mention the bonus of valet parking. So nice to meet so many foodies, restaurant and bar owners. The energy level was high, the DJ was doing his thing, the food was amazing and the drinks flowed nicely. This was my first masquerade and I had the time of my life! Will do it again next year.

I love raw spaces that you can transform for events and Rockwell on the River is that exactly, I…read morerecently attended a bar mitzvah here and was super impressed with the space. It's absolutely massive so I'd recommend for a large party, although it looks like you can divide it into a smaller space if necessary too. This space was beautifully decorated for this particular bar mitzvah and do think very high centerpieces are best due to the high ceilings. It was february so everything was done inside, although they did connect a heated tent for the kids cocktail hour. I'm headed to another event there in August where they plan to use the outdoor space for cocktail hour and I hear river boat rides are even an option. Super cool! I'm sure they have lots of catering options to choose from, but this particular party used limelight and i thought the food was better than the average bar mitzvah/wedding. I would definitely consider this venue for an event. I don't love planning downtown events due to the long drive from the suburbs, but since this wasn't as far it took us about 45 minutes to get there from Glencoe on a Sat evening and then another 25 minutes home later that evening.

Came here for a wedding party. The food was excellent and the beers were too. Loved the Red Dragon…read moreale.

I hosted an event at River Room on April 28, 2023. We enjoyed a wonderful experience working with…read moreAdam and his entire staff. From the moment we toured the space and met with Adam to the clean-up the next day, every aspect of our event was handled with great detail. Adam thoroughly answered all of our questions, gave us guidance for vendors, and provided the highest level of customer service throughout our event planning and execution phases. The venue is amazing as it has beautiful views of the Chicago River and a great vibe with how they decorated the space. We had 200 guests attend our 80's Prom themed fundraiser. The venue layout is perfect for designing a cool themed event and it's super spacious with plenty of room both inside and outside on the patio deck overlooking the river. All of our guests raved about the venue...we can't wait to return next year! Thank you Adam and River Room staff!

I cannot say enough about Scott and Trigger Chicago. The space is amazing. Beautiful and eclectic…read morewith all the right vibes. Scott is probably one of the coolest guys I've met in a long time. Additionally, his professionalism and continued support, even throughout the day of, were second to none. My wife and I celebrated our 10 year Wedding Anniversary with a Vow Renewal celebration. Friends and family aging from 15 years old to 70+ (my Dad) all had an amazing time! Trigger Chicago, our staff (from Carol's Staffing) and our booze selection (from Carly w/ Bottles & Cans) were outstanding!! Everything was Top tier... 10 out of 10, and highly recommended!

The facility is modern, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of…read moreproductions -- from photography and film shoots to live performances and private events. The equipment and amenities are first-class, making setup smooth and efficient, while the lighting and acoustics are exceptional. Every corner of the space feels intentional, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. It's clear that Trigger was built by people who understand the creative process and what professionals need to bring their visions to life.

I seriously cannot say enough good about the Joinery after our wedding on May 9, 2026. Not only is…read moreit an incredibly beautiful space, but they are so easy to work with! Shay, the manager, is so organized and relaxed when planning an event. It seems like each week they add something new to improve the space. Our guests could not stop talking about how cool it was! the bar manager, Molly, was a wizard behind the bar and made the best signature cocktails! if you're looking for a space to host an event, book the joinery!

Zero regrets! The space is perfection and the Shay the venue…read moremanager is amazing. It was perfection from start to finish!

I have held two separate events in this building, which have gone so well. It's a great venue in…read moreChicago for anything from small meetings to large special events!

Paris312 is a must use for all your events. I recently planned a surprise party for my sister and…read morewhile this was a personal event, I plan on using them professionally in the future as well. The website is incredibly easy to navigate and the options are both abundant but not overwhelming. The color schemes are perfectly coordinated. You somehow want them all which to me shows the expert curation at play. I chose to have my arrangements be delivered directly to the site. Paris312 sent me a link so I could track the delivery in real time. Such a nice way to not worry. When I finally got to see them in real life, I was blown away. Yes these are high end balloons and wow do you get what you pay for. The custom balloon with my sisters name on it was HUGE and make the vibe perfect for the entrance. The number balloons were a perfect back drop for photos. The glitter balloons in the side arrangements just made everything sparkle a little extra. Do not hesitate to use this company. They are clearly professionals with good taste to boot. Thank you, Paris312!!! I only wish I had more pictures to share

Beware! Unprofessional, unresponsive, & unreliable. Sent in to request for 2 events, twice. No…read moreresponses. Sent an email was told they'd get back to me with a proposal, missed their own deadline. Sent another email to Nicole: "really don't appreciate the unprofessionalism. No response to my 2 internal request for a quote, I have to email you. Then your own deadline isn't met." Then Nicole asked me question some that I already answered in my initial requests. Clearly, no attentiveness or attention to detail. Sent me their basic cookie cutter event stuff. I didn't want their cookie cutter display stuff from their website. I wanted a quote for something unique. I answered her email questions then an Ali responses saying "Nicole is out of the office until Monday." She went on to tell me "12 days is enough for us to accommodate your requests." I don't think they could handle my request. As Nicole previously stated, "I sincerely apologize for the delay and completely understand your frustration. You're right that I had given you a timeline, and I'm sorry that I wasn't able to meet it or communicate the delay with you sooner. We are currently in the height of our busiest season, and our response and proposal lead times have unfortunately been longer than usual. That being said, I should have kept you updated rather than leaving you waiting. I am working on your decks and will have it over to you today. I really appreciate your patience and apologize again for the frustrating experience." I asked for the CEO, or person in charge of the business, and I was ignored. Again, why would I use this company? Why would you?

Excellent drinks, food and ambiance. Came here for my birthday and it's a super cute hole in the…read morewall. Special mention for the grilled calamari.

We Tried this place at Stevens convictions the server saying won't regret it. His Right!…read more For Starters we had the flight of wine (see Pic) with complimentary eggplant salad olives and bread. Olives were perfect not sour, Bread is crispy soft, eggplant salad was delicious. There is something about a flight of wines and it's corresponding over sized glasses that's very romantic. They were all excellent parings for our food which was: The French onion soup - a touch too sweet Bite me flat bread - light honest simple ingredients of Cheese and Tomato. Recommended. I like it Grilled Octopus salad - is ABSOLUTELY the Best perfect summer salad. The arugula is accompanied by orange grapes pineapple tomatoes drizzled in house dressing, it's summer in a bowl- it's perfect. This alone is reason to come back! Mediterranean mussels -heavy sauce pairs perfectly with the Syrah I know it's s red with seafood but in my humble opinion it's a match. The place is romantic (see pics). The small plates are not that small. The service was warm. Go check this place out. P.s place looks empty cause of outdoor seating.

This is a very nice event space that includes some pretty sweet automobiles around the perimeter,…read moreunique and yummy food vendor options, choice beverages, and a beau coup of artisans to peruse. Trash cans seemed to be lacking, had to dispose in the loo. Also, the main entrance/exit, does not seem conducive to the size of the venue space, i.e. awkward to enter, awkward to exit. I love Ravenswood and am glad to see this option included, please do consider for any events you have a need for.

We can not speak highly enough of our experience with Ravenswood Event Center. Our wedding was in…read moreJanuary 2026, on the coldest weekend in Chicago in 7 years, and the entire event went off flawlessly. Maria, our venue coordinator, was phenomenally organized and knew the entire event back to front and so thoroughly that even our families were telling us how impressed they were with the amount of care she put into our wedding. We chose the REC because we wanted as all-inclusive of an experience as possible, and that was exactly what we got. They handled the food (we paid for them to do desserts as well), all dinnerware/tables/chairs, staff, decor setup, cleanup, and non-alcoholic beverages (including three different mocktail options), and having Maria meant we weren't in need of a wedding or day-of coordinator. We held our event in the atrium and loft and it was the perfect size for our 150 guests. The food was delicious, the schedule was on track, and the space was breathtaking during a snowstorm.