Downtown Chicago Wedding Venues

Weddings at The Gwen

Gather and Celebrate at The Gwen

A milestone event deserves a landmark location. Here, you’ll find pure glamour, history, and style — all with an artistic soul. Plan your wedding at The Gwen in the storied McGraw-Hill building, a golden era icon, ideally situated in the heart of Chicago. From the unconventional to the classic, our newly-reimagined indoor and outdoor venues are made for chic rooftop receptions, intimate elopements, and glittering celebrations.

Under the bright lights of Michigan Avenue, memories are made to last a lifetime, and the picturesque backdrops — and photo ops — are endless. And with over 460 spots to shop, eat, and discover just steps away, experiencing the city can be an anytime affair.

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Private 3,000 sq ft terrace
460+ nearby city attractions
Flexible indoor & outdoor spaces
Sweeping skyline views
Inspired on-site catering
Old-meets-new decor & ambiance

The Gallery Terrace

Located adjacent to our ballroom, the new 6th floor Gallery Terrace is the perfect open-air addition to your Windy City nuptials, social or corporate event. Toast to the start of a new beginning and dance the night away under the stars or meet, mix and mingle with a view. Whatever your reason for gathering at The Gwen, you’ll want to be the first to host your next event here.

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Wedding Offer

Celebrate your special moments at The Gwen, where glamour, history, and style converge in uniquely reimagined indoor and outdoor venues.

Tie the knot in 2024 at The Gwen and enjoy exclusive perks, including a stay in our signature two-bedroom Gwen Lux Suite, up to two terrace suite upgrades, upgraded linen and chiavari chairs, late-night bites for the couple, a specialty cocktail during dinner service, and discounted parking.

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