JW Marriott Chicago

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $35,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Originally designed in 1914 by renowned architect Daniel Burnham, our luxurious Landmark hotel is a premier wedding venue. The JW Marriott Chicago offers classic elegance and modern style, surrounded by the Windy City's finest dining, entertainment and cultural experiences. JW Marriott Chicago features 44,000 square feet of flexible event venues, each elegantly designed to sweep you off your feet. Your wedding guests will be enchanted by the soaring ceilings, majestic chandeliers and exquisite architecture. Each of our hotel's venues is available to be included in your customized wedding package.

Seated guest capacity

  • 400

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

    151 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

    Our event spaces

    Burnham Ballroom

    6,000 square feet. Seating for up to 300 wedding guests. Continuous space with no pillars or air walls. Painted glass domed ceiling from the original bank building. Hand-blown custom glass chandeliers. Adjoining Burnham Foyer.

    Guest capacity

    Up to 300 Seated

    Square footage

    6,000

    Grand Ballroom

    8,000 square feet. Seating for up to 450 wedding guests. 24-foot ceilings. Crystal chandeliers Subdued, elegant decor compliments any color scheme. Option to partition off space for smaller ceremonies. Adjoining Grand Ballroom Foyer overlooks the stunning marble lobby.

    Guest capacity

    Up to 450 Seated

    Square footage

    8,000

    Lobby

    Lobby lounge with fireplace. Twin cascading staircases offer impressive wedding photo opportunities. Brightly lit and adorned with Italian marble.

    Burnham Ballroom

    6,000 square feet. Seating for up to 300 wedding guests. Continuous space with no pillars or air walls. Painted glass domed ceiling from the original bank building. Hand-blown custom glass chandeliers. Adjoining Burnham Foyer.

    Guest capacity

    Up to 300 Seated

    Square footage

    6,000

    Available services that can be provided by JW Marriott Chicago

    Services & amenities

    • Bar services
    • Catering services
    • Clean up
    • Dance floor
    • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
    • Event coordinator
    • Event staff
    • Lighting/Sound
    • On-site accommodations
    • Service staff
    • Set up
    • Wedding cake services
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Wifi

    Reviews

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    • We were thrilled with everything the JW provided!

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      •David H.•Jun 20, 2024

      WOW! We recently hosted our daughter’s wedding in the Burnham Ballroom at the JW Marriott on west Adams, and it was a huge success on every level. There may be many hotels in the downtown/River North area that can accommodate 250 for a wedding, but none matched the combination of value, historic beauty, and a dedicated & coordinated team that is so client-focused as the JW Marriott downtown. From our first jaw-dropping peek at the remodeled exquisite Burnham Ballroom (after viewing over 20 other nearby venues), the JW instantly “vaulted” into first place. But first we had to get through the contract negotiating process, and Anita made that stress-free. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, responsive, candid and friendly, and is empowered to make most contract tweaks without constantly having to get approvals from others. The JW also offers a choice of various incentives to make the package even more attractive. And when you consider that nearly everything is included and onsite, the JW is a surprisingly good value over some of the trendy raw spaces. Once the contract was signed, Anita handed off the ongoing coordination to Bridget Kalsch and her team. Bridget is experienced, calming, patient and low-key, keeps track of every detail, has great and practical suggestions, and is uber-responsive to e-mail. Chef Lori was also incredibly amenable to tweaking recipes (in view of our restrictions). We were expecting “wedding food,” but we and our guests were all blown away by the presentation, preparation and portions. From appetizers through to the "Afterglow" of late-night snacks, everything was unique, plentiful, memorable and delicious. Jackie and her team made everything go smoothly on the day-of. We had thrown another wedding in the Loop just 11 months before and the JW team exceeded every expectation. Even our planner said he’d never seen a wedding for 250 people go so smoothly, with no hiccups. We are admittedly a high-maintenance client, and appreciated all of the following. • We had many dietary restrictions/preferences, and specialty elements we wanted included, and they made everything happen. • We needed to accommodate a large number of out-of-towners, and Patricia made the process painless and seamless. • The fourth floor setup, with its multiple breakout rooms and large hospitality suite adjacent to the Ballroom, is extremely convenient and flexible for before, during and after the wedding. • The bridal suite was spacious, gorgeous and flowed through to the adjoining guest room, so the large bridal party had plenty of space to relax and get ready (including hair and makeup) the morning-of; the hospitality suite was a perfect place for the groomsmen to get ready and for an afterparty for the bride & groom’s friends. • The historic lobby and second floor of the hotel provide an elegant backdrop for portraits/photos. • The Encore team, headed by Bob Heise, which handles the AV and the sophisticated lighting options for the Ballroom ceiling, was creative and helpful. • Unlike some high-profile ballrooms in the Chicago area, the Burnham Ballroom, with its arched ceiling, is acoustically perfect. We’re done planning weddings, but we’d strongly and enthusiastically recommend the JW! They went above & beyond in every way.

    • Amazing venue and team!

      •Verified review
      •Paige T.•Mar 9, 2022

      We had our wedding (ceremony & reception) in the Burnham Ballroom at the JW Marriott and were beyond impressed with every aspect of our experience. The team was a pleasure to work with and met every request with a smile. Our guests were blown away by the grandeur of the room and how the Marriott team was able to transform the space between the ceremony & reception (special thank you to the Encore team for making the room beautiful with ceiling lighting!). Chrissy was our event manager and was always available to answer any questions we had leading up to the event, and during the festivities as well. Our guests continue to rave about the food, and how quick the waiter service was - they really helped keep the event on track! On top of all of that, the hotel rooms were stunning, and the JW team accommodated our need for a bigger bridal suite. We can’t thank everyone enough for making our day so special.

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