Loft on Lake


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests



About this venue

Loft on Lake provides a versatile and industrial-chic venue in Chicago’s West Loop/Fulton Market District. The venue’s exposed brick walls, timber beams, and 65ft skylight create a unique and inviting atmosphere. Guests enjoy the open layout and customizable options, allowing couples to personalize their wedding experience. The dedicated staff and comprehensive planning services ensure a smooth and memorable event. Loft on Lake is ideal for couples seeking a stylish and flexible space with an urban flair.

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Our event spaces

Main Room

Versatile & customizable space to fit any specification!

“We wanted our day to feel like a party that we’d host in our house - if our house could hold 200 people. Cue Jill and Loft on Lake, who made our wedding the most joyful, warm, and beautiful day we could have imagined. Everyone had an amazing time, and I cannot recommend this venue more highly!”

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,025

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

No posts or obstructed views, with 12-24ft high ceilings, Copper-gloss concrete floors, 65ft Skylight allowing plenty of daytime light, Abundant Dimmable Lighting Throughout, Colored Uplighting Options, Cocktail Lounge Area with Lounge Furniture Included, Large Bridal Suite with Full Length Mirror & Sink Full Service Kitchen & Commercial Grade Appliances On-Site Venue Manager Day-of Coordination available, Flexibility with setup, deliveries & pickups Complimentary 1-hr Rehearsal

Room cost

$7,000 Saturdays; $6,000 Fridays/Sundays - 10hr rental

Cocktail Room

Transition space for cocktail hour.

The cocktail hour space serves as an area for your guests to mingle while the caterer transforms the Main Room from ceremony into reception, aka 'The Magic Hour' Enjoy the wonderful lighting throughout this area to create the perfect ambiance for your guests to catch up with one another!

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 150 Standing

Square footage

1,200

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

60" Monitor for Photo slideshow Display In-house pre-wired speakers for DJ use Variety of Easels available for use for no charge 4ft wooden farm table for place cards/card box, etc. Faux fireplace with candlelight included 2 Large Format Decorative Vintage Cameras Coat closet with Hangers Classic Chandeliers Exposed Loft Elements of wood, ductwork Wonderful lighting throughout Lounge Furniture Window Candle treatment or sheer drape options Glow Bar, easily customizable with a static cling decal

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Main Room

Versatile & customizable space to fit any specification!

“We wanted our day to feel like a party that we’d host in our house - if our house could hold 200 people. Cue Jill and Loft on Lake, who made our wedding the most joyful, warm, and beautiful day we could have imagined. Everyone had an amazing time, and I cannot recommend this venue more highly!”

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,025

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

No posts or obstructed views, with 12-24ft high ceilings, Copper-gloss concrete floors, 65ft Skylight allowing plenty of daytime light, Abundant Dimmable Lighting Throughout, Colored Uplighting Options, Cocktail Lounge Area with Lounge Furniture Included, Large Bridal Suite with Full Length Mirror & Sink Full Service Kitchen & Commercial Grade Appliances On-Site Venue Manager Day-of Coordination available, Flexibility with setup, deliveries & pickups Complimentary 1-hr Rehearsal

Room cost

$7,000 Saturdays; $6,000 Fridays/Sundays - 10hr rental


Loft on Lake packages

Day-of Coordination

Peak pricing $1,500

Off-peak pricing $1,500

Description

If you're not hiring a planner, we hope you consider at least having a day-of coordinator to help you create a timeline, flowing floor plan and also manage all the day-of logistics and timing with your vendors.

What’s included
  • Various Card Box and Table number options

Photo Booth

Peak pricing $800

Off-peak pricing $800

Description

Our Photo Booth is dedicated for Loft on Lake events, so it's either setup for your event or in storage, no competition with outside events. Our self-service, enclosed photo booth is available in color or black and white prints. Two photo strips print right away, with reprints available, and you'll have access to download your full gallery after your event.

What’s included
  • Two photo strips print immediately, plus reprints
  • Large assortment of props (hats, glasses, signs)
  • May add on a Guestbook Package
  • No set hours, it can be open for your whole event!

Photography

Peak pricing $4,000

Off-peak pricing $4,000

Description

Our experienced photo team can be activated for your wedding! We offer a bundle package price if you decide you'd like to use our in-house team in addition to renting the space.

What’s included
  • 8 or 10hr package
  • always 2 photographers
  • Timeline creation, shot list, photo locations

Available services that can be provided by Loft on Lake

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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  • Loft on Lake is amazing!

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    Tiffany F.Dec 22, 2022

    I cannot recommend Loft on Lake highly enough. The space is just beautiful! We knew we wanted to have our wedding there as soon as we walked into the event space. The decorations are simple and lovely and recreate a wonderful warm and inviting environment. So many of our guests commented on how beautiful the space was. We didn't use any additional decorations as the exposed brick and curtained walls provided all the ambiance needed. Jill was also so wonderful to work with. She was responsive to all forms of communication and quick to answer any questions. Other vendors also commented on how much they enjoy working with her. Such a great experience and also at a great price! Thanks for everything!

  • SPECTACULAR All-In-One Venue + GREAT Team!!!

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    Tom MunacoApr 15, 2021

    We were the videographers for Bridget and Kevin's wedding last September. From the start, we were very impressed! We met with Bridget and Kevin's entire team of vendors in-person, including Jill w/ Loft on Lake, as well as their photography and DJ team - something that isn't always done, believe it or not! We were given a clear rundown of the day and shown around their amazing venue weeks in advance so we knew exactly what to expect on the wedding day. Jill also went out of her way to ensure we (the vendors) were fed, which is something that SO MANY event managers/coordinators fail to do! We highly recommend hosting your wedding at Loft on Lake and we look forward to working there again soon!!

  • Beautiful Loft Venue with Amazing Skylight!

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    DeborahJan 12, 2021

    Loft on Lake is such a unique space with natural beauty that stands alone with the brick interiors with architectural uplighting to a beautiful skylight that lends itself as a natural aisle for ceremonies creating an ethereal feel. They also added on lighting from chandeliers to ceiling globe lights. The team on site with Jill and Cher are amazing, they're attentive to every detail from beginning to end! Also check out Lofty Wedding Photography, their in-house photographer. So if you are looking for the perfect venue to have your Dream Wedding....look no further!

  • Stunning Venue!!!!!

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    Faraz IyoobJan 12, 2021

    As a vendor in the events industry, we’ve been fortunate enough to have Loft on Lake as a partner. Not only does their intimate venue speak for itself, their management (Jill and Char) staff are one of the best people to work with in the industry. We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with Loft on Lake in 2021.