The Carter Chicago

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $25,000 for off-peak dates, and $29,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $39

Catering services pricing

$170 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $170

Guest capacity

Up to 275 seated guests

About this venue

The Carter Chicago offers a blend of historic elegance and modern amenities in the city’s Near West Side. The venue’s grand ballroom features ornate details and high ceilings, creating a timeless and sophisticated setting. Guests enjoy the exceptional service and gourmet catering options, tailored to individual preferences. The outdoor courtyard adds a charming touch, perfect for ceremonies and receptions. With its combination of historic charm and modern convenience, The Carter Chicago provides a refined and versatile space for unforgettable weddings.

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Seated guest capacity

  • 75-275

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1948 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60612

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The Carter Chicago

Unique space with lots of amenities included that will make your event memorable

With a 6200 square foot indoor space and a 2200 square foot outdoor patio our venue is perfect for an outdoor ceremony and a beautiful indoor reception

Guest capacity

15-300 Seated

15-400 Standing

Square footage

10,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

7 crystal dimmable chandeliers private green room with private bathroom 500ft of dimmable café globe lights coat check room 8 built-in wall up-lights spacious outdoor patio ground floor access for ease of load-in/load-out 25 round dinner tables, 250 industrial stackable chairs 8 highboys, 5 cabaret tables and 10 rectangular tables 4 farm style accent tables 4 decorative green walls 2 wood barrels lounge furniture 2 custom rustic wooden bars

Room cost

$11,000 for 6 hours event on a Saturday

The Carter Chicago packages

Dinner Menu

75-275 guests

Peak pricing $125-140

Off-peak pricing $115-125

Description

Appetizers, Salad Course, Main Entree, Late Snack & Coffee Service

What’s included
  • Linens, Silverware, China, Glassware & Staff

Bar Service

75-275 guests

Peak pricing $42-49

Off-peak pricing $39-45

Description

Assortment of: Wine & Beer Tito's Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Bulleit Bourbon, American Blended LB Whiskey, Johny Walker Scotch & Tanqueray Gin

What’s included
  • Soft Drinks, Mixers & Garnish

Available services that can be provided by The Carter Chicago

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Valet - paid

Reviews

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  • Zero Regrets with the Carter!

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    •Nicole F.•Oct 3, 2023

    I couldn't be happier with our decision to book The Carter as our wedding venue! The staff made the night go flawlessly. My wedding coordinator even commented how impressed she was with how quick their staff was able to move throughout setup during the day. She also complimented the catering coordinator as being a complete pro. With The Carter you are required to use their caterer, D'Absolute, but that was not a problem for us because the food was phenomenal. Wedding food can be hit or miss, but we had multiple guests raving about everything from the apps to the late night snacks. Chris allowed us to include 2 signature drinks and customized our bar menu to whatever we wanted. Since I got married on my birthday Chris even upgraded our glassware free of charge which was such a sweet, unexpected gesture! They are very flexible with how you want to use the space, which I loved because we were able to make the event truly unique. What sold me on the space is that you don't need to add much additional decor because it's so beautiful on its own. The connecting courtyard comes with string lights. The interior space includes multiple chandeliers and string lights over the dance floor. Most other places you'd need to bring those details in, and pay for them. What I also love about the space is you get the "lofty, urban" feel without all of the pillars/poles in a typical loft space. You get high ceilings and an open floor plan, which makes the space look so much nicer (in my opinion). The cost is a little pricier than other venues we explored, however I 100% think we paid for higher quality and I have zero regrets.

  • The Perfect Wedding Venue!

    •Verified review
    •Claire B.•Jul 17, 2023

    My husband and I were fortunate enough to have our wedding reception at The Carter in June. From the moment we first toured The Carter up until a few days after our wedding, Chris (owner/operator) and the rest of The Carter staff went above and beyond for us. Chris was super responsive, so easy to work with, and created such an amazing vision for our day. Chris knows what is important to wedding guests and makes sure to prioritize those things - short lines for the bar, guests having a drink in their hand, food served quickly, etc. Everything about the space is perfect, the bridal suite is huge and has so much natural light. I got ready in the morning in the bridal suite and had 10 bridesmaids, my mom, 2 hair stylists, and 2 makeup artists in the space and there was plenty of room for all of us. Our hair stylists, makeup artists, and my bridesmaids raved about the bridal suite - definitely a huge perk of The Carter! The patio space is perfect for cocktail hour, I loved having that outdoor feature and so did our guests. The entrance/welcome space is stunning and such a great way to welcome guests into the space. The main reception area is so beautiful and has so much character with the brick walls and chandeliers that you need minimal decorations/florals which was a huge draw for me. The dance floor is big and fit our band along with all our guests. We were very fortunate to have a perfect 70 degree day so the garage doors were open throughout the entire cocktail hour and reception which was amazing. Literally, every single guest of ours raved about the space. I could go on and on about how amazing it is!! There is also parking easily available which is very rare for wedding venues in the city. We were also surprised the day of our wedding when they let us up onto the roof to get some fun golden hour shots. We had no idea they had roof space that was accessible for that type of pictures! I can't say enough about the staff at The Carter. I already mentioned how great Chris is. Stefan was a newer addition to The Carter staff and we were fortunate to work with him in the last week leading up to our wedding. He was there to let us drop off stuff a few days prior to the wedding and he had everything organized for us. The day of the wedding, Stefan was making sure our drinks for the bridal suite were on ice, he made sure trash was cleaned up, and would continually check on us to see if we needed anything. He told me, "you're not lifting a finger today" and me and my bridesmaids were so appreciative of everything he did for us. At the cocktail hour and reception, the servers and bartenders were great. Food came out quickly and there were no issues. Stefan was even sweet enough to let us leave some stuff after the reception and my friend came by to get the rest of it on Monday. Moral of the story is The Carter is hands down the best and really wants to make your wedding day perfect for you. Our day was literally perfection and we have The Carter to thank for that!

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