Walden Chicago
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $25,000
Guest capacity
Up to 275 seated guests
About this venue
Walden Chicago offers a blend of urban charm and modern elegance in the heart of the city. The venue’s spacious layout with high ceilings and exposed brick walls creates a unique atmosphere for any wedding. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and customizable options that cater to various wedding styles. The outdoor courtyard adds a special touch, perfect for ceremonies and cocktail hours. With its prime location and exceptional service, Walden Chicago is an ideal choice for couples seeking a memorable and stylish celebration.
Our event spaces
First Floor - Cocktail and Reception
A space that wows your guests at every phase of your event!
Our first floor is the crown jewel of Walden! As soon as you cross the entrance to the reception and cocktail space you are immediately greeted to versatile room that feels both cozy and spacious at the same time. We decided to white wash the original brick to bring in a light and airy feel to contrast with the industrial floors and ceilings. We fell in love with the original ceilings of the building and opted to keep them as is!!
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
9,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for up and down lighting - 60 ft bar - High tops & lounge furniture for cocktail hour - In-house speaker system - Mother's room - Men and women's restrooms -Coat check - Designated Vendor area - Track curtain to change the layout of the space we see fit!
Second Floor - Ceremony Space
Bright and fresh ceremony room bordered by large windows on both sides
As soon as you step into the room, you can immediately envision yourself walking down the aisle towards our organic feature wall. This space has retained the original building's brick coloring which is balanced out by the neutral wood-tones of our floors and the walls of the bar. Windows facing East and West promises beautiful natural lighting for as long as the Sun is up. For our winter weddings, we dim the lighting to ensure your space is intimate and romantic as you would like.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for track lighting and light feature that is near the bar - 15 ft bar for welcome drinks and cocktail hour - men and women restrooms - Spacious Bridal suite with Hair & Makeup stations and full bath - Feature wall for ceremony backdrop - In-house speakers
First Floor - Cocktail and Reception
A space that wows your guests at every phase of your event!
Our first floor is the crown jewel of Walden! As soon as you cross the entrance to the reception and cocktail space you are immediately greeted to versatile room that feels both cozy and spacious at the same time. We decided to white wash the original brick to bring in a light and airy feel to contrast with the industrial floors and ceilings. We fell in love with the original ceilings of the building and opted to keep them as is!!
Guest capacity
Up to 275 Seated
Up to 350 Standing
Square footage
9,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for up and down lighting - 60 ft bar - High tops & lounge furniture for cocktail hour - In-house speaker system - Mother's room - Men and women's restrooms -Coat check - Designated Vendor area - Track curtain to change the layout of the space we see fit!
Second Floor - Ceremony Space
Bright and fresh ceremony room bordered by large windows on both sides
As soon as you step into the room, you can immediately envision yourself walking down the aisle towards our organic feature wall. This space has retained the original building's brick coloring which is balanced out by the neutral wood-tones of our floors and the walls of the bar. Windows facing East and West promises beautiful natural lighting for as long as the Sun is up. For our winter weddings, we dim the lighting to ensure your space is intimate and romantic as you would like.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- Dimmers for track lighting and light feature that is near the bar - 15 ft bar for welcome drinks and cocktail hour - men and women restrooms - Spacious Bridal suite with Hair & Makeup stations and full bath - Feature wall for ceremony backdrop - In-house speakers
Available services that can be provided by Walden Chicago
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Glassware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
22 reviews
In love with Walden!!! Don't think, just book!
We could not have been happier with our decision to get married at Walden! From the moment we booked our date, the planning process was made seamless and actually enjoyable thanks to the incredible built-in planning team, Kalila and Ally. Having coordinators included in the cost of the venue was such a valuable bonus, and they truly made all the difference. Kalila and Ally were there with us every step of the way, staying on top of every detail for our 18-month engagement/wedding planning journey. They reached out to vendors, followed up on our behalf when needed, and offered spot-on recommendations that perfectly suited our vision and budget. Their guidance and expertise helped us make the best choices, and their input kept us calm and organized. On top of their professionalism, they were so down-to-earth and fun to work with, bringing energy and laughter to every planning session and making the entire experience even more memorable. One of the highlights was the collaborative online planning tool we had access to as part of booking Walden. It kept everything organized in one place, allowing us to easily stay in touch with our planners, track tasks, and manage finances and contracts. It was loaded with helpful resources, making planning a breeze. Walden provided us with much more than a beautiful venue. They gave us an incredible planning experience and an amazing team that felt like family by the time the wedding arrived. The entire wedding party and all the family members who were there the entire day of the wedding had nothing but amazing things to say too...they were all shocked at how much support we had throughout the entire day to the point where we did not have to lift a finger. And don't even get us started on the food and bar...we've never been complimented more in our lives. We were shocked at how insanely good the food and drinks were at our tasting party months before the wedding, but we were curious if it would live up to the hype on our actual wedding day where we had 216 guests. It might've been even better on our wedding day! Guests were raving about our food and drinks. We were told by nearly every guest that it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding, bar none. We even had sober people come up to us and go on and on about how amazing even the mocktails were. The only thing we regret is being too excited and not having enough of an appetite to truly enjoy dinner as the bride and groom. But even so, our planning team made sure the servers packaged up our entrees so we could take them home a few days later when we came back to the venue to pick up our belongings. Honestly, there are a million other reasons why we'd recommend Walden for your wedding venue, but this is already getting to be too long of a review. Basically, if you’re looking for an all-inclusive venue where you’re genuinely taken care of every step of the way, we cannot recommend Walden highly enough! Thank you, Kalila and Ally, the entire bar/service staff, and truly just everyone at Walden for helping make our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more! P.S. - Make sure you get golden hour photos on the rooftop at Walden...we are soooo delighted with our photos from up there.
100% recommend Walden for a stress free wedding!
100% would recommend Walden for a stress-free wedding experience!!! We knew Walden was our venue when we read about their full-service wedding packages including planners, kitchen/bar all under one roof. After we toured the venue, we could not wait to have our wedding here. Our main planners were Hannah and Briscel, and we had the pleasure of a 3rd planner, Ally with a last-minute day-of staffing change. Hannah and Briscel took the stress out of wedding planning, keeping us on track with every detail and vendor. Ally made sure the wedding day ran seamlessly. One of the best things we loved about working with the planners was their recommendations for local vendors (floral, DJ, photography etc.). Their assistance contacting and coordinating calls/quotes from vendors was also a huge help. Every possible detail regarding the wedding was accounted for, so we were certain nothing would be missed along the way. Now for the fun part, our wedding day was absolutely perfect and better than we ever dreamt. The coordinators kept us on schedule and sent an itinerary in advance, so everyone knew where to be and what was coming up next. They handled all of the communication with vendors and all the little details, so we could fully be present on our wedding day. We did not have any moments of stress, or panic, and was rarely asked any questions or to do any tasks. The Walden team set everything up for us from the welcome sign to the memorial table and of course the gorgeous reception room. It’s like suddenly we got teleported into our Pinterest vision board! A big shout out to Nick and Matt, the kitchen and bar staff. They were absolutely amazing! The drinks were awesome, the bartenders could make any drink guests wanted including mocktails. The food was incredible, so many guests complimented on how delicious their meals were. We also really appreciated their accommodations for various food restrictions and preferences. Overall, the Walden staff has truly thought of everything. They made the very daunting task of planning a wedding much more manageable, and made the whole day that much more special. Could not think of a better venue in the area for folks planning a wedding!
Amazing Experience with Walden Chicago
We had the wedding of our dreams at Walden Chicago!! From the very first inquiry, the Walden planning team was responsive, patient, and timely in addressing all of our questions, which was especially helpful since we planned most of the wedding remotely. Special thanks to our lead planner and coordinator, Kalila and Briscel, who went above and beyond to ensure every detail and our vision was executed flawlessly! The venue itself is gorgeous which provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. We received countless compliments from our guests on the beautiful space and fantastic food and drinks. We are so grateful to have celebrated our wedding at Walden Chicago!!!
The best to ever do weddings!
The team at Walden Chicago was a dream to work with for our wedding. Their communication was efficient, responsive, and kind throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work and the value they provided was absolutely essential to our day and overall amazing. The planning and execution of our special day was absolutely flawless, and the Walden team truly made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. Their incredible staff, phenomenal food and drinks, and stunning facilities left our guests in awe of the entire experience. We could not have asked for a better venue or team to bring our wedding vision to life. The Walden is well worth the investment for a beautiful, love-filled wedding weekend.
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