WHIM Chicago

Select services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests

About this venue

WHIM Chicago is an immersive art space curated by hundreds of Chicago artists. Host your event in the Lobby of Second Chances and the Enchanted Forest and treat your guests to the immersive walk through experience. Full service bar with immersive and playful cocktail menu.

Seated guest capacity

  • 30-150

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1225 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Our event spaces

Click the arrow buttons to navigate. The carousel content will change when you click.

Lobby of Second Chances/Enchanted Forest

WHIM Chicago is an immersive art space curated by hundreds of Chicago artists.

Give your guests the most exclusive experience in Chicago as you sit inside an artists playground.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,100

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Room cost

3500-6000

Available services that can be provided by WHIM Chicago

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Wifi

Reviews

Write a review

5.0 out of 5

2 reviews

Write a review

  • Perfect Evening!

    •Verified review
    •Amy•Jul 1, 2024

    WHIM was a perfect evening out with friends! While checking in, we got our first glimpse at the magnificent art space that is Whim. So much to look at! Then we made our way over to the bar area. Our bartender made some recommendations based on what we liked to drink. The walk through experience was like nothing I’d seen before. Each room was unique, yet it told a different story about time. After our walk through we went to the art gallery and saw the featured art for Pride. I love that Whim supports all artists!!

  • Special Venue - Amazing Staff!

    •Verified review
    •Erin•Jul 1, 2024

    Our wedding here was unbelievable! The venue is so special and one of a kind. The communication leading up to our wedding was amazing and it felt like they really cared about making our wedding day perfect. The staff day-of were so bubbly and kind -- our guests had the best time. Overall awesome staff, super fun and artistic venue!

Explore other vendors serving Chicago, IL

Complete your dream team

Other venues in Chicago

Other wedding services nearby