A Breath of Fresh Air: 11 of the Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Chicago

Style: Family-owned event center located in the heart of the city, highlighted by an open-air courtyard which can be converted to an enclosed, air-conditioned venue via the retractable roof.

Style: Dramatic events inside the historic Terminal Building or under the spacious Lakeside Tent, set on a 91-acre peninsula surrounded by Burnam Harbor and Lake Michigan and with remarkable skyline views.

Style: Expansive venue and luxurious gardens tucked between the Bird Haven Greenhouse and the 630-acre Pilcher Park, highlighted by an Italian Renaissance-style greenhouse with spectacular floral shows and seasonal motifs from fall through spring.

Style: One-of-a-kind prairie-style venue set right on the lakefront

Fab Feature: Say "I do" on the picture-perfect Lakefront Green, with its panoramic views of the city beyond. Al fresco cocktails are lovely on the East Terrace, while the flexible main event space boasts walls of windows that bring the outside in.

Style: Magnificent North Shore country club set against a backdrop of a verdant18-hole private golf course and 100 lush acres of prime wetlands.

Style: Chic artist loft venue and rooftop
Fab Feature: Exchange vows with jaw-dropping skyline views on the cool rooftop deck, which is full of cool elements, like hand-crafted bench seating, a lattice-work trellis, and a built-in bar strung with café lighting.

Style: Architectural stunner surrounded by wildlife

Fab Feature: This iconic spot boasts gorgeous Prairie School design with a vaulted skylit ceiling, Tiffany-inspired glass chandeliers, and breathtaking views of Chicago's famous skyline.

Style: Upscale golf club ringed with natural beauty

Fab Feature: Exchange vows on the verdant lawns or next to the serene lake, snap memorable photos on the picturesque bridge, and then move the party into the Ballroom, which boasts wonderful views of the surrounding fairways and tree-covered hills through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Style: Iconic museum with an impressive two-level event event space

Fab Features: You'll celebrate in one of many unforgettable locations, from al fresco courtyard ceremonies with remarkable skyline views to dining and dancing beneath a 122-foot-long titanosaur, the largest dinosaur ever discovered.

Style: A floating celebration aboard one of six private vessels
Fab Feature: The vessels' open-air skydecks offer spectacular views of the shoreline & cityscape from Lake Michigan or the Chicago River.

Style: Historic country estate nestled on lush 150+-acre grounds
Fab Feature: Built in 1929 and originally named “Windy Pines,” the home calls to mind a Northern European country house. In 1976 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Venue: The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens