Chez
EST. 2014
247 East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Chez
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Chez provides a versatile space that can be transformed for any occasion.
Statuesque columns activate the seventeen-foot-tall interior. An architectural glass staircase leads to a mezzanine overlooking the main floor. Brilliant white brick walls, white drapery and polished concrete floors create an elegant loft aesthetic.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityHistoric BuildingLoft / Warehouse BuildingOther
Views
Cityscape
Style
Contemporary
Glamorous
Minimalistic
Sophisticated
Urban
Days Venue is closed
 
 
 
 
Best type of Celebrations
Baby Shower
Birthday Party
Bridal Shower
Charity Event
Corporate Event
Dinner Party
Product Launch
Holiday Party
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception
Social Event
Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Reception
Workshops: Creative, Photo, Etc.
Anniversary
Engagement Party
Elopement
Vow Renewal

Venue Setting

A Chicago luxury event venue ideally located just off of Michigan Avenue. Our loft wedding venue features soaring ceilings, white brick and elegant glass staircase.

Capacity

Seated
180
Buffet
180
Standing
275
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $120 to $180

Additional charges

$500 per hour for extension past midnight

 
 
 

Insurance

Additional Insurance Is Required To Host An Event At This Venue

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2014
Curfew
2 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Select A Caterer From The List Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Accommodations
The mezzanine level offers a private guest suite with rest rooms.
 
 
 
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
  • Dining Tables
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

 

 
 
 

Venue Features
The scene:

Unmatched Elegance. Unrivaled Location.

Chez is a stunning Chicago wedding venue that can be easily transformed for the wedding of your dreams. Original, white-painted brick walls and columns surround a contemporary glass staircase creating a unique wedding space with the perfect balance of something old and something new for your wedding day.

Chez’s unrivaled Chicago location, steps from Michigan ave, will delight your guests. Chez is within walking distance of The Mag Mile, the Lakefront, Water Tower Place, cultural institutions, the Chicago River, for out-of-town guests looking to explore the city.

Four of the best caterers in Chicago make up the exclusive Chez catering partner list. You will work with one of our caterers to create a custom menu that will personalize your wedding day at Chez. With 10 years experience in the wedding industry, the Chez team will guide you through the wedding planning process and help you curate your wedding day vision.

Chez was once the home of the world famous Chez Paree nightclub, which hosted many of the world’s best entertainers, including Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole.

Design:
Standout venue features:
Situated two blocks from Michigan Avenue and the lakefront, Chez is the only contemporary white loft space with this unique location.
Extra perks:
Furniture is included for every event taking place at Chez. Our clear mirage ghost chairs and dining tables, highboy tables, and cabaret tables will provide you with a starting point on which to build your vision.
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