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
30% OFF Remaning 2025 dates!!!
Venue includes full-service Wedding Planning connections to top-tier vendors, on site getting-ready suite, full-day venue access Complimentary votive candle package & mimosas in getting-ready suite
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
33 reviews
PERFECT DAY!!!
We had our wedding at the Walden in July of 2025, and it was truly the wedding experience of our dreams. We cannot stress enough how complementary each and every guest was after the wedding. They loved the space, they loved how organized everything was, they loved the food and the vibes. They loved everything about it, and so did we. Truly, we received endless comments about how perfect the day was, and all credit to this goes to the amazing Walden team! Weddings can be incredibly stressful experiences, but - though it was not without any stress - our wedding planning experience was incredibly smooth and seamless thanks to the team at Walden. The team kept us incredibly organized during the months leading to our special day. They spaced everything out in a way to help us, and were constantly there to help whenever we needed it. On the day itself, our experience could not have been more pleasant and seamless; the team at Walden had things working like clockwork, and the day truly flew by. In addition to the planning team, the kitchen and bar staff were so kind, hardworking, and amazing; they made all of our guests feel welcome, and paid extra careful attention to the individual needs of each guest. And the food! Enough compliments could not be paid to how good the food was. We cannot stress how pleasant of an experience it was, and how incredible our wedding ended up being. In particular, we are so grateful for the work of Briscel Martinez, who was our lead planner. She was with us every step of the way, and our wedding would not have been half as incredible without her! We cannot recommend the Walden enough. Anyone would be lucky to have their special day with this team and at this location - we know we felt that way!
Book the Walden!!!
My husband and I fell in love with not only the space when touring but the people running it. From the jump we felt so supported. With this being my first time planning a large event, let alone a wedding, I didn't even know where to begin. Having the planners included in the venue was a blessing. Special shout out to Krystle and Ally for being the best! From the convenient app used to stay on track, to reminders sent out by their team, to answering any and all questions right away, I can not imagine getting married anywhere else. The venue is stunning. The beautiful marble bar is what sold us on the space. We aimed to have around 200 people, and ended up with 180 and the space was perfect. Intimate enough to where our dance floor was never empty but also enough space so people could relax and enjoy their drinks and company. The food is incredible and people raved about the cocktails. The bridal suite is beautiful, spacious and so convenient for getting myself and all of my girls ready in the morning. If you are questioning whether to book the Walden just do it. You will have the most unforgettable day!!
Excellent Wedding Venue, Services, and Staff
In preparation for our destination wedding to Chicago, Walden made what could have been a very stressful planning process not only easy, but magical. We couldn't believe how above and beyond Walden's team went to ensure that our day was exactly how we wanted it, all while being organized, communicative, and professional. Their connections to vendors throughout the city were impressive, their suggestions of things to consider were so helpful, and all staff members were only ever joyful and enthusiastic for us. The bar at the venue is gorgeous, the rooftop views of the skyline are stunning, and our guests said that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding. Walden is amazing!
Best planners, best venue, best day!!!!
Ally, Krystle, and the entire Walden team are AMAZING!! They were so responsive during the entire planning process and SO easy to work with. Seeing our vision come to life the day of the wedding was the best feeling ever. They helped our wedding go off seamlessly without a hitch, and we are so so grateful! I am honestly sad that our wedding planning journey is over, because I will miss working with Ally and Krystle!
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