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Ballrooms, terraces, and wedding packages for ceremonies and receptions.
Celebrate inside a historic McGraw-Hill Building setting, where Art Deco character frames an unmistakably Chicago wedding atmosphere.
Personalized service, curated menus, and included essentials help your celebration move gracefully from ceremony through reception.
Choose two ballrooms, a rooftop terrace, or intimate private spaces for ceremonies, receptions, elopements, and vow renewals.
Welcome guests with rooftop cocktails, Tipsy Tea, shopping access, and nearby Riverwalk, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier outings.
Wedding packages include reception space, tables, linens, plated dinner, hors d'oeuvres, toast, tasting, dance floor, and cake service.
Guests can stay on site in 311 rooms and suites, with valet parking, Wi-Fi, and accessible facilities available.
Host your wedding in The Gallery Ballroom at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago, an Art Deco setting with Swarovski detailing for elegant ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations in downtown Chicago.
The Gwen Lux Terrace Venue at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers an elegant rooftop terrace for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations, with skyline views and a stylish Chicago setting.
The Gallery Terrace at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers an elegant outdoor wedding terrace for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations, with al fresco charm, retractable-pergola coverage, and a seamless connection to the Gallery Ballroom.
The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago offers two distinctive ballrooms — the Gallery Ballroom and the Grand Salon — featuring the old-meets-new allure of Art Deco decor and Swarovski details, making The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago a striking backdrop for ceremonies and receptions alike.
Couples can host up to 175 guests in one of the two ballrooms at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago, giving wedding parties of various sizes a sophisticated downtown Chicago setting.
Yes, The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago features a rooftop terrace of roughly 3,000 square feet, ideal for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours, or al fresco receptions with skyline views.
Wedding packages at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago typically include reception space, tables, chairs, and linens, a plated dinner with hors d'oeuvres and alcohol, a sparkling wine or cider toast, a menu tasting for up to four guests, a Terrace Suite for the newlyweds' wedding night, dance floor and DJ setup, and wedding cake cutting and service.
Wedding events at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago carry a food and beverage minimum starting at $10,000 plus a 25% service charge, with venue rental fees starting at $1,500 depending on the chosen space and package.
Yes, The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago welcomes elopements, civil unions, and vow renewals, including in its private sixteenth-floor terrace suite, which offers an intimate setting with breathtaking city views for smaller celebrations.
The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago is located at 521 North Rush Street, just off the Magnificent Mile, placing wedding guests steps from world-class shopping, dining, and nightlife in the heart of downtown Chicago.
The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago is a general, family-welcoming hotel that accommodates wedding guests of all ages, though the minimum age to check in as a registered guest is 21.
Wedding receptions at The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago can be paired with on-site dining experiences such as Upstairs at The Gwen, the hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar, along with Tipsy Tea and curated Private Affairs event dining for a personalized celebration.
Yes, The Gwen, Michigan Avenue Chicago provides wheelchair-accessible registration and concierge desks, an accessible path to elevators, and barrier-free public areas, ensuring wedding guests of all mobility needs can comfortably celebrate on site.
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