520 S. Michigan Avenue, ChicagoAcross from Grant Park
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Congress Plaza Hotel
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The Gold Room set for a wedding reception

Wedding Venue in Downtown Chicago

Say Yes Under a Gilded Ceiling

Two historic ballrooms, a Grant Park address, and rooms upstairs for every guest.

Your Day, Our History

A Landmark Wedding, Without the Fuss

You want a room that makes your guests look up, and a team that takes care of the details. Since 1893 couples have celebrated under these ceilings. Our catering team plans the menu, the setup, and the timeline with you, and your guests take the elevator home.

Your Wedding, Your Way

Every Part of the Celebration

A first dance in the Gold Room
Up to 300 seated for dinner

Ceremony & Reception

Exchange vows in the Florentine Room, then move to the Gold Room for dinner and dancing, all without your guests leaving the building.

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Cutting the cake in the Gold Room
Up to 500 for a reception

Reception

Holding the ceremony elsewhere? Bring everyone to the Gold Room or the Florentine for dinner, toasts, and dancing.

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Chairs set down an aisle to a draped altar beneath the Florentine Room's painted ceiling
Up to 300 guests

Ceremony

Say your vows under the Florentine Room’s painted ceiling, then celebrate wherever you choose.

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The Whole Weekend

Before and After the Big Day

A couple silhouetted in a lit doorway on the Gold Room balcony
Up to 250 for a reception

Engagement Parties

Celebrate the news with a reception for the people who can’t wait to toast you.

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A table set with place cards and candles beneath a tall white and blue flower arrangement
Up to 100 seated for dinner

Bridal & Baby Showers

A private room and a set table for your closest circle.

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The Florentine Room set for dinner
Up to 100 seated for dinner

Rehearsal Dinners

Gather both families around one table the night before.

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Guests coming from out of town? Request a Room Block

The empty Gold Room with its balcony and painted ceiling
The painted ceiling of the Gold Room
A first dance in the Gold Room

Ballroom

The Gold Room

Gilded balconies, crystal chandeliers, and a painted ceiling. The Gold Room was one of the first ballrooms in America to be air-conditioned, and it still stops people at the door.

500Reception guests
300Seated dinner
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The Florentine Room with its painted barrel-vaulted ceiling
A carved wall sconce in the Florentine Room
A first dance in the Florentine Room

Ceremony & Banquet

The Florentine Room

A barrel-vaulted ceiling painted in gold and color over warm wood paneling. Exchange vows here, then turn the room for dinner and dancing.

300Ceremony guests
190Banquet
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How It Comes Together

Three Steps to Your Day

Tell Us Your Date

Send a short proposal request with your date and guest count. We’ll reply with availability.

Walk the Rooms

Visit the Gold Room and the Florentine with our sales team, and choose your menu.

Celebrate, Then Go Upstairs

Hold a block of guest rooms so everyone can stay the night, across from Grant Park.

Weddings at the Congress

Real Days Here

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Let’s Check Your Date

Fill this in and we’ll open an email to our sales team with your details. You can also call us directly.

Every Kind of Gathering

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The Morning After

Stay the Night Upstairs

Keep the celebration going with a room across from Grant Park.

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