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River North Wedding Venue

Chicago Weddings

Host your wedding at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North hotel, located in Chicago’s upscale River North neighborhood. Generously appointed guestrooms featuring breathtaking views of the city, exceptional venues, and a dedicated catering staff will make your wedding an affair to remember.

Envision Your Chicago Wedding

Capacity

Capacity

10 Unique Spaces

Total Event Space: 8,000+ sq. ft.

Wedding Guest Max: 230

Hotel Rooms: 261

Venues

Venues

Gallery Ballroom

Fresco Terrace

Canvas Room

CBR

And More

Ideal For

Ideal For

Engagement party

Rehearsal dinner

Minimony

Wedding ceremony

Wedding party

Venue Highlight

Gallery Ballroom

Glamour and sophistication converge to create the wedding of your dreams in the Gallery Ballroom. Boasting 2,400 square feet, the Ballroom is our biggest venue and can accommodate up to 180 guests for a seated dinner, or up to 230 for a cocktail reception. Tie the knot under lofty ceilings embellished with crystal chandeliers with a view of the River North neighborhood as your romantic backdrop.

Venue Highlight
Venue Highlight
Venue Highlight

Fresco Terrace

Offering breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline, luxurious lounge seats, and romantic lighting, the Fresco Terrace is the ideal venue for a cozy, intimate wedding. With a modern and open design, this venue can fit up to 60 guests and can be customized to fit your needs.

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More Beautiful Options

We pride ourselves on providing plenty of options for your special day. Our options also include the CBR Restaurant, Canvas Room, Contemporary Room, Exhibition Room, and more.

Venue Highlight

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Frequently Asked Questions

Plan Your Chicago Wedding

Have questions about our offerings, venues, and services? Find all the answers for your special day here.

Our signature Chicago wedding venue is the 2,400-square-feet Gallery Ballroom. Featuring French windows, it offers stunning views of the Chicago skyline and can accommodate up to 230 guests.

Our glamorous, light-filled Gallery Ballroom was made for grand “I Dos”. With soaring 18-foot ceilings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and the stunning outdoor terrace overlooking State Street, everything about this room boasts elegance. The Gallery Ballroom is the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebration of up to 230 guests.

Two of our venues, the Fresco Terrace and the Canvas Room are suitable for small and intimate ceremonies. The Fresco Terrace can fit up to 60 guests, while the Canvas Room up to 120.  

For those dreaming of small wedding celebrations, our hotel is pleased to host minimonies and microweddings. With a variety of venues to choose from, including the Contemporary Room, Exhibition Room and Mosaic Hospitality Suite you can rest assured knowing that your microwedding will be an affair to remember.  

Yes, we offer a variety of wedding décor options, from a selection of linens, tables, and chairs to custom-printed menu cards for each guest and complimentary votive candles for dinner tables. We are also happy to recommend a professional wedding vendor to help you add a special touch to your ceremony with handpicked décor. 

Yes, we'll be happy to offer you a custom wedding cake and groom’s cake from our award-winning executive pastry chef. 

Custom wedding menus are available for Reception Style, Plated/Buffet Dinner, Brunch, Rehearsal Dinner, and Hospitality ceremonies. 

Yes, our preferred vendor, Encore Audio Visual, can provide you with all audio/visual services. If you have a specific vision for your wedding day entertainment, we can also connect you with local DJ/Music professionals. 

Treat your wedding guests to a special discount on their stay during the ceremony or reception. We are happy to offer a preferred group rate for overnight accommodations. 

Yes, we can host ceremonies and farewell brunches at The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North. Your ideal venue will depend on the size and style of your event. Contact our event consultants for personalized recommendations. 

Complete Your Chicago Wedding Experience

Accommodate Your Bridal Party

Accommodate Your Bridal Party

Book your stay with us for the duration of your wedding ceremony and we’ll be happy to offer you and your wedding party a special group rate.

Hotel Features & Amenities

Hotel Features & Amenities

Enjoy our deluxe guest rooms, luxury spa suites, on-site bars & restaurants, heated indoor pool, and more.

Offers

Offers

With Sonesta Travel Pass, you have even more to look forward to beyond your wedding day: complimentary nights at your choice of Sonesta Hotels and Resorts.

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