Tying the Knot in the Windy City, Chicago, IL

There are many things that Chicago is famous for and that bring visitors in by the dozens, but most people don't think of it as a wedding city. However, Chicago has many venues that will make any size wedding memorable not only to you on your special day, but to each and every guest you have bearing witness.

Though there are too many beautiful venues to list here, there are a few that stick out and want to get noticed. The Galleria Marchetti, for instance, is an expansive courtyard of lush gardens and a tented pavilion that will leave you absolutely breathless and with a feeling of peace, all withing minutes from downtown Chicago! For an authentically secluded wedding, the Lake County Discovery Museum is a choice spot for your nuptials. This location is nestled in over 2,500 acres of Lakewood Forest Preserve and offers you an elegant, unique and gorgeous setting that you will never forget. Another notable option is The Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union which features stunning architecture, crystal chandeliers, forty-five foot ceilings and a grand marble staircase and balcony that will make for unique photographs of your day to remember.

After the grandeur of your special day, why not have a more relaxed atmosphere for the reception? A great idea is to take one of the many cruise ships that offer receptions in the area and spend the rest of your day out on the water with the inspirational Chicago skyline as your backdrop. If this isn't quite your taste, maybe you should try the Chateau Bu-Sche, which offers such marvelous scenery as a stunning marble floor, massive fireplace and very impressive two and a half story ceilings.

Chicago also has many live band options for the first day of the rest of your lives in all genres including classical, jazz, dance bands and straight-out vocalists that can cater to your needs. Speaking of catering, there are dozens of options in this area as well. A well-noted service is Catering and Special Events by Phil Stefani, who will go the extra mile and make sure your day has an extra dose of class.

And to take all of these things and make them fit together perfectly, along with caring for all the little details that are about to make your head explode, make a stop by Dream Weddings, Inc. and invite a wedding planner into your world. They can take over and let you simply relax and enjoy the beauty and luxury the Windy City has to offer you on your very special day.