Summer Walker sang " Youuuu got potential" and she was talking about Room 1520. Trivia 101 for ya,…read moreyou're welcome. I attended a wedding here & was stressed out about there probably being no parking. Well, my fears were unfounded because there is plenty of free street parking all around. The signage is lacking though, so I'd be lying if I didn't say that I did worry a little about walking out to see a ticket on my car (but there wasn't one :)). Also, it's in an industrial area so it felt kinda sketch (dimly lit) walking to my car alone that night (ended up having a friend drop me off at my car - safety first ladies!) As for the actual venue, I think it definitely has a lot of potential. It's not a place whose beauty just commanded my attention as i entered, but what it is, is a blank canvas that you can shape into whatever you desire. The bartenders were INCREDIBLE, although I'm not certain if they were with 1520 or independent. Again, I was just a wedding guest. The coat check attendants were very kind as well. Overall, I really enjoyed the wedding and I would certainly consider having a special event here.

Chicago's hottest venue is Room 1520! This place has got it all! Wonderful room, beautiful light,…read morecool bar, sound system, video screen, classy entrance, amazing staff! I planned a Celebration of Life on a Sunday afternoon and it was lovely. I literally would just lift my head and look around the room and the venue manager was right there asking "What can I do for you?" This place is a gem and so are the people. Our guests were wowed! If you're looking for an outstanding venue and staff, do not hesitate. Room 1520 is it!

We could not be happier with our choice of Loft on Lake for our wedding/reception venue. The space…read moreis both beautiful (especially the skylight!) and accessible, the location is convenient, and Jill was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend using Jill's day-of coordination services if you have an event at Loft on Lake because she made the experience extremely smooth and had worked with several of the vendors before.

Dear Jill, Thank you…read moreso much for allowing Kita to host her Big Five oh!! At Loft on Lake! Your customer service was absolutely unmatched--you were incredibly accommodating and thoughtful every step of the way. The venue was stunning, and we truly appreciated your helpfulness and suggestions throughout the planning process. You made both Kita and me feel so welcome. We especially loved the open-concept space, which gave us the freedom to transform it and get creative in ways that made the celebration truly special. Words can't fully express our gratitude! It was a 10 out of 10 experience, and we will absolutely recommend Loft on Lake to others and continue to spread the word. With love and appreciation, Que & Kita

Art of Imagination completely transformed our wedding venue and helped bring the vision I had in my…read morehead to life. The drapery was absolutely stunning and made such a huge impact on the space--it added the softness, romance, and elevated feeling I had been dreaming about while still allowing the beauty and architecture of the venue to shine. Deborah and team was also wonderful to work with throughout the entire planning process. They were incredibly helpful, responsive, and easy to communicate with, which made such a difference when coordinating so many different wedding details and vendors. Seeing everything installed on our wedding day was such a special moment. The draping completely changed the atmosphere of the space and made the venue feel like our wedding. I'm so grateful to Art of Imagination for helping make the vision come to life so beautifully!

Working with Art of Imagination and Deborah was a dream come true. They were so easy to work with…read moreand truly cared about us as people and our wedding. The venue we chose, The Rookery, works with them, and once we saw their work, we were sold. They know the venue inside and out and even gave us great recommendations when we needed vendors! I would highly recommend Art of Imagination for their professionalism, artistry, thoughtfulness and kindness!

I love Kerrie Gallagher. Kerrie was a fantastic wedding planner for our event this…read morepast September. She was cool, calm and collected throughout the entire process, even when I had my bride 'moments'. Kerrie has amazing intuition, she knows how to manage multiple vendors and help you get the outcome you are striving for, even when you are too frazzled to see the forest for the trees! She was always there whenever I called to help me think through my ideas and decide what would be the best way to approach details for my wedding. She has the patience of a saint, and a heart of gold. I highly recommend Kerrie for her energy, her love of what she does, and her contagious excitement for your big day!

Oh, Cecil. I seriously don't think I can sing her praises enough…read more Cecil is the type of person that gets her point across easily because she's direct and firm, and continues to poke and prod even if it's uncomfortable. The number of times she reached out to my (incredibly difficult to work with) venue coordinator and got much needed answers for me ASAP was insane. She was detail oriented and beyond organized, even when compared to my hyper Type A self. Not only did she create a minute-by-minute plan for my day, but she did all the legwork, such as confirming all of my appointments and reaching out to all of my hired personnel/vendors to confirm details in the contracts, finalize time frames and ask any additional questions. She responded to my emails (practically) immediately, which lowered my stress levels dramatically. Cecil quickly went from someone we hired to someone we trusted to a friend. Out of all honesty, the success of my wedding day was a huge part of Cecil's hard work. I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every moment of my wedding day and felt entirely stress free because I knew she was handling anything and everything that was occurring around me. She literally kept everything running smoothly. I've never been to a more organized wedding if I do say so myself :) I am forever grateful for her. I told my husband I easily would have paid double for Cecil, and would highly recommend her to anyone and everyone I know. CECIL IS THE BEST! We love her!!

Look y'all, let's get this out of the way: weddings are insane. It's months of planning and…read morethousands of dollars for something you don't even really get to appreciate because you're more overstimulated than a puppy high on Pixie Sticks. That being said, my partner and I spent over a year planning our DIY commitment celebration, and weren't willing to take any chances on the execution. We interviewed a bunch of Day Of Coordinators, most of which yield reactions like "They'd be okay" or "Let's keep looking". When we met Cecil for the first time, we knew she was the one. Whatever the request, Cecil was more than game to bring it to life. Acoustic guitar processionals? Sure. Silent Quaker ceremony? Done. Kazoo jam sesh? You betcha. She was communicative, and did a great job of getting the vendors on the same page. She kept our grandiosely overstuffed evening running like a Swiss train, and wasn't afraid to (oh so politely!) reign in some vocal family members who despite their best intentions threatened to compromise the vision we had for our big day. If you are planning an unconventional wedding and need someone who can take your plans and make them come to life, my partner and I couldn't recommend Cecil enough.

--- We hosted my daughter's quinceañera at the Royal Garden Banquet hall, and everything was…read morewonderful. The décor was beautiful and created a perfect atmosphere for the celebration. I want to express my appreciation to **Ramiro and his catering staff** for being so attentive and helpful throughout the entire event. Their professionalism and support made the night smooth and enjoyable for our family and guests. I highly recommend this venue for any special occasion.

I really liked the venue space. It was perfect for our annual fashion show. The staff are easy to…read morework with and ensured our event was a total success from planning to the day of the event. If you need a space for a wedding or special occassion this is definately a space to consider with a beautiful scenary and plenty of parking for your guest.

My company, The Chicago Carolers, have worked with Wantz Events the past few years at an event at…read moreMacy's in downtown Chicago. Sarah has always been wonderful at making sure we have all the information we need and making sure we are able to provide top quality service to the customers. She is efficient, communicative, and extremely friendly and professional. I highly recommend working with Wantz Events!

On behalf of my organization, Libbey Glass, we were beyond impressed by the planning, attention to…read moredetail, execution and genuine care exhibited by Wantz Events for our corporate executive summit in Chicago. We were excited to invest in a meaningful and engaging summit for our top 40 senior leaders from across the United States and Mexico. We chose Chicago and wanted attentive partners to help execute an intentional and special time for our leadership. Wantz Events placed great and thorough rigor into the planning process, researching and presenting only the very best solutions to meet our desired outcomes. The team's professionalism and attention to service really gave us the confidence in our plan. The team delivered the advanced planning, communication prep, location and vendor management. Throughout the live event, the team was onsite, ensuring our plan and vision were achieved with excellent service and management. After the event, the team reviewed our feedback and any follow-up / closure needs. Our event was on-time, under-budget and dubbed by our CEO as "spectacular." We could not have delivered such an outcome without the partnership and leadership of Wantz Events! Thank you, Wantz Events!! Excited to work together again, real soon!

I couldn't have had a wedding without Exquisitely Striking. I used their set-up service as well as…read morerenting water goblets from them. The set-up was extremely affordable for the amount of work that was done. We had a pretty elaborate wedding design-wise and Mariana and her team made it look effortless. And the goblets we rented were stunning!! Exquisitely Striking contribution to our wedding was small but highly impactful. If I were to have another event, they will be the first people on my list to call.