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    4.9 (121 reviews)
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    Hanh H.

    Okay, I wrote a review before, but Ovation was so amazing, I need to write another one!! I finally had my dream wedding on 6/27/2021, Spencer and Jason (my DJ) were the absolutely best! They both made sure my day went as smoothly as possible! Spencer, the owner, wonderful communication, so genuine, and above all else not arrogant but cool!!!! During the day, of course as the bride, I was beyond stressed, Spencer made sure everything was good and even said bye to me toward the end of the wedding! Ovation, the venue itself, I mean speechless. Very modern/rustic twist to it! The layout is soooo spacious. Parking is so easy, and the photo booth is such a wonderful addition! Jason! Dude!! After filling out the questionnaire, we were paired with Dj Intel (Jason)! He is so awesome! Nothing but compliments from my guests, and let me tell you, they are picky people when it comes to music. He listened to everything I wanted from the ceremony music, to cocktails hour, and the reception/dancing! He made sure I was ready to move on to the next event, and I really appreciated that! I recommend him, and I will definitely hire him for any future private events! Now, one complaint I do have is, many of my family and friends complained about Brian, I believe is his name. I mean I wouldn't know because he didn't even introduce himself to me when we arrived. I think he was suppose to be the event coordinator. Now, I don't know what his job title entails, but to be honest, I didn't like his attitude/mood. One of my friend asked him to help with something, and he responded, "well that's not really my job." He just acted like he didn't want to be there. He was very absence to me. Anyways, I did get super drunk at my wedding :/ and left many of my stuff at the event. I do believe Brian met with my friend the next day to grab the items, so I appreciate that! Regardless, Spencer and Jason, thank you so much for going above and beyond for us! Ovation was beyond beautiful, and if I can do all this over, Ovation will be my choice every time!

    Want a venue that can accommodate an unforgettable party? Look no further than Ovation. Not only is the venue stunning and offer everything (seriously, everything) you need for an epic event, Spencer and the entire Ovation team - from security, to the DJ, to the onsite day-of lead - are absolute professionals. Throughout the whole wedding planning process which unfortunately included a few postponements due to COVID, Spencer was communicative, responsive, and transparent. Unlike other venues around the city, Ovation offers straightforward pricing and unmatched flexibility, partnership, and event expertise. Equally as awesome as the venue itself, is the Style Matters DJ that is included with your Ovation booking. Rest assured that this isn't your average wedding DJ: they are professional, creative, original, and adept at reading the room to craft the desired experience. John was the DJ for our June 2022 wedding, and he absolutely nailed it! Our dance floor was on fire the entire night, and I still have guests asking if he can provide our cocktail hour playlist. Music was extremely important to us for our wedding day, and the Ovation team lived up to the hype and more. Many thanks to Spencer, John, & the entire team for making our night unforgettable!

    Samantha C.

    WOW is all I have to say about Ovation. Planning a wedding during a pandemic hasn't been easy, but through date changes, changing mask mandates and guest counts and all the normal wedding things in between, Spencer and Brian were incredible partners to work with to throw what was truly the party of our dreams. They're so responsive and kept the day running flawlessly. Some highlights: the GORGEOUS space that my guests couldn't stop talking about, the DJ (Hey Major Taylor!) who kept guests on the dance floor the whole night with a set that felt like us, post-ceremony photos in the Rolls Royce and the old school photobooth. If you're looking for a space that brings the good vibes and thinks through every detail, Ovation is for you!

    Our wedding day at Ovation was better than we could've ever imagined and was perfectly "us"!! From the day my (now husband) and I toured Ovation back in 2021, we knew we found the perfect venue. We loved that we were able to personalize things to fit our vision and loved the perks that came with the rental like the graphic design, DJ, photobooth, and Rolls Royce. Brian's graphic design came together beautifully and complimented our decor perfectly. The DJ Max was awesome, fit our taste to a T, and the dance floor was packed all night long!! We are still getting compliments from our friends and family about how rarely they left the dance floor- my dad said he was sore the next day, haha! We loved taking the Rolls Royce for a quick ride and got some super unique photos under the L tracks, and really enjoyed going through all of the photobooth pictures that our guests took! Brian and Nicole were extremely helpful the day of and helped take away any stress we had so we were able to enjoy every moment of our big day. Our guests were extremely complimentary of our entire wedding, raving about the ceremony, venue, reception, and flawless execution of the setup, flip, dance floor, and genuinely great time that they had. When we completed the venue's questionnaire back in February, we wrote that when it's all said and done, we wanted our guests to say, "Wow, that was a blast! BEST WEDDING I've ever been to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Two months later, after reflecting on our once in a lifetime day, we can confidently say that they made that happen! We cannot recommend Ovation enough and will be forever grateful to them for making our day the most joyful and memorable one of our lives. :)

    Amanda P.

    We've been working with Spencer and his team to plan our wedding at Ovation since 2018, and then COVID-19 hit... we were two months away from our big day. Spencer was on top of it and immediately helped us weigh our options and we decided to plan a smaller, micro wedding for this fall and move our large reception to next summer. We just had our micro wedding yesterday and it went off without a hitch. His team helped make sure guests felt safe as we followed social distancing and mask wearing when not eating it drinking. His team even took care of music cues and playing playlists, as well as recording our ceremony via Zoom for everyone who couldn't be there. Thank you Spencer for helping us navigate the process through these uncertain times--we still had the BEST day ever.

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    Ren Y.

    Seriously, I echo the sentiments of all the other reviewers and newlyweds. In a way I'm sad that our wedding is over and that I'm not in constant contact with Spencer, Dustin... and the rest of my amazing wedding team (vendors) that made such a memorable event. Ovation is amazing. I'm going to be honest - it was the FIRST and ONLY venue we looked at. One of my best friends had recommended us checking it out, as it was a new venue. We set up an appointment with Spencer, and when we walked out, I looked over at my now-husband and said, yup, this is it. Spencer was amazing the entire process through. If we needed to come by and take another look, or get any info, or walk vendors, we had no problems. He was quick to answer and email back and questions we had. What we liked about Ovation was that basically everything was included in the price - no up charges for tables, curtains, etc. and no requirement to use a preferred vendor list (besides music). However, they readily gave their recommendations (we had to find a second caterer through the process, and Ovation gave a great recommendation). What the venue includes: DJ, Rolls Royce ride (one way), photo booth (emailed digitally about two weeks later), tables/chairs, curtains, grand piano, video wall (two of them - one by the dance floor and one by the main floor), private room for wedding party. Basically, we just had to find a caterer (food and linen), cake, and florist. We had been planning our wedding for about a year and a half, but the day went by SO fast! I wish that it was longer lol. All our guests really loved the venue, and kept saying it was an amazing day, with amazing vendors. I'd definitely recommend Ovation to betrothed friends, and to anyone else landing on this Yelp page. Thanks again Spencer!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Keisha W.

    Hands down one of the best venues in Chicago, the owner is amazing and the entire place is spotless. Pick this venue trust me you'll love it.

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    Eileen G.

    My husband and I are so incredibly grateful to the Ovation team for making our wedding on March 31, 2018 the absolute best day possible! Really. It was the most incredible day and so much of that had to do with Spencer, Brian, and Dustin, our DJ who is in-house with Style Matters DJs. From the very beginning of seeing the space and meeting Spencer, we knew that Ovation was extremely special. Communication with the team was beyond perfect and we always felt like we were top of mind. The planning process with Ovation was always easy, and they gave us so many helpful recommendations and advice along the way. Our friends and family members were so impressed with the space, atmosphere, and Ovation team! We continue to receive tons of compliments about how wonderful our venue was, and how it was THE best wedding they'd ever been to. Dustin was hands down the BEST DJ and kept our guests on the dance floor literally the entire night! We couldn't keep people away because his song selections were magic. Every. Single. Time. We loved him as our song curator! Bottom line: consider Ovation to be the venue for your wedding. You won't regret it, and the day will be as perfect as you envision it.

    Monica B.

    There is certainly a reason why Ovation has all of these stellar reviews, it is because everything about the experience was a class act! I got married 8/29/15 and from the moment I started communicating with Spencer and once I saw the venue - I knew Ovation was going to host my wedding reception. Since our wedding, my husband and I have gotten so many compliments from our guests, saying how unique and beautiful the venue was. You truly get to express your creativity and make what you want out of the space. Let start with the venue itself, Ovation has history, being an old foundry. The outside of it is so unique & modern and the inside has so many features. The ceiling lets in natural light, the farm tables are perfection, chairs are unique, the bar is beautiful, so is the dj booth, and a photo booth is available for your guests. The place also has curtains, couches, up-lighting, a bridal suite and you get to use the Rolls Royce for a ride on your big day - which is awesome for pictures. The dj is also included in the deal. You fill out a detailed questionnaire and if you take the time to fill it out, you will be very happy with the music - we received SO many compliments on the music. Now on to Spencer. His customer service alone helped me decide to host my reception here. He's so responsive to emails, listens to your ideas, is very open to them and is just a hard worker. He was also our DJ and was there for every single walk through with my vendors. There's something to be said about when you put your heart and soul into building a business with your family, he always went the extra mile to help make my husband and I happy customers. You do not get the same customer service out of venues that are not managed by their actual owners. If Ovation is available on your date, do not look any further! Book it and I promise you won't regret it!!

    We got married. And it was awesome.
    David M.

    This is a difficult review to start writing, because there may not be words in the English language that accurately describe the level of awesomeness you will find at Ovation. Hands down, this place is the best place to celebrate in the history of parties. We hosted our wedding at Ovation on New Year's Eve, and throughout the planning process leading up to the big day, Spencer and his team were so helpful, so responsive and so fun. They're super creative and helped us envision an evening that kept everyone dancing, drinking and ringing in 2016 in style. You never really feel like a client when you're working with these guys; you feel more like a trusted friend. Spencer is committed to making sure that preparation is smooth and that, once everyone arrives, that they are in for an amazing night. The space -- you can't beat it. They have designed the hippest wedding venue that allows for seamless transition between ceremony to cocktails to dinner to dancing. The music -- one of the best pieces of Ovation is that your DJ is included in the package thanks to Ovation's partner company, Style Matters. And our DJ, Dustin Harris, was the absolute man! He played the best mix of throwback hip hop, indie rock and pop (our requests) imaginable. When you see your 66-year-old mother dancing to Whiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow", you know the party is a success. One important note for this review: this is the groom writing. The groom! As we planned our wedding, my typical reply was, "sure, whatever you want." I knew the wedding would be fun, but I wasn't wrapped up in any of the details. Our experience at Ovation proved just how stress-free and incredible inviting all your friends and family in for a wedding can be. If you're in the beginning phase of searching for a wedding venue, I recommend going straight to 2324 W. Fulton. It will save you from having to take any other tours, because once you see this place, you'll know why everyone loves it. Thanks, Spencer, Brian, Dustin and everyone at Ovation! You guys rule. Sincerely yours, Dave, Lexi and The Lost Wedding Cake

    (photography by Stacy Newgent, flowers by Amy Crum Designs)
    Christine F.

    Ovation, and Spencer and his team, are absolutely top-notch! Our wedding was the second event in the space, and, similar to Matt M., we only saw the space when it was a big old barren warehouse. In a matter of months, that space was transformed into one of the most amazing venues in the city! First, as noted above, Spencer and his team (most of them being his hard-working family!) are an absolute delight to work with. They really care about the details of your event. Spencer and I exchanged dozens of emails about everything from the color of the drapery to the width of the tables. Because Spencer has worked 100s of weddings himself, he is very tuned in to details of what works and what doesn't. The space is beautiful. Many of the guests at our wedding said, "when you described the venue, I didn't expect THIS!!" The space is sleek and modern, but with a warm glow of reclaimed wood and exposed brick. There is a large skylight that allows natural light to shine down, and two full walls of windows. There is a nice bridal suite on the second floor in the back of the space that has comfortable furniture for lounging before the ceremony, and a private bathroom at the bottom of the private staircase. They've thought of many little details like including a mirror in the bridal suite and cloth towels in that bathroom. The woodwork is one of my favorite things in the space. The bar, dj booth, and the TABLES were custom made from reclaimed barnwood, and they're beautiful! We chose to set the 8-foot long tables end to end to make 4 very long communal tables. I loved the look, and it actually made the table assignments much easier to do because people aren't restricted to talking to just the 8 people at their table! It was a great fit with our family style meal. And for those of you into music, this is your place. The sound system was, of course, amazing. You don't realize what a difference that makes until you go to a wedding or event where the wonky rented AV system has static or is abnormally loud. Photobooth! This was one of the highlights of the wedding for the guests. How much fun is it to have free photobooth photos? I am still finding strips of ridiculous photos left from that night in bags and shoe boxes. All in all, Ovation is the complete package. What other venue can give you: a killer soundsystem, modern, beautiful space, custom reclaimed wood tables, photobooth, Rolls Royce (with the nicest chauffeur around!), and service with a smile?? Many people say that your wedding day is one of the best days of your life. Mine definitely was, and it was in no small part because of Ovation & the Ovation team! Can we do it all over again next year??

    Sara P.

    My new husband and I hosted our wedding reception at Ovation and wouldn't have changed a thing! Spencer and his team have created a much needed Chicago venue that includes so many great amenities. Planning- Spencer & his team were very accommodating throughout the entire planning process. They fit us into the schedule for various vendor (and parental) walkthroughs and had the space ready for us the day prior to our reception so we could set out some decor elements. Space/Decor- The tables and chairs are great and fit the warehouse feel of the venue- definitely beats rental tables with linens. Also loved the wood bar, counter top and DJ booth. We had the drape closed during the cocktail hour and when it opened the guests had a great surprise factor seeing the rest of the space. We played old movies on the video screens and projector throughout the night and it looked great. The Ovation team was able to stream our movie selections without a problem. Everyone loves a photo booth so that was another big crowd pleaser! The Rolls Royce is amazing. Spencer and his dad picked us up from our ceremony in the car and it was a great added touch to the day to make us really feel like celebrities. So far our favorite photos are of us getting out of the car in front of the Ovation window. Music- Style Matters covered all of our musical needs. String Theory played during our offsite ceremony and again for our cocktail reception. Again, very accommodating and worked with our specific requests. Dustin was our DJ and he was great. We didn't want to give too specific of a list and it worked out perfectly. Dustin assessed the audience and kept people dancing for almost 6 hours straight. We had a pre-meeting with Dustin to review our musical requests and the overall timeline (when to do speeches, cut cake, etc.) which was very helpful. Guest Reactions- everyone that attended our wedding had an amazing time (or so they say!) and really seemed to enjoy attending a party in a different space. I think our event was very memorable and kept people entertained throughout the entire night. My parents are already trying to decide what type of event they can host there next :) Other Highlights- The upstairs green room was great for us to take a breather and eat some dinner. Our caterers appreciated the amazing kitchen space. All vendors seemed to load in and out with ease. Photo credit to Rachel Gulotta; rachelgulotta.com

    The exposed brick at Ovation made for some great pictures!
    Justine M.

    Where to even begin???? I met Spencer back in August of 2014. My fiancé and I were looking for a venue that would fit 200 people, but wasn't your typical hotel ballroom. Luckily our caterer knew of this fantastic spot that would be opening in September of 2014. When we walked in it was still dirt floors and very raw. But the second we met Spencer and he began talking about his vision and what his plan was for the space, we were hooked! We booked the next day, didn't think twice about it, we knew this was going to be the perfect spot of our reception! And it was, our guests are still talking about our June 2015 wedding and how much fun it was. They loved the space! We had a lot of out of town guests at our wedding and they had never been to a place like Ovation before and they were blown away by beauty and function of the space. Aside from the perfect event space, Spencer and his team made the entire wedding planning process a breeze. He was so accommodating about showing us the space, answering our millions of questions and helping us with ideas on how to best use the space. The fact that Ovation includes the DJ, sound system, gorgeous tables and chairs, a photobooth, two video screens and has a huge prep kitchen, took the stress out of planning our wedding. Ovation is my go to event space in the city. Spencer and his team have created the perfect spot for any event. We are truly grateful for all of his help and I know that he was a huge part of our reception going off without a hitch and turning our wedding into an event that people will talk about for a long time. Thank you Spencer and Ovation!

    Table Décor: Shaadi Creations
 Photog Credit: Aubrey Jane Photo

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