We booked the Greenhouse Loft for our 55 person wedding ceremony and reception in December 2022 and…read morecould not have been more pleased with the experience! The space was perfect for us and didn't need a lot of decoration to make the venue look incredible. Spencer was very helpful throughout the set-up process and event. We were also thrilled that we could use our own vendors, including using Binny's for the alcohol. For the reception, we combined 2 of the provided tables together to make wider tables and had 6 of those, a 7-piece band, and a dance floor that fit all our guests in the larger section of the main room. The Art Gallery space next to the main room was perfect for the cocktail hour and could have easily fit more than twice as many people. Our guests loved the photo booth, which printed out a strip of 4 photos. No props were provided, but we brought our own and it was great! We also appreciated the included outdoor parking for our guests that drove to the wedding. DJ Duke (provided by the venue) was great and kept us dancing after the band finished their set. We would absolutely recommend booking your wedding at Greenhouse Loft.

The Doctor and I were invited to the wedding of a friend of ours that was held at this venue. When…read morewe pulled up, I was not sure what to expect as we went into an older building and had to take an escalator to get to the main event. However once we reached the top, there was no need to worry. What a lovely space this was to have an event. There was a reception area for drinks prior to the ceremony. The room was set up nicely with a combination of standing cocktail tables and seating to sit down in. The bar area was set up nicely and was well organized. I was so surprised to see the outdoor space next to the room where the ceremony was held. The room itself was beautiful, but seeing the outdoor greenery made it all the more magical. After the ceremony everyone retired back to the reception area for drinks. I kept trying to figure out where dinner was going to be served. While having drinks, the staff kept walking around with these amazing hors d'oeuvres! I had so many that I almost did not want to have dinner, they were that good. Well color me surprised as the same room we were in for the ceremony was transformed into a dining area, with a second room next to it set up for a band and dancing. The set up for dinner was nice and the food was actually pretty good, I mean clean your plate good. The staff did an excellent job of serving without getting in the way of things. And the speed at which they transformed the room was pretty quick. I am usually not much for wedding events but we had a great time here, in part to the lovely couple, but the venue had a big part to play in it. If I had known about this place and COVID had not been a thing, we could have had The Doctor's 60th here.

Always down for anything food. Especially, when the venue is amazing and you can get great pictures…read moreby the water. Not to mention the bonus of valet parking. So nice to meet so many foodies, restaurant and bar owners. The energy level was high, the DJ was doing his thing, the food was amazing and the drinks flowed nicely. This was my first masquerade and I had the time of my life! Will do it again next year.

I love raw spaces that you can transform for events and Rockwell on the River is that exactly, I…read morerecently attended a bar mitzvah here and was super impressed with the space. It's absolutely massive so I'd recommend for a large party, although it looks like you can divide it into a smaller space if necessary too. This space was beautifully decorated for this particular bar mitzvah and do think very high centerpieces are best due to the high ceilings. It was february so everything was done inside, although they did connect a heated tent for the kids cocktail hour. I'm headed to another event there in August where they plan to use the outdoor space for cocktail hour and I hear river boat rides are even an option. Super cool! I'm sure they have lots of catering options to choose from, but this particular party used limelight and i thought the food was better than the average bar mitzvah/wedding. I would definitely consider this venue for an event. I don't love planning downtown events due to the long drive from the suburbs, but since this wasn't as far it took us about 45 minutes to get there from Glencoe on a Sat evening and then another 25 minutes home later that evening.

Came here for a wedding party. The food was excellent and the beers were too. Loved the Red Dragon…read moreale.

I hosted an event at River Room on April 28, 2023. We enjoyed a wonderful experience working with…read moreAdam and his entire staff. From the moment we toured the space and met with Adam to the clean-up the next day, every aspect of our event was handled with great detail. Adam thoroughly answered all of our questions, gave us guidance for vendors, and provided the highest level of customer service throughout our event planning and execution phases. The venue is amazing as it has beautiful views of the Chicago River and a great vibe with how they decorated the space. We had 200 guests attend our 80's Prom themed fundraiser. The venue layout is perfect for designing a cool themed event and it's super spacious with plenty of room both inside and outside on the patio deck overlooking the river. All of our guests raved about the venue...we can't wait to return next year! Thank you Adam and River Room staff!

I cannot say enough about Scott and Trigger Chicago. The space is amazing. Beautiful and eclectic…read morewith all the right vibes. Scott is probably one of the coolest guys I've met in a long time. Additionally, his professionalism and continued support, even throughout the day of, were second to none. My wife and I celebrated our 10 year Wedding Anniversary with a Vow Renewal celebration. Friends and family aging from 15 years old to 70+ (my Dad) all had an amazing time! Trigger Chicago, our staff (from Carol's Staffing) and our booze selection (from Carly w/ Bottles & Cans) were outstanding!! Everything was Top tier... 10 out of 10, and highly recommended!

The facility is modern, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of…read moreproductions -- from photography and film shoots to live performances and private events. The equipment and amenities are first-class, making setup smooth and efficient, while the lighting and acoustics are exceptional. Every corner of the space feels intentional, offering both functionality and aesthetic appeal. It's clear that Trigger was built by people who understand the creative process and what professionals need to bring their visions to life.

I seriously cannot say enough good about the Joinery after our wedding on May 9, 2026. Not only is…read moreit an incredibly beautiful space, but they are so easy to work with! Shay, the manager, is so organized and relaxed when planning an event. It seems like each week they add something new to improve the space. Our guests could not stop talking about how cool it was! the bar manager, Molly, was a wizard behind the bar and made the best signature cocktails! if you're looking for a space to host an event, book the joinery!

Zero regrets! The space is perfection and the Shay the venue…read moremanager is amazing. It was perfection from start to finish!

I have held two separate events in this building, which have gone so well. It's a great venue in…read moreChicago for anything from small meetings to large special events!

I am SO impressed with Paris312. We order a simple baby gender reveal balloon and they did a great…read morejob with on-time delivery (to the western suburb) and making sure the balloon was secure and protected at the time of delivery. Pricing was a little high but worth it IMO. Everyone loved the reveal and the extra touch of mini balloons and confettis sprinkling the ground as we popped the balloon. We can't wait to use them for future events!

Paris312 really came through for me! I was looking for a small, yet beautiful, balloon bouquet that…read morecould be delivered to my apartment to surprise my wife for her birthday. Not only was the process on their website simple and straightforward, they also had an option to shorten the delivery window. The delivery provided updates and happened earlier than expected making for a great birthday morning!

Excellent drinks, food and ambiance. Came here for my birthday and it's a super cute hole in the…read morewall. Special mention for the grilled calamari.

Not worth it!....The inside is ok, the cocktails are great but too pricey! We had the saganaki it…read morewas not even hot but barely warm with some sort of fruit on top, not needed. Then we tried the fried calamari...it was under fried yet still rubbery, so obviously it was flash frozen and had no flavor. The homemade bread was fantastic but the spread was garlicky but it needed some salt, butter would have been a nice touch. At the end we each had a few drinks and the saganaki and calamari our bill was over $120. Plus tip. Servers were nice and tried but it was a very tight fit, we went early... cannot imagine if it was full no arm room at all.

We can not speak highly enough of our experience with Ravenswood Event Center. Our wedding was in…read moreJanuary 2026, on the coldest weekend in Chicago in 7 years, and the entire event went off flawlessly. Maria, our venue coordinator, was phenomenally organized and knew the entire event back to front and so thoroughly that even our families were telling us how impressed they were with the amount of care she put into our wedding. We chose the REC because we wanted as all-inclusive of an experience as possible, and that was exactly what we got. They handled the food (we paid for them to do desserts as well), all dinnerware/tables/chairs, staff, decor setup, cleanup, and non-alcoholic beverages (including three different mocktail options), and having Maria meant we weren't in need of a wedding or day-of coordinator. We held our event in the atrium and loft and it was the perfect size for our 150 guests. The food was delicious, the schedule was on track, and the space was breathtaking during a snowstorm.

This is a very nice event space that includes some pretty sweet automobiles around the perimeter,…read moreunique and yummy food vendor options, choice beverages, and a beau coup of artisans to peruse. Trash cans seemed to be lacking, had to dispose in the loo. Also, the main entrance/exit, does not seem conducive to the size of the venue space, i.e. awkward to enter, awkward to exit. I love Ravenswood and am glad to see this option included, please do consider for any events you have a need for.