The Registry · Venues · The Loop
Art Institute of Chicago
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All-in cost submissions
135
Range: 125 to 145
400
400 seated · 900 cocktail
$97
Across submissions
+780%
Peak season vs off-peak
$2.5k
$2k–$22k
Up to $22k reported
Reported
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
2 couples shared what they paid or were quoted for Art Institute of Chicago: site fee, ceremony surcharge, and any required add-ons rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$12,250
Median Spend · By Wedding Month
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$22k
$2.5k
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25th Pctl
$7,375
Median
$12,250
75th Pctl
$17,125
Mean
$12,250
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sat | 145 | $2,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday · Venue only |
| Oct 2025 | Fri | 125 | $22,000 | Quote | Peak Friday · Venue only |
Aug 2027 · Sat$2,500
145 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday · Venue only
Oct 2025 · Fri$22,000
125 guests · Quote
Peak Friday · Venue only
Pricing Model Key
Venue onlySite fee only. Catering, bar, and other services sourced separately.
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Site fee, ceremony surcharge, required staffing, security, insurance riders, and overtime as billed.
What’s not
Catering, florals, rentals, photography, music, attire: those have their own ledgers.
Fine Print
Restrictions & Rules
House Rules
Specific policies vary by date and package. Confirm directly with the venue.
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