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Price range: $35,000 - $50,000 Price range: $25,000 - $35,000
Couples usually spend $42,000 Couples usually spend $30,000
Reception
$40,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$175 per person
Reception
$30,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$175 per person
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Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago is a hotel wedding venue based in Chicago, Illinois. Designed by esteemed architect Jeanne Gang, this space is situated in a stunning skyscraper within the Financial District of the city. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago is the perfect location for your dream wedding, offering a sophisticated setting with a flawless standard of service.

Facilities and Capacity

This Chicago-based wedding venue features a 28,000-square-foot event space, with a guest capacity ranging from 120 guests to 1,650 guests. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago provides both indoor and outdoor settings for your event, boasting scenic views of Lake Michigan the Windy City skyline. The Atlantic Ballroom is perfectly suited to larger celebrations, with 20-foot windows and cathedral style ceilings that will leave your guests with unforgettable memories. In contrast, The Pacific Ballroom offers couples a luxurious setting for more intimate affairs, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for you and your guests. Both ballrooms are adjacent to an elegant foyer equipped with a built-in bar, ideally suited for a cocktail reception during your special day. There is also fully-customizable digital signage available to effortlessly add a personal touch to your event.

Services Offered

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago services a wide spectrum of wedding events including engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The experienced team is dedicated to the development of a personal connection with you, gaining a genuine understanding of your individual style, taste, and budget, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago allows clients to avail of an array of convenient features including setup, cleanup, and get ready rooms for your special occasion. The team also provides a selection of event items including tables, chairs, barware, flatware, and more. In addition, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago offers 24-hour valet parking as well as a self-park garage, ensuring your total satisfaction.

Cuisine

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago provides a variety of catering services to suit your specific preferences, turning your vision into a reality. The catering team allows clients to avail of delicious hors d’ oeuvres, plated meals, skilled servers, stations, and tastings. In addition, there is an array of bar services available including:

  • Bartenders
  • Cash bar
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer
  • House liquor
  • House wine
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drinks
  • Specialty beer
  • Specialty wine

Accommodation

This Chicago-based hotel venue provides 334 chic rooms and suites, with modern furnishings, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking views of Lakeshore East Park and Millennium Park. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago allows clients to avail of free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, comfortable bedding, and more during their stay, ensuring their complete comfort. Guests also have the opportunity to use the hotel’s fitness center, equipped with indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, and sauna room.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$40,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$30,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$175

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December
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Diane K. Sent on 08/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most Magical Wedding Weekend!

The best ever!! 2020 postponed wedding finally happened Aug. 2021 and all I can say is that every guest was blown away by the food, the service, the room, the look and feel of the hotel, everything was perfect. Our coordinator Rosie, was simply the best, through a year of ups and down, she handled it all and WOW, what a great job she did, thank you Radisson and Rosie for giving my daughter her dream wedding weekend.
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Andrea F. Sent on 02/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue - amazing staff and service

I cannot rave enough about the Radisson Blu as a wedding venue!! We knew from the beginning that the hotel and its ballroom would be a sleek and beautiful venue, but we were BLOWN AWAY by the service we received from every staff member every step of the way! The catering manager, Rosie was warm, responsive and accommodating. The tasting she arranged was beautiful, and she went above and beyond in arranging for us to taste an alternative white wine on a different afternoon, with a complimentary meat & cheese tray. While this might have been a small touch, it exemplifies the graciousness we experienced from the hotel and its staff during every phase of the planning and execution of the wedding. The banquet manager, Frank, instilled confidence that he would personally make sure that every detail of the wedding was perfect, and he was solicitous of us and any possible need we might have the entire weekend! And, from the moment we arrived on Friday afternoon, the front desk and all the bellmen were friendly and incredibly helpful. The food at the wedding was delicious. We received so many unexpected compliments on the "moistness" of the chicken, the impeccable dinner service (the entire table was served all at once), and that the main course was served hot! (Quite a feat for 200 guests!) The facilities at the hotel are amazing! We were given presidential suites for the wedding party to use to get dressed, and the Red Sea/Black Sea rooms were a spacious and fun hospitality suite that our guests enjoyed all weekend. The huge fitness center and basketball court was an added bonus that the bridal party made good use of during the weekend. Bottom line - We were could not have been happier with our experience at the hotel. The staff is AMAZING, the hotel is BEAUTIFUL, and the wedding was FANTASTIC! You couldn't possible ask for anything more.
Maura
Maura D. Sent on 10/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of the Century

I do not know where to begin to thank you the staff of the Radisson Blu for everything they have did for my family, my husband, and me in regards to my wedding. Every guest raved about how beautiful hotel the hotel is: the breathtaking lobby and hotel rooms, the kindness and helpfulness of the hotel staff, the delicious food (Chef Leah is the best), the beautiful ambience of the hotel and the ballroom, and so on! Everyone at the Radisson who helped plan my wedding helped make my husband's and my wedding day dreams come true. This hotel deserves more than 5 stars!
There was a little chaos for my husband and I while we were in transit from the church we had our mass to the hotel. Saying we were a bit more stressed than we needed to be on our wedding day is an understatement. However, the moment I walked through the Radisson's doors and Rosie, the Senior Catering Sales Manager/hotel coordinator, greeted me, she assured me that everything was in her hands and the night was going to go off perfectly, which it did! As my bridal party and I were taking pictures in the Presidential Suite before the cocktail hour, Rosie even sent one of her staff up to the room with two of Shane's and my favorite cocktails, a Manhattan severed properly, a bottle of expensive champagne for my bridal party, and some snacks to remind us to sit back and relax as Rosie ran the show. In that moment, I knew I made decision having my wedding at the Radisson and truly let go of my stress to enjoy my day. :)
From the setup of the room, the drinks, the food, the desserts, the staff at the reception, everything was absolutely perfect! Rosie and her team made my wedding feel like we were at a J Gatsby party. The food and drinks were flowing and everyone was enjoying themselves. I do not need to go on and on about my wedding day and why you should have your wedding at the Radisson. If you are contemplating it, just do it. You will not regret it. I promise you. It was the best decision in regards to my wedding day. My parents have had my older sister's wedding there, my wedding there, and they are already planning for sister number 3's wedding to be there! The Radisson treated us like family, and having an event there is truly one hell of an experience. We love the Radisson!

Love,
The O'Mara and Durkin Family
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