15 Chicago Event Venues That Can Hold 400+ Guests

Finding spacious event venues in Chicago that combine style, flexibility, and capacity can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—but that’s where Fierce Productions comes in. As a leading Chicago-based wedding and event planning company known for upscale, nontraditional experiences, we specialize in curating unforgettable events in venues that make a statement. Here are 15 Chicago event venues we’ve worked with that can comfortably host 400+ guests—and deliver the kind of experience your guests will rave about.

Your Faithful Guide to Wedding Stationary and Signage

At Fierce Productions, we believe the little details are what make your celebration unforgettable—and wedding stationery is one of those small-but-mighty elements that sometimes gets pushed aside, but leaves a lasting impression.

From dreamy save-the-dates to polished place cards, wedding stationery tells your story while keeping your guests informed and engaged. The Fierce team guides couples through all the steps — we even have in house designers and printing partners who can help create everything for you. If you need some assistance, here’s your complete guide to the what, when, and wow-factor of wedding stationery:

Jeff and Priya's Colorful Fusion Wedding

A throwback wedding we are still in love with! Jeff and Priya got married in the summer of 2022 (postponed from 2020). Though they lived in New York at the time, they wanted to get married in Chicago because it was the city they both met in. (Not to mention they also got engaged in Lincoln Park.) In regards to the style of wedding they desired, they reached out to Fierce Productions because they wanted a wedding ceremony that blended Indian Hindu ceremonies, and western traditions. It was to be a relaxed, colorful, and intimate celebration with loved ones.

How to Include Pets in Your Wedding

We love pets!! We understand they are your fur baby (or scale baby, or feather baby, etc.), so we understand wanting them involved in your wedding. We LOVE THAT! As Chicago based wedding planners, we have seen and planned some unique ways of incorporating pets into your special day, so here are a few ways you TOO can incorporate your pets into your wedding:

Questions to Ask A Wedding Planner Before Booking

As Chicago based Wedding Planners, you might call us biased when we say we are VERY pro Wedding Planner. As much as we would love to work on everyone’s wedding, we understand that it’s important to find a wedding planner that matches with your energy. We know we aren’t for everyone, and we know not everyone is for us.

We recommend chatting with potential wedding planners before booking to find the best match, so here are some important questions we recommend asking your “potential” wedding planner before booking.

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