Chicago Weddings
Plan Your Dream Wedding
Begin Your Forever with an Unforgettable Waterfront Wedding
Most venues give you four walls. City Cruises Chicago gives you the entire skyline.
You've dreamed about your wedding day—now imagine celebrating it on the water with Chicago's world-famous architecture as your backdrop. Exchange vows surrounded by skyline views, then celebrate with chef-prepared dining, exceptional hospitality, and the people you love most.
Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, elegant reception, or full wedding weekend, City Cruises Chicago helps bring your vision to life in one unforgettable waterfront setting.
What You'll Experience
Your wedding day should feel effortless from beginning to end. Exchange vows with the Chicago skyline as your backdrop, then transition seamlessly into cocktails, dining, heartfelt toasts, and dancing aboard the same elegant yacht.
From daytime ceremonies to golden sunsets and the city illuminated at night, every moment offers a distinctly Chicago setting.
Your celebration includes:
- Open-air ceremony decks with panoramic Chicago skyline views
- Elegant indoor reception spaces with panoramic windows
- Chef-prepared dining with buffet, plated, or chef-attended options
- Premium beverage packages and champagne toasts
- Spacious dance floors and stylish lounges
- Dedicated event coordinators and attentive service
- Iconic Chicago photo opportunities throughout your wedding day
Why Choose a Waterfront Wedding Venue
Your wedding venue should be more than a beautiful setting—it should become part of your story. A City Cruises Chicago wedding brings your ceremony and reception together in one extraordinary location surrounded by world-famous architecture and ever-changing skyline views.
Why couples choose City Cruises Chicago:
- Iconic Chicago waterfront venues with panoramic skyline views
- One seamless location for your ceremony and reception
- All-inclusive wedding packages tailored to your vision
- Dedicated event coordinators from planning through your wedding day
- Flexible guest counts for intimate or grand celebrations
- Exceptional hospitality from our attentive onboard team
- Convenient downtown Chicago boarding for you and your guests
- Personalized wedding experiences that reflect your love story
From your first consultation to your final farewell, we're here to make your Chicago wedding as effortless as it is unforgettable.
Start Planning Your Dream Wedding
Whether you're planning an intimate waterfront ceremony, elegant wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, engagement party, bridal shower, or full wedding weekend, City Cruises Chicago offers breathtaking venues, all-inclusive wedding packages, exceptional hospitality, and personalized experiences framed by one of the world's most recognizable skylines.
Contact our complimentary wedding coordinators today to schedule a tour, explore Chicago wedding packages, and start planning your wedding on the water.
All-Inclusive Wedding Packages
Inclusions
Our venues provide all the amenities and furniture necessary for your event. City Cruises all-inclusive wedding packages* include the below among other offerings.
Two-hour lunch cruise
Two or three-hour dinner cruise
Background music
Champagne toast
Plated, food station, or buffet menu
China, linens, glassware
In-office coordinator
Cash cocktail bar
Dessert or wedding cake
Service staff & bartenders
One-year anniversary dinner
注意：
Inclusions may vary by location.
Enhancements
Envision your biggest dreams and let us turn them into reality — that’s our promise. While our venue provides a comprehensive package, our complimentary event coordinators are here to collaborate with the finest wedding partners for personalized upgrades or enhancements you desire. Take advantage of our exclusive curated list of extraordinary vendors for enhancements.
Ceremony officiant
Live entertainment
Dance floor
Customized florals
Specialty linens
Live ceremony music
Bar & menu upgrades
Videographer
Photographer
Photo booths & more!
Tell Us About Your Event
After form submission, you’ll receive a customized offer from an experienced Account Manager matching your event vision.
FAQs Weddings
City Cruises hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal and couples' showers, bachelor and bachelorette celebrations, welcome parties, wedding brunches, farewell brunches, vow renewals, anniversary celebrations, and full wedding weekends.
Yes. Many couples choose to host both events aboard the same yacht, allowing guests to enjoy a seamless celebration without traveling between venues.
Absolutely. Depending on your guest count and destination, you can charter an entire yacht, reserve a private deck, or host your celebration in dedicated event spaces aboard the vessel.
Many packages include venue rental, chef-prepared dining, beverage service, event coordination, tables, linens, china, glassware, professional service staff, complimentary cake cutting, and other amenities. Offerings vary by destination.
Yes. Couples can personalize their celebration with upgraded menus, premium bar packages, floral arrangements, photography, videography, entertainment, lighting, décor, and other enhancements.
Guest capacity varies by yacht and destination, allowing us to host everything from intimate ceremonies to large wedding celebrations.
Yes. Many weddings begin with an outdoor ceremony before transitioning indoors for dinner and dancing, allowing guests to enjoy both panoramic waterfront views and elegant climate-controlled reception spaces.
We recommend booking as early as possible—especially for spring, summer, and fall weddings—to secure your preferred date, yacht, and destination.
Many destinations can accommodate dietary requests with advance notice. Your wedding coordinator will help create a menu that meets your guests' needs.
Many vessels offer accessible boarding areas, climate-controlled interiors, and accessible restrooms on select yachts. Accessibility features vary by vessel and location.
Yes. Our wedding coordinators are happy to arrange a private tour, discuss availability, review pricing, and help you explore the best options for your celebration.
City Cruises hosts weddings in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Washington, DC, San Francisco, San Diego, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Newport Beach, Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Berkeley, Toronto, London, and York.
City Cruises combines award-winning waterfront venues, breathtaking views, chef-prepared dining, personalized wedding planning, and exceptional hospitality into one unforgettable experience. Instead of celebrating within four walls, you'll begin your next chapter surrounded by iconic skylines, spectacular scenery, and the people you love most.
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
Our thoughtfully designed wedding packages simplify the planning process while allowing you to personalize every detail.
Depending on your location, packages may include:
- Ceremony and reception venue
- Two-hour lunch cruise or two-to-three-hour dinner cruise
- Champagne toast
- Chef-prepared buffet, plated dinner, or chef-attended stations
- Wedding cake or dessert
- Premium beverage packages
- China, linens, tables, chairs, and glassware
- Professional service staff
- Complimentary cake cutting
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- First anniversary dinner at select locations
Package offerings vary by destination.
Every love story is unique.
Our experienced wedding planners work with trusted vendors to help customize every detail of your celebration.
Enhancement options may include:
- Ceremony officiants
- Live musicians
- DJs and live bands
- Floral design
- Photography and videography
- Premium bar packages
- Customized menus