City · Chicago, Illinois
LM Studio
Two-floor South Loop event space with floor-to-ceiling views over Grant Park, Chicago.
LM Studio is a two-floor event space on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago's South Loop, looking straight out over Grant Park. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the park and, on clear days, the lake beyond. It suits city weddings of most sizes, from a small gathering in the Atrium to a full dinner and dance in the Studio upstairs.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
Everything happens under one roof and with one team. The venue, the kitchen and the bar are all run in-house, so you deal with one set of people from your first tour to the last dance. That makes it easier to shape the day around the two of you rather than a template. The space does a lot of the decorating on its own, which leaves you free to put your energy into the parts that matter most to you.
Ceremonies
Ceremonies work here in every season, with the park as your backdrop. The fifth-floor Atrium is a lighter, more intimate room with park views, and seated ceremonies run to about 150 guests. Some couples marry upstairs in the sixth-floor Studio and then move down to the Atrium for cocktails while the room is turned. Others use both floors across the evening for ceremony, drinks and dinner.
Receptions and food
The sixth-floor Studio is the main room, with gold fixtures, tall windows, an adjoining parlor and space for a dance floor. Seated dinners run to about 200 guests, and a standing cocktail party can be larger. Food comes from LM Catering, the in-house team, with passed bites, stations or a plated dinner, plus a dessert or cake station and coffee and tea. Tastings are offered. A full bar is available, and the Atrium has a movable bar and lounge furniture for cocktail hour. There is also a private suite for getting ready, with a lounge, dining table and kitchen.
Getting there and the area
The venue sits on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park, within walking distance of Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute and the lakefront. Harrison and Roosevelt stations are close by, and plenty of hotels line Michigan Avenue for guests coming from out of town. There is no on-site parking, so guests use nearby garages, which can be reserved ahead.
Good to know
- Two floors of event space: the sixth-floor Studio and the fifth-floor Atrium.
- Catering and bar are handled in-house.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Frequently asked questions
Can we hold the ceremony and reception at LM Studio?
Yes. Many couples use one floor for the ceremony and the other for cocktails, then come together for dinner and dancing in the Studio.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Food is provided by the in-house LM Catering team. Ask the venue about dessert, as some couples have brought in cake from a partner bakery.
Is there parking at the venue?
There is no dedicated parking. Guests use nearby public garages, and reserving a space ahead is the easiest option.
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