WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING BLOG

Venue quotes for a Chicago holiday party bar can look wildly different — because they’re using completely different pricing models. Here’s how to read each one and compare them before you commit to a date.

December weekends fill up first — and cost the most. A Wednesday night at the right Chicago venue can run 15 to 30 percent less than the equivalent Saturday slot, book with more date flexibility, and draw a crowd that actually shows up.

Four holiday party venue questions Chicago planners should ask before signing: room fees, bar pricing, catering terms, and what else shows up on the invoice.

Planning a company holiday party in Chicago? Meet Rockwell on the River, Skyline Loft, Sculpture Garden Gallery and Amazing Space, each with its own look and feel, and a CraftBar package that covers the alcohol, mixers, tax and bartenders.

Planning a company holiday party in Chicago? Before you pick a venue, you need a realistic number — what the bar costs, what the space costs, and what all-inclusive actually means on a contract. Here is the breakdown.