West Loop Studio

Elite '08

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Colleen C.

Chicago, IL

I want to live here.

No, really...I do. It's everything I love about space. Hardwood floors, exposed brick, and floor to ceiling windows that allow the sun to flitter in with ease. Beautifully minimalist...white walls, open space, high ceilings. It's just...sigh...the perfect place.

It's absolutely the best venue I can think of for a smallish cocktail party/reception/wedding/event...well managed, tastefully decorated, well equipped (check out their list of vendors), with fine attention to the smallest of details. They are currently acquiring mid-century furniture and it will be available for events...excellent touch. The West Loop location is unbeatable, though it's on a quiet side street just off of Madison...

The owner is also a fantastic photographer, and there is a little studio set up right in the space (not intrusive). There is a green room of sorts as well (great for brides, etc), and a bar/food area available for caterers to serve guests.

What better place to throw a party than my dream home? I can't think of anywhere else...

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Elite '08

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andrea w.

Chicago, IL

Planning an event (wedding, rehearsal dinner, corporate party) and looking for a different type of venue? This is it! I've been dying to check out this venue for oh so long, but with the 20+ weddings/events I go to each year I"ve never been to West Loop Studio.  

I FINALLY made it to West Loop Studio on Friday night for Je Taime, produced by Mane Events. And West Loop Studio was even more beautiful than it is on the web site (if that's possible).  The lofty studio is unique, intimate, and the type of atmosphere that you can really do anything with (when it comes to the decor) to turn it into your dream wedding/event destination! And Steve (the owner) and fellow yelper Jamie K (the studio manager) are dolls and I imagine would be fabulous to work with.

Steve is also a very talented photographer. He took our photo, which I posted in my Yelp profile pics and made my fiance and I look great (even though I was getting my famous drunk eyes after a few too many glasses of champagne).  

So I know you're just dying to book your next event at West Loop Studio. Well, hurry up because I imagine this fabulous venue fills up quickly.  Fees (which seem to be reasonable) and other info is posted on their web site if you'd like to check it out...and don't forget to invite me to the par-tay!

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carrie j.

IL

my husband and i had our wedding and reception at west loop studio this past new year's eve, and it was spectacular!

the space easily lent itself to a modern party/elegant dinner, making a smooth transition from ceremony set-up to a cocktail hour in what seemed like seconds. we had a sit-down buffet with 110 people and it never felt cramped. the loft ceiling, giant windows and cool white decor looked perfect with our black, white and silver color scheme and amazingly, the open layout kept things very intimate while allowing the crowd to never feel "crowded."

onto the dance floor! the sound quality was surprisingly great, even with all of that space. there's no reverb, the music travels clear and the dance floor was packed all night (btw, awesome dj dustin drase of toast and jam...their music collection is a dream.)

and then there is jamie! the studio manager. a jack of all trades, she was a great help from the moment we began to plan, recommending a caterer that fit perfect with what we wanted (the hearty boys, yum!) she's got a great relationship with all kinds of vendors and was ready with advice on pretty much any wedding-related conundrum. during the wedding and reception, she kept things running smoothly and shielded us from potentially distracting situations; which is what you need at your wedding if you're really going to enjoy it.

plus she takes beeeautiful photos.

this is the place to go if you want a stylish, intimate event that exudes down-to-earth coolness. big ups.

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Amy Elizabeth S.

Chicago, IL

I too, am a friend of the studio manager's, but that aside... I still think this is one of the best  wedding spaces I have been to.

I have attended two weddings at West Loop, and both events were totally different:  one was more of a cocktail party with heavy appetizers, and the other had a formal sit-down dinner; One was just a reception, where the other had a large wedding service prior to the reception; one had a formal photo package with a staging area, the other just candid photographers wandering the room throughout the night.  

Besides the accommodating nature of the space, the one thing that really impressed me was the food at both events.  The "planner" has the  freedom to choose a caterer from a list of approved vendors.    Both weddings had two different caterers, but the food was remarkable both times.  It seems that West Loop Studios' approved catering list is well thought out and polished (I have eaten at other events here as well).  

My more formal experiences here may have been at two totally different weddings, but both were *magical* memorable evenings.

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Elite '08

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Jon J.

Chicago, IL

An awesome space that fit us perfect for our wedding here a couple of weeks ago.

It's unique, looks great, and has plenty of space for an average sized wedding (100 guests).

Yelper Jamie K. is the studio manager and she was great at coordinating things with all of our different vendors.

WLS is the venue owned by Ewert Photography, and they have a photo package that works perfect with the venue.  Jamie is also the photographer and took some awesome shots of the party, and the owner Steve did some great portraits.

Highly recommended... we loved having our wedding here and would recommend it to everyone!

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Elite '08

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Mike P.

Chicago, IL

A great alternative venue for a party or wedding reception.  I was a guest to a wedding here in 2003.  I can confirm that they throw an excellent wing-dinger of  a party.  The staff was on-point all night and everyone had a great time.  

It's a great space.

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Elite '08

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Naomi L.

Chicago, IL

This space is a must for private events. It is very clean and ultra hip.

Jamie the studio manager is very professional; she understands the business and makes it very easy for potential clients to choose this location.

This is not a typical banquet hall which churns out events like M &M's on the factory line.

This is a venue that whilst affordable, is so upscale your guests will remember it for years to come.

Thumbs up for this establishment.

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Elite '08

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jamie k.

Chicago, IL

Okay, well I am the studio manager at West Loop Studio and since we don't have any reviews yet, I am going to write a bit about who and what we are.
((If you have been here for an event - Please write a review!))

West Loop Studio is a 3,800 square foot loft space in ...yes...the West Loop!
During the week we generally use it for our photo shoots...

On weekends we rent it out for all kinds of events...Weddings mostly, but also birthday parties, anniversary parties, corporate events, etc...

As you can tell from the photos, it has beautiful architecture with bow string ceilings, giant windows almost all the way around, and awesome hardwood floors perfect
for a great dance party.

It normally attracts people looking for somewhere alternative for their special event.  If you are looking somewhere for a relaxed wedding, and the dark hotels with
stuffy carpet and fake chandeliers aren't doing it for you, check us out.

Our website is www.westloopstudio.com

There is all kinds of photos and info on there..
Feel free to email me via Yelp or via the website.  Let me know if you want to stop by and check the space out.

Thank you!

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mindy m.

Chicago, IL

Ok..... So I'm the studio manager's friend.  But I'm also really in tune to details and appreciate things that are out of the norm.  I'm telling you, if you want a creative space to host a wedding, meeting or shower--you should definitely check out West Loop Studios.  Every time I go there I feel so comfortable--and the space can be transformed so easily and so dramatically!  

What a great space.

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