The Lyric Opera of Chicago is a stunning 1929 landmark venue featuring art nouveau and art deco design, fully restored in 1996. The venue offers two magnificent event spaces: the Rice Grand Foyer with soaring ceilings and ornate detailing, and the Ardis Krainik Theatre with state-of-the-art production capabilities. With grand chandeliers, marble floors, and gold accents throughout, it provides an unforgettable backdrop for weddings of up to 1,100 guests.
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Estimated cost · Venue + Bar Min.
$16,588
100 guests · Rice Grand Foyer · Premium · taxes & fees included
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
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The property
A historic 1929 opera house and Chicago landmark featuring grand event spaces including an art deco/art nouveau foyer and a fully equipped theatrical stage.
The venue showcases a dramatic art deco and art nouveau hybrid design with enormous crystal chandeliers, ornate gilded ceiling details, gold and warm tones, marble floors, and grand columns.
The theatre features an elaborate stage with professional lighting rigs and rich velvet seating.
The setting
The venue's scenic appeal is primarily architectural, with grand interior spaces featuring ornate historic detailing, soaring ceilings, and dramatic theatrical elements.
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