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Day 294 by StarLitAngel Via Flickr: Wrigley Square.

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BRIDES Chicago: 4 Venues Perfect for an Outdoor Spring Wedding

Photo: Amanda Megan Miller Photography

Spring in Chicago means lush greenery, dripping ivy, and an abundance of couples planning to exchange vows surrounded by some of the windy city’s most decadent outdoor backdrops. We’ve gathered a list of our favorite venues, perfect for every Chicago duo looking to tie the knot outdoors in the spring.

Chicago Botanic Garden Hosting a celebration at one of Chicago’s most desired floral backdrops means your guests will be surrounded by overflowing gardens and seasonal blooms. Blend the natural elements of the site’s yearly blooms with your wedding vision, making this unique space your own. Constantly obtaining accolades from various publications for its charm, this spring wedding venue will have charm your guests with the magic of spring. Read real brides’ reviews here!

The Ivy Room at Tree Studios This stunning space is the essential backdrop for any bride looking for an equal balance of industrial and spring in her aesthetics. Living up to its name, The Ivy Room at Tree Studios hosts weddings and other elegant receptions throughout the year. The venue’s outdoor ivy-covered walls of this fresh open-air space. Found within the heart of downtown Chicago, this lush site breaks up its urban surroundings of one of the city’s most bustling areas with shrubbery, flourishing blooms, and natural lighting. Read real brides’ reviews here!

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Morton Arboretum What better place to give thanks for spring than at a wedding held at the birthplace of some of Chicago’s most breathtaking greenery? The unforgettable gardens of this arboretum offer guests an abundance of open-air ceremony spaces found within the grounds of the site’s 1,700 acres of lush landscapes. One-of-a-kind gardens make a celebration at this wedding spot a natural choice for any bride craving fresh air on her big day. Read real brides’ reviews here!

Millennium Park Known amongst locals as both a popular spot to pop the question and tie the knot, it’s safe to say that this lush landscape is an essential location to peruse for all spring brides. One of the park’s outdoor ceremony sites rests on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Randolph Street (otherwise known as Wrigley Square). The square houses the Millennium Monument, a full-sized replica of the original peristyle built between 1917 and 1953. This iconic site is ideal for any Chicago bride who wants to combine the city’s history with breathtaking outdoor ambiance. Read real brides’ reviews here! Your outdoor wedding deserves the perfect venue. Find even more options on our Local Vendors page!

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BRIDES Chicago: 4 Venues Perfect for an Outdoor Spring Wedding was originally published on Autumn Leaves

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The Millennium Monument in Wrigley Square in Chicago.

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The loop buildings as seen from Wrigley square in Millennium Park.

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Above is a video of Willis Earl Beal performing in Millennium Park's Wrigley Square. Beal came up with his plan to do a live public show earlier this week, but the details kept changing. At first, the bustling CTA tunnel connecting the Blue and Red line stations at Jackson was the venue of choice; then Cloud Gate, aka "the Bean." The set was to start at 7:30 PM; then late Thursday afternoon, that became 8:30 PM.

The timing turned out to work well for the location, at least momentarily; a tribute to Chicago jazz icon Von Freeman was wrapping up at Pritzker Pavilion (health issues prevented Freeman from attending) as Willis hopped on a cement picnic table to entertain folks on their way home. Then the batteries in his boom box fell out. And then security came to inform Beal he couldn't perform where he'd set up camp.

Security directed Beal toward Wrigley Square, and Beal wasted no time launching into his five-song set, beginning with "Blue Escape" (see the video above). He put on a hell of a show, belting out every word with passion and earnestness even as most onlookers just stared, seeming confused. That didn't seem to bother Beal, and he pushed himself till his voice turned slightly raspy. A highlight for me was his new version of "White Noise"; using a sleek electronic instrumental instead of the original backing tracks, Beal morphed it into a minimalist R&B tune similar to Frank Ocean's cool slow jams.

Beal went into the performance with high spirits and came out of it even happier. He won over a few new fans among the curious passersby who stuck it out, and he made $10 in donations too. "I can buy a fuckin' bus pass," he said. --Leor Galil