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About The Highland Loft
The Highland Loft is a wedding venue serving couples across the Chicago area from Elgin. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Haight, The Loft of Elements Preserved. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Highland Loft
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Elgin, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hampton Elgin
- Lexington Inn And Suites
- Holiday Inn Elgin
- Quality Inn Elgin
- Courtyard Elgin
- Country Inn & Suites Elgin
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Chicago
How much do wedding venues cost in Chicago?
Venue pricing in Chicago spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Chicago?
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Chicago weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° | 19° | 11% | 4:01 PM | 4:44 PM |
| Feb | 37° | 23° | 12% | 4:44 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 32° | 16% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 41° | 23% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 71° | 52° | 26% | 7:24 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 81° | 62° | 27% | 7:45 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 68° | 18% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 66° | 21% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 59° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 46° | 20% | 5:30 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Nov | 49° | 35° | 16% | 3:47 PM | 4:29 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 25° | 14% | 3:35 PM | 4:20 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Chicago Midway Airport (9.0 mi from Chicago). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Chicago.
Getting to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MDW Chicago Midway International Airport | 9 mi | 15 min |
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | 16 mi | 25 min |
| GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport | 21 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 81 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Indianapolis | 165 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Detroit | 237 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 252 mi | 5 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Chicago; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 168 E Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
- Where
- Elgin · 35 miles west of central Chicago
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Chicago
- One of 326 wedding venues we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (847) 254-0621
- Website
- Visit site
From The Highland Loft's website
“The Highland Loft is an elegant event venue in downtown Elgin with versatile spaces for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations, featuring loft suites and premium amenities.”thehighlandloft.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Ceremony and reception on site, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, All-inclusive packages, Free parking, Day-of coordinator included
- Capacity
- Up to 600 guests
Read from thehighlandloft.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Highland Loft before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Elgin
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 14 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Streamwood, East Dundee, Carpentersville, South Elgin
Distances are straight-line from The Highland Loft; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Chicago.
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