Fairlie

About Us

Designed with fun and function in mind, Fairlie offers a sophisticated and versatile space for weddings, private events, meetings, and production in Chicago’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor.

Boasting a combined available 15,000 square feet across the building’s ceremony + reception area and adjacent mezzanines + dressing lounges, Fairlie provides tables + seating for up to 250 guests with an additional 10 cocktail tables available for use.

Our interior space juxtaposes warm, exposed-brick walls, raw steel, and marbled concrete accents, creating a modern, yet timeless atmosphere. Skylight atrium windows allow natural light to blend with industrial-style lighting fixtures within the main hall and flowing voile drapes incorporate a soft elegance. A custom-designed steel and grid staircase grants guests access to the second-floor loft and lounge space.

We pride ourselves on not only being a breathtaking space to host in but also on taking the time to challenge the way we look at events from a sustainability perspective. We are always brainstorming with our couples on ways we can create less waste, whether it's repurposing greenery from one wedding to the next or providing a water station instead of plastic bottles. Every little bit counts.

Staying Sustainable

  • Provided curtains and drapery to partition the room, reducing the water waste and delivery emissions that come with rented drapery.

  • Reusable oil-burning candle treatment on venue shelves

  • Re-purposing of wood and windows for shelving and mirrors around the venue

  • Mini fridge in suites to encourage wedding parties to ditch those styrofoam coolers

  • Onsite recycling and waste pickup

  • High efficiency HVAC with smart thermostats

  • Use of skylights for warmth/light and not running utilities when space is not in use

  • Environmentally safe cleaning supplies in recyclable packaging

  • Tuk Tuk used for photo-ops with a rechargeable battery

  • Dimmable LED lighting throughout the space

  • Electronic document filing, minimal to no printing

  • Encouraging couples to work with other GWA Vendors!