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photography courtesy of the palmer house, a hilton hotel Palmer House Hilton One of the most iconic and luxurious settings in Chicago—and the nation's longest continually operating hotel—this opulent destination in the heart of the Loop, built by Chicago magnate Potter Palmer for his wife, Bertha Honoré Palmer, has hosted more than 9,000 weddings during its storied 140-plus- year history. With multiple ballrooms, world-class culinary options, and an expert team of on-staff wedding coordina- tors, the Palmer House Hilton is a great Windy City tradition for nuptials to remember. 17 E. Monroe St., 312-726-7500; palmerhousehiltonhotel.com S. Leavitt St., 312-421-0030; kehoedesigns.com Sound InveStment A Chicago-born company specializing in all things sound, video, and lighting. 1438 W. Kinzie St., 800-720-8545; soundinvestmentav.com Venues the AmerIcAn club At Kohler At this Tudor-style resort, couples have the option to say "I do" in an expansive ball- room or outdoors in an enchanting courtyard. 419 Highland Dr., Kohler, Wisconsin, 844-218-5153; americanclubresort.com the Art InStItute of chIcAgo Raise a toast to modern love in the Modern Wing. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312-443-3530; artic.edu chIcAgo AthletIc ASSocIAtIon Rich with history, this newly restored Venetian Gothic- style space offers a timeless backdrop to the exchange of vows. 12 S. Michigan Ave., 312-792-3555; chicago athletichotel.com chIcAgo hIStory muSeum Treasure the old while celebrating the new at this character-filled location. 1601 N. Clark St., 312-799-2254; chicagohistory.org germAnIA PlAce A tucked-away landmark, this Old Town gem is home to two ballrooms complete with gold domes and original crystal chandeliers. 108 W. Germania Pl., 312-787-0190; kenmare catering.com/germania-place the Ivy room A secret garden nestled within the whimsical Tree Studios. 12 E. Ohio St., 312-645-7760; ivyroomchicago.com the murPhy French Renaissance meets Chicago charm at this reno- vated auditorium designed in homage to Paris's Chapelle de Notre-Dame de Consolation. 50 E. Erie St., 312-280-8447; the-murphy.com the PenInSulA hotel Raise a glass to romance on the outdoor Terrace overlook- ing the Magnificent Mile. 108 E. Superior St., 312-337-2888; chicago.peninsula.com rAdISSon blu Rely on this architecturally unique hotel for "something blue." 221 N. Columbus Dr., 312-565-5258; radissonblu. com/en/aquahotel-chicago SofItel chIcAgo WAter toWer An ultrasleek dose of joie de vivre in the Gold Coast. 20 E. Chestnut St., 312-324-4000; sofitel-chicago.com thomPSon hotel This urban-luxe setting offers an array of sophisticated spaces for couples to honor their love. 21 E. Bellevue Pl., 312-266-2100; thompsonhotels.com/hotels/ thompson-chicago michiganavemag.com 175 Now that's a first impression: The Palmer House Hilton's Grand Lobby features a gorgeous 21-panel ceiling hand-painted with tales of Greek mythology.