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A 1920s Speak-Easy Corporate Dinner


CEO’S from around the world disguised as Dapper Dans and their Molls, gathered in secret at our vintage Loft venue for a night of cocktails, fine dining and dancing. A true Chicago-style Speak-Easy themed corporate dinner for 150 at Loft on Lake! This event was so secret, that the VIP guests, dolled up in flapper gowns and [...] read more

Simple, Intimate, Elegant – A Real Loft Wedding: Part 1


The combination of classic elegance & the many DIY touches made this gorgeous & intimate wedding  one of our recent favorites.  It seemed this bride had her whole wedding planned out from the moment we met her – she had a clear vision for something beautiful & unique and on the Big Day, it really [...] read more

Traditional Elegance – A Real Loft Wedding: Part 1


We loved hosting this ceremony & reception – simple & elegant, this event featured a classic color palette and lots of personal touches Kaori & Chris were another “typical” Loft on Lake couple – down to earth, funny and easy going, they approached their wedding planning with cool heads and had fun all through the [...] read more

Wedding Highlight – A Black/White & Hot Pink Formal at the Loft


Our first wedding of the 2012 Wedding Season was a stunning affair. An elegant ceremony and reception for 170 guests, the couple assembled a stellar cast of vendors who came together & transformed the space into something magical. Vitaliy booked the event exactly a year before the big day at the end of March of [...] read more

Coming soon: FORM Art+Floral


Later this month, the Loft is slated to host FORM Art+Floral, a unique event that promises to blur the separate worlds of fine art and fine floral design in our urban, lofty setting, for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening. Click the invite below to RSVP to the free event and be sure [...] read more

Starting the Season Right – a Wedding Preview


Last Friday was the official start of our wedding season – with the first wedding and ceremony of the year. Over the past few months, we’ve hosted all sorts of corporate events – book launches, award shows, trade shows but we do love our weddings – it’s great seeing them come together, and seeing couples [...] read more

Step Up Women’s Network at Loft on Lake


Loft on Lake recently hosted Step Up Women’s Network for an informative breakfast, that included a talk by the one and only Debi Lilly, president and owner at A Perfect Event. Debi spoke to 50 attendees about entertaining and decor, as well as the demands of running a successful business that includes having her name in [...] read more

Vendor Highlight: Art of Imagination


 Art of Imagination is a name we hear often – they are responsible for stunning displays of fabric, light and decor that make many of the events we host complete. Ever since our opening way back in 2008, owner and creative genius Deborah Weisenhaus has been a common sight at the Loft and we’ve watched [...] read more