This can be answered perhaps best in person. We understand our space is not for every client. We take time to get to know your venue needs and if we are not a perfect fit we would be happy to recommend some other wonderful venues we work with throughout Chicago that may better suit your needs. For more information, email us at info@skyonnine.com.

Yes, reduced package rates are offered through Jan-March. Restrictions apply. Please contact for more details.

Yes. In order to keep our excellent level of service and our pricing competitive we have to be kind of strict on this. LM Catering & Events is our exclusive caterer. However, we are pleased to work exclusively India House for all Indian specialty menus, and Zelda’s Catering for all kosher events. Please talk with a member of our sales team regarding details.

Yes. However, this may only be done after you have toured the venue with a member of our events team. The hold will be held for 7 days and we will let you know before we release it.

Visit us here to view availability and set up a site visit. We currently offer in person and virtual tours.

Yes, however any desserts must come from a licensed bakery, restaurant or retail store. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow homemade items.

Awesome! We can’t wait to get started. When you’re ready to move forward just let our events team know and they will send over the appropriate paperwork. A 25% catering deposit is due at the time of contract signing (based on estimated charges). An additional 25% catering deposit is due 6 months prior to your event.

Ample paid parking is available through the hotel. Discounted rates are offered for non-overnight event guests. Please reach out to our sales team for futher details.

Although our venue has a BYOB policy you will need to work with the bartenders at LM Catering & Events who will handle the serving of all beverages.

All vendors will receive access to the venue 3 hours prior to the scheduled start time.

We include a 1 night stay in the Staybridge Penthouse Suite, which offers ample space to get ready in. The suite is a large bi-level suite with lots of natural lighting and located on the same floor as venue. However, check-in for the suite is 3pm (early check in cannot be guaranteed). We recommend reserving the room the night prior if to be used as a dressing room. Please contact hotel for pricing and to make reservation.

DIY is amazing, but tends to increase your level of stress, requires a lot of pre-planning and really drives your friends and family crazy! All of that aside, we will not allow you to climb a ladder (we'd hate to see you get hurt!). Because of this all hanging decor must be hung by professionals. However, any other DIY decor is permitted to be set-up by whomever. Please note you are responsible for both the set up and tear down of these items. If you are planning to do this we highly recommend hiring a day of coordinator.

Venue rental includes 10 hours. This includes 3 hours for set up, 6 hours of event time and 1 hour for break down. Need more time to party? Additional hours can be added at the rate of $500 per hour. Please note that events must end by midnight for quiet hours in the hotel.

A planner or coordinator is not a requirement however, we do strongly recommend that you retain their services based on your event needs. Our venue managers will be on-site during your event to direct and work with vendors, answer any questions, provide general assistance and oversee the facilities, but they will not coordinate your event.

Your event will be the only event taking place at Sky on Nine. However, the hotel may host events in the lobby and meeting spaces at the same time as your event.

Your designated sales person and our trained event captains will oversee your event.

Yes, however all vendors need to have the appropriate licenses, must be pre-approved by our events team and must participate in a venue walk-through prior to the event.

Pets on a leash are permitted in the space during the ceremony with prior approval. Following the ceremony the pet must be escorted out of the space for the remainder of the event.

Yes. Candles are allowed but they will need to be contained in a vessel of some sort. We do not allow tapered candles and open flames are not allowed anywhere in the building. Sparklers, smoke machines and similar items are not allowed unless they offer a cold setting.

Yes, a $1,000 fee will be applied for a ceremony set-up.

Yes, Sky on Nine is ADA compliant.

Security is not required at our events. Security is available upon request for $500 for a 6-hour event. Additional time can be offered for an additional fee.

We do not have an on-site sound system and this will need to be handled by your band or DJ. Our team is happy to provide you with a preferred vendor list if you are interested. For corporate events, we may assist with microphone set-up.

Wedding rehearsals are allowed based on availability. They must be pre-approved by the events team and can only take place between 10am and 5pm. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific time for rehearsals until a month out from your event date.

Yes, you have to provide your own insurance. We also require all of your vendors to provide a certificate of insurance. We require $2M general aggregate / $1M per occurrence including property damage. We recommend The Event Helper, eWed Insurance, or WedSafe. Please have a copy of the policy sent directly to your event manager no later than 1 week prior to your event date.

Yes, our venue is located in the Holiday Inn O’hare and Staybridge Inn & Suites. Contact the hotel sales department for additional information regarding room blocks and extended suite reservations.