The Loyola University Chicago Lake Shore Campus offers several indoor and outdoor venue options for your wedding reception from a ballroom to a mansion. Whether you desire an elegant yet casual or sophisticated but fun affair, the Loyola Lake Shore campus delivers. The Crown Center Lobby is a beautiful open space that boasts breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Adjacent to the lobby is an outdoor patio just steps from Lake Michigan, making it an ideal setting for an outdoor cocktail hour or al fresco cocktail reception. The Donovan Reading Room is an elegantly appointed space featuring stained glass windows, Art Deco finishes, unique murals and sky-high ceilings. Coupled with views of Lake Michigan and an outdoor patio, the Donovan Room adds a note of sophistication to your wedding celebration. For intimate gatherings there is the Piper Hall Mansion, which boasts Tiffany windows, original wood flooring, and restored interior. Whatever your personal style, whatever vision for your special day, it can be delivered by the dedicated event staff starting with the venue.