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We are proud to announce a new venture for our collective: The Ovation Group. A parent company to our venues and music agency, The Ovation Group website shows 360° virtual tours of Ovation, Greenhouse Loft, and Sarabande. These tours will make the planning process infinitely easier for clients, will help prospective couples make informed decisions, and they’ll benefit guests and vendors alike. ⠀ Follow this page and check back soon for an exciting announcement about brand new offerings at all of our venues. ⠀ A sincere thank you to our in-house designer (@BZAWERKS ), our venue management and staff, DJs, musicians, and to all of you for making this new project possible. ⠀ See you on the virtual dance floor, ⠀ The Ovation Group ⠀ Photo Credit: ⠀ @alishatova @allieidrac @alyeskarphotography @annajunghwa @annazajacweddings @edandaileenphotography @ellengustafsonphoto @emullinsphotogram @ev_photography @goldenhoursweddings @hannawalkowaik @katyycarl @kyleszetophoto @megadamikcreative @rebeccahaleyphotography @roni_rose_photography @switchbackstories @thehartsco @victoriasaintmartin

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Rain rain go away, we want to see the sun Monday. ⠀ This Memorial Day, we host the 19th annual Style Matters DJs Showcase at Sarabande. This is an opportunity for you to see our elite group of artists take full creative control and play whatever they feel. Come with an open mind and your smiling faces and let’s round out the holiday weekend in style. ⠀ Here’s what you need to know: ⠀ - The event is free but you must RSVP to [email protected] so we can get a rough headcount. ⠀ - DJs will start playing at noon sharp and will each get 20 minutes to shine. The line up and set times will be posted by Monday morning. ⠀ - Bring your crew, just make sure they RSVP and let us know that they’re with you. ⠀ - This is an all ages affair. The new foosball and ping pong tables will be in full effect. ⠀ - The Ovation Group will host the bar until supplies last. Come early, stay as long as you’d like.  - Urban Allure will be handling all the floral throughout the space. Curious to learn more? Ask for Nicole on Monday. ⠀ - Wooden Paddle will be slangin’ wood burned pizza out of their oven parked right off the patio. ⠀ - Sarabande, Ovation, and Greenhouse Loft clients are highly encouraged to attend as we’ll be showing off most of our new add on amenities (Ice Cream Cart, Ceremony Arch, Discoballs - the audio phone booth is being custom built and will be ready in early June). ⠀ - For Sarabande clients/prospects/friends, we will be giving golf cart rides down to the new riverfront ceremony area. ⠀ - Super bummed you can’t make it? Don’t worry, we got you. We’ll be streaming the entire event live to itch.tv/orchardlounge. Set a reminder to tune in starting at noon. Trust us, you won’t find a better Memorial Day soundtrack anywhere. ⠀ Our team is gearing up for a monster weekend of events. When we come back up for air after all of these soirées this weekend, the showcase on Monday is a rare opportunity for our crew to be together and chill. We’re looking forward to seeing you. ⠀ The Ovation Group ⠀ ⠀

Anthony + Alyssa’s wedding day was a hot one (late July, upper 80s 🥵), but nothing could outshine the love surrounding them! From start to finish, their day was filled with family, friends, and so much joy. Alyssa’s vision was simple yet stunning—proof that intentional design always makes an impact. And can we talk about how sweet both of their families were? It was such a joy seeing them celebrate this incredible couple! ✨ Vendor Team ✨ 📍 Venue: @greenhouseloft 🍽️ Caterer: @lulacafeevents | @lulacafe 💐 Florist: @atmosphereeventsgroup 🎶 DJ: @stylemattersdjs 📸 Photo: @alishatova #ChicagoWedding #WeddingCoordinator #GreenhouseLoft #ChicagoWeddingPlanner #WeddingDesign #IntentionalWeddings #ChicagoBride #ChicagoGroom #WeddingReception #EventPlanning #WeddingVibes #filmphotography #weddingfilmphotography

A summer wedding at @greenhouseloft so perfect that we are still talking about it.

Our @theovationgroupchicago team has enjoyed some rest and relaxation so far this year but now it’s time to get after it. We kick off February with our favorite event of the year, the @westloopweddingwalk . If you haven’t already purchased your tickets, we highly recommend you do that before Sunday. For those who are unaware of what this event entails, it’s an opportunity to see the best venues on the west side of the City and Ovation has participated since its inception. Each space will have various vendors posted up, as well. It looks like the temp is going to be creeping close to 50° so grab your crew and prepare to get your steps in. Once you’ve seen what there is to see on the west side, our other two venues, @sarabandechicago and @greenhouseloft are going to be open for walk-ins. As always, @stylemattersdjs will be wrangling the vibe at Ovation and this go ‘round it’ll be @shazam_bangles2 behind the decks. ⠀ Last year we packed in hundreds of couples and gave away a wedding. Will we do it again? Watch this space. ⠀ See you Sunday, ⠀ The Ovation Group

The Ovation Group venues have long been known for including amenities in our rental fee that other spaces simply can’t. From a Style Matters DJ and Rolls Royce chauffeur service to custom-tailored graphic design and photobooths, we’ve been thrilled over the last decade to provide these services for our clients and guests to enjoy and we’ve never considered offering any kind of add-ons. ⠀ Until now. ⠀ Below are a few brand new add-on amenities that will be available at our three venues right away next month. These introductory fees are only being offered through the end of the year. Also, for the time being, we only have one of each of the add-ons below so it’s first come, first served. ⠀ 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗗𝗗-𝗢𝗡𝗦: ⠀ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬) - This is a collab with Urban Allure where we include 25 various size discoballs around the space. We highly recommend they get installed above the dance floor. ⠀ 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬) - This is a large custom built phonebooth that your guests will enter during your event to leave you an audio recording. We will deliver one file of all your messages either digitally or on vinyl. ⠀ 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬) - Much more than a handsome decor piece, this cart will be homebase for your guests to grab dessert before hitting the dancefloor. Ice cream not included. ⠀ 𝗕𝗼𝘅𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽 ($𝟮𝟱𝟬) - Have a neon sign but wondering where it should go? Interested in a champagne wall but not sure where to put all those flutes? We’ve got you. Go minimal or have your florist dress it up, now you’ve got a proper backdrop for large groups to strike a pose. ⠀ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 ($𝟭𝟬𝟬) - Choose between two sturdy ceremony arches and let your florist work their magic. ⠀ —— ⠀ We are incredibly excited to be offering these new services and we’re looking forward to hearing from you. Reach out to your venue contact person and we’ll tell you more. ⠀ Cheers, ⠀ The Ovation Group ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀

Our first ever DJ showcase at the new space happens this Memorial Day. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it. Not going to be in town? We’ll be streaming it live to twitch.tv/orchardlounge. For a taste of the vibe, we just uploaded last year’s showcase to Vimeo. Hit the link in our bio for 7+ hours of the most supremely talented crew of DJs in Chicago. Even mom will dig the tunes. ⠀ Style Matters. ⠀ Tell Only Your Closest Friends. ™  

If you still haven’t heard, the West Loop Wedding Walk happens this Sunday, 2/4/24. There are nearly 1200 tickets sold making this the biggest year to date by a long shot. ⠀ Here are a few tips for your visit to Ovation: ⠀ • Once on-site, look for anyone with an OVA pin and we will give you a short tour. ⠀ • These are the vendors who will be at Ovation: Style Matters DJs (@stylemattersdjs ), BZAWerks (@bzawerks ), Urban Allure (@urbanallureevents ), Amazing Edibles (@amazingediblescatering ), Madi Ellis Photography (@madiellisphoto ), and Reliveable. ⠀ • Our other venues, Sarabande (@sarabandechicago ) and Greenhouse Loft (@greenhouseloft ), will be open on Sunday between 11AM and 4PM for scheduled and walk-in tours. Drop us a line if you’d like to book a tour in advance. ⠀ • You can enter our Giveaway until 4pm. The photobooth will close at 4pm sharp (tip: there could be a line all day) and we will draw the winner some time between 4 and 5pm before heading over to the Fairlie for the afterparty. See our last post for more information on the Giveaway. ⠀ • Tickets are still on sale at ⠀ Fire away with any questions in the comments section below. We can’t wait to show you around Ovation on Sunday.

Dead of winter got you down? Perhaps this will brighten up your day: As our way of celebrating Ovation turning ten this year, we’re giving away a wedding. ⠀ One year ago this week we started giving hard hat tours of our new space, Sarabande, and after hosting nearly two dozen truly incredible events in late 2023, it was clear that it’s possible to plan a meaningful and memorable celebration in well under a year’s time. If you agree, this Giveaway is for you. ⠀ The winning couple gets to host a six hour wedding, all amenities included, at any of our three venues (Sarabande, Ovation, or Greenhouse Loft), on any mutually agreeable date in 2024. ⠀ Here are the basics. More terms will be shared directly with Giveaway participants via email. ⠀ - To enter, book an in-person tour any time between 1/7/24 and 2/4/24 at Sarabande, Ovation, or Greenhouse Loft. Once you’ve toured a space, hop in our photobooth. You keep one strip, the other will be your entry into the Giveaway. Are you a current client who has signed on for a 2024 date with us? We appreciate you and will allow you to participate in the Giveaway, as well. All of the same rules apply. Since you have already contracted with us, we recommend simply showing up to the West Loop Wedding Walk and entering that day. ⠀ - You are encouraged to see all three spaces to determine which one you’re most drawn towards, but you can only submit one entry to the Giveaway. ⠀ - The winner will be chosen at Ovation on Sunday 2/4/24 during the West Loop Wedding Walk (@westloopweddingwalk ). The winner must be present in order to claim their prize. ⠀ Want to know more? Drop a line to the space you’re most interested in and we’ll get right back to you. Have someone who needs to know about this? Tag ‘em. ⠀ Ovation - [email protected] Sarabande - [email protected] Greenhouse Loft - [email protected] ⠀ We floated this to couples who toured over the last two days and there are already over a dozen entries. Watch our social media pages closely as we’ll be announcing partnerships with friendor vendors who will also be offering their services as a part of the Giveaway. ⠀ Cheers and presenting, ⠀ The Ovation Group

Sarabande Opening Party | 12.14.23

An urban paradise—shot by our very own Niko Ewert.