Location, Location, Location: Chicago or D.C.

This is my first major hurdle in wedding planning. Who would have thought it would be so difficult to choose a location?

My fiance and I are from Chicago, but we live in D.C. Right now we are still trying to decide what to do—our current city or our hometown? Decisions, decisions…

We have looked at couple of places here in D.C., and so far my favorite is B.Smiths. It's a restaurant Union Station and it's absolutely beautiful. Also, it's owned by a Black Woman. How cool is that?!

Now, I know a restaurant is not a traditional place to have a reception/ceremony, but I am all about having a unique wedding that fits my fianc and I. In Chicago, there are two places we hope to check out—The Mid America Club and The Signature Room. Both have amazing views of the Chicago Skyline. We definitely are trying to stick within a tight budget for our wedding, so cost may be the deciding factor.

Our wedding is October 10^th, so we definitely have to get going on this!


Anyone have a similar dilemma?

What are you favorite reception sites?