My wedding day at The Monte Bello Estate was beyond words! Everything ended up more beautiful than…read moreI could've imagined even with the light rain that day. My venue coordinator Lauren and the whole team last minute changed my ceremony location due to the rain and set everything up in a new spot outside by the clock tower so my guests would be able to walk on concrete and not the wet grass. That is the upside of choosing this venue, it is so large there are so many options and no matter what it will be beautiful! My guests raved how delicious the food was, I had multiple guests the next day and even weeks after telling me it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! Our signature cocktails we chose were a hit and our guests enjoyed them throughout cocktail hour and the reception! Lauren our venue coordinator eased all my stress the day of and she was so attentive to me and my family. After the ceremony the venue had mine and my husbands favorite drinks on standby and a tray of appetizers for us. My mom even wanted a different white wine from what they were serving and they grabbed it for her right away! Before the wedding day the venue even does events so you can have your food tasting and then a separate day to experience their signature cocktails and desserts and see the add-ins you can include for your wedding day. The guest bathrooms were just remodeled as well and made a great backdrop for my guests to take pictures in! The reception space, the big glass windows, and the landscaping made for a perfect day that we will always remember! I cannot emphasize enough how happy we were with the Monte Bello Estate for our wedding!

We had our wedding at Monte Bello in June and could not have been happier with how the day went! It…read morewas the only venue we actually toured in person and we knew it was it as soon as we saw it. First of all, the outside is absolutely stunning- no matter which way you turn there's a prime photo backdrop. Secondly, the built in bridal and groom suites are amazing. The bridal suite is designed for getting ready with a separate area with mirrors and vanity, built in rod for the perfect wedding dress photo. The grooms suite is the perfect man cave, with a poker table, pool and foosball tables and signed jerseys and guitars hung up all around. The venue also renovated in between us signing and the day of our wedding and they made it even better than I could have ever imagined- a lot more neutral walls for photos and a women's bathroom that was jaw dropping when I saw it for the first time. Throughout our planning process, we worked closely with Abbey who was nothing but helpful and amazing. She was so communicative and always answered my hundreds of questions promptly. Food tasting went swimmingly and the Raise the Bar event (cocktail and wine tasting for signature cocktails and add ons) was so fun. Throughout these events, it was so clear how dedicated the entire team is to making sure we have the best wedding possible. The real tell was the day of the wedding. I've heard that most venue coordinators don't do all that much the day of in terms of helping with third party vendors so that was my expectation going in: I didn't have a wedding planner so I had assigned all my bridesmaids tasks just in case anything needed to be done. Let me just say- Abbey and the other venue staff took care of everything. All the vendors (florist, photobooth rental, band) came and set up seamlessly without me needing to think twice about it. Abbey even helped with coordinating the timing for the professional during the ceremony. We and all our guests had a blast, the food and drinks were amazing. We got so many compliments on everything, especially our signature cocktails! If you're looking for a wedding venue, I seriously cannot recommend Monte Bello enough!

I recently hosted my wedding day at The Bridge Lemont. Their space is located in the heart of…read moredowntown Lemont. The space is an old antique warehouse that was transformed into a wedding venue about five years ago. The venue feels lofty and rustic yet grand. We fell in love with the space for its raw beauty, convenience to expressways, and how much variety their one stop venue offered. They host events from weddings, showers, corporate events, community events, and more! For weddings, they have an indoor & outdoor ceremony space, cocktail hour area, reception room that can seat up to 250 people, bridal suite, and more! Their website is very transparent for pricing, booking availability, and photos of their space. They host an annual bridal expo featuring most of their preferred vendors and offer small booking discounts throughout the year. We worked with a number of these vendors for our big day and had a very positive experience with each! On top of the venue/ceremony fee, they do also provide bar package costs/booking. I could not recommend The Bridge more for your special day! Our guests raved about how beautiful everything was with the convenience of being in the suburbs.

I have nothing but good things to say about The Bridge. From the moment we did our first tour to…read morethe last moment of our wedding night, they were outstanding. The owners and staff are so responsive and helpful. They helped me with every obstacle and bump in the road of wedding planning and I'm so thankful. The venue speaks for itself in beauty and I could not have asked for a more inspired space to have said our I do's. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

As a kid, we always had banquets here for our sports leagues and etc. A friend of mine had her…read morewedding reception here and I was surprised because as I remembered it when I was young, it wasn't that nice and fancy. But Garden Chalet proved me wrong. My friend's reception was beautiful and the place was plenty big enough. I liked the outside patio. My friend had a photo booth out there and the weather was nice. The bathroom was beautiful, large, clean and when I had a dress emergency, plenty of room to safety pin my dress. Was very happy with this place. At the end of the night, the bartenders may have lost their patience (our group of friends is young and a little party crazy). But the waiters were very nice, young kids.

Thank you to the staff at Garden Chalet for having my family and I after my grandpas wake. It's…read morenever an easy time, but these folks made getting the family a meal quite easy, as well as the service they provided to us. Food and staff was great. We appreciate it so much! Very affordable as well and we were all full and felt much better after leaving. Will definitely keep this place in mind for any events moving forward.

Don't book your party there. Food was brought out and slammed on table, waitresses were in a rush…read moreand practically threw plates at us saying here pass around. They were taking our soup bowls and salad plates before we even finished couldn't even enjoy dinner. STAY AWAY GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Giving one star because I have to give something to post

I had the pleasure of attending a wedding at Belvedere Chateau, and let me tell you, it's easily…read morethe most stunning wedding venue I've ever seen. The place was immaculate, and you could tell it was meticulously maintained. While I'm not sure who handles the catering, if it's the venue or someone my hosts hired, the pastries and finger foods offered were absolutely divine and plentiful. I particularly loved the assortment of sweets and desserts laid out before the main meal. As someone with a serious sweet tooth, I indulged in quite a few treats. What I appreciated most was that everything was bite-sized, allowing guests to sample a little bit of everything without feeling guilty if they didn't like something. So if someone is reading this, get the pastry chef's number. After the sweet indulgence, the main courses were served. Starting with soup, followed by salad, and an array of main dishes served family-style. I enjoyed the family-style servings as it allowed me to taste a bit of everything. However, the protein portions were quite generous, and after all the sweets, I found myself quite full. While the main entree was good, I have to say the other dishes stole the show. Now, let's talk about the dance floor - it was massive! Having such a large dancing area was a refreshing change from many other weddings I've attended. What else is there to say? I feel like, for me, as a guest, I look for very few things when it comes to the wedding: the food and the venue. Belvedere Chateau checked both boxes, so I was a happy and very full camper.

Came here for a friend's daughter's quenceniera. Wow. Very beautiful establishment. Our hall was…read moredecorated beautifully!! They had fireworks or sparklers going off which was very unique and unusual during dramatic moments. Waitstaff were well versed in their jobs and were great. Food was delicious, drinks were strong. Dance floor was spacious. Parking was plenty. I would definitely consider having a celebration here. Maybe my son's birthday or something like that. I'm sure it's going to be really expensive but the experience should be worth it.

Went here for a Christmas party / event, and I really enjoyed my time and the atmosphere. This…read morevenue is very beautiful. However, I did not like most of the food and the desserts that were served here. I still enjoyed myself regardless

We had our celebration of life luncheon and it's was perfect!…read more Management was very accommodating and food was delicious. Prices were fair and reasonable so everyone was happy'

Everything! Had our wedding there on 2009 I wrote a review back then and we were very pleased with…read morethe venue from the banquet hall itself, the food and bar and the staff was excellent to work with and the value was awesome. It's been a long time since we got married there and things Could have changed but it seems people are still giving them good reviews and from our experience I would highly recommend.

This is a nice venue, conveniently located just off the highway. We had a small baby shower here,…read moreand it had plenty of room. There's a large kitchen. It's a very good venue for private parties etc. The prices are reasonable, and there was a staff member there that helped us clean up. I would use this venue again.

I have hosted several events at this location. Convenient and comfortable environment. Surrounded…read moreby nature!

We just celebrated my daughter's Sweet 16 birthday party and it could not have gone better! George…read morewas so amazing in making this special day as stress free as possible and we were so thankful for that! Staff is amazing and on top of everything. The bartender's drinks were great too. We had such an amazing experience and would 1000% recommend them.

I had my wedding reception here and my experience with Niko was fantastic! He was very patient and…read moremade sure that it was a success, the food was absolutely delicious!! I had multiple guests with food restrictions and they were able to accommodate them, George the owner personally delivered the specialty meals directly to my guests to ensure they had the right plates.