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!

My husband Bryan Luna, parents and I couldn't be more thankful to have had the chance to meet and…read morework with Janet Lobo as we planned our 320 person wedding reception at Esplanade Lakes. We met Janet upon touring the venue in a July 2018. We immediately clicked and felt we could trust her. From that point on, were in constant communication up until the big day on September 7, 2019. We met several times and she was willing to text/email/call at any point throughout the 14+ months. Janet really understood the emotion and stress that can be brought on by planning a large event. She made us feel so comfortable each and every step of the way! Janet is such a warm-hearted person. Her vast knowledge and wisdom were so helpful in deciding each and every detail ranging from the menu, decor, timing/coordination, etc. She was respectful of any personal requests/preferences and able to answer thousands of questions and/or provide her opinion and resources/recommendations. She communicated and worked with all of the other vendors, which made the final month of coordination a breeze. We are so thankful for the incredible wedding we had at Esplanade Lakes and we owe it all to Janet Lobo and her staff! The food was delicious (filet minion, stuffed chicken breast, vegetable wellington), the event ran smoothly from 5:30 - 12:00am. Everything was absolutely perfect and beautiful!!

Plain dry wedding food and unprofessional staff. The rep did not set up our set up on Friday of…read morethe hall. We were not let in. Called Ella the rep and she never called back or emailed back Friday or Saturday morning when we were not let in. Late to the rehearsal because we were not allowed in with 24 centerpieces and other decor we had. Ella the hilton rep never even called or checked on the situation. Unprofessional and nothing done to rectify the situation.

My daughter just had her Wedding there and it is such a beautiful place! The owners of the property…read moreare absolutely amazing and so kind & helpful, they clearly appreciate and are respectful & able to accommodate for whatever might be needed! If you're looking for Barn Style then have 3 options according to your group size. Will definitely be recommending them whenever I can!

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!!!

Had my husbands 50th here and it was amazing . So unique and fun . Steve and his wife made…read moreeverything perfect . Loved it

Awesome venue. I jammed with some friends a few months back and was really impressed with the…read moreacoustics. Perfect place to rent to have a jam and a party. Really cool place

We recently got married at The Grand Ballroom and I cannot say enough nice things about the venue,…read moreTaylor, and the team that worked that day and night! Taylor was a dream to work with- she was always so kind and patient with us and all of the questions I had during our long engagement. She was always very detailed and prompt in her responses, willing to meet with us whenever we needed, and always presented different options and ideas! We are going to miss working with her! The team that worked the night of the wedding was absolutely amazing. Everyone was very polite and on top of everything! Whether it was setting up, taking down, service, etc. there was always someone around if there was a question. If you are on the fence about the venue, I highly recommend that you go check it out in person so you can see for yourself how special the space is and the potential it has to be the wedding of your dreams!

The ballroom upstairs is beautiful, but the train station downstairs is...well it's a train…read morestation. I was here on a Sunday afternoon for a wedding, and there were not very many people at the train station, which was good, but that might not be true on a Friday or Saturday evening though. The ballroom was absolutely gorgeous, and I'm sure the photos are amazing. But it was soooooo loud inside. I couldn't hear any of the ceremony at all. None of it. And we were in the middle of the room. I think only the first few rows could hear. The food was delicious. The passed hors d'oeuvres were great. Dinner was tasty, so was the cake. I don't know if they made it all, or if it was catered by someone else. The bartenders were quick, and I never had to wait long for a drink. All of the drinks were quite tasty. The balcony was incredible. Too bad there really wasn't much to look at outside. All of this makes it very hard for me to decide how I feel about the Joliet Grand Ballroom. I would have liked to be able to hear the ceremony, and walking through the train station was a little odd, but the space is incredible.

They canceled the venue for my wedding 5 days before my wedding and they won't refund the money we…read morepaid. I sent emails to all people in charge including the mayor of the city and I got letters via email because according to them the letters returned. Chantel tried to push for overpriced tent services and they push to only use the people on their list. Find yourself a better place for your special day, this place made my wedding experience a horrible one and on top of causing more expenses for switching to a last minute venue they won't return our money.

Beautiful place for a wedding and reception! We celebrated our big day here and it was magical. Our…read moreguests were extremely happy and enjoyed the natural beauty the park has to offer. On casual days, you can play disc golf or jog with your canine friend around the park. There is a tennis court available as well. The history behind the Lodge is interesting and you can pop in to inquire and learn about how it became Katherine Legge Park. It is a beautiful place and I highly recommend anyone visit.

Got married here in May and I can't say enough about how flexible and kind the team was. Whether it…read morewas numerous emails with lots of questions or being accommodating to timing, they were able to make my big day feel so special. HUGE thank you and shoutout to Sarah, she was literally the absolute sweetest and couldn't thank her enough for such a seamless event. The payments for this venue were also very flexible and reasonable and the aesthetic for the space were just to die for.