Wedding from Sept 2025 - Leslie was the wedding coordinator. Looks like new leadership from…read moreprevious review. Ivanhoe Club did an outstanding job turning our wedding vision into reality. From our very first meeting, we were made to feel like a priority. We had felt pressure from other venues to sign quickly or risk losing our date, but Leslie was the complete opposite - she made us feel comfortable, never rushed us, and allowed us to make the decision that was right for us. Choosing Ivanhoe ended up being one of the best decisions my husband and I made. The ballroom is absolutely stunning and truly doesn't need much to enhance it. The large windows overlooking the golf course provided a beautiful backdrop, and the cocktail hour spaces--both indoor and outdoor--were perfect for accommodating all guest preferences. With our large guest list, they even added an extra bar at no additional cost, something other venues charged extra for. Communication and organization were exceptional. Leslie and Claudine were wonderful to work with and coordinated seamlessly with all of our vendors. We never felt the need for a day-of planner because of the level of support they provided. With only one wedding hosted per weekend, we truly felt like their top priority. Being able to drop off décor earlier in the week and pick up leftover items on Sunday allowed us to fully enjoy the wedding day without worrying about setup or teardown. One stressor for me as the bride was the size of our guest list (270 guests), but Claudine worked closely with me using their room-layout program to create a setup that felt spacious and comfortable rather than cramped. Overall, Ivanhoe Club exceeded every expectation. The food was fabulous, from the hors d'oeuvres to the main course, and we received overwhelming positive feedback from our guests. The New York strip option was unique to Ivanhoe and not something we encountered at other venues. Having food and beverage included in the package made planning seamless, and they even allowed us to bring in outside late-night food, helping us set it up and keep it warm. On the wedding day, the entire team was calm, professional, and attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We would absolutely choose Ivanhoe Club again and could not recommend them more highly.

I have waited months to write this review and now that my wedding has passed, I wanted to post this…read morefor any couple who might be considering Ivanhoe Club as their venue. It's fairly long so there's a TLDR at the bottom. The venue is pretty, and had a lot of the features that I wanted in a venue: large windows, high ceilings, decent photo spots. I had signed my contract fairly early as my fiance and I got engaged early during covid and at the time didn't know when things would open up. Keith is the event coordinator there and there were some red flags from the beginning that nagged at me, but ultimately chose to ignore. I should not have. There were MULTIPLE instances where I would be verbally or by email quoted a price, that when push comes to shove Keith would change or at least try to when it came down to paying. He quoted us one price for chiavari chairs and put that price in the email, but when we went in to sign the contract and pay the deposit, he increased the price last minute. Since we had signed our contract early, we had locked in a price for meals, but they increased the price anyways and told us during our tasting. Keith had shared that they would meet in the middle for the price that was quoted when we signed the contract and the current prices. We went back and forth in email (which he would either respond very slowly or not at all) to make some changes. A couple months later when we went to pay half of the estimated costs, not only did he not make any of the changes we talked about over email, he also increased the price of the meals per person on our invoice and DID NOT mention it to us. I noticed it when I was reviewing the numbers later and it didn't match up with our previous invoice. I couldn't do anything about it because cost of food was subject to change up to 30 days before the wedding. When we received the estimates for the horsdoeuvres we chose, we found out that one of the ones we had picked that was not supposed to have an upcharge did in fact now suddenly have one. When we went to pay the remaining balance 2 weeks prior to the wedding, he then tells us that the cost of the chiavari chairs might have to go up because of their vendor increasing prices. We had anticipated this possibility which is why we had it written into our contract for an exact amount. When I reminded him that it was in our contract, he pretty much just said unfortunately they can't eat the cost. When I reiterated that I am standing my ground and sticking to our contract on this when he brought it up again THREE days out from our wedding, he tried making me feel bad for not agreeing to pay an extra almost 6 dollars a chair by repeatedly saying "I thought you would be understanding". Thankfully we at least got the chairs for our contracted price, but not without a lot of attitude and snark. I wasn't even sure if we were getting the chairs until the day before. There were additional charges for the rehearsal dinner that were NOT discussed with us at all prior, that thankfully were removed by a different event manager after we voiced our frustration. Day of our wedding, Keith's attitude was horrific. Things that we had discussed prior were not done, the most important one being that we needed a space for my husband's father to rest and have privacy for medical reasons, which he said that he would make the space available and when we asked about it the day of he acted like he was so incredibly inconvenienced and came into the dressing room after the room was readied pretty much rolling his eyes and saying they cleared out just enough of it but he doesn't know why we'd want to use it because it's not that clean, but at least it's there. All of my bridesmaids and even my hair artist commented on how incredibly rude and unprofessional he was. And throughout the reception, his presence was not subtle. I had a couple guests ask me about who he was because he was making them uncomfortable. I get that he has to oversee, but staring down my guests and making them feel uncomfortable is not it. TLDR: Venue coordinator Keith is either deceptive or conveniently forgetful about prices, little hidden costs will just appear and add up, and overall just a lot of promises made that ultimately were not kept or only done because we had to repeatedly push for it even after we were told it would happen. Very poor communication throughout the process and honestly would not wish for any couple to go through the headaches we went through trying to work with him.

My wife and I stopped in for a drink and the ambience is so nice. The drinks were amazing, we…read morestayed longer than expected. Special thanks to The excellent customer service by the beertenders.

Family friendly, pet friendly indoor and outdoor seating at Buffalo Creek. We loved hanging out…read morehere outside enjoying their light and bubbly ciders, seltzer and their brews. Every server we encountered was very friendly and checked in on us often to see if we needed anything -- and to warmly greet our pups. They don't sell food except for snacks, like popcorn and bison jerky, but there was a BBQ food truck while we were there, and nearby Kalayaan Festival happening at Brother's Field so we could grab some Filipino food. We cannot wait to return and try more of their beverages.

Never returned my call. I heard it through the grapevine that they are out of business and no…read morelonger a venue that can be booked for weddings. However, they are still being advertised.

Not sure which caterer of the four that Cuneo allows but the food at a recent wedding was inedible…read more We chose the beef medallion option and we couldn't cut the meat. It was like hard rubber. Sadly our whole table left the meal. They served it with broccolini that was steamed plain with no salt or seasonings. The potato patty had so much sage in it that it was inedible. We saw others at different tables having the same issues. We just know the bride and groom had to pay a pretty penny for this unacceptable food. Such an embarrassment for the family. Definitely stay away from the Loyola Cuneo Mansion for a wedding. Hopefully they will make needed repairs and add some fresh paint to the exterior of the building. It must be noted that the ballroom was lovely and the tables were exquisitely dressed.

We used Independence Grove and Relish catering for our daughter's wedding in October. They were…read morefantastic. Everything went perfectly. The food and drinks were exactly what we asked for, and it was all on time and well presented. The food was hot and tasty. I need to give Colleen (who works for Independence Grove, but liaisons with Relish) a HUGE 10 star review. We hired her to be our site coordinator and she made sure everything was perfect. I can not compliment her highly enough.

The area's premiere wedding venue! You'll find the views and cuisine are outstanding. What I love…read moremost are the different ceremony options couples have at their disposal. You can exchange vows in the Native Garden, on North Patio or fireside in Audobon Hall. -Rev. Michael Vargas

My son started Play Hard Hoops basketball here in the Fall. He's really enjoying it. The coach…read moreworks really well with the children. This place has only been around a year so I don't think many know about it yet. I recommend it if you live in the Volo, Lakemoor, Fox Lake area. They offer a good amount of sports programs.

From the owner: We pride ourselves in our amazing facility! You and your children can participate in fun and…read moreexciting sports programs such as basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more, all coming soon. Whether you're located in Volo, Lakemoor, or surrounding areas, learn more about MoRE Sports Complex today!

I was a guest at a Sweet 16 birthday party this evening and wow, wow, wow!! This place is…read moreabsolutely amazing! Extremely helpful, sweet, and genuine owner. Leticia helped with anything and everything that she seen was needed when the hostess arrived to start setting up. The venue itself is immaculate! Every detail, complete perfection! Spotless restroom, kitchen area, every inch was sparkling and pristine. You can tell she puts her heart into making sure customer's expectations are exceeded. I would highly recommend booking your next event at LMM! 5 star service and venue.

I cannot say enough good things about Leticia and LMM. She did an absolutely amazing job! If you…read moreare looking to book a venue, please do yourself a favor and pay for them to do the decorations as well. The venue was so clean and the decorations were better than I could have imagined. Thank you, LMM! I look forward to many more parties at your venue!

Amazing catering job. Staff and chef were fabulous. The food was top notch. The best salmon I ever…read morehad. I would most definitely hire them for all my upcoming events.

I cannot say enough for how magical my day was thanks to Ingo and Sandra. I never wanted to leave…read morethe building whenever we had meeting leading up to our wedding day! I always felt so comfortable. If it was possible I would give them a lot more than 5 stars:) If you want my full opinion I'm gonna have to have a 12 course meal so explain how thankful and appreciative I am for them!

Great food , lovely atmosphere inside and out. Great value for the price…read more It was a fun place to go for a lunch in the summer. We hosted a baby shower there and the food & room was excellent!

A nice place and has an amazing location on Bangs Lake. Has a nice beach vibe outdoors and know…read morefrom past experience they have a very nice dining room. Plenty of parking. When we first got there my wife wanted to sit outside and was told they had heaters (as I was dressing for 50's temps), but they didn't have them turned on. So, inside we went and sat at the bar. Stayed for couple of quick drinks. Nothing special about it but our bartender was very nice, personable and attentive. So from that standpoint service was great! Pricing was decent but if you are looking for an old fashioned, don't. It tasted like they splashed it with sprite or something, bathed in crushed ice and Marciano cherry. Very sweet. All of that was passable and went with the style but had to knock them down when I went to the rest room. It was dirty, paper towels on the floor and trash bins overflowing. I get they were busy on a Saturday night, but still. We will be back but hope to have a better review next time. If I recall their food was good, though menu is a little traditional - nothing too exciting for this foodie.

My husband and I hosted an intimate celebration with our closest friends (20 people total) at…read moreMaharlika 360 after our recent civil wedding ceremony, and it was everything we dreamed of. Rose and her husband were incredibly kind and responsive to our questions and requests throughout the planning process. The place itself is already beautiful, so we barely needed any decorations! Parking was convenient for us and our guests. When we arrived, Rose greeted us right away and made sure everything was ready. Clean up was simple thanks to the clear directions provided. Our guests constantly complimented the space, and the karaoke made the night even more fun! We keep looking back at our photos and videos and can't stop smiling, seeing how beautiful everything turned out and how much fun we had with our guests. We highly recommend booking Maharlika 360 for your next event!!

If I could give Maharlika 360 ten stars I would!! Booked the venue for our daughter's 1st birthday…read moreand it went great!! Good price for a nice and clean venue with plenty of space for our 50 guest. I would definitely look into them again for any future events!! Don't hesitate go see it if you're looking for a venue!

A great space for events! Easy to get to, lots of parking available and very adaptable for a wide…read morerange of guests. We held a baby shower for about 35 people and it was a perfect space for our event. Bringing in your own food and drinks made this a very affordable option and we were able to customize the space with our own decor too. Michelle is great to work with, quick to reply to questions and made the process of reservation and preparation super easy.

The venue was exceptional. Michelle provided prompt and helpful responses to all our inquiries. Our…read morebaby's first birthday celebration comfortably accommodated approximately 35 guests, with ample space available. This location is highly recommended for event hosting.