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

As amazing as this venue looks in photos it's even more impressive in person. You will appreciate…read morehow big the getting ready suites are which is a huge plus on wedding day. The cocktail lounge is like nothing you'll find anywhere else. Rich dark wood and equestrian decor create a cozy atmosphere for your guests. You'll absolutely love how huge the grand ballroom is. Plenty of room for your reception dinner and dancing!

The Millburn Barn is a great location for a wedding all under one roof. However, to experience…read moreprofessionalism, respect, and integrity, I would look elsewhere. I have organized eighteen large-scale events at other venues and have never had to deal with the lack of hospitality by an owner like I did at this place. While our families put together a beautiful and memorable event, it was not without a ridiculous amount of stress from the unaccommodating owners. The zero-tolerance policy of outside alcohol was handwritten like a note on the contract after it was already signed. The conversation about outside alcohol was casual and a story about a previous wedding where a keg was brought into the Groom's suite. Had we been told that their liquor license was in jeopardy instead of being disrespectfully yelled at, we could have resolved the issue professionally. The fact that the owners rummaged through personal items, confiscated gifts without our knowledge, constantly monitored every move via the surveillance cameras (there is no sign anywhere that you are being watched/recorded), spoke to us in a very rude manner, basically called us liars several times, and much more, made me regret the decision to have the wedding at the barn. What owner would say to the bride, "I bet you can't wait till this is over"? Or roll his eyes and say, "oh, god" at the decor we were bringing in? I am disgusted that the surveillance camera in the Groom's suite watched their every move. I wonder if the barn follows the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. I question the adequate exit access and compliant fire alarm system. I also question their compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (no designated accessible parking spaces). These are all serious matters that deserve attention. If you prioritize hospitality and integrity in your event planning, look for an alternative venue.

This was a perfect wedding venue! My god daughter had her wedding ceremony in the crystal room and…read morethen her reception in the rose ballroom. These two rooms are across from one another and that made it simple, elegant, and easy for guests. Multiple rooms to choose from to hold your event. They have bride and groom ready rooms as well. Wendy was an amazing coordinator and helped with everything. I highly recommend this venue for all formal events.

My husband and I got married here in the Rose Ballroom on June 14th, 2025. Initially, we were…read moreimpressed with the responsiveness of the venue, as we were planning this wedding while living abroad and would fly back two weeks prior to our wedding to officially tie the knot/move back to the US. This venue seemed like the best option, as they would take care of the decorations/food, everything. The full package. However, it seemed like as soon as paid the initial deposit, all responsiveness went out the window. Because I had an international phone number and couldn't call, we had to rely on email, which apparently they just never checked or never thought to look in junk (saying this after they told us multiple times that it went to 'spam'). Instead, more than once we had to trouble my husband's parents to travel two hours to go up and talk to them. We had family members calling them all the way from WA asking them to respond to our emails. Extremely disappointing for the price we ended up paying. Now, cut to the days leading up to the event when my husband and I were in town. Prior to this, we had been speaking with Erica as our coordinator. However, when we went in to check out the venue the day before to set up/make sure everything was in order, it wasn't. Also, Erica was nowhere to be seen. We never ended up meeting her, despite being told that she would be there to oversee the event. We also noticed that the document we filled out with all the wedding details (supposed to fill out at the month-prior meeting, which we struggled to set up in the first place because they never reached out to us) was largely disregarded and aspects were missing from the room, such as the chair covers/sashes (which Monica told us we weren't entitled to despite clearly going over it) and we had a dirty tablecloth on our memorial table. We were disappointed to say the least. NOW to the day of the event. We spent the first few hours of the reception frustrated and angry that the venue was so unprepared. The wine wasn't served with dinner, only shortly after, and the prime rib wasn't ready when all of the other food was being served. One of the waiters looked me and my husband in the eye and kept walking without serving us wine. When it came to the cake cutting, the knife for it wasn't at the table, despite them having a schedule for when the cake cutting would be taking place and asking us if we were ready. So, we stood up there awkwardly waiting while they ran to the kitchen, and then once we cut it, Veronic told my husband's mother that she would have to cut and serve the cake, despite being promised that it would be taken to the kitchen and cut/served. We also told them we would like to save the top of the cake but they said they didn't have a box for it? Crazy. Additionally, prior to the reception starting, Veronica was pestering my husband's mother because the final payment for the venue didn't go through, even though we had made the payment the previous day and they had noted it. Their processing company was having issues, and they had no right to speak about this to my husband's mother. Our finances are our problem and if they had an issue they could wait and speak to me or my husband. Lastly, the processing company would not accept our payment over the next few days. We ended up having to wire the money but then we ended up being charged twice, sending our account to a VERY negative balance. If we had been worse off, this would've been devastating.

I have been to the Metropolis Ballroom for events before, but I was left a little underwhelmed this…read moretime. I was excited to support the local high school's madrigal performance--they were a 5 star act--but the supporting dinner around it was not what I imagined from the Metropolis. 1st service was mulled cider and 2 people at our table were missed so my boyfriend had to flag someone down to get the last 2 mugs filled. (The cider itself was delicious!) The tomato soup and bread course was good, although the soups were served at the same table at varying temperatures. I ordered the chicken for our party of 4 and that was pretty good. I did hear a high school student at the head table ask his parents if they could stop at Culver's on the way home because his chicken was not cooked. The dessert was pretty good, although I do not remember what it is by now. The soft drinks were grab and go cans laid out on the bar over ice. I had no problem with that choice, it was just a little unclear at first if the cans were included with our ticket or not. The coat check staff was quick and efficient. As someone who is not married yet, I had always thought about the Metropolis Ballroom as a possible venue, but after my latest experience, I would probably not consider them in the future.

I cannot begin to describe how happy we were with Metropolis Ballroom for our wedding. The venue…read moreitself was absolutely beautiful and it fit our style perfectly. We had 140 guests, but the venue definitely could have fit more! We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same place which was so nice that our guests did not need to travel! The bridal suite and grooms room were both at the venue as well which was so convenient! What really set this venue apart from the others was the team. Rachel Herrera was our Event Producer and she was absolutely amazing. From start to finish she was great to work with! We booked our venue a year out and she was extremely organized, responsive with her email replies, accommodating, kind, and knowledgeable. She provided great insight and suggestions to help ensure our day was as successful and wonderful as it was. On the night of our wedding, Rachel was onsite and as supportive as ever! She also had a Banquet Captain, Mauricio, who was fantastic to work with. Guests are still raving about how great the food was. We were so pleased with the presentation and the quality of the food! We could not be happier with Metropolis and the team that helped create and execute our wedding. We are forever grateful and we would highly recommend this venue and their team to anyone!

Catherine was great! I loved working with her. She made this process so easy. There are so many…read morepositive things to say. They only do one event per weekend. We were able to decorate and rehearse on a Friday. Have my wedding on Saturday and pick up everything and leave by Sunday. We rented out all 3 homes that are offered. The houses were beautiful and extremely homey. Had everything we needed. My family , bridal party and I were all able to get ready the day of the wedding. The photos are beautiful right by the pond. You can tell Concorde center takes great care of the land. I will say this venue would be best for weddings under 100-110 people max. It's the not biggest. We had 95 people and it was perfect with enough space for a dance floor and photobooth. A few downsides that could be worked on is you have to choose their preferred caterers. They give you only 3 options. First option never got back to me. I called and emailed them multiple times and never heard a word back. I would advise Concorde to take them completely off their list. Second place was pricey and out of our budget. The woman who owns it was very busy and seemed uninterested in our event. The last place I had no choice but to go with was 31 North. Which we were dissatisfied with their food. I also wish they would allow you to go into the homes a little earlier than 10 am. Considering it can take hours for a bridal party to get ready the day of. Other than that everything went very smoothly and I'm glad I choose this venue close to home.

We used The Concorde Center for our 75 guest wedding this summer. I agree with the RJ M. post- the…read moregrounds are beautiful. They have a great outdoor patio with a working outdoor fireplace and our guests enjoyed walks on the paths overlooking the pond. I have to say the vendor list could be better- we ended up using The Caterist which was outside the vendor list without a fee. Overall a great location for a memorable wedding and flexible staff.

Nothing but wonderful things to say about the Stonegate, Chef Jesse, and Maureen…read more We had our reception in the pavillion. It was everything we wanted it to be and more. The food was amazing and plenty of it! The staff is responsive, professional and easy to work with. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

Janet lobo was very unpleasant to work with. as the bride i was never communicated with properly by…read moreJanet. she Never returned any of my urgent calls. and pushed her religious views. rathen than want to sell us the ceremony at the hall she said we should do it at a church or it is not a real wedding in Gods eyes. shame on her and the venue for allowing a staff member to act this way!

I wanted to celebrate an intimate 30th birthday with my dearest friends and family and LOFT 329…read moremade my dream celebration come true. First of all, Brenda and Carrie are very accommodating and responsive, they assisted us with all our needs and requests. The space is beautifully curated -- complete, neat, updated, well-equipped and not to forget , the minimalist vibes , was all I was looking for. I am so pleased with our overall experience and my guests loved every single detail of the venue. If you are looking for a venue that can be customized, reasonable price and intimate, I definitely recommend trying out this space. We all had a great time and I absolutely had a perfect 30th birthday party. Thank you so much LOFT 329 for allowing me to celebrate in your beautiful space.

I cannot recommend Loft 329 enough! It is a beautiful transformable space for any intimate event,…read moreshower, or studio session. My bridal shower was hosted just this past weekend in Studio B. It is an absolutely stunning space. Many of my guests walked in and could not stop remarking how great the place was. It is also conveniently located right next to the Highwood Metra, so my guests who came from Chicago without a car could easily come. The space is super flexible regarding vendors and decorating. Carrie, who was our main contact, was communicative and responsive! We found Loft 329 after needing to change the venue last minute from my original one. From day one of reaching out, Carrie was quick to respond, she managed to fit my mother in for a quick tour and booking was super easy. She even went out of her way to try to help us find a rental for some tables and chairs. Definitely do not pass this space up if you're looking for an affordable, flexible and gorgeous event space!

Stunning location for your next event! From weddings to formal dinners, you cannot do better than…read morethis beautiful historic Armour Estate.

The Armour House is everything you and your guests would expect from a luxury level wedding venue…read more If you want to celebrate your big day in elegance it's the perfect setting. My couples love exchanging wedding vows in the outdoor garden then posing for pictures on the grand staircase. This is a wedding venue like no other! - Rev. Michael Vargas