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Turnberry Country Club
9600 Turnberry Trail, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014, USA- Spaces for 75-225 Guests
- 1 Country Club
Herzlichen Glückwunsch on your engagement! We wish you and your family the best of luck as you prepare for your wedding ceremony and reception. We would be happy to share in this momentous occasion with you and your family. Throughout your wedding, the skilled team at Turnberry is dedicated to providing excellent service from beginning to end. All of the specifics, from room design to food planning, event timing to personal touches, are overseen by a team of devoted management professionals. When it comes to planning your wedding, Turnberry will work with you to create the most memorable occasion for you and your loved ones. This will allow you to sit back, relax, and enjoy being guests at your own wedding. Based on our research, we have discovered that the following wedding packages are the most suitable for wedding receptions. Customized menus and any specific requests, on the other hand, will be gratefully accommodated.

Bull Valley Golf Course
1311 Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Ballroom
Bull Valley Golf Club proudly served as the host site for the 2010 U.S. Open Qualifier that featured Corey Pavin and also the 2010 Chicago District Golf Association Amateur Championship. The Club was named to the Best in State list for Illinois #17 by Golf Digest. Bull Valley Golf Club has been a favorite among Illinois golf lovers, ever since it opened due to the challenge it presents and the aesthetic beauty of the course. This 18 hole, par 72 course is laid out over an abundance of natural elements, providing a picturesque shot, no matter where your golf ball ends up. There is a reason so many of our members that reside in downtown Chicago travel past some of the most popular courses in Chicagoland to get to the place they are proud to refer to as their "home" course! Any event may be held in our 37,000-square-foot clubhouse, which features a two-story stone fireplace and is great for everything from business meetings to rehearsal dinners to an elegant gala. The Sunset Room and Terrace Room are ideal for hosting a large event of this nature. However, the Rose Room, Ray Hall, and Living Room are more intimate settings for a more intimate gathering. No matter if your event is informal or black tie, for a small group of friends or for your entire company, Bull Valley Golf Club has an event crew that is anxious to make your event one of the finest in the area. Ultimately, each event is unique; no two occurrences are ever exactly the same as each other. As you come through the doors, you will be greeted with a huge staircase on your left. The scent of wood smoke and the sound of a crackling fire beckon you to continue your exploration. Walking around a rustic, statuesque fireplace brings you into a space with windows from floor to ceiling that display a multitude of colors from the outside world. This is the perfect setting for your special day or event.

Arlington Lakes Golf Club
1211 New Wilke Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA- Spaces for 40-115 Guests
- 2 Country Clubs
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Meeting Space
Arlington Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole, 90-acre municipal golf course in Arlington Heights, Illinois, owned and managed by the Arlington Heights Park District. The course was renovated in 2016 and sits on land that once served as a Nike Missile Base, with water hazards coming into play on 13 of 18 holes. The clubhouse offers two dedicated event spaces suited for private celebrations and corporate gatherings. The Hearth Room accommodates up to 95 guests and features a dance floor and a wrap-around balcony overlooking the fairways — a setting that works well for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, and retirement events. The Festival Room seats up to 40 and is well suited for showers, luncheons, and smaller corporate meetings. Outside food is welcome, and the club provides a range of beverage packages, table linens, and optional add-ons including a projector and sound system. An elevator serves both floors of the clubhouse.

Cantigny Park
1s151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, USA- Spaces for 200-300 Guests
- 2 Country Clubs
- 2 Ballrooms
- 3 Total Spaces
Cantigny is the ideal location for a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable wedding that will make an indelible impression on you and your guests. Our sprawling estate is surrounded by acres of stunning gardens, vibrant flora, and serene water features, offering an idyllic setting for your special day. Cantigny offers three separate reception locations to complement the appeal and beauty of the estate's outstanding gardens: Le Jardin at Cantigny Park, the Red Oak Room and Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf, and the Red Oak Room and Woodside Pavilion at Cantigny Golf. We encourage you to come see for yourself why Cantigny is the ideal location for your perfect day. Our exceptional personnel ensures that all of our guests receive first-class service, and our ideal environment ensures that your special day is one to remember. Our dedicated Wedding Coordinators will ensure that your wedding and reception go off without a hitch. Appointments are strongly advised. For your ceremony, choose from one of seven locations, each with its own unique beauty. Each garden will be transformed into a unique haven for you and your guests thanks to our stunning wedding ceremony arrangements. We've come to leave an indelible impact on you and your guests. Cantigny is here to help you create a flawlessly memorable wedding day, whether it's crafting the perfect cuisine or locating just the right linen and flower arrangements to match your wedding day. Indoor Spaces: Le Jardin With its fresh, open space and spectacular views of the gorgeous scenery by day and illuminated grounds by night, Le Jardin oozes romance. This enormous venue, which brings nature indoors, is the ideal compliment to your wedding. The Red Oak Room is a room in the Red Oak Hotel Our magnificent golf course and Swan Lake may be seen from the Red Oak Room, which is encircled by windows. The room is inspired by nature and has an appealing charm that will enhance your reception. Pavilion on the Woods This summer, our beautiful new event space will open. This gorgeous venue can accommodate up to 250 people for elegant weddings, fun golf trips, and unforgettable corporate parties.

Fox Valley Country Club
25 North Ave, Aurora, IL 60506, USA- Spaces for 140-350 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Restaurant
Fox Valley Golf Club, known as "The Fox," is a private golf and event venue set on gently rolling parkland in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The club has hosted competitive events at the regional and state level, including WSGA Championships, NEWGA Championships, Wisconsin PGA State Open Qualifiers, and USGA Mid-Amateur Championship regional qualifying, and features bentgrass tees constructed in 2018 alongside well-maintained greens and natural course elements including creeks, ponds, and sand bunkers. For private events, the club accommodates gatherings ranging from golf outings and reunions to showers and receptions. The clubhouse and dining area seats up to 140 guests for dinner, with access to a full bar, custom catering across a range of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, a full audio system, a wireless microphone, and six high-definition televisions. A covered outdoor patio, added in 2021, offers an additional setting for socializing with fire tables and a fire pit.

Bridges of Poplar Country Club
1400 Poplar Creek Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
The Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club has a large clubhouse with excellent decor and delicious food. Groups of up to 250 people can be accommodated in our intimate banquet rooms and outdoor wedding location. Guests can enjoy a spectacular view of our 18-hole championship golf course from our function rooms. When you host your special event at Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, your guests will be blown away. Bridges, which is open to the public, consistently receives excellent remarks from our visitors. The 8,200-square-foot event space, which includes a spectacular gazebo and waterfall, is ideal for weddings and other special occasions. Style selections ranging from formal to informal meals govern the perfectly accomplished day for large, mid-sized, and small groups. Our outdoor event space is ideal for hosting a memorable occasion. Your wedding is one of life's most important events. Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club's skilled event advisors ensure that your special day is one-of-a-kind and full of lifelong memories. We work with you from the minute you book your wedding to personalize and polish every detail of your celebration. You can have your wedding ceremony here or arrange an afternoon or evening reception separately. Every option is tailored to your personality, style, and budget, from selecting informal, intimate, or sophisticated moods to designing your meal. There are numerous alternatives available, ranging from elaborate dinner receptions to intimate champagne brunches. Construct traditional or contemporary plated meals, stations, or buffets with the help of our expert crew. From the moment your guests arrive, your wedding will be remembered for all the right reasons, from the exciting cocktail hours through the delectable desserts and coffee station.

Elgin Country Club
2575 Weld Rd, Elgin, IL 60124, USA- Spaces for 200 Guests
- 1 Country Club
Elgin Country Club is the ideal event location in downtown Chicago for weddings, anniversaries, golf trips, and more. Our stunning facilities will provide you and your guests with an amazing experience. The antique stone clubhouse is built on spectacular rolling hills surrounded by towering trees, making it the ideal location for any event. Rooms can accommodate groups of 20 to 200 people. Despite the fact that Elgin Country Club is a private club, we do host a small number of non-member activities. Our event planner, chef, and knowledgeable staff are available to assist you with any aspect of your event. With its exquisite ambiance and stunning views, the Oak Room can host groups of 40 to 200 people. The Wine Room is ideal for small groups or meetings with up to 40 people. The Centennial Patio offers outside dining with a view of the 18th green and seating for 15 to 50 people (Members Only). Weldwood Patio is an outside space with three fire pits that is ideal for a cocktail gathering of 15 to 24 people (Members Only). Elgin Country Club welcomes you to experience the elegance that awaits you behind its walls. This magnificent and exquisite Country Club is surrounded by lush green hills and ancient oaks. We provide all-inclusive wedding packages to make arranging your wedding as simple as possible, and we would gladly create a wedding package to meet your specific requirements. Our experienced catering team and devoted, professional employees will guide you through the planning process to guarantee that your wedding day is perfect. We can also plan and coordinate your wedding so you don't have to worry about anything on your special day.

Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
12294 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA- Spaces for 280 Guests
- 1 Country Club
Cog Hill's crew looks forward to hosting your special occasion. Thousands of activities have taken place at our club since it first opened in 1927. We're really proud of our meals and the service we deliver to our customers. We are convinced that our employees make the difference. We recognize the trust and responsibility placed in us to manage your unique event. Your decision on where to hold your event is crucial. We guarantee that our team will remain focused on you and your requirements. We want and need your help to make this a memorable event for everyone. Cog Hill offers three dining rooms and a big "old world" clubhouse. Each chamber can work independently or can be joined together to form a larger space. The 30-foot ceiling in the Main Dining Room features large wood beams, leaded glass windows, and a burning stone fireplace. Wedding receptions and other outdoor activities can be held on the adjacent terrace. We're really proud of our meals and the service we deliver to our customers. We are certain that it is our people that create the difference. We recognize the trust and responsibility placed in us to manage your unique event. We hope the following information will assist you in making an informed decision about where to have your reception. Since our inception in 1927, we have performed thousands of weddings - one at a time! We maintain a laser-like concentration on you. There are no cookie-cutter weddings here — just one wedding, one couple, one menu, and one set of timetables! We want and need your help to make this a memorable event for everyone. Our "old world" clubhouse, with its huge timbers, 30-foot ceiling, leaded windows, and stone fireplace, serves as your stage. Up to 280 people can be accommodated. From the first meeting to the last dance, we try to make each wedding a one-of-a-kind and unforgettable event.

Makray Memorial Golf Club
1010 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL 60010, USA- Spaces for 24-250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Restaurant
Weddings Makray weddings are filled with romance, elegance, and anticipation. You are surrounded by beauty whether you are inside or outside. Feel the grandeur of our expansive ballroom or be enchanted by the natural beauty of our picturesque fairways. Customize to your heart's content. Our committed crew is here to create a day full of memories that will last a lifetime for groups of 30 to 250 individuals. What is it about a Makray wedding that makes it so special? Contact one of our event planners to find out! Social Makray Memorial Golf Club is a great place to have your next event. Allow your occasion to unfold in timeless beauty, whether it's a celebration, commemoration, or fundraiser, with our magnificent venues that can accommodate 30 to 240 people. Utilize our expansive ballroom, gorgeous terrace patio, or stunning fairways. Corporate Makray Memorial Golf Club is the ideal location for combining work and pleasure. We offer a wide range of golf trips, including corporate, charity, and casual events. Golf outings may accommodate anywhere from 24 to 144 people. With a variety of meeting rooms, multimedia display accommodations, group golf outings, and full banquet services, we make your event stress-free from beverage cart to dinner. Bring the pleasure of a golf course retreat to your next corporate event! Regardless of the occasion, we have services to fit your needs. From our Grand Ballroom to an intimate Golfers' Lounge, you can choose from a number of on-site locations. Our on-site restaurant serves a variety of delectable dishes, ranging from entire banquets to dessert tables and hors d'oeuvres.

Seven Bridges Golf Club
1 Mulligan Dr, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA- Spaces for 50-200 Guests
- 3 Country Clubs
- 1 Bar
- 2 Event Spaces
Seven Bridges Golf Club is a public golf course turned private event destination in Woodridge, Illinois, situated about 30 minutes from downtown Chicago and 25 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Open since 1991, the club has built a long track record hosting weddings and private celebrations, and hosts one reception per evening to ensure each event receives undivided attention from staff. The venue's interconnected event spaces — The Gallery, The Grill, and The Rotunda — can accommodate up to 270 guests across a combination of intimate gatherings and full receptions. The Gallery features cathedral beams, exposed brick walls, large picture-frame windows, and draped café lights; The Grill pairs cathedral ceilings with a permanent 22-foot wooden and copper bar, plank flooring, and views of the golf course; and The Rotunda offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the landscaped gardens with a five-foot metal crystal chandelier as a centerpiece. An outdoor ceremony site, covered veranda, and early-arrival photography access are also available. All events include in-house food and beverage managed by an executive chef, along with linens, tables, chairs, glassware, flatware, on-site managers, and a dedicated planning coordinator. Outdoor ceremonies are pet-friendly for ceremony and family photos.

Silver Lake Country Club
14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA- Spaces for 80-420 Guests
- 3 Country Clubs
- 2 Ballrooms
- 3 Total Spaces
Join us in a stunning location surrounded by lush gardens, lovely flower beds, and tens of thousands of lights. Baby showers, bridal showers, graduation parties, birthday parties, fundraisers, and other types of celebrations are all hosted by us. We're here to assist you in making your fantasy party a reality. We can accommodate a party that fits you and your style while surrounded by the greatest view in Orland Park thanks to our attentive banquet crew. Silver Lake Country Club, approximately 20 miles south of Chicago, is the ideal location for your special day! Your wedding will be ideal with spectacular views, great food, and a fantastic crew. Floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows view lush gardens, stunning flower beds, a waterfall, and a gazebo terrace in our luxurious reception rooms. Thousands of lights illuminate the gorgeous backdrop in the evening, bringing this scenery to life. Your guests will appreciate this gorgeous location as your own garden for the evening, with direct access from the reception room. West Garden Room Seats 250 people, with a total capacity of 420 when coupled with the East Garden Room. Floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the gardens There are two full-service bars on site. The dancing floor is large. Bistro tables and a waterfall may be seen on the outdoor patio. Evening sights illuminated. East Garden Room Floor to ceiling windows overlooking gorgeous gardens, Outdoor Patio, Large dance floor, Full service bar, Illuminated evening views Seats 180 guests, 420 when combined with the West Garden Room, Floor to ceiling windows overlooking gorgeous gardens, Outdoor Patio, Large dance floor, Full service bar, Illuminated evening views Club Room Small weddings, showers, birthday celebrations, luncheons, and other small gatherings are perfect for this intimate location, which can accommodate up to 80 guests. Walls of windows overlook the 10th tee, which are framed by a lake, fountain, and lovely prairie flowers. • A vista that is illuminated for evening activities. Lakeside Ceremony Surrounded by 300 acres of rolling hills, with a breath-taking backdrop of flowers and a shimmering lake as a backdrop. West Patio Trellised altar, cascading waterfall, and lovely gardens around it.
Broken Arrow, Lockport
16325 Broken Arrow Dr, Lockport, IL 60441, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
Broken Arrow Golf Club is a championship golf and event venue located in Lockport, Illinois, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago and minutes from I-355. Built on a wooded landscape, the property features 27 holes of golf across three distinct nine-hole courses — East, North, and South — along with a full driving range and the Broken Arrow Grill, a full-service restaurant known for its updated menu and dining atmosphere. The clubhouse banquet facility accommodates events from 30 to 300 guests, making it well-suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations of all sizes. The ballroom opens onto an outdoor deck with views of the golf course, and the venue offers experienced event staff along with catering packages to support planning from start to finish.
Manteno Golf Course and Banquets
7202 N 4000 E Rd, Manteno, IL 60950, USA- Spaces for 180-250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Event Space
Manteno Golf Club and Learning Center is an 18-hole golf course and event facility in Manteno, Illinois, offering a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse banquet facility for weddings, receptions, and private dining functions. The surrounding property includes a Learning Center practice range, two practice greens, and a Golf Shop, giving the venue a well-rounded campus feel. The Banquet Room accommodates up to 180 seated guests, with additional overflow seating available in the restaurant and on the veranda. A built-in dance floor and accommodations for a DJ or live band make it well-suited for celebratory events of all kinds. The venue's team manages complete room arrangements, a comprehensive food menu, bar service, and full chair and table setup. Both indoor and outdoor ceremony arrangements are available for weddings.