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Events at Independence Grove

Events at Independence Grove

Libertyville, IL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 484 Reviews
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    Getting Married at Independence Grove was a DREAM

    Getting married at Independence Grove was an absolute dream! The staff was extremely professional, knowledgeable and kind. The day went off without a hitch and on schedule. The venue coordinators are extremely detailed and organized and really make the day come together seamlessly. The views are just gorgeous at the nature preserve. The food from Catering by Michaels was absolutely delicious. Honestly the best food I have ever had at a wedding, everything came out hot and on time and the portions were great. My guests couldn't stop raving about it all! The town of Libertyville is also perfect if you have family coming in from out of town with lots of great restaurants and hotels.
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    Amazing Wedding Venue!

    I have nothing but the most amazing things to say about Events at Independence Grove and Catering by Michael's! This venue is absolutely beautiful and made for the perfect wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordinator, Tiffany, was super helpful and was a big part in making sure our wedding day went smoothly and according to plan. All of our guests would not stop talking about how incredible the venue was and how great the food, dessert, and late night food was! I am so happy we picked this for our wedding!
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    Savannah M. Sent on 09/14/2023
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    Beautiful Venue, Helpful Staff, and Amazing Food!

    Our experience having our wedding at Independence Grove was amazing! Everything from the food to the staff was absolutely perfect. We did not hire a wedding planner, which could have been stressful, but our Event Coordinator, Beth, made things very easy for us. She herself was also planning her own wedding, so she understood the stress of it all. She was extremely helpful and kind throughout the whole process. We would definitely recommend her to anyone!

    We loved having the golf cart before the ceremony so that we could take pictures all over the forest preserve. We especially liked taking photos in the garden area. We used the outside patio and Audubon Hall for our ceremony and reception respectively; it was absolutely gorgeous! Having a 6pm ceremony, the sunset hit over the lake right at cocktail hour. It was stunning. 

    Overall, if you're looking for a fantastic venue with gorgeous forest preserve photos and excellent food, we would definitely recommend Events at Independence Grove!
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    Brendon M. Sent on 05/09/2023
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    Great Venue!

    Picking a wedding venue is a huge step in the planning process and after touring Events at Independence Grove the decision was quite easy. The grounds of the venue and Audubon Hall are absolutely beautiful. The sun shining off the lake and the well-kept natural grounds made the outdoor areas truly exquisite. Audubon Hall had large windows overlooking the lake and grounds making for a great view during your Ceremony if it is held inside. We cannot speak highly enough of our event coordinator Beth Jacoby. She made the planning process extremely easy assisting with timelines, giving advice where needed, and helping to send reminders for deadlines. Beth and the entire staff assisted with every little detail during the big day and ensured everything went smoothly. The staff was friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. The food was beyond delicious and all of our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. We have absolutely no regrets after picking this venue and were extremely satisfied.
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    Morgan J. Sent on 01/09/2023
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    Highly Recommend Events at Independence Grove!

    We could not be more thrilled with the staff at Events at Independence Grove. From start to finish, they help you outline your special day, and are so accommodating to any request. We worked with Tiffany, who we cannot rave about enough. She was there for us every step of the way, answering our questions and working with our vendors without a second thought. During the wedding, our guests could not say enough positive compliments to the event staff working. They were able to accommodate our wedding of about 250 people without batting a lash. We would recommend Events at Independence Grove to anyone looking to book their wedding here.
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    Katie K. Sent on 11/14/2022
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    Highly recommend

    Words cannot describe how happy we are that we had our wedding at Independence Grove. From the second we toured the venue, we knew we needed to get married there. The venue is stunning on its own, but the details such as adding the votive candles, lighting the fireplaces, etc., makes it the perfect place to get married.
    Our event coordinator, Beth, was AMAZING. She was very professional and went above and beyond for us. She emailed answers promptly and made sure everything went smoothly. She remembered every detail. I was able to relax and remain calm throughout the whole wedding process because I knew I could trust Beth with it all. I am so grateful for everything Beth did for our big day.
    Our guests cannot stop talking about the food. Catering by Michaels was outstanding!! The food was perfection. The service was also amazing. During the cocktail hour, there were servers everywhere offering the appetizers and they ensured that everyone (Even the people in the way back) were offered the delicious appetizers. I cannot stress how amazing their food was.
    My husband and I are so happy that we had our wedding at Independence Grove. It was the wedding of our dreams. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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    Rebecca S. Sent on 10/21/2022
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    Fantastic Fall Wedding at Independence Grove

    We knew Independence Grove would be our venue as soon as we stepped foot on the grounds, and we’re so happy to say that the Events and Catering by Michael teams did not disappoint! Even though we had to move our ceremony indoors from the Native Garden to Audubon Hall due to weather, the ceremony space was stunning, and the staff turned the room around without issue. The food was also a hit. Guests were RAVING about the duck quesadilla hors d'oeuvre, the skirt steak entrée, the late-night snack hot dog stand, etc. We’ve also got to shout out Beth for her fantastic communication and tireless work with us and our wedding planner to ensure all details were addressed. We had a lot of declines and cancellations due to Covid and economic concerns, but the Events team never made us feel like our event was less important. We can safely say we had the cozy, romantic Fall wedding of our dreams at Independence Grove!
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    Conan Z. Sent on 12/31/2021
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    Incredible

    Our wedding at Independence Grove was everything we hoped it would be and more. After touring several venues, we knew this was our place after a meeting with event coordinator Marta. She helped us visualize what our fall wedding would look like, showing us photos and answering any and all questions we had. She was instrumental in helping us find vendors, keep a planning timeline and assure that everything was in place the day of the wedding. When our day finally came, it was perfect. From the second our limo pulled up, Independence Grove team members were there to greet us and make sure everything ran smoothly. There was a golf cart waiting to take us to our photo location. Immediately after our ceremony, we were brought into the wedding suite where hot hors d'oeuvres and a bottle of champagne were set out just for the two of us. The food and drinks were incredible - our guests are still commenting on how delicious everything was. Small touches like a lit fireplace and votive candles along the windows really made the night memorable, too. If you're looking for a venue with plenty of space for your guests to dance, beautiful food, stunning views, and a team that provides five star service, Independence Grove is it. Thanks to everyone there who made our wedding a day we'll always remember!
    From, Erica and Conan
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    Morgan D. Sent on 10/20/2021
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    It was absolutely amazing!

    I cannot thank the staff from independence grove enough. They were so helpful! It was our first wedding in our family so we had a lot of questions and they were so helpful and professional! Thinking about our day there is not one thing that I would change!
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    Courtney G. Sent on 03/16/2022
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    Better than I could have ever imagined

    I want to start my review by saying a large part of the reason we picked this venue was because when we went to view it, Marta gave me the feeling she would be the perfect event planner.
    Marta & IG was incredible. I have a hard time putting into words how happy we were with the entire event. Marta quickly answered all of my questions (and there were a lot) over the course of our almost 2 year engagement. The food was amazing- people still talk about it 6+ months later. The bar service was quick and high quality. Everyone always had a full drink. The actual size of the venue was perfect, the outdoor area was adorable and set up to accommodate our large wedding.
    The dance floor was perfect, even with a 10 person band.
    Marta was available for every single step of the way, so easy to work with, and allowed our day to be stress free. My mom a few times had asked for last minute things to be done (stressful) and Marta was able to handle the issue without push back from my mom, and without stressing me out more. She was able to handle everything with grace and even captured our pop up recessional on video for us. She also pointed us in the right direction when it came to food. She recommended everything we had decided on as far as food, and really helped narrow down the options to a variety of flavors while still accommodating my allergies and flavor preferences. I can’t speak enough good words about Marta.

    I am looking forward to working with Marta in the future and finding an excuse to host an event with her again. It was truly a magic day and everything went as planned. Still, 6 months later, we aren’t able to think of a single thing that went wrong, or was off.

    The whole day was truly incredible.
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    Meir H. Sent on 10/13/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing

    Marta at EIG was an absolutely amazing person to work with. We chose this venue specifically because of her (in addition to the beautiful venue) due to her professional, organized, and knowledgeable service when we met her for our initial venue tour. Throughout the planning process she was able to keep us organized and on track, clearly and efficiently communicated with us, and answered all of our many questions no matter when we asked or how small the issue may have been. On the day of, she kept us calm as the weather was not cooperating with our plans. She worked so well with all of our vendors and we did not need to do anything at all during our wedding. We couldn't recommend Marta enough as well as Events at Independence Grove for a perfect wedding.
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    Haley W. Sent on 06/21/2021
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    Best venue ever!

    My husband and I could not have made a better decision for ourselves than getting married at Independence Grove. We got married here 06/05/21 and our friends and family are STILL raving that it was the best wedding they have ever been too. For one, the grounds are absolutely unbeatable. Breathtaking views and perfect photo opportunities anywhere you turn. We did our ceremony in the Native Garden and it was what we always dreamed of. The cocktail hour on the veranda was picturesque. The bartenders for cocktail hour were situated where guests would order their drinks and have a stunning view of the lake at the same time. The Audubon hall features floor length windows that gave the most incredible views of the sunset at dinner. It was decorated better than we could have ever imagined. Now, for the FOOD! The appetizers are NOT your typical wedding appetizers-they are elevated, elegant, and DELICIOUS. We decided on a double entree plate for dinner featuring the cracker crusted chicken and beef tenderloin and WOW it did not disappoint. Many comments were made that it was the best wedding food guests have ever had. Finally, we had the absolute pleasure of working with Marta as our wedding coordinator. We felt so safe in her hands as she made our big day go seamlessly. She has a natural gift for details and made sure that as a bride I had absolutely nothing to worry about on my big day. She even ran out to get cold compresses and snacks when I was feeling a little dizzy after taking photos for hours in the heat. Marta truly went above and beyond for my husband and I and connected with us on a personal level which we so appreciated. I would HIGHLY recommend booking Independence Grove if you want to have a beautiful, unforgettable, stress free wedding that will be talked about for years to come!
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    Cole D. Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Beautiful Views, Phenomenal Food, & Incredible Service

    My husband and I got engaged in 2019 and quickly booked Independence Grove for a July 2020 wedding. We were blown away by the obvious beauty of the place as well as the customer service. Marta Mardosz was absolutely phenomenal in helping our planning. She was always so quick to respond to our emails in the beginning stages, and once COVID hit months before our wedding, was so accommodating in the postponement process. She was always very open and honest with us, and when she didn’t have an immediate answer (as no one did during that time), she would research and get back to us. When we decided in May 2020 to postpone our reception until May 2021, Marta was so patient with us as everything was constantly changing. She and her service team did a great job setting all of our decorations when the day finally came, and was THE BEST on the day of. When a prom group tried to take pictures near our ceremony space, she was quick to make sure they moved so we could have our shots for our day. She was always checking on us throughout the day to make sure everything was perfect- and it was! Another huge stand out was their food. We received endless compliments on our cocktail hour and dinner choices. The beauty of Independence Grove will grab your attention right away and make you fall in love, but the service is what truly made this vendor standout among our others throughout this entire process.
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    Jordan M. Sent on 01/08/2020
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    Where to begin!

    Where do I even begin! Marta was amazing from the start. The venue itself is beautiful not decorated. Marta went through every single detail with me, some that I haven’t even thought of! I have many, many food allergies. Marta personally made sure that not only did I have a plate and beverage that I could enjoy at my wedding, but she made sure that everything tasted top notch, I wasn’t getting just another make-shift meal. She made sure that the room was set up to my vision and that everything ran smoothly the day of. I cannot recommend those venue highly enough. We received so many compliments that matched how detailed Marta was with her questions when we were planning. The staff, the day of, made me feel so special. They made sure I had what I wanted. They knew my drink before I even came up to the bar (they brought me a fresh drink so I didn’t have to leave the head table and could enjoy my meal). The servers were so kind when speaking with them. They made sure that my husband and I had a Box of our late night snack to take back to the hotel. The staff was so incredible and made my day to be even more special than I ever could have expected!
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    Christi Sent on 01/05/2020
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    Better than we could have ever hoped for!

    We are so happy that we chose Events at Independence Grove to take charge of our special day. From our first visit to the last moments on our wedding day, we never had any worries that our wedding would be any less than perfect. Every staff member completely exceeded our expectations, the food was outstanding, and the venue itself was beautiful.

    Marta, our venue coordinator, went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and really listen to the things we wanted for our big day. She works so hard with each of her couples, and we were honored that she was there to help us throughout this journey. Marta communicated well with all of the other members of our team, and was available to answer our questions upon a moment's notice! We could not have pulled off our wedding day without her.

    In our first meeting with the venue, they mentioned that they had an exclusive caterer. In reviewing the company, we quickly realized that it is a very highly regarded caterer for the most desired venues throughout the Chicagoland city and suburbs. When we went for our tasting, we were blown away by how incredible the food looked and tasted! We had a lot of fun picking out the food for our special day, and the options were limitless! Not to mention, the entire staff were very friendly and easy to communicate with. They noted all of our requests and made sure they were executed on the day of the wedding. (This was very important to us, because we had several dietary restrictions and food allergies).

    On the day of our wedding, we were again blown away by the staff and service. During our cocktail hour, the function director and captain both introduced themselves and served my husband and I all of our appetizers on a tray, and popped open a bottle of champagne for my new husband and I to enjoy! It gave us a moment to reflect on the day so far (and finally get a bite to eat!). We continued to be impressed with the staff and service throughout the night; everyone was so kind and attentive, from the servers to the bartenders. They were able to promptly and professionally serve 225 people in under 15 minutes. Not only that, but ALL of our guests raved about the food, most claiming that it was the best meal they had ever had at a wedding!

    We would not have chosen to hold our wedding reception anywhere other than Independence Grove, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with the wonderful staff! We wholeheartedly recommend this venue to those who are searching!
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    Krystyna K. Sent on 05/31/2019
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    Our Dream Wedding Come True!

    We had our wedding here! I can't get over how absolutely perfect every single thing was! Marta, our event coordinator, was PHENOMENAL!!!!! I emailed her a ton and every single time she got back to me right away! She truly loves her job and put so much love and care into our big day. We love how much direction she helped to give us every step of the way. Our wedding would not have been the show stopper it was without Marta!!! I actually started to tear up saying goodbye to her at the end, because I truly miss her already! Getting married at Independence Grove with Marta by our side was the best decision we made in our wedding planning! If you're reading this, Marta, we love you!
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    Stephanie Sent on 10/30/2019
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    Excellent - Can't recommend highly enough

    Fantastic venue in all ways. The space is beautiful, the food is excellent (we've gotten nothing but extremely positive comments), and the people are great to work with. I can't speak highly enough of Marta, who works incredibly hard and is committed to great service. I can't say anything that hasn't been said 100x by other reviewers - all good, don't hesitate to book if this place works for you.
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    October G. Sent on 10/28/2019
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    Amazing Night

    Marta did an amazing job of making sure our whole wedding was amazing from start to finish! Everyone raved about the food (especially those with dietary restrictions)- both from Michael's Catering and Rickshaw Republic. Truly went above and beyond for us. Thanks EIG!

    Events at Independence Grove's reply:

    We are thrilled that we were able to make your day so special! It was our pleasure to make it happen exactly how you wanted.
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    Cynthia N. Sent on 10/14/2019
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    Beautiful venue with great food and service

    Marta was our event coordinator and took great lengths to organize everything, give us detailed instructions, and help us execute our vision. Everyone we worked with was incredible and our guests remarked on the beauty of the view and how much they loved the food. We felt like we were well cared for throughout the process and that we had chosen the perfect place for our big day. Thank you to everyone there and much love to Marta!
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    Sarah F. Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Incredible, Amazing & Perfect!

    Our wedding was perfect and beautiful! Independence Grove made this possible with the beautiful scenery/location, delicious food, and incredibly wonderful & kind staff (including Marta the wedding coordinator/planner who went above and beyond for us). I had so many ideas and plans, and they made it all possible! Marta answered my questions almost immediately whether it was a call or email. They really care about their couples and it is so meaningful—especially while preparing for your big day. :)
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    Megan Sent on 10/11/2019
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    Best Venue!!

    I cannot say enough about Marta and her team and Independence Grove. My husband and I got married here on 9-21-19. I did a lot of venue searching and as soon as I left IG, I knew immediately it was the right venue. It is truly beautiful inside and out. From day one, Marta was SO helpful. She responded quickly to all my emails and was sincere in her feedback. The day of my wedding, Marta was an absolute ROCKSTAR. We had to move our wedding inside at the last minute due to rain and she made the whole process so stress-free. They made the inside look beautiful and so elegant and it worked out perfectly. My friends and family are still raving about the food and I have had a lot of people tell me the food was the best they ever had at a wedding, which says A LOT. The whole team helped us the next day to get our stuff and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. Marta was a fun part of the day and the entire bridal party talked about how efficient she was. I would recommend IG in a heartbeat!
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    Glenda Sent on 09/27/2019
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    Daughter's Wedding on 9/21/2019

    I can't say enough about Marta and her team at Independence Grove. We had my daughter's wedding there last weekend and ended up moving the ceremony and cocktail hour inside due to the rain at the very last minute. What an amazing space inside and they did an amazing job with the set up. In addition, our guest could not stop raving about the food which they all said was the best food they had at a wedding. Marta was great to work with. We had an issue with a bus arriving late for the ceremony and she handled this situation with great ease and was a calming influence on a somewhat stressed out MOB. The wait staff and bartenders were so pleasant and fun. Beautiful wedding venue, inside and outside.
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    Amy K. Sent on 10/03/2019
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    Beautiful place with options

    This place is fantastic. They have a coordinator that will handle vendor issues for you and direct them on the day of your wedding. Their baker and caterer for the cake and meal were fantastic. I've been told it was the best wedding food people have ever had. The staff are friendly and accommodating. We didn't have very many people (50), and while they do have a food and beverage minimum, it counts for the cake, food, bar, cocktail hour, and you can do favors. The minimum meant that we had a lot of extras that people really enjoyed. You can choose the patio and audoban hall, or the garden. Overall very very beautiful. I would highly recommend, even for those who have a larger guest count. They have a very wide range of options, and I think being able to condense a lot of the pieces made things so much easier, and way less stressful!

    Events at Independence Grove's reply:

    Amy-Thank you for a very nice review. We are thrilled that you received everything you wanted and more!
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    Anjelica Sent on 10/01/2019
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    The Best Service for the Best Day of Our Lives

    Independence Grove is the perfect picturesque location for a wedding. The service is what really locks in the reason you should choose Independence Grove for your wedding venue. From the food tasting to the day of the event, the food and hospitality of the staff were PHENOMENAL. Our guests made it a point to tell us how good the food was and that it actually came out hot! We were also well taken care of with all of the appetizers waiting for us in our bridal suite and were sent home with 2 full meals - so thoughtful! The cherry on top of everything was the coordinator at Independence Grove, Marta. Marta is so well organized AND she responds to e-mails within hours, sometimes even within minutes! It is evident that she truly cares about her couples when she insists on helping to coordinate our outside vendors in addition to everything else she has to deal with. She made the entire planning process as easy as possible. On the day of our wedding, she blew us away when she had all of our decorations in place, when we were expecting to setup some of the items. Thank you so much to everyone at Independence Grove and Catering by Michaels for the best night of our lives!
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    Cecily S. Sent on 12/06/2019
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    Perfect Day!

    We are so glad that we chose Events at Independence Grove for our wedding venue. We were lucky enough to attend two weddings prior to our own wedding and we fell in love both times. We looked into other venues just to make sure we were making the right choice, but in the end only Independence Grove checked all the boxes on our list for "must haves". We loved that there we could have the ceremony and cocktail hour outside and the reception indoors, we loved that they work with Catering By Michaels so we didn't have to find an outside food vendor and we actually loved the food, and we loved that the venue had a day of coordinator/planner. The venue itself is so beautiful, the food was incredible, and Marta the event coordinator/planner went above and beyond and is absolutely amazing. Marta made wedding planning fun and less stressful. She is so professional, organized, and knows her stuff! She knew what we wanted before we even knew it. She was also so quick to answer any question whether it was through email or text message. Up until the last minute, Marta was always so easy to reach with any last minute questions. She made me feel comfortable and confident in her abilities the moment we met and throughout the entire process. The rehearsal and wedding day went smoothly because of her. She made sure everything was where it needed to be and everyone was where he or she was supposed to be. Marta's creativity and attention to detail really made our dream wedding come to life and some. Before any guests came into the reception hall, Marta showed me the room and my jaw literally dropped because it was so beautiful. Luckily, the weather was also perfect so we were able to have our ceremony and cocktail hour outside. The scenery and view of the lake were stunning - our wedding guests couldn't stop talking about how picture perfect the day was. The entire staff was so helpful and friendly. The fact that the open bar didn't close during dinner was also a big hit. I would highly recommend this venue and Marta to anyone looking for a perfect wedding day!
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