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The Shores of Turtle Creek

The Shores of Turtle Creek

Spring Grove, IL
4.8 out of 5 rating, 52 Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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    Grace K. Sent on 01/19/2021
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    Amazing group

    My fiance & I were invited to this venue for a fun Friday night holiday date night. Their invitation also gave us a chance to get out of the house amidst cov19 in a safely distanced & intimate environment while also being given information regarding what the venue offered. We were greeted at the door by the entire crew for just the 2 of us which started the night off with such a VIP feeling, hospitable experience. Upon being given a complimentary charcuterie board w/a wide variety of snacks, fun cocktails, & the opportunity to make a cute "Our 1st Christmas Engaged" ornament, we were given so much more than one could ask of a venue or its supporting members. It's not every day you can meet all the supporting vendors you could possibly need on your big day all in 1 spot, being able to ask all the questions you have for them. Not to mention the vibes they give off being a team that's worked so well together for a large number of years created such a sweet feeling & very comforting to see. They were patient, sweet, informative, kind, so very personable, and just all around fun to spend your evening with & hang out. Tell me there is another vendor out there who will also, for the price of $0, give you advice on helpful tips you might not be able to hear from anyone else. Not only did they offer tips for the big day regarding things like lighting & how to get the pictures you want but they eagerly gave you a guided dance lesson, relationship pointers & marital advise for a continued strong marriage after the fact once the exciting day was something behind you. This venue with it's crew of supporting vendors was the very 1st one we saw on our journey of venue hunting, and we wanted so badly to book them right there on the spot. We are venturing around because its just what you do when you've only seen 1 place but it will be a very hard example for other vendors to try and follow or compete with for sure!
    Grace & Alex

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Hello Grace and Alex ♥
    Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback - we always have so much fun with the couples and love offering Date Nights. It's so great to hear you enjoyed your time here as well ♥ Anna
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    Steven B. Sent on 07/20/2023
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    Most unique space in the entire Midwest!

    This place is NOT your typical banquet hall with old furniture, disco balls and chandeliers from the 50's! Shores feels more like a lodge in Yellowstone NP! It is warm, inviting and spacious. And the owner runs the place like a well-oiled machine! Our day - even with rain at an outdoor setting - was flawless.
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    Cecelia H. Sent on 08/17/2023
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    Beautiful Venue!

    The shores of Turtle creek was such a beautiful venue. I would Highly recommend. You have the whole property so it is just your event going on and the scenery is just beautiful especially in June which is when we got married. You don’t need a lot of decorations because the venue itself is just stunning. Anna was wonderful to work with! She was on top of everything and even though she is not a day of coordinator, she helped to make sure everything went smoothly on our wedding day. We did a butterfly release during the ceremony and this venue was the perfect backdrop. Anna was absolutely amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding at the shores of turtle creek! I cannot say enough good things about this place. 10/10 recommend!
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    Lindsey W. Sent on 09/10/2022
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    Best wedding Venue in IL

    We had our wedding here on 9/2/22 and it was absolutely beautiful! Anna is a joy to work with! From the very first meeting up to the day/night of our wedding everything was perfect! She is very meticulous and makes sure everything runs as smooth as possible! She had a smile on her face the whole wedding day! Anna truly loves what she does and it shows. We had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how wonderful Anna and her staff were. The Shores made our wedding day perfect. Thank you!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you, Lindsey! You and your families made it so easy to smile all day :-) ♥ It was a beautiful day for a beautiful couple!
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    Lisa B. Sent on 12/31/2021
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    The Perfect Place

    I cannot say enough about how perfect it was to have our wedding at The Shores of Turtle Creek. From the minute we walked in we knew this was exactly what we wanted! Anna was so incredibly helpful, detailed, and quick to respond with any questions we had. She gave us preferred vendor suggestions which made the rest of our planning process super simple because everyone we called and talked to, we loved!

    What really sets The Shores apart from other venues is the incredible property it sits on. This location is a tucked-away spot of beauty with perfect backdrops for a wedding anytime of the year. There are bridges, ponds, pathways, and beautiful trees. You will have a hard time picking your favorite spot!

    Since we were getting married at 5:00 in October, we opted to have our wedding inside as weather and temperatures at that time can be questionable. Before making that decision, Anna was very helpful in giving us all of our options and possibilities of what our plans could be. She also talked to us about cocktail hour options for where our guests could be while the room was flipped for our reception. We decided to have cocktail hour on the outside deck and I’m so glad we did! It was cozy, intimate, and allowed easy access for appetizers and drinks at the bar…not to mention our guests also got another beautiful view of the property!

    Our reception was where the ceremony was and the room was flipped incredibly fast and efficiently. The same went for dinner service and cake table set up. Anna said from the start they have a plan and know exactly what to do and when to do it, and you can be assured that is exactly the way your day will go.

    From start to finish Anna and her staff took care of everything and our only job was to enjoy our guests and to have the best day of our new life together. It was perfect 💕
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    Maggie M. Sent on 10/31/2021
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    Delightful experience from start to finish

    My husband I got married in October 2021 at the Shores of Turtle Creek and WOW. I don’t think our big day could have gone any better. Anna and her team at the Shores are PHENOMENAL. I would recommend anyone get married here, and there are several reasons why. Let’s start with the venue itself!

    The Shores is a charming and tucked away venue that made everyone feel like they were in a fairy tail. It’s gorgeous year-round and I had the privilege of seeing it beautiful in the winter, spring, and summer while planning for the fall. The huge trees look amazing year-round, the ponds are gorgeous, the lodge is beautifully manicured in the spring and summer with bright flowers, and the snow in the winter makes the venue a wonderland. Both the inside and outside ceremony spaces were enchanting and warm! We made the day of decision to have our wedding inside because of the heat and rain threat, and I can honestly say that I wasn’t the least bit disappointed or regretful of that decision. Anna and her team made everything perfect even with the last minute change!

    Finally, I have to give Anna some praise. Anna is a very hands on coordinator who makes wedding planning easy. She took the time to learn about me and my husband and our vision for the day. She leaned in with advice and helped us all stay on track for our wedding planning. We were done planning about a month out and it made it so much easier to enjoy the day when Anna had the eye and forethought to make sure everything was ready! If you decide to book the Shores, do yourself a favor and go with all of Anna’s recommended vendors. They will not disappoint. We were lucky enough to book Anna’s preferred DJ, caterer, florist, baker, and photographer, and wow did they put on a great party for us. The food was incredible, the deserts were delicious, the flowers were breathtaking, and our dance floor was never empty. I’ve had multiple guests gush about how our wedding was the most fun they had ever had at a wedding and we couldn’t have done it with out Anna and the incredible people she works with!

    I really can’t say enough about this special venue and the family that works there. If you’re thinking about this venue do yourself a favor and visit. You’ll definitely fall in love!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Hi Maggie and Kris ♥ Thank you so much for this beautiful review! You were such a great couple to work with, it was a complete pleasure to serve you and your families ♥
    And we can't wait to see your beautiful photography!
    Congratulations and Best Wishes ♥ Anna
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    Kirsten R. Sent on 09/19/2021
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    Couldn't have asked for more!

    We are unbelievably glad that we found and chose SOTC as our reception venue. As the bride, I really valued vendors who were organized and responsive to help ease the stress of wedding planning, and Anna was these things and more. She helped keep us on track with the many considerations needed for a perfect wedding, and recommended other great vendors that we also used and loved. She was also patient and the perfect sounding board as we had questions and navigated a COVID wedding. The venue is beautiful and rustic (the best of both worlds), and the grounds were the absolute perfect backdrop to our photos. The staff was friendly and professional and our guests had many great things to say about the night. We would choose The Shores many times over, - wouldn't have changed a thing. Thank you!!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Hello Kirsten and Tim ♥ Congratulations on your Marriage!
    Thank you for this amazing review ~ and being such an amazing couple! It was our absolute pleasure to serve you and your guests ♥ Anna and Team :-)
    P.S. I love your beautiful photos!!!!!
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    Jennie B. Sent on 04/17/2019
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    Our wedding was everything we ever wanted!

    I couldn't have imagined a more perfect venue that had everything we were looking for. Our wedding was incredible and everything we wanted. Not one thing went wrong. Nothing!!! The staff was excellent! Our guests were so impressed with how fast and efficient the buffet dinner went! Honestly from the start of the day all the way up to midnight, the night was everything my husband and I had hoped for. Things were more than perfect and I could never thank The Shore enough for all that they did. Anna steered us in all the right directions for all our decisions and we are still hearing about how good the food was! Words will never be able to explain our gratitude! I have nothing but amazing things to say! Thank you for making our wedding absolutely amazing.

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Jennie and Colin, we wish you to keep this beautiful day in your memories forever. Congratulations and good luck in family life!
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    Marie M. Sent on 10/24/2019
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    Amazing and great customer service!

    Great place to host your next party with amazing picture perfect spots all throughout the grounds!
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    Anna M. Sent on 10/16/2019
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    The Perfect Location

    We went with this venue as well as vendors from their recommended list of vendors. Everyone worked well together, and I had to do very little to ensure everything went well that night. I found myself moreso enjoying the night, rather than worrying about how everything was going. I am incredibly OCD, and Anna matches my level of OCD and ensures everything is done properly.

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Congratulations on your beautiful wedding! We loved the Game of Thrones theme and enjoyed the evening with your family and friends! We couldn't be happier to see how amazing the decorations and all of your detailed preparations turned out and made the day perfect! Wishing you many many years of happiness together!
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    Tianna Sent on 08/09/2019
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    Absolutely perfect!

    Anna is one of the easiest people to work with! She knows so much about the industry! Her recommendations were spot on and every vendor went above and beyond the day of the wedding!!! I would recommend to everyone to get married here! You will not regret it! It could not have gone better! I’m sad it’s over!!!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Congratulations Tianna and Nick! It was such an amazing day and we could not be happier for the two of you!
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    Tyler Sent on 09/22/2019
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    amazing venue and team

    My wedding was held at the shores of turtle creek august of 2019 and it was PERFECT! We had the best day ever. The location is absolutely gorgeous and I received endless compliments from guests on the venue. The grounds are beautiful we took the most amazing pictures and the ceremony was breath taking. The staff was courteous and very professional. They met all the needs of my guests. Anna is amazing to work with! i could not have done this wedding without her. She is an expert at every aspect of the venue and knows how to make things run smoothly and ensure the day goes according to plan. From knowing where to set the head table to avoid glare for photos to the best spots for after ceremony pictures, she knew it all totally took control and made my day stress free and amazing, Thank you Anna and everyone else from the shores of turtle creek for making our wedding day so perfect!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Tyler! We had such a blast with your friends and family. Wishing you and Matt an amazing future together! :-)
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    Kerri W. Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Perfection

    The shores of turtle creek provides an elegant yet laid back vibe. I cannot even tell you how many people told me how much they loved my wedding and how beautiful they thought the venue was. My wedding day was more than perfect because of Anna and the beautiful shores of turtle creek.

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you so much Kerri! We loved having you and Devin here! Your family and friends were simply fabulous and we had the best time servicing your wedding!
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    Kristine Sent on 10/09/2018
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    Loved it! Couldn't be happier with the way things went. <3

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Kristine, Tom and Rosie! It was a great day. Congratulations on your Beautiful Wedding!
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    Al Eads Sent on 10/17/2018
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    Turtle Creek was perfect!

    We had our wedding at the end of Sept at The Shores of Turtle Creek! Such a beautiful venue. It was just the look we were searching for! The outdoor scenery was perfect for pictures! Anna was always getting back to our emails quickly! The entire process was very easy!
    The vendors she suggested were absolutely perfect as well!
    Our wedding day was everything we could have asked for and more!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Hi Al, Thank you so much for your review! Once again, Congratulations on your Beautiful Wedding!
    I can't wait to see all of your photos!
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    Jessica Sent on 09/17/2018
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    I don't even know where to begin, everything was absolutely perfect. Anna is amazing, she took care of everything and made our day so much easier for us to enjoy. The staff was great and very helpful and friendly as well!! I cannot say enough good things, everything was absolutely perfect and I could not have dreamed up a better venue!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Congratulations again Jessica!
    We loved your vision, creativity and how everything came together. Courtney did such a great job on the flower crown, and floral … and pictures turned out amazing!
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    Alisa Sent on 09/07/2018
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    Anna and her staff were fabulous! Any and all questions were answered. She made the night go so well! Loved it!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Congratulations on your Beautiful Wedding!
    Thank you for the amazing review Alisa! We appreciate your it very much!
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    Patti Sent on 08/19/2018
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    We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful place to get married. But the staff, Anna the owner, the bartenders the wait staff. This could not have gone any better. Listen to Anna. She will walk you through exactly what needs to be done and what you need to do in order to have your day go off without a hitch.

    I already have people asking me if they only do weddings there. They would love the chance to go back.

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Patti we appreciate the review very much. It was such a beautiful day!
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    Maggie Sent on 08/16/2018
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    Anna and her team were awesome from the first visit all the way through the wedding. I felt like family by the end. They cared as much about my wedding as they did if it was one of their own.
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    Jessica Sent on 07/24/2018
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    This was more than what we expected! The coordinator completely knows her business and worked with us to find vendors that were reliable and cost effective! I would 100% recommend this venue to host an event! Our wedding day was everything we've ever wanted.

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Jessica! Your wedding was a blast, it was our pleasure to serve your family and friends! Congratulations on your beautiful day!
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    Lauren Sent on 06/18/2018
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    We couldn't have asked for a better all around experience with The Shores of Turtle Creek. The service/professionalism, the planning process and the execution of our day was incredible. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful private event no matter what the occasion.
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    Brittany Sent on 06/26/2018
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    I couldn’t have been happier to have had my wedding at Turtle Creek. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, and make you feel like you’re in the middle of no where (which we thoroughly enjoyed). Anna as great to work with, especially considering we didn’t live locally and were able to communicate via email a lot with quick responses. They had lots of resources available to use on site for decorations, and Anna allowed us the ease of bringing in all our decorations prior to our big day. She offered a lot of useful advice whenever we had questions. Anna helped tremendously bring to life our vision for our wedding and it was absolutely beautiful & perfect, highly recommend The Shores of Turtle Creek!
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    Stephanie Sent on 06/01/2018
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    Everything about our wedding at The Shores of Turtle Creek (and leading up to our wedding) was absolutely perfect. From the moment we met with Anna, I knew she would be an amazing person to help coordinate the best day of our lives. She made everything super easy, gave amazing recommendations on other vendors (that we used and were so pleased with also) and put all my pre-wedding worries at ease. The venue was beautiful, the staff was friendly and made sure every detail of the night was perfect for us. I have not one negative thing to say. I would recommend this beautiful place to ANYONE planning a wedding. Also, you can't beat the scenery for photos on the beautiful grounds. Our photos and video have the BEST backdrop. I will remember this day at Turtle Creek and Anna for the rest of my life!

    The Shores of Turtle Creek's reply:

    Thank you Stephanie! We definitely love our jobs and our amazing couples. You were an awesome bride and it was a great pleasure working with you and Scott!
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    Victoria Sent on 04/25/2018
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    We had a wonderful reception at The Shores of Turtle Creek. Everyone there is great to work with.
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    Ana Sent on 04/24/2018
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    The wedding was beautiful enjoyed every minute of it, thank you for all your help and the venue looked amazing!!
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