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Venue Appointment #5
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Venue Appointment #4
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Venue Thoughts So Far
We learned quite a lot over the weekend about the two venues we visited. Combining that with the first one we saw a few weeks ago, we’re not set on any one place yet, but we do have some ideas about what venues we’d like to further research. We do appreciate windows and a nearby lake, as well as venues that have a hotel on site. Some of the venues are more willing to work with you than others (Bartlett Hills gets a gold star for this), which we will keep in mind since it can significantly cut down on the cost without compromising what you want. Bartlett Hills also wins the price war, though the interior loses handily to that of Arrowhead or Westin. Arrowhead had some nice ways to come to the table, like a fireworks display and potential pricing adjustments. Westin is just plain gorgeous and on site at a hotel, so despite its price and lackluster attitude on customizing the package to reduce price, it’s still in the running.
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Venue Appointment #3
Just after the Arrowhead appointment, we are going to check out the Bartlett Hills Golf Club. I have never actually been there, but the photos are beautiful, the prices are reasonable, and I have had a lot of people tell me it’s quite nice. The main downside is the closest decent hotel is MANY miles away, making a shuttle pretty frustrating. We will see if it’s worth the extra hassle.
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Venue Appointment #2
The Westin appointment went well, and the venue still remains in the running. However, we’re keeping our options open, since there are some questions about pricing, and the Westin admitted to having up to three weddings on the same day – yikes. Despite that, there are a lot of good reviews about the place, and it does have a great location with a hotel, bar, and upscale restaurant/bar on site. The four season tent backs to a lake, and it seems as though having a lake by the reception is more “us” than an urban area, a barn, or other sorts of locales.
After learning a few things at the Westin, we are now moving on to our second venue appointment this Sunday. This one will be at the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. There are some positives about this place, such as the lake being nearby, a bar on site, and (best of all) a mashed potato bar built into the menu already. However, it doesn’t have a hotel on site, and I’m concerned about how that will affect the day. We will see what they have to offer and report back.
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Venue Appointment #1
Jim and I made an appointment to see the Westin Chicago Northwest (formerly a Wyndham), located at the East end of the Elgin O’Hare Expressway. My parents had gone to a wedding here, at their year-round tent, and reported that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever seen. On the other hand, it is on the pricey side, so we will have to see what their options are. We have already ruled out Cantigny and The Onion Pub through our casual visits there, so I’m curious to see how this visit will go.
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