Your Event. Our Unparalleled Service.
300+ guests
Louis Fabbri
EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT
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AWARD WINNER (16X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Abbington Distinctive Banquets is a newly refreshed wedding venue located in Glen Ellyn, IL. This setting is defined by its undeniable elegance, down to its finest details and decor. Its photogenic ballrooms, high-quality cuisine, and attentive service will be sure to make your special day unforgettable.
Abbington Distinctive Banquets was first established in 2002, and is owned and operated by the dedicated Fabbri family. They have decades of experience in the wedding planning industry, dating back to 1969, and strive to make all couples feel welcome at their venue. Located in the suburbs of Chicago, this secluded property boasts stunning architecture inside and out, to give your ceremony and reception a fairytale ending. Weddings from 150 up to 800 guests can be easily accommodated in their multiple ballrooms and pre-gathering areas. Delicate crystal chandeliers hang from the ceilings, adding a sophisticated aesthetic to any nuptial theme. Each space features large windows decorated with romantic drapery, to provide both outside views and plenty of natural light. Double doors lead from the pre-function space to the ballroom, to give you a grand entrance to your reception. Guests can be seated around the spacious Maplewood dance floor, for an easy transition from dinner to dancing. Dressing suites are also available onsite, where you and your wedding party can prepare in luxury.
The team’s professional wedding planners will work alongside you and help you achieve your dream theme. Their detailed table arrangements, full-length linens, and Chiavari chairs will be arranged into any formation you prefer. From your cocktails to your wedding cake, the onsite catering team will customize your menu to complete your nuptial vision. The onsite staff of greeters, servers, and bartenders will be present during your day, to ensure you and your guests are properly cared for.
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Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
$500
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jul.
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Amenities
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
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Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
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Rentals & Equipment
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Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Louis FabbriExecutive PresidentFate gave a little push when a family friend invited Lou to join him in the banquet business as co-owner of Mar Lac House. As an eager young accountant turned banquet businessman, Lou produced thousands of magnificent events featuring homemade Italian specialties. He is responsible for creating the legacy of excellence that followed from Oak Park to Glen Ellyn in 2002. Lou currently acts as president of the Abbington, maintaining the books and making sure the facility glimmers and gleams. Lou continues to be an active member of his community, bringing repeat business to the Abbington year after year. A long-time member of Oak Park River Forest Rotary and Rotary International, Lou attends weekly meetings and annual events across the globe. After years of hosting events at Mar Lac House and Abbington Distinctive Banquets, Lou’s favorite event is a quiet Christmas Eve dinner with his wife, their three sons, and their families. These dinners always feature the Italian specialties found on our menus today. From our family to yours- Buon Appetito!
- Michael J. FabbriExecutive Vice PresidentAs the son of the Abbington’s president and an experienced businessman, Mike takes the lead in the front of the house operations. Having grown up in the family business, he focuses on honest practices, mindfulness, and meticulous care for our guests. As a young adult, Mike left the family business to pursue a degree in business administration and marketing.But in September 1989, he returned to join the team as general manager. When the Fabbri family moved the business to Glen Ellyn in May of 2002, Mike took on his current role and has been here since. When Mike isn’t at the Abbington, you will find him enjoying a quiet night in with his darling wife, enjoying a scrumptious, homemade Italian dinner. When he finds time, Mike takes pleasure in treating his wife and family to local attractions and tropical vacations.
- Tara KubickiGeneral ManagerWith twenty years of experience in the event industry, Tara is confident, meticulous, and a master of change – truly an influential asset to the team. A small-town country girl, Tara moved to the Chicagoland area to work as a banquet server at a local hotel. Through years of experience in serving and bartending, Tara worked her way to the front office where she became a sales assistant and found her passion After 10 years as a sales manager at the Abbington, Tara was promoted to director of sales and catering and then in 2016, to general manager.Having built her career in Chicagoland, Tara is an expert on preferred vendors – including decorators, florists, photographers, disc jockeys and many more. Her favorite part of event management is guiding clients through the planning process. When Tara isn’t at the office you can find her feet up, glass of red wine in hand, lounging on her backyard patio dreaming of sandy Caribbean beaches with her husband. Find her at special events throughout the year including the NRA Show Chicago, Naperville Rib Fest, and rock concerts
- Kathy KoutsogiannisSenior Catering Sales ManagerKathy brings a plethora of knowledge and experience in hospitality, banquets, and sales to our team. She is a true gem. Her care for customers and respect for the business are two of her brightest characteristics. Kathy left her first day in the banquet industry with three blisters, $11 in tips, and thought, “this is crazy! I can’t do this job!” But now, forty years later, Kathy is a peerless member of our team with an understanding of multiple positions in the industry. From simple holiday parties and other social events to epic Quinceaneras and wedding receptions, Kathy enjoys every part of the event planning process. Kathy loves getting to know her clients, so she knows the whole story: from the ring to the proposal, and all details of planning. When Kathy isn’t at the Abbington you will find her enjoying early breakfasts at Butterfield’s with her beloved husband. The couple also enjoys road trips to visit their granddaughters, caring for their home, cuddling on the couch and watching reruns of NYPD Blue.
- Victoria SpizzirriCatering Sales ManagerWith a heavy Italian background and love for all things food and beverage, Victoria had always known that she would fall into a facet of the hospitality industry. She attended Johnson and Wales University in Denver, CO, is a classically trained chef and holds a degree in Event and Meeting Management. After coming up in the off-premise catering world starting off as a floor captain and making her way into sales, she has a plethora of knowledge and experience in all sorts of areas related to events and functions. Seeing a ballroom go from empty to fully set and decorated is one of the reasons she loves what she does in addition to helping create the absolute perfect day for someone. From breath taking mountain weddings to modern city affairs to classically beautiful ballroom events, she strives to make each event everything it can possibly be. Outside of work, Victoria loves spending time with her fiancé, her dog Mochi and creating memories with her friends and family. Whether it’s wine making, traveling or cooking a meal for 10 (that’s really for 2, thank the Italian grandmother’s ways) she tries to make the most of her time outside of the events world.
- Monica LonngrenCatering Sales ManagerMonica is a passionate and driven event coordinator with a strong background in the hospitality industry, and over 15 years of experience. She graduated with a bachelor’s in hospitality management from Kendall College, in Chicago. Monica’s career path has taught her many skills like exceptional customer service, meticulous attention to detail, and high-level communication. She is no stranger to high-pressure environments and has a proven track record of delivering flawless, executed events that exceed client expectations. She understands that each event is unique and requires a tailored approach, and most importantly believes in building strong relationships. We are excited to have Monica join the Abbington team! When she’s not at work, she spends time with husband and two kids, Jackson and Lorelai. She has a german shepard, Luna, and a black cat, Mookie….Full house of chaos and laughter! Growing up in the Glen Ellyn area she loves being a part of the community.
- Nick LandeweerExecutive ChefChef Landeweer’s culinary journey began in Chicago, where he trained under the legendary Michelin star chefs Charlie Trotter of Charlie Trotters and Jean Joho of the Everest Room during the 1980s and 1990s. Before making his mark in Naperville, Chef Landeweer honed his skills at the Northbrook Hilton, where he developed a reputation for his exceptional culinary talent. In his new role at The Abbington Banquets, Chef Landeweer will be introducing an array of exciting new dishes that reflect his rich culinary background and creative vision. Guests can look forward to an elevated dining experience, with menu offerings that combine classic techniques with contemporary flair.
- Robert FabbriOwner/ChefChef Rob seasons the team with over twenty-five years of experience in hospitality and kitchen management. He works zealously to provide the highest quality food and beverages; the key that sets the Abbington above and beyond our competition. In 1987, Chef Rob began his career as the co-owner of the Mar Lac House with his father and brother. When the business moved to Glen Ellynin 2002, Rob assumed the position of executive chef. When Chef Rob isn’t managing the Abbington kitchens, he enjoys playful afternoons with his wife and sons. Each year, Rob raises support for and participates in “Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes”. His favorite family recipe – Chicken Toscano with Vesuvio-style Potatoes– was featured in the Daily Herald in April 2005.
Reviews
4.9
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The Abbington Distinctive Banquets is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings, with its stunning appearance and exceptional service. Reviewers praised staff members like Tara and Kathy for their professionalism and helpfulness, making the planning process stress-free. Guests loved the delicious food, beautiful ambiance, and the seamless execution of events. The venue offers inclusive packages, recommended vendors, and flexibility for customizing menus. Overall, reviewers had an amazing experience at The Abbington and highly recommend it for any celebration or wedding.Review photos
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Lisa H
5.0
12/23/2024
The Abbington is the perfect venue for any celebration, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere with exceptional service. The food is absolutely delicious, with dishes that everyone at our event raved about. Highly recommend for a memorable gathering!
Amanda Y
5.0
9/28/2024
The Abbington is the place to have your wedding!!!!!! Tara was absolutely AMAZING! Throughout the whole wedding planning process Tara was right there to help. She made sure we were taken care of and always answered any and all questions we had. Our guest loved The Abbington said how beautiful it is, how good all the food was! The taco bar and the smores was a hit at our wedding!!! Thanks to Tara for her recommendation. Our night was beautiful and can't thank Tara and all the staff at The Abbington.
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DEBORAH T
5.0
9/25/2024
I would highly recommend the Abbington- everything for my daughters wedding was a huge success!!! Tara was great to work with and she made sure everything ran smoothly!! Great food - all quests loved it!
Thank you Abbington!!!
Jennifer W
4.0
9/17/2024
The venue was beautiful and the food was very good! However, the wait staff was removing food especially deserts when the guests weren’t finished eating. When guests got up to get a drink, they would come back and their food would be gone!
Katie K
5.0
2/25/2024
Thank you Tara & your amazing team for making our dream wedding day come true. The food was phenominal, the service was above and beyond and they were so easy to plan with. Tara is an expert and I couldn't have been in more capable or caring hands. Everything I absolutely need to have a wedding was included in their packages and they were able to accommodate all my want and wishes so easily.
Brittany S
5.0
1/03/2024
My husband and I could not be happier with how our wedding went at the Abbington. We had cocktail hour and the reception there. We worked with Kathy Koutsogiannis and she went above and beyond- we love her!! She accommodated our every ask and was so great to work with. Everything from the initial email to the last song of the night- the staff did an amazing job. The food was excellent and we are still hearing feedback from our friends and family about how awesome the wedding was! Thank you Kathy and the rest of the Abbington banquet
Jamie W
5.0
11/16/2023
Wow! We are so so so thankful we had our wedding here. First of all, the venue is GORGEOUS - we ended up doing both our ceremony and reception here! Starting with the packages, so much is included it's so helpful!!! The cake and centerpieces were included (and both vendors they work with for those were incredible). They also provide a list of recommended vendors they've worked with for other aspects of the wedding. You can purchase late night snacks through them as well as a plethora of different cocktail hour add-ons and we chose to utilize their candy station offering for favors (huge hit)! They have so many options!! Now onto the organization, amazing! The original point of contact we had went on maternity leave and chose to stay home with her baby, so we were switched to someone new about 4 months before our wedding. You would've never known! The notes they all take must be incredible because Tara picked up our wedding as if we'd been working with her the whole time. She was up to date on all the details of our wedding! The communication leading up to the event was wonderful - very timely and answered all our questions! Now onto the wedding itself! WOW! All of the staff were so kind and so helpful - Tara was there the whole day to help facilitate everything and keep us on schedule. Everyone was so extra attentive to us as well as our parents to ensure we were all taken care of. Nothing but great feedback from everyone involved on how well the venue took care of us and ensured our day went smoothly! Could not recommend enough!
Kourtney B
5.0
9/30/2023
The Abbington was our dream venue!! Not only does it have a STUNNING appearance with big beautiful chandeliers and a huge ballroom dance floor, but the staff was SO great to work with! Tara was absolutely amazing and helped make the planning process stress free with her calm, sweet personality! She was always quick to respond to my multi-question emails, she was so polite to my crazy family and made sure our day ran exactly as planned and it truly did! Our guests are still raving about how beautiful it was to this day, saying they felt like they were at a fairytale wedding! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone in the search process! This was the first place I was interested in while scrolling through The Knot because of its beautiful appearance, but the staff helped this venue go above and beyond my expectations! Thank you Abbington for helping us have the best day EVER!
Sarah K
5.0
9/20/2023
Truly the best place to have your wedding! From the event coordinators to the service staff, everyone was so friendly and professional at the Abbington. We were able to have a stress-free time with how smoothly everything was run. Planning a wedding from abroad is normally so difficult, but because of our awesome coordinator Kathy, we were able to get everything we dreamed of, exactly the way we wanted it to be. We were even able to make arrangments such as a square family table in front of the head table, and we were given access to the bridal rooms and private bathroom as well, which was helpful. Their list of recommended vendors also helped make floral arrangements and cake planning a breeze!
It's been two months since our wedding, and our guests still talk about how genuinely delicious the food was (even down to the coffee!), how attentive the staff was, how nice and big the dancefloor was, and simply how beautiful and elegant the event looked. My husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision to have our wedding here. I really can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking to book a wedding or any other party, this is the best place to do it!
Hayley F
5.0
9/07/2023
HIGHLY recommend having your wedding at Abbington Distinctive Banquets! We worked with Tara during the planning process and she was wonderful, listened to what we wanted and helped us whenever we had questions. Our ceremony and reception looked magical and beautiful! Again, highly recommend the Abbington!
Lauren B
5.0
9/06/2023
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception held here 9/1/2023 and it was the most beautiful experience. The package we chose made planning very easy for a couple who did all the planning themselves. Kathy really outdid herself with making sure we had the best wedding!
Amber B
5.0
8/29/2023
I would like to highly recommend the Abbington Distinctive Banquets. We held both our ceremony and reception at this venue and was very pleased! We selected this venue based on its elegance (I absolutely loved the north ball room which features oversized windows allowing beautiful natural lighting, oversized chandeliers, and neutral color tones blending that blended well with our color palette. We also loved the fact that they have an option to host the ceremony in a separate room from the reception which was an absolute must for me, I am very particular and a little hard to deal with at times due to my over attention to detail and wanting every single detail preplanned and perfectly executed. Tara my venue coordinator was very accommodating to my "type A" personality :) She was very patient with me no matter how many times I contacted her, or regardless of how many times I stopped by the venue to run through things or do mock set ups, and was always just a email/ phone call away throughout the entire planning process. Leading up to the wedding one thing that I had not thought about prior to booking this venue is that we wanted a traditional soul food cuisine and the venue does not offer outside catering. Tara went above and beyond to meet my needs by helping us put together a custom menu using items from their various banquet menus. She also allowed us to request extra seasonings and provide details on how to turn their traditional menu Mac and cheese to "southern style baked Mac and cheese to give the food the southern flare we desired. The chef did an amazing job of executing it and the food was delicious and an absolute hit! My family (including the great aunties and grandparents) whom are tuff food critics were very pleased! We had absolutely NO complaints with anything related to the venue on our big day and would like to thank the staff at the Abbington Distinctive Banquets for being top tier! Everything was perfect!!!
Sarah C
5.0
8/29/2023
We hosted our July wedding at the Abbington and could not have asked for a better experience. Between the planning leading up to the big day to the day itself, the Abbington and its staff made our wedding so special. Tara and Mary made planning so easy and customized. They were very responsive and went above and beyond for our requests. I would recommend The Abbington to any couple looking for a reception venue due to the great value, the helpful staff and the wonderful space itself.
Carly A
5.0
4/13/2023
This venue is absolutely amazing! If you are getting married soon, you need to check them out. I recently got married here, and could not have picked a better place for our reception. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is outstanding, and the service we were provided not only leading up to our wedding but on our wedding day exceeded all my expectations.
Alexa C
5.0
12/19/2022
We fell in love with the Abbington the minute we stepped in the door. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue - the chandeliers are a showstopper. We worked with Tara who was the best! She was so organized and knowledgable, honest and we trusted her which is so important when putting basically your entire wedding reception in someone else's hands! Everything was set up exactly as we discussed and they really brought my vision to life. The food is also excellent. We are still hearing from guests on how beautiful the venue was as well as how amazing the food was -- everything came out hot and we had 250 guests!
Samantha M
5.0
11/04/2022
Tara and her team helped our day go off flawlessly! Everything went perfectly and looked amazing. And the food was even better than it was at our tasting! From first booking the venue all the way through the actual wedding day, we never doubted that it would go well. I genuinely can’t say enough about how much we loved the venue- and specifically Tara. We were already liking the venue but Tara and her professionalism and how personable and helpful she is is what really sold us.
Julie A
5.0
10/18/2022
If I could give 10 stars, I would.
We just had our wedding here and it exceeded my expectations! Kathy was wonderful to work with throughout our entire planning process. She was very flexible and on top of everything. Super friendly and invested in making sure you are happy with every little detail.
The room itself was absolutely stunning! The chandeliers, low lights, and the candles made it feel so romantic. The food... omg. Everyone RAVED about the food, but specifically, the steak. We had multiple people tell us that it was the best steak they had ever had- that it melted like butter. The cream of chicken soup- also amazing. The hors d'oeuvres were also a hit; we chose the shrimp, Spanikopita, spring rolls, and mozzarella skewers. I had people tell me they didn't have room for dinner because the appetizers were just that good. Even the ice cream that comes in the chocolate cup... our guests went crazy over it.
The pricing here is so fair. Top shelf liquor, AMAZING food, and A+ service. Our captain was Omar and he was so nice and so accommodating. He, too, was on top of absolutely everything. We felt like we were in great hands the whole night.
I highly recommend the Abbington 1000%. Thank you for making our wedding night the best night!
Liana M
5.0
7/14/2022
Tara, Mike, Kathy and the whole team at Abbington helped make our day picture perfect. From their dependability, transparent nature and helpfulness it made planning a wedding enjoyable and easy! Tara really helped me bring my dreams to life and spent time helping me with every little detail down to the perfect napkin fold for my guests. I would have more events at the Abbington for their beautiful space and helpful staff alone, but the food was also amazing. Coming from a foodie background, this was VITAL for our wedding. My guests are still raving about the food at our wedding. If you're looking for a classy, traditional and delicious venue then Abbington is your place!! Not to mention their preferred vendors are also amazing.
Meghann J
5.0
7/09/2022
We had our wedding reception at The Abbington in June and everything was wonderful! The room was so beautiful, everything came together perfectly. Our guests still keep telling us how good the food was, particularly the steak. They were nice enough to even have sorbet for a couple of our guests with nut allergies that didn’t want to risk eating the cake. Our banquet captain was Omar and he was very kind and packed everything up nicely at the end of the night. It was nice that The Abbington has a lot of things included like the centerpieces and the cake, it felt like that took away some of the stress of planning a wedding and the centerpieces were beautiful and the cake was delicious. We highly recommend this venue!
Morgan P
5.0
6/29/2022
We are still in awe of our amazing wedding at the Abbington on 6/25/22. In the words of our guests, "everything was perfect from start to finish." Tara is nothing short of AMAZING and was a true blessing in planning our dream wedding at the Abbington. Tara was always willing to assist us in ALL our wedding needs. The Abbington is such a beautiful space and includes so many luxury amenities other venues did not even come close to offering. Our guests are still raving about our wedding and we are right there with them! We can't thank Tara and the Abbington enough for our dream wedding!
Ken M
5.0
6/13/2022
Abbington, and particularly general manager Tara Kubicki, made our wedding reception very special. Many guests said our reception was “cool,” largely due to the great amd delicious food, atmosphere and music. Tara and Abbington were very cooperative with changes we gave them and when one of their clients canceled, she gave us the roomy South ballroom with a stage for the wedding party and access to the bridal room where we could enjoy a bottle of free champagne and snacks. It was a covid year and they addressed all of our concerns and challenges of hesitant guests. We were very happy with the florist and baker they recommended - the cake was extraordinary and the flowers were beautiful.
Dan R
5.0
5/05/2022
The Abbington staff made our daughter's wedding very special. They were helpful, professional and courteous throughout the entire planning process and the reception. Since our other daughter got married four years ago, we had researched and visited more than a dozen reception venues. We had heard some good things about Abbington, which we found to be 100% true. In conjunction, their package prices were very reasonable and highly competitive with other similar venues. In fact, their prices were often less than others and sometimes significantly less. Due to Covid-19 concerns, we decided to postpone the wedding for a year. The staff worked with us to find a new date to accommodate our needs and transferred all of deposits to the new date and did not penalize us in any manner. They also honored their prices based on our original contract. Working with them was very easy and once we got everything to them, they took it from there. On the wedding day, there was nothing for us to do except enjoy the reception. The room looked beautiful. The staff was attentive and the food was delicious with generous portions. No one left the reception being hungry. Because of a delay of the wedding party, cocktails and appetizers were slightly delayed but Abbington willingly extended the cocktails and appetizers for us. They checked in with us throughout the night to make sure our needs were being met. At the end of the night, they packed up our belongings such as signage, photos, etc. which simplified our lives greatly. Our special thanks go out to Aly, Mary, Tara and Omar for making the reception special and the entire process easy. Any concerns we had were quickly addressed and resolved. We would highly recommend having your reception at Abbington. They will not disappoint you.
Elizabeth M
5.0
3/10/2022
Our wedding at the Abbington could not have gone better. Tara was wonderful and really easy to work with. The attentiveness and friendliness of everyone that we worked with helped the night go without a Hitch. The food from appetizer to dessert was outstanding. From start to finish Tara was very detail oriented and helped us make our wedding exactly what we wanted…. Perfect! We would highly recommend using the Abbington for any gathering you have!
Ellie R
5.0
1/28/2022
AMAZING! Due to local mandates, we had to change our reception venue 2 weeks before...during the holidays (literally found out Dec 31)....ahhh! Kathy was available on NYE to discuss options and assure us she could bring our vision to life and host all of our guests at the Abbington. While we were stressed out of our minds, she continued to not rush us, gave us the off-season discounts (even with such short notice), and seamlessly transferred all of our details. I cannot say enough positive things about the Abbington, and their work in saving our reception. They coordinated with all of our vendors at the last minute, got a new hotel block set up, and on the day of were super professional. The quality was above and beyond especially for such competitive prices. We received tons of compliments on the food, and had a wonderful celebration of our love with all of our friends and family. Their quick and seamless performance goes to show that they are pros, and know what they are doing: you can count on them for your important day!
Teresa R
5.0
12/28/2021
The Abbington was the perfect place to have our wedding! Tara was absolutely fantastic, as was her whole team. They helped make the day perfect, from timing of the day, to the delicious meal, to the details in the place settings. Our families also had very important traditions we wanted to uphold, and Tara/team ensured that everything happened! Everyone was responsive, patient, and helped make things very smooth and safe, even in the setting of COVID. Our day was beyond a dream, and The Abbington is to thank for that!
Ashley O
5.0
10/22/2021
We had our wedding on 9/3/21. The venue is gorgeous and staff is amazing. Our coordinator was Kathy. Kathy was great to work with. My husband and I greatly appreciated her expertise. There were moments when we would have liked her to pay attention to details when finalizing things. However, Kathy was always open to receiving our opinions throughout this process. We've received high praises from our guests about how good the food was and the overall beauty of this venue. I highly recommend this venue based on affordability, professionalism and overall beauty of the building.
Roxy S
5.0
8/24/2021
We had our wedding 8/22/21 and had our ceremony and reception here. Tara has been so so so helpful since the beginning. With covid and all the uncertainties, she definitely made it easy for us. She was very responsive to all the 8274793 questions that I had! Lol. The venue was beautiful and the food was very tasty!
Melissa B
5.0
6/21/2021
Absolutely the best. I wouldn't have changed a thing. Tara was so accommodating and helpful throughout all our COVID changes from our original March 20, 2020 date until May 2021. The Abbington is absolutely gorgeous and if I could do it here all over again, I would. We had mariachi, a DJ and banda at our reception and all worked out perfectly.
Brianna (
5.0
5/09/2021
The Abbington really delivers a white glove service to all their wedding guests, especially the bride and groom. Kathy helped us organize and deliver a beautiful wedding reception. She made all sorts of great suggestions to ensure that our special day was flawless. The food was delicious--great portion sizes. Our bridal party missed the cocktail hour while we were taking photos, but the Abbington staff hand delivered some of our appetizers to the head table so we did not miss out! Kathy set our room to our exact vision from the biggest requests to the smallest details. She was always available to consult and bounce questions. She brought a motherlike approach throughout the process, taking extra great care of us during our time as a "Covid Wedding"
Amanda F
5.0
4/19/2021
I cannot say enough about how great the Abbington is! Hands down they had some of the best wedding packages in the suburbs. Kathy has been great to work with over the last year and a half. Even when we chose to push our wedding back because of COVID. They were always eager to work with us. Our reception was this past Saturday and it was absolutely amazing!! The food was fantastic, staff was incredible as well! I highly recommend having your reception here, the space is just so elegant! All of our guests had a great time!!
Ivy P
5.0
3/02/2021
The place is drop dead gorgeous. My coordinator was on point from start to finish. I can be hard to please and Aly was the absolute best!! I can be intense if I get frustrated and it never happened once. From the minute we signed she was on point. Literally made everything seamless and like it was my friend helping me not a business transaction! You will love the space! They did amazing!
Stephanie A
5.0
2/06/2021
My husband and I had our Pakistani wedding here in August 2020. We wish there were more stars to click on, they TOTALLY DESERVE WAY MORE! Abbington was not a only a beautiful, intimate and well located venue, THEY HAD THE BEST SERVICE EVER. Especially during the pandemic, they did everything to keep it safe and yet enjoyable for all guests.
We personally want to thank Aly and the general manager Tara. Aly was super welcoming and helpful throughout your entire process and was there at any minute to help you on your special day. They went above and beyond working with us and providing the best service we could ever ask for. We loved our experience so much, that we just went back 5 months later to book another event for our baby shower. :)
PLEASE DON'T HESITATE, WALK INTO THE ABBINGTON DISTINCTIVE BANQUETS AND BOOK YOUR EVENT WITH THEM. You will totally not regret it.
Jaimie K
5.0
10/12/2020
The Abbington was utterly superb! 100% recommended! My husband & I had our wedding reception there on August 22, 2020 & the baLLroom was gorgeous, food was great, I believe the owner is the head chef! Everything ran soo smooth & it was such a joy working with the manager Kathy, she was LiteraLLy awesome. We feLL in Love with her right when we met her - she makes aLL your wedding reception dreams come true. Super easy to contact & is always by your side. We couldn't have asked or a better manager & venue. We thought planning a covid wedding was stressfuL at first untiL we started workin with Kathy, at Abbington - they were so accommodating & we are forever gratefuL! We were supposed to have a 1000 person wedding but due to covid, had to cut down a Lot & it couldn't have gone more smooth. Kathy made our wedding plans stress freee. The chivari chairs were beuatifuL, their round tables, head tables and family tables were nice & big, spacious, their built in dance floor was amazing, 4 built in bars as weLL! We Love you Kathy, & Abbington! Can't wait to have more events held here. our favorite vendor!!
Maria S
5.0
10/01/2020
If we could give 100 stars we would. The venue speaks for itself! Tara was outstanding. She made the process not only easy, but enjoyable dispite having to deal with the worry of Covid! Planning a wedding during Covid was stressful, but Tara truly went above and beyond to make sure my daughter's wedding day would be perfect! And it was. We can not thank her enough. Everything was outstanding from start to finish. Food, venue, staff, etc...Truly, planning my daughter's wedding reception at the Abbington was a dream – would highly recommend to anyone looking for a classic wedding & working with the best coordinator, Tara!! Love her!
Vendor response 10/01/2020
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure and fun working with all of you!!!
selina s
5.0
9/29/2020
My husband and I had our wedding here this past Labor Day weekend. Let me just say Aly our coordinator was amazing to work with! She made the process so smooth . The servers were great too! If I could give more stars I would. The room, the food, and the attention to detail that the Abbington provided made our wedding day perfect even during this pandemic. If you are considering them for an event id say absolutely go here. They have amazing customer service and the ballrooms are gorgeous. I look forward to having more future events here. Thank you for making our day truly a fairytale.
Emma S
5.0
9/25/2020
Our wedding at the Abbington was amazing! Wedding planning can be an incredibly stressful experience, but everyone at the Abbington was friendly and enthusiastic about helping us have the wedding of our dreams. We worked with Aly throughout the planning process, and she was prompt with communications and so easy to work with. Aly and Dian took care of the tiny (but important) details on our wedding day, allowing us to focus on celebrating with our friends and family. Our guests raved about the food and quality of the bar package. I can't recommend it enough!
Hadia N
5.0
9/25/2020
I recently had my wedding at Abbington and it was amazing! This was my family's third time booking at Abbington and each time was better than the last. My sister had her wedding here 5 years ago and I was planning on ONLY having my bridal shower here. After complications with our original wedding venue (2 weeks before our wedding!!) I quickly reached out to Abbington to see if they still had availability and if they could help me with this important event, again only TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING, and during a pandemic, might I add! They were so so quick to respond and help create that amazing night. Although the event was in the middle of a pandemic, they made sure the safety of their staff and our guests were number 1. They were so accommodating and amazing overall!
Jeanie E
5.0
9/25/2020
My husband and I couldn't have ask for a more beautiful wedding. Aly and the staff was wonderful.
Jennipher G
5.0
8/19/2020
Abbington Banquets was nothing short of amazing! We started the process of selecting a venue for our July 2020 wedding in September of 2019. We knew at our first appointment that this was the venue for us. Aly Rennels, our event manager was sweet, professional and timely from beginning to end. The uncertainty of being able to have a wedding and reception during the COVID pandemic was stressful but Abbington did not disappoint! While we were on lockdown, Aly stayed in communication with us to provide updates. We of course had to cut our guest list significantly due to safety orders and appreciated Abbington for keeping the health and safety of us and our guests in mind. On the day of the reception, everything was absolutely beautiful from the decor to the staff! The staff was safe and wearing their masks, the banquet captain for that day ensured the order of the reception flowed according to our timeline and they all did it with a smile (even behind the mask). All of our guests raved about how flavorful and delicious the food was. We couldn't of asked for a better venue to host us during these times and I highly recommend Abbington Banquets to any and all looking to host an event in the Chicagoland/West Suburban area!
Christina R
5.0
8/10/2020
I am so happy I booked with Abbington! Tara really made everything go smoothly for us which was difficult due to Covid-19. We had to postpone our wedding and they were extremely flexible with us, which I heard was not happening with other wedding venues. Not once did I worry I wouldn’t get the wedding I dreamed of. Tara responded to every email, call, and voicemail so quickly. She answered every single question I had. On the day of my event, Tara and the staff were so helpful and really did a wonderful job overall. We are so happy with how our night turned out. I brought face masks and they had little “stash your mask” paper bags to put them in lol brilliant! The food? Delicious. The ballroom? Gorgeous. The staff? Perfect. I have no complaints at all. I highly recommend!
Kaitlyn M
5.0
4/11/2020
I cannot recommend the Abbington highly enough. From our first meeting with them, they were professional, fun to work with, such experts at what they do, and handled every change of plans we asked them about so well. The evening was beautiful and everything we had hoped for, and that would not have been possible without the Abbington. Their package (venue, catering, bar, linens, wedding cake, and flowers) was very reasonably priced, and every vendor they put us in touch with was also very easy to work with. We don't live in Illinois anymore, and so had to communicate a lot over the phone and over email, and all of their staff was so accommodating and friendly, and really worked with our situation to make things happen. To Kathy and everyone else at the Abbington, thank you with all our hearts for such a smooth and well-executed wedding planning process and reception.
Jessica N
5.0
3/31/2020
Amazing! The venue, food and staff were simply amazing. We received so many compliments on the venue and how great the food was. Everyone at the Abbington helped make our day perfect. Tara was great to work with from our initial consultation up until our wedding day. If Tara wasn't available, Kathy was quick to help us out as well. Overall, we are so glad we chose the Abbington to celebrate our special day!
Isabel A
5.0
3/24/2020
I’m late on our review as our wedding was January 4, 2020. I would highly recommend Abbington Distinctive Banquets. I initially would with Michelle who is no longer with Abbington but she was very responsive and helpful with any questions. Once Michelle left Aly was our person of contact, also very quick in responding and she was there the day of the wedding. She exceeded my expectations and made sure our wedding day ran smoothly.
Our captain of the night was Javier, (also amazing) he made sure we were taken care of through out the night and had all our belongings (gifts, guest book, etc..) ready on a cart at the end of the night. Our head table waiter was Miguel, amazing service and brought out our delicious food. I received so many compliments on the food.
Sandy M
5.0
1/11/2020
We had our reception at the Abbington on 10/12/19. We could not have been more pleased with the service and the food. All steps of the planning stage were handled by one person, Kathy, who was so easy to work with. The staff at the reception were well dressed and looked very professional. The staff was very attentive to our guests throughout the whole evening. The head table had it's own staff member. The food was absolutely delicious and we had four dishes available for our guests. Many of our guests told us of how impressed they were with both the food and the service. The sweet table display was very impressive and delicious. We knew we made the right choice based on the comments of our guests and family.
Thank you Kathy and thanks to the staff of the Abbington for such a wonderful reception.
Tracy C
5.0
12/31/2019
We celebrated our wedding reception here 10/04/19. Aly and Abbington staff made our wedding even better than we could have imagined! We had the opportunity to see the dining room before our guests were seated and it took my breath away. We loved the white string lights on the terrace! Outstanding service and a beautiful venue for a reasonable cost! Highly recommend for any event you may be considering.
Dinora L
5.0
12/30/2019
Our wedding at the Abbington was BREATHTAKING! It was absolutely beautiful and couldn't have asked for a better aesthetic for our big day. The aesthetics of our space and service for dinner was beyond outstanding. Each of the waiters did an outstanding job at our head table and at each of our guests' tables. Aly was our rep and did a fantastic job of making sure that everything ran smoothly for us. She was beyond wonderful to work with! She stepped in midway through our planning and she excelled all expectations. Also, Tara offered amazing customer support after our wedding when we had a few minor issues occur and she took care of everything and resolved everything quickly. Thank you to the Abbington team for providing us with such an incredible experience. It was definitely a day we will never forget. Thank you! :)
Laura L
5.0
12/23/2019
Abbington is the best!!! Kathy is absolutely wonderful and had a seamless wedding without a flaw. She kept in communication with me throughout the planning and always answered my million emails and questions. The food was outstanding and even allowed guest to bring it home!! We couldn’t be more happy that we picked Abbington to have our wedding. This place was by far more than a 5 star rating and I wish we could rate it a 10! The atmosphere of the whole reception hall is elegant and romantic and they were super accommodating to all guests. The captain during the night was amazing and made sure the bride and groom were well taken care of!!
Amanda M
5.0
11/01/2019
The best part of our wedding was by far The Abbington. From the day we walked in for our first tour to the night we walked out at the end of our reception was nothing but amazing. Aly our wedding coordinator is simply phenomenal, you can tell she truly loves her job and that makes your experience even better. I really thought of Aly as a friend by the end of the whole process. A month has now passed since our wedding day and people are still raving about the food and impeccable service. My wedding day was truly a dream come true and I have the Abbington to thank for that and am forever grateful.
Briana R
5.0
10/30/2019
All I can say is AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! My husband and I worked with Aly, and she was a dream! She really helped us through the entire process, always available to talk and grab advice through, and a awesome person to just chit chat with. Certain things I was not sure about with my wedding, the Abbington and Aly helped me the whole way. The place is beautiful, we did our ceremony on the stairs and the North room for the reception. From the vendors they recommended, to the food and drinks it couldn’t of gone better. If your looking for a beautiful, classic type of wedding, go to the Abbington and ask for Aly! Thank you guys!!!!
Melissa T
5.0
10/29/2019
My husband and I went through great pains trying to find the perfect venue for our wedding. I wanted a beautiful venue at an affordable price, and he wanted fantastic food. When we found the Abbington, we were excited that we both got what we wanted without having to compromise. The staff was fantastic and everything was just right, down to the last details. We couldn’t have asked for a more special place on our special day. I was also happy to hear that all my loved ones were just as pleased as we were. I highly recommend planning any of your future events here.
Jillian G
5.0
10/26/2019
We cannot say enough nice things about the Abbington and Kathy.
My now husband and I are originally from Illinois but live out in Virginia. As soon as we got engaged, we started looking at places to get married. I've attended a few weddings at the Abbington and I always remembered having such a great time!!! We contacted the Abbington and were put into contact with Kathy.
After viewing the Abbington and discussing it, we knew that was the place we wanted to have our reception.
Kathy was AMAZING. She was so flexible and understanding of our situation of being out of town. She was always quick to answer any emails we sent or phone calls. She was also really quick to respond to other vendors which helped us out greatly.
We went to our food tasting 10 months in advance, which I know is very early, but we weren't sure when we'd be back at the same time. We thought it was food "tasting", so just a small sample, but we had the ENTIRE meal. The food was absolutely amazing. At the end of the wedding, everyone kept commenting on how delicious the food was and how much fun they had!!
We also had our own bridal suite to put our things in and were given a key to assure security, which I very much so appreciated!!
Again, everything was perfect at the Abbington! It was beautiful, they were so helpful and welcoming, it was decently priced and so on.
This was probably my favorite part of our wedding day - going to the Abbington and hope that others can share this wonderful feeling as well!
Tina F
5.0
9/18/2019
My daughter had her wedding and reception here. I can't begin to say how amazing the day was from start to finish. Tara went above and beyond to help us from the planning stages to the day of the event. The staff was amazing and they even made a special meal for my nephew who has allergies. I also want to point out how beautiful the rooms looked and everyone loved the food.
Thank you to the entire staff for making my daughters day perfect!
Christina L
5.0
9/05/2019
My husband and I just had our wedding at the Abbington. It was beautiful, the food was delicious and the staff as a whole were all amazing! Tara worked through every detail with us leading up to our big day and the whole night went smoothly! I highly recommend this banquet hall!
- Christina L.
Shannon K
5.0
9/01/2019
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Abbington a few weeks ago and I cannot say enough good things! The night was absolutely perfect! From the moment we walked into the beautiful ballroom to the AMAZING food it was everything we ever wanted in a reception. The staff was so professional and helpful and Tara was so easy to work with. I wouldn't have changed a thing and highly recommend this venue! We are still getting compliments from our guests!
Latoya N
5.0
8/24/2019
My husband and I had our wedding this past January and we had worked with Tara the entire 8 months of us planning and everything came out AMAZING!! Our ceremony and reception and we couldn’t be more happier with how everything turned out. From the flowers, to the cake, to how Tara became our same day coordinator and had gotten our ceremony organized, even with how they setup our decorations made everything look so elegant and picture perfect for us. Then her staff...PERFECTION! The staff catered to us and all of our guest that we were blown away by their service and the close attention that they gave us. There was also extra food from some guest not showing, out of the corner of our eye we saw the staff bring out containers for food to be taken home. Once we talked to a few of our guest they all stated that they were able to take the extra food to go. That completely blew our minds away, because we’ve been to other’s weddings at other locations and no one else had offered to box the extra food for guest to take home. Tara and her wonderful and amazing staff blew our wedding out of the park that we had gotten so so many compliments from our guest for months. Then let me not forget, the food...one word, DELICIOUS! You will not be disappointed with portions either. Your guest will go home happy with full stomachs. Tara and her staff gave us the most amazing experience that we couldn’t imagine we would have. We recommend anyone that’s having a wedding, or even a large event, to definitely book Abbington Distinctive Banquets. You’ll absolutely love everything about it.
Judy H
5.0
8/20/2019
Impeccable Service!!! I loved working with Tara and other staff. They were very helpful and I was out of State and my husband was out of Country. We pulled it off with Abbington because of their service. I would recommend them to anyone wanting the perfect wedding and reception!!!
Natalia K