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Acquaviva Winery

5.0
(90)best-of-weddings

47W614 Route 38, Maple Park, IL

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About This Vendor

Gorgeous Vineyard and Winery

Acquaviva Winery is a serene countryside wedding venue located in Maple Park, IL. The property is family-owned and operated. With over 85-acres, this estate can comfortably accommodate 230 people. For the added convenience of you and your guests, the venue is easily accessible via Route 38 and Meredith Road in Maple Park, Illinois. Here, a dedicated team of staff is ready to provide you and your spouse-to-be with all the assistance you need throughout your nuptial journey. It is their ambition to make the planning experience effortless and stress-free, resulting in a truly unforgettable wedding day celebration. Your day begins with comfort as you prepare for the festivities in one of the private dressing rooms. These suites are fitted with all the essentials to ensure that you feel ready for the aisle in no time at all. Host your ceremony in the expansive vineyard, Winery Atrium, or outdoor patio. The two latter options are also perfect for your receptions. These inviting event spaces are flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of event design aesthetics. With cozy interiors, it does not matter what time of year you choose for your special day. Aside from the breathtaking vistas that Acquaviva Winery has to offer, a comprehensive selection of services is available to match. The all-inclusive wedding package is designed to help you get the most out of your investment and deliver an unrivaled planning experience. This collection includes event design assistance from the on-site coordinator. What’s more, catering is covered by the in-house kitchen. You and your spouse-to-be can tailor a menu to suit your taste and/or dietary needs. Should the need arise, overnight accommodations can be arranged for the peace of mind of long-distance guests or late-night party-lovers.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Restaurant, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

Acquaviva Winery Reviews

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Reviewed On 6/14/2022 by Kristen S
We had the most amazing wedding thanks to Acquaviva last month! We had many people tell us it was the best venue they've been too from our vineyard ceremony to the wine and the delicious food. We worked with Suzanne before she left and then Be...
ata and both are wonderful to work with. Beata helped with all the last minute final details and made our wedding the best day we could ask for. If you're looking for a venue that is truly unique look no further than Acquaviva!
Reviewed On 5/20/2022 by Cristina C
We fell in love with this venue from the moment we walked in and they did not disappoint! Besides it being extraordinary, their food was absolutely incredible and their staff equally good. If we were to do it all over again, we would pick them...
all over again!
Reviewed On 4/14/2022 by Alyssa H
We loved having our wedding at Acquaviva. Amazing food, wine, and staff. Such a beautiful location inside and out. Beata and Suzanne helped make our dream wedding come to fruition. Do not hesitate to have your wedding there, truly amazing and c...
ould not recommend enough!!
Reviewed On 4/14/2022 by Olivia R
We had our “best day ever” at Acquaviva and it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g! I had 30+ people say it was the best wedding they had ever been to. The venue and grounds are beautiful, the food is impeccable, the service was great! One awesome add on is the ...
guest house on the property. My bridesmaids slept there with me the night before and the bridal party slept there after the wedding. It was the perfect place to get ready on the day of. Through out the process, Acquaviva staff communicated promptly with me, we had the most fun tasting, and we met with one of the owners for our final details meeting. When our wedding coordinator (outside vendor) was late, Acquaviva staff stepped in to start setting up our centerpieces. At the end of the night, we hadn’t gotten any dessert and the staff packaged up 2 cannolis for the groom & I to go. It was above and beyond (and I have high expectations!) I can’t recommend Acquaviva enough.
Reviewed On 12/19/2021 by Ashley S
We cannot recommend Acquaviva enough! We booked our wedding here originally for 2020 and decided to move our wedding to September 2021 due to the pandemic. Suzanne made this process extremely smooth and we are so grateful. Our September wedding...
was everything we dreamed of! Three months later and our family and friends continue to rave about the delicious food, kind employees, and how beautiful the venue was for our special day! Kara was our coordinator and went above and beyond to make sure the tables were set to match our vision and that we were where we needed to be at the correct time. We loved getting married in the vineyard as it is such a unique space unlike any other venue we previously looked at. Thank you to Suzanne and her team for making our day incredibly special! We will be back to Acquaviva in the future to enjoy the restaurant that is so special to us!
Reviewed On 11/27/2021 by Kaitlin A
We cannot rave enough about our experience with Acquaviva and Suzanne! Our November wedding of ~130 was absolutely phenomenal and all our guests raved about the venue being so naturally gorgeous and unique (not just a giant, empty banquet hall)...
. Our ceremony was in the winery atrium and felt so intimate with our lighted lanterns, fall floral arrangements, and family members seated comfortably around us. The reception was elegant and formal and the servers were all so professional - but it also felt like a relaxed and fun environment in that same vein. It honestly couldn't have been more perfect all around. Suzanne and her team are truly experienced with wedding planning and hosting large events - they made our party of ~130 seem easy. Suzanne also made the entire planning experience SO smooth - we felt like it was too good to be true. Her regular check-ins, meetings, and forms helped streamline everything. She had suggestions for any vendor we needed, and many of them we used. The entire day was so perfect and I would choose Acquaviva over and over again. Thank you for everything!!
Reviewed On 11/20/2021 by Lauren H
Everyone always tells you that if you're planning an event, it's all about the food, the drinks, and a good time! Hands down, Acquaviva Winery has it all for a wedding. Our wedding was booked in February 2019 for August 2020. The booking pro...
cess was easy - their Events Manager, Suzanne, was so easy to work with, responded within 24 hours generally, and always made sure to relay every detail we would need to know. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we had to postpone our wedding to May 2021. With all of the emotions and frustrations we were experiencing, how Acquaviva handled the reschedule process reassured us that we made the right decision booking with them. Suzanne went above and beyond to make sure we got the best reschedule date that would work for us and reassured us that our big day would be just the same as if it hadn't been rescheduled. AND IT WAS! Our guests and family still rave about how amazing our reception was. The food was AMAZING - it was a delicious, true Italian cuisine with huge dinner size portions (none of that "smaller portions" you sometimes get at event halls). The set up of the restaurant is a bit weird but we chose the right DJ to make sure sound got across the whole venue (Spin N Play - ask for Ron). The bartenders made sure to keep our specialty drink just how we asked for it. And the coordinators and servers/head servers did everything to help set up, take down, and make our guests comfortable. While Acquaviva might be a bit off the beaten path, the distance and time it took to get there was well worth our amazing experience having our wedding day there. We will continue to go there for dinners and to buy our favorite wines.
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Lindsay B
My husband and I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue to have our wedding reception! Suzanne and the staff were excellent to work with. The planning process went smoothly and we did not have to worry about a thing during the recepti...
on besides enjoying ourselves. Our guests were raving about the venue and food! I would highly recommend Acquaviva to couples searching for a venue.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you Lindsay and Chad for the great review! We enjoyed being a part of your special day! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 11/18/2021 by Diana J
I feel so lucky to have found Acquaviva Winery for my wedding. The moment my husband and I walked in, we knew it was the place for us. Suzanne was great to work with and made the entire planning process easier. The vineyard was absolutely stunn...
ing for our ceremony and all our guests absolutely loved the venue. The food was another thing everyone kept raving about to this day. We cannot say enough good things about this venue and team. I HIGHLY recommend Acquaviva Winery for your wedding day dreams to come true.
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thank you so much for the great review Diana and Jonathan! It was such a beautiful day, ceremony and fun party! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/17/2021 by Lauren R
We loved our venue, it was absolutely beautiful both inside the venue and our at the venue. I can’t wait to see the pictures. Everyone was raving about the food and the wine and the venue really worked with us to add some special touches for o...
ur big day! Suzanne was responsive and even helped us with a new floor layout they’d never had before. Our vendors were happy with their meals as well. Suzanne also was attentive during the event always asking if the bride and groom needed anything special throughout the night. It was a gorgeous ball, with great people and I know we will be going back for other special events in our lives.
Reviewed On 10/05/2021 by Liz H
We got married at Acquaviva this weekend and the staff is incredible! We had to quickly change our outdoor ceremony inside due to rain and they moved so quickly, helped me keep calm and everything looked beautiful! Suzanne the wedding coordinat...
or is an absolute dream, she took such good care of us and very detail oriented, which every bride needs on her big day. Any question or concern I had through the planning process she was quick to answer and was so helpful. My wedding was a dream come true and acquaviva forever is so special to us! Love, The Conrads
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2021
Thanks for the sweet review Mr. and Mrs. Conrad! Our indoor ceremonies are always so romantic, can't get a much better Plan B than getting married under hand painted frescos! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 9/26/2021 by Marianne S
We would like to thank Acquaviva Winery you for the most beautiful, memorable wedding ever! From the food to the service to the venue, it was top notch and perfect. Friends and family kept raving about how gorgeous the winery was and how deli...
cious the food was. Suzanne Read went over and above to keep the reception moving in a timely and smooth manor. The guest house was extremely lovely and perfect for a day of getting ready. The pictures I have seen so far outside on the balcony are beautiful! The bridal party also took gorgeous pictures by the lake at the pool house. I would highly recommend Acquaviva to any couple I know that's getting married because it will be perfect in every way!
Reviewed On 9/22/2021 by Michelle F
Wonderful place to have your special day! Suzanne was so available and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The venue and food were both simply amazing. We weren't sure if it was going to rain and the coordinators helped us make last...
minute decisions with ease and as little stress as possible. Thanks so much for such a wonderful and memorable experience!
Reviewed On 9/19/2021 by Karla M
I can’t say enough great things about Acquaviva, not only is the venue/vineyard absolutely beautiful but the food is amazing. Suzanne and her team go the extra mile and we’re beyond accommodating & friendly on our wedding day. Our wedding visio...
n came true at Acquaviva - it will be a part of our anniversary celebrations and milestones.
Reviewed On 7/10/2021 by Emily E
Suzanne and her team (and the whole staff!!) made our day absolutely phenomenal. We had many questions as we planned and they were helpful, prompt, communicative, flexible, all the things you want in someone you’re working with on such an impor...
tant day!! Our wedding day was everything we could have wanted it to be and we only have good things to say about the entire experience. Planning, visiting, tasting, execution-all of it was just so wonderful. We are so grateful and cannot recommend them enough! If we could do it again we wouldn’t change a thing.
Reviewed On 6/25/2021 by David S
Tracy and I had our wedding at Acquaviva Winery on Memorial Day weekend, 2021. The venue is perfect, the weather was amazing and the ceremony in the Vineyard is something truly unique. We also rented the guest house for out family to stay in be...
fore/after the event. The reception hall is beautiful from the entryway, to the barrel room and it was all immaculately decorated. Suzanne Read and her crew did an incredible job of preparing and setting every table. Throughout the meal and the entire day, Suzanne was like a battlefield general making sure every last thing including special requests was handled flawlessly. As dinner was served she personally inspected every plate to ensure it was correct as her team was setting it out. We received compliments all day long, all evening and for weeks afternoon Acquaviva Winery. If you want a beautiful venue to get married in, incredible food, amazing deserts, and of course spectacular wine, do not hesitate for a moment to check out Acquaviva. It is truly unique.
Reviewed On 6/19/2021 by Sam C
My husband and I had our wedding here and had the BEST experience! Suzanne was very responsive and the day & evening was absolutely perfect 🤍
Reviewed On 5/29/2021 by Tianna R
Food, wine, service, scenery, and atmosphere is amazing. Suzanna and her team are a dream to work with. She is efficient, knowledgeable, organized, and always answers (emails & texts) in a timely matter. Her and the team even made sure my big d...
ay ran smoothly and helped out anyway they could. At one point Suzanne went out in the rain to get my balloons from the guest house. My guests had so many complements to give. I have even had several guest return for dinner because it is really just that good! I received some of my pictures and they look phenomenal just because of the venues scenery. This venue was an hour away from where we live, so I was a bit nervous about finding vendors so far away from home. Expect Suzanne already had a preferred (not mandatory) vendor list and they were also fantastic. Acquaviva offers everything you need for your big day. I also recommend renting out the one site house to get ready in and spend the night! I honestly can not say enough good things about this place!!
Reviewed On 5/28/2021 by Alexandra M
Acquaviva Winery was the perfect venue for our wedding - we had both the ceremony and reception there and it was absolutely stunning under the gorgeous, hand painted atrium. Our guests, most of whom had not been there before, were blown away wi...
th the space! This was also because our florist (Aga Wedding & Event Decor) was amazing!!! Overall, Suzanne and her team did an amazing job assisting our vendors and setting everything up to create our dream wedding. during the planning process, Acquaviva was more than accommodating with our special requests and we would highly recommend hiring them! We can't wait to go back for future anniversary dinners to reminisce the best day of our lives!! Thank you to all!!
Reviewed On 5/24/2021 by Maureen H
Acquaviva enabled us to have the wedding of our dreams. There is not one thing about our wedding that I would have changed. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and Suzanne is amazing to work with. Of particular note, the venue could not have b...
een more accommodating as we adjusted our plans as a result of COVID.
Reviewed On 5/04/2021 by Maria R
Acquaviva is a dream come true. This venue has been extremely accommodating though out the entire wedding process. When we first visited the site back in 2019 Suzanne left an everlasting positive impression on us. The only reason we did not se...
lect the venue at that time was distance. We were looking for a venue closer to our guests so they would not have to travel far. After rescheduling our wedding several times due to Covid we decided to give Suzanne a call to see if we could be accommodated. Covid -19 became our events blessing in disguise as our wedding was more than we could have ever wish or imagined. Suzanne helped us plan our entire wedding in just a couple of months. During the cocktail hour we were brought appetizers to the awesome bridal room, as we took photos and prepared to line up for announcements. Every staff member bent over backwards for us with organized, professional and impeccable service. Our guests, have been raving about the food and wine. This is not an exaggeration, no overstatements here. In our opinion, you have not lived until you try their food. Several of our family members told us they were purchasing the wine and coming back for dinner on their own. It’s been several weeks and I am still thinking about the mouth watering dishes, and the savory nocchi that we are dying to have the vodka sauce recipe for. The pastries were so so so good. The late night brick oven pizza is the best pizza I have had by far. Even a few of the guests that arrived late were provided top notch service . We absolutely felt like royalty. Aquaviva proved to be a benchmark for service on our wedding day. Beautiful design and care has been placed into every detail of this business. Even the design of the entry door has so much detail and art to it. The grounds are breathtaking. The guest house looking over the winery that we spent the night at was immaculate and gorgeous. The winery is flexible, clean and service oriented. You will not go wrong choosing this winery to host your special day. Our guests are as impressed and happy as we are. We cannot thank Acquaviva Winery enough for making our day so special and amazing, which we will remember and cherish forever.
Reviewed On 3/27/2021 by Melissa P
Suzanne and the staff at Acquaviva were AMAZING! Our wedding was beautiful! Everything was perfect down to the last candle. The food was amazing and people kept complimenting us on it as well as the venue. Suzanne made our day run flawlessly. T...
he day of the wedding I was not stressed out at all but yet enjoyed the time at the guest house with my girls and family before hand. Could not have possibly Made our wedding more perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 03/27/2021
Thank you Melissa, we enjoyed your friends and family very much! So glad to have been a part of your amazing day! You were all such a pleasure to work with! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 4/17/2020 by Karleigh W
We got married back in August and it was the most perfect day. I still have people talking about our wedding. The food was phenomenal and the wine of course was delicious. The venue was the perfect back drop to all of our pictures. We had the m...
ost special day and were so glad we chose Acquaviva as our venue.
Reviewed On 4/15/2020 by Stephanie R
Getting married at Acquaviva Winery was a dream come true! The venue was breathtaking, the food was delicious and the staff went above and beyond. Suzanne, the wedding coordinator, was there every step of the way. She replied quickly to emails,...
had helpful suggestions and made sure there were no hiccups on the big day. I cannot thank the staff enough for making this day so special. Scott and I had the perfect day at the perfect place. Thanks again for all your hard work!
Reviewed On 3/26/2020 by Ashley T
Such a gorgeous venue with an amazing team!
Reviewed On 12/17/2019 by Melissa C
My husband and I were searching for venues close to our home and Acquaviva came up. We decided to tour the venue and we were absolutely blown away by how gorgeous the grounds were and the restaurant. Suzanne was incredible during the whole proc...
ess and promptly answered all emails. The day of the wedding was so organized and went so smoothly! The food is fantastic and our guests are still talking about how delicious and how much food they got that day! Absolutely would recommend this venue to any bride to be!
Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Jamie T
Our wedding ceremony and reception was held at Acquaviva Winery. The ceremony was held in the vineyard. The wedding went perfectly as planned. The weather was great! All our venders worked well together to create the best wedding day. Workin...
g with Suzanne and Brianna was wonderful and easy. They did an amazing job at helping us plan the day and making sure it went smoothly. We had rented out the guest house the night of. The groom, the grooms men and grooms family were able to hang out, have lunch and great ready there. The house worked great for them! The groom and his grooms men went down to the market to have wine, they had great service in the market from Julie! The service during the reception was fantastic. I (the bride) did not realize on of our guest had a dietary restriction. The guest had mentioned to Brianna during dinner and Brianna came back with a different meal for our guest. Our guest was very happy with the service provided. All of our guest raved about the service and the food!! They loved that during dinner the staff would bring more bottles of wine to the table when the bottle at their table was empty! The food was great! It is made to order and delicious. Also, like any wedding, a lot of drinks were spilled on the dance floor. The staff was very attentive and within in seconds they were there to mop it up! This allowed our guest to continue dancing all night long. We had left a lot of the stuff at the winery to pick up the next day. When we went in to grab it Vito was their to greet us. He helped us with gather all of our stuff. We could not thank him enough. He was the best bartender the night of the wedding!! He always provides the best service. We had spent almost 2 years planning our wedding with Acquaviva. Suzanne, Brianna, Vito, Joe, Paul, Julie, and the rest of the Acquaviva staff have become like family! We love to go back for lunch or dinner. Plus we are wine club members so it gives us an excuse to go more often. =)
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you so much Jamie, you and Mack are such a beautiful couple, inside and out! We were so thrilled to be part of your special day, it was gorgeous! We love your pictures! It's one of my favorite things in the off season, to look at all of t...
he photos and remember all of the great people we got to work with, you will definitely be one of my social media darlings this year!! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 11/25/2019 by Natalie N
I cannot recommend this venue enough. Suzanne and her team made getting married at Acquaviva a dream come true. They were always available to answer questions during the planning phase and they totally brought my vision to life on the day of. A...
ll of our guests commented on how great the food and service was. I couldn't be happier with the way EVERYTHING turned out! Thank you so much Acquaviva!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you Natalie for the great review! Your pictures are amazing, it was such a beautiful day! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 11/24/2019 by Anne Z
Acquaviva Winery was the venue my husband and I chose for our wedding. The vineyard is gorgeous, the restaurant has a great ambiance, and the food is the best wedding food our guests had ever had (their words). It was super easy to work with t...
he venue in terms of planning and execution - the staff is very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable. They know how to make a wedding go smoothly. We highly recommend this venue! Go visit it!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you so much Anne for the great review! it was wonderful to work with you! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 11/23/2019 by Jen J
Acquaviva winery was the best wedding venue! The venue is beautiful. I’ve been in and to a lot of weddings and this was by far the greatest. Suzanne and her assistant were amazing. They helped through out the whole process including the day of...
. She made sure all the guests were taken care of as well as my husband and I. The food was so good, my guests still rave about how great it was. Thank you for making our wedding the best day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thank you Jen and Tony! It was such a great day! Hope to see you back sometime soon! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 11/13/2019 by Brittany K
Acquaviva was the most amazing wedding venue we could have asked for. From the beautiful views of getting married in a vineyard, to the comfort of working with such a great coordinator (Suzanne), we couldn't have asked for a better experience!...
First off, the venue is absolutely beautiful. The ceremony overlooked the vineyard and the entire property was gorgeous. The layout of the venue was perfect. We had 185 guests, it was spacious enough to where nobody felt crammed but the whole setting still felt intimate. The food was also FANTASTIC! All of our guests have continued to rave about how delicious it was for weeks after the wedding! The best part about Acquaviva was working with Suzanne, the events coordinator. She was so incredibly helpful, responsive and comforting. During the stressful time that is wedding planning, Suzanne answered all of our questions very quickly, met with us about a million extra times and put us at ease with the whole planning process!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Brittany, Thank you so much for the great review! You and Kyle will go down in history as one of my most favorite couples. Every meeting was such a blast, your families were amazing, your wedding day, so, so much fun, so much joy! Hope you come...
back to see us soon! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Nicole C
From the moment that I walked into Acquaviva, I knew it was where I wanted to get married. The venue is absolutely STUNNING and the food is out of this world. Suzanne and her staff are exceptional and go above and beyond to ensure the day is s...
eamless. We were supposed to have a vineyard ceremony but due to down pouring rain and freezing cold we were unable to do so. While I was nervous and upset that I wouldn’t able to have my vision for a perfect day, Suzanne was able to put us all at ease and walked us through how the indoor ceremony would be. And honestly, the atrium is such a BEAUTIFUL backdrop, I couldn’t even be upset that the ceremony was inside. We have heard non-stop compliments from guests about how gorgeous the venue was, how delicious the food was, how wonderful the wine was, and we could not agree more! Our day was absolutely perfect and we thank Suzanne and the rest of the staff at Acquaviva for all of their hard work!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/08/2019
Thanks for the review Nicole, that pesky weather this fall didn't put a damper on your day. It was so romantic in the atrium, just breathtaking! You were a gorgeous bride, thanks for sharing your day with us! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Taylor B
Our experience at Acquaviva winery was amazing! From the moment we booked our wedding they did a great job helping us through the wedding process. The day of went great because of the assistance of Samantha and Hannah. I appreciated that they m...
ade sure everything was on schedule and everyone was where they needed to be. The food is AMAZING, multiple guests said it was one of the best meals they’ve ever had at a wedding. The venue itself is beautiful which gave great photo opportunities. Thank you Acquaviva for making our day great!
Reviewed On 9/21/2019 by Katie G
We had our wedding on August 17th. I am so happy that I chose Acquaviva for our ceremony and reception site. I remember after doing our venue tour at Acquaviva, I couldn’t stop thinking about it and I knew other places couldn’t compare! We had...
our ceremony in the vineyard and it was such an amazing site. I worked mainly with Suzanne and Breana. When I first booked the venue Suzanne was the only coordinator. She is fantastic to work with. Then I slowly started working with Breana. Both answered my million questions via email along the way. I worked with Breana during food tasting and rehearsal. Day of was nerve wracking as the weather was drizzling but they assured me it’d be fine either way. Our ceremony ended up being delayed due to our fault in planning the shuttle from hotel to ceremony so we were 40 minutes behind. Breana stayed calm when she spoke to me which settled my nerves. They ended up pushing the cocktail hour 20 minutes so we could have the full hour. I was so happy with how the food turned out and the service. I really could have just sat there and ate all night. Upgrade to the gnocchi- you won’t forget it!! Chicken Vesuvio was great as well! The food was served very timely and no complaints! I would recommend this venue to everyone. I never thought about going anywhere else and I know all of our guests enjoyed the night!
Reviewed On 9/20/2019 by Kiley G
We had our wedding at Acquaviva Winery last month, and the whole experience was outstanding!! We were impressed from our very first meeting with Suzanne last year to the very last minute of our wedding night. Everyone at the winery was kind, ...
personable, and accommodating. While they hold weddings there almost every weekend, they truly made us feel like that weekend was all about us and making our day special. The vineyard and restaurant were beautiful and we got SO many compliments on the food and drinks! The restaurant staff provided exceptional service throughout the entire night. While everyone we interacted with was great, I want to give a special thank you to Suzanne and Samantha. Suzanne was so helpful and professional throughout the entire experience and was one of the biggest reasons we ultimately decided to have our wedding at Acquaviva. While we did not get to meet Samantha until the day of the rehearsal, she was amazing to work with and truly showed a passion for working in this field. She did Whatever she needed to do to help our day run smoothly (including keeping my crazy nieces and nephews entertained and out of the way while we took pictures!) and she did not make us feel stressed about any of it! She was so kind and non judgmental, and we truly appreciated having her there with us for the rehearsal and wedding day. I highly recommend Acquaviva Winery to anyone considering hosting an event there!!
Reviewed On 8/27/2019 by Jessica H
My family and I used to go to Acquaviva for dinners, so when they started doing weddings several years ago, I knew this must be the venue once the time came! We toured other places but nothing came close. From when we first came to tour, to the...
day after our wedding- the service Acquaviva provides cannot be beat. Suzanne and her team are so incredibly responsive and talented. You truly cannot ask for a better group to help your wedding day run smoothly. We received so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was, and how good the food was- and of course the wine! Thank you Acquaviva for making our day perfect!
Reviewed On 8/23/2019 by Katelyn K
We loved every minute of the planning process with Acquaviva. Suzanne and her team know how to take all the stress off the bridal party. The staff all really cared to get to know us. We looked at many options for our wedding and nothing we look...
ed at in the same price range even came close to being as perfect as Acquaviva is. The elegance of the venue made it easy to not need much decor of our own. The price we were shown during the tour on our first meeting was what we paid. I loved how there was no surprises there. The food and the wine were amazing, we received nothing but compliments from our guests. I highly recommend Acquaviva!
Reviewed On 7/26/2019 by Andrea S
Suzanne & Brianna, Thank you so much!!!! for the AMAZING service that you both and the rest of the staff provided on our big day! .... Our guests were blown away by not only the beauty of the venue but by the service, quality of food and well p...
lanning of the timeline of events. We are definitely recommending this beautiful venue to our friends and family for any future events. During the whole process we loved that you were always available to answer all our questions and the attention you provided us the day of , we truly appreciate all you have done for us. Danny and I had a phenomenal time ! I cant believe how easy it was to enjoy our day and let go as we knew you all were handling everything. Thank you again for helping make our day extra special!
Reviewed On 7/12/2019 by Karen A
I cannot imagine anywhere else that we could have had our daughter's wedding and would have been more pleased. Acquaviva Winery was the most beautiful venue for this very special occasion. Everything was perfect. Having the ceremony in the v...
ineyard was romantic and very scenic. The restaurant area was magical and the patio area was lit up at night. Our guests commented on how they loved the venue and how different it was from other places. Working with Suzanne was a pleasure. She helped us with all the details and orchestrated the entire day. The food was delicious, the staff were welcoming and the wine...wonderful! I cannot stop looking at the pictures and reminiscing over how happy our daughter and son in law were on their special day!
Reviewed On 7/08/2019 by Courtney C
This was the venue of my dreams! Everyone who work with us was so extremely helpful. Suzanne, Nina, and Brianna were fantastic. We booked about a year in advance and they were there helping us and answering any questions we had. They made sure ...
everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. I am so thankful! The venue itself is beautiful! Our guest loved the outdoor area and the food! A month later and our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was. The price may seem like a lot of money, which is it, however, for us it was worth every penny! Acquaviva Winery went above and beyond! They provided us with delicious food the entire night from appetizers to the late night pizza, they made sure everything was exactly how we envisioned the day of, and there was NEVER a time during the entire planning process were I felt there was a lack of communication. Again, I can not stress enough how stress-free they made my wedding day. I would 100% recommend this venue!
Reviewed On 6/12/2019 by Nick F
We fell in love with Acquaviva the moment we walked and knew we wanted to get married here. We also knew we were in great hands after meeting with Suzanne. After our actual wedding, Suzanne and her staff exceeded expectations. She was accommoda...
ting and didn't stop moving for the duration of the evening. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Thank you to the wonderful people of Acquaviva for making our wedding exceed even our wildest expectations. The food was top notch, the wine was delicious and the landscape was breath-taking.
Reviewed On 6/05/2019 by Christine B
Our daughter's wedding at Acquaviva Winery was beautifully done. Our thoughts and designs were executed exactly to our specifications. Suzanne was always available and her organizational methods were the reasons our wedding was simply perfect! ...
All of the Acquaviva staff did an outstanding job!
Reviewed On 5/04/2019 by Lori T
I could not recommend Acquaviva Winery as a wedding venue, any higher. Everything for our daughter’s wedding was perfect. We had an indoor ceremony and it was beautiful. Suzanne gracefully took charge and everything was seamless! She was a del...
ight to work with! And the food was wonderful!!! I received so many compliments from guests regarding the food and the venue. Thank you so much for our beautiful day!!!
Reviewed On 4/11/2019 by Sharon O
We just had my daughter's wedding reception here and it was absolutely perfect! The venue was beautiful, the food was great and everyone had a wonderful time. The entire staff was so helpful and did an amazing job!! Thank you Aqua Viva for maki...
ng this day perfect for our daughter and her husband. We would highly recommend Aqua Viva for your special day!
Reviewed On 2/28/2019 by Katrina I
I absolutely loved everything about Acquaviva! The second we arrived for our tour, we knew this was this venue for us. The restaurant itself has so much character and the vineyard is just beautiful. Suzanne was so helpful with every step along ...
the way. Our outdoor ceremony in the vineyard was absolutely breathtaking, which subsequently led to amazing photos. Aside from the beautiful scenery, food was also very important to us and Acquaviva did not disappoint. We even has many guests tell us later how much they enjoyed their meals. I could not have asked for a better venue or coordinator. Acquaviva truly made all of our wedding dreams come true.
Reviewed On 1/08/2019 by Caroyn S
My husband and I couldn't have picked a place more perfect than Acquaviva to have our reception! Often times I felt like I wasn't 'doing enough' to prepare but that's only because Suzanne was so helpful and made planning a breeze! Saying our gu...
ests loved the food is an understatement, and everything else was more perfect than we could've imagined. Our wedding was literally the best night of our lives and we're so glad we spent it here!
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Laura H
Acquaviva was a dream come true for our October wedding! It was everything we could have hoped for and MORE! From the very beginning stages of planning until the wedding day, Suzanne was there every step of the way. During wedding planning, she...
is incredibly responsive to e-mails which calmed all of my bride stress. She communicated with all of our vendors so there was nothing to worry about on the wedding day. When our day finally came, Suzanne, Brianna, and the entire staff at Acquaviva went above and beyond to make our wedding day beyond perfection. Having our ceremony in the vineyard truly meant everything to us and although it was raining in the morning, Suzanne was very calming and made sure that it was still held outside. Our guests have not stopped talking about how much they enjoyed our wedding ceremony and reception; everything from the vineyard views to the delicious food and wine at the winery. We could not have picked a more beautiful, elegant, and accommodating venue for our wedding day. Thank you to the entire staff at Acquaviva for making our wedding day our BEST DAY EVER!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Laura, it was the best day ever!! Thanks so much for the review, it means so much to all of us here at the winery to hear these wonderful comments. We know that weddings hold such lasting memories and we strive to make each one of ours the bes...
t it can be. Thanks again, and we hope to see you soon! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Veronica P
We had our wedding here in September and it was beyond any dream come true! Suzanne, Brianna and Joe were amazing to work with. We fell in love with the place the first time we walked into the restaurant and never looked back to try to find s...
omething else to beat it as a venue. Suzanne did such an amazing work to make our vision come true, she was there since day one. They all worked great with the other vendors and made sure that everything was set to go for the big day. When our day finally came, it was beyond perfection. If there was a hiccup along the way, we didn't know about it, and in all honesty, we were too busy having fun and taking in the moment to even care about those hiccups! We had rented the pool house from 9am till the ceremony and it was such an amazing place to get ready in. We had also rented the guest house next to the restaurant for the night before and the night of the wedding and it was amazing as well! Our children and parents had plenty of room and it was such a cozy and comfortable place to be before and after the wedding. The night of the wedding, we had asked the staff to save the flowers for us so we can take them to a nursing home in the early morning and they did. It was very sweet of them to do. We always thrive on how businesses offer customer service and Acquaviva did amazing at setting that bar high. Joe, just topped it off with the icing and the cherry on top......you see my car (the bride) had been used by 2 of her daughters and none of them bothered to check the fuel gage. So when Joe told me to move the car to the lower level to get the flowers in my car, I told him that I was embarrassed but I needed the closest gas station, that my car was driving on fumes. He grabbed his phone, called one of his employees and had him bring the 5 gallon gas tank to fill up my car enough to make it to a gas station. That is not only having customer service skills but having a kind heart! Overall, we can't say enough about this place and are in love with the staff, the restaurant and their wine. We look forward to becoming their wine members and are seeking another reason to hold a party here once again. Thank you again for such an amazing, beautiful, dream come true wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Veronica and Brian, Your day was so wonderful, it was great to get to know both of you so well during the planning process. I know me and my staff felt like it was old friends getting married here that day. Joe does have such a kind heart, wha...
t a great story, thank you for sharing. We miss you guys, stop in for lunch or dinner soon!! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/24/2018 by Camille K
By far the best decision I made for our wedding (besides saying yes to my now husband ;)) was choosing Acquaviva Winery as the venue!!! It is such a unique and stunning (a word a lot of our guests used to describe it) place and truly feels roma...
ntic every step of the way. You definitely do not feel like you are in Illinois and the scenery of Acquaviva is picturesque. Looking at our wedding pictures now, we are amazed that this place can look even more beautiful than it did in person. The vineyards, bed and breakfast, mansion, the barrel room, and of course the reception site sets the right mood for an elegant, classy, and romantic wedding (again our guests’ words). The FOOD was amazing. A lot of men who didn’t care about the ambiance , absolutely loved the food. They are so accommodating with th menu but really everything was delicious and your guests will leave full. I am gluten intolerant and they, an Italian restaurant, were able to accommodate for me for every course including the past. I also very much appreciated that their vegetables are locally sourced. Between the food and th AMAZING wine, we have had several of our guests go back for more and told us it was just as good as the day of our wedding. Our coordinator Suzanne was organized , timely, and efficient (things I know I needed to help me out). Every person who helped us was too kind (not in a pushy way) and personable from the hostess the day after when we were gathering everything to the son and mom who are the owners helping us make it personal and picking the best wine
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Thank you so much Camille, we love getting great reviews! It was a pleasure working with you, I am so glad you enjoyed your day! Hope to see you soon at the winery! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Brandon B
Suzanne and Brianna at Acquaviva went above and beyond to exceed our expectations! The venue is stunning and made the best backdrop for our wedding. We cannot say enough good things about the time and effort that they took to make us feel speci...
al and ensure our day went perfectly. Thank you again for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Brandon and Andrew, It was such a pleasure working with both of you, it was a beautiful day. Thanks so much for all of your great reviews, they are so helpful to potential brides and grooms. Hope to see you both soon. Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Terri W
Acquaviva winery was great. Our wedding was initially going to be outside and ceremony indoor but it rained. The venue was very accomadating and made sure everything ran smooth. They were extremely friendly and professional and made or big d...
ay exceptional and memorable. All of our guests thought the venue was beautiful and the food was great.
Reviewed On 10/17/2018 by Maria B
I could go on and on about this venue. Every single thing was absolutely perfect for our wedding day. We booked this venue February of 2017, and was married September of 2018. Since the moment we signed, Suzanne and team were more than helpful....
They were extremely responsive to all of my requests, overly accomodating to all of our needs, open-minded to things we wanted to change, and all around just the nicest people to deal with. Suzanne, the event coordinator, answered every question, email, etc with promptness and honestly joy. Joe, the general manager, made sure the space and food was perfect, and Brianna, Suzanne's Intern made sure all my guests were where they were supposed to be and just helped keep everything moving throughout the day. We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous day for our vineyard ceremony. I had an uncle who made an archway for us, and Acquaviva was more than willing to let us use my family made one, instead of theirs. The pool house was spacious, and we had more than enough room for a team of makeup artists, hair stylists, and photographers throughout the entire morning. We were not supposed to able to get in the pool house until 11, but I was able to work with Suzanne to get access at 8, and it was perfect. Even if you don't have a vineyard ceremony, you would be amiss to not take advantage of the gorgeous scenery. You forget that the surrounding area is Illinois cornfields. Acquaviva also provides transportation to and from the vineyard for the ceremony. It was such a big help and huge relief that we did not have to worry about trying to explain to our guests how to get there. As for the winery, it was absolutely stunning. The only decorations we had to bring in were center pieces and it was perfect. The ceiling and wall detail make a ton of decorations unnecessary. We also wanted to move the dessert table to a different location than normal, and the staff worked with us to make that happen. We had a large wedding (200+ people), and a live band. The band had complete access prior to the reception to set-up, and were able to play until midnight. We rented the piano for cocktail hour, and everyone loved the little touch. Because of the warm weather, we were able to take advantage of the terrace for those guests who needed a dancing break. During cocktail hour, we put a beer and wine bar on the terrace, and at night we had the option of a fire pit. The venue was perfect for everyone, whether people wanted to drink, dance, or sit outside, it worked for all! The food was absolutely fantastic. I have heard from almost all of my guests that it was by far the best wedding meal they have ever had. I LOVED that Acquaviva had its own restaurant and I didn't have to worry about trying to bring a caterer in. A standard menu is 3 passed appetizers during cocktail hour, a salad, pasta dish, entree with two sides, and they will cut and serve your cake for you. Since we did not have a cake, our meal ended with the entree, but the food was plentiful and fantastic. The bar package included with the meals made things even easier. We were able to drop off all of our decorations, table cards, etc. the Wednesday before the wedding, and as a result, it was so much easier and a lot less stressful for me. The staff made sure all my stuff was where it needed to be, and absolutely nothing was missing. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone who wants a beautiful wedding with simple execution.
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
WOW, Maria, thank you so much! And what a helpful review for potential brides!! It was such a great day, you and your families were such fun to work with! Stop by the winery and see us sometime! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Rachael Z
Acquaviva was a dream come true, this venue is AMAZING! From Suzanne, to her team, to the staff at the wedding, they were ALL incredible. Suzanne was honestly amazing to work with, she made the whole planning process seamless. We could not be ...
happier that we chose Acquaviva for our ceremony and reception. Our guests are still complimenting on how beautiful Acquavia is! Also, their food is outstanding!! Suzanne and the whole staff at Acquaviva went above and beyond for our special day. I would book them now while you still can!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Thank you so much Rachael for the kind words. Your September wedding was so beautiful! We are getting busier, all thanks to wonderful brides like you!! We look forward to seeing you at the winery sometime! Best, Suzanne
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Morgan F
Suzanne and her team at Acquaviva went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for the BIG DAY. We planned an outdoor ceremony and on the day of our wedding, it rained for the majority of the morning, but because Suzanne and her te...
am knew how important it was that we got married in the vineyard, they regularly checked in with me throughout the day to keep me updated on the conditions. Very happy to report they were open to wishing for the best and setting up the ceremony outside. Happy to report the rain stopped for the 5 pm ceremony and started again, only a few minutes after it was over. It was literally perfect! A HUGE thanks to Suzanne and her team for taking a leap of faith to make our day so incredible :)
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Morgan, You are right, it wasn't the best weather day, but it all worked out and you got your beautiful vineyard ceremony. We are so glad you enjoyed everything, hope to see you soon! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 8/30/2018 by Vicki S
Acquaviva is the most beautiful site in suburbs of Chicago! I contacted them right after our engagement and Joe, owners son, met with us right away with no appointment. He took the time to discuss the packages and details. No question in my min...
d I knew this was the place! After booking we were turned over to Suzanne, our planner. Words cant express how on top this woman is! She answered any email promptly. Left no detail out during the planning process. Come the day she knocked it out of the park! Timing between our ceremony in the vineyard and back to the reception across the street was spot in. She was so personable during the day checking on us as we were finishing getting ready. Then after our couples photos she took the time to bring my husband and I our own appetizers and wine to enjoy together before the party began. I just cant say enough..thank you Suzanne and AcquaViva! My fairytale came true! And not to mention the food is high quality and not typical of most weddings! All our guests were pleased!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Vicki, thank you so much for the fantastic review. Now that wedding season has calmed down, it's so great to read these reviews and re-live these wonderful days. I remember you and Ryan were so relaxed and happy, just enjoying your day! That's...
the way it should be! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 8/15/2018 by Jessica G
Acquaviva Winery was all we could have asked for and more! Working with Suzanne and her team was a dream come true. Everything was SO organized, thought through, anticipated, and planned so well. As the bride, I did not have to worry about a si...
ngle thing on my wedding day. All of our guests were so impressed with the venue. From the INCREDIBLE shuttles to the vineyard, to opening that beautiful wooden door into the reception, to eating the delicious food and drinking their wine - everything was superb. We had SO many comments from our guests about how delicious the food was and they felt like they were in California since vineyards are seriously lacking in IL. All in all we had a wonderful experience and would recommend to anyone!
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Jessica, Thank you so much for the great review. I am just now able to sit and re-read all of these wonderful comments. I am so glad your day went so smooth, it's great to hear, since yours was one of the very few I missed this season. My tea...
m works so hard, and it pays off. Hope to see you soon. Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 7/27/2018 by Tim L
THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE!! We could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding day and experience thanks to Suzanne and the wonderful people at Acquaviva. The venue is breathtaking. From the vineyard to the winery, every moment of the day was ...
picturesque. We love the wine and food - Acquaviva quickly became our favorite date night spot. Suzanne made it easy to plan our special day, and it truly was perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 12/13/2018
Tim and Ashlyn, I love watching your wedding day sneak peek video, you guys are such a beautiful couple, and truly in love! Thanks for the great review, can't wait to see you both for another date night! Best Suzanne
Reviewed On 7/26/2018 by Sheri F
Beautiful venue. We had our wedding in February inside. Unfortunately many of our pictures did not turn out at all b/c of low lighting but this is partly our amateur photographers fault for not using proper equipment. But be aware you need a ph...
otographer who knows what they're doing and can work with low lighting. Food was excellent. Communication with the coordinator was subpar. Many details we did not get until the very last minute which made things more stressful for us. We decided to use their rental house next door for our wedding night and we greatly regretted it. We had a very early morning flight and got little sleep due to the train going by every hour and waking us up. Then at 11pm, an alarm clock in the next bedroom went off for an hour straight! The room was locked. Had to call them and waited an hour for someone to get there to turn it off.
Reviewed On 6/25/2018 by Laura K
I was married here June 2018 and could not have been happier with my decision to book at Acquaviva Winery! Everything was AMAZING- the staff (Suzanne deserves an extra star!), the food, the venue, the service was unbeatable from start to finish...
. We had a very short engagement and Acquaviva made it come together so seamlessly. I would highly recommend this venue to any lucky bride! I cannot wait to go back and visit the team (and delicious food) again soon! Highly recommended!!
Reviewed On 6/22/2018 by Jackie N
Acquaviva was the PERFECT venue for our wedding. Everything was absolutely beautiful and the staff was so professional and responsive to all of our needs. We had a lot of special needs including decorations, meal choices, liquor choices, timing...
, and more. Acquaviva worked with us to accomadate all of our needs respectively- without nickle and dimeing for everything we were looking for. Suzanne specifically worked closely with us throughout the entire process and helped facilitate a night that we won't ever forget. All of our family and friends have raved about the venue since. I cannot imagine a more perfect wedding venue with numerous beautiful locations for photos! Thank you so much!
Reviewed On 6/13/2018 by Christina B
ACQUAVIVA IS AMAZING! From the first time we walked into Acquaviva, I knew it was the right fit. My now husband was worried about the u-shape and guests not being able to see, but it was not an issue at all! Our wedding was over this past wee...
kend, and we have gotten so many compliments at how beautiful our wedding was! It truly was a fairytale venue. Suzanne answered any and all questions (trust me there were a lot!). I had the girls get ready at the pool hall due to my home being too far from our ceremony. I cannot wait to see how beautiful the pictures will be because of the breathtaking views near the vineyard! The food came in quality and quantity that night. THE FOOD IS AMAZING HERE!We opted to do the late night snack of pizza as well. For an added surprise, we did a fireworks display through Acquaviva to surprise our guests, and it was absolutely breathtaking! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this venue! We will definitely be coming here for date night in the near future!!!!
Reviewed On 6/12/2018 by Amber V
Acquaviva Winery is a beautiful venue that really creates a perfect atmosphere. Everyone you work with is upbeat and helpful, and they work hard to make your special day everything you imagined! The food is outstanding, with many options! We...
love going there for lunch and dinner, and now special events! We look forward to coming back!
Reviewed On 5/24/2018 by knottieafa9c8ddbdc81aab
Our daughter and our brand new son-in-law, just got married this past weekend at Acquaviva! From the first day we checked it out, to the last decoration packed up after the ceremony and party were finished, it was a wonderful celebration! Each...
and every staff member, was extremely helpful from start to finish. The food was just fabulous, in fact we have received many phone calls, and emails, from our guests raving about how great the food and venue was. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a unique venue! Suzanne R. was our event planner, and was wonderful!!
Reviewed On 3/19/2018 by Rachel S
Acquaviva Winery was a dream venue for our wedding! Not only were we blown away by the beautiful style of the restaurant itself, the food was heavenly, and the staff was so accommodating that we worried about nothing on the day of the actual ev...
ent. The bartenders were friendly with guests and everyone was extremely satisfied with the quality of the drinks they were being served. Suzanne was so organized, and so easy to chat with, the planning process was a breeze with her as the captain of the ship. We could not have picked a more elegant, beautiful, warm and welcoming venue for our reception, and we have had so many guests say the same. Huge thanks to the Acquaviva staff for making our day so special, you are all wonderful!
Reviewed On 2/17/2018 by Bill R
Suzanne did an amazing job working within our budget to give us an absolute!y fantastic wedding that all our friends and family said was the best wedding they have ever attended!!
Reviewed On 1/12/2018 by Angela T
The venue was beautiful, food was good.
Reviewed On 1/10/2018 by George L
It was a pleasure working with them from the first day we went in to look around. The owner is proud of his place and showed us around from the kitchen to the winery. Beautiful location,, well manicured and vibrant in the warmer mouth . The se...
rvice staff is friendly, very helpful and just couldn’t be nicer. The food is excellent, and has a great variety of choices. Oh and the wine is great. We had a wedding party of 100 and they easily handled our smaller wedding. The could easily handle 2x that. We were very happy there and felt it was an excellent value for for the wedding we had there.
Reviewed On 1/09/2018 by Natalie S
Beautiful Venue! The food was great! Suzanne, the wedding coordinator is super helpful and easy to get in touch with! The staff allowed us to take pictures down in the vat room and in the vineyard on our wedding day and earlier for engagemen...
t pictures.
Reviewed On 11/25/2017 by Laura W
Having our wedding at Acquaviva Winery was truly one of the greatest decisions we could have made! Every single detail was thought through, and Suzanne made sure everything went just perfectly. The food was amazing, the wine was flowing, and ...
even months later everyone still comments on how amazing our wedding was. Suzanne was there from the very beginning. She answered emails right away, and was patient with my millions of questions. She met with us to go through every moment of the day and was extremely accommodating. The scenery there is also unbelievable - ever picture was absolutely beautiful. Overall, our wedding at Acquaviva was one for the books, I would highly recommend your wedding at this venue!
Reviewed On 10/14/2017 by Danielle F
I could not have picked a better venue to share the most important day of my life with all of my family and friends! Everyone at Acquaviva Winery were so pleasant, professional, and dedicated to making the wedding go as smoothly as possible! Su...
zanne was absolutely amazing to work with. She was professional, had great communication, and was there every step of the way giving us great advice and making sure the venue was set up as we envisioned. The thing I loved most is that every time we visited Acquaviva, the staff made you feel like you were family. I will forever remember that day and how absolutely perfect it was thanks to the amazing people at the winery! Not to mention, the vineyard and grounds are absolutely breathtaking! I HIGHLY recommend this for your venue. It will be unforgettable!
Reviewed On 10/09/2017 by Melissa B
Acquaviva Winery was absolutely fantastic for our wedding! It was the perfect place to give us the intimate family event we were looking for. All the staff, including Suzanne, Joe, and Kippy, were so helpful, accommodating, and a pleasure to ...
work with. They definitely took a lot of stress out of our planning and brought our vision for our special day to life. On top of that, the food was fantastic and being able to use the bed and breakfast made getting ready comfortable and easy. And a special shout out to their entire service staff, they were all so attentive it seemed there was always someone to take care of any want/need that arose!
Reviewed On 10/09/2017 by Allie T
We had our 9/29/17 wedding at Acquaviva Winery and it turned out incredible, truly one of the best days our lives! Suzanne, Ron and the other staff were amazing to work with. I booked my venue 1 year out and during that time was frequently emai...
ling Suzanne with questions. She was very responsive and helpful in the planning process. We did not have our ceremony there, only reception, and when we arrived I was amazed at how beautiful it looked. We lucked out with amazing weather so it made it that much more beautiful taking our pictures at sunset in the vineyard. I through they were very reasonably priced considering the amount of upgrades that are already included in the regular package. I would highly recommend having your wedding at this beautiful winery/vineyard, I give it 5+! Thanks again Suzanne and Ron for truly making our day unforgettable!
Reviewed On 10/05/2017 by Michelle M
Suzanne, Joey & the rest of the staff at Acquaviva were great to work with! They made the wedding planning a breeze. Easy to work with and very flexible. The venue was gorgeous and our guests still can't stop talking about how great the food w...
as. We will be visiting Acquaviva every year for our anniversary. Very happy we had our wedding at Acquaviva on September 16th, 2017. Wish we could do it all over again :)
Reviewed On 10/03/2017 by Erika C
Our wedding there was amazing! The venue is beyond gorgeous, the food is delicous and the service was fantastic. Suzanne helped make planning my wedding from across the country a breeze and had the whole place set up beautifully. We will be bac...
k for anniversaries for sure! Thanks for making the best day even better than I could have imagined!
Reviewed On 9/27/2017 by Malia A
Acquaviva Winery was the absolute perfect place for my wedding! It was breath taking, beautiful, elegant, and personal! The staff was so polite every time I went to visit or had questions. I had a lot of personal touches I wanted in our wedding...
and they made sure it happened! All of my guests were extremely happy and accommodated. Overall, I loved this place and wouldn't have changed a thing!
Reviewed On 8/20/2017 by Tina S
Suzanne is amazing! She thinks of every detail and attends to every need. Our guests are still complimenting the venue and the food 10 days later. Were I to plan this wedding again, I would change nothing. I just cant say enough about Acquaviva...
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Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Mary G
We just wanted to thank Suzanne and the entire staff at Acquaviva. Everything was wonderful. The room looked beautiful, the food was phenomenal and Suzanne and all the wait staff couldn't have been more attentive. We realize you pull off the...
se events every weekend but for us this was our first time hosting a reception and we could not have been happier with the outcome. We heard nothing but rave reviews from all of our guests. Please extend our sincere gratitude to everyone involved, especially at the end of the night when it was just my husband, daughter and I trying to pack everything up, the staff was so helpful and kind.
Reviewed On 6/19/2017 by Samantha G
We had our wedding ceremony in the beautiful vineyard and our reception at the restaurant and I was blown away by everything. It was a perfect day! Our coordinator Suzanne was more than helpful and really helped with everything for our wedding ...
she was such a pleasure to work with and help us so much! Everyone commented on how acquaviva was the most beautiful place they have been for for a wedding! Definitely would recommend brides and grooms who are looking!
Reviewed On 6/02/2017 by Linda S
We were married here in May 2017. It could not have been any more perfect!!! I would recommend this venue to anyone. I have had a ton of compliments on the venue, wine, and food. Suzanne is great to work with.We could not be happier.
Reviewed On 5/15/2017 by E S
This is the MOST AMAZING venue you will find in the Chicago area. Not only is it gorgeous any time of year, but the staff are just the kindest, most responsive people you'll ever meet. Suzanne's confidence in coordinating the wedding let us rel...
ax and just enjoy the weekend. Also, our guests raved about the food and said the filets were the best they'd ever had. Some our our guests went back the next day to buy wine, too, it was so good. We loved everything about Acquaviva and wouldn't change a thing!!! They put on such a top-notch classy event! Thank you!
Reviewed On 4/15/2017 by Kristen H
Our wedding reception at Acquaviva Winery was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. Joe, Shelly and the entire staff made the wedding planning process so easy and stress-free, which is what every bride and groom want when planning a w...
edding. When it came to discussing decor (not that it was necessary with a venue like Acquaviva), Joe literally told me I can do whatever I want as long as it doesn't involve putting holes in the walls - and he meant it. When I dropped off my decorations the night prior to our big day, if I wasn't sure where to put a decoration, Joe went out of his way to find or create a place for it to make sure we didn't have to sacrifice any part of our wedding day vision. Shelly was equally as helpful, responsive, flexible and just wonderful to work with, especially with planning the menu (which was the hardest part out of everything because there is not a single thing on their menu that doesn't make your mouth water) and working out contracts. Fast forward to the actual wedding day, and it was like a dream. Having the property to ourselves was priceless, and having access to the vineyard made for some of the most breathtaking wedding photos ever. Plus, the staff at the reception were so pleasant and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and having a great time. For the most perfect, majestic and memorable day of your life and a day your guests will be raving about for years to come, there is no better option than to have a wedding than Acquaviva Winery. I would recommend this venue to absolutely ANY bride or groom to be.
Reviewed On 8/03/2016 by Nikka G
Amazingly gorgeous venue. We had our ceremony in the lush vineyard and our guests could not believe how beautiful!! The winery was lovely and the food was top notch. The staff is excellent. A must see!!
Reviewed On 6/20/2016 by Tyler L
Words can't describe how incredibly wonderful our wedding reception was at Acquaviva! All of our guests couldn't say anything more positive about the food, drink selections & friendly staff! They did an amazing job and we are just so thrilled!
Reviewed On 4/25/2016 by N A
This is a gorgeous venue that is available on 7/23/2016!
Reviewed On 11/06/2015 by Maryse C
I was recently married on August 22, 2015 at Acquaviva Winery and it was by far the most magical and amazing moment of my entire life. My wedding day would not have gone smoothly and exactly how I wanted it if is wasn't for Shelly, Joe and eve...
ryone at Acquaviva. I had very specific instructions for every detail that I wanted that night, and I honestly didn't expect that EVERYTHING would go the way I had planned it, but it did. Shelly and the Acquaviva team made sure that they did everything I had asked for. I would 100% recommend this wedding venue, its just spectacular!! The only downfall was that they need to figure out the sound system. Other than that, I loved everything about it! Thanks for making my day so very special!
Reviewed On 8/23/2015 by Alison J
I recently got married at the Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park and it was a magical experience. We held our ceremony in the grape vineyards and had dinner and dancing to follow in the winery itself. The scenery alone is phenomenal, it felt like a...
part of Italy. And the staff was amazing. Working with the managers and the day of coordinator was flawless. And on top of it all, the food was delicious - people kept saying it was the best wedding food they've ever had! Thank you for such a wonderful experience- I'd do it all over again in a heart beat!
Reviewed On 10/17/2013 by Jan W
My daughter was married and had the reception here on 10-12-13. The food was delicious. No banquet food here, but superbly prepared gourmet dishes just as you'd get if you came to dine in their quality restaurant. The setting is beautiful, some...
thing you don't expect nestled in the surrounding farm land, this gorgeous little winery. Rows of grapevines, a beautiful mansion with breathtaking grounds, an architecturally stunning main building with so many European details, such as fresco painted domed entry which make for the loveliest of photo ops! There's a private room with bar downstairs for the bridal party too. Our day was perfect, from the vineyard wedding ceremony to the exceptional service provided by the staff. It's top notch in every way. They shut the doors to the public for the day so you have the entire estate to yourself! You might want to have a wedding planner, but if you like to do-it-yourself, the owner Joe and his wife Shelly will bend over backwards to accommodate and lend a hand. The hospitality they provide makes you feel like family. They are flexible too, which provides a window for your own unique requests and decorating. They have an extensive gift shop on site that offers some lovely decorations, plus design ideas from the friendly ladies who run it. The building is so beautiful with outdoor veranda and lovely stone floors, paintings, murals, and lovely decor that you don't need much to make it look awesome. I especially loved the fire bowl lit for us on the veranda, such a nice touch! They will even arrange for a fireworks display if you desire! Their service coordinator Kippy went above and beyond to make our day seem like we were the royal family. The service throughout the day and night was professional and friendly. We could not have asked for anything more on my daughters wedding day. I would highly recommend visiting this lovely, unique gem if you want to stay away from cookie cutter golf and country clubs. All of our guests raved about the food and the setting, with most commenting it was the best wedding they had ever attended! We could not have been happier with Acquaviva and plan to be regulars in their restaurant from now on. Oh, and the wine is terrific!!
Reviewed On 10/07/2013 by Michelle S
This was many of our first times here. We did a tour and learned how they made the wine and the history of the family that started the winery. Short and sweet. Then we did a wine tasting at the bar. I only like 1 of the wines but I'm not a ...
big red wine drinker. Then we sat for dinner. The appetizers were great! The flatbread was ok. And the rest of the food was overpriced. I would go back but not for dinner.
Reviewed On 9/12/2013 by Natalie E
We had our wedding here on 8/24/13. A day I'll never forget. I was absolutely positively pleased with Acquaviva! I have heard nothing but good things from my guests...still weeks after the event. Being Italian, good food is a big part of my...
culture. Multiple guests told me that this was the best wedding food that they have EVER had. Joe and Shelly were just awesome to work with. They were very flexible and helped us create an affair that was classy, personal, and everything I have ever dreamed of and more. Their grounds are spectacular, the vineyard, the patio, the interior. All great backdrops for our pictures. Perfect venue any time of year, especially if you are looking for something a bit different that a banquet hall or country club... Can't wait to go back for dinner :)
Reviewed On 8/28/2013 by Pasquale m
"Fantastic food!" "Can't stop thinking about those goat cheese stuffed dates wrapped in bacon." "Beautiful centerpieces!" "What a magnificent view!" "Loved the patio area." These are just some of the comments I got from our own wedding recep...
tion at Acquaviva Winery. Everyone's goal is to make their wedding reception stand out in the minds of their family and friends. The Brandonisio's, the waitstaff, and Vincenzo and his amazing kitchen delivered on all fronts with kindness, an amazing menu and let us work on all facets of the reception. If we could do it over again, we would clone ourselves and make sure we had more time to eat the delicious food and drinking wine.

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