Acquaviva Winery

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!

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. =)

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!

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!

. 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!

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

All of the Acquaviva staff did an outstanding job!

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!!!

ng this day perfect for our daughter and her husband. We would highly recommend Aqua Viva for your special day!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

al and ensure our day went perfectly. Thank you again for everything!

ay exceptional and memorable. All of our guests thought the venue was beautiful and the food was great.

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.

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!

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 :)

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!

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!

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.

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.

. 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!!

, 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!

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!!!!

love going there for lunch and dinner, and now special events! We look forward to coming back!

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!!

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!

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.

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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 :)

k for anniversaries for sure! Thanks for making the best day even better than I could have imagined!

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!

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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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!!

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.

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 :)

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.