Astoria Banquets & Events

. It was absolutley breathtaking. Everything from the way the chairs were arranged, the lighting, the backdrop, the decor was like something out of a fairytale. The passed appetizers during cocktail hour were delicious & plentiful. The room was transformed again during cocktail hour to a beautiful welcoming dinner/reception area. Plenty of room, good food presentation & an abundance of delicious food. The entire experience was wonderful. The owners were there to make any adjustments needed and plenty of staff to help the entire evening run smoothly. 5 stars does not seem like enough.

we wanted it with all of the personal decor we brought in. More than 5 star . All of our guest commented on how beautiful it was . The owners made their wedding dreams come true . Highly recommend

nu. Most venues we check out the ceremony did not even feel special with Astoria you get everything you dreamed of. Our experience was amazing and we are still getting compliments on how beautiful our wedding was. Thank you Max and his staff who are wonderful! We are forever grateful for Astoria in making our wedding day extra special!

he staff were very nice. Parking is not a problem. They also have a patio area where we set up an outside vendor for an ice cream cart. Their prices are very reasonable since they decorate the place very well and we were satisfied. They were very flexible with all the requests that we had for our big day! Thank you for making it all happen!

he staff were very nice. Parking is not a problem. They also have a patio area where we set up an outside vendor for an ice cream cart. Their prices are very reasonable since they decorate the place very well and we were satisfied. They were very flexible with all the requests that we had for our big day! Thank you for making it all happen!

and how beautiful everything was. The bartender also got great reviews 😊 I would definitely recommend Astoria Banquets for any and all events. They have the best packages around and I promise you won't be disappointed! Thank you for everything!!!

e and the looks on our guests faces when they found out it was an open bar—priceless. The staff were very nice. I pretty much hugged every server and staff member before I left. Very impressed and very happy! Thank you Max and Astoria crew!

lighting, decor, and furnishings. We were greeted and given information by Lora. She is AMAZING. She gave us all of the information we needed and was very upfront about all of the costs of items and made us feel very comfortable with our budget. After only an hour at Astoria we decided over dinner that evening to book. Our reception on March 2nd was an absolute dream. The decor was perfect, food was incredible, and the service was impeccable. The staff made us feel like true royalty that night and we wished the evening would never end. I would recommend Astoria to anyone looking for an all in one venue with incredible service, food, decorations, and staff!

made sure everything went as planned. Thank you so much!!!

have been happier with the turnout! I recommend this venue for anyone not wanting to spend a million dollars, but wants beauty, class, and elegance.

I think the owners, Lora & Max, thought I hated how everything looked, but that could not be further from the truth. I was very overwhelmed, in pain, and sweating... but Lora & Max were on it to make sure I was enjoying myself. Once I finally calmed down and stopped sweating and crying (thank you, bridesmaids!), I took a step back and looked at how BEAUTIFUL the reception hall looked. I did a lot of little DIY touches to personalize my wedding, and those DIY details in combination with the beautiful reception hall, decorations, and lighting provided by Astoria made this such a stunning wedding. Lora & Max responded super quickly to every single one of my emails and phone calls during the planning process (and there were a lot). The food was delicious, late night snacks were a hit, staff was super kind, lighting was beautiful, and everything was set up according to my instructions. We had so many guests tell us "This is the best wedding I have ever been to...including my kids' weddings!" How amazing is that compliment? You can just tell that Lora & Max really want you to have the best day ever, so they genuinely care and put a lot of effort into your wedding. Also, the prices are super reasonable. I looked at a lot of other wedding venues, and nothing topped Astoria. Of course there were a little hiccups here and there, but overall, it was incredible. Use their recommended vendors, do the sweetheart table (you won't regret it), and let Lora & Max help you plan the most memorable, beautiful wedding. :D

. The venue looked so magical I felt like I was one of Disney’s princess. I wish I can go and do it all over again exactly the same way. The staff was great especially with me calling a thousand times asking questions like us brides do, they never got frustrated with me. Thanks Astoria team for making my special day extra special

inning to the end we didnt encounter any problems and they worked so well. The managment was great throughout all the planning and the waiter's, bartenders all staff the day off were all we could ever ask for. That day i didnt have to worry about anything at all the staff worked so well with my coordinator and they knew exactly what to do. Not to mention how beautiful everything turned out the place is beautiful but once i walked in the day of and saw everything set up i couldnt believe how beautiful it all was. I will never forget every moment of this very special day and everyone at Astoria because they made it an unforgettable night for us. Thank you so much for being so wonderful!!♡

was very accommodating. Our wedding turned out to be just what we imagined! Thank you!

aff was wonderful, food was beautiful and tasty and my wedding cake was beautiful. This was my Dream Come True Wedding. I highly recommend having your Dream Come True Wedding here with Astoria. Please ask for Max.

en though it is affordable it does not skip on what makes it beautiful. Inside the building is breathtaking when you walk in and everyone is very nice and courteous. We worked with Max and the process from payments, planning and not to mention he answered all my emails and there was quite a bit. The day of they set everything up and broke everything down so we didn't have to worry about that at all. All our guests said that the Astoria did a beautiful job and the food was so delicious. Make sure you take time to see this place! Thank you Max and crew!

ore. We would like to just say thank you helping us celebrate our special day!

. The decorations were beautiful and everyone had a great time. We keep getting complemented on how great our reception was and none of it could have been possible with out Max and the staff at Astoria. Anytime we had a question, they were always there to help! We really loved this venue and would recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful reception hall!

means so much to a mind changer like myself :)). The food was delicious and the venue itself is so beautiful and well taken care of - two of the most important things to us as we had a Polish/European wedding. All of our guests were wowed as they entered the ballroom and throughout the night - I kept hearing how everything exceeded their expectations as it did mine :). I highly recommend them, they're reasonably priced and definitely know what they're doing to ensure everything goes perfectly!

ding. Every bride fears forgetting something in the planning and I can assure you, Lora never let that happen. Lora worked with us every step of the way and we had organizers, timelines and friendly reminders all the way til wedding day. Her valuable insight was so much appreciated and no matter what the question she was always happy to help. If Lora was out, Max was there "lock step" to be sure we had what we needed. There were so many choices to have our own look and Lora was great to help us keep in our budget. Wedding day left me speechless, everything was BEAUTIFUL and EXACTLY how we requested it to be. To this day my guests are still raving about the beautiful location for ceremony and reception, the delicious food, and the wonderful staff. Our banquet captain was fantastic. We couldn't be happier with our choice. Thank you to all..especially Lora for the most memorable day ever.

ry little detail was more than perfect. When I walked in to Astoria on my wedding day it screamed my name, pink and bling every where. Everyone one at our wedding couldn't believe how truly beautiful it was. I would recommend Astoria and Lora to everyone! Thank you again Lora it was truly everything and more than I could have possibly imagined

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We had an Armenian/American wedding and Max was able to adjust the menu to include a variety of Russian/Armenian and American dishes that everybody would enjoy! The decor and the lighting was absolutely breathtaking and the food was delicious. All of our guests were blown away by everything the moment they arrived and even weeks after the wedding, we are still receiving compliments about the venue. I HIGHLY recommend this venue and want to thank Max and his staff for making our day truly memorable!!!!

to Astoria.Lora helped us with every detail of our reception and was also tremendously helpful with suggestions and recommendations. One of the great things about booking our event at Astoria (among many others) was the fact that our wedding cake was included within the package. We had the opportunity to taste various cakes and custom design our own, from the Baking Institute, which turned out perfectly. We also, had the opportunity to choose our menu items, and taste the dinner and side dishes months before the event. The food was delicious for our tasting as it was for our wedding night. The room was decorated beautifully and in perfect conjunction with our colors for the evening. Astoria has a myriad of ways to decorate the room with colors, Chandeliers, winding staircases, garden views, lighting and accessories that went beyond what we could have imagined. Since our wedding was a military affair, color schemes and patterns are hard to find. Astoria was able to accommodate us perfectly. All of our guests enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, the beautiful surroundings and décor for photos and above all the professional and caring service that Astoria gave us. The wait staff and bartenders were very helpful and accommodating and went above and beyond what one would expect. They created for us an unforgettable night. We cannot adequately encapsulate the great qualities of Astoria and its people in such a short review; needless to say, we give it 5 out of 5 stars in every aspect and highly recommend it. Astoria is the Hidden Gem in the North Cook/Lake County area.

iled machine. The food was amazing as well as the drinks I don't know what more I could say but THANK YOU!

vidual needs and details to make our Wedding Day the magical and special event that it was. All of our guests were so impressed and taken back by the beautiful and elegant style, decor, and ambiance that they created for our ceremony. The white draping package created an eniviornent that was warm, filled with love, and aligned it to our wedding vision/dream.Their servers and hostesesses were very professional and accommondating to the needs of our guest. Two of our guests indicated a food allergy on the day of the event and the chefs were able to accommodate a whole new entree for them on the spot. They had ample parking space for all of our guests, along with a great team of servers that accommodated to food/coat needs. We found that Astoria was a great venue to accommodate for our quick planning and fixed budget. Pricing was reasonable Thank you to Max and Lora for all of your help and to your patience with our millions of inquiries & emails.

ommend the Astoria for both business and personal events. Job well done! Thank you for helping make our day (and event) so successful. Truly appreciated :)

blems. He is extremely professional and his experience in the industry helped guide our vision to a perfect wedding as he was there every step of the way. My wife wanted to bring in so many different elements and Max was very welcoming to all of her ideas. Im a guy who has been against breaking the bank on a “party” for years, but the package offered at Astoria was worth every penny. The venue was absolutely stunning the night of our event. The service from the wait staff and bartenders was outstanding. I highly recommend this venue as we had a fantastic wedding for a very REASONABLE price. Thank you Max for all your help throughout the process!

ra was so amazing throughout the entire process with all my questions and changes! The venue is gorgeous, the food amazing, everything went even better than planned. We began our night upstairs in the bride and groom suites, plenty of room to leave our personal belongings and get dressed in. We had our ceremony in the north end of the ballroom with the rest partitioned off, then a coctail hour with open bar and 3 passed hor dourves across the lobby in their lounge, a great space, with a patio just off of it that is lit up with strand lights and cast iron furniture. The bridal party took photos during this time in their beautifully decorated lobby and staircase that over looks lobby. We used the entire ballroom for our reception and took full advantage of Astoria's uplighting and backdrops that perfectly complimented their brilliant chandeliers. Astoria's wait staff were exemplary! It was so nice to be able to not have to worry about centerpieces, table linens, china, flatware, catering, lighting, backdrops, decor, seating, dance floors, coat check, wait staff, bar, or even the cake(that we picked out at The Baking Institute) and was included with all of the other things couples have to get together. I brought them a container the week of, of things they agreed to set up for me, that was helpful! They had an easy to follow payment plan(they accept Chase Quickpay) and the contract outlined all necessary schedule of events leading up to the day of. I highly recommend Astoria, no seriously, I could go on and on...Many thanks to Max, Lora, and the Astoria family for making our evening unforgettable. ~The Munnich's To couples booking here I have to strongly recommend using Four Points by Sheraton in Buffalo Grove for you block of rooms. They are new, they remodeled the previous Windham Gardens and I cannot rave enough. They are blocks away from Astoria. They offered me a complimentary banquet hall room the day of, where myself and bridal party got our hair and make up done in. There were plenty of outlets in the room and they brought in oversized full length mirrors and a fridge for the day. We were allowed to use the room until 2 a.m. so we took full advantage of this and had an after party in the room per their suggestion. The hotel shuttled us to and from Astoria and our suite was complimentary with 15 guest suites booked. All of my guests were in one area of the hotel and we all shared a courtyard, the party continued! Our rooms included made to order breakfast the morning after and the king corner suite we stayed in was very large, right down the hall from the banquet hall, and near an entrance with luggage carts. They had many foid and beverage options available but for the time we were using for the after party 12a.m.-2a.m. we decided to pay$150 to keep open their fully stocked bar and open a tab. We brought in light midnight snacks for our guests. Neena was our contact at the hotel, she was so easy to work with and even left us champagne, chocolates, and a card in our room...how sweet. We will definately be staying here again.

would take him days to weeks to respond to an email or call. When we went to do our food tasting we were left in the room after finishing our food for over 45min without him coming to check to see if we were done. The week of my week I sent an email asking a few questions about the reception that he never responded to. He never responded to my calls either so my fiancé had to go to venue and ask him in person. Max did seem nice at times but most times he seemed irritated with me even though I only reached out to him every so often (once every month). We were told that the night of our reception there would be a coordinater there to make sure everything ran smoothly. Max assured me that this person would communicate with the DJ, myself, and any other key person to make sure everything happened in a timely matter. The night of Amanda (I believe that was her name I only saw her twice) seemed nice and asked how I wanted the night to flow and I told her. I also mentioned to let the DJ, photographer, & videographer know as well which she did not. She told me husband and I to go into the ballroom mingle with our guest then come back out and wait to be introduced. My husband was upset by this because he told her that's not how he wanted the night to start. We went up into our suite only to have the DJ text my husband asking what time would we be making an entrance. The coordinater had not told him so my husband went to back into the ballroom to find her but was no where to be found. One of my bridesmaids then gave the timeline to the DJ. My bridesmaid also had the waitstaff being us appitizers to our room because we had none. Once we entered the reception the coordinater was again no where to be found and we all stood there confused as to what was about to happen. The DJ took it upon himself to start the speeches then the music for the cake cutting because the coordinater again was no where to be found. About an hour after dinner I went to the washroom and Amanda was standing outside the reception getting her jacket to leave with about 4 hours left to our reception. The DJ then became the coordinater and announced the first dance and my husband and I announced that the dancing was starting after that. No bride should be left to coordinate her own reception when she was told that there would be someone there to do it for her. I really wanted to give this venue 5 stars but I'm very disappointed with my experience.

ting was amazing as I wanted lots of pink lights and they made my vision come to life! Lora was always very responsive and great to work with! We found this location on a whim and knew immediately after walking in that it was the right place for us! My husband loved the room with the chandeliers and lighting as well and knew it was a great fit. It is also very affordable being in the suburbs. I would definitely recommend this venue!

king for a stunning, reasonable priced, great to work with people venue, I would not ask for anything more. Lora and Max made my and my husband's wedding dream come true. They made planning our wedding a joy, Without the extra stress or worry. We will always remember our wedding day and how beautiful it turned out to be thanks to Astoria.

had the time of their life, to include two 90 year olds who are still raving about it! Thank you for making our dream wedding come true!!

stress free. We received raved compliments from our guest regarding the food, service and overall venue. We highly recommend Astoria for your special occasion.

as exactly as we imagined the event would be. Their staff arranged everything with the asked decoration and all other arrangements and extras. I will refer friends and family if they are planning to arrange any future events, that location and banquet is a very good choice.

llroom was gorgeous, food was amazing, service was exceptional. Thank you all again, I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends and would be very happy to come back again.

better place for our wedding or imagine having it anywhere else. The banquet is so beautiful and with all the decorations it a fairy tale wedding for me. I would and have recommended Astoria to others. <3

lored up- lighting at the walls. The food and table service was also as promised. The main room is very large and can accommodate a big crowd. The dance floor is quite large, too. The only suggestion I can offer would be to have a minimum of 3 bartenders for the cocktail hour, then 2 for the remainder of the evening. The room was set up as discussed and was very comfortable. Lora, Max and staff did a fine job. We were very pleased with the whole event.

enjoyed the whole event. The food and pricing was excellent. I would recommend this venue to all my family and friends. It is perfect for all occasions- We had around 225 people and it was perfect. They were very accommodating to the two different cultures and bringing in outside catering along with their food. Thank you so much for an Amazing Baby Shower for my Twins !!!!!

ingly beautiful venue, delicious food, flexible and kind management, and incredible service the day of the wedding. I highly recommend choosing to have your wedding at the Astoria for so many reasons. At the Astoria, you have the entire venue to yourself, two private bridal suites upstairs, and a HUGE, amazing bar area separate from the reception room. The Astoria offers many options for decorating and lay out, all of which are simply stunning. Lora, the owner, has an amazing eye for design, and helped our Fall theme come to life simply perfectly. The Astoria allowed us to bring in our own fall decor, while doing a great deal of beautiful decorating for us. Their staff was so kind and helpful throughout the entire planning process, and most importantly, on the wedding day. The day of the wedding, both owners were present to make sure everything was set up perfectly, and we had a manager there with us all night to be sure that everything went as planned. Our guests were truly blown away by our wedding at the Astoria. While it may not look like much on the outside, it is incredible on the inside, and that's all that counts! Also, to dispel any rumors, our cake was phenomenal! It was included in our wedding package, was custom made with cascading fall leaves down the side to match our theme, and tasted absolutely delicious. I cannot say enough positive things about the Astoria, and the owners Lora and Max- Thank you again for making our day perfect!

us, changing two of the wall lightings to red and green during the reception, and allowing fire helmets to sit on top of the pillars for the ceremony. Astoria is beautiful and it is completely customizable to what you want. That is one of the reasons we fell in love with it. The entire staff was very attentive and made sure every detail was looked after. We had the entire venue for our wedding and it was perfect to not have to worry about multiple weddings in the same location. They took care of majority of the things you as the bride and groom need to worry about, the linens, the centerpieces, up lighting, ceiling decor, chandelier lighting, cake, and the food and drinks. Being able to have our ceremony at the same location as the reception was ideal for us, and allowing us to take some pictures after the ceremony at the alter before they transitioned the room. The cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres were out in the large foyer and there was a large bar area and outdoor patio. The flow of the entire night went smoothly. We didn't have any concerns the day of, the staff at Astoria took care of everything. Thank you Max, Lora and the staff of Astoria Banquets for our perfect wedding.

bsolutly beautiful and the service and experience were unforgettable! Our guests were especially excited about the many delicious food options and the dance floor! Thank you to the entire Astoria team for making it all possible!!! I highly recommend Astoria Banquets for any special celebrations!

st choices with our reception. What more could a stressed-out-bride ask for? :) They also were so gracious and understanding with all our guests and family who gave them a hard time that day :) The food was delicious and service was perfect. We had over 300 guests, and I didn't hear any complaints. If anything, I just heard praises--especially for the appetizers. I HIGHLY recommend them!

he right place for me and my husband to celebrate our special day. Max and his staff paid great attention to all of our request, they went above and beyond to ensure we were taking care of. Max was always one phone call away, he was also very quick to reply to my emails and made me feel very special. The day of my wedding, I could hardly hold back my tears as I walked into my reception! The Decor was absolutely breathtaking it literally left me speechless! My guest were also amazed by how beautiful the venue was! I continue to get complements, and many of my guest have stated that my wedding has been by far the best wedding they have attended. The catering staff at Astoria are very pleasant and also made sure my guest and I were treated like royalty. Max and his team made sure my fairytale wedding come true, they truly exceeded my expectations. All the bries and grooms to be reading my review, I highly recommend this amazing venue, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Be ready to be the talk of the town and the envy of all your friends and family. I am honored for being able to work with Max and his team as they truly posses excellent people skills and professionalism. Thank you from the bottom of my hear for everything!

d 200+). One of the selling points for us was the convenience because the package includes so many things - food, drinks, cake, centerpieces, and on and on. It is really a great one-stop-shop for wedding planning. The food was really good (we received lots of compliments) and there were plenty of staff so people weren't kept waiting. It was easy to get a hold of Max if I had a question or needed to change something, they also were able to work with us as we needed to add some guests after the due date and they were kind enough to allow us to do that. The only downfall was that I asked for no mushrooms in the steak dish and there was and my mom was disappointed that she wasn't able to drink champagne throughout the night, and those are two very minor issues. Overall, I would highly recommend Astoria - there price is amazing for all they have to offer and for the quality and beauty of the venue and the services!

call and he would be willing to assist. Even if I had to leave a voicemail it was returned the same day. Everything turned out beautiful I could not have chosen a better venue. From the decor to the knives and forks on the table were perfect. I highly suggest you check out Astoria before you choose a reception or wedding venue.

dding a dream come true! Highly recommend Astoria for your wedding venue! By the way, do not let the outside turn you away. It is hideous but once your inside its beyond beautiful and you forget what the outside looks like. Plus there's ample parking for your guest ;) Chrissy & Rocky Tektumanidze

would definitely recommend Astoria to any brides looking for both a ceremony and reception site!!

nd on top of things. I chose the premium package that provided 6 hours for reception time, 5 hours of open bar, and enough decoration options to create the theme I wanted. I definitely recommend this venue if you are trying to stay within a reasonable budget but also want to achieve a classy look.

the day perfect and what we wanted. The rooms were decorated beautifully and I couldn't have imagined our wedding day somewhere else. All of our guests loved the decorations and the Christmas trees made for a beautiful backdrop for lots of them to get family pictures in. I would refer anyone to Astoria.

about 120 people so we only used a portion of the ballroom while another event used the other portion. Our room was set up beautifully and we didn't even notice the other event was going on. Max assisted us throughout the planning process and he was great. He always answered our questions and worked with us until everything was the way we wanted it to be. On the day of our wedding, I thought we forgot to bring the toss away bouquet and Max had several spare ones for me to choose from. Luckily, someone remembered to grab ours and we didn't need to use the one Max had for us but it was so great that he was ready and willing to help us out in a bind. The packages here are better than any other's that we found and you can't beat the prices! We loved Astoria!!

perfect, the pace was outsanding and the environment was amazing. Thank you for your flexability, understanding and proffesionalism. We truly appreciate it!

s great but the fact that they even helped us set out our favors and place cards and a ton of other little thing was so awesome! They helped make our wedding so much better than we ever expected. We worked with Max and Ayla and they were both extremely helpful. Max was amazing. He listened to everything that we wanted and even helped us with some great suggestions of his own. We might have driven him a little crazy with some last minute changes but you would have never guessed it because he was a complete professional the entire time and always available. Ayla was so sweet and extremely attentive on the day of. It was nice to know that she was always just a few steps away if we needed anything. Even Frank, the bartender, was awesome. By the time my night was over, I felt like I knew everyone that had helped us for years. The room was absolutely gorgeous. The waitstaff was huge and helped everyone get served very quickly. Every single employee went out of their way to make everything perfect. Our cake was included in the package from The Baking Institute and it was so detailed and beautiful. There was another wedding going on at the same time but the room was nicely sound proofed and you couldn't hear anything going on unless you were in the hallway. Astoria even recommended our hotel, Wyndham Gardens, and we were so happy with that as well. Our guests were amazed with how beautiful everything was. People have told me that it looks like we spent tens of thousands of dollars. That's the great thing... we didn't have to but it definitely looked like we did! I know that I will be recommending Astoria to everyone that I know. Thank you so much! Christina

ckages were great. You definitely got more for your buck than you would expect. I am a certified wedding planner and I liked everything about this venue. I would definitely tell future brides to look into Astoria when looking for a venue. My husband and I can honestly say we had the most amazing day of our lives. Even our guests were taken back by how beautiful the place was.

feel like they stepped into a beautiful hotel with a classy decor. & the chairs in the foyer area are so comfy. Ayla assisted on the day of the wedding to ensure the ceremony and all my vendors were organized. My event was just perfect and they accommodated all my requests and allowed me to customize a few things with limited or no extra cost.

hall to have our ceremony proved to be one of the best decisions we have ever made!! Their commitment, passion and attention to detail on how they serviced us - put our minds at ease and allowed us to focus on the reason why we were there in the first place - to celebrate our love. How a marriage starts can greatly enhance its opportunities for success. Because of Astoria Exquisite Banquets and their dynamic, personable team - our marriage is off to a great start and for this we are forever grateful! Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Gregory

thing with the package we chose. From the ceremony decor to the wine selection, our guest are still talking about how lovely everything was. They are very reasonable price wise as well. Highly recommend them.

the night was flawless. The reason I did not rate 5 stars is because of a hiccup we had along the way. We did not meet our guaranteed minimum for the event. While we still had to pay for that amount of people, we were given no option as to taking any of the paid and uneaten meals home. We offered to pick them up in advance unprepared, or take them home that evening. We were told we could not do either. If it was a couple meals it would not have been a big deal, but it was 25 meals. I felt a little taken advantage of at this point.

for the ceremony set-up, lighting and extra decorations but my cost for 100 guests still came out to only $12,000. I think it's a great value. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.

y room before the guest and it brought me to tears. It was just so beautiful and they do everything with a lot of thought. I could go on and on! I would recommend Astoria to everyone! Thanks to everyone at Astoria that made our wedding day so special :)

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