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Bull Valley Golf Club

4.8
(20)

1311 CLUB RD, WOODSTOCK, IL

About This Vendor

Wedding Venue / House Rental

Bull Valley Golf Club, located in Woodstock, IL, is a scenic wedding venue. From grand soirees to intimate gatherings, celebrations of all sizes are welcomed here. This private golf club is lovingly maintained and is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and attention to detail. It sits on the site of a reclaimed dairy farm, with meadows, prairies, and various water features. The events team at Bull Valley Golf Club is led by Vickie Boysen. She understands that every wedding is unique, and wants to help you design a day that reflects your personal style. You can also host an elopement or vow renewal here, depending on how you want to celebrate your love. Bull Valley Golf Club can comfortably accommodate weddings with up to 200 guests. Make a grand entrance to your celebration by descending the breathtaking staircase, before making your way to the Sunset Room. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill this space with sunlight and offer stunning views of the manicured green. No matter the size of your guest list, the room's vaulted cathedral ceilings will maintain a sense of airiness. There is also an outdoor pavilion if you'd prefer to be married outside. Vickie and the events team are on hand to help with a number of features, including catering, bartending, planning, and rentals. You can also call on them for help with the all-important wedding cake. Several packages are on offer, spending on your budget and needs. These packages include numerous features, such as Chiavari banquet chairs, linens, and butler-passed appetizers.

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, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Country Club, Garden, Hotel, Park, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service

Bull Valley Golf Club Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/25/2020 by Sam G
I did have an entire review made and published, however Vickie sent me several emails disputing my review. Here is my updated review: I am not trying to discourage anyone from choosing this venue. I am just giving a raw/real review based off o...
f my own experience. BVGC was our first chose always and we in way regret choosing it. Vickie was our main point of contact and initially we enjoyed talking with her since she was adamant they could accommodate our needs such as obtaining tequila (since they don't normally have it at the club) and allowing our dogs to walk down the aisle. On a positive side Vickie was helpful, made us feel welcomed and answered ALL my annoying emails rather quickly. Originally I had written about the hidden decoration rules however in one of the several emails Vickie sent me after the first review she had mentioned it was normal in the wedding industry. I've never been married so these things didn't in any way seem normal to me. I mentioned them not allowing confetti, glitter decor, no open flames, no tape, no aisle runner, their fire pit is only used for a certain degree outside, and escort cards needing a meal indication. Vickie gave us a HUGE break with pricing, and was very sympathetic to the Covid situation. However, we were never given a new contract and were told we couldn't cancel our wedding and if we did we wouldn't get any money back at all. The day of we hit a few snags to which I put the brunt of my review onto Vickie when it was in fact her entire team that dropped the ball. When we arrived for rehearsal Hayley (the day-of coordinator) stated she wasn't expecting us for another hour and a half. Vickie tried clearing things up in her email after the fact however it made me angrier seeing as Vickie sent a text the Tuesday before to Hayley and that same week on Friday Hayley had no idea what was going on. I will still add the bartender Hector was AWFUL and should not work if he has family issues (which Vickie mentioned one of her several after-the-fact emails). The day of there was nobody to greet us or anywhere to hang the girls dresses, to which Vickie added she mentioned that before we booked. The bridal suite chairs are very old and will ruin dresses if you sit in them since the leather is cracked. Hayley checked in on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. Once again with the communication, Vickie sent over our table chart to Hayley and somehow Hayley lost it and had to ask me about it. When the groom arrived they men were supposed to have 4 buckets of beer and instead got served 4 actual beers. Hayley claimed to my husband she called Vickie herself to sort it out, to which Vickie in her emails afterwards stated that never happened. The ONLY complaint during the wedding was the bartender Hector and his poor attitude. When Hayley was made aware she immediately changed out bartenders. Below is a pros/cons list: Pros: -Dogs can be there for ceremony -Food was delicious -Service (besides Hector) was AMAZING -Affordable -Late night snacks were delicious and a hit -The patio on the lower level -Extras at NO charge (Flutes/Utensils/Mirrors/Votive/Easels/Table Stands) -Bridal Suite Cons: -Vickie being passive aggressive and blaming her entire team even though I'm holding them all accountable for miscommunication -Bridal Suites furniture -Hidden Rules -Hector the angry bartender
Reviewed On 12/12/2019 by Morgan A
I really wanted to have my wedding outside, but having it be in the middle of November, I knew there was a possibility for that not to happen. The Thursday before the wedding we went to the venue to speak with Vickie about having the wedding ou...
tside despite a few inches of snow on the ground. Even though it was clear that it would be best to have the wedding inside, Vickie still would have done it outside if that's what I wanted. She and the rest of the staff wanted me to feel comfortable with every single detail about the wedding. They were all so kind and had a true vision for what my day should look like after hearing my ideas. They did everything they could to make everything incredibly beautiful and to make me and my husband happy. I felt like Vickie truly cared about what I wanted despite her doing this hundreds of times. I was sick on the day of the wedding and the staff was so attentive and Hailey was the head of the event on the day and she kept checking in with me to see what I needed and what she could do to ease my anxiety over not being able to be in charge, as I would have liked to be. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful venue or a more helpful staff. The food was amazing, everything looked gorgeous, and the fact that they had a house next-door as an option for my wedding party made it that much sweeter. Thank you Bull Valley for absolutely everything!!!
Reviewed On 11/23/2019 by Gregory A
Beautiful wedding reception venue in a fabulous setting. It had snowed a few days before the wedding and the sunset made a beautiful backdrop ! The food was delicious, the service fantastic and Vickie Boysen is wonderful to work with ! If I cou...
ld post photos I would ! Classy place !
Reviewed On 10/20/2019 by Emily D
We planned our wedding in a short period of time and wanted to find something that was already beautiful without a lot of decorations. Vicki and her team are wonderful! The decorations we did need were included and it was so beautiful! The food...
was delicious and we got so many compliments from our guests. Worth every penny that we spent.
Reviewed On 8/02/2019 by Lori M
We were very happy with the wedding we hosted at BVGC. The positives: 1) Hayley, our wedding day coordinator, was a joy to work with. She did her very best to accommodate any need we had. She is super sweet and you will be happy to work with h...
er. The wait staff is also amazing and very friendly. Michael, who does their drapery ,is very sweet and easy to work with. The place looks a lot better with the drapery. 2) The grounds are beautiful and there are great photo opportunities there, 3) The food was very good. The filet was done beautifully and I did not hear of any complaints about the food. 4)The bakery they use for the cake is very good. Our donut order was not correct, but not the end of the world. The pastries are very good and lots of different choices. I had requested bags for people to bring left overs home in, but they didn't arrive. Luckily, I brought my own. 5) The bridal suite is large and has a nice area to take pics in. Very lovely. There is also a nice deck to have access to the outside. So nice! 6) The brick patio for cocktails is incredibly large and has tons of seating for guests. It's a great space. 7) The bar area is a great feature and very roomy. The place is set up with a lot of unique areas that make it feel more like a big mansion than a banquet hall. There is also a great deck where guests can go outside from the dance floor area. It's a beautiful view all around as you eat in the reception area. And the dance floor area has beautiful views, as well. 8)If you were planning on having an outdoor ceremony and need to move it indoors, don't be sad. We had the ceremony indoors and it was very pretty to look out the windows at the view. And, very nice not worrying about bugs or the weather. It's a great alternative space for the ceremony and we were very happy with it. NEGATIVES.... 1) In regard to the rental house that the venue offers... the grounds are very unkempt. There were weeds waist high as you walk in the front door. If you are planning to have people over for a rehearsal dinner, you may be disappointed that the place is kept up poorly. However, there are lots of bedrooms, and it is a convenient location to the venue. 2)The preferred vendor they have for the DJ was a major disappointment. (Music in Motion). We did not like them at all. I think there is another company on the list or you could pick from a hundred other ones in the area. We thought they would be best because they work there often, but it was not an advantage AT ALL. To summarize, we had great memories at BVGC and hope you do, too!!
Reviewed On 11/05/2018 by Stacia S
We could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding day! From start to finish, Bull Valley Golf Club was amazing. The staff is incredible, especially JoMarie. She made sure everything ran smoothly the entire day. Even things I would n...
ot have expected, like helping bustle my dress. The staff did a beautiful job laying out the decor and it really made the space feel cozy. We've gotten endless compliments, especially about the delicious food and drinks. Thank you to everyone at Bull Valley that made sure our day was everything we imagined it would be and more!
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Michelle H
Not only is Bull Valley Golf Club gorgeous, but they have the best staff! Vickie, JoMarie, Mark, and Eileen were so accommodating and kind. My husband and I couldn’t have chosen a better venue. The food was absolutely delicious! Thank you Bull...
Valley Golf Club for helping my husband and I have the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Rebecca O
Perfect place to get married! It was so beautiful and the staff really takes care of you on your wedding day to make sure everything goes as planned! Can't say enough about the coordinator Jo, she helped me through the whole process from day on...
e of taking a tour of looking at the club all the way to cueing me down the aisle!
Reviewed On 7/31/2018 by Clara K
They really did such an amazing job for my wedding on June 16. I couldn't have asked for a more incredible day. The venue is gorgeous, the food was delicious, the vendors they recommended at the tasting were amazing. JoMarie was so helpful the ...
day of, she was on top of everything. All we had to do was drop off any decor, name cards, etc. and they set it all up. Great people to work with and they made my life a lot less stressful for those few months. My whole family keeps saying how it was the best wedding they'd ever been to. And countless people told me it was the best wedding food they've ever had. The venue itself is perfect. The gazebo outside is beautiful and we got a ton of great pictures inside by the fireplace. They were prepared for everything. It rained for a tiny bit right before the ceremony and the staff was outside ready and waiting to wipe off the seating for guests. Just really top notch and they were extremely accommodating to any request. We also rented the house on the property to get ready at the day of. My husband and I both had our families stay there and we had a wedding party of 16 people that came to hang out that day, too. The guys all got ready in the (huge) basement of the house while the girls were upstairs getting hair and makeup done. It worked out perfectly and it's right down the street from the venue. Really amazing place and really great staff. I can't recommend it enough. I almost wish I could do it all again ;)
Reviewed On 6/24/2018 by Cecelia L
The venue was incredibly beautiful and the weather broke just in time for us to have our ceremony outside which was gorgeous. The golf course is perfect for photos, and JoMarie made sure that our event went incredibly smoothly. We had no hiccup...
s whatsoever in the whole day.
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Lindsey B
The wedding venue itself is absolutely beautiful; however, it was a bit disappointing to my mom that she had to spend my entire wedding day running around, setting things up, communicating with vendors, ensuring everything was properly placed, ...
etc. When paying $20K for a venue and having multiple onsite "event coordinators", you'd expect to have a bit more help on the day of your wedding rather than having to rely on friends/family to do everything for you.
Reviewed On 11/08/2017 by Christi R
Beautiful venue inside and out! Endless compliments from our wedding guests on the venue, the staff, and the food & drink. If we could do it all over again, we would!!!!
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Bridgitte W
Bull Valley Golf Club was nothing short of AMAZING! I do not even know where to begin with how wonderful everyone there was. Not only that, but my wedding was absolutely beautiful. I have received so many compliments from my guests. The food wa...
s delicious! And they served everyone's plate all at the same time, which I have yet to experience at any other wedding! BVGC was the best choice we could have made. Everyone there is so helpful, accommodating, professional, and so sweet. I loved having my wedding here, and I know everyone else who does will do!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Lisa M
We had our wedding here on sept 16th. During the 2 years of planning, vickie and eileen were very helpful with my questions. On the day before the wedding, we met JoMarie who helped us with knowing who was walking when and made sure everything ...
went along smoothly. I loved that we were greated with drinks the second we got onto the patio after our ceremony! Everyone kept talking about how great the filet was, not ONE person had a bad one. We also heard great things about the chicken and vegetarian meal. One recommendation would be to have the staff wait to clear the tables. I was a little bummed when we went back to our table around 10pm to see the staff had removed everything off it, including our cake we didnt get to eat. Other than that, everything was great!
Reviewed On 9/10/2017 by Kalah D
Bull Valley Golf Club was the perfect venue for our wedding! We were above and beyond pleased with their accommodations. Vickie and Jomarie did such a great job communicating with us regarding all the details that our wedding day went very smoo...
thly. Dinner was delicious and the reception staff were all very professional and helpful to us and our guests. We definitely recommend BVGC!
Reviewed On 7/21/2017 by Christina H
Bull Valley was such an amazing place to have a wedding! We had our ceremony and cocktail hour outside and had the Sunset room for our reception. Everything was SO beautiful and seemed to run smoothly. Jo did a great job coordinating things t...
he day of- if there were ever any problems I didn't know about them- as the bride I think that's great! Food and service was great! Thank you so much to Bull Valley for helping to host the wedding of my dreams!
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Nicole C
Bull Valley was completely amazing! Vickie and Jo were so accommodating and truly cared about my wedding day and my vision. They were very efficient in responding to emails and helping me plan my wedding day. They were flexible and friendly thr...
oughout the entire process. The day of, everything went smoothly. Service was wonderful and I had many guests comment on the great service throughout dinner! I was very impressed and so happy with the way everything turned out. Thank you!
Reviewed On 12/13/2016 by Heather G
Amazing venue, amazing experience. We fell in love with BVGC immediately, and I am SO happy that we did. The natural decor is beautiful, but last weekend with the Christmas decor up, it was even more beautiful. Eileen and Vickie were so helpful...
to us, and made the experience very enjoyable. Our guests have been raving about how beautiful our romantic, winter reception was. I would highly recommend Bull Valley Golf Club to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding reception experience.
Reviewed On 7/25/2016 by Kelly D
Bull Valley truly exceeded all of my expectations for our wedding day. I could not be happier that we chose this venue for our special day. Eileen was truly amazing and a joy to work with. She went above and beyond to make sure that everything ...
went smoothly and just how we wanted it. The day was beautiful; Eileen and the bull valley staff took care of everything. I didn't have to worry about a single thing. They made our day so easy-going, carefree, enjoyable, and so much more amazing and beautiful than I ever could've imagined. I truly recommend this venue for all occasions and especially weddings. The food was amazing, the reception was absolutely gorgeous, the staff were fantastic, I could go on and on. As soon as we walked into Bull Valley the first day for our appointment, I was hooked. The venue is breath taking and simply gorgeous. Our day was absolutely perfect, it felt like a fairytale. Thank you so much Bull Valley and Eileen. Choose BVGC, you'll be so happy you did!
Reviewed On 6/12/2016 by Heather G
When my husband and I booked Bull Valley Golf Club for our daughter's wedding, Vickie Boysen, Director of Catering and Event Sales told us that the goal at BVGC was to make the wedding day stress-free on the couple and the families. Last weeke...
nd Vickie, Eileen, Mark and the entire staff fulfilled that promise. As parents of the bride, my husband and I got to enjoy the wedding just as the other guests did - without a worry about what needed to happen to make this day special for the bride and groom. Eileen was our wedding coordinator for the rehearsal and on the wedding day, and she took care of every detail. My husband had worked with Mark on the wine selections and the drink coordination. Mark and Eileen were there all day on Saturday with Mark staying until the very end and even helping load the car with centerpieces, gifts, etc. The rest of the staff was wonderful and deserve recognition as well. If I had a question or a need, I asked whomever was close by and that person would find the answer or the person who knew the answer. I was never told to go and ask someone else. The dinner serving was quick and courteous and the food was delicious and perfectly prepared (not an easy task when serving over 130 people in a sitting). I could go on and on and list all of the wonderful things that made our daughter and son-in-law's wedding day just perfect, but that would take too long. Suffice to say that we cannot imagine being any happier with any other venue for this important family day. Cheers to Vickie, Eileen, Mark and the staff at Bull Valley Golf Club!

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