Chandler's Weddings & Special Events

ooked at a wide variety of options -- from cheap to the expensive ones. Chandler's was the most reasonably priced venue without any compromise in quality. We have communicated and connected with other venues, but we never felt the security and trust that we felt with Chandler's right from the start. Gineane was on top of everything. She knew all the details, and that made me feel so comfortable and less stressed. Every time we looked at our potential great venues, we always looked back on Chandler's, and said to each other that "maybe it'd be as good as Chandler's, but Gineane is still missing in the equation". On the week of the wedding, Gineane was very understanding and was always willing to work with me, as I had not completed and brought all of the stuff that I needed to give her on our last meeting prior to the wedding. She made everything possible in the most convenient way. She made sure to see us even minutes before the reception started, just to make sure that everything was fine, as I was going to make a slight change in the seating arrangement. She even helped me with my dress. I received a lot of compliments from families and friends that it was the best wedding they have attended. The food was great, the place was spectacular, the table arrangements and decorations were excellent. The servers were very attentive. The event manager assigned to us that night was awesome. He stayed till everyone left. He made sure that we did not forget anything important. Chandler's was the best decision I've ever made regarding the wedding, besides getting married in a church. We also used most of their recommended vendors, and they also turned out to be the best!

sure everything from lighting, to food, to center pieces looked amazing. To quote the groom, "This chicken is the best thing I've ever eaten in my entire life." Our Event Captain was on top of everything. There were no dirty plates in site and the buffet was never empty. I've never had an event as perfect as this one. HIGHLY recommended!!

bacon, waffles and hashbrowns. Our guest keep telling us it was the most amazing and fun wedding they have been too in a long time and we can't thank Chandler's & Gineane enough for helping us pull it off. THANK YOU!!!

ng. Every question I asked was met with a attitude and she would reiterate how long she has been in the business, which supplied no answer to the questions at hand. A few of her comments even felt prejudicial. We tried to power through the tour and be respectful of her time (one of us had to be respectful) but it was a big waste of time. The longer the tour went on, we truly began to feel as if she intentionally treated us this way because she didn't want our business. Gineane is the SOLE reason we decided to book elsewhere. Luckily for us, her distasteful behavior led us to a find a beautiful venue with great people to work with.

ers passed around were delicious. I have all great things to say!

able to accommodate him, no problem. The staff at the event were very kind and everyone loved the food.

oyed the atmosphere and the great food.

glad we chose Chandler’s!

oing on in the kitchen that night, our entree didn’t hit the tables until around 9pm. Be aware anything you bring in, they will want you to take home that night after your wedding... not generally a big deal unless you had large items like we did and no car.

s, price points, decor, food, and beverage options. Gineane and Denise coordinated all the details for me and all we had to do was show up and have a magnificent time! They recommended additional vendors to me and they were all incredible as well. We had our ceremony outside and our reception was indoor/outdoor and could not have been any more perfect. Thank you to Gineane and Denise and the entire staff at Chandler's for making our day perfect!!

wonderful! We had great food, friendly and speedy service and a stunning room that was decorated just as we had hoped. The venue was absolutely fabulous and we couldn't have hoped for better. We would recommend Chandler's to anyone planning a party. They know how to do it!

e was a family friend. The bonus was the view that came with chandlers and the gorgeous gazebo to get married under, if not done in a church. Of course nothing can ever go perfect and there are always hiccups but honestly I didn't even worry about it because of Gineane. Didn't even no anything happened or went wrong until after the wedding and by then it didn't even matter cause it was over and done with and no one even noticed. The room was set up beautifully and just more than i could have imagined. You don't really notice anything when you are the bride and groom because so much is going on, but being shown pictures of my room and how it was decorated, at 1st I was thinking wow that room is so pretty thats what we should have done not realizing it was actually MY room. We also got the best surprise of our life because originally we had booked the upstairs pebble room, smaller in size but i was only having about 150 people coming so the room size was perfect. About 2 months before the wedding when you are just completely drained and in panic mode we went to one of our last final appointments. Right before our appointment ended Gineane told us she had a little surprise for us. There was an event that had booked one of the smaller size downstairs rooms but the party was growing in size and she asked if we wouldnt mind moving our wedding party downstairs to the Augusta Grand Ballroom no additional charge. Originally that was the room I really wanted but with the amount of people I was having there was no point in spending the extra $. It was just amazing that they offered that room to us. The food was absolutely amazing. We had the chandlers mixed grill which was grilled chicken and a sirloin steak with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic broccoli. Came with soup fresh rolls and salad. SOOOO many people complimented me on the food and how they have been to many many weddings and this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. The cake was included in the package and seriously WOW. ordered it from the baking institute and not even Gineane could believe that he cake i had was actually included. Not only was it absolutely gorgeous it was delicious as well. Before Gineane saw The cake she asked if we had a cake topper and I told her no. She did not look to thrilled that I said no topper because really that pulls the cake together. After she saw the cake she then came up to me and said she understands why I'd didnt want a topper. The amount of detail on the cake would have been washed out if there was a topper. The bartenders were great and took such good care of my bridal party. Like really good care of them. The DJ we got is the one recommended by chandlers and just gets added to your bill. Had Marty as my DJ from America's Best DJ and their company name did not let us down. By far best DJ i have ever seen. Also got their photobooth as well which was amazing. So many props came with it and really had the best clarity when printing out the pictures. DJs either make or break a wedding. At all times there were crowds of ppl on the dance floor. Not once was the dance floor ever left with less than 40 people on it. Just perfect. Everything

he big day. She always reminded us to take pictures of things like the cake and dinner tasting and make memories of it versus making it another task to check off our to-do list. Gineane also was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about any questions we had about planning and gave great recommendations if it wasn't something Chandler's wasn't able to provide. She was also a great unbiased voice when we disagreed on certain things. Above the staff being excellent, everything on our wedding day was perfect! The atmosphere and scenery were great both indoors and outdoor, the food and drink were excellent as well! The whole ambiance of our wedding was so romantic and it was all thanks to Chandler's great job setting up the decorating. The staff was also extremely friendly during the whole day. I would definitely recommend Chandler's for any friend's or family's upcoming wedding. Beautiful and the best of 2017!

coordinator and she was fantastic throughout the process. Anything we needed or any questions we had, she answered in a timely fashion. The overall experience was great. The food was great and the staff was always asking us if we needed anything and made sure our wedding went smoothly. We also had our rehearsal there and we would recommend Chandler's for any event.

lling in from our guests. We planned our wedding within 6months and from San Diego. A challenging feat to embark on, but Gineane is the best. Fun hidden fact, not only do you get the space and amazing food, you get Gineane. She is a wedding planning Goddess! She makes sure that every aspect of the wedding will be perfect for every single individual and covers the bases you didn't know needed to be covered. Because of Chicago weather, we chose to do an indoor wedding, and had nothing but amazing reviews. We had our ceremony and reception in the main ballroom (rooms A and B) and around 150 guests. We somehow still were adding on items to meet are already low food and beverage minimum. So we were able to make sure our guests had a great time before, during the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception and beyond! The room has built in lighting and there is additional lighting that you can add on to truly make your room look magnificent and change the ambience from ceremony to reception. Chandler's is also on a golf course which work out amazingly for the Bride and Groom to sneak away for some post-ceremony photos on the golf course! They are also centrally located within a mile of hotels. We had our block at the Wingate which provided a free shuttle to and from Chandler's, and right next door (literally feet away) is a Country Inn. The ladies prepped there (where there is a stunning stairwell for first look pictures and patio also great for first look) and the guys got ready at the Wingate (so the bride wouldn't be seen by any guests naturally). There are great photo locations in the area. They partner with America's Best DJ and Marty is amazing. Thank you for everything Chandler's, Gineane, Marty and everyone who has written great reviews about Chandler's they are a hidden gem and nothing short of top notch!

and details that we were able to commit. I can't express enough how good the people at Chandler's are. The day of the wedding Gineane was present and helped manage our day. During the event Gineane had two floor managers present and they worked with me flawlessly to ensure my guests had a great time. Marty, the DJ did a terrific job handling all the requests and setting the mood for the evening. These guys are very well experienced and they all work together flawlessly! The best part is, Chandler's was the "One stop shop" providing Food & Beverage, Entertainment, and Services! Saves you that guessing game if a vendor can deliver, have no fear Chandler's is here.

s on track with all wedding related tasks. She had great communication and was very pleasant. The wedding went perfectly, the food, the bar, and the decorations were great. The first thing I said when I woke up was, "can we do that again." It was the best day of my life and I would do it all over again the exact same way. We did have the smaller venue of the two they offer upstairs, which was cool because we had the whole floor to ourselves. The other venue is so far to the other side of the building, you never even notice another wedding is going on. That venue is beautiful as well with great picture spots. We also had our wedding in February so I can't imagine how much better and more beautiful it would be during the summer using the golf course. Overall, I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone else who wants to have an awesome wedding at an affordable price. Thanks again Gineane!

annoyed at the fact we could not take pictures on the golf course unless you pay a $500 fee (you get $250 back) and only the bride and groom can go, we didn't even bother with that. Our ceremony was beautiful and the weather was amazing. I didn't care for the fact we had to walk next to our guests versus down a middle aisle. The pebble beach room was also beautiful a little tight but it was fine. The food was good but not as good as our tasting (filet and chicken), but I'd have to say better than most wedding food. Also at the end of the night you had to take all your belonging with you, not come back the next day... Mind you we didn't have a car and we were staying at a hotel, luckily we had a family member take everything that night. Overall it was a good experience, fairly priced and I would highly recommend chandlers for a wedding. Even with a few hiccups, no wedding will be perfect... but I think mine was damn near close.

outside ando inside is beautiful as well. I would highly recommend having any function here! Thank you Gineane and Chandler's for making our wedding day unforgettable!

nd food was amazing! I highly recommend having your wedding at Chandler's. The view of the golf course is breathtaking. This is one venue you will NOT have to worry about! Would use them all over again!

lped inspire us. Even now a month later our guests are still commenting on how wonderful the night was. Every bite of food was delicious! No one went home hungry that is for sure! When we had our tasting we brought a few people with and they were raving for months about how awesome the food was and they couldn’t wait for the reception. Gineane is so detail oriented and was always quick to respond to every email. At no time did we ever feel pressured to do anything or spend more then we wanted. Gineane was right by our side to help us with every detail (even to make sure that my bridesmaids were able to bustle my dress correctly). It was wonderful to know that we never had any worries when it came to the reception, it could’t have been better anywhere else!

he golf course and the whole night ran smoothly. Beautiful wedding venue!

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wn center pieces that involved candles, lights, water, etc and they set them up for us and did it perfectly! The staff was wonderful too and our food was delicious. Almost every guest said their dinner was so wonderful. We couldn't have asked for more!

went with Chandler's for our wedding, and after checking dates and packages we basically signed right then and there. And this was only the second place we visited. Over the next 8-9 months we worked with Gineane in person and via email on more details than we knew existed when planning a wedding, and that's why she was the best! She is so attentive, such fun to work with, and didn't give us a single thing to question; we knew she and Chandler's would make all our wedding dreams come to fruition.

t, the room was beautiful, and the bar was fantastic!!! THANK YOU for providing us with the perfect wedding venue!

beautiful, but the food is AMAZING!!!! Every single guest loved their meal including us. But it wasn't just the taste it was the fantastic price! I think we can all agree paying 200$ a plate for family you don't know that well is ridiculous. And they made it a much more affordable affair, without sacrificing any of the quality!!! Thank you Chandlers and especially Kathy, for all your hard work and careful planning!

is wonderful. HOWEVER, the service was terrible and UNACCEPTABLE. Chandler's screw up over 6 things written in our contract. The patio was not ready for our guests for cocktail hour due to another wedding, and it caused the schedule to get pushed back and our guests did not receive dinner until 9 pm. There was an entire list of things that went wrong. Nobody was in charge the night of the wedding and it stressed us out. They did not set out our candy buffet, they lost our glass cylinder centerpieces after the wedding. The list goes on and on. We were very dissatisfied. When I sent a letter with all the issues that they didn't fulfill in the contract, they said they would get back to me and never did. I'm still following up 3 weeks later to understand why it was so disorganized after we went over everything and I provided a very organized detailed list that they ASSURED me would be done. I cannot recommend Chandler's to any bride. There is no wedding coordinator the night of the wedding. The Coordinator you work with throughout the process is not present the night of the wedding which causes chaos and disorganization for the guests and bride/groom. They took away my mom's plate while she was visiting tables, they forgot to play our video montage which we paid $250 extra for, they gave my glass centerpieces to my florist after the wedding and they were 'lost', they were not equipped to serve 230 guests and everyone at at 9/9:30 pm.

over again, we wouldn't change a thing! Thank you Chandler's!

asonable! The pain points started as we got closer to the wedding. We had our tasting two months before the wedding and we brought both our moms (4 people). We were given two entree choices (with sides) and we had to split the two entrees between the 4 of us (not really what I was expecting). Also, the tasting was not private (several other couples were there too) and we were not able to have any questions about the menu answered. When we did ask a question or make a comment, we were told "that will be ironed out in your final contract". Two days before the wedding I went to Chandlers to drop off all my items for the reception. We were supposed to be able to have cocktail hour on their beautiful patio that is connected to the ballroom and overlooks the golf course. I made mention of the cocktail hour and Kathy said oh there is a wedding going on out there at 5:30 (our cocktail hour started at 6) but they will have it all cleaned up before. Needless to say while the wedding was over by 6 the space was not cleared and our cocktail hour had to be held in our reception space. There were also positives about the reception. everyone raved about the food, the chocolate fountain and commented on how beautiful the venue was. The room was warm when dancing started but the waitstaff was very responsive when we asked them to turn up the air conditioning. Overall, I would cautiously recommend Chandlers to other brides. The price is wonderful if you are looking for a beautiful venue with great food but it does come with pitfalls. If you are high maintenance, stressed about every detail,or want to be treated like royalty, this may not be the right venue. The staff has a more laid back approach and made it more of a self-service experience rather than feeling like we were being catered to.

t the filet minion and the pasta! We had an amazing evening, but there were a couple problems. We were promised use of the back terrace, and the doors remained locked the whole night so no one could go out there. After the wedding, our contact at Chandler's said that she had told us we wouldn't be able to use it because of construction, she did not. Another problem, which was a big one, so I'm happy I didn't know about it until after, was that the air conditioning in the hall was out. My day-of coordinator, amazing idea by the way, got the the hall an hour before everyone else did, and it was 85 degrees inside. It did not get fixed until 8:30, thank God, right before dancing. Again, our contact told us it was fixed at 6:30, but that was false. Overall, I would suggest Chandler's because the room is beautiful and the food is top notch!

ry reasonable compared to other venues in the suburbs and was thousands less than the other large venues we looked at. But, the service with the coordinators could be a little better as sometimes they were hard to get to hold of to answer questions when you needed. The communication could definitely have been better. But in the end, they put on a great event and everything ran very smoothly. And the food there is delicious! Would definitely recommend!

seen. Lots of places both inside and out for photo ops. A couple of items were missed placed and we had to put them in the correct spots. Other than that I have no complaints

She made everything more difficult than it had to be, from answering her phone calls (which she didn't) to the actual day of the wedding when she forced us to more mid-family portraits. She placed a hold on my parents credit card twice, and as a result final payment had to be done in cash. The food was excellent, everyone raved about the chocolate fountain and they did a great job setting up the room. My wedding was the only one set up on time, my cake was correct when a previous wedding was not, but they broke down the room before the end of the wedding. Yes it is a great value for what you are receiving.... My wedding was perfect regardless, but beware of the banquet coordinators.

me to be on track with everything. I did not give them much direction on the decorations, and they made the room look so elegant and beautiful. It was everything I expected it to be and then some. The golf course made for breathtaking photo's. Overall, we could not have been happier with this venue.

anner so we worked with Kathy for everything. She was great! She even had surgery and still worked with us. We had 210 people so we were in the big ballroom on the main floor and it was beautiful with the up lighting and decorations. Since I had so many bridesmaids (11) and I had to pay for so many bouquets so we didn't get flowers for the tables. We just used their center pieces and they were perfect! When we got there we had the option to be taken out on the golf course for pictures, but since we went somewhere for pics we opted out of this. For the cocktail hour we had the option of the foyer or the whole banquet room and since the outside is beautiful we used the whole hall. We had a lot of hors d'oeuves that were delicious but my favorites were the mini egg rolls and the cucumber cups filled with oriental sesame chicken. For dinner we started with soup, there were so many options but we went with the cream of chicken soup,not really traditional but so good! Then we had a house salad. For our entrees we had Chandler's Mixed Grill which was a Sirloin steak with Mushroom-bordelaise sauce and Grilled Herb Chicken Breast. They were both delicious and the chicken was so moist. It was great! We also had broccoli and Mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes we so good! There are so many options it was great. They also gave us the option for gluten free meals and vegetarian meals. All the food however was great. My Bridal party pretty much cleaned their plates! A wedding cake was included in the package. We could have gone to the bakery for a tasting but we didn't. We choose a design out of the book for the cake and it turned out beautiful! It tasted great too. We did a marble with a vanilla custard filling. My husband and I are both not really cake eaters but it was delicious. Intercontinental Bakery did a great job with it. For desert, in our package we got a chocolate fountain and fruit comes with it. also everyone got cookies and cream ice cream. So good. We supplied the dessert/ sweet table, other wise they have great options. Our service was great there! They were so attentive to me and my husband. They also adjusted the table because my cousins daughters wanted to with at the head with us. The only thing I wish they had, but didn't really affect my night too much, was a bathroom in the bridal suite. There was one next to it, but its technically available to anyone who goes down stairs. At the end of the night they returned everything to us back in the boxes and cleaned. "Just like new" is what they told us ;) In the end everything was totally worth the money we paid. We got such a great deal I am forever grateful Chandler's was suggested to us. I would repeat my wedding there in a heartbeat.

view is beautiful. The ballroom is very pretty with high ceilings & lighting. We worked with Kathy and she was WONDERFUL!

building just recently got remodeled, and its gorgeous! Their website actually just got a good revamp too. Chandlers prices are AMAZING compared to almost every other wedding venue out there. The outdoor ceremony location was set up very nicely. The food was great and the bakery they work with made us a wonderful cake. After your ceremony you are able to take golf carts on to the Schuamburg Golf Course in order to get the best backdrop for photos. Definitely a perk!

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dn't meet our minimum, we were able to spend the rest of our few thousands of dollars on FOOD through them...which, by the way, their food is AMAZING!!! We now have TONS of meet, lobsters, and chicken....all frozen in our freezer. We are set for parties and dinners at our home for a WHILE!! The only negative thing was that at the end, I felt quite rushed to get out of there, as people were starting to take things down before midnight. :( And the guy, Jose (I think that was his name), was kinda rude and pushy for me to take all of my vases (center pieces) home with me that night. Umm...I was the bride, and had already told them I would get them all in a few days. He was quite adamant that I take them home with me right them and there. I told them...I didn't have a vehicle, and my mom's vehicle was already filled with stuff. Needless to say, we did not take the vases home with us (or our props from the photo booth), and picked them up on Sunday. Oh---I was also not happy that I was told that there would be our appetizers (from the cocktail hour) waiting for us on the head table, and there was not. I had to request this...and...we only were given 3 out of the 7 items we had at our cocktail hour. :( I heard they were ALL amazing, but I really only got to eat shrimp (very good and beautiful the way it was set up), cucumber thing (the only thing I would not recommend), and california sushi rolls. I was really looking forward to eating them, and was not able to. :( Oh--Not sure if this usually happens or not...but I thought it was strange the way they served the guests---not everything came out at the same time, as I thought it would. People who ordered steak, got their steaks first...then fish...then chicken. The patio is very nice for people tohang out at. The pictures where you can have you and your significant other go to...are so pretty! (Make sure you have a good photographer though!!) Have your DJ announce if you have a midnight snack and/or chocolate fountaint/desserts in the back of the room. Mine did not...and some people didn't ever know about the choc. fountain. :(

n into what our entire family (and friends) described to be the best wedding they had been to in years, if not ever! The prices are very reasonable for the area and you get a LOT for your money. This place was a one-stop shop for us. We were able to have our ceremony there, book our DJ through them (who also did the music for our ceremony), and they ordered our cake on our behalf. We didn't have to deal with multiple vendors and contracts, and the worry of making sure that everyone had what they needed and would deliver on time, etc. Their service was impeccable (from the waiters/waitresses to the GM of the golf course) and the property/scenery is beautiful. If you're looking to have a wedding at a golf course for a reasonable price, I highly recommend this place!

worth every penny, it covers the open bar, the desserts, the wedding cake and the place just looks magical that night. I would definitely recommend this place!!

recommend getting the martini luge for the reception. It was the talk of the night!

s seem to have a dated elegance in the daylight, but they sparkle a the sun goes down. We also had our outdoor ceremony here and it was lovely. Our musicians and minister were impressed with how smoothly everything ran because of the planner and staff. We had a truly lovely day and when my friends and family heard the total cost, they suggested I teach others how to plan a wedding on an impossibly tight budget.

wn the aisle! The only problem we ran into was that our ceremony location had been double booked. We booked it way before the other couple but they had more guests so we took backseat to them. After some negotiating, Chandler's found us another location on site and comped us decently. Overall, I would say we were very pleased with them (minus having the ceremony double booked).

go. Communication is a must (we had a little snafoo with communication) however, it would not stear me away from having another event here. The staff and food is amazing. We had the chicken and filet (was good at the tasting and magnificant at the wedding). A majority of the family has allergies or special requests and the staff here was very helpful and cautious to make sure that there would be not problems.. We appreciate that 100%!!! Better to be safe then have a food allergy. The grand ballroom is where out reception was held, but all rooms in this facilty are very very nice. (The ballroom was not our choice but we ended up with it) however, would have been very happy with what we originally book! If you are considering a wedding (we had a sunday wedding) definately stop by and give this place a chance. We are so glad we did- It was a fairytale.

rue! They made all accommodations that we needed - we had an extensive list of dietary restrictions for guests and they met all 8 different categories and excelled. Bar staff was generally friendly. Bar selection was noticeably great especially without having to upgrade. All questions were answered and information was shared about suggestions on how to run the day easily and without pressure. All and all great location - very happy hear. can't wait to see the pictures!

ed a great atmosphere for the reception. Kim was easy and fun to work with. I don't have a single complaint about Chandlers. We also used the DJ and Videographer(America's Best DJs) through Chandler's and they were great! I highly recommend it.

nd of the night and the DJ and the venue management each blamed each other for the problem.

on what/where items needed to be set and they were not followed. Had to do several touchups once I came to the reception room. The diagram that was provided did not match how the room was eventually setup. Had to change table numbers, put the brides family at the back of the room away from sweetheart table.

nothing they could do because the golfers pay as well. We just laughed it off.