Chicago Gaelic Park

Wedding and Banquet Facilities

300+ guests

Holds ceremonies and receptions

AWARD WINNER (2X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Chicago Gaelic Park is a cultural wedding venue located in Oak Forest, IL. Dedicated to preserving and promoting Irish culture and heritage, the event team welcomes to-be-weds who wish to celebrate their day immersed in a traditional setting. All three banquet halls boast a refined aesthetic with Irish accents such as authentic oak bars and antique decor. The volunteer garden and the patio are idyllic spots for outdoor ceremonies and parties. The welcoming staff looks forward to making your day reality and celebrating your love story in style. The patio at Chicago Gaelic Park is a fairy tale setting for your ceremony under the sky, with elegant white seating provided by the staff. Here, you can say ‘I do’ under a white pergola and surrounded by beautiful blooms and tranquil greenery. The volunteer garden is suited to intimate nuptials and provides the perfect backdrop for photo opportunities afterward. The Emerald Room is the largest function room at this location, that can hold between 200 and 450 people for grand receptions. This spacious ballroom is made for nights of dinner and dancing, with its sophisticated carved mirrors, staging area, private bar, and wooden dance floor. The Tara holds 150 minimum and is similarly decorated, with large windows allowing natural light to seep in. Both banquet halls are dividable and can be curated to suit your vision. The Celtic Room is suited to private get-togethers such as showers, rehearsal dinners, and intimate weddings for 100 of your nearest and dearest. All three banquet halls are wheelchair accessible and feature cutting-edge audiovisual equipment for all your entertainment needs. The dedicated team at Chicago Gaelic Park is on hand to make your wedding day a truly memorable and fun experience for everyone involved. A professional in-house planner will collaborate with you to ensure every detail is fine-tuned to your liking. Once you have reserved your chosen space, they will happily recommend a number of trusted vendors for all your coordination needs. In-house catering is provided by talented culinary artists who will devise dishes that reflect your tastes and preferences. They offer tasting sessions so you can finalize your selections and explore menu options. Ireland is known worldwide as the land of a thousand welcomes. As ambassadors of the Emerald Isle, the experienced team at Chicago Gaelic Park looks forward to treating you to heartfelt hospitality from start to finish.

Pricing details

Starting prices

Reception:

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Ceremony:

$500

Bar services:

$17 per person

Catering:

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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

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Ballroom

Park

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Trees

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Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

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4.8

out of 5.0

85 reviews

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Chicago Gaelic Park stands out as a highly recommended wedding venue in the Chicago area. Reviewers express extreme satisfaction with the communication, service, and overall experience at the venue. From accommodating large guest counts to providing excellent food, drinks, and helpful staff like Renate and Leticia, Gaelic Park surpasses expectations. Guests also loved the additional features like the patio bar and the flexibility for different event types, making it a top choice for couples seeking a beautiful and stress-free wedding venue.

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SHEILA W

12/31/2024

Chicago Gaelic Park was an excellent choice for our wedding venue. Their communication was prompt, efficient, and they were available by email or phone whenever we needed them. The ballroom was beautiful, budget-friendly, and well-maintained. They were able to accommodate our large wedding of over 400 guests, the food was excellent, and the bartenders were on top of things so no one had to wait in lines. A bonus was the patio bar that was open late which our wedding guests all loved after our reception ended.

Melissa S

12/16/2024

Answered emails quickly, food was great, appreciated the staff for helping with set up and take down! Everything was perfect!

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Kevin C

10/24/2024

Gaelic Park hosted our daughter's wedding this past weekend. Gaelic Park did not simply meet what was desired; they exceeded it - by a lot. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the food, to the service, to the setup exactly as she asked, to the working with her through various details in the pre-wedding stages. Beginning with when they were looking at venues, all the way until the wedding day, Renate was fabulous to work with. No ask was too big or too small for her to do. Leticia on the day of ensured everything went perfectly throughout the evening. What has been lost in so many places in recent years is customer service, and knowing how to work with the customer. Gaelic Park has not lost that. They understand exactly what it means to work with their customer, to achieve what their customer (our daughter and son in law) wanted. They exemplified how other businesses should be run. I am not aware of ANY detail that was missed. Anyone looking for a venue in the Chicago area would be making a mistake if they didn't check out Gaelic Park.

Chrissy B

10/12/2024

I cannot say enough good things about Gaelic Park!! We had it on October 4th in the Tara and it was everything my husband and I pictured and more! Renate was so helpful every step of the way and they worked extremely hard to make it a perfect day! All our guests said the food was fantastic, the drinks were great, and the dance floor was awesome! We also had a gap in between ceremony and reception and the beer garden was open for that which was awesome so guests could grab a drink/snack. All our vendors loved working with them too. If I could do it all again I would pick Gaelic Park every single time!

Gina M

7/01/2024

We had our wedding at Gaelic Park this past Saturday. It was awesome!! Everything went so smoothly and we had a perfect night. The food was great and a lot of our guests told us that they really liked the food - we did family style with the classic chicken/beef/mostaccioli. The soup and rolls were really good too and big salads. They had several options for us to choose from to serve our vegetarians guests as well. We also got appetizers and they were great. They served ice cream as well. We ordered a small tiered cake and sheet cakes from a bakery which they cut and served for us as well. They saved us our leftover cake as well as put the leftover food we didn't finish from our sweetheart table in the fridge for us. They also let us drop of all our decorations the day before and set up everything for us. We really did not need much decorations as the Tara room was beautiful. We had the patio as well which was nice for smokers and people who wanted to hang out outside for a while. There were also cute spots for photos near the patio which was great as it was hot and humid so our bridal party could take a break in the air conditioning in between photos. It is also nice that they have the pub here as anybody that came directly from church could hang out in the pub until our cocktail hour started. We also had our bridal shower here in the Celtic Room and did the breakfast brunch - that was fantastic as well. We enjoyed working with Renate - always responded quickly to emails and phone calls as well as gave us nice advice with our wedding.

Chris D

4/29/2024

Gaelic park and Renate were a pleasure to work with. We have heard such great things about Gaelic park in the past, having attended other events and being from the area. They worked with us to make sure everything went smooth and were willing to do whatever they could to make the wedding planning process easy for us with quick replies to concerns and offering to help any way they could. We could not have been happier with how it went.

Sarah S

11/28/2023

Gaelic Park is such a hidden gem of the southwest suburbs of Chicago. Renate was such a pleasure to work with as she has done this a few times before! She was very communicative and helpful starting the process of picking Gaelic Park as our venue. It does go silent for a while after you book as there is not much to do, but if I had any questions the Banquet team would always be happy to answer them throughout the process. Once it got closer to our wedding day there were times we had to follow up a few times to get an answer, but we did stop by in person and Renate walked us through all of the final touches. We were able to drop our reception items off early and the banquet team takes care of the rest for you, which is amazing and one less worry. When providing instructions on how you want centerpieces, welcome table, memory table, etc., setup be as specific as possible. There is no such thing as too much detail to provide. At the end of the night you don't have to worry about grabbing your items (minus your gifts and any sentimental items) as the banquet team cleans up and packages everything up for you to pick up the next day, one less worry on the day of. Overall, our experience with Gaelic Park was great. We did have some bumps in the road, but Renate was so great to work with and made everything right. We would recommend having your big day at Gaelic Park!

response 01/03/2024

Hi Sarah! We really appreciate the time you took to share this review. We value your feedb...

ack and will make sure our banquet team and staff are made aware. We are so glad to hear that you had an overall positive experience. You deserve to feel taken care of on your wedding day and throughout the planning process! Congratulations! We hope to see you again soon.

Erin M

11/22/2023

Bill and Renate were so helpful and accommodating answering any questions we had through the planning process. Our wedding reception on 11/18 went off without a hitch and the venue was super accommodating to the various dietary needs of our guests and the setup and takedown of our decorations/table settings etc. We had so many compliments from guests and cannot recommend Gaelic enough as a wedding venue.

response 01/03/2024

Hi Erin! Thank you so much for sharing your experience being a CGP couple! We are so glad ...

you had a wonderful time and felt comfortable with us. Thank you! Congratulations!

Nancy S

11/13/2023

We attended a wedding on October 13, 2023. The ceremony was onsite. Although it rained that day, the covered patio was beautiful with the garden chairs and the lights. It stopped raining long enough for us to get some fantastic photos! The food and service were outstanding all night long! Renate and Bill were always available to answer any questions during the planning process!

response 01/03/2024

Nancy - Thank you so much for sharing your guest experience at Chicago Gaelic Park! We are...

so glad to hear you had a great time. We hope to see you again!

Linda W

11/05/2023

Chicago Gaelic Park surpassed our expectations. From the first time we met with Renata, we knew this would be a great experience. When we entered the Celtic room, it was a dream come true. The back lighting was beautiful, the staff was accommodating and friendly, food (filet mignon) was delicious, hot and cooked perfectly. Renata, Melody and Bill did so much to make this perfect. Before and after party was at carriage Pub onsite. Fun, live music, server Kathi is the best. Food was very good as well. Total perfect experience 10+. Thank you for a beautiful day.

response 01/03/2024

Hi Linda! We sincerely appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us. It was a p...

leasure having you! We wish you all the best. Thank you!

Ryan M

12/28/2022

If you're getting married anywhere in the Chicagoland area, I HIGHLY recommend Chicago Gaelic Park. From the very first moment we met with the wedding coordinator, we were sold. Chicago Gaelic Park has been hosting successful weddings for decades, and the expertise is apparent immediately. Our minds were at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. Chicago Gaelic Park worked seamlessly with our vendors, and they took off all of the pressure of having to coordinate logistics between our vendors, especially as the day approached. The staff was absolutely incredible, and the drinks and food were outstanding (especially the cream of chicken and rice soup, which was a HUGE hit). We could not have been more thrilled with the outcome of our wedding reception. Our guests continue to highly compliment Chicago Gaelic Park, even to this day. I will continue to recommend this venue to any couple that I know who are venue-shopping for the rest of my life. Thank you, Chicago Gaelic Park, for your exemplary service to make our day incredibly special. I'll never forget it.

response 01/03/2024

Thank you SO much, Ryan! We are so thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience. Th...

ank you for sharing it with us!

Siobhán M

12/13/2022

Chicago Gaelic Park is THE BEST venue in the southwest suburbs. They are an all inclusive venue providing superb kitchen service, full bar, serving staff, and coordinating staff. They are able to provide both indoor and outdoor options for a ceremony and/or reception. One of my favorite features, that was a big hit at our wedding, is the pub inside Gaelic Park as an after party spot for guests or during the summer, the new outdoor beer garden! The food is incredible, and the staff is timely at serving and the food is HOT and not overdone when it is served. I had over 360 people at our wedding, and there was no complaint from anyone about cold or dry food that can sometimes be common with big weddings. Gaelic Park has been in the wedding business for many decades, and they have a list of vendors in the area they recommend that made planning easier for us. They were accommodating to our requests we specifically had for our day. They are trustworthy to set up the venue space with decorations or center pieces with the provided guidance and items dropped off ahead of time. There are two hotels commonly used within 15 minutes of Gaelic Park for out of town guests as well. If you are looking for a traditional, elegant, flexible venue with both indoor and outdoor options, do not hesitate to reach out to Chicago Gaelic Park!

response 12/16/2022

Hi Siobhán!Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us! We are thrilled to hear th...

at not only you had a great experience, but your guests did as well! We know how important that was to you. We love that you used The Carraig Pub to continue the fun! Thank you very much for letting us be a part of your special memories. Wishing you both the best!

Amber C

12/01/2022

From start to finish, we had a flawless and incredible experience. They Gaelic park team was very hands on and more than helpful throughout our wedding planning journey! We were also able to use our own vendors to elevate the space & add our own personal touch. The food and drinks were also INCREDIBLE. We have had almost everyone tell us this was the best wedding they have ever been to. Planning a 400 person wedding can be stressful but thanks to GP we were able to fully execute our vision without any complications. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you Gaelic Park for making our wedding dreams come true!

response 12/08/2022

Thank you so much, Amber! We are so happy you and your guests had such a wonderful time. W...

e truly appreciate your thoughtful words. You and Mike are a beautiful couple and we wish you all the best!!

Katie H

10/16/2022

Gaelic Park was the perfect spot for us to hold our wedding. We had a large guest list and wanted everyone to fit comfortably in one space. The Emerald Room was beautiful and perfect for our reception. Renate was very forthcoming and knowledgeable about planning our reception. She answered all of our questions and offered great ideas. Renate and her team also decorated our space just as I would have done- they also had everything boxed up the next morning for us to pick up so we didn't have to worry about anything! We liked GP because the party didn't stop when the reception was over, most of our guests hung out at the pub afterward. We decided to do our photos outside and they turned out amazing.

response 10/28/2022

Thank you so much for this kind review, Kaitlin! We loved being a part of your day and we ...

are so happy to help! Thank you for letting us be a part of your beautiful day.

Danielle R

7/23/2022

Gaelic Park was so great! They are extremely accommodating and everything was so affordable. They want you to have a great day without any stress or issues. There are no hidden fees and a lot is included in the price. While Gaelic Park is not as "trendy" as many other venues these days, they are an "old school" place that wants to help you throw a fun party. Your guests won't remember the venue but will remember how much fun they had at Gaelic Park! Don't worry that there are 2 rooms at the venue--they do a great job at keeping them separate.

Ashley G

10/23/2021

We had the best Wedding at Gaelic Park! All of the staff were phenomenal and so accommodating, with covid and the unknown we had to postpone our wedding and they were so great with it all! The food and drinks were the best and people are still raving about it! We had the tara room and the outside was decorated so beautifully! We could not have asked for a better wedding amd experience!!

Brittany B

10/04/2021

We had to change wedding venues during the pandemic and I am so thankful we chose Gaelic Park to host our wedding reception. Renate and Nancy were always there to answer questions and make our vision come true! They set up the room perfectly and made sure everything went off without a hitch. Our day was perfect!

Amy E

5/31/2021

Gaelic Park was everything we wanted for our wedding day! We looked at a LOT of venues, but every time we saw one we kept comparing them to Gaelic. It really was a great decision to go with them. The food was amazing and we loved that they took care of all of the little details.

Quinn T

6/28/2020

Wedding Planners for 2020-2021 Stay Away! Booked a October 2020 venue and had to cancel due to covid unfortunately. Attempted to call venue to speak with the person who set us up, only to wait on hold and told she no longer works here. Transferred to someone else who would was not prepared and said we would not get the deposit back. Referenced contract clause regarding cancellations in this pandemic and was given half ass responses. Decided it was better to eat the money down then to deal with these people any more. In addition, prior to covid disruptions, staff was extremely unprofessional throughout the process. However, we booked 10k + for the event and our family had been to venue before so we wanted to make the best of it. After signing a contract, we heard nothing months later in terms of next steps, day of planning, food options, logistics etc. I figured no big deal they’re probably busy, we’ll reach out and coordinate. They were very unresponsive to calls and emails. When we followed up via email again, a different representative ignored or missed our questions and asked if “we wanted a tour!” I honestly had to laugh out loud. We just signed a contract and you don’t even have us on file? After explaining we had already booked a date and expressed concern if our date was never booked, the original rep then followed up without apologizing and skirted over questions and said we were still booked as planned. In summary, this is by far one of the most unprofessional businesses I have interacted with. The refusal to refund a deposit during a pandemic was the icing on the cake. I’ve written two google reviews in my life, but just could not let this go unspoken of. If you’re planning a wedding here or thinking to, would highly advise against having it here. I’ve been to 3 weddings here before and it was nice. But its not the same staff, maybe theres new management? You don’t need any added stress in planning and we’ve found many other small businesses willing to help us. They’ll help you too. Good luck!

Moira M

5/08/2020

Chicago Gaelic Park was everything we could have asked for and more for our wedding venue! We worked with Lorraine and Renata, and they were absolutely amazing! I called and went in so many times with questions, and they were both very patient and made sure everything was set up exactly how I envisioned it on the wedding day. They made me feel so valued and cared for. The room was set up beautifully, and the food was great! They were very accommodating to the many food allergies our guests had. Everything went smoothly, and Renata and Lorraine handled everything so I was able to just enjoy the night. When we went back the next day to gather our decorations and such, they had already organized everything neatly so all we had to do was pick it up. The price is affordable, and the venue is stunning. Our wedding was in the Tara Room which was perfect for outdoor pictures near the waterfall. Thank you, Gaelic Park, for giving us the wedding of our dreams!

Jen O

2/24/2020

When deciding on our venue, we were limited on locations due to the size of our wedding. With 408 guests that attended our reception, Gaelic Park exceeded our expectations! The planning process with Sharon was easy and smooth. The week of planning with organizing vendors was again, easy and smooth. We were amazed that with a large wedding, every single persons food was warm and not one table was waiting longer than another to be served. I was nervous that the dance floor would be tight with having 40 tables and there was more than enough space for dance and party. The stage was absolutely perfect for our live band, The Walkins, with plenty of space for them. Overall, the service and experience at Gaelic Park is remarkable and we are so thankful we chose this venue for our wedding!

Christina D

2/18/2020

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Gaelic Park and everything they did to make our day more perfect than we could even imagine. At the initial meeting, they blew us away with how detailed they were and how they were able to break everything down for us. We were able to make decisions on EVERYTHING in the room space and they have so many options -- definitely something for everyone. Throughout the entire process, we were guided in the right direction and always felt like they were helping to make OUR day the best day ever. The day of -- I don't even know what to say. We walked into our reception and were in actual AWE of how FABULOUS the room looked. I could not have even planned for the room to be a gorgeous as it was. Our guests LOVED their dinner and raved about the bar service! We all danced the night away until the end of the reception...where we were welcomed into the pub for a bit to continue the celebrations. If you are looking for an all-inclusive wedding venue that TRULY focused on YOU -- you have found it!!

response 02/25/2020

Thanks Christine and Darby for the wonderful review. Your Wedding was Amazing !!

Sarah H

9/29/2019

This place made my day so easy! The Tara room was gorgeous, and the staff was so helpful and kind. The took care of a lot, and the pricing is really great.

Heather M

7/16/2019

Sharon, Philip and Ronada were instrumental in making our wedding day! Sharon contacted my several times to check in with me. She gave me decor advice and walked me through everything. The day of the wedding Ronada set everything up perfectly and even packed it all back up for me to pick up the next day. The bar staff and wait staff were experienced, quick, and friendly. The food was delicious and hot for every guest! I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone!

Kim M

7/10/2019

The crew at Gaelic Park was with us every step of the way. They made sure we felt comfortable and confident as our big day approached, and it gave us a sense of calm knowing that we were in good hands. Leading up to the wedding, I called quite a few times with last minute questions and requests, and never once did I feel judged, or that I was annoying the busy banquet department. Renate and Lorraine organized and facilitated the ceremony, set up the reception room (to a tee!), touched base with us multiple times throughout the reception to make sure we had everything we needed, and were having the best time. They broke down the entire reception room and had it all on a cart waiting for us the next day. The Tara Room was gorgeous, the food was delicious (and plentiful!), and the staff was OVERLY accommodating. I can't speak highly enough about our experience. I wish we could get married there every weekend! Gaelic Park really knocked it out of the park for us, on every aspect of our wedding day.

James T

5/13/2019

My wife and I found Chicago Gaelic Park as our first venue. We loved it from our first look and ended up cancelling all other meetings that day and booked it immediately. Everyone in the banquet department is just phenomenal, they answer emailed quickly, will take calls whenever you have a question. They set up our rehearsal the day before which was great and they were ready to answer any questions our officiant or us had. Now the day of, was perfect. We dropped off the decorations with some pictures the night before and when we got there the room was set up and ready to go. The open bar and service charge is included so no worrying about random charges being added. This was a perfect reception, we had our ceremony right outside on the patio as well and it was just beautiful. We would recommend this venue to anyone who is looking for an affordable, beautiful wedding site. One that literally is a one stop shop.

Robyn S

10/11/2018

Booking our reception at Gaelic Park was the best decision we made! The entire planning process was so smooth and easy. We worked with Sharon and she was extremely helpful and so prompt when it came to our questions. We had so many of our guests telling us how good the food was! Another huge plus is that they decorate the room for you so it was one less thing that we had to worry about on the wedding day. Everything looked gorgeous! Thank you again to everyone at Gaelic Park for making our day so special!

Tammy T

9/06/2018

As soon as I met with the banquet coordinator at Gaelic Park, I knew I wanted to have our reception there. There was no such thing as a silly question or a crazy request. They answered all my questions and got just as excited when I would tell them my ideas and ask if they were okay with my unique requests. Sharon and Loraine were so accommodating, professional, and made sure everything was going smoothly. The fact that they set up your decorations for you and you can drop them off the day before is worth booking with them. Other venues allow you to include services for additional fees. Gaelic Park's price is laid out for you ahead of time with no surprises (everything is included). The evening was perfect. The food was AMAZING! I am still getting complements on how good the food was. Thank you for making our big day stress free!

response 09/14/2018

Tammy, Thank you for such a wonderful review. Your wedding was Amazing! Best of Luck o...

n your future together. Renate, Laurene & Sharon

Shannon L

8/06/2018

From the moment we booked with Gaelic Park, they were nothing but the best. I was initially nervous about not having an actual wedding planner but they made me feel confident throughout the whole planning process that the day would go smoothly. They were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the whole process. A special thank you to Renata she did an awesome job of getting everything set up just as we had asked on the day of. She made everything run perfectly. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy. Another special thank you to Luanne who helped out towards the end of the night :) It truly was an awesome day.

response 09/14/2018

Thank you Shannon. It was our pleasure to make your Wedding so special! Best of Luck on y...

our future together. Renate, Laurene & Sharon

Annie T

7/24/2018

Chicago Gaelic Park was the best venue for a wedding. The banquet staff was so friendly and accommodating. I never felt that they pushed any of the add ons (table cloths, lights, etc.) on me just to make money. They wanted to make sure that the wedding was exactly how I wanted it to be! This venue has a large dining menu, great drink selection, four banquet halls, an Irish pub, a bridal suite and great support. Something that I thought was great was that they allowed any dessert to be brought in; my cousin has a baking business and she made us cupcakes. One venue we looked at said that we needed to go to Orland bakery, but Gaelic Park understands that some brides do not want this. Very affordable, very fun time!

response 07/24/2018

Thanks Annie. We appreciate your support! Best of luck on your future together. Renate, La...

urene & Sharon

Pati B

7/12/2018

We had never attended a wedding at Gaelic Park before, but as we were looking for our venue, it just seemed perfect for our wedding. Throughout the entire planning process, the team at Gaelic was wonderful to work with. They answered all of our questions and gave us clarity where we needed it. The day of, they were there with all of our details in mind! Renata took me in to see our room before our guests arrived and it was a dream! The ladies checked in with us throughout the night in case we needed anything, which was great! The food was fantastic, too! (We are still getting compliments!) There were a few other events on site that evening, but we were so well taken care of and having so much fun that we didn’t even notice! Thank you!

response 07/24/2018

Thanks Pati! You were wonderful to work with also! Best of luck on your future together. ...

Renate, Laurene & Sharon

Molly L

7/11/2018

Where do I begin?! As a bride who didn't enjoy the wedding planning process, Gaelic Park was absolutely amazing!! Everyone went out of their way to make the whole process smooth and stress-free. The banquet coordinators (special shout out to Sharon!) were professional, kind, and got back to us right away. Gaelic Park made sure everything was perfect from the delicious food, beautiful room, and all the little details. Our guests said it was one of the best weddings they have been to. I can't recommend Gaelic Park enough! Thank you for making our day so special!

response 07/24/2018

Thank you Molly! Best of luck on your future together. Renate, Laurene & Sharon

Kim B

7/10/2018

We cannot say enough about how much Gaelic Park did to make our day special. The staff was absolutely amazing, from the beginning to the end. Every person helped to make us feel at ease. The staff is very knowledgeable and patient and most importantly, caring. They want nothing more than to make your day the day you imagined it to be. Words do not fully express our gratitude and appreciation!

response 07/10/2018

Thank you for sharing your special day with us! We appreciate your kind words. Best of lu...

ck on your future together. Renate, Laurene & Sharon

Jolene G

7/07/2018

I did not want any part in placing a wedding (as a bride) the most important thing was just marrying my husband! I dreaded the idea of picking out all those tiny details I could care less about and was freaking out something would go wrong the day of. Renata and Lorene made everything go flawless throughout the entire process and day of. People said it was the best wedding food they have ever had (I’ve never been to one wedding where I thought the food was semi decent!) we are forever grateful and would recommend this , not only to have a ceremony but the reception as well! Thank you so so much for giving us the best day of our lives and as stress free as possible. Everyone from the front desk office, bar tenders, planners etc were amazing and caring! Again thank you more than anything!!! We have been recommending you to our future couple friends left and right! Sincerely thanks, Jolene C.

response 07/09/2018

Thank you both. It was our pleasure! Best of luck on your future together. Renate, Laure...

ne & Sharon

Logan J

6/03/2018

We have our wedding there yesterday and it was absolutely gorgeous! They did such a lovely job helping get everything ready before the wedding to make the wedding so perfect. Everyone at Gaelic park is so friendly and on to of everything!!

Leslie S

5/21/2018

Had our wedding this past weekend. It was amazing. The staff made sure we were happy and set up everything and took it down. Took so much stress off us and our parents. I wish they would have served our cake to everyone instead of putting it on our sweets table, but that’s my only complaint. I also wish that they would have had some spot lights on the fountain outside because it’s beautiful and would have looked so good at night time pictures! They really go above and beyond.

Peggy M

1/02/2018

Gaelic Park made our wedding more memorable! We have been coming here for a long time so when it came time to picking a wedding venue it was a no brainer. However, we did shop around some other local venues and Gaelic Park by far was the best value. The banquet staff, Sharon and Renata, were fantastic and made planning easy and stress free! The day of went so smooth and if anything went wrong we sure didn’t know and they handled it. We chose plated filet and chicken for our dinner and they were able to serve our very large crowd quickly & without any delay. The food was delicious & cooked to perfection. After dinner both bars were open, so our guests never waited for drinks. If you are looking for a venue for a wedding or event look no further than Gaelic Park, you won’t be disappointed!

Donald P

10/28/2017

We had such a great experience with Gaelic Park for our wedding Ceremony and Reception! Renate, Caroline, and Sharon went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best day possible! Communication was smooth and easy, staff was accommodating & Friendly and the location is beautiful while also being very easy to commute to. We had our ceremony out on their patio garden area which was absolutely beautiful! Our guests were all raving about it! Our reception was in the Tara Room which was perfect for our size wedding (140 people). The food served was delicious - The chicken... so good!! My wife and I had such a blast on our big day. We will sure to visit Gaelic Park again soon and have a pint in the Pub!

Mary G

9/20/2017

What was suppose to be the wedding dream for my daughter and son inlaw was a nightmare...The wedding cake was to be wrapped for bride and groom to take home, we had other cakes for guests, Gaelic staff members cut entire cake including top layer and served it...Yes they did compensate us for the cake however we had several decorating items that were stolen and we had a bridal basket in ladies bathroom with toiletries for our guests and staff members stole everything, they even stole our our lovely gold soap holders that we purchased to hold soap... All we received was an apology...I would think twice about having a wedding at this facility, not at all what we expected and for what you pay definitely not worth the distress it had on our family...

John A

9/18/2017

Gaelic Park was what we believed to be a quality venue. The staff, specifically Renata, was great to us. She helped coordinate the day and did her best to make sure everything went as planned. The venue was beautiful and the food was complimented on by our guests. The night of the event the garden gate was locked per our photographer so we did not take any pictures outside. The next day is when we received news from numerous guests that one of the bartenders, Ann, was extremely rude to them as she made it seem like an inconvenience to serve some and rolled her eyes at guests for a request as simple as water. We also found out the morning after that our wedding cake was cut and served on the dessert table when it was supposed to be cut and wrapped as we had other desserts for the guests. These directions were clear in the instructions as Marian (Manager) and Renata showed it to us in the paper work the morning after. Due to this, we did not have our wedding cake to have for the following year on our anniversary which highly upset my wife. They did compensate us, but the mistake is one she will forever remember as I believe most brides would/will. We also found that numerous decorative items were missing the morning after when we came to pick them up and a basket full of toiletries and other items were missing which were placed in the ladies bathroom. These items were in the ladies bathroom at the end of the evening after all of our guests departed per several family members including the bride's mother. Gaelic could not provide a reason as to why these items were missing and could only apologize for the missing items. This led us to the conclusion that employees of Gaelic Park either threw the decorations and other items out or stole them. Either instance is absolutely disgusting and became the icing on the cake for our experience here. Not only did we have complaints in the morning, a missing wedding cake, but now we had personnel from an establishment that we trusted in, stealing from our wedding. I again cannot say enough good things about Renata who assisted in our wedding planning at Gaelic Park. However, due to the experience we had, especially pertaining to the missing items, I will not recommend this venue to anyone I know. Being a police officer for eight years, this is not a place were I would recommend my family and friends to celebrate their wedding day after what occurred.

Ali J

9/16/2017

Where do I begin! Everything with Gaelic was AMAZING!!! Amazing prices, absolutely beautiful ceremony and reception there! Renata was FABULOUS!! She made sure everything went off without a hitch and it turned out absolutely perfectly!!! So so so glad we had our wedding thee and would recommend it to anyone considering where to have there wedding! Perfect day!!! Thank you so much!!

Leigha D

9/07/2017

The best place to have your wedding! The staff there is amazing. They are so helpful. They decorated for me and took everything down after. They are reasonably price and the food is amazing. There isn't one thing I could complain about. Renata is great and makes it easy for the bride so they don't stress.

Ann M

7/19/2017

This venue was absolutely perfect. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They made our day effortless and beautiful.

Nicole P

6/03/2016

Gaelic Park was so amazing! They made my wedding so stress free and were so nice and accommodating. Our reception was in the Tara Room and the room looked amazing! It was set up so nice and looked so great! I could not say enough great things about Gaelic Park. We loved our wedding and had such a great time! We found most of our vendors through the bridal show and they were all awesome!

Katie B

1/25/2016

We LOVED having our wedding at Gaelic Park! The price is affordable and reasonable and the Emerald Room was a beautiful setting that can accommodate a wide range of guests, we had 300 and it was perfect! All of our vendors collaborated well with Gaelic Park and everything went smooth. The best part was the service we received, Colleen was like having a personal wedding planner! She met with us and discussed the set up and layout of our wedding which included a few extra elements because it was New Year's Eve, and everything was set up perfectly, all the details were taken care of, and then they packed it all up and put it away for us to pick up another date. It was also beautifully decorated for the Holidays which added something special to the setting. The service and price were wonderful, the food and bar service was excellent, and it was beautifully set up! Definitely recommend - especially working with Colleen!

Jackie C

11/05/2015

I had my wedding here at the end of September. My wedding night was beautiful, the reception was affordable, food was delicious, and everyone had a great time! I am very appreciative for everything the staff did to make that possible. I just want to mention a few things that I had trouble with because I feel like they would be 5-star worthy with a few improvements! From the time we booked last year, the staff in the banquet department has changed as Jodie is no longer with them. As we got closer to the wedding, we had a VERY hard time getting in touch with anyone to finalize very important details. Many emails, voicemails, and messages left with office staff were left without a response. When we would finally get the chance to speak with someone, they would say "Let me look into that and get back to you" and again, we would hear nothing for days. We had to eventually go there in person to get anyone's attention. Usually, we would get the information we needed face-to-face. I do want to note that Gaelic Park was very accommodating and lenient in terms of what you could bring in from the outside and did a great job of making our reception room look pretty by setting up all of the things we brought in. PLEASE BEWARE: We took most of our things home the night of the wedding, but my brother in law went to Gaelic Park the next morning to pick up anything that was left over, such as leftover favors and centerpiece supplies (mirrors, vase gems, the extra candles and lights that weren't used) and all they gave him were the flower arrangement that were at the head table and said they had nothing else. They even misplaced the cupcake stand we had rented. I found that odd because I spoke to the coordinator on duty myself at the conclusion of the reception. I was trying to get the box for it from under the table to bring it with us and she assured me twice that she would pack it up and give it to my brother in law the next day. Surprise - gone. When I got back from my honeymoon and called to ask about the cupcake stand, I again had trouble getting in touch with anyone for a few days, and when I finally did, she said they didn't have it. Gaelic Park is a great venue, and I'm happy with the way my wedding turned out, but the customer service really needs to improve.

Courtney S

3/28/2015

made the process easy! Always available for questions, payment plans allowed, great food and drinks!

Megan M

3/24/2015

I just had my wedding reception at Gaelic Park, and it was unbelievable. The food was great, and so was the service. I highly recommend the place.

Colleen H

1/02/2015

We loved Gaelic Park. They were very flexible and were open to any ideas we had for layouts/timelines of the night. They set up the room exactly as requested. Prior to the event, they were always available for questions and very helpful with any concerns we might have had. The food was great. The night went seamlessly.

Jennifer C

11/24/2014

My husband and I had our reception at Gaelic Park in October 2013. They were amazing! The staff was extremely helpful with our whole planning process. They made suggestions for bakers, DJs, photographers, etc. They helped keep me on schedule, and were very easy to get ahold of when I had questions. I dropped off all of my decorations the day before our wedding, and they set them up perfectly. They also took down all of our decorations and had them all boxed up and ready to be picked up the next day (Which is so helpful since some reception venues make you clean up your own decorations!). The prices at Gaelic Park were great, the venue is gorgeous, and the staff is TOP NOTCH! You can't beat this place!

Lauren C

10/01/2014

Loved Gaelic Park! Right price for great service, amazing food, and very nice venue. We had the Large room (emerald) everything was taken care of. All the ladies that we worked with were very accommodating and helpful. Definitely recommend them! Everyone raved about the food!

Nicole R

3/24/2014

The wedding was absolutely beautiful at Gaelic Park. The service was not the greatest. Our centerpieces were cleared out at the end of dinner, people who ordered vegetarian dishes were told they didn't have enough vegetarian dishes, the doors weren't open to our room until the exact time the reception started, leaving the lobby very crowded. We made plans to pick up our things the morning after the wedding and were told they would all be in our bridal room. We got there in the morning to find our stuff was missing and nobody knew where it went.

Nikki

12/31/2013

We can honestly not say enough positive things about Gaelic Park! Our experience was absolutely wonderful from the beginning. Gaelic Park was the last venue that we looked at, and after our visit with Jan, our minds were made up. Not only do people speak volumes about the food and service at this particular location, but we loved the fact that there was a bar on-site for the party to continue once the reception was over. We set the date about 14 months before the wedding. As we got deeper into planning all the details, I contacted Gaelic Park several times to get clarification for various things. They were so responsive throughout the whole process, which put me at ease. When it came time to do the final walk through, this is when the staff at Gaelic Park really shined. We were able to get a feel for how the room would look set-up on the day of the wedding. When Jody suggested where things like our late night food and photo booth would be located, she would provide explanation on why it works set-up in a particular way, which was perfect. After running through the menu and all the details, we still had some lingering questions. Jody was able to answer everything and then some! She really took the time to make sure we were comfortable with all the details, and that my mind, as the bride, was at ease! At the end of our walk-through, Jody let me know that she would have the doors to the reception locked until we were able to view it. This was such an important detail to me that I honestly had never thought of. My husband and our parents were able to view the room first, and really take in all the planning that had gone into the whole day. It was a very special moment for us! One that I had never even thought of!! Overall, I could not be happier with how our reception went. If there were any issues, I did not know about it. Jody and the staff at Gaelic Park had everything covered. The food was amazing, and we are still getting compliments on how tasty it was!

Meghan P

12/19/2013

Gaelic Park made our day even more special than it already was. Working with Jody and Jan was very easy and they took care of everything for us. The food was fantastic and the Emerald Room was beautiful. Our guests had a fabulous time.

Michelle D

12/18/2013

Our reception went so smoothly. The staff at Gaelic Park were amazing! From the banquet planners to the servers, and bartenders. Not to mention everything was decorated beauifully! The food was delicios, and all of our guests had a great time!

Kelly B

10/15/2013

Gaelic Park was a great place for my bridal shower. They worked with our budget and were very accommodating.

Val Z

9/28/2013

We viewed many reception venues, and none of them beat Gaelic Park. The price was the most reasonable for our wedding with 175 guests. The staff worked with me to make my special night an absolutely amazing one. The hall looked fabulous! The food was delicious! Beautiful scenery for our wedding photos! If I had to choose again... I would choose Gaelic Park!!

N W

8/31/2013

We couldn't have asked for a better venue!! Thanks to Jody and Jan, our reception was great! I would highly recommend Gealic Park for a wedding or any other type of event. Our guests are still talking about what a lovely time they had and EVERYONE loved the food!

Mark L

8/08/2013

overall our experience here was wonderful. Services during dinner to the head table could have been improved. The brides dinner was taken away before she was done with it. Other than that the staff was very attentive and very helpful during the event in the planning process.we hold our ceremony outdoors before the wedding and I would highly recommend you do this if it is an option for you.

7/14/2013

Gaelic Park was the best venue for our wedding. We had such a wonderful wedding and Jan & Jody were amazing. The whole staff was so accommodating! My husband and I have received countless compliments from our guests about the gorgeous setting (we were married outside under the pergola), great service and delicious food. We could not have asked for a more perfect venue. Thank you Jan, Jody and the entire staff at Gaelic Park. You made our wedding spectacular. Amy & John Vander Weit

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