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Christine Abbinante
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Elgin Country Club is a charming historical wedding and special event venue located in Elgin, IL, near Chicago. This property features a stunning stone clubhouse set against the backdrop of soaring oaks and rolling hills.
Elgin Country Club is a versatile setting for weddings of up to 180 guests. On this naturally beautiful property, you can enjoy an outdoor ceremony surrounded by lush foliage. Then, move the celebration into the Oakview Ballroom, where large windows and dazzling chandeliers fill the space with inviting light. Celebrate your love with a night of dining and dancing with your loved ones in this charming room.
Your “Happily Ever After” starts here with an experience of gracious, personalized service, exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, and breathtaking views. We would be delighted if you would share your wedding day dream and allow us to tend to every detail for this once-in-a-lifetime event!
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Country Club
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Christine Abbinante
Director of Catering
Christine has served as the Catering Director since 2002, bringing over two decades of expertise to her role. Prior to this, she held the position of Director of Membership and Marketing from 1999 to 2002. In 2016, she further expanded her skill set by earning a Wedding Planner certification. Before joining Elgin, Christine worked as the Banquet Manager at Rolling Knolls Country Club. A lifelong resident of Elgin, Christine pursued studies in accounting and banking at Elgin Community College. Outside of her professional accomplishments, she is married and is a proud mother and grandmother.
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5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Megan L
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5.0
10/25/2025
We absolutely loved our experience and so glad we chose the Elgin Country Club as our wedding venue! Christine helped to make sure that the day was everything we wanted and was so ...
incredibly helpful. We had a big wedding with lots of allergies and special requests, all of which were taken seriously and handled with care. Everything was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and the price was very reasonable!
Kinga S
5.0
9/05/2020
We absolutely loved our experience with Elgin Country Club. We had our wedding during the pandemic; Christine was incredibly helpful in adjusting our plans and needs with the chan...
ging rules and guidelines. The downsized event was beautiful; the staff were incredibly professional and helpful. We are very glad that we were able to have our wedding here.
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Nicole P
5.0
8/08/2017
We just had our bridal shower here on Sunday and it was nothing short of AMAZING. Everyone was so accommodating. The food was delicious. Our guests are still raving about everythi...
ng!! Thank you so much Christine!
Samantha S
5.0
10/11/2014
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at the Elgin Country Club on July 27th, 2014. We could not be more pleased with the country club and how the wedding turned out, it ...
went above and beyond our expectations! The site itself is gorgeous with a beautiful green golf course and an inside that has a timeless feel with huge glass windows overlooking the course. The staff was super accommodating and very friendly, the food was fantastic (my father still can't stop talking about it!), and everything to the tiniest details were taken care of so we didn't have to stress on our wedding day!
We worked with Christine from the club and were so impressed! Not only did she help plan the entire wedding from beginning to end, but she worked behind the scenes day of to make sure that everything went off without a hitch!
We are very happy that we chose the Elgin Country Club and recommend it to anyone planning a wedding!
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