All-inclusive Rustic/Elegant Venue!
$12,500 starting price
Chicago and Western Suburbs
Service area
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Patti Southern
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Fishermen’s Inn welcomes the opportunity to host your wedding. We offer a blend of rustic elegance and natural beauty coupled with professional services and exquisite cuisine to make your wedding an occasion to remember.
At Fishermen’s Inn your guests will experience a tradition of excellence long revered and remembered, along with gourmet cuisine and a gorgeous view of our magnificent property. Our team of experienced professionals, commitment to excellence and one of a kind natural setting set us apart from other Northern Illinois venues.
We understand the trust and responsibility that is given to us when we partner with you for your special event. We recognize that your choice of where to hold your wedding and/or reception is an important one, and we hope you will consider our venue.
Fishermen's Inn is a stunning wedding venue in Elborn, IL.
What You'll Love About Fishermen's Inn
Couples that celebrated their wedding here loved this venue's breathtaking setting. The space is even more beautiful in person. The team goes above and beyond to create an unforgettable celebration, ensuring professional, friendly service at each stage of the wedding planning process. Read through the reviews to see what past clients have said about their experience here.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1,500
Ceremony:
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Bar services:
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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. Peak season for this venue is May-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor 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
Barn
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Patti Southern
Owner
I LOVE my job and I LOVE making people happy! My goal, along with our staff, want you, your guests and your vendors to feel like family!
My husband and I started Fishermen's Inn in 2012! We loved the idea of having a venue where everything was included except for your vendors to make your planning process easy and stress-free! We also wanted to make sure our couples, their families, and their guests felt like they were getting an experience of a lifetime!
Fishermen's Inn is a little piece of heaven that I would love to share with you!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.0131 reviews
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Fishermen's Inn is highly praised for its exceptional service, beautiful grounds, delicious food, and seamless planning process. Multiple reviewers highlight the attentive and professional staff, including Erin and Kate, who ensured a stress-free and perfect wedding day. The all-inclusive packages, gorgeous modern barn setting, and outstanding service from staff members like Jon and Tara garnered enthusiastic compliments from guests, making it a highly recommended venue for couples seeking convenience, beauty, and exceptional service in their wedding experience.Review photos
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Kelly Q
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5.0
7/31/2024
This venue is the most perfect place to get married! We toured many places, and once we came here, we fell in love. It's absolutely gorgeous, and the pictures do not do it justice! But the added draw to this venue is the people. Patti, the owner, really took the time to get to know us on our tour and sat down with us laying out all of the date options and costs. Most other places show you around in 20-30 minutes and call it good. But she spent 2 hours with us on our tour and made us really feel like she cared. Well as our wedding process continued on, it was so easy to tell that not only she cares, but so does everyone who works there! We were assigned a coordinator, Kate, and she helped us bring to life every vision we had for the day. She was so sweet, personable, organized, and absolutely phenomenal! But the awesome people did not end there! On our wedding day, there was a whole team of people there who were fulfilling every need and fixing any problem that arose. We did not have to worry about one single thing. Even our photographer and videographer said they have never seen a place so organized and put together! We got SO many compliments on the venue from our guests, and the day went so smoothly. I cannot scream loud enough that every single couple should have their wedding here! It is unlike any other place and you will have the smoothest and best day of your life!
Ashley S
5.0
2/08/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding venue! From start to finish, everything was seamless. The staff was amazing- attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. They thought of every little detail, from a special champagne swap for the bride to a personal plate of appetizers, so we actually got to enjoy the incredible food.
Speaking of the food, it was incredible! Our guests are still raving about it! The stunning grounds provided endless picture-perfect backdrops that we will cherish for a lifetime. We absolutely loved the modern barn feel which is the perfect mix of rustic charm and elegant touches.
One of the best things about this venue is that everything is included, from the ceremony to the food and drinks, making the planning process so much easier. From beginning to end, our wedding was truly picture-perfect. If you’re looking for a venue that combines beauty, convenience, and outstanding service, this is the place. We couldn’t have picked a better spot to say, “I do!”
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Katy M
5.0
12/10/2024
We can’t thank Fishermen's Inn enough for going above and beyond for our wedding. From start to finish, everyone was professional, kind, helpful, and excited right along with us. We looked forward to every meeting, and having Erin at the helm of the event gave me so much comfort. Patti, has done an incredible job of building something beautiful, and we appreciate all of the care she has put into her business - it shows!
On our wedding day, from the moment I walked into the space, I felt like royalty. Erin did a great job of running the show, and Tara gets a special award for sprinting back up to the bridal suite when I forgot my bouquet for the ceremony! Everyone commented on how good the food was and made a point to mention how incredible the staff & service was throughout the whole night. Jon, is incredible at what he does managing the bar. He helped wrap everything up at the end of the evening, helped coordinate space for our last dance together, helped us pack up, and saw us off at the end of the night.
Our only sadness is that we don’t get to do it again! Now we need to try to snag an invite to a Fishermen’s Inn wedding so we can go back for a visit! Wishing the Fishermen's Inn team many years of success, and thank you for making our wedding such an incredible event.
Linda O
5.0
10/29/2024
We can't say enough what an amazing job the Fishermen's Inn team did for our wedding. From the initial visit, Erin, Patti, Felecia, and team were so kind and personable and took all of the stress out of the planning process. Everything on our wedding day went exactly according to plan, and months later we are still getting compliments from guests on the food and atmosphere. We truly can't recommend Fishermen's Inn enough, they made our wedding day incredible!
Danielle V
5.0
10/10/2024
My husband & I got married at Fishermen’s Inn in August 2024. From the beginning, when we toured the venue with Patti in 2022, it was nothing short of amazing. She explained everything in detail, giving us a quote of around how much it’ll cost for the amount of guests. The entire planning process was a breeze, we had the food tasting (the food is AMAZING, we keep getting compliments on the food from our guests) & 2 meetings with our day of coordinator which took sooo much stress off from wedding planning. The day of the wedding went so smooth with the way they have everything planned out. The grounds are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We would recommend this venue to everyone!
Joe S
5.0
9/06/2024
I just wanted to let you know that you guys are absoulutly phenominal !! My daughters wedding on Friday 8/30/2024 was !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have received nothing but compliments. Your staff is incredible. The grounds were incredible. The food !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The presentation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had an absoulutly great time. You made the special day !!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank You !!
Katie C
5.0
8/27/2024
Fishermen's Inn went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony and reception were beautiful and went smoothly! We especially appreciated our day-of wedding planner, Kate, who met with us twice leading up to the big day! Her planning ensured we we're organized and had everything covered so that we could enjoy it all!
Melissa S
5.0
8/19/2024
My fiancé and I are newly engaged and looking for venues. Fishermen’s Inn stood out for its location, stunning estate, amenities, and as a venue as a whole. The owner, Patti, was prompt in her response and had incredibly well formatted pricing and package information readily available so we could decide to move onto a tour. While the venue is out of our budget, Patti, left a great impression compared to similar upscale estates in the area. We really just wanted to compliment her on her professional courtesy during our search.
Quinn F
5.0
8/13/2024
This venue was AMAZING for our wedding day! From the tour, to the planning process, to our wedding day all our questions were answered quickly and we felt so valued. We immediately fell in love with the gorgeous venue and grounds and the impeccable service topped it off. We planned our wedding from out of state so our day of coordinator was beyond helpful! We had a perfect wedding day at Fishermen’s Inn and many guests complimented the venue, the service, and the food.
Brooke J
5.0
6/25/2024
This venue was the absolute most BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT location we could have imagined for our ceremony and reception. The staff at the Fishermen's Inn was kind and professional. Everything ran so smoothly because of them. Kate was our wedding coordinator and she made the planning process fun and stress-free. Our friends and family are still talking about how perfect this venue was!
Hannah B
5.0
5/28/2024
A truly stellar venue with professional and friendly staff. Our coordinator Kara was incredible, and her insight and expertise were invaluable throughout the whole planning process. Kara and Fishermen’s Inn staff were instrumental in making the evening magical. They managed the night behind the scenes and there were absolutely no hiccups (if there were - we certainly didn’t notice them!). The grounds were wonderfully kept and landscaped, and the venue itself is beautiful. The food was AMAZING and they were able to accommodate all our guests’ dietary restrictions and allergies. We are so completely happy having had our wedding here.
response 06/25/2024
Hannah - What a thoughtful review! The kindness that you and Matt, your families and frie...
nds showed to our staff made it very easy to take such good care of you. Thank you for your kind words - we so appreciate it!
Kristen B
5.0
2/08/2024
Not only is this wedding venue absolutely stunning, but our coordinator Kara was extremely helpful. The staff at Fishermen's Inn knows what they are doing, and the day went perfectly. I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants a rustic yet upscale, elegant wedding.
Sue K
5.0
1/09/2024
Everything about the event and venu was amazing. Te staff and coordinators are phenomenal at every level. They are so amazing that my daughter is using them for he wedding in a few months. The food was impressive, the decor was perfection, the grounds were immaculant, and the staff took care of every detail so that my husband and I could enjoy our celebration. You get what you pay for. If it is within your wedding budget, this is the place you want to choose for your big day.
Caitlyn W
5.0
1/08/2024
Fishermen's Inn DEFINES excellence. They make every part of the wedding process as easy as it can be, from start to finish. Their planning, food, bartending, and overall service are top tier.
We wanted to chose a venue that was as all-inclusive as possible. We were able to plan our wedding from out of state thanks to the amazing team at Fishermen's Inn. They give you recommendations for vendors they love to help you narrow down your search which I found to be extremely helpful.
You really feel like part of the family at Fishermen's Inn and I would recommend this venue to anyone!
response 06/25/2024
Caitlyn & Dakota - what an amazing time we had! I loved being able to be a guest for your...
special day and that you felt like family on your wedding day! Thank you for your kind words.
Elizabeth B
5.0
12/20/2023
Working with the staff at Fishermen's Inn was incredibly easy and super enjoyable. Kara over there is a pro: we had fun in every conversation planning our wedding, and everything we discussed was executed as planned on our wedding day. Fishermen's Inn takes care of so much: the scheduling, the bar, food, seating, decor, etc. Kara worked 1:1 with our florist, photographer, bakery, band, and makeup to schedule the day and make sure everything went by smoothly. So many things that we just did not have to worry about, because Fishermen's Inn was on top of it for us.
The venue was beautiful on the day of our wedding. We loved spending nearly all day there, getting ready, taking photos, and the wedding ceremony & reception itself. The food was tremendously good. Our guests repeatedly mentioned how nice and professional everyone on the staff was, including John the bartender and Kara herself. We'll also shout out Patti, who gave us a hug every time we walked in the door throughout the entire planning process.
Our wedding day was perfect, and we know that was because we picked the best venue around - Fishermen's Inn.
Ashley B
5.0
11/25/2023
The Fishermen’s Inn beyond exceeded our expectations! From the very first time contacting them they were professional and responsive. Any question we had they answers promptly and accurately! The venue is absolutely stunning and very well maintained. Our other vendors also had nothing but good things to say about the fishermen’s inn. They enjoyed working with them and altogether created a beautiful day!
The food was absolutely amazing and our guests were raving about dinner all night. The staff was very attentive and supporting on the day of the wedding. Guests loved everything was at the same location but in different areas of the venue to keep things moving.
The fishermen’s inn was absolutely amazing and they made our wedding day absolutely perfect! We both would recommend them to anyone getting married. They were very easy and wonderful to work with!
response 11/27/2023
Thank you Ashley for the 5 star review and your kind words! It was such a pleasure to work...
with you and Ryan throughout the wedding planning process and on the day of your wedding. You looked absolutely beautiful! I am so happy you had an amazing experience with Fishermen's Inn! - Kara
Molly G
5.0
10/21/2023
My husband and I had the absolute best wedding experience thanks to Fishermen’s Inn! Even from the start, the owner, Patti, took us on a tour of the venue and we never felt rushed once. She also sent us a beautiful hand written note following our tour. We then had our coordinator, Kara, who was very responsive and easy to work with. We really chose Fishemen’s because of its beauty and it is really a one stop shop. They made the wedding day so easy and we had so many compliments on the venue!! Also, the food is INCREDIBLE! We are big foodies so that was important to us. It filled my heart to hear guests say this was one wedding they walked away full from! They also let us get creative with our signature drinks and they were a hit! We also used several of their vendors and all were great to work with.If you want an easy, gorgeous wedding day then look no further than Fishermen’s Inn!
response 11/27/2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy that you had such a great experience at F...
ishermen's Inn! I enjoyed working with you both throughout the wedding planning process and the day of your wedding. We appreciate you having the confidence in Fishermen's Inn for one of the best days of your lives! It was fun to talk about our love for German Shorthair/Longhair pointers at all of our meetings. Your signature drinks and sign is still one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures of Fishermen's Inn. Molly, you looked absolutely stunning and just so so so happy :) Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! - Kara
Emma S
5.0
10/20/2023
I cannot say enough good things about Fishermen’s Inn. Patti gave us our first tour and explained everything so thoroughly to us. We could clearly tell from our first visit that the staff was extremely organized, the venue layout was well thought out, and they were highly experienced in successfully planning and executing weddings and other events. Once we booked with them, we were paired with their coordinator Kate, who worked with us thoroughly during the planning process to make sure every detail was discussed and carried out. Kate answered all of our questions and concerns promptly, lead us through 3 planning meetings to iron out all the details, and was patient and kind throughout the entire planning process. During our rehearsal, multiple people in our bridal party told me how impressed they were with the organization of Kate and then venue. The rehearsal was run smoothly and efficiently, and we were able to practice all details of the ceremony so everyone was prepared. Arriving to the venue the day of our wedding was a dream. We planned for food to be provided for lunch, and it was promptly served after we arrived. I was very nervous, but arriving at the venue and seeing that everything was handled and was going smoothly eased my nerves greatly. We stayed promptly on schedule with the help of Kate and other Fishermen’s Inn staff, and I felt we were seamlessly guided through the day. There were times when I was panicked because I didn’t know what time it was or if we were on schedule with our timeline, but then Kate or another staff member would swoop in and reassure us that everything was on schedule. At the end of the night, I kept saying to my husband “I don’t think anything at all went wrong!” Still to this day, I feel like everything went according to plan and the day went perfectly. Even if there were any issues, my husband and I didn’t hear about them or have to deal with them, which might be the best part! We have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how good the food was. I would not change a single thing about our experience with Fishermen’s Inn. If you are looking for a venue that has their stuff together, makes the planning process WAY less stressful, and walks you through every step of the way to create the wedding day of your dreams, Fishermen’s Inn is it!!!
Kara L
5.0
10/17/2023
Fishermen's Inn is the perfect venue for a wedding! Since touring the venue, we knew it was the one for us and we had absolutely no regrets throughout the whole process! Our coordinator Kate was amazing while we planned the wedding. During the planning process, we lived out of state and they were very accommodating with our meetings and staying in touch. They took care of everything from the food and alcohol to providing and awesome vendor list and taking on the shuttles to make sure everything was perfect for the day. The food was AMAZING and the venue was absolutely stunning! They made me question if wedding planning was even hard with all the work they took on that I didn't have to worry about. Kate made it seem like our wedding was the only one she was working on while working on all her other events. The week of the wedding, she was always available to talk, especially when it came to our weather. We had to change the ceremony to be inside last minute due to rain but you wouldn't be able to tell at all if you were attending the wedding. The guests were in love with the venue especially the separate rooms for the dinner portion and the dancing. It gave everyone a chance to be in the area they were most comfortable in. The whole day went off without a flaw and it's hard to say that for some weddings. I cannot recommend this venue and Kate enough!
Colleen T
5.0
10/11/2023
Everything was wonderful! Kara, Sally, Patti and everyone at Fishermen's Inn made our wedding a night to remember! We had guests talking about how beautiful the venue is, the food veing outstanding, and how well organized the team is. We appreciate everything that Fishermen's Inn did to help make our day special, and their communication and organization is top notch! Very easy to work with and very well experienced, I highly recommend them for your next wedding.
response 10/12/2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy that you had such a great experience at F...
ishermen's Inn! I enjoyed working with you, Frank and your families throughout the wedding planning process and the day of your wedding. We appreciate you having the confidence in Fishermen's Inn for one of the best days of your lives! You both are the sweetest and I loved how you showed yourselves through the décor on your wedding day. I am so happy I was lucky enough to share your wedding day with you both. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! Love, Kara
Maddie P
5.0
9/07/2023
I didn't have to stress about one thing because this venue is so experienced and organized. They have every single detail nailed down to a t. Kara was so incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and made it so easy to make sure our special day was absolutely perfect. Not only was the food amazing, but the ambiance of the venue is unmatched. Truly such an amazing experience and I would absolutely recommend for any engaged couple!
response 09/11/2023
Maddie! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was my pleasure to work with you, Armani...
and your families these past 6 months. What a beautiful wedding day you had. You both looked stunning! I am so happy I was lucky enough to share your wedding day with you both. Thank you for trusting me and Fishermen's Inn to host the wedding of your dreams. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! - Kara
Travis M
5.0
9/07/2023
Fishermen's Inn could not have been a better venue for our wedding. The grounds were absolutely amazing and the staff was always professional. Kara was extremely helpful to work with throughout the process and her organization along with the rest of the staff made everything so easy for us. The food at Fishermen's Inn was also top notch! We received so many compliments from our wedding guests that it was one of the best venues they had ever been too! I couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else.
response 09/11/2023
Thank you so much Travis for your kind review! It was such a pleasure working with you, Al...
ison and your families these past 6 months. You both were just the sweetest and so organized. I was so incredibly honored to be a part of your special wedding day. Congratulations on becoming husband and wife. Wishing you all the best on your future together!
April P
5.0
8/10/2023
We had the pleasure of hosting our dream wedding at Fishermen's Inn, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect experience. The staff at Fishermen's Inn went above and beyond to flawlessly execute every aspect of our vision. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, their dedication to ensuring every detail was perfect was remarkable. The ambiance was enchanting with the serene lakes and manicured grounds and provided the most magical backdrop for our special day.
Our coordinator, Kate was truly exceptional. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm were evident throughout the entire planning process (she even had strep the day before our wedding and didn't lose her smile)! Kate's outstanding organizational skills ensured that every aspect of our wedding was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, leaving us and our guests in awe.
Fishermen's Inn not only met, but exceeded our expectations in every way imaginable. The staff's unwavering commitment to turning our vision into reality and Kate's exceptional coordination skills made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. We received so many compliments on the venue, staff, and overall day!
Fishermen's Inn is an absolute gem, thank you for making our wedding day and experience truly unforgettable!
Melanie P
5.0
6/23/2023
This property is very beautiful. We were very lucky this last month. Have a beautiful day to have a ceremony and cocktail hour outside and reception inside. The staff were amazing and attentive to anything we needed. It was great to have a coordinator that worked there. All our guests were impressed with how beautiful the location is and how great their food tasted.
Molly E
5.0
6/04/2023
I cannot recommend Fishermen's Inn enough! From our first visit to our wedding day, they were great to work with! We primarily worked with Kate and she was fantastic! She was very easy to communicate with and had good suggestions when we had questions or needed advice on some things. The food was great and they did a great job accommodating my many food allergies as well as some guest allergies. The day of went SO smoothly due to their wonderful staff which really allowed us to enjoy our day without worrying about logistics. We could not have asked for a better venue to have our wedding at and we can not recommend them enough!
response 06/12/2023
I am so happy that your day went so smoothly and that it was such a great experience for y...
ou! You looked absolutely beautiful on your wedding day! We wish you the best on your new adventure together as husband and wife!
Jacqui N
5.0
5/31/2023
Fishermen’s Inn made our wedding day one we will never forget. From the very beginning just looking at venues, Patti was so kind to us and was giving us great advice even though we hadn’t yet committed to them. Once we said yes, every staff member we came in contact with helped answer our questions with the planning, especially our wedding coordinator Kara. The venue is gorgeous, the staff and service was fantastic, and we had so many guests tell us later that it was the best wedding they had ever been to.
response 06/01/2023
Thank you Jacqui for the 5 star review and your kind words! It was such a pleasure to work...
with you, Patrick and your families throughout the wedding planning process and on the day of your wedding. You looked absolutely beautiful! I am so happy you had an amazing experience with Fishermen's Inn!
Zoe K
5.0
2/24/2023
The easiest Yes. When my now Husband and I were touring Venue's, we went to look at Fishermen's Inn, and actually had another tour scheduled after that. As soon as we concluded our tour at Fishermen's Inn, we immediately cancelled the second tour we had that day. The staff were so incredibly Kind, and were beyond communicative throughout the Wedding planning process. We absolutely LOVED their tasting event they put on for their couples, it was an amazing way to get to taste a variety of their foods in preparation for the big day. Not only that, but when it came to Wedding Weekend, the staff were simply amazing. Constantly checking in with us ladies in the Bridal Suite, making sure the men were taken care of in the Groomsman Suite. Our Coordinator, Kara, was amazing. She would answer all of our tedious emails within minutes, she was always reassuring us that if we had any question to reach out to her no matter what. Fishermen's Inn is the perfect elegant but rustic Wedding Venue that fit our style perfectly. We could not recommend Fishermen's Inn enough!!
response 02/25/2023
Zoe and Brian - the Fishermen's Inn staff are honored to have been part of your wedding da...
y memories and are so happy that your wedding day was amazing! We appreciate your review and wish you all the best on your new adventure together!
Nina G
5.0
2/20/2023
We loved the venue, staff, and entire wedding experience at Fishermen's Inn! Totally exceeded expectations! After deciding that we wanted to have an outdoor wedding ceremony, it was extremely important to me that our venue had an equally-as-stunning indoor option so that we'd be stress-free in case it rained on wedding day. Fishermen's Inn is GORGEOUS. The flowers, ponds, and trees definitely sold us, but the indoor venue space is also incredible. We ended up holding a smaller pre-ceremony marriage contract signing ritual in that indoor space because we didn't want to let it go to waste! The windows are floor-to-ceiling and make you feel like you're on the pond.
While we were initially hesitant about having split rooms for dinner and dancing, we ended up loving the extra space for dancing (side note: hire One Night Band if you want to keep your guests on the dance floor all night!). Also, the food was delicious! Just know that they only have a few specific dates that you can select to do the food tasting, and it's a pre-set menu (meaning you cannot necessarily try all of the dishes you're interested in). We were planning the wedding from out of town, so we ended up making a special trip to be able to taste the food in advance.
Aside from that, Fishermen's Inn was extremely flexible/accommodating and made everything easy for us, even as we navigated planning the wedding remotely!! We ended up swapping out the soup course (it was July) for sorbet, brought in our own wedding cakes from the Cheesecake factory, made COVID-specific requests, and they executed flawlessly. We also had multiple friends/family members come to tour the venue for us while on Zoom calls with us since we couldn't travel when we were making our selection, and they couldn't have been nicer about it. We can't say enough good things about all of the staff. Kate was our planner, and she relieved all the stress on wedding day by taking care of EVERYTHING! She even made sure that appetizers from cocktail hour and lemonade from the ceremony were available in the bridal suite for us after the ceremony as we shared a few private moments together. We loved how organized and detailed our pre-wedding timeline was, and she made us feel like this was the most important wedding in the world!
We are so happy we chose Fishermen's Inn!!!
response 02/21/2023
Thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy that you had such a great experience at ...
Fishermen's Inn! We enjoyed working with you and Joe and your families! We appreciate you having the confidence in Fishermen's Inn for one of the best days of your lives! Wishing you all the best on your new adventure together!
Alexis S
5.0
12/29/2022
Fishermen’s Inn was nothing short of amazing. Throughout the entire wedding planning process Kate, Patti & their team were extremely attentive and helpful. Our day was absolutely magical and went so incredibly smooth because of the process Fishermen’s Inn has in place. The atmosphere, food, service & grounds are incredible. Our guests continue to rave about how much fun they had and how it was the best wedding food they have ever had. Wish we could do it all over again! Thank you Fishermen’s Inn!
Matt M
5.0
11/24/2022
We worked with Kate at Fishermen's and she was super responsive and always willing to help. Everything looked absolutely amazing on the day of and ran smoothly! We fell in love with this venue and would recommend it to everyone!
response 11/27/2022
Thank you for the 5 star review! We're so happy you chose Fishermen's Inn and had the con...
fidence in us to choose Fishermen's Inn for one of the most important days of your lives! Wishing you all the best! Patti
Bridget C
5.0
10/20/2022
Fishermen’s Inn was the first and only venue we checked out for our September 2022 wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our decision after getting married a few weeks ago! It was evident from the moment we walked in that Fishermen’s Inn is unlike any other venue in the area. The staff’s level of service, knowledge and attention to detail are unmatched.
Guests continue to rave about the quality of food, service, landscape and overall atmosphere, saying they never attended a more spectacular venue.
I also can’t say enough good things about our coordinator Kara who was always on top of everything and might actually be the fastest person to respond to emails that I’ve ever met.
Wedding planning felt like a breeze with their planning guide, preferred vendor list and open lines of communication.
Our wedding day was truly the BEST day ever and so much of that is owed to Fishermen’s Inn!
response 11/27/2022
You are so sweet! I am so happy your day was THE BEST DAY ever! Your kind words are what...
help to make our staff shine! Wishing you all the best on your new adventure together! Patti
Brian O
4.0
10/13/2022
Beautiful place very professional
Pattie F
5.0
9/08/2022
Fishermen's Inn was the best choice we made to have our wedding at. The entire day was perfect from beginning to end. Our guests are still raving about how wonderful the food and everything was. Everyone loved how beautiful the venue was inside and out. Our wedding coordinator Kate helped us with everything and was there every step of the way and the owner, Patti was so wonderful to work with as well! We couldn't have asked for a most perfect venue for our wedding. Thank you to everyone at Fishermen's Inn for making our day so special!
response 09/08/2022
Pattie and Pete - It was such a pleasure to have gotten to know you both and share in your...
special day! Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. Wishing you all the best and more! Patti
Charmaine S
5.0
6/12/2022
My husband and I got married at Fisherman’s Inn, it is also the location where he proposed to me. If I could give Fishermen’s inn more than 5 star I would! Firstly the grounds are absolutely stunning! I got a drone footage of the place so I can forever look at how beautiful it is!! Inside the venue is just breathtaking, especially when you have all your wedding decor up too. I have so many great photos!! The staff are incredibly! Patti is the best!! She definitely made me, my husband and my little baby girl like family! We had to postpone our wedding due to covid and Patti was so accommodating. Kara is an incredible wedding coordinator. She has a lot of experience, great recommendations and is so organized, it made me feel at ease during planning and especially on the day. She also decorated my cake so I know she can put cake decorator on her resume now too ha. The day was magical and seamless, and I couldn’t have done it without her. The bar staff were great on the day!! Everyone you meet working there are so caring! They will forever have a place in my heart. Now let me tell you about the food… I still have people raving about the food and we got married in April 2022. They support and serve food from local business which I think is great!! If I could do the day all over again I would in a heartbeat!
response 06/13/2022
It was so wonderful being part of not only your wedding day, but also your engagement! It...
was such a pleasure to work with you both and your sweet little sunshine! Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Come back and visit soon!
Patti
Lauren G
5.0
6/07/2022
Fishermen's Inn was the first venue we toured and we fell in love with it immediately! Our wedding day exceeded all of our expectations, and Kate and the rest of the Fishermen's Inn staff made the day so seamless and we were able to relax and truly enjoy ourselves without worrying about a thing. Kate also helped to make the planning process so easy and was there every step of the way for any question we had leading up to the wedding.
Our guests could not stop raving about our venue- how beautiful and unique it was, the delicious food, and the amazing service.
Thanks to Fishermen's Inn our wedding day was absolutely perfect and we cannot thank them enough!
Christina L
5.0
4/28/2022
My husband and I got married on April 8th at Fishermen’s Inn. We had originally planned to have an outside ceremony and cocktail hour but the weather did not cooperate. One of the reasons we chose Fishermen’s was because they have a beautiful inside ceremony location as well. This made the rain/snow more bearable knowing our backup location was just as picture perfect. I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Fishermen’s Inn. The day of our wedding was flawless and everyone was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. Our guests raved about the service and the food. Thanks for making our day so special!
response 06/13/2022
I am so happy that Fishermen's Inn met your expectations and that your wedding day was fla...
wless! I also love the fact that your guests are raving about our food! I appreciate you taking the time to write a great review! We all enjoyed working with you both and your families! Thanks again!
Shannon A
5.0
4/22/2022
Having our wedding at fishermens was the best decision I made during wedding planning. I thought that living in Washington, DC, planning a wedding in Illinois was going to be super stressful, but the people at fishermens made it the easiest experience ever. They are so organized, helpful, and on top of all the planning. I genuinely did not need to hire a wedding planner because they were so organized and experienced in throwing a great event. From set up to take down they were there every step of the way. I am so appreciative of Kate’s communication and support during this whole process. I would recommend everyone I could to host your wedding at Fishermens. Other pros: they serve and support local businesses including Reims Meat Market (their supplier for their food), they provide all tables and linens, set up of decor is included, they allow parking overnight/transportation, they box up all decor and allow pick up after the event, and they communicate to all your vendors personally to coordinate timing. Overall, I could not be more thankful to the people at Fishermens for making all my wedding dreams come true!
response 04/22/2022
Thank you for your awesome review! It makes my heart happy that the Fishermen's Inn staff...
assisted in making your wedding day the best ever! We hope to see you again one day!
Kathy J
5.0
4/15/2022
We had been working on our wedding plans since June 2019 and we were suppose to have the big wedding we had been planning March 2021 but of course covid happened. They let us still use the venue for our ceremony and some pictures and we rebooked for our big wedding in March 202.
Kara was absolutely AMAZING with all of the rescheduling of all of our different meetings and events. When we got closer (and finding out that we were expecting our first little one), Kara and the Fishermen's Inn team did everything with attention to detail when it came to making sure no one knew until we announced it after dinner. Everything was flawless from start to finish, so many compliments about the food as well as the venue from all of our guests combined!
response 04/22/2022
Thank you for the FIVE star review. It makes me so proud of our staff that they were able...
to make your wedding day all that you hoped and more! We wish you all the best on your new adventure of life!
Asha B
5.0
3/03/2022
Our guests won't stop complimenting us on how great the wedding was. They keep claiming it was "the best wedding they've ever been to". Wish we could take credit for that but really it was Fishermen's Inn's doing.
response 03/03/2022
Asha & Dan - I am so excited to hear that your guests had such a great experience at Fishe...
rmen's Inn! You were both such a pleasure to work with! We hope to see you again one day! Patti
Christina S
5.0
12/16/2021
I can't speak highly enough about Fishermen's Inn!!! From the moment we booked our venue we were impressed with the support, excitement and attention to detail that Fishermen's Inn gave us throughout our engagement! Every detail was incredible. The day of coordination was amazing so much so that as the bride I did not have to worry about anything going awry. The staff at the venue on our big day were incredibly kind and you could tell that they genuinely were so happy for my husband and I.
The venue is stunning. Each room is more beautiful than the last. We loved the rustic chic vibe. Even in winter, the ceremony space was beautiful with candle light down the aisle and at the window. The grounds are also gorgeous. We were able to take our engagement photos at the venue space in the fall which is beautiful at this venue. Our wedding photos are going to be just as beautiful I am sure!
The food was INCREDIBLE. We had so many people tell us that the food was top notch.
I would recommend this venue one million times again. We had the most wonderful day and are so happy we were able to have our wedding at Fishermen's Inn!
Hannah G
5.0
12/08/2021
We had our wedding at Fishermen's Inn in October 2021, and everything was stunning! From the time of booking through our wedding day, Kate, Patti, David, and any staff we interacted with were kind, communicative, and professional. Every corner of this venue—indoors & outdoors--is beautiful, making it a great choice for a wedding at any time of year. When I walked in to the reception space on our wedding day (our ceremony was at a church offsite), it was literally breathtaking! The attention to detail at Fishermen’s Inn is unparalleled. The quality of food & beverage was outstanding—our friends and family are still talking about the tomato bisque and filet mignon. Kate was an excellent day-of coordinator, and I cannot thank her enough for answering so many of my questions & helping to pull off our perfect day! I hope we get the pleasure of attending a wedding at Fishermen's Inn as a guest some day!
Erin C
5.0
11/29/2021
We cannot say enough about how wonderful Fishermen's Inn was to work with. From our initial tour and postponement (thanks COVID), to the day of, they were wonderful to work with. I wanted to get married at FI (rustic, barn- like) but wanted a glam, black- tie wedding. I wasn't sure how we would accomplish this, but it worked out perfectly. Kate was great to work with and really got stuff done. She was responsive to calls and emails. My only qualm with this venue, which is to be expected in the industry I suppose, is how they nickel and dime you for every item/service. Arriving earlier than 11am on the wedding day was $, lunch for the bridal party (you aren't allowed to bring anything at all in) was $$, rentals for china/silverware/linens (you have to use their vendors) were $$$. Don't let the barn/rustic vibe fool you into thinking their services cost any less than fancy hotels or grand venues. This place is expensive, but they deserve every penny for the beautiful event they put on for us. Would highly recommend this venue if you have a healthy budget.
Julie R
5.0
11/16/2021
Our wedding at Fishermens Inn was everything we dreamed of and more. We had to postpone (like many COVID couples) and they were fabulous through the whole process. Every inch of the venue is beautiful and they do everything possible to help with the planning. If you are looking for a beautiful, personal venue- look no further!
Taylor M
5.0
11/07/2021
Truly the best experience ever working with the Fishermen’s Inn. My now husband and I initially toured the venue in 2019 and planned for a 2020 wedding. When covid shut the world down for the year, fishermen’s inn was so incredibly accommodating and supportive of us moving our wedding to 2021. And it was so worth the wait! Kara was amazing to work with as a coordinator and made sure everything during the planning process and the wedding day was so seamless. The venue truly leaves no detail unnoticed for your wedding day. The food served for getting ready on your wedding day to cocktail hour to the sit down dinner is incredible. All of our guests have commented it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. We also have not stopped receiving compliments from our guest about how beautiful the venue is and what a gorgeous wedding we had. Majority of the credit goes to the fishermen’s inn for us having such a beautiful wedding. It is also so incredibly helpful that they are a “one stop shop”. You can have your ceremony and reception there, they cover catering and bar, and they have such a great rental catalog of anything you would ever want to rent for your wedding. Truly could not recommend Fishermen’s Inn enough to anyone considering getting married there. It was an absolute dream experience and a perfect wedding day.
Megan A
5.0
10/28/2021
Fishermen’s Inn was amazing! We are so happy we chose this perfect venue for our special day. We were provided attention to detail and great customer service. Our coordinator Kara made sure we had everything we wanted and she always reassured us in decisions every step of the way. Our guests were very impressed by Fishermen’s Inn and we received many compliments on how tasty the food was! Overall we are beyond grateful to have held our wedding at the perfect venue for us!
Rachael F
5.0
9/22/2021
Fishermen's Inn will always hold a special place in my and my husband's hearts. What a spectacular place! The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and balances rustic vibes with the elegance you want for your wedding. The grounds are stunning rain or shine!
On top of that, their staff is wonderful and so so helpful. Kate was our coordinator and she was so kind and you could tell she cared about making our day run so smoothly! She was so on top of the details and even worked directly with our third-party vendors to communicate the timeline for the day. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of our wedding because I knew she had it all handled.
The one part of our wedding my husband cared about the most was the food, and Fishermen's Inn delivered! The food was fantastic! Our guests are still raving about the meal! They had a lot of options for us to choose from and it was so hard to narrow down our choices because everything was so tasty!
Patty, Kate, and the whole Fishermen's Inn team made the planning process so easy and our wedding day was perfect. We are so blessed to have found them! Hoping we get to attend another wedding there in the future!
Sydney U
5.0
8/29/2021
I can not say enough about how amazing our wedding was at Fishermen's Inn. Everything flowed so nicely and went according to plan! We had the ceremony inside but were still able to use the beautiful gardens for our pictures.
The staff was absolutely wonderful! So genuine and thoughtful with all the planning and made sure that everything went according to plan. They cared so much to make sure that our day was incredible!
We got so many compliments on the food and the drink options and how amazingly beautiful the grounds were by all our guests.
We would recommend this venue to all!!
Elisa M
5.0
8/13/2021
It was an amazing day! They worked with us well, especially with having to postpone due to COVID!
Samantha S
5.0
7/30/2021
Honestly the BEST place to get married at! They were BEYOND wonderful dealing both our sides' parents and the problems they presented, along with dealing with the problem that was 2020! They even worked with us, so we could have our legal ceremony on the day we had picked last year, since it was such a special date to me. I cannot highly recommend them MORE! If you're thinking of making Fishermen's your venue, DO IT! You will NOT be disappoint and and I PROMISE you, your big day WILL BE amazing! We had our wedding here TWICE! Lol 100% the best venue we could've gone with! HUGE shout out to Linda, Patti, Kate, Kara and the rest of the ladies for bending over backwards for us and making everything perfect! You guys are amazing and we're SO grateful for everything you did for us!<3
Cary B
5.0
7/29/2021
We just had our wedding at Fishermen's Inn and everything was incredible! Kara and Patti were very helpful every step of the way. The venue itself is beautiful, the food was delicious, and all of our guests had a great time. Thank you!
Danielle G
5.0
7/07/2021
I don’t even know where to start with this review… Our June wedding was so beyond perfect and I cannot thank anyone except for Fishermen’s Inn. Kara, Patty, Felicia, and the whole team made us feel welcome from the beginning of our journey with Fishermen’s.
We toured the venue and grounds in August 2019 and booked our wedding for June 2021 after just one visit. The views, perks, packages, and service you get at Fishermen’s Inn are by and large worth every penny, and is so much more than you get at other venues in the area.
Although we didn’t have to reschedule or modify our wedding, Kara and Patty were always available with email updates and reassuring phone calls. I cannot thank them enough for this, since I was most definitely panicking.
Kara is quite literally the definition of a gem. She’s funny, personable, knowledgeable, professional - she’s everything you want in a coordinator. We had some minor inconveniences with some of our vendors and before I could even give it a second thought, she had the problem solved. My bridal party, mother, and mother in law are not an easy bunch to please, but after our wedding every person had nothing but raving things to say about everything Kara did for us.
Choosing Fishermen’s Inn for your wedding venue should be a no brainer. It was absolutely the best decision we made!
response 07/08/2021
Hi Danielle! It was such an honor to be apart of your special wedding day. I had the best ...
time getting to know you, Brent and your families. This is what makes my job so special is working with couples like you guys. Your wedding day was absolutely amazing and you had a big part in that planning process. I'm so incredibly happy that your wedding was everything you dreamed of and more. Thank you so much for the kind words you wrote about me. They made my entire week! I miss you and Brent already. I hope your first month of marriage has been the best! The song Africa will forever remind me of you both! All my best, Kara
Katie W
5.0
6/26/2021
Fishermen’s Inn is not only the most gorgeous venue you’ll ever see, but their staff goes above and beyond to provide stellar service and care to their couples! When my husband and I had to postpone our May 2020 wedding due to the pandemic, the staff was so compassionate and flexible. Our venue coordinator, Kate, helped us put together the perfect wedding celebration in June 2021. The kindness and excellence of the staff really sets Fishermen’s Inn apart from any other venue! We’ve received countless compliments from our guests saying that the food (I could go on and on about the food!!!) was the best they’ve ever had at any event! And our guests couldn’t stop talking about the stunning beauty of the Fishermens Inn’s grounds. All in all, I couldn’t imagine a more perfect venue for our wedding. We felt so cared for by the staff at every point in the planning process and ended up having the most spectacular wedding day that was definitely worth the wait!
Kelsey R
5.0
7/14/2020
The space alone is incredibly gorgeous, but the staff is what makes this place an incredible wedding venue. The organization and level of detail they put into working with their couples makes the wedding planning process unique and much less stressful. We specifically worked closely with both Kate Olson, our event coordinator, and Linda Hagen, the Director of Events. Both of these women are fantastic at what they do. HIGHLY recommend!
response 07/16/2020
Kelsey,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is so great to hear some happy, positi...
ve comments during all of this craziness our world is going through right now! We wish you and Timmy all much love, peace, good health and happiness always!
Brianna C
5.0
11/23/2019
There aren’t enough words to express how grateful Mike and I are to Kate, Patti, Sally, and the entire Fishermen's Inn staff for truly making our day more than we could’ve imagined!!
Not only is the venue beyond stunning, but our coordinator Kate made the entire process seamless and stress-free from start to finish — which as a bride, was much appreciated! She and the team ensured we were covered every step of the way. They got to know us, made us feel welcome, and by the wedding day they came to feel like family — Part of me is sad it’s over!
Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue is (no surprise here!) and how delicious the food was!!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Fishermen’s Inn!! Thank you again!!
Lisa B
5.0
10/21/2019
Having my wedding at Fishermens Inn was my dream come true!!!!!! I cannot express it enough!! The staff is incredible, the venue itself is stunning, the dedication and passion of everyone is amazing, and the food is delicious! Everything is very top notch and high quality there. They truly do take your vision and make it a reality.
It was the first and only venue my now husband and I saw. The minute he saw my face when we toured it, he knew it was our place. They are communicative, thorough, helpful, etc. I will say, the price is a bit higher than others but it is well worth it!!! Our wedding day was completely stress-free❤️
They have tastings, events, meetings for you throughout the whole process. Not to mention, the food is served in a very fancy way- they practice a certain dance and deliverance of it all. It’s just outstanding!!!
You will not regret booking there, I can assure you.
response 10/22/2019
Lisa & Dan - It was our pleasure to have you share your special day with us and I'm so hap...
py we exceeded your expectations! You were a pleasure to work with and ALWAYS so very happy! Thank you for your kind words! We miss you! Patti
Christina A
5.0
10/18/2019
Choosing the Fishermen's Inn for our wedding venue was the best decision ever! Not only was the staff friendly, kind, and organized, but they shared in our excitement for our upcoming big day! They genuinely are happy to help you plan and help you bring your vision to life. We worked with Kate and she was so helpful and made us feel so at ease because we trusted she had it all figured out! Kate made sure we didn't have to worry about a thing and coordinated with all of our other vendors to ensure everything went smoothly. She is so thoughtful and when we missed cocktail hour she delivered appetizers to our table to make sure we got to try them!
The Fishermen's Inn is so much more than we could have ever imagined in a wedding venue. The food is DELICIOUS, the people are incredible, and the space is romantic and beautiful. Working with them made wedding planning easy and stress-free. If we could do it all over again we wouldn't change a single thing!
Margo B
5.0
10/11/2019
The best wedding venue EVER!!!!!! Incredible event space, fantastic staff, excellent service and professionalism, GORGEOUS grounds, spectacular indoor wedding space, and beautiful dining space. The owner Patti could not be any sweeter. Everyone was fantastic to work with and they were so flexible and prompt with all planning. If we had to do it again, we would pick this place in a heart beat. Absolutely recommended this place to everyone!!!!!!! Our guests had a fabulous experience and were blown away by Fishermen’s Inn.
Margo & Tim Lahey
9.20.19
response 10/12/2019
Margo and Tim ~ Thank you for your kind words! Your wedding day was so special and we are...
thankful that we got to share it with you! We wish you much love, peace and happiness always! Patti
Carol R
5.0
9/26/2019
I don't know where to begin to say how utterly fantastic my daughter and son in law's wedding was this past Saturday at Fishermens Inn!
From the moment you walk through the doors of this unbelievably breathtaking venue, its like a fairytale.
We worked with Kara from the first day through the wedding day/night and she was absolutely fantastic to work with! She answers any questions right away and has great ideas! We are constantly hearing compliments about the outstanding food and service from appetizers through dinner. The bar staff was on top of their game as well.
I only wish I could be there every day, its so gorgeous! You will be hard pressed to find a better scenic venue or one with the quality of food and service of Fishermen's Inn!
Laura P
4.0
9/15/2019
We had our wedding here in July and it was an amazing day - the venue really is beautiful, the food and staff were incredible, and our coordinator Kara was very efficient and helpful throughout the whole process. The only disappointment we had was when half of the bistro lights we rented from them (which were definitely not cheap) went out during our reception, and it is very obvious when looking at our photos and video. It didn't ruin our whole wedding, but it is pretty disappointing
Megan S
5.0
9/09/2019
I highly recommend Fishermen’s Inn. Everyone we worked with especially Kate and Kara were professional, kind and made our dreams come true. People will be talking about our wedding for a long time. When I arrived and was able to see my wedding theme come together I cried. You will have no regrets having your dream wedding here. Thank you!
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