Jacob Henry Mansion Estate

ng as easy as possible. Any stress about the wedding melted away every time we spoke, because the workers at the venue just HAD IT down pat. They're so considerate and flexible, and patient. Book this venue if you know what's good for you. There are so many options and the people who work there will help your wedding go off without even a hitch.

as always there to run ideas by and gave guidance when needed. As a couple who did not hire a wedding planner, it felt like we had one with us every step of the way thanks to the dedication and passion of the Jacob Henry staff. Our guests thought the venue was beautiful and spacious, and the day went off without a hitch.

fore my wedding and Sue and Sarah were absolute heroes. The willingness to accommodate anything we needed - even moving our wedding - was unreal. The compassion and love they showed made the day better than I could have imagined. They are worth every penny and I absolutely love them! Thank you for making our wedding so incredible!!

nd leading up to the day. The food was phenomenal and customer service 5-stars! Highly recommend this venue for your wedding shower or wedding day!

ests. The venue itself is stunning - we got so many compliments on the event space. Overall, great day!!!

MAZING in every sense. The staff at the venue were all friendly and efficient. We were very grateful that nothing went wrong whatsoever. The staff was incredibly involved and helped make our day easy and stress free.

ible that they allowed us to move it and also have an elopement there on our original date. The elopement last year went perfectly and so did our wedding. I'm not the most organized person, so having Amanda as our coordinator through the venue was so necessary in ensuring that things went smoothly. She was always willing to give us tips and opinions and was awesome throughout the whole process of us planning our wedding. On the day of, she ensured that everything happened exactly how it was supposed to, and I'm still in awe of how it all came together especially with some last minute changes. She always stayed cool, calm, and collected. Also the food was absolutely delicious and all of our guests were raving about it. The beautiful property I couldn't get over either, which includes a church, a cocktail room, a bar room, a ballroom, and a gorgeous outside area with a sprawling porch with rocking chairs, a fountain, and a gazebo. Most venues we researched were AT LEAST 2-3x as expensive as JHM for what we got there, and I'm still not sure how we got so lucky to find them. Best decision we made was having our wedding there! ❤️

is dazzling, and the reception hall is one of the best wedding venues I';ve experienced. I received several compliments about the venue, food and drink, and that the service was top-notch. The staff was extremely helpful, going above and beyond. We had some hiccups due to COVID, but they helped us through it all. I would highly recommend the Jacob Henry Mansion.

dding & with her knowledge & guidance she really made everything so much less stress.

a was able to calm my nerves and we got through it. On the day of, Amanda and the staff were always there to help. The food was absolutely amazing. We still have family members even now in October tell us how much fun they had, how awesome the food was and what a great time they had!

us or our guests. At a lot of venues, the ceremony space seemed like an afterthought, which we didn't want. Here, we were able to get married in the gorgeous Old Central Church! Honestly, as soon as we first stepped into the church, I was sold that this would be our venue! It just gave me chills and was so beautiful! We also had the option to get married in their gardens where there a beautiful large structure and a patio-paved aisle; we did take advantage of that space for some pictures! So between the church, the garden, and the grounds itself, there were plenty of stunning spots to capture pictures! No need to go to another site. And we were able to have cocktail hour in its own room, which was really nice; it wasn’t just squeezed in anywhere. We worked with Amanda, and she was wonderful! She was so kind and answered any question we had. And they were very understanding throughout the pandemic and flexible as we moved through, I believe, five different dates! I heard some brides having a terrible time during this, so I thank my stars that we chose Jacob Henry. I never had to worry with them! Amanda and the whole Jacob Henry team went above and beyond to make our wedding a beautiful memory! She and the team decorated-even shuffling lanterns between the church and reception space during cocktail hour, served dinner, and kept the timeline of the day running smoothly. I knew the day would be beautiful, but with the extra touches that Amanda added, she went above and beyond the call, and made the day even more perfect! I am so thankful to her! The food was also phenomenal!! We went with family style and included pot roast, chicken milano, and alfredo pasta. Our guests have raved about the food! It is so delicious and definitely not just standard wedding food! I recommend the Jacob Henry Estate whole-heartedly!! Your day will be phenomenal!

oth for us. My heart was set on having an outdoor ceremony, and Sue made it happen. We didn’t find out until after the fact that she even had little helpers running around to help wipe down the chairs so our guests had dry seats. My 2-year-old niece was our flower girl, and I noticed how soft-spoken, patient, and understanding Sue was in preparing my niece to walk down the aisle despite having just had a “terrible two” breakdown minutes prior. Sue is truly an asset to the Mansion, and we will always remember her fondly for being so great with us and our family on our big day.

he food was delicious. I would recommend this gorgeous family run venue to every bride and groom who want a perfect wedding day.

to give my husband and I the wedding of our dreams! The staff is incredibly friendly and beyond accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure very little detail was as we envisioned it and even placed and packed up our centerpieces and decorations for us! We were also able to host our rehearsal dinner in the mansion and it was a truly wonderful evening with great food and great atmosphere! I would highly recommend Jacob Henry!

inner there and we plan to do the reception in April. The venue is beautiful and the food is amazing! Sarah is our coordinator and she is so kind. It has been a perfect experience and we cannot wait to have our reception !

nothing but great things to say about the entire evening!!

ake sure our day was stress free and beautiful. The love they shared with us and for us was unbelievable! Perfectly set up and all staff was amazing to us! Thank you to all who work at Jacob Henry Mansion and for all you do to ensure your brides and groom have the most beautiful day! I can’t say enough great things about the Jacob Henry Mansion and their staff! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

e got married near Christmas time, and the Mansion and Ballroom were beautifully decorated with holiday decor. There were tons of gorgeous photo ops throughout the mansion, courtyard, ballroom, and church. It is a perfect all-in-one location. The day went off without a hitch thanks to the coordination by the wedding planners, who really are the best in the business! Wish I could give more stars!

ard to keep the place cool and make everyone comfortable including the bridal party and the guests. They thought of everything. From the rehearsal to the wedding, every detail was perfect. We also got the most gorgeous photos inside and out of the buildings. Such a great place and so well run and executed. We are so grateful for everyone there!

means everything to them. Sue, Anne, Sarah, Amanda, and all the staff flawlessly made our reception beautiful, special, and fun. We would highly recommend booking any and all events through the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate.

g to move decorations from one place to another area. The food was tasty, and came out quickly for our guests. They also cater to people that have diet restrictions, which was wonderful. We used the Old Central Church and Jacob Henry Mansion. Both are absolutely beautiful in pictures. We had a December wedding, so with the extra Christmas decorations, it made everything that much more magical. I have absolutely no regrets about having our wedding at the Jacob Henry Mansion

planner, Amanda, to keep up with my deadlines which was amazing because I'm a procrastinator. They also have a large amount of décor that you can utilize for an extra charge which was a life and money saver. During rehearsal there was a misunderstanding about which rooms were to be used for the wedding and Sue came through and saved my dream wedding with her kindness and quick thinking (I misread the contract). I cannot thank the ladies of the mansion enough for making my day go amazing and keeping us on track. They were there to assist with everything I needed but still remained in the background so that it looked like I knew what I was doing, LOL. They offered great suggestions and vendors based on their previous experiences and that saved me quite a few headaches. There are so many great places to take pictures and now I have some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen hanging on my walls. My family and I received SO MANY compliments. They were convinced I had 50k+ wedding and that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever seen, and they meant it! If I had to get married again, I would absolutely pick this venue every time.

allroom is absolutely stunning. It is such a beautiful ceremony and reception site. And second, it is family run and that family is amazing to work with. They helped my husband and I every step of the way from finding different vendors to knowing what our vision was for our special day and making sure it was the best day for us. When we started planning with them, we were working with Amanda. She was the nicest person and made us feel like we were a part of the family. She was so accommodating and mindful of what we wanted to spend. She made sure that we had everything we ever wanted. She contacted us throughout the entire planning process making sure we had booked our vendors and had our invitations set. She ended up giving birth a few weeks before our wedding so we missed her for our actual day but luckily because this place is family owned, her mother Sue took over(but we made sure to take a picture with Sue to send to her!Amanda was even texting Sue making sure our day was perfect still—RIGHT after she gave birth a few days before). Sue was so amazing as well. We met with her a few days before our wedding to go over rehearsal, vendors, timing, and decor. I let her do her own thing with the decor that I brought because I knew she would be much better at it than I would and boy was I right! During our wedding day, Sue made sure that everything ran smoothly she watched the entire wedding and made sure there were no mishaps! Before the ceremony, she made sure all the guys had their boutonnières on correctly and then she took every single phone from all of the wedding party to make sure that no phones would ring during the ceremony. Before I walked out, she even pulled the huge train from my dress and made sure it was perfect. They are such an amazing family to work with and this was out of every vendor we worked with, the absolute best. They went above and beyond with everything and they made our wedding day so special for us! I am still receiving so many compliments about the Jacob Henry Mansion from our guests telling us how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. They also tell us that our wedding was the BEST wedding they have ever attended! The nice thing is that everything is in one place so guests only have to travel once! Thank you so so much to the whole family at the Jacob Henry Mansion! All of you are so amazing and we appreciate everything you did for us!!!!! Love, Kevin and Lindsey Hahn

was top notch. We worked with Sue and she was both attentive and responsive every step of the way. She made us feel very comfortable and turned our dreams into a reality. Thank you JHM, you guys are the best!!

rah throughout the whole process and the only criticism I would have is that if we ever had a question about anything, we would call their office and always be told that they would "let Sarah know". It was almost like Sarah was the only person who had any clue about what was going on with our planning. It wasn't the worst thing in the world because Sarah was generally pretty prompt about replying (even in the midst of having a baby!), but it might have been nice to have all the staff know our situation and planning stage. As far as the day of, everything went very well as far as the venue was concerned. I can't think of anything off the top of my head that raised an eyebrow with regards to JHM. The only thing that was a slight inconvenience is that the lighting in the church is very, very poor. It was rather dark the entire time, but the pictures came out fine. The venue is beautiful, the price is competitive, and you should definitely consider JHM!

r. Jacob Henry was my first choice. I was attracted by the magnificent pictures of the church, and fell in love with the whole estate. Our contact, Amanda, was efficient, personable and knowledgeable. My fiance and I were both very impressed with her and the site. We opted for stationary hors d'oeuvres, soup, salad, pasta course (which we asked to be added) and sit down dinner of chicken milano and tenderloin with double baked potatoes. Everyone enjoyed it all. We were able to have a cupcake display by a home baker we know after we signed a release. The ceremony and the reception were both in the main mansion as we had just around 100 guests. There was also accommodation for music to be played. Amanda's calm and assuredness gave us confidence that the event would be magnificent, even in the short time until the day, 5 weeks from contract to showtime. The house was all dressed up for the Christmas holidays, so additional decor was not necessary. We would love to have another event there. It felt like home.

fect. There's a chapel on site, so your reception is a minute's walk away from the ceremony. They have both a larger banquet hall and the mansion proper, but we went with the mansion since it fit better with our steampunk wedding theme. Both Susan and Anna were extremely helpful and the wedding was flawless.

contact and she did an amazing job! She helped us make decisions and gave us helpful tips along the way. She was especially helpful during the rehearsal, thinking of every detail to go through to ensure our ceremony ran smoothly the day of. You won't be disappointed choosing the Jacob Henry Mansion!

eas! We literally dropped everything off for them the day before the wedding and when we arrived it was all set up and look perfect! they were very supportive when our shuttle broke down and adjusted the time table of the wedding to accommodate our delay and helped update guests as they arrived. All the other brides i have know, sister-in-laws and friends, have all had very stressful wedding planning and I truly believe mine was not stressful because of Jacob Henry. I highly recommend Amanda and her team!

was in panic mode when it came to anything wedding. Anna was the calm to my storm. As soon as she heard what happened she was on top of helping me in any way possible. She and Sue are truly angels. When we finally moved forward with plans to have our wedding nearly a year later, we picked up right where we left off without a misstep - Anna still had everything documented as originally planned and was ready to figure out what accommodations needed to happen so my husband was comfortable and we would have a day to remember and we certainly did! Anna and Sue took care of everything venue related - I conveyed my vision and they brought it to life so that all I had to do was walk down the aisle and live in the moment of that day. It was beautiful and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our guests raved about the unique venue, the food and the care and concern Anna and Sue not only showed us, but them as well. From our first meeting to the unthinkable to the day of our dreams, I felt like I was planning my wedding with family and there's truly no other way to put it - they feel like family . Clearly they've done thousands of weddings, but it's obvious it's something they enjoy doing and not just a job for them. I will recommend Jacob Henry over and over a million times. Your venue coordinators matter just as much as the venue itself - you can have a beautiful venue, but a disconnected coordinator and I guarantee your day will not go as planned - with Jacob Henry you get the whole package - good atmosphere, good food, good drinks and good people and what better things are there in life <3

elt like we didn’t have to decorate that much because the space is so amazing already. We used the church and reception hall spaces, so our entire celebration could happen inside if necessary, which was great because it was a very chilly October day for our wedding day. There are some beautiful outside spaces where we went to take pictures, and where our guests could go to cool off after too much dancing. Sarah was our day of coordinator and did an amazing job. We were not asked one logistical question on our wedding day because she had everything figured out and running so smoothly! Through the planning process, Sarah was very responsive to emails and always willing to answer our questions. Our guests will be talking about the delicious food, great drinks, and beautiful space for weeks to come. Thanks so much for everything, Jacob Henry Mansion Estate team!

he ballroom! Amanda was nothing but helpful with everything and made sure the day went smoothly for me and my husband! I am so glad we decided to get married at the Jacob Henry Mansion.

anning. JHM truly puts in the time and cares about each wedding they host to ensure it is perfect. It was incredible working with a venue that puts as much care and concern into their work as Jacob Henry Mansion. They are professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and affordable. I never anticipated that planning would be so easy, but with the Mansion, the planning was thorough and extremely easy! We planned a wedding from 3 hours away (and still in college for some of it) and it was an absolute breeze! We got so many compliments on the unique and intimate venue of the Mansion, and I am so glad we chose to pursue a non-traditional venue. The staff on the day of the wedding were amazing and the day went off without a hitch. I would recommend Jacob Henry Mansion to anyone looking to have a stress free planning and wedding day! We are so glad that we did!!

you like their own family and will help you every step of the way. We mostly worked with Sarah, but had the pleasure of meeting all of the family members! From start to finish, Sarah helped us with every detail of the wedding and reception. They have great recommendations and will help you with any questions you may have. She gave us many suggestions to help our day run smoothly. Throughout the wedding and reception she was very attentive to detail and was constantly checking on my husband and I to make sure that everything was going exactly how we wanted it! The entire day ran so smoothly and if there were any hiccups during the wedding or reception, she fixed it before we even knew about it! Sarah and her family are the reason that our day went so perfectly at the venue! Second, the venue itself is absolutely beautiful and my guests loved that the wedding, cocktail hour and reception were all in one location. It's so convenient! The food was also delicious and I heard our guests loved it! We chose the family style dinner and the plates were constantly refilled so everyone had plenty. Every guest that I have talked to after the wedding has raved about our venue! I would highly recommend the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate to everyone! If you want an easy planning process, beautiful location and a venue that truly will do anything to make your day exactly how you want it, look no further! We cannot thank everyone at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate enough for everything they did for us!

e, the family who owns and operate it have huge thoughtful hearts. We worked with Sue and her attention to detail and helpful suggestions were exaclty what we needed to organize our thoughts and pull off our special day. Additionally, Sue handled any and all hiccups with vendors/family seamlessly and with so much grace. She took all the pressure off of me as the bride and my family during the whole planning process and on the day. We are so thankful to have found JHM for our wedding day. Great food, clean, affordable, great staff, beautiful building and grounds, easy parking, the list goes on and on!!

day (decorations and all) and they set it up for you! I could not have been happier with how everything looked. The food was also great. We did family style and they were always checking to make sure we were doing well. I heard so many comments from my guests about how good the food was and also how beautiful of a venue it was (great for awesome pictures!)! Perfect day in a perfect place! Highly recommend it!

Our wedding, down to every detail went exactly as my new husband and I had hoped. Amanda was there every step of the way to help us and guide us for this big day. The venue itself is beautiful. The property is set with a historic old home "The Jacob Henry Mansion" along with The Ballroom which has been renovated and is absolutely gorgeous. The Ballroom has attached a wedding chapel for those wanting a more traditional ceremony or you can have it outside in the gardens which is wonderful. I can't rave enough about this venue and anyone who chooses to have their wedding here will not regret it! I have not one bad thing to say. Thank you Amanda! :)

he venue is beautiful and has so many different aspects to it. The church was a beautiful set up for an intimate wedding, that still held a lot of guests. The staircase made for gorgeous bubble exit photos. The cocktail room was perfect for live entertainment and the guests loved the appetizers. The ballroom could not have been anymore magical. The entire evening ran smoothly from start to finish and the hosts and owner were always present and ready at act of needed. They kept our sweet and salty table full, they stole a few cupcakes for the bride and groom to take later, and they always made sure people had a great time. The photos we were able to take around the estate turned out amazing! There were also so many options of locations to take photos there. The food was amazing and we highly recommend letting them help you through the whole process. Over sixty people or more had stated that it was the best wedding they had been to and over ten people were stating how they were going to tell some other relative to get married there. Thank you so much Sue and to all of your daughters and employees for the best night of our lives! We really appreciate how personal you were with our wedding and entire process. You must get married here!!!

ful. I'd do it all over again just the same way.

ve to all my emails and phone calls and made me feel like I was the only person getting married this year at the mansion! Our wedding was so beautiful with the venue being decorated for the Christmas holiday season. Every single guest had something positive to say about the location, the venue, the decorations, and the food. This is a little Gem of a place on the East side of Joliet, it truly feels like you are in a fairy tale here! Prices were extremely reasonable and they really work hands on with you from start to finish. So happy we chose Jacob Henry to start our lives together!!

rt version: -Price: Reasonable -Food: Great! -Aesthetic: GORGEOUS -People: Amazing! Very easy to work with -Ease for Guests: Super convenient (all in one place, easy parking, etc.) Okay, now for the lengthier version... The venue is GORGEOUS. This was the first venue that we visited in our search and it ended up being the ONLY one. It is a hidden treasure. The moment we pulled up to the venue & saw the pretty courtyard and strung lights, we knew we wanted to get married at the JHM! It is SO convenient - the church is gorgeous and can hold many people. It is attached to a Gathering Room which is great for the cocktail hour. The Victorian Ballroom is their reception hall, which is also attached. This added convenience was amazing. We didn't use the actual mansion at all, but it is a really neat building. The grounds outside are beautiful - there is a fountain, a really pretty archway, and lots of flowers blooming in the summer. We took all the pictures we wanted right onsite and had a great variety. We got a ton of compliments on the venue. We served a choice of beef tenderloin and chicken oscar. The beef especially was a huge hit. One guest even said he thought it was the best beef he's ever had. We ordered our small cutting cake and our cupcakes through the venue, and both were great. We also had an open bar, which was very convenient. We did get multiple comments that one of the bartenders was rude, but it wasn't enough that I would knock down a star. The pricing of the JHM was very convenient, especially if you are having a lot of guests. Unless it's changed since our wedding (8/19/17), then it was just a minimum cost that you had to spend. The venue didn't actually charge a rental fee, but there was a minimum to spend there (it could include food, drinks, ceremony/reception decor and even tax/service charge). The minimum was very reasonable for the number of guests we had (~200). If you are wanting to have a very small wedding, then the minimum may be harder to achieve (or you'll just have to spend quite a bit per person to meet the minimum). Last, and arguably most important: Amanda was amazing! The whole venue is run by a woman and her 4 daughters. Amanda is one of the daughters and was with us through every part of the planning process. She was very open/helpful with the pricing and menu and we never felt like we were being squeezed for money. In fact, she helped us find ways to stay within our budget. Her knowledge of weddings and what brides/guests like is extremely useful. She offered to do so much for us - we dropped off the decorations the week of the wedding & she and her team took care of decorating everything! We didn't have to lift a finger. She even went so far as to tell us to bring frames with pictures in them & she'd just find places to fill in the reception with them. She was there on the day of our wedding and made the whole thing SEAMLESS. She basically acted as an onsite coordinator, ensuring we were all where we needed to be and that the vendors would know where to go. It realy allowed my husband and I, and even my family/bridal party, to not worry about much of anything except having a good time. I have 3 brothers and after my wedding they all mentioned that they'd love to get married here too! AMAZING experience with the JHM!

the wedding. They put up with our crazy family flawlessly. I would recommend every bride get married here! It is perfect!