Make Your Big Day Memorable
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Jennifer Courtright
OWNER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Jen’s Guesthouse is a restaurant and wedding venue located in Willow Springs, IL. This family-owned and operated property has been serving delicious cuisine and providing a wonderful location for celebrations for generations. With a plethora of indoor and outdoor spaces available, couples can host family-orientated gatherings at this homely and hospitable establishment.
For those seeking to make the most of the sunshine, this property provides two outdoor event spaces that are great for ceremonies and receptions. The Gazebo provides an intimate and private setting for ceremonies under gorgeous white-washed arches. Here, couples can exchange vows surrounded by botanical blooms and loved ones. Additional outdoor event spaces include the upper and lower patio. These areas can be used simultaneously and make for unforgettable ceremonies as well as cocktail hours. Complete with hill-side views, the patio allows couples and their guests to mingle, sip on beverages, and watch as the sun sets over the horizon. Tents may also be erected outside for receptions that run long into the night. Indoor ceremonies, banquets, and receptions can take place in the Dining Room. Accommodating up to 100 guests, this area is complete with large windows and chandeliers that add to the site’s overall romantic charm. You are welcome to use the entire indoor and outdoor facilities for celebrations of up to 150-200 guests.
Upon booking your big day at Jen’s Guesthouse, their dedicated events team are on-hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. They will help with the complete setup and takedown of your decorations, leaving you to focus on more meaningful matters. What’s more, their experienced catering team can create a customized wedding day menu featuring your favorite flavors and dishes. These culinary experts are inspired by worldly cuisines and can ensure that you and your guests are completely satisfied.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Backyard
Garden
Historic Venue
Park
Restaurant
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
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Meet the team
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- Jennifer CourtrightOwnerHello all you beautiful brides & handsome grooms! I am very excited to meet with you at our tasting & set up your perfect wedding day!
- Kristen LakickasEvent CoordinatorHello Fabulous Couples! I am well verse with any questions you may. I am truly passionate about events and every wedding's little detail. I look forward to meeting you and showing you our amazing space here at Jen's Guesthouse.
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4.5
out of 5.08 reviews
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Samantha C
5.0
11/01/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better place to host our dinner after our ceremony! We didn't want a typical reception and this place was extremely accommodating to what we wanted and Kristen was wonderful in helping us put together everything we wanted. She was easily available if I had any questions. Her team that served during the dinner was amazing and kept everything on track. I would highly recommend.
Jillian K
5.0
7/09/2024
Everyone at Jen’s was amazing for our June 29th 2024 wedding, especially Kristen. She went above and beyond to help us plan and coordinate our day, and also worked extremely well with our day of coordinator. Kristen also made sure a guest with very particular food sensitivities had a meal she could eat which was so thoughtful and accommodating. Our guests absolutely raved about the space, and everyone said their chosen meals were delicious. The staff that worked our wedding were just awesome, friendly, efficient, and very attentive. We had about 145 guests and were able to fit mostly comfortably for the outdoor ceremony in the courtyard and dinner inside. The only knock was the hot sun during the ceremony which is of course no fault of Jen’s. Our guests adjusted and everyone enjoyed the ceremony anyway. We got married at the top of the stairs in front of the gazebo with our wedding party standing down the sides of the stairs and it was lovely. Jen’s was such a perfect venue for our Lord of the Rings themed wedding and it was just such an amazing and special day.
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Fuck O
1.0
3/22/2024
Treat their loyal customers like dirt. Scammers love these idiots!
Amanda P
5.0
12/07/2021
Like most couples, my husband and I found ourselves in a predicament when COVID hit two months out from our original wedding date. Fast forward a year and half later and we couldn’t be happier that we postponed and moved our wedding celebration outdoors to Jen’s Guesthouse. Not only is the food incredible, the staff extremely attentive and great to work with (special shoutout to Alicia and Joe!) but the back patio is a hidden GEM in the Chicago suburbs. It’s been months and people are still commenting on what a beautiful setting it was and how much fun they had. Thank you Jen’s Guesthouse for such an incredible evening—it’s truly a night we will never forget.
Kimberly Rose C
5.0
7/13/2021
If I could give Jen’s Guesthouse 10 stars I would! My husband and I had our wedding here and it was beyond amazing. The service was OUTSTANDING, the food was nothing but great, and my wedding guests loved the atmosphere of Jen’s. The owner and staff are simply great people. Everyone treated my husband and I like family. I recommend anyone who is interested in dining here or having an event to please do so, you will be very pleased. Great job, Jen’s, you’re doing it ALL 100% the right way.
Kathleen K
5.0
3/29/2021
We recently had our March 17 wedding at Jen’s from start to finish, planning process to the event execution, they were a class act! Food is amazing, service is great, and they really make your vision come to life! We had to down size and change venues due to COVID, and they always went above and beyond to make each party feel special and make us feel like VIP. I cannot wait to get our photos back to share in the moment with them. Jens guesthouse will always hold a special place in mine and my families heart and we are excited to host many other events there in the future! We love, Dee, Martha, Mike, and Jen!!!
Deanna A
5.0
2/19/2021
I would highly recommend Jens Guesthouse for ANY type of event! I love the classy/homey feel! The outdoor space is amazing!!! Couldn’t have found a better hidden gem!
Joy W
5.0
2/19/2021
Amazing! I am so grateful to have chosen Jen's Guesthouse! Everything about this place is top notch. I can't say enough about this place. The food was fantastic. Great place for pictures as well.
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