Meyers Castle

the venue, so we didn’t have to outsource vendors for that (and it SLAPPED).

op to celebrate with our loved ones. The food was excellent, the service was top-notch, and all of our guests couldn’t stop raving about how wonderful everything was. A very special mention goes to our wedding coordinator, Eva. She was an absolute dream to work with and a huge part of why the day went so smoothly. Eva has such a relaxed, calming presence that instantly puts you at ease. She handled every detail with grace and professionalism, all while radiating positivity and good energy. We felt completely taken care of, and we can’t thank her enough for making the entire experience so seamless and enjoyable. If you’re considering Meyer’s Castle for your wedding, we can’t recommend it—and Eva—enough!

run. Meyer's Castle and our coordinator Eva, made the planning and execution as smooth as possible, down to the very last minute on the castle grounds. Although Eva was our "day of coordinator", she was available to us ever since January and was our go-to for any questions or concerns. Her real magic though was on the wedding day where she was truly like a fairy godmother. We brought our own decor instead of renting through Meyers, and since we didn't want to burden her with setting up everything on her own we had asked a few friends to come early to help her. However, by the time my friends arrived, Eva had the reception and ceremony areas all decorated to my vision! She was behind the scenes all day making sure mishaps could be avoided or go unnoticed. The resident peacock, as stunning as he is, wanted to fight with his own reflection in the mirror during the ceremony, but Eva made sure no mirrors were broken or peacocks injured. She also constantly checked in on us to make sure all our needs were met. We toured Meyer's Castle in autumn and came back for our meal tastings in winter, so we weren't sure what the place would be like in summer. We chose Pond's Landing as our ceremony spot, and by the time the ceremony began there was ample shade covering most of guests from the August sun. The venue is picturesque so photos taken anywhere on the grounds is bound to be gorgeous. We had such a fun and lovely day, and many of our friends complimented how beautiful the venue was and nice we decorated it. Thank you to Meyer's Castle, staff, and Eva for making our wedding a fairytale come to life! We haven't received our professional photos yet, so here are some taken by family and friends!

zed, attentive, and truly invested in making their day magical. She made every step of the planning process joyous and carefree, always one step ahead and anticipating every need. On the big day, she was a true professional, managing everything seamlessly from before 9 a.m. until midnight with grace, calmness, and a smile that put everyone at ease. Her attention to detail was extraordinary--no request was too small, and she treated our family as though we were her own. Thanks to Eva, we were able to relax and soak in every beautiful moment without a single worry. The food was delicious, and the sweet table was a huge hit! Meyer's Castle is the perfect place for a fairy-tale wedding--the grounds are spectacular, the atmosphere enchanting, and with Eva leading the way, it truly felt like a dream come true. We are beyond grateful for all of her hard work, kindness, and dedication. Eva didn't just help create a wedding day--she created memories our family will treasure for a lifetime.

as a DREAM. The grounds were stunning. The ballroom was beautiful - and nice and cool! The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. The bride and groom's carriage ride was beautiful and like a fairy tale. The bridal suite was stunning. The Castle delivered what it advertised. BUT the KEY to making this event WORK was the wedding coordinator, Eva Demoff. From initial meeting with my daughter and her husband through midnight the night of the wedding, Eva was INCREDIBLE. She was always available to answer our dozens of questions leading up to the event and even gave her cell number to the entire bridal party at the rehearsal the morning of the wedding in case ANYONE needed to contact her throughout the day! Eva was everywhere all the time on the day of the wedding. She shepherded the band, photographers, videographer, the bridal party, the families, the guests as they needed to be set up, lined up, or seated. She got the boys' boutonnieres pinned on. She even helped us get my daughter's impossible bustle fastened after the ceremony! She thought of every detail that would make a wedding ceremony in extreme heat more enjoyable. And finally, she checked in regularly to make sure everyone was satisfied and enjoying themselves. So, if you're considering having your event at Meyer's Castle, do it! I suggest trying to book a date when the entire venue is yours alone and, most assuredly, make sure you hire Eva Demhoff to be your wedding coordinator!

urope, not in Chicago. It is incredible. All of our guests were amazed just pulling up to the venue. I cannot say enough great things about this venue. I felt like a princess marrying my prince in a castle. Our day was smooth, and if things went wrong, I didn't know a single thing! We were able to use their suggestions for vendors, and they were always there to help alleviate some of the planning stress. Thank you so much to Olia and the rest of the team for our best day ever! The most beautiful memories we have will be here.

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, my coordinator was there for any and everything with a smile on her face. I was very hesitant about having a wedding because I did not want all of the stress from planning one. If this is you, Meyer’s Castle is the perfect venue! Thank you!

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bridal fashion magazine, with this Pinterest-worthy venue as your backdrop. Everyone here is incredibly kind and welcoming. Seriously, you can't go wrong with this place. No other venue in the area will make your guests' jaws drop.

nd made there, very organized everything, all stuff very welcome and professional. This summer I was almost every weekend to a wedding in different places in and @ Chicago. This becomes one of my favorite place to be. Thank you to everyone for the best time what we spent there.

iful place. From the moment we first arrived at Meyer’s Castle, we knew that the beauty alone would be unmatched anywhere else. The entire grounds are simply stunning, and especially in the spring and summer are so full of greenery and blooms. The property is very well kept and they have done several updates recently to raise the wow factor even more! The staff at the castle was always very friendly, and our coordinator, Eva, was in communication with them for over a year to help plan the logistics and details of the day. I cannot say enough good things about Eva, she was absolutely amazing in every sense and was a huge part of making my wedding dreams a reality. She was always willing to communicate with me and help me get questions answered and updates made. The food at the castle was so delicious and was a huge hit among our guests. The castle fed 250 people at our wedding and I didn’t hear a single complaint! The food came out smoothly and left everyone satisfied - as the bride, I wish I had had more time to sit and eat! The appetizers during cocktail hour were also really good, and were presented so beautifully it felt very elegant. The bar was also really efficient and did a great job keeping up with such a big wedding. The staff was so professional, friendly, and helpful and we are so thankful for every individual’s work on our wedding day and the months and weeks leading up. My only complaint about the castle was related to the cost of things. I know everything is expensive right now and as a business they need to do what’s best for their bottom line. That said, I did feel that we were a little “nickle and dimed” throughout the process - which, to be fair, is common with venues, I know. With the cost of just renting the space and hosting the event there at all, I was just a little shocked at all the extra charges they wanted for simple votive candles, bar extras, bridal/groom suites for getting ready, etc. We found ways to make things work and DIY’d here and there to offset some of the cost, but I felt it was worth mentioning here. Although things did add up quickly, I feel that everything was truly worth it and I wouldn’t change a thing about what we chose to purchase through the castle. They did an impeccable job on every detail and we are thrilled with the final outcome. Overall, my experience with Meyer’s Castle was overwhelmingly positive and we are so thankful that we found them when we did. There is no venue that compares in the area if you are looking for a beautiful garden estate. We had so many of our guests tell us that our wedding was the best and most beautiful wedding they had ever attended, and we have to agree. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in our special day, it was beyond our wildest dreams and felt completely perfect for us. We don't have our professional photos back yet but I will include a few pictures that our guests snapped!

castle! The food was great and the grounds are well cared for. The bridal suite is designed so elegantly and very comfortable to get ready with family and friends. Our coordinator Eva was such a joy to work with. She was so helpful the whole year leading up to wedding day. She would text me back with any questions I had. The day of our wedding she made sure the groom and I were comfortable and fed the whole day. There was rain right at ceremony time but after 20 mins it blew over and we still had our dream ceremony outside under the beautiful green arch. Even after the delayed start dinner was still on time thanks to Eva. She is truly a miracle worker and I don't know how we would have survived the day without her. Thank you Meyer's Castle and Eva for making our wedding day so memorable!

special. The premises are in a very nice neighborhood and are perfect for a fairytale ceremony. After the friendly walkthrough with their venue tour guide, we were set to book Meyer's Castle! They provided a preferred vendor list and we ended up hiring most of our vendors from that list and were very happy. While our wedding was perfect, we could have enjoyed this beautiful venue a bit more by extending an hour or two, but it was our own fault for not thinking about that ahead of time. Everyone had so many compliments to make about the venue - it was very gorgeous, peaceful, and intimate. I would highly recommend it to couples thinking of a dream-come-true wedding at a beautiful and classy venue. This is the one!

wers and foliage to have grown in, but I am sure it is even more beautiful when the gardens are in full bloom, probably in April. Highly recommended!

as our coordinator and she was OUTSTANDING! The venue was very, very accommodating with all our requests, especially after our first venue caught on fire. Do not look any further for a better venue and a better event coordinator!

as our event coordinator, and she made my vision come to life! The service was wonderful, the food was amazing, and it was an absolutely perfect day. Our friends and family raved about the location and setting. Thank you!

eremony to the reception they couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place! Can’t wait to see all the pictures! We highly recommend!

e food was incredible, and the venue space looked amazing. Highly recommend booking the bridal suite - they just remodeled and it is truly a mini Anthropologie - so cute for pictures of you and your girls getting ready in the morning. We also booked the speakeasy for our cocktail hour, and our guests loved it. Everyone seemed to have a really nice time! We worked very closely with Kate Madrigal, who I truly can't say enough nice things about. She was very patient, and detail oriented on every aspect making sure our day was perfect... and it was. Thank you, Kate!! The only thing I would recommend against is booking their preferred DJ, Mark. We had multiple conversations with him prior to the date and seemed to be on the same page until the night of when he went rouge with song choices that were off of the provided playlists and what we previously had talked about. He also wasn't taking requests from guests, who later told me that he was rude to them when they went up to make a request. Other than that, the night was perfect and I wish we could do it all over again!

sts and with our smaller wedding, it was exactly what we hoped for. We had the pleasure of working with one of their wedding coordinators who had a remarkable attention to detail. Food, service, location, literally everything was what envisioned for our special day and we can’t thank Eva and the rest of the staff at Meyer’s Castle for helping make our dream wedding a reality.

th crazy about winter, so this venue was the perfect choice for our event!

yer’s Castle, right before Christmas Eve. We wanted to have a Christmas wedding with the long weekend ahead of us, so we started our celebration on Friday! Meyer’s Castle is the perfect place for a winter wedding as its old castle aesthetics create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our wedding planning process was smooth and enjoyable, thanks to the amazing team at the venue. From the moment we set foot on the estate's grounds, we knew it was the one and didn't need to look anywhere else. The venue doesn't allow you to bring your own catering company, but their chef and kitchen team are exceptional. The food didn't taste like typical “wedding food” served at banquets. I would compare the food at Meyer's Castle to that of the Wildfire Steak House in Chicago. Yes, it was that good. If you've been to this restaurant (our favorite), you know what I mean. Just know that the food at your wedding at MC will be of the same high standard, if not better. Their wedding packages also include five hours of unlimited liquor, which was great value for us. You can't really beat that! We had 70 guests at our reception, which we hosted in one of Meyer's Castle's ballrooms called The Oak Room. It was beautiful, with large panoramic windows. The venue allowed us to bring our own Christmas tree and decorations, and we rented green linens and red bows for the chairs directly from them. This place offers a wide range of decor options, which is again great value as it saves you a lot of money and time on logistics. The only thing we brought was a tree, which may sound kind of crazy, but since we had the wedding on Friday, the venue owner kindly allowed us to come and decorate on Thursday, as there were no other weddings on weekdays. You don't get the same luxury if you book on a Saturday or Sunday, and we are really happy that we chose Friday because it provided more flexibility and helped us avoid all the hassle. Overall, we highly recommend Meyer's Castle to everyone looking for a venue that stands out among others and will impress your guests!

were completely blown away with the beauty of Meyer’s Castle and how friendly and personable the staff was. Standing in the gazebo as they played music, my husband and I could not see ourselves getting married anywhere else. After our tour and when we received the open dates, we immediately put a hold on a date for September 2023. Our contract signing appointment was so memorable. We met with Elizabeth and Kate. The morning was filled with getting to know each other and making sure they understood what we envision for our special day. My husband and I felt so comfortable and excited. Meyer’s Castle makes the planning process seamless! They provide you an extensive list of preferred vendors that they have worked with for many years. However, if you want to use a different vendor, you sure can! We went with all preferred vendors for our special day! Our day was magical! We had 300+ guests and they were blown away with the beauty of Meyer’s Castle.You feel as if you walked into a fairyland when you are at Meyer’s Castle and can't believe you are still in the Midwest Area. We are beyond grateful to have had our wedding at Meyer’s Castle! My husband and I can't stop talking about our day. Our guest have told us many times "that was the best wedding I have ever been to!” . It was a day we waited for almost two years for and completely worth the wait!

er. The wedding coordinators were wonderful as well. Thank you, MC, for a memorable wedding!!!

ive. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed exploring the various spaces, making our wedding truly stand out from all others.

n at Meyer’s Castle and each piece came perfectly together. The newly redecorated bridal suite is gorgeous and my bridal party and I felt like royalty getting ready. The florals and gardens were stunning and there is an Instagram worthy photo spot around every corner. Our coordinator, Eva, did a great job setting up all of our decor and was very communicative throughout the planning process. Eva and the MC team accommodated everything we wanted to include on our special day and our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about our wedding. Everyone loved the food and even loved the table wine, numerous guests took photos of the wine so that they could buy a bottle later on. We are so glad to have started the rest of our lives together after saying “I Do” at Meyer’s Castle; surrounded by family, friends, and 2 beautiful peacocks that roam the grounds.

unds were SPECTACULAR. The food- DELICIOUS. The hors d’oeuvres and desserts were excellent, and don’t sleep on that Chicken Florentine entree! The entire staff went above and beyond to make sure every guest felt like royalty. A very SPECIAL shout-out to our coordinator, Kate who put so much time, effort, and energy into making our day perfect, even before the actual wedding day fielding all of our numerous questions. Our wedding at The Castle was whimsical, grandiose, and a true spectacle. (Photos by George Street Photography)

nd she made my life a breeze. Very professional and before I could even ask, it was taken care of. Thank you to everyone at this venue!!

m made my day absolutely perfect!! If you would like a beautiful, elegant, historic venue, this is the place to look.

planning process and very responsive to any questions. Everyone was amazing the day of and helped make the day run so smoothly. The flowers around are stunning based on the seasons, and the views are incredible. The food and drinks were great and there is so much to choose from. Everyone loved their time here.

ad caught on fire and I was left scrambling for a new location. Luckily, Meyer's Castle was able to accommodate me with less than 3 weeks' notice and I couldn't be happier that I ended up there instead. From the moment I stepped onto the grounds, I was immediately struck by the beautiful snowy landscape. The castle itself was absolutely stunning and felt like something out of a fairytale. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure that every detail was taken care of and that my guests and I felt right at home. But of course, the highlight of the evening was the food. The catering team at Meyer's Castle did not disappoint - everything was cooked to perfection and tasted absolutely divine. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience at Meyer's Castle. While it wasn't my original plan, I'm actually glad that my original venue fell through because Meyer's Castle turned out to be an even better fit. The snowy grounds were absolutely magical, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, and the food was out of this world. If you're looking for a truly special and memorable event space, look no further than Meyer's Castle!

l day fulfilled. We highly recommend this venue for a wedding or event of any kind. It will be a memorable occasion.

easy to work with them. The morning of our wedding was raining, and I was so worried about our timeline, but the staff was so quick with a plan B just in case the rain would continue into the afternoon. It actually ended up being great, the rain stopped, and the sun shinned bright just in time for the ceremony. It was magical!

E and accommodating throughout the entire process - we had to plan the entire thing from out of town and they made it as easy as possible for us. The venue itself was absolutely gorgeous. 10/10 recommend.

ide the castle made for great pictures. The bridal suite was beautiful as well. The florist created a beautiful indoor gazebo draped in white fabric and lit with white lights which we married under as well as ate our dinner at the sweetheart table under (we didn't have a bridal party). Our wedding planner Eva was amazing. I thank her for everything the past year and that night. She was there for me and my thousands of questions all year and completely ran the night on NYE! Everything was timed up right with entrances, ceremony, music, food etc. We had a small delay with the shuttles from our hotel and they were incredibly accommodating with holding the ceremony. The meal was fantastic. We went with chicken Provençal and the guests were raving about it all night. I wanted a confetti cake for it being my favorite and NYE, so the baker Eva set us up with customized our cake that way. They also had a nacho bar for everyone at 10pm for a late night snack! The DJ the castle uses, John, was awesome. He played every song we requested and announced everything perfectly on time. Our officiant was Dr. Louise A. Chickie-Wolfe. Eva found her for us and was absolutely amazing. Look her up :) For being their first NYE wedding along with the big NYE dinner and club party they hold each year, we feel they did amazing job and handled everything so professionally. It was a great start to the new year and our marriage :)

easier- especially planning from out of state. I can't say this enough- all inclusive is the way to go! No random hidden fee's, or paying for things you don't need to- they're up front and totally honest about everything and genuinely just want to make sure your wedding day is the best day of your life! Not only does it make everything less stressful, but everything included is amazing! The food was incredible, the cake was delicious, our flowers were gorgeous, and the service at Meyer’s Castle is unparalleled. The venue is absolutely stunning, and getting ready in the bridal suite the morning of with my girls will forever be one of my favorite memories, right next to having our ceremony on the gorgeous veranda and tearing it up on the dance floor thanks to the DJ that my guests still say was the best they'd ever seen at a wedding. Thank you so much for everything Meyer’s Castle’s staff, you made our day absolutely flawless!

ceremony but the moment I saw the ballroom in person I completely changed my mind. It sooooo elegant! The grounds have everything you want for pictures, a little forested area for woodsy shots, open landscaping and large veranda for group photos.

g was organized and went exactly as planned, and I truly can say that my wedding day was perfect. Brenda did such a good job with keeping everything on schedule. She was also very helpful with referring vendors to me. Any questions I had, she alway had the answer. Brenda has been in event planning for many years, and her experience really shows! I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator. I definitely will recommend her to any of my friends/family that are getting married!

onies - which was a must for us. I had been "Facebook stalking" the venue way before I even got engaged. The venue can be both indoor and outdoor which is a comfort for brides who want an outdoor wedding, but know how unpredictable Midwest weather can be. We were able to have an outdoor ceremony with an indoor, air-conditioned reception without our guests having to travel! I really can't say enough good things about Meyer’s Castle. I honestly don't think there is another venue out there that truly even compares.

iful and it fit my now wife and I perfectly. At the time when I chose Meyer’s Castle I had no idea how easy and great the employees were to work with! Every time I emailed or called they answered me within a very timely manner with the best advice. Two years in advance there isn't a lot of little details to think of, it is usually the big details you are coming up with at this time, but when it came down to the little details Meyer’s Castle staff was there every step of the way. Elizabeth, Kate, Carolyn & Lisa are full of ideas and advice. They checked in with me & my wife multiple times and made sure everything that we wanted and dreamed of was taken care of. You can tell Meyer’s Castle cares, it is not just a job for them.

are so blessed to have amazing parents who made it possible for us to have our wedding here. The service was amazing, ambiance was perfect and it was definitely such a day to remember. Although it is expensive, you definitely get what you pay for!