I absolutely loved having our reception at the Pere (Cotillion Room). I didn't compare many places because I knew I wanted the reception to be there. The room was gorgeous, and the food - chicken cordon bleu and au gratin potatoes - was AMAZI...NG. If you get the Cotillion room, I would recommend getting their portable dance floor if it's available, and putting it in the middle of the room so all guests can easily see everything. Otherwise it is all the way at the end of the long room. The prices were reasonable... We had a 5 hour reception for 200 people, sit down meal, champagne toast, butlered cocktail hour, open beer and wine, and room fee for under $10k. The bridal suite is HUGE, and they may be willing to comp it for the wedding night. I also got it reduced to $200 for Friday night so my bridesmaids and I could get ready there on the wedding day. The wedding coordinator there was easy to work with, and would answer any questions we had. I would absolutely recommend the Pere Marquette to anyone looking for an elegant place to have their reception!