Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

Our Perspective As someone who owns and manages three restaurants in the Chicago suburbs and oversees events at all three, I understand what seamless execution should look like. We are also from Italy, and food was the most important element of our wedding, so we had very high standards going into the process. We hosted a 400 person wedding in February 2026. Here are our thoughts: The Venue Coordinator: Tara Tara, the hotel wedding coordinator, was absolutely exceptional. From start to finish, she went above and beyond. On the day of the wedding, she was somehow everywhere at once, making sure every detail was handled on her end, and every guest was taken care of. We had breakfast with champagne, full bars in the getting ready room, flawless setup for bride and hair/makeup team, and every moving part executed without us having to ask for a single thing. She truly micromanaged the details, in the best possible way. Working with our hired wedding coordinators on every detail. That level of oversight is exactly what you need on a day with so many moving pieces. Her presence gave us complete peace of mind. The Food Food was our number one priority, and the venue exceeded our expectations. From the passed hors d’oeuvres to the salad, pasta course, and filet duo entrée, everything was excellent. The food came out HOT, which is very important and hard to achieve. The staff dropped each course professionally, without those banquet catering lids that you often see. The quality, temperature, presentation, and timing were all on point. We received countless compliments from family and friends, many of whom are very particular about food, which meant everything to us. The Service and Staff The service team deserves just as much recognition. From the bartender Milos to Captain Miguel, along with the bellhop and front desk staff, every single person we interacted with was professional, attentive, and kind. There were even instances where guests accidentally left wedding envelopes behind, and the staff immediately returned them to our coordinators. That level of honesty and attentiveness speaks volumes. Our out-of-town guests and family/friends that stayed at the hotel also had a wonderful experience. The rooms were gorgeous and spotless. I had read prior reviews mentioning cleanliness concerns, so I personally followed up with many of our guests who stayed at the hotel, and not one had a complaint. Final Thoughts The Radisson Blu exceeded our expectations in every category, coordination, food, service, and accommodations. As someone in hospitality, I can confidently say they delivered at a very high level, and I would absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a well run and memorable wedding experience. 4-star Hotel with service better than some 5-star Hotels I’ve attended!

Just had our wedding on 5/25/24 and Kim was absolutely amazing to work with! From the planning to execution everything came out perfectly! Food was excellent and we got a lot of compliments from our guests. We really loved seeing her on our wedding day as she recently was on medical leave.