Makray Memorial Golf Club

Elegance awaits, your fairytale begins here

Barrington, IL

$4,000 starting price

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Greater Chicago Area

Service area

201 to 250 guests

Holds ceremonies and receptions

AWARD WINNER (14X)

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Makray Memorial Golf Club, inspired by the majestic Scottish castles, is nothing short of a fairy tale wedding venue. Nestled in a tranquil landscape, our venue showcases classic castle architecture with its imposing stone walls, arched doorways and lush ivy which exudes an aura of ancient splendor and romance. Our venue is surrounded by our prestige 18 hole golf course, beautifully manicured with areas filled with vibrant flowers, tranquil water features and idyllic spots for those stunning photo memories. The Oak Terrace Grille is our on-site restaurant that compliments this luxurious venue with our award winning executive chef, a great option for hosting a rehearsal dinner. Facilities and Capacity: The interiors are adorned with period inspired furnishings to enhance the historical charm, while modern amenities ensure comfort and convenience. We offer three distinct on-site ceremony sites at our venue, each with a unique backdrop allowing you to choose your perfect setting to say 'I DO.' Our exquisite grand ballroom accomodates up to 240 people and the large windows and French doors keeps the space open and airy. As the sun sets, an overhead chandelier lights the room with a romantic and cozy glow. We have a beautiful wrap around veranda connected to the ballroom that overlooks the golf course and is private for you and your wedding guests. Services Offered: The staff at this country club make couples feel as welcome and taken care of as possible. They do this by offering the following services: Event Coordinator Bridal suite Cake Chairs Linen Centerpieces Photos on the golf course Cleanup Three ceremony sites Event rentals Liability insurance Parking Setup Tables Coat check Food tasting Valet History: Makray Memorial Golf Club is a privately owned, public golf course. Formerly known as Thunderbird Country Club since 1962, the course was closed in June 2002 for complete renovation. The revamped course opened in spring 2004 and a magnificent new clubhouse followed with its completion one year later. Upon re-opening, the course was renamed in honor of Paul Makray, the owner until his passing. To give you some background on the building, the light fixtures around the building range from 1798 to 1930. The majority of the light fixtures were originally gas burning, but have now been converted to electric. Many of the fixtures come from various areas in Kentucky. However, the copper lights in the corridor on the main level are from the New York Subway 1920. The iron gates that you see in the Golf Shoppe and in the Grille are from the Old Burnt Tavern in Garrad County, Kentucky circa 1798. The beautiful faux finish paint in the corridors throughout was created by Painted Illusions located in Lexington, Kentucky. It is a very unique process using two different colors of paint.

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 250

Settings

Ballroom

Country Club

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Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

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4.9

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165 reviews

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Makray Memorial Golf Club is praised by multiple reviewers for its picturesque setting, exceptional service, and delicious food, particularly Chef John's creations. Reviewers commend Laurie, Leeza, and Stacie for their attentiveness and dedication in making wedding dreams come true, accommodating every request including dietary restrictions. The venue's elegance, customizable options, and teamwork with couples are highlighted, standing out as a top choice for couples seeking stunning backdrops and flawless wedding experiences.

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Rachel G

1/08/2025

I was just about sold on another venue at the time that we toured Makray...it was the final venue we looked at and I'm so glad we did because they changed my mind so quickly and it was the perfect location for our wedding! Laurie, Leeza, and Stacie are all very hands on with the different aspects of planning and they all made sure our day came together as smoothly as possible. The site is picturesque and they kept up all the holiday decorations, at our request, for a more festive feel for our December wedding. I know they do a lot of weddings every year but I never felt like "just another couple"--the entire team was determined to make sure we had the best experience at each step of the way. Even if there were little snags, they worked hard to alleviate the stress and find workarounds for any issues that we encountered. Chef John was phenomenal to work with as well! One of the dishes we were most intrigued by was a macadamia nut encrusted chicken, but we had opted to remove all nuts from the menu due to a family allergy. He didn't even bat an eye and created a delicious nut-free alternative for us to serve. He easily accommodated for every dietary restriction we threw at him and we received tons of compliments on the food from our wedding guests. And I can't forget the berry salad!! You cannot go wrong with choosing this for your wedding venue. There's a reason they've won so many awards! I would give 10 stars if I could.

Lawrence B

11/11/2024

Best first decision is where to have reception. Makray is it. Understated elegance, classically beautiful. Warmth and charm. With a balcony view. Many many compliments from family and guests. Staff is outstanding. Chef and food amazing. Danced the night away. Five star location. Many memories made. Celebration for the ages.

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Morgan S

11/11/2024

I have known for YEARS that I wanted to get married at Makray. I fell in love with the building and the grounds before I even got engaged. The building is absolutely gorgeous with its crawling ivy, immaculate landscapes, scenic lookouts, and overall charm. The surrounding golf course area is also nothing short of pristine, as you would expect of this caliber golf course. We went to officially look at this venue a WEEK after we got engaged, a full year before our wedding, just to make sure that we would get our desired date. From the start, the whole team at Makray was extraordinary. Laurie is the sweetest person and you can tell she truly loves her job and loves helping couples bring their dreams and visions to life. Not only did we have our ceremony and reception at Makray, but also our rehearsal dinner and hosted next day brunch for our guests as well. The other main reason we chose Makray? THE FOOD. Chef John is one of the most passionate people that I have ever met. You can tell how much he loves doing what he does not only through talking with him for 5 minutes, but in every dish he makes. I have alway been told that people remember only a handful of things about weddings, but the biggest one is the food. And ALL of our guests raved about the food. We even made sure that we had a special plate made for us to ensure we got some of the amazing appetizers before they were gone! The lengths that everyone went to to accommodate our wishes were boundless. Leeza was amazing in helping us plan our menu and timeline and thought of things that I hadn’t even considered. Her, Stacy, and Laurie truly made the whole thing run so smoothly attending to every detail and answering every question and making sure that we were happy! Our wedding day was perfection and I truly mean that. We couldn’t have picked a better venue or better people to work with. Thank you for bringing my fairytale dream wedding to life.

Samantha C

11/04/2024

Everyone was so wonderful to work with! They accommodated every want and need I had! My wedding day was absolutely perfect and exactly what I envisioned! Definitely recommend them!

Kelsey V

11/01/2024

My wedding at Makray was truly the best day of my life. The Dream Team, as I call them, helped make my wedding dreams come true. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I married my best friend, and fulfilled my childhood wish of being married at that golf course. Thank you to the team at Makray so much for everything. I couldn’t be more appreciative or speak any higher of them.

Elizabeth T

10/31/2024

The quality of service at Makray Memorial Golf Club is unbeatable. Our wedding experience was nothing short of perfection. The staff went above and beyond at every turn, limiting stress, keeping us organized, and facilitating everything we needed for a memorable wedding day. The Makray team is detail-oriented, flexible, dependable, and communicative. The team helped us formulate a curated experience through thoughtful time spent on various quotes, menus, floor plans, and table settings. They are both patient and enthusiastic. With the support of the wonderful Makray team the event possibilities are endless. I would recommend Makray to all and would most definitely do it all over again!

10/25/2024

We had an absolutely wonderful experience hosting our wedding at Makray Golf Club! The venue itself is stunning, with beautiful views that created the perfect backdrop for our special day. From the start, the coordinators, Leeza and Laurie, were incredibly helpful and attentive. They went above and beyond to make the planning process stress-free and enjoyable, and they gladly worked alongside our own wedding planner, whom we hired for the day. This collaboration made everything seamless. On the big day, everything went smoothly, and we felt so at ease knowing everything was in good hands. We could truly focus on celebrating with our loved ones. We highly recommend Makray Golf Club to anyone looking for a gorgeous venue with an amazing team behind it!

Emily S

10/25/2024

We only have positive things to say about working with the incredible team at Makray! Laurie, Leeza, and Stacie are a great team and were so helpful and supportive throughout the planning process. They are so organized, patient, and helped us with all decisions. It was like having 3 fairy godmothers who helped make everything come to fruition. They truly want you to enjoy every moment of your big day. Chef John was a delight to work with - again very personable and cares about his work. People raved about the food at our wedding. We have a family member who is a personal chef and said it was the best vegetarian meal she’s ever had at a wedding. Also the pretzel late night snack blew people away - I still sometimes dream about them :) Everything was very customizable! The tasting experience was incredible - so fun!! Loved that the package includes a cake - it was delicious and turned out beautiful! The golf course and ivy-covered building were the cherry on top. We got some amazing photos that we’ll cherish forever! Also, I loved that during our tour, they had photos to show the building and outdoor aesthetic in every season - very helpful and just another example of their great attention to detail! It’s very clear that the whole team at Makray is passionate about their work and making your day special and low stress!

Amanda S

10/24/2024

Makray Memorial Golf Club is absolutely stunning! We couldn’t have picked a better venue to celebrate our special day. The wedding coordinators - Leeza, Laurie and Stacie were the BEST. They were so easy to work with, always available, and happy to walk us through any detail, no matter how big or small. The chef is AMAZING as well. Our guests raved about how delicious the food was! We still enjoy coming back to the venue for dinner dates. If you are looking for somewhere reliable with exceptional service this is your place!! I cannot recommend this venue, and all of it’s staff, enough. I wish we could host more events there! A million thanks to Leeza, Laurie and Stacie for giving us an unbelievable day, and memories we will cherish for a lifetime!

Jennifer T

10/17/2024

Makray Memorial Golf Club was an absolute dream venue for our wedding. From the thorough and professional communication leading up to the big day, to the gorgeous, spacious, and immaculately clean event spaces, the team at Makray truly went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was perfect. They handled all of the decor setup seamlessly, and even provided helpful day-of extras that made the entire experience stress-free. We are so grateful to have celebrated our special day at Makray Memorial Golf Club and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a stunning and well-run wedding venue.

Paige S

5/09/2024

We had our wedding at Makray on October 7, 2023. This was nothing short of spectacular all around. Leeza and Laurie are top notch and a big part of the reason we decided to go with Makray. They are informative, professional, and will do just about anything to ensure your day is special. They went above and beyond in all aspects. We had 180 people attend which was a little tight in the space but gave an intimate feeling. They were able to effectively communicate with all vendors leading up to the day of the wedding and the wedding day as well. If you are looking for somewhere reliable with exceptional service this is your place. The food is not just your typical wedding food either. All plates were warm when served and the options were vast and all delicious. The chef is amazing and caters to all food restrictions and allergies. Our guests RAVED about how good the food was. We decided on a split plate in order to not stress about options and it was the right move as it was delicious. I could go on and on about how wonderful the team is at Makray, truly. They made our wedding so memorable and we would recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful space and venue along with top tier employees / service from start to finish.

Meghan M

1/02/2024

Laurie and Leeza were amazing. The venue and service were fantastic. We received many compliments from our guests. We couldn’t have asked for more.

Jamie D

10/12/2023

With emerald green courses and lush gardens, Makray is the perfect venue for weddings! We love how many elegant backdrops there are for timeless photos. The architecture and modern clubhouse make this place perfect any season of the year! https://twaphoto.com

Skylar S

10/10/2023

Leeza and Laurie at Makray were truly wonderful to work with! The whole staff really helped make sure that our wedding day was absolutely perfect. They were very kind, patient, and attentive to detail. The venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing. We are so glad that we chose Makray for our wedding!

Holly M

10/03/2023

I cannot say enough good things about Makray and all of the staff there. Laurie, Leeza, and Stacie were extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process and made our wedding day flow seamlessly. They are so talented and exceptional at what they do. Chef also did a fabulous job - our guests were raving about all of the food. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and provided us with endless gorgeous photo opportunities. We are beyond thrilled with how our wedding day turned out and cannot thank Makray enough for making our day so special and beautiful. I strongly recommend Makray as a wedding venue, or any special event venue. So amazing!

lindsay c

9/22/2023

Everything about my wedding at Makray was fantastic. The food was amazing! The entire staff from the waiters to the coordinators were so nice and helpful. They truly went above and beyond for me.

Ashley K

8/07/2023

So many wonderful things to say about Makray and the amazing staff who work there! First, Makray is such a beautiful venue for a wedding. We got married on July 8, 2023, and the ivy and landscaping was so green and picture perfect. We did our ceremony outside on the lawn, and it was truly perfect. Laurie and Leeza are also an AMAZING team to work with! They are friendly, organized, and truly care. They always put our worries at ease and made our wedding planning process much smoother. We truly loved having our wedding at Makray and would highly recommend this venue for a wedding! We are still on cloud 9!

Steven G

8/01/2023

Bernadette and I are extremely happy and pleased that we chose to have our wedding at the Makray Memorial Golf Club on the morning of July 1st, 2023. Everyone involved, especially Laurie, made our special day wonderful as they were so accomodating. The venue looked spectacular and once the morning drizzle subsided we got back on track and had a fantastic ceremony with Pastor Dave Angle and then buffet lunch enjoying all the food Chef John made for us finally followed by an afternoon of dancing singing and celebrating under the guidance of Oliver the DJ & MC. Your Club house is fantastic and provided a very upscale regal & classy venue and setting for our desired wedding leaving everyone telling us that our wedding at Makray will be the topic of conversations for years to come. Thank You.

Emily L

7/21/2023

This location is not only stunning but there are not enough good things I can say about the staff and Laurie and Leeza!! If you are inbetween which venue to go with-- this is your venue.

Samantha Y

6/12/2023

Makray delivered the best wedding experience we could have asked for. Laurie & Leeza are so easy to work with & super helpful. They help you all the way through the process & make sure nothing falls through the cracks. They are also there the day of to make sure the timeline is going to plan. They are super experienced, friendly, positive, professional, & overall top notch at what they do. Makray itself is a beautiful venue & exceeded our expectations. We did an outdoor ceremony next to the patio & it was perfect. All the food for cocktail hour & dinner was phenomenal. The service staff was friendly, attentive, & delivered drinks quickly upon requests. We would recommend getting married at Makray to anyone!

M H

12/27/2022

The easiest staff to deal with and excellent too. You know you are in great hands. They handled everything with such care at my son and daughter in law's wedding planning. The food was excellent and served so incredibly hot. We were invited to a private tasting for the food and cake to make the best choice for our guests. I can't say enough about Makray. It is the best and so beautiful. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Nicole S

12/23/2022

We celebrated our marriage with friends and family at Makray Memorial Golf Club on October 1, 2022 and it was an absolute dream! Our theme was “Autumn in the Mountains;” commemorating where my husband and I met, lived, adventured, and fell in love out West in Colorado. I highly, highly, highly recommend this amazing venue with its impeccable service, exquisite food, gorgeous surroundings, and the creation of memories that will last a lifetime.

Jackie K

10/22/2022

We could not be happier with Makray as our chosen wedding venue! From the start Laurie gave us so much information on our initial tour, compared to some venues that simply gave us a folder and said to reach out with any questions. Then at our food tasting she was so patient and helpful going through everything from menu choices to napkin colors to signature drink options... Both Laurie and Leeza were very responsive to all our questions throughout the planning process. On the day before and of the wedding Laurie, Leeza, and Audrea made sure every detail was discussed and that everything would run smoothly, even when we had to move the rehearsal inside due to rain and when we started our ceremony late due to a transportation hiccup. The ballroom looked incredible, the food was amazing, and we received so many compliments on what a beautiful wedding it turned out to be. 10/10 I would recommend Makray to anyone who asks.

Stephanie P

10/15/2022

The staff at Makray is absolutely incredible! Laurie and Leeza are your wedding coordinators for the day and you do not have to work about a thing! We have been getting messages all day about how wonderful the event staff was. Everyone raves about the food! Also the building itself is just gorgeous. Thank you to everyone at Makray!

Diane R

10/14/2022

The absolute best venue to have a Wedding reception! Leeza and Laurie were a joy to work with and stayed on top of everything for a perfect evening. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was exceptionally good.

Kylie S

9/19/2022

Such a beautiful venue for a wedding! We worked with Leeza and Laurie and they were amazing throughout the entire planning process. Their communication and attention to detail were very much appreciated for a type A bride like me :) The food was also a big hit! If you're looking for in-house catering that provides you with majority of everything you need for a wedding - look no further! The reason I am giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the slight logistical nightmare on wedding day. The dinner service was so delayed (that was the ONE thing I didn't want to happen esp when selecting a venue)..so delayed that my husband and I were so rushed and didn't even get a bite of our wedding cake. The lady who runs the operational piece of the night was not helpful and was extremely rude. She kept blaming other people and never once took ownership (or really showed any empathy). Not to mention, there was a new head chef who must have been recently hired right before our wedding as it was a different person from our tasting a few months before. Not sure if the hiccup stemmed from the top down or what. Minus the dinner service delay - we had a great time and highly recommend Leeza, Laurie, and Makray!

Allie S

8/19/2022

Laurie, Leeza, and their team over at Makray made our wedding absolutely perfect! This was the first venue we went to tour and we couldn't get it out of our minds. Laurie spent lots of time with us explaining all the different options/features of Makray. We fell in love with everything! Being a teacher, I am very detailed oriented and have many list/spreadsheets, I was super impressed with how easy Laurie and Leeza made the planning process. Their documents were detailed and easy to use. I also tend to ask many questions and they made sure to answer them quickly. Again, absolutely amazing! When it came to the big day, we didn't have to lift a finger. The team at Makray made sure that every single detail we talked about went off without a hitch. The ceremony took place outside at their lake location and couldn't have been more breathtaking. I wanted to make a grand entrance, so Leeza made sure that I was hidden from not only the guests, but my husband. Our photographs on the grounds turned out perfect and really showed off the beauty of Makray. Every part of the reception went off without a single problem. All the guests had an amazing time and have been talking about our wedding since! The food was amazing and the wait staff made sure to take care of the wedding party and immediate family. At the end of the night they made sure all of our decorations were packed up with care and we were able to pick it all up the next morning. Honestly, I wish every couple could get married at Makray! They truly made our day the best beginning of this next chapter in our lives!

Katie A

8/19/2022

Makray was absolutely amazing ! The food was phenomenal, staff were courteous and lovely! It is a truly beautiful venue.

Natalie C

8/08/2022

Everything from start to finish at the Makray was a great experience! Laurie & Leeza were phenomenal in helping me bring my vision to life; they truly enjoy their jobs & went above & beyond in answering every question I had to reassure me that my vision would turn out perfect. The venue itself is great not only in terms of the ambiance, but also has wonderful photo opportunities. Lastly, the food was delicious! Our guests couldn't stop raving about how tasty the food was, the generous portion sizes & how it was some of the best wedding food they've had...we couldn't agree more! I'd highly recommend the Makray to anyone; all the staff is wonderful & the service is top notch. When I say top notch, I'm referring to the fact we had a couple show up late for dinner & instead of the servers just serving them whatever course the rest of the room was on, the servers made sure to bring them out every course they missed on top of the course the rest of the room was on so they wouldn't miss out/be hungry. I can't wait to plan my next event at the Makray, truly a wonderful experience!

Colleen V

7/21/2022

My husband and I could not have picked a better place to have our wedding. We knew right away that Makray was going to be our venue. We toured the place in September along with 3 other venues. Makray was the most prepared and memorable out of all those places we toured. We worked with Laurie, Leeza, and Andrea and they were extremely accommodating the entire time. All 3 ladies made themselves available to us for any questions. They even helped us stay organized by providing checklists and time lines. The food was incredible and the room was spacious enough for our 130 guests. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone who wants their wedding to be perfect!

Taylor B

7/11/2022

My husband and I couldn't be more thrilled to have had our wedding at the beautiful Makray Memorial Golf Club. Our guests kept coming up to us saying how stunning the building itself is, and that it felt like we were in Italy or Ireland with the green Ivy all around the exterior. Simply jaw-dropping! Working with Laurie and Leeza also made wedding planning very easy, and took a load of stress off of my shoulders as the bride. They were always quick to respond, and were very easy going about answering any questions I had. If I wanted to change something after the fact, they was no hesitation and my request was easily changed. Overall beautiful location for a wedding and great staff to work with. The only downfall we had was the food we tasted during the food tasting didn't taste the same the day of at the wedding, so we were a little bit disappointed in that regard. But other then that, overall a 10/10! I would highly recommend!

Julia M

7/03/2022

We were in love with our venue. Makray was not only amazing in looks, but the wedding team was so attentive, kind, and accommodating. Laurie, Leeza, and Audrea are AMAZING to work with, and I still cannot thank them enough for being excellent communicators for the 18 months leading up to the weddings, and such amazing support the day of. They are number 1 for a reason! You will not find a better group to work with, and we had so many comments from guests about how stunning the grounds were. We cannot recommend this venue enough!

Cindy D

6/29/2022

There are no words to describe our experience at Makray Golf Club for our wedding day other than PERFECT! Leeza and Laurie went above and beyond to help us with every aspect of the day. We couldn't of done it without them. My guests raved about the food and exceptional service. I couldn't of asked for anything better. If it were possible to add more stars, I would

Dominique P

4/15/2022

We had the most perfect wedding at Makray! Everything was seamless and turned out better than I could ever imagine. We can’t say enough nice things about the entire experience from start to finish! All our guests loved the food and had a blast. Leeza and Laurie are a dream to work with and would recommend any bride to check out this venue. You won’t be disappointed!

Julia M

3/24/2022

We had our wedding at Makray and it was an absolute dream. Laurie and Leeza made a great team and helped everything to run smoothly. I was planning a wedding all the way from San Diego and didn't even have to hire a separate coordinator. They were both punctual, organized, positive, friendly and everything you would want in a vendor for your wedding. The whole process was so much fun. The food was amazing and the space was gorgeous. Makray makes a spring/winter (cold) wedding in Illinois look so beautiful. My photos turned out great. I highly recommend Makray. Amazing team and venue.

Sarah K

12/30/2021

We worked with Makray for our wedding/vow renewal reception (ceremony was at a local church) in Sept 2021. Our wedding was initially scheduled for April 2020, and Laurie, Leeza, and team were incredibly flexible, helpful, and responsive as we rescheduled the reception twice. They promptly replied to many questions and were accommodating as we had some last minute guest list changes due to covid. It was very clear what was needed when in terms of details, decoration drop offs, pick ups, payments, etc, which made it easy for us to stay organized. We were a little nervous about the food after the tasting, but the food at the reception was fantastic – we had multiple people comment unprompted on how good it was & we thought so too. The evening of the reception was beautiful and there were no hiccups (at least that we knew of!). Our decorations were set up exactly as requested, the food and bar were GREAT (which is seemingly unusual for a reception these days!), and the staff made sure everything flowed seamlessly. The venue is great if you want to have your own space vs sharing with other events that are happening at the same time – a private 2nd floor space, comfortable/locked bridal suite, foyer/dining area/balcony, and 2 bars with bartenders who kept the lines very short. Our only complaint is that they were not flexible with speeding up meal service – it was one of the longer dinners at a reception that we have been a part of.

Trinda S

12/13/2021

We could not have hoped for a more beautiful eventt! The staff at the MaKray made it easy, elegant, and a fantastic event for all involved. From food to staff to fabulous decor and details--we would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a setting for a wedding with an intimate feeling (150 guests) and sense that each person attending was that special guest. The bride and groom were able to shine all night long knowing their day was in great hands! As the parents of the bride we could not have hoped for the day to be in better hands..its all in the details and the details were perfect!

Wendy L

9/14/2021

Laurie, I wanted you to know that the bridal shower that I held this Saturday 9/11/21 was absolutely wonderful and even better than I’d imagined. Mark was wonderful in helping me bring in flowers, and the room was perfect! I want to do a special shout out to the young lady, (and I can’t remember her name ☹) who took care of the party. SHE WAS FANTASTIC, and I had advised both her and Mark that there were some guests that had ‘special menu requests', and she assured them that there would be no problem with this. I really hope you both thank her for all of her help, and send me her name Mark, so I can make sure to tell her again how much I appreciated all of her help! Side note, everyone there told me how fantastic the food was!!!!! So thanks to both of you again, and I will definitely be recommending your facility to my friends and work associates!!!!!

Nicole V

8/28/2021

Laurie & Leeza were amazing to work with! Our wedding was originally supposedly to be August 2020, however, they made our entire postponement process a breeze! They thought of every detail and were a huge support system to us for the entire process. I’ve had a lot of friends who also had to postpone their weddings, and our experience was the easiest. Our wedding day turned out to be absolutely perfect. We had so many compliments from our guests on the beauty of the venue, as well as the food. Everyone’s steak was cooked perfectly and the chicken was extremely tasty. Thank you again Laurie & Leeza for making our wedding day perfect!

Lynn S

7/10/2021

I hired this venue for my son's brunch reception which was supposed to take place in June of 2020. Because of Covid it was first moved to December of 2020 and then rescheduled for June 26, 2021. EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect! The food was delicious: We had the full breakfast buffet, plus one chicken dish and one beef dish and an omelet station. The sweets for the sweet table were all incredible and bountiful. I cannot say enough about the support of the entire staff there, starting with Audrea who I worked with from the beginning. She was supportive, helpful, informative and there for me not matter what I threw at her last minute, including seating changes as well as asking for valet service the day before the ceremony (which she did get!) The prices she quoted were accurate, no hidden surprises at the end and I thought very reasonable. The rest of the staff who helped on the day of the event and the night before (Audrea was there the entire time, too) were also so helpful, starting with Laurie and Leeza, Maria, and all the wait staff, who even helped me set up some of my decorations in the morning. The room looked beautiful! I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding, shower, or any other occasion.

Jamie H

7/08/2021

I always wanted to get married at a beautiful venue with beautiful scenery and Makray Memorial Golf Club exceeded our expectations. Laurie and Leeza are truly an incredibly duo. They were so accommodating and understanding with planning a wedding during COVID. When we had to cancel the first time we met with them and they laid out all the options for us. We decided to just do a smaller ceremony only at Makray and the views were just incredible even on a very stormy day! Laurie and Leeza answered every question we asked them and were just the best to be around. They honestly are invested in their careers and want their customers happy. Without them our beautiful wedding wouldn't have been possible. We are so honored to have worked with these two and will be referring others to Makray as well!

Valerie S

1/03/2021

I always drive passed Makray Memorial Golf Club and think that would be an amazing place to get married. That is just what my husband and I did. From the beginning Laurie and Leeza were extremely helpful. They were like my helpers in planning my wedding with them. They had very helpful suggestions and thoughts they wanted me to keep in mind. These helped me plan out my wedding to be my dream wedding. Any time I emailed one of them, they always got back to me within 24 hours. They constantly had me at ease. And then COVID hit...when most vendors spiraled out of control, Laurie and Leeza remained professional and extremely helpful. In turn, this helped me to keep a level head. They kept track of government orders and numbers and how this would effect our wedding. We got married in August when there was a maximum of 50 guests allowed. They helped me navigate through this tough and trying time. We figured out how to make the room look amazing still with only a fraction of the people. They maintained safe and comfortable standards within their establishment for COVID. I can't even begin to explain how easy they made the planning even when this pandemic hit. Even though it wasn't the original plan, Makray Mermorial Golf Club was still the perfect and dream wedding! Thanks Laurie and Leeza (and everyone else who helped navigate through this!) Would 100% suggest you can't go wrong with Makray for your wedding. Beautiful grounds to take pictures and the price was very reasonable. Included all food/wedding cake/drinks. I just had to find my other vendors. We also did our rehearsal dinner with them. It was absolutely delicious and fun! Makray has worked with many vendors before, so they really know what they are doing!

Caroline K

9/21/2020

Elegant and perfect are the best words to describe our recent wedding at Makray Golf Club. We chose Makray for our venue just three weeks prior to the date. We were only having 10 guests due to Covid, but Laurie and Leeza were eager to help plan our wedding as though we were having 200! The location and setting were perfect. We wanted to have our ceremony outside, but were comfortable knowing there were several beautiful options indoors in case the weather did not cooperate. The venue is a fantastic location with beautiful scenery throughout the grounds. Leeza and Laurie were always prompt with responding to my emails, offered excellent recommendations for appetizers, setting, etc. and did an amazing job setting up the ceremony and private room with our decorations and party favors. Throughout the dinner, they checked in with us to see that everything was going well. Our waitress, Sue, was amazing as well! She was very attentive to each guest’s requests for drinks and even accommodated special dietary requests. Everyone ordered something different, yet all items were served piping hot. Our guests are still talking about how delicious their food was, as well as the outstanding service provided. If you are planning a wedding, we would highly recommend visiting and considering Makray Golf Club. They are very flexible, reliable and professional. They treated us with utmost respect and as individuals, instead of just another bride and groom. Due to the combined experience of Leeza, Laurie, Sue (the waitress) and Chef, our wedding turned out more perfect than we could have ever imagined. It was a truly spectacular experience. We will be returning for dinner in the restaurant very soon and on many future occasions.

Cassandra C

12/30/2019

Linda, Leeza, and Laurie did a fantastic job helping plan our best day. They helped make sure the day went perfectly as planned and with no hiccups on the day of schedule. They were easy to communicate with, made themselves available to answer all questions we had. The staff on our day were FANTASTIC! They made sure we ate, drank, and were having so much fun. So many gorgeous spots for wedding and family photos. So grateful for these three making sure we had the best day ever! 10/10 Highly recommend!

Carley B

11/27/2019

Our wedding was November 2nd and I don’t even know where to begin! We had a wonderful experience working with everyone at Makray! We had our ceremony and reception inside at Makray and it was absolutely beautiful. Lauri, Leeza and Lynda were all so helpful and kind. They made sure everything went smoothly and made the experience as stress free as possible for us. They were so hands on the day of the wedding, I didn’t feel like I had to worry about anything. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was itself. Everyone loved the food and service as well. We were so pleased with everything about Makray! I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our wedding!

Sarah E

11/05/2019

Makray is WONDERFUL in every way! The wedding coordinator staff there is very attentive, and made sure to answer all of my questions promptly. They also went above and beyond to make sure I could project a video of my husband’s best man speech since he was deployed overseas during our wedding. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue! All those who worked our wedding made us feel special and well cared for. They are awesome!

Jessica B

11/01/2019

We had a great experience working with Makray for our August 2019 wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception at the location and chose to have an indoor morning wedding. We chose this venue because of how beautiful and affordable it was. They also provided a lot of services in house (including catering and a day of wedding coordinator). For the services they did not provide, they have partnerships with a lot of great local vendors that are also affordable and good quality. Laurie H. was amazing and worked with us from start to finish in the planning process. She was very personable and professional and helped us see all of our options. Everything was very customizable, which we appreciated since we had a specific budget in mind for our wedding. Audrea M. was also amazing to work with and she did a wonderful job organizing the details of the event. Overall we had a great experience and so much fun. We felt so supported by the Makray team throughout our planning process and our actual wedding day. I would recommend this venue to any of my friends for ceremony and/or reception.

Becky B

10/25/2019

I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Leeza, Laurie, and the rest of the staff at Makray definitely deserve it! From the first time we contacted them during our venue search and even after our wedding, they were warm, inviting, knowledgeable, accommodating, and responsive. And the list of wonderful adjectives I could use to describe them goes on! Even though we were out of town, scheduling meetings, including our tasting, was a breeze. They had wonderful recommendations for other vendors, and made it easy for us to make all of the little decisions we needed to make to bring everything together. In short, they took away quite a bit of the stress that comes with planning a wedding--especially from a few states away! And the venue itself is GORGEOUS! Aside from the outside of building itself and the beautiful ivy growing on the walls, he ballroom has an amazing view of the golf course, as well as a cute veranda where guests can mill about during the cocktail hour and reception. Finally, to the most important part: the food! I cannot overstate how AMAZING the food was. All of our guests were raving about everything. Appetizers, soup, salad, entree--you name it, we received compliments on it! I could go on and on, but I'll end with this: Leeza, Laurie, and everyone else at Makray, we cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us, and for how memorable you made our special day! You are all truly wonderful and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to meet you all :)

Jamie J

10/16/2019

Laurie and Leeza were wonderful to work with! They were supportive and responsive every step of the way. We would choose them again if given the chance!

Jacqueline S

10/13/2019

Our wedding was at Makray on July 27, 2019. The wedding coordinators/staff at Makray helped to make our wedding day perfect and we couldn’t have thanked them enough! Laurie was extremely patient and responsive throughout the entire process and really helped to make sure that all of the details were finalized and that the day would run smoothly. Lynda and Leeza were also a huge part of the wedding planning at Makray and were equally instrumental throughout the process. I really appreciated that they set up our decorations for us, as well as helped with the entire coordination of the day. They did such a nice job putting our decorations out and I really appreciated the effort to make sure that it all looked nice. I was so grateful that my bridesmaids and I did not have to spend time doing that ourselves and had more time to get ready. In addition, the waitstaff did an incredible job during the reception to make sure that everyone was taken care of. People are still talking about how delicious the food was at our wedding! Makray is such a beautiful place to have a wedding and we couldn’t be happier that we chose it for our wedding day.

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