The Monte Bello Estate

We worked with Lauren throughout planning and on the day of our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier. Lauren and the whole team at the Monte Bello strive to give their couples a dream wedding day, and we are so grateful for all they did to make our day just that. Communication with us from day 1 was excellent, and they were always willing to answer a silly question or help in any possible way. Not to mention that the whole venue is an absolute fairytale! We highly recommend the Monte Bello Estate to anyone venue shopping for their big day.

My husband and I got married at MBE last summer and it was the most magical day. I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful place to marry my best friend. It’s been 6 months since the wedding and we still receive compliments from friends and family about how beautiful and fun our wedding was. Not only is the venue beautiful inside and outside, but the staff is incredible. We worked closely with Lauren from MBE and she was amazing to work with. Planning a wedding is not easy, but Lauren made the process super easy for us and was very responsive whenever we had questions or updates about our big day. MBE also has great connections with awesome vendors. I would recommend MBE to anyone who wants a beautiful and magical wedding day.

I simply cannot recommend The Monte Bello Estate enough. We had our wedding there in September and everything was so perfect. Abbey & Lauren are truly the kindest people and will move mountains to ensure you have the best experience. Even though are wedding was a few months ago, we continue to receive compliments on every aspect. The food was delicious and warm, along with the appetizers. The bar staff was incredible. We truly are forever thankful we decided to have our wedding at The Monte Bello Estate. It was truly a day we wish to relive over and over, thanks to the amazing venue and staff.

Where do I even begin with Monte Bello? It truly was the perfect venue for our wedding. The grounds were stunning, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredible in every possible way. From start to finish, we felt completely cared for, especially on our big day. Abbey, you were such a pivotal part of our experience, and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without you. Choosing Monte Bello was the best decision we made, and we can't recommend it enough for your special day!

The Monte Bello Estate was the most beautiful and picturesque wedding venue we could find in the Chicagoland area. Not only is the venue absolutely gorgeous but the staff there are so nice and easy to work with. We worked closely with Lauren throughout the planning process and she was also our day-of coordinator - she was super responsive emails, answered any/all questions we had, and made sure day ran as smoothly as possible in conjunction with our wedding planner (even though we had some temperamental weather to deal with). It was truly a perfect day in the most perfect place - I would highly recommend Monte Bello to anyone!

The Monte Bello team helped to create the best night of our lives! They were extremely helpful and provided us with quick and easy answers to all of our questions throughout the planning process. Planning our wedding could not have been easier thanks to Abbey and Lauren. Once our day wedding day finally arrived, I was amazed to see just how perfectly everything was executed. We were blown away by the entire experience and we're thankful we chose Monte Bello as our venue. I never believed people when they said "Our wedding was the best night of our lives", but thanks to Monte Bello, I now agree, it was the best night ever!

The Monte Bello Estate was the first and only venue my husband and I looked at. We fell in love immediately and had to book after one visit. Not only is it a beautiful venue, but the staff is amazing as well. They helped us create the wedding of our dreams and were very attentive throughout the whole planning process. The wait staff was also attentive to our guests and we received many compliments on the food. I will miss visiting the Estate, but I will cherish the memories that Abbey, Taylor, and Lauren helped create for a lifetime.

The Monte Bello Estate is truly the most incredible wedding venue! We had the most luxurious, beautiful and magical wedding experience, and we could not be happier about the entire day. We worked with Lauren, who was kind, amazing, attentive, and incredibly professional. She is an absolute dream to work with, and made our planning experience and wedding day perfect. From the tour, tasting, and the day itself, Lauren was so incredible to work with and made everything a seamless and easy experience. The staff at the MB was so accommodating throughout our entire wedding experience and was more than happy to help with anything we needed/wanted. The service throughout our wedding was also incredible, dinner food was excellent. We are so grateful for everything, and could not be happier with how beautiful our day was. Truly an unforgettable venue !!

Pictures don’t do it justice on how beautiful the Monte Bello Estate is. After we toured, my husband and I instantly knew this had to be our wedding venue. We loved that the Monte Bello Estate truly had everything we needed all in one spot. Two large separate areas for the girls and the guys to get ready, several gorgeous options for ceremony spots and a stunning reception room with beautiful views of the outdoors. On top of that, the staff at the Monte Bello Estate is top notch and are pros at having a wedding run smoothly! From start to finish, the staff at Monte Bello Estate were very accommodating. Quick to respond to all our emails and extremely helpful throughout the planning process. We had the pleasure of working with Abbey, Kristina and Lauren. On the day of my wedding, Abbey and Kristina checked in on me multiple times to make sure everything was going the way it should and if there was anything I needed. Several people have told my husband and I that our wedding food was the best wedding food they have ever had! We could not be any happier on choosing the Monte Bello Estate as our wedding venue! Highly highly recommend!!

We want to start off by saying that The Monte Bello Estate was the first, and ONLY, venue we visited when selecting a wedding venue. As soon as we pulled up we knew we were someplace special. This venue somehow combines rolling green hills, beautiful trees, and a beautiful estate and as soon as you pull up you will quickly understand how stunning The Monte Bello is. We met with Lauren for our tour/meeting and she made our decision even easier! Lauren is incredibly nice, informative, and helpful, and she remained that way throughout our entire wedding planning process. She really is the best and we made sure to tell the owner of The Monte Bello the same thing towards the end of our wedding when he popped in to see how everything was going. Beyond the amazing grounds and staff, the estate itself is absolutely gorgeous. They had made some renovations to the estate, reception area, and bathrooms prior to our wedding and all the updates they made were a 10/10. We had our ceremony in the “forest” location, which was amazing, with a champagne/water station for guests to grab a drink on their way to get seated. The reception was inside and all of our 200+ guests fit perfectly (shoutout Lauren for being so helpful with arranging the tables and making the most of the space!). We have received so many compliments on the food and drinks, whether it was the hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinners, desserts, or our wedding cake, everything was outstanding. We really can’t recommend The Monte Bello Estate enough. It is such a beautiful venue, there’s no way you would ever regret having your wedding here. The amount of compliments we’ve received since the wedding are countless and we are so happy we had our wedding here. If you’re currently searching for a wedding venue, PLEASE set up a time to visit The Monte Bello Estate. We will never forget the day we had here! Thank you so much!

The Monte Bello was the perfect venue for our wedding this past august! Lauren and her team made our day seamless and amazing. She did a great job of staying in tune with us throughout our year of planning. We could not be happier with all of the staff, and would recommend this venue to everyone. Our guests are still talking about the beautiful landscape, food, and details.

My wedding day at The Monte Bello Estate was beyond words! Everything ended up more beautiful than I could've imagined even with the light rain that day. My venue coordinator Lauren and the whole team last minute changed my ceremony location due to the rain and set everything up in a new spot outside by the clock tower so my guests would be able to walk on concrete and not the wet grass. That is the upside of choosing this venue, it is so large there are so many options and no matter what it will be beautiful! My guests raved how delicious the food was, I had multiple guests the next day and even weeks after telling me it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! Our signature cocktails we chose were a hit and our guests enjoyed them throughout cocktail hour and the reception! Lauren our venue coordinator eased all my stress the day of and she was so attentive to me and my family. After the ceremony the venue had mine and my husbands favorite drinks on standby and a tray of appetizers for us. My mom even wanted a different white wine from what they were serving and they grabbed it for her right away! Before the wedding day the venue even does events so you can have your food tasting and then a separate day to experience their signature cocktails and desserts and see the add-ins you can include for your wedding day. The guest bathrooms were just remodeled as well and made a great backdrop for my guests to take pictures in! The reception space, the big glass windows, and the landscaping made for a perfect day that we will always remember! I cannot emphasize enough how happy we were with the Monte Bello Estate for our wedding!

This venue is GORGEOUS! We just had our wedding there on June 3, 2023. We did not want the standard banquet hall venue and wanted something different. The Monte Bello Estate did not disappoint and it was exactly what we were looking for. We had the ceremony outside (was also a beautiful option inside if it rained) and then had the reception inside in the beautiful enclosed white tent. This made the whole day go a lot smoother because we did not have to leave. We booked the venue months before they began all of the renovations and I was quite nervous about what it would look like afterwards because of all of the changes. BUT, I was in awe after the renovations. I didn't think it was possible, but it was even more stunning than before! I received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and different it was. The staff there is also amazing and very helpful. Abbey, especially went above and beyond at trying to make our special day perfect. I cannot recommend the Monte Bello Estate enough!

We had Abbey as our venue coordinator at the Monte Bello Estate - and we couldn’t have had a better experience. Abbey was so sweet and kind - she made the process so smooth and helped hold our hands through each step. She always made herself available for calls, visits, etc. She was also very quick and thorough when responding to emails. She was an enormous help in making sure our big day was perfect - and in the end - it was perfect. The Monte Bello Estate makes for the perfect backdrop to your event - all staff members (coordinators, grounds crew, servers, bartenders, etc.) are all the best of the best. Every single person we interacted with there was helpful and kind, and the grounds are absolutely stunning. We would highly recommend Monte Bello and we are so happy we had this beautiful place for our wedding!

The Monte Bello is the most spectacular Wedding Venue ever. Our wedding was so absolutely perfect. The venue and the grounds are like a fairytale and the staff is just Top Notch! They made our day perfect in every way. The food was delicious. All our guests were raving for weeks after about our wedding. Highly, highly recommend the Monte Bello for any event!!!

We had our wedding at Monte Bello in June and could not have been happier with how the day went! It was the only venue we actually toured in person and we knew it was it as soon as we saw it. First of all, the outside is absolutely stunning- no matter which way you turn there’s a prime photo backdrop. Secondly, the built in bridal and groom suites are amazing. The bridal suite is designed for getting ready with a separate area with mirrors and vanity, built in rod for the perfect wedding dress photo. The grooms suite is the perfect man cave, with a poker table, pool and foosball tables and signed jerseys and guitars hung up all around. The venue also renovated in between us signing and the day of our wedding and they made it even better than I could have ever imagined- a lot more neutral walls for photos and a women’s bathroom that was jaw dropping when I saw it for the first time. Throughout our planning process, we worked closely with Abbey who was nothing but helpful and amazing. She was so communicative and always answered my hundreds of questions promptly. Food tasting went swimmingly and the Raise the Bar event (cocktail and wine tasting for signature cocktails and add ons) was so fun. Throughout these events, it was so clear how dedicated the entire team is to making sure we have the best wedding possible. The real tell was the day of the wedding. I’ve heard that most venue coordinators don’t do all that much the day of in terms of helping with third party vendors so that was my expectation going in: I didn’t have a wedding planner so I had assigned all my bridesmaids tasks just in case anything needed to be done. Let me just say- Abbey and the other venue staff took care of everything. All the vendors (florist, photobooth rental, band) came and set up seamlessly without me needing to think twice about it. Abbey even helped with coordinating the timing for the professional during the ceremony. We and all our guests had a blast, the food and drinks were amazing. We got so many compliments on everything, especially our signature cocktails! If you’re looking for a wedding venue, I seriously cannot recommend Monte Bello enough!

The team at Monte Bello have a passion for hosting events and it shows. From our first walkthrough of the venue we were hooked. The staff are so kind and you can really tell that they want to make your day the absolute best it can be. When you choose to have your wedding at this wonderful venue like we did, you can be confident that everything will be perfect. It only gets better after you attend the food and drink tastings. They pull out all stops for you and let you see all the delicious choices, beautifully presented. Aside from the amazing staff, the venue itself is gorgeous. With so many possibilities for photos, event locations on site, and two incredible spaces for the wedding party to get ready, your day will be even more beautiful than what you have in your mind. Warm or cold, rain or shine, they have you covered.

My husband and I had the most amazing wedding and wedding planning experience at the Monte Bello. Abbey + team were extremely helpful and organized throughout the entire process. The tasting and bar experience before our wedding day were extremely well planned and great experiences prior to our big day. Our guests continue to rave about our big day almost 6 months after the wedding. The immaculate grounds, bridal + grooms suite, and knowing we were the only wedding there on the day of were some of our favorite aspects that made it an easy decision to pick the Monte Bello. We wish we could re-live the day a million more times cause it was simply spectacular!

We fell in love with the Monte Bello the second we saw it in person. We loved all of the different ceremony sites to choose from. We always wanted an outdoor wedding, but we're realistic people and wanted a good back up plan. When it rains at other outdoor sites, you're either outside rain or shine or they shove you in a corner somewhere. Not the Monte Bello! We loved that ALL five of their ceremony sites are absolutely gorgeous, including the indoor site. We loved that they had drapery up already, a flower wall, and actually pretty carpet that would go with any color scheme. We got so many complements on our decorations and how our whole setup looked, and besides flowers, it was all the Monte Bello in her natural elegance. We also loved that they are purely a wedding venue. This means that they had special events for all the 2022 weddings, including a bar upgrade party and a tasting party. It also means that we were the only guests there the day of. We worked with Abbey leading up to our wedding and she was incredibly responsive and accommodating. Abbey and Emma tag teamed our wedding as venue coordinators on the day of. They helped us hook up music to the houses sound system for getting ready, ensured all of the tables, chairs, linens etc were set up, had a golf cart at the ready for me (the bride) and guests who couldn't walk as well, and made sure that we always had a drink and food during the reception. They literally think of everything. We would recommend the Monte Bello to ALL our friends.

The Monte Bello estate was absolutely our dream wedding venue. Not only was the estate beautiful, but the food and drinks were delicious, the coordinators were each so helpful, and the few tasting events leading up to our big day were so much fun! I'd love to give Abbey a special shout out because she was answering my many questions so quickly and with much detail. We had quite a large number of people (about 250) and Abbey worked hand in hand with me to determine the best table layout to ensure our guests were comfortable. Our wedding guests continue to tell us how impressed they were by our wedding venue. It is so unique and the beauty of the home really adds to a guest's experience. I have already began to recommend this venue to my friends and family! We are so thankful.

Not only is this venue gorgeous, the people that work there are amazing. My husband and I were well taken care of, and anything we needed, we had immediately. We never had to go to the bar, the venue coordinator (ours was Abbey) and the waitstaff made sure we always had a drink and during cocktail hour, they brought us our own little tray of hors d'oeuvres while we took a breather alone after the ceremony. The staff worked hard to make sure our guests were taken care of, and some of our guests commented on it as well. Something else that is so nice about this venue, is that there are so many location options for ceremonies and first looks-and every location is gorgeous regardless of season. You are in such good hands and I can't say enough good things about The Monte Bello!

Not only was this venue absolutely breathtaking, but the entire staff went out of their way to make sure we had the best day! Abbey was so amazing to work with, everything on the wedding day was perfect, and we could not have been happier with our venue choice for our wedding!

Such a beautiful and unique venue. Our initial guest reaction was “Why Lemont?” - until they pulled up to the estate. We loved that there were separate spaces for ceremony, cocktails and reception. Abbey and her friendly and professional team didn’t miss a beat on our special day. One unique touch I’ve NEVER seen at a wedding was the champagne and lemonade display for guests as they came up to the ceremony space. Definitely set the tone for a special event.

When we first got engaged, the Monte Bello was one of the first venues we looked at and I immediately fell in love with it! From the second we booked a tour, the girls at the Monte Bello were so accommodating and on top of everything. Anything we needed Abbey, and the girls would respond ASAP. As far as the venue goes, the grounds are absolutely stunning. Guests from our wedding still say how it was the most beautiful venue! Everything about the venue is truly perfect! I cannot recommend the Monte Bello Estate enough!

All of the staff Especially the Coordinators at The Monte Bello Estate where AMAZING!! Everyone helped out to make the wedding so special ❤️ They made the experience wonderful because of there professionalism and personable touches throughout the whole experience . The Venue was breathtaking!!! I highly recommend them for your special day . The food was so delicious and the wait staff was so organized. I'm truly grateful ❤️

Having our wedding at the Monte Bello Estate was the best decision! Not only are the grounds incredibly beautiful, but their staff is incredible! My husband and I worked closely with Abbey to plan our dream wedding. They helped us navigate all of the little details, and made our day care free and unforgettable! It also felt like they honestly cared about us and making our day special. If you are considering the Estate for your wedding, you won’t regret it! Best venue ever!

I truly can’t find the words to describe how amazing it was to have our wedding at The Monte Bello Estate. It was a no brainer once we went to tour the property but the thing that made it even more magical was getting to work with their amazing team. Everyone was SO helpful from the get go – especially Abbey. They were quick to respond to our endless questions, helped us navigate having to move our wedding date and were beyond helpful the day of (especially since we had to make a last minute call on indoors or outdoors due to rain). Abbey and her team made everything run so smoothly that both my husband and I had zero worries the week leading up to our wedding and the day of. She made us feel like VIPs and was constantly checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and were enjoying ourselves. I would recommend Monte Bello in a heartbeat to anyone that asked – trust me, you won’t regret it!! PS. We have had SO many people tell me that the food was the best they’ve ever had at a wedding - everything tasted AMAZING and the tasting was a blast :)

Picking a wedding venue can be overwhelming, and during my search, Monte Bello was a clear standout from the rest. A few things that made it so appealing was the fact that I could host my guests for the ceremony and reception (as opposed to traveling from one place to another). My husband and I wanted to have an outdoor ceremony, but we knew a wedding in April in Chicago was a toss up, so he was adamant that our plan B would not look like a plan B. Even though we ended up being blessed with a beautiful 80 degree day, we would not have been disappointed indoors with the beautiful floor to ceiling windows in the ceremony space. Total win-win. Another thing that stood out to us was the food as well as the dietary accommodations. We were interested in a brunch menu and Monte Bello was incredibly creative in the options they offered. The service was wonderful and after our wedding we had a number of guests rave about how wonderful it all was. One guest told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had! It meant so much to us that our family had a good time celebrating with us. It was the perfect wedding and we would 100% recommend it to others.

I got married this past October at The Monte Bello Estate, and I can't begin to describe the perfection that is this venue. I'm from the area and knew I wanted something cozy, unique, beautiful and accommodating of 250 guests, and I found that at Monte Bello. From the different location options to have our ceremony at, to the twinkly lit cocktail hour, all the way to our beautiful, fun and elegant reception space. It was nothing short of a fairytale. You can have a beautiful space, but what is it without the TLC of the staff? I couldn't even imagine planning my wedding without the help from our wedding coordinator at Monte Bello, Abbey Casteel. Abbey is friendly, responsive, organized, thoughtful and really makes you feel taken care of. When the bakery we chose at the food tasting was no longer available for our date, and we were pretty set on their flavor, Abbey went above and beyond to reach out to approved baker vendors to help us find our perfect cake. We absolutely couldn't love her more!! I was blown away with the different events MB had for the future couples like the food tasting, and cocktail hour tasting which just added to our wonderful experience at the estate. I wish we could go back to 10.16 at Monte Bello every day and I could not recommend this space more for your wedding!!

First of all, Monte Bello Estate is a hidden gem in the western suburbs of Chicago. Absolutely stunning grounds with several locations for your ceremony. We chose the forest and cold not be happier! The Estate offers a wonderful place for the bridal party to spend the day getting ready with lots of beautiful backdrops for getting ready photos. The reception room is elegant and inviting to your guests. But one of the biggest reasons we are so so happy that we had our daughter's wedding there is the staff!! Hands down the best!! Communication was excellent and very friendly. They also had lots of creative ideas and were always eager to help when asked. I want to adopt Abbey into our family! Oh, and the food is delicious!! Our guests are still commenting on how good the appetizers and meal tasted. Run don't walk to check this venue out for your wedding!!! I wish we could do it all over again!

Having our wedding at the Monte Bello Estates was hands down the best decision we could have made! The staff was so accommodating & went above and beyond, especially in planning and replanning our wedding multiple times. Specifically Abbey was amazing at making all our wedding dreams come true, she truly is the best at what she does! The food was amazing, the bridal suite was perfect, and our guests loved the venue!

MB was a dream come true for our wedding day. We were searching for a unique venue, and from the minute we walked up we knew that we wouldn't find better. MB was perfect through our whole postponement process, nothing but understanding and kind. On our wedding day, Abbey made sure it was nothing by smooth sailing. From moving our ceremony inside at literally the last minute due to rain, to having drinks ready on the bar at the start of cocktail hour, finding my groom and I to deliver appetizers and even saving my favorite flavor of white claws at the bar. If we could do it all over, we would pick MB all over again!

We could not be more happy and thankful that we decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception at The Monte Bello Estate! From the first time we visited the venue, to the morning after our reception, everyone at The Monte Bello was welcoming, helpful, enthusiastic and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we had the experience we were envisioning! The food tasting and 'Raise the Bar' events were both top notch and were great ways to preview the food and drink, as well as meet the other couples getting married. On the day of our event, their staff ensured that everything was handled and coordinated so that there were no last minute headaches for us to deal with. We were able to truly enjoy every minute of our day. Our guests continue to tell us how great of a time they had and how impressed they were with the grounds, the food, and the service the night of. We are so thankful for The Monte Bello and could not recommend it enough!

From the moment my husband and I drove up to the Monte Bello Estate for the first time, we knew it was the place we were meant to get married. The overwhelmingly beautiful grounds, whimsical details around the estate, and elegant event space create a venue that is truly unforgettable and timeless. On top of the gorgeous venue, each member of the Monte Bello team made my husband and I feel like friends or family. They were always available to help us with decisions or planning considerations, which when planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic, was so reassuring and relieving to have a caring and considerate team. Abbey was our venue coordinator and was in constant communication with us right up to our wedding day to ensure every detail was prepared for and captured the way we hoped. The food and beverage directer also worked closely with my husband and I to create a personalized menu that was safe and suitable for all of the dietary restrictions and allergies that both us and our guests had. She even created some custom dishes based on our requests (most venues would NEVER do this!). When it came time for our big day on June 26th, 2021, every detail came to life perfectly because of the amazing Monte Bello team! Thank you for making our day memorable, special, and custom to us! We are so grateful!

The Monte Bello was an absolute dream wedding venue. I could not have been happier with the service, the food, the ambiance etc. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and lend themselves so well to photos. I've gotten SO many compliments on how beautiful our venue was. It's a one stop shop! Ceremony, photos and reception venue. Made our day so special. Sarah S. was specifically so delightful to work with. She was kind, helpful and made my family feel so comfortable. She was a joy!

Can't say enough good things about working with Monte Bello! We originally booked our 2020 wedding with MB and had the joy of postponing until 2021 - but they made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Abbey was always so quick and thorough to respond, and they worked so well with all our vendors. Every correspondence was so friendly and thoughtful, and we really appreciated that we were able to get in to set up a few things ahead of time (we had a Friday wedding). Hoping we get to come back as guests in the future!