Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets

t the entire process. They definitely helped make our wedding special, beautiful, and because of their wedding packages, knowledge, and professionalism, it actually made most of our planning stress-free. (Seriously!) My husband and I planned the wedding on our own and were initially quite overwhelmed, as many couples are at the beginning, but Adrianna was great at answering our questions, accommodating what we needed and was just overall helpful in guiding us along the way. We loved the fact that we could have the ceremony and reception in the same location, as well as have them provide dinner, drinks and even the cake. (And there was an on-site bridal suite!) The venue itself also stood out to us, it was so pretty both outside and inside, with its lovely custom wood features (the bars are especially gorgeous) throughout that kept it feeling both classy and cozy. It reminds me of an old medieval tavern and fit exactly with our “fairytale wedding” theme we had envisioned. It was a perfect space for our 90 guests, it felt intimate but with enough room to comfortably move around. On the day of, our guests came up to us all night telling us how they thought that the location was beautiful, with great service and everyone was raving about all the food for days after. It was an incredibly smooth ceremony and reception so I was able to enjoy the entire night having fun with my guests and new husband. I will always be thankful to Wild Onion, Adrianna and Kat and the entire banquet hall staff for providing such a wonderful venue, food, drinks and service for the happiest day of my life! I would highly recommend this location for your wedding.

drinks were fantastic, and the staff made everything run so smoothly. We’re so grateful to the Wild Onion team for helping make our day unforgettable!

oordinating our ceremony and managing venue details leading up to the event. Everything was perfect.

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cialized vendors to the event! Would work with them again!

, and have the ceremony and reception in the same location. Bar staff was incredible. The day was smooth and totally stress free. The ONLY thing we wished we'd have done is tell the venue to save our extra wedding favors. Any unclaimed favors were unfortunately thrown out before we could grab them. All in all totally recommend!!!

a one stop shop for catering food/open bar, seating, and even ordering the cake. They even have vendor connections to photography and florists, which we did end up using. The managers/coordinators Adrianna and Christian are amazing! From beginning to end, they were easy to work with, very knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had with great response times. We never felt stressed about how things were planned and the space looked amazing after it was all set up! The day of coordinating ran smoothly and we had the best day. Their staff were also very professional and accommodating throughout the whole event. We would give them 6 stars if allowed!

and quick to answer all of our questions. The entire staff was very attentive during the wedding, the bar staff came to the head table multiple times to get our drink orders. Also, a nice perk was that when my husband and I left the table during dinner to do our rounds to great our guests, our plates were not taken away until we actually had a chance to eat! The food was great and the space was beautiful (what could beat the cathedral ceiling and the amazing big window?!). We highly recommend booking The Wild Onion!

there) and the beer selection is great. They take care of so much for the wedding- the food, the tables, the bartenders, the servers, and even the cake. They made the process so easy and were great to work with. On the day of the wedding, Christian was incredibly helpful. The servers were great and the bartenders were incredible. Everyone went above and beyond the make sure we had the perfect day. We cannot recommend them enough and we look forward to celebrating at the restaurant in the future.

accommodating of every we needed for our wedding. Working with them made planning our wedding so smooth. They went above and beyond to make sure that our special day was magical. The space is gorgeous, and we were so happy that we were able to do both our ceremony and reception in the same place. They were amazing partners throughout this whole experience and they truly made our wedding wonderful.

idea of a brewery), and also needed space to host a live band. The Onion was exactly that space for us! The event coordinators, both Adrianna and Christian, were a delight to work with and made the entire process move along smoothly. They gave us candid recommendations based on their experiences when we asked for them, and encouraged us to make the event our own; a unique celebration. On the day of our wedding, things ran smoothly. It went by so quickly, but I noticed them working in the background making sure that transitions happened, that the space was set up according to what we had discussed, and... that backup plans were in place in case the weather didn't cooperate (it did!) My friends and family were impressed with the event space - it was the perfect size, and with the band we had hired, we were all dancing the night away. I was particularly happy that we had an indoor and outdoor space, so all of our guests did not need to travel beyond getting to the Onion that day. The food and cake were great, there were spaces for the wedding party to use, as well as space for the vendors we hired that day. We feel like we got the best use of the spaces they had, both indoor and outdoor... we were also able to make it into the brewery for some photos (a nice bonus for us). Our final thoughts: we would do it all again if we could! Our family made so many wonderful memories that weekend. We felt supported the entire day, especially by so many excellent vendors. Wild Onion Brewery and Banquets is a gem. You should consider their beautiful space and their dedicated event people for your wedding. We have no regrets!

rs were wonderful to us. Food delicious (A lot of special touches at this brewery.) Thank you Wild Onion!

The staff throughout the whole evening were kind and kept everyone happy. The place is absolutely gorgeous and you can have everything done on site. The bridal suite may be small but there's plenty of places to spread out while getting ready. The food was great, plenty of options plus late night snacks for your guests. There's plenty of parking and even though it is connected to the restaurant, you never feel like there's people "crashing" or anything like that. Plus there's private bathrooms for the event space. If anything, being connected to the restaurant was more fun for the guests who got there early and wanted a light snack or a drink. I would book this place over and over again if I could!

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res came out beautifully in both spaces! We worked with Adrianna for our event planning, she took us through all preliminary meetings, menu tasting, and final meetings before the big day. She was very responsive to emails and quite patient with the many random questions I asked her! She seemed new and was thrown off by a few requests I made that were out of the ordinary. A few items in the planning process were frustrating - each time I confirmed the answer to a particular question, the answer had changed every month or two. 1. We had a live band instead of a DJ. We were quoted 12' x 20' stage space initially with as many musicians as we wanted - we could take up more space knowing we'd sacrifice the dance floor and we could use risers. Midway through planning the available space then decreased to 12' x 16' and max 5 musicians. I confirmed again to add risers and then it turned into 12' x 8' (understandable given we were using risers, although surprised by the new restrictions). Because of this, I felt the need to confirm all details multiple times to make sure we had the right information for all aspects of the event. 2. We had a list of decor established about midway through the planning process including arch, centerpieces, and other table decorations. When confirming at the final meeting, the arch seemed to be a big surprise and I was told the staff wouldn't be able to move it to the patio for the outdoor ceremony. I then had to have my guests assist with assembling my arch before the ceremony began (and disassemble during the reception). 3. I was able to combine two different chicken dishes into one dish (stuffed chicken breast from one dish and artichoke basil cause from another) which was confirmed multiple times. The day of the event we received the stuffed chicken breast with its original sauce. 4. Initially the space opened up at 10am for vendors to arrive - then at the final meeting the earliest we could start setting up was 12 or 1pm coordinating with Adrianna's arrival to the venue. 5. Our indoor plan was to have the guests at their tables while the ceremony took place at the doors going outside to the patio. I requested initially the bar open one hour to 30 minutes before the ceremony so my guests could have a drink while sitting at their tables. This was confirmed ok. Then at the final meeting it was a hard no because we didn't pay for it ahead of time. Overall, a beautiful place to hold your wedding. Just stay on top your details and confirm multiple times to save yourself a lot of stress.

e staff are friendly and efficient, and the food is delicious! Our guests told us our wedding was one of the best they had ever attended, and all of that credit is due to Adrianna and all the wonderful people at Wild Onion who made our wedding day fantastic.

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n the circumstances and the food still came out in a timely manner. The venue itself is beautiful and everyone loved it. Overall would highly recommend having your wedding here.

what sold us. We wanted an outdoor element to our wedding and the patio overlooking the lake was so beautiful. Jamie was wonderful as we planned through a pandemic and once she was promoted to the Onion’s GM position, Abby was helpful in our final planning stages. Jenny who did the set up on our day of was so great. She made sure to make herself available to us! The fact that the Onion set up our wedding decor for us was a huge selling point, too. They also have easels and other little things for us at no extra charge! The food at was great, the bartenders were awesome, and everyone raves about how beautiful and fun everything was! We couldn’t image getting married anywhere else!

hen I realized I would be getting married indoors in January. Jamie was beyond kind and helpful throughout the entire process, always quick to respond to an email and around when needed. We did everything ourselves and Jamie was so understanding and helpful with that, letting us in the day before to set up and everything. I am so grateful that we were able to have our ceremony in such a place and we left with some six packs to continue celebrating!

tifully for the holidays. We had both the wedding ceremony and reception in the Great Hall, and the transition from ceremony to dinner was seamless. The space was perfect for our number of guests, but I could see it being a little cramped with more people. Our guests raved about the appetizers and the dinner was good, but not anything special. We worked with Jamie, Tina, and Kirsten for event planning. For the most part everything was handled great on their side, with minor issues here and there. Communication was occasionally a bit challenging because they were undergoing a change in management during our wedding planning. Because we were one of the first weddings under the transitioning management, communication at times was a bit confusing, but I'm certain they will iron things out quickly. Our wait staff and bar tenders were very friendly and did a fantastic job as well. Overall we had the wedding of our dreams at the Onion Pub and would highly recommend them to anyone!

arrington, IL had everything we wanted for our ideal wedding, with a little personality mixed in. As we are both beer lovers, the brewery aspect worked out perfect as we included their local beers for our bar package. For those who are not big drinkers, no problem! It's not required, and the Great Hall feels very elegant! The hall was great and allowed us time to go and set up the night before during our rehearsal. They understood all of our requests and accommodated everything. We wanted a fall wedding, so we got married on Black Friday. The pub had put up white lights everywhere which added a little extra touch to the room. For the ceremony the Great Hall was perfect with the double story window and lights. I would not have chosen a different location for my wedding - it was breathtaking! My one caveat was the GM there. Though she was nice in person, her responses to some requests came off quite rude (mainly over email). In person she was very pleasant, but how she approached a few things was not very customer-friendly. Nothing was said that was inappropriate, but if you are looking for a wedding-planner from here, you might want to consider other options. Honestly, as a location, this place is perfect. I am very pleased with this location, and recommend any couple to get married here!

and we loved working with her. Her knowledge and passion for helping people is just contagious and really helped us feel confident that all would go smoothly - and it did! The staff did an amazing job of flipping the ceremony space into the reception space during cocktail hour and the bartenders were so fun and friendly! The atmosphere at The Great Hall is somewhat magical. From the wall of windows and brick walls, to the wood beams and soft lighting, the room was warm, welcoming and romantic. Every aspect of having our wedding at The Onion Pub was just perfect. The room, the food and the staff are beyond comparable. We loved everything about this venue and can't brag enough about it!

ZING!!!!!! And the cake is included in your venue price so that’s a huge plus for someone throwing a wedding on a budget. Everything is customizable we opted out of Champaign service and wine service to get get a couple extra hours of bar time.

ovely this venue is for the price! It's simply beyond expectation! We are a more mature couple - marrying in our late 40's - and we had several unique requests. Jamie met EVERY request, and our wedding was truly one of a kind! We were married outside on the patio in the glow of the August sun. It was warm but so gorgeous with the flowers and "lake". As the sun set approached, it became even more beautiful. The bartender was awesome. The beer is fabulous of course, as this is a brewery! And the food was good. The space is big, and you can dance dance dance to your heart's desire. What a grand day and evening! Thank you Jamie!

dar to help you keep track of things you need to take care of! One of the perks is that the Onion Pub works with a great bakery for you so one less thing you have to do! We had a Friday night wedding and it couldn’t of been more perfect! Jamie and her team made sure everything was setup or taken down to keep the evening moving! The food is always amazing and my family even worked with the staff to pull a prank on me. The bar staff did an amazing job to keep everyone with a drink in hand!

The event coordinator, Jamie, was amazing. We booked the Onion Pub about 16 months before our wedding, and over those 16 months, I probably asked Jamie 1,000 questions. She was always kind, positive, and prompt in her response, and seeing her during our consultations was always a pleasure. She also made some recommendations in regards to photographer, florist, and local hotels and all I can say is listen to Jamie. We did take those recommendations, and she really pointed us in the right direction. I don't have a single vendor complaint. Then of course there is the venue itself. It is just so whimsical and beautiful. I love the balcony, the lake, the ivy climbing up the walls, the massive windows in the Great Room. So many of our guests complimented the venue, and it's been great seeing them post up pictures of themselves on the balcony, overlooking the lake or infront of the front mural. I hope it's not bragging to say we had an incredibly fun and beautiful wedding, and I think the charm of the Onion Pub was a massive part of that. And it's so affordable too! Seriously, this place is amazing and we're so grateful we had our wedding there. We highly recommend it!

meone to acknowledge and thank. She is so professional, organized, and helps every step of the way. If you are nervous about anything on the day of with setting up, you don't need to be, because Jamie takes care of it and makes sure the staff knows exactly what to do and how to set up everything. Thanks, Jamie for making our day so special!!!

really smoothly and we had a wonderful day.

cleaned it all up after the night was over. She led the guest where they needed to be. The venue is gorgeous too! Only thing I would change are the green chairs because we didn’t want to pay for chair covers. But that’s such a minor thing. Still deserves 5 stars!

She is easy to reach, answered all of our questions, and was so easy to work with in the process. Her recommendations were much appreciated to give our guests the best experience. We booked a year out and wanted our ceremony right before our reception. The food is outstanding and the ambiance of the twinkle lights and how the venue is decorated for Christmas made our decision easy to book it for our wedding on December 15th. Our wedding photos were outstanding due to the decorations the venue does. Our guests kept raving about how beautiful it was! The staff set up all of our items we brought for our wedding (place cards, guest book, etc.) and my florist was able to get in as early as 9:30 to come do his part. I was amazed at how beautiful it looked when everything came together. My mouth dropped open as I walked in to see every detail done that I wanted. We offered our guests 3 choices of food for dinner (chicken, pasta, and salmon) and they loved what they chose! They also loved the cake that the venue supplies from a nearby bakery. Very pleased with the design of it as well! They listened to exactly what I wanted. We also went with the craft beer package to give our guests the full experience of being at a brewery. I'd highly recommend this as well since it's fun to pick from so many great brews! The staff was professional, listened to our needs, and was so accommodating. Jamie talked us through the entire planning process making it go seamless (she even helped calm my nerves as I was about to walk down the aisle)! I cannot say enough great things about this venue. Great food, drinks, beautiful venue, not pricey, and it offered my guests a fun time!

10/10 would absolutely recommend to any brides looking for a fun, unique, affordable venue space!

eautiful and open, yet so rustic and homey that you don’t even really need many extra decorations. We were able to have our ceremony out on the patio which was stunning! Jamie was there to help us and answer our questions every step of the way! We definitely recommend having your wedding or event here!

stars instead of 4 because I would not have wanted to get married anywhere else. Despite the minor issues. The good: Jamie is such a sweetheart to work with and very flexible! She always got back to us in a timely manor with in depth answers to our questions. There was a bit of a mix-up in terms of centerpieces but after I spoke w/Jamie she corrected it right away. The venue itself is so beautiful and has a very unique vibe, which is absolutely what we were going for. We had our ceremony on the back terrace facing the man-made waterfall and many guests told us it was one of the most beautiful ceremonies they had ever seen. The outside space itself is already landscaped with flowers so we didn't have to worry about paying for additional decorations. The inside of the Great Hall is breathtaking; floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings over the dance floor, exposed wood beams. I loved all of the trees inside with white lights strung up. We were lucky to have good weather but if we would've had to move the ceremony inside it still would have been a gorgeous space. Prior to the ceremony we were even able to take pictures in the actual brewery, which was so cool! Food was excellent, staff was responsive and made sure we were well taken care of. The bad: Man, this place does a lot of weddings. We had to have our rehearsal Friday at 1pm as they had a wedding that night. Additionally they sometimes will run behind if one of their other couples was late or delayed for some reason, and there will likely be tours/rehearsals going on while you meet with staff. Still I'm sure this is the case for many venues and we still felt like they were on top of what we needed and knew us. There was also a miscommunication regarding toasts; we told the onion we wanted parents/maid of honor/best man toasts later in the evening but the DJ informed us he was told they had to be done by a certain time (earlier than we wanted). This was never communicated to us. Again, overall did not affect the evening and we simply adjusted, but it would have been nice to have been told when the toasts needed to be done by as we had gone over the whole timeline for the evening at our final meeting. Finally, the onion's beer is not included in the basic open bar menu. That was fine for us as the add-on helped to meet our minimum, but it seemed strange a brewery wouldn't have their own beer as part of the basic open bar. So small things that may be expected when a venue does a lot of weddings. But our guests raved about The Onion and I am so glad we went with them over one of the local golf courses. I would get married here again in a heart beat!

t overcooked nor soggy, even the pasta was cooked al dente'! The room has a rustic décor which is gorgeous! The bar has a wooden canopy that just adds to the rustic décor. Attached to the room has a walkout patio with a waterfall that feeds into a pond. Beautiful! The service was beyond compare!! Enough staff to replenish the food, and clear off dirty plates, and help pack leftovers. The room was set up EXACTLY how I wanted. Jamie, the event coordinator, was organized, easy to work with, always available for questions, and offered expert suggestions. She shows enthusiasm, excitement, and really made me feel important. I wasn't just another person planning an event. I highly recommend this venue for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and showers. I couldn't have chosen a better place! Thank you, Jamie!!!

and took the time to answer all of our questions. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Our parents arrived at the venue a few hours before the ceremony to ensure everything was set up and the staff had it set up perfectly! They also were very accommodating during the day, double checking with us on timeline if we were ready for the ceremony, bringing a celebratory drink after the ceremony, to super speedy packing up our items at the end of the night. They truly make it easy and low stress!

ill hear guests rave about the wonderful time they had. I would not change a single thing about my reception. Jamie is a rock star!

s already so beautiful, we hardly had to decorate it at all. They definitely worked hard to make my job easier. They did almost all of the setup, and they even cleaned up and boxed up my stuff so I could pick it up the next day. We chose to get married on a Friday: our guests loved it because they still got to have their entire weekend, and the minimum spend for the event was $3k cheaper... score! Jamie worked with us prior to our event. She was always responsive to emails and helpful in answering our questions and making sure we were ready to go. On the day of the wedding, Jamie was there in the morning, and then Joan took over. That did trip me up a little bit since I hadn't met Joan and wasn't expecting it, but she also did a great job. What I wanted in a wedding venue was a place where I could go and have everything done at once. The Onion did my ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, even my cake (which was delicious by the way). They set up, tore down, even helped manage my guests. I hardly had to do anything at all. 10/10 would recommend. Thanks guys!