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Kenilworth Assembly Hall

Kenilworth Assembly Hall

Kenilworth, IL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 32 Reviews
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    Julie Sent on 08/14/2022
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    Historic and Understated Elegance

    We had our wedding reception at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall and could not be more pleased. From the beginning to the end, the communication and friendly assistance with Michelle was consistent. The venue is lovely, intimate and cozy. We found the bar area and outside patio to be a perfect complement to the dining room. The location of the KAH is outstanding near downtown Evanston and Wilmette which offered many options for dining and lodging for our guests. Kenilworth Assembly Hall is a jewel on the North Shore and would highly recommend.

    Kenilworth Assembly Hall's reply:

    You and your entire family were such a pleasure to work with! It was a spectacular wedding. Lots of love to the happy couple!
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    Katie D. Sent on 06/30/2022
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    Such a classy venue

    Two weeks ago, we had a gorgeous wedding at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall. The venue was classy and all around beautiful. Michelle was great to work with. She was available and answered my many questions patiently. I highly recommend it.

    Kenilworth Assembly Hall's reply:

    Thank you for all your kind remarks! We loved working with you and your entire family on making sure the wedding was everything you hoped for. Here's to a lifetime of happiness!
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    Sondra D. Sent on 09/08/2020
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    Decker-Araujo wedding.

    They were very friendly, knowledgeable and flexible from the outset. They recommended other vendors that were equally as good. The price was also very reasonable. They adapted to all the changes required by the COVID pandemic with grace and flexibility, and had quick solutions to our last minute tech changes. Michelle was great to work with, and she is the person I would ask for should you choose to talk to this venue. The facility itself was beautiful and added to the experience. All in all it was a great experience.
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    Amanda Sent on 02/09/2020
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    Love this venue!

    The Kenilworth Assembly Hall was the PERFECT venue for our reception. We fell in love with the history and intimacy of the building right off the bat. The planning process went smoothly with a list of preferred vendors and the flexibility to see the venue when needed. Michelle was absolutely fantastic to work with and we couldn't have been happier with how the day went. And the fact that our 140 guests haven't stopped raving about it as well is just a bonus. 10/10, would recommend!!
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    Jamie Sent on 06/22/2018
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    We had such a perfect day! The staff at Kenilworth was so flexible with us and really easy to get ahold of. It was an affordable option and everything was so beautiful!
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    Sara Sent on 12/23/2015
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    We could not have been happier with the whole experience at Kenilworth. Each and every person we worked with was helpful and made everything easy for us. All of our guests were also raving about the space. I would highly recommend!
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    Beautiful and unique space with charm and warmth! Amazingly high ceilings, beautiful outdoor area, separate cocktail room with fireplace. The venue hosts only one event at a time so you get the entire club to yourself! Great staff - easy to work with! I highly recommend checking this place out for your wedding or any special event!
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    We had our wedding at the Kenilworth Club and couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. It is a beautiful venue that is somehow simple and extravagant at the same time. Lisa, the club's director was incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process, and gave us lots of advice and suggestions on vendors and general wedding planning, and quickly answering any questions that we had.

    Nick is another Kenilworth employee who helps set up and coordinate everything the day of. He was very behind the scenes and modest and did a fantastic job getting everything put exactly as we had imagined.

    It is a truly unique and beautiful venue both inside and out. We had our ceremony outside, cocktail hour in and out, and reception in. It is one of a kind and we received so many compliments on it both the day of and long after.

    Everyone at the club is also very attentive to detail. The outside looked flawless on our wedding day, they had a small piano tuned the day before just for good measure, and helped with other small touches as well.

    All in all, working with the Kenilworth Club was a breeze and I would recommend it as a wedding venue to anyone looking for a venue different than your typical country club where you can truly make it your own.
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    Anne Sent on 06/16/2012
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    We had our reception at the Kenilworth Club and couldn't have been more pleased with the service. The staff was beyond helpful and made our wedding day a perfect day that we will never forget. I would highly recommend the Kenilworth club to anyone looking for a wedding venue.
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    Megan Sent on 11/15/2011
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    The staff were absolutely outstanding. Friendly from the beginning and quick to answer questions. The space is gorgeous and such a deal for the price. I highly recommend!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 11/29/2010
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    The Kenilworth Club was the perfect venue for my wedding reception. It is a beautiful historic building with many interesting architectural details. The layout of the space worked well for my group of 200 guests and overall I got many comments on how elegant and warm the party felt.
    Lisa Lauren was a pleasure to work with during my reception planning process. She was always helpful and professional and I felt that I could trust her opinions and advice.
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    Bridget Sent on 11/29/2010
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    Working with Lisa was an absolute pleasure. She was very friendly, helpful and accommodating during such a stressful (but exciting!) time. The Kenilworth Club provided us with a beautiful venue for our ceremony and reception.
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    Dave A. Sent on 12/01/2010
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    The entire staff at the Kenilworth Club were incredibility accommodating. A couple of last minute details that were missed were easily fixed with Lisa & her staffs help.

    Thanks again for making our big day a huge success!!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 12/05/2010
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    We found the Kenilworth Club after losing our original venue with only eight weeks to go. Lisa was wonderful, calm, assuring and incredibly helpful. The venue was beautiful and even worked well for our small wedding of 60 people. In the end, it worked out even better than our original plan would have!
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    Rachel Sent on 11/29/2010
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    Lisa at the Kenilworth Club was absolutely wonderful to work with. The venue was beautiful and very unique. We worked with vendors recommended by Lisa and had positive experiences with them all, particularly our caterer, Hel's Kitchen. I would 100% recommend having your wedding at the Kenilworth Club. We have no regrets and a lot of wonderful memories.
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    Brian Sent on 06/07/2010
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    We had our wedding reception at the Kenilworth Club in September 2009. We couldn't have picked a better place. I would rate it higher than 5 if I could. Lisa and the staff were incredible professional and extremely helpful when it came to answering all of my questions and dealing with any concerns that popped up along the way. This place is a hidden gem along the North Shore and our reception photos are absolutely gorgeous in the extremely spacious ballroom with the windows and chandeliers.
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    Lourdes Sent on 06/08/2010
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    Our daughters wedding reception was wonderful. The flowers were exceptional thanks to the Kenilworth Club's referral. The setting was beautiful (indoor and outdoor) and the staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommend the Kenilworth Club for any ocassion.
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    Charlotte Sent on 06/07/2010
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    It was a great venue because it was so private. The grounds are beautiful. It's easy, plentiful and FREE parking for your guests. The train is right there for those who want a ride back to the city. Depending on who your caterers are you can supply your own liquor which is a huge savings.
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    Emily Sent on 07/19/2012
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    Lisa was lovely to work with, as was the gentleman (Nick) who assisted us with setup and cleanup.

    Beautiful venue with high ceilings and lots of gorgeous wood and stained glass details. A great size for a reception of about 100 or less (100 might be a little crowded but could fit-- we had 65 with plenty of room to spare leaving one whole end of the venue for cocktail and photo booth area).

    Lisa worked directly with several of our vendors (photobooth, DJ, caterer) to arrange a number of the details and was EXTREMELY helpful recommending vendors for a number of services, including nearby places for us to have our "Rehearsal Lunch."

    Quite happy with our experience with the Kenilworth Club-- the only reason I took off a tiny bit on flexibility is that it's a historic venue so there are a few very reasonable limitations on decorating, etc. But definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a mid-size, elegant, friendly-feeling venue north of Chicago!
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    Lindsay Sent on 10/26/2010
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    We discovered the Kenilworth Club after a friend of a friend got married there. Two major perks of the Kenilworth Club for us were the option to have parts of the event outside (we did both the ceremony and the cocktail hour on the lawn) and to be able to choose our own caterer (see my glowing review of the Hearty Boys). Another perk that we didn't initially consider before choosing the Kenilworth Club is that they have all the tables and place settings most people would need so you don't need to worry about renting those later on.
    The inside is beautiful, a kind of refined rustic almost. The ballroom is fairly large and there's a stage for your dj/band to play on. It was newly renovated in the past few years, so the bathrooms and the rest of the club house are very nice as well. Lisa was extremely helpful, especially when it came to choosing our caterer. She was very candid about which of the club's associated caterers are more professional, more of a value, more flexible, etc so we ended up very happy with our selection (thanks Lisa!).
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    Kathryn D. Sent on 12/27/2022
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    Wonderful reception venue!

    We had our wedding reception at KAH on 7/16/22, and we had a blast! It’s a pretty spot, especially if you appreciate arts and crafts/prairie style/historic architecture. It feels vintage and pretty but still contemporary, given its somewhat minimalist character. The chandeliers have been replaced with modern ones in the past few years, and they match the space so well. you can pay to have additional lighting hung, as well.

    We had about 120 guests, seated mostly at long tables with 2 round, with the head table along the north windows and the dance floor in the middle in front of the head table. We found that to be a comfortable number of folks, though you could definitely fit more, especially if you sat the head table on the stage.

    We worked with Michelle, who was awesome! KAH is a professional place that offers free community events - you can come visit the hall after hours during those events, and Michelle was available to meet between 9 and 6. She was very responsive and helpful, including over email. She gave us a tour, helped us plan our seating chart, and walked through day-of details with us at our final meeting with the caterer. KAH only works with certain caterers, but we used Jordan Food of Distinction, which was excellent.

    When we rented, we found that if we wanted to set up the night before, we’d have to pay a fee to rent the place that night, which may be typical for all venues. KAH kindly let us store our decor in their office the day before, and our day-of wedding coordinator did the setup. It worked great! They also charged us $500 extra for us to have our guests play cornhole on the lawn, which wasn’t ideal, but it is a pretty space and well worth it. We had an ice cream truck pull up on the driveway to the back door, which was really fun and convenient.

    Overall we recommend KAH! Thanks Michelle!
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    Anastasia W. Sent on 01/02/2023
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    Beautiful Space for a Wedding

    Kenilworth Assembly Hall was a great place to have a wedding and everyone had a wonderful time in this beautiful space. It was nice that our guests could wander through the outdoor space and sit on the patio during cocktail hour as well as spend time inside.
    Michelle was an absolute joy to work with as she answered our questions through email very quickly. Our bartender was very professional and kept our guests' glasses full all night long. I would recommend this place to everyone.
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    Gretchen Sent on 06/16/2018
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    The Kenilworth Club was the perfect venue for our June wedding reception! When we first saw it, we knew it was exactly what we wanted. It was intimate enough to feel warm and inviting but large enough to comfortably fit our 180 guests. The history and architecture of the building is rich and creates an understated beauty in a wedding reception. Staff is easy to work with and laid back. We were able to visit the venue a number of times for planning purposes which was extremely helpful. They have a list of preferred vendors which were also amazing as we used a couple of their recommendations. I would absolutely recommend this venue!
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    Carla Sent on 11/04/2011
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    I cannot tell you what a visually beautiful, stress-free and enjoyable experience it was to have my daughter's reception at The Kenilworth Club in Kenilworth, Illinois. The building itself has a beautiful fireplace with candle nitches, a large dance floor, gorgeous windows and chandeliers. Perfect for photos outside and in. But the real gem was the choice of vendors and Lisa the coordinator for the club. She accommodated us in EVERY way from setting up an oxygen machine and keeping a cooler room temperature. The building is really handicap accessible and they even had a comfortable place for disabled guests to rest if needed. The suggested vendor list was perfect for any budget. The one we chose (not the most pricey), was exceptional! The appetizers kept coming! Yummy! The main course was delicious, hot and not steam table soggy at all.... everything wonderfully fresh. Even though it was buffet style after each course the tables were cleared ready for the next course. It seemed as though we had full service. We had a Fall themed wedding and it was perfectly set up when we arrived. We brought everything in boxes with instructions for each table setup and between the food vendors and the florist they understood everything and just did it! Highly recommended for a really great wedding. We had so many people saying it was the most fun they'd had at a wedding in a long time. Carla Belniak
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