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White Pines Golf Club & Banquets

Bensenville, IL

4.7 out of 5 rating, 44 reviews

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Elena Sent on 09/09/2025

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Fairy Tale Wedding!

We had our 120 guest wedding at White Pines and it was amazing! Everything was great with the food, service, and venue accommodations. So happy we had our wedding there, highly recommend!
Mary Sent on 09/12/2025

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Amazing Celebration

Hello,

Just wanted to compliment and thank you for an amazing wedding ceremony and reception. Bernadette, you were very helpful before the day, as you answered questions, guided and made sure everything was in place. You did a great job during the rehearsal dinner, providing assistance, guidance and instructions as to how we process down to the ceremony.

To the Chefs, Wait Staff and Bartenders. First the food was AMAZING, the steaks were cooked to perfection, tender and tasty. The Salmon and Chicken also were delicious. Everyone commented, how great the food was and that is was hot and delivered in a timely manner.

The staff was very accommodating and worked really hard to make this a celebration to remember.

I will highly recommend, to anyone I speak to, White Pines Golf Club is a great venue to celebrate any occasion.

Thank you again for all your work.

Mary
Elena's mom :)
Meg Sent on 04/28/2025

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Wedding at White Pines

Our wedding at White Pines Golf Club was everything we dreamed of and more. From the very beginning, Bernadette was an absolute pleasure to work with - responsive, organized, and always willing to help. She made the entire planning process stress-free, and on the big day, she was there every step of the way to ensure everything went off without a hitch. We’re so grateful for her support and professionalism. Her dedication and attention to detail truly made our day unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Samantha Sent on 10/15/2024

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Incredible Accommodations in Mere Weeks!

We had less than 4 weeks to move our wedding venue from my parents' backyard to a new venue due to a large increase of guests, and White Pines was up for the challenge! Bernadette was the BEST planner we could have asked for - she answered every email, every text and all immediately every time. Nothing was left unknown. I cannot rave enough about the service staff and convenience of the space. Our wedding was a magical day thanks to the whole team! Shout out to Mike and Michelle for getting everything lookin' fresh and pristine the day of the event!
Nayeli Sent on 06/01/2023

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Everything was excellent!

I really appreciated the venue communicating with me about everything in regard to the wedding. They were really flexible and helpful. Everything turned out amazing. Thank you!
Roberta Sent on 06/26/2021

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Beautiful! Ceremony and Reception all in one location

This venue was beautiful! We had the ceremony outside and the reception inside. There was an option for a tent which is huge, with fans. They have many upgrades to choose from. They supplied my centerpieces at no extra cost. There is also a balcony for more picture opportunities.

Planning during a pandemic has its anxieties. We had a couple little snafus, but nothing is ever going to be perfect. I had several Day of Coordinators from the time we booked the venue until our big day. Our tasting wasn't the greatest. However after the tasting, management changed over and they had a new chef. The meal was Fantasic!! The newest day of coordinator was very attentive. Answered every question we had and made us feel at ease with all of the staffing changes. Rumor has it they are putting in some more cosmetic upgrades to the reception area. There is a getting ready room for the bride with private bathroom. However, the room seemed hot and the toilet wouldn't flush (maintenance had already left for the day to fix the toilet...but the DOC tried...I'm assuming more pandemic staffing issues).

Overall, I would pick this venue again. And again.

Picture credits go to my photographer:
Four 12 Photography, LLC. www.Four12Photography.com
Sandy did a wonderful job at capturing all the special moments. She shot my engagement photos, too. I can't wait for my wedding album!!
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Jacqueline Sent on 08/20/2019

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Perfect summer wedding at White Pines

As a minimalist who loves both mid-century modern aesthetics and incorporation of the outdoors, White Pines was the perfect place in the west suburbs to hold our wedding reception.

From the moment my husband and I first arrived at White Pines for a tour 10 months before our wedding, we knew White Pines was where we wanted to have our reception. We loved the look of the high, wooden vaulted ceiling, tall windows, huge outdoor balcony for congregating, beautiful ponds, fountains and greenery — all qualities that were perfect for us as we did not want to have a standard, indoor only banquet hall reception.

Dori and Andrea were all extremely helpful during the entire planning process! They were quick to respond to calls and emails and were very helpful explaining costs for meals and the logistics of setup for the reception.

The day of our reception, Marlene was very accommodating, guaranteeing that both the setup of the reception and food service were flawless. When we walked into White Pines for the first time on our wedding day, everything looked even better than we imagined!

All evening long, guests told us how much they loved the look of the place and talked about how delicious the food was! The grapevine hanging lanterns available for rent through MDM Entertainment, along with the gold chiavari chairs and twinkle lights at the head table and on the patio, helped set the scene for our simple, natural and tropical reception look. All we added were some small potted tropical plants on the place card/memorial table and guest table, had mini monstera leaves in glass vases as our table centerpieces and popped our greenery bouquets into glass vases at the head table, and our decor look was complete!

For Chicagoland couples looking for a reception venue that has natural, simple beauty and is different from the regular hotel or banquet hall location, White Pines is the perfect choice! White Pines prices are very reasonable, the food is outstanding, the customer service is on point, and the team ensures your wedding vision is fulfilled. We have no regrets about selecting White Pines as our reception venue, and thank everyone involved for helping us have the most beautiful wedding.
Michelle Sent on 08/29/2016

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The instant we walked into White Pines' banquet hall, we knew we had to have our wedding there. It had high vaulted wood ceilings and floor to ceiling windows, yielding incredible golf course views. I cannot say enough incredible things about the staff at White Pines. From the bartender to the office staff, everyone went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. We cannot thank them enough. They wrote down the tiniest of details to make sure everything was exactly how I envisioned. When I walked into the reception, it exceeded my expectations! It was so beautiful. I keep receiving compliments on how awesome the food and service was! I highly recommend having your wedding here; you will love it!
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This was the perfect location for a fall outside wedding and view was outstanding. The food was fabulous everyone raved about the food. Choices of food was great. The people were wonderful to work with and accommodated all our requests. Unfortunately the day was cold and windy but since the banquet room is all windows to the outside even though we had to do everything but the ceremony inside it still seemed like we were outside.
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The staff and chef were extremely accommodating to a customized menu and format we desired. They were easy to work with and walked us through the process. They were awesome!
Carla Sent on 12/10/2014

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My (now) husband and I originally looked into White Pines because we wanted a beautiful outdoor ceremony space. SOLD! We also did not want a traditional dull, run of the mill reception room...scored again! There was no looking back once we had our first visit since both the ceremony space and the banquet room exceeded our expectations but once we met with the staff we knew this was the place for us. We met with Sara and Elyse and it was like we were old friends rather than people meeting for the first time. They were not pushy or acting like sales people and made us feel very comfortable that our wedding day would be in their hands. From that point on, our planning was just seamless.
Our wedding day turned out to be more than we could've ever asked for. We had perfect weather and the grounds were so beautiful, leaving us with amazing pictures! The room was GORGEOUS...and believe me, we are not fancy people and did not do anything over the top to decorate but we didn't need to since the room is so great all on its own. And one of our main concerns...that we didn't want to send our guests fleeing to the nearest McDonald's afterwards because they would barely eat their "typical" wedding food...not a chance! Their food was AMAZING and so many of our guests commented on it. They did an awesome set up of our placecard table, head table, centerpieces, put our favors out; all little details we didn't have to worry about and all very obviously done with care.
Every time i think back to our wedding day, i can't help but think of all of the wonderful people at White Pines who had a hand in making our day so perfect. I absolutely, without a doubt, would recommend White Pines to anyone!
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I absolutely loved the space at White Pines and the staff was fantastic! They worked with me on literally everything and their communication was great. The hours were cut for a few staff members since it was a slower time of the year but there was always someone to at least respond if the main contact was out of the office and they helped as much as they could. The staff was friendly, organized, and very open to discussion. I made my own centerpieces and they needed a bit of help since they didn't quite pop and White Pines called me to gently make a suggestion which really ended up making them look so much better. I really appreciated the call and communication. The prices really were great as well. It was a fantastic venue for the money. I'd highly recommend!
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All of the staff members I dealt with were always helpful. The venue itself is beautiful& the food was phenomenal. I'm so glad I chose to have my wedding& reception at white pines.
Chloe Sent on 11/11/2013

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I can't say enough great things about White Pines. At the initial meeting I got the feeling that the entire staff would do everything in their power to accommodate my every request and make my wedding day exactly how I envisioned it to be! The grounds and banquet hall are beautiful. The food was excellent and will go beyond your expectations both in taste and presentation (I opted for family style, good choice). Make special requests, be clear about what you want, and whoever you are working with at White Pines will help make it happen. Above all, the wedding/banquet staff at White Pines are friendly, warm, and open to any special request that you might have. I had sooo many compliments on the food and venue both during and after the wedding from my guests. For a couple on a budget who still want a glamorous, romantic, and luxurious wedding, this is your spot! Highly recommend!
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We had a Sunday wedding at white pines and it was beautiful. The ceremony spot and reception room were dazzling. I received nothing but great compliments on food and venue. The staff was amazing to work with and very nice to my husband and I thru out the entire process. I would recommend White Pines to anyone. The landscape and scenery were amazing. You will not be disappointed.
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Everyone at White Pines is amazing!! Always willing to go above and beyond!
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This place was absolutely gorgeous!!! I loved the balcony, so did my guests!!! We were able to have the ceremony outside because the weather held up! Thankfully!
Libby Sent on 09/29/2012

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Absolutely fantastic! White Pines had everything we wanted - beautiful views, beautiful room, and low prices. White Pines was very flexible in how we did our decorations, adapting to all of our needs. The food was perfect (although I didn't have much of it cause we were so busy with talking!). There is a bridal room with a safe that was perfect to hold my things. There is also a large balcony that can be used that is perfect for a little break from the dance floor. The topper of it all was that there prices are fantastic for such an excellent location! I cannot recommend White Pines enough to everyone! Perfect!
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I am so glad we went with White Pines Golf Club. We were looking to go with another Golf Club but could not pass up their incredible deal and their beautiful ceremony site. We got married in September and their grounds were absolutely beautiful. Everything looked well taken care of and made for wonderful pictures. Their banquet staff were fantastic to work with. They were very kind and responsive. I felt at ease with them from the minute we walked into the office. I always felt like they had our best interest in mind. We received so many compliments on the food as well! Their wait and bar staff were amazing. Everyone had a great time. We had a large wedding and the food service was quick and we were dancing in no time. I highly recommend them.
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White Pines is a beautiful location for a ceremony. Their site over looks a pond, it's just gorgeous. The reception hall is also beautiful. The staff is extremely helpful and bent over backwards to help us. The food was great and everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. They are also very reasonably priced, you really get a ton of stuff for the money. I would highly recommend this location especially if you are looking for a location for your ceremony that is outside.
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Brides! I highly recommend White Pines Golf Club. My husband (now) and I always dreamed of a Fall wedding...the White Pines beautiful surrounding capture the essence for a this in our outside ceremony. We also had our reception of 100 guest there. My guest are still raving about how amazing the service and surrounding were. I highly recommend Alyssa...such a pleasure to work with. Very easy to bounce ideas off. A special thank you to Dee who completely over saw my entire wedding from start to finish...making sure everything was perfect! I'd recommend this place for it's quality service, professionalism, diligence, and ability to make me feel that my day was priority to them!
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I had only my reception at White Pines, but I would not have it anywhere else!!!! It was perfect. Everyone there was so incredibly accomodating--right down to my vegan dietary needs. The chef Chris was so kind to me and would have made me whatever I asked him to. And it was GOOD. Everything was exactly how I wanted it to be, and I had nothing to worry about! Each step along the way Ginger and Dee and everybody helped me tremendously. I did not foot the bill, but I also know that we got A LOT for our money. I love that White Pines does not look like a typical banquet room. There were WINDOWS and even better, a DECK! This deck was a lifesaver, as many of the smokers and younger people stayed out there most of the night. However, from the deck, the reception is visible, so when it was time for the bouquet and garter toss, nobody missed out because they saw it coming and all came back inside! This is an incredibly classy place, especially for the price that you pay. Without a doubt, this IS the place to get married, and I think anyone who doesn't come here and look around is stupid, and once you do look here, you will fall in love with it!
Diane Sent on 07/17/2010

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White Pines was a beautiful location for our wedding reception. Their attention to detail was impeccable. They made the tables look better than I could imagine. I would definitely recommend them!!!
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White Pines staff was there for me from the moment I called them. They were very helpful and pulled off the night without any problems.
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I love LOVE love this reception hall! It is so unique and so spacious! The staff is wonderful and accommodating! We had several somewhat unique requests and they helped us figure out ways to make it work. We had several DIY projects that needed to be set up the day of and they pulled everything off beyond my imagination. They even used some leftover petals from the wedding the night before to complete the look we had put together. They cut down hydrangeas, put them in our vases, set up votives we brought, put out wine we had brought, set out the favors, the escort card table, and much more! When I walked in Saturday evening I was in tears at how beautiful things looked! Ginger was in contact with us throughout the night making sure everything was going as we wanted. And at the end of the night Ginger and her staff helped us pack everything! So helpful!!! The space is really one of a kind and the staff superb! We had several compliments on the site, even from my very traditional Polish family who usually preferred the traditional banquet hall!
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Beautiful venue

It took us 6 months to find our dream venue for our wedding day. White pines was perfect for outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour on the balcony, and specious high ceiling indoor venue. The serves was outstanding, everyone was very helpful, and went above and beyond to make our special day perfect. Thank you to Andrew and Bernadette all their help coordinating our wedding. I definitely recommend WHITE PINES!
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My husband and I started off working with Laura and her excitement and professionalism was a big motivator for us to book the venue, aside from the beautiful room/patio and value, we felt like we could trust White Pines (WP). The WP team was mostly great at responding promptly and assuring us everything was on the right track. There were a few times when it came to making deposits that we had to reach out to them and we felt they could have done a better job with giving notice and reminders. We also had an issue with scheduling our final details appointment but Laura really took initiative to make sure we were taken care of and we felt as if she, as the manager, bent over backward to make sure we had the support and guidance we needed.
The days leading up to the wedding and the day of the wedding, Orlando was our go to staff. Orlando was awesome! When I dropped off my items he was so attentive in listening to what my vision was and I was 100% confident we were in good hands. The day of the wedding, Orlando frequently checked in and really helped keep us on track. My mom even raved about how awesome he did with set up and coordinator leading up to the start of cocktail hour. We even had a major issue with our DJ and he was very professional the way he handled the situation.
Aside from the staff, the food was great, everyone raved about it, highlighting the au gratin potatoes in particular. We loved having the porch and the room was so nice and spaceous. We couldn't be happier with how everything went and would highly recommend this event venue.
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This vendor is willing to add and remove things, and nothing is really off the table. They are willing to make exceptions, and try to find what will make your day the best! I planned a wedding here all the way from Tennessee, and they were great!
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My daughter was married last month and the reception was beautiful! The room and setting was perfect. My daughter lived out of town and planned to have several items at each table, small vases, a candle, a log with the table number, etc. She also had succulents as name placecards. There were many details involved and White Pines carried her plans out beautifully! The pictures are also fantastic due to the beautiful setting. The Thursday before the wedding, the staff walked her out to the area they liked for pictures and they were right! Sara was helpful to me during the planning since it was difficult for my daughter to plan from a distance. White Pines is a great place for a reception!
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White Pines was the most perfect setting for my wedding! I could not have asked for a more beautiful ceremony site, with breathtaking views and tranquil waters, the outdoor ceremony space was beyond amazing. I can not wait to see how all the pictures turn out. The banquet room's high ceilings create a warm and cozy atmosphere where my guests and I danced the night away. Alyssa, Dee, and Laura were a pleasure to work with and I could not have pulled off such an unbelievable night without thier support and patience. I got so many compliments on the space. Thank you White Pines, for making my wedding dreams exceed my expectations.
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I cannot express how delighted I am that I chose White Pines as our ceremony and reception venue! That staff was so helpful and attentive - I really felt completely taken care of as a bride.

We definitely were looking into a venue that could host an outdoor ceremony, and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. The banquet hall itself has stunning views of the grounds and tall, gorgeous ceilings. We had so much fun taking photos outdoors with our photographer. Dinner was delicious, the open bar package is a steal, and we received nothing but compliments from our guests.

There were a few details and last minute changes that were not successfully implemented, but aside from these very minor things, our evening was beyond fantastic. Thank you, White Pines!
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The place is absolutely beautiful. great venue for pictures and privacy. Staff in office very helpful and nice. I loved the options for rehearsal dinners (if needed) and they helped with their supply of weeding decor if you like to use theirs (saved a few bucks!). Packages were a great deal at the time of my booking and food was good and flavorful.
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Very pleasant to work with. Never pushing you to spend more money than necessary -- they are willing to work with your budget. For a 150-guest wedding, there was plenty of space (tables, dance floor, etc). White Pines will coordinate with your vendors and help you setup. The bar and wait staff are excellent. Comfortable, private bride's room is a plus. Great setting for pictures. Food is decent --relatively small portions but no one left hungry.
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White Pines Golf Club was AMAZING!!!! My husband and I are both from Michigan and wanted something that didn't have that concrete jungle feel and we wouldn't need a loan for. Although, WP is still a little on the expensive side, compared to the other places we looked, this is a steal!

The atmosphere and view were more than we could have asked for. The staff was extremely helpful and flexible. I would e-mail them multiple times a week to ask questions and they would always respond back the same day. The staff even made it possible to get our favorite Michigan beer (Bell's Oberon).

My guests are still talking about the food, it was the best I have ever had for a banquet hall (highly recommend the beef brisket)! I did a LOT of searching for the perfect place and this place surpassed my expectations!
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The service was great. I was a bit of a frantic bride the week before and missed a deadline or two but Ginger at White Pines was so wonderful and flexible.
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This venue was an amazing location. The trees at the ceremony cite were beautiful for a fall wedding. The food service was great and the area was beautiful for photos. I was impressed with how everything turned out!
Alicia Sent on 11/22/2016

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We had a great experience with White Pines! We ended up moving here after originally booking a different venue and immediately felt so much better about the whole wedding planning process. Donna was great to work with and was very quick to answer questions and provide ideas. We booked our wedding of 240 guests in the brand new tent without seeing it, so that came with a few challenges. We were told the tent would have a few features that it didn't, but that's the nature of booking a venue based on tentative plans and pictures rather than walking through it. All in all, everything was beautiful. Highly recommend working with MDM Entertainment for lighting/decor needs as the tent is very plain to start. It definitely requires you to put a little extra money and planning into it but it was worth it. The patio is amazing, it overlooks the foundation and has adorable string lighting over it. The food was all delicious and served warm. The bar packages were amazing as well! We researched many venues and found White Pines to be very affordable compared to others.
Mark Sent on 06/07/2009

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White Pines is a GREAT value for the money. The reasonable meal prices include a 5 hour premium open bar, taxes, cake, champaign toast, and gratuity. While the food was only so-so banquet food I don't have higher expectations when a venue is trying to serve several hundred people in a few minutes. My fiance (now wife) shopped around in the Chicago area for a venue with overall value in mind. She saw 25+ places. I only saw the final 3-4. White Pines is by far the best overall bang for your buck in the greater Chicago area.
User2909327 Sent on 12/06/2016

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The views at White Pines are very nice but limited on what they can accommodate. Our wedding turned out to be beautiful but was quite a process. Must have patience but it will pay off.
Kendra Sent on 09/14/2008

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White Pines did a very good job for us. We were a little late getting started with our dinner, and they accomodated us in that area. The reason we were late is because on of our bridal party's car would not start due to the cold. Anyhow, great food, beautiful windows and views.
Caitlyn Sent on 09/06/2008

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We were very happy with White Pines and feel that we got a lot for our money compared to other similar venues in the area. The staff were usually easy to work with, the food was good, great open bar, and the location is beautiful. We had many great compliments from guests about White Pines and would definitely choose them again if I had to do it over.
Julie Sent on 06/15/2023

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Good in the end…

My now husband and I booked this venue in 2021. We planned on having a long engagement for many different reasons, but we really liked White Pines and had a date in mind. Well, the person we booked with never responded to us, so we just started showing up there unannounced. Soon after that, that person no longer worked there. The new person was worse! I left our first meeting in tears because she was forcing me to choose things I didn’t want because she thought it would be better. At that point we still hadn’t paid anything and no one was responding to us or giving any information.

It wasn’t until Andrew stepped in that my mind was put at ease. He answered us, he met with us, and made us feel like we were in a good place with White Pines. We felt like things were finally coming along. We really loved the space, and didn’t want to go find another venue after we had picked a day. Then Bernadette was hired and it was smooth sailing until the end. So, we had kind of a roller coaster experience, but in the end it all worked out. I wish we would have had Andrew and Bernadette since the beginning!
Jessica Sent on 12/01/2015

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I was very excited when I viewed White Pines for my wedding venue. The grounds and banquet room are absolutely beautiful. The staff was nice to work with and responded to all forms of communication quickly. I was very disappointed to find out the night before my wedding at my rehearsal that I would be working with a event manager I had never communicated with and in my opinion was quite rude. I received multiple complaints from my other vendors that this woman was very difficult to work with. But on a positive note the food was great and the majority of the wait staff were great. I did hear from guest that they felt rushed to finish drinks/food in order for them the clean up and leave one time. I had a beautiful wedding at this location however I do feel that it would not have been the case if it were not for my own day of wedding coordinator that I brought in and my other vendors.
Barbara Sent on 08/26/2016

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My son and daughter-in-law had their wedding at White Pines. It was the worst experience of my life. Because my daughter-in-law wanted a tent wedding and White Pines was putting up a permanent tent, they decided to book the venue.

Tent "permanent structure" was promised to be up & running by August of 2015. Wedding date was June 10th, 2016. Plenty of time right???? They promised everything and delivered nothing. The tent venue was not "ready" until their wedding date!!! The permanent tent structure that was promised, was temporary, used and worn in some areas. The "Outdoor Terrace' had newly installed sod (put down the day before), no florals at all, no lighting at all!!!! Bar tenders were few. The hors d'oeuvres were promised from 6-7:00pm, they were not served until 6:30pm!! Dinner was a joke . . . . . guests were given a choice of chicken beef tenderloin or vegetarian. Not one guest was asked what they had ordered. Dinners were brought out and placed in front of the guests, not knowing what they ordered. When the wait staff was told "I ordered steak," the guests were told they ran out!!!!!!!!! Now the steak was considerably more costly than chicken!!! Dinner was cold, carrots were basically raw, etc.

Fifty percent of the lights on the ceiling of the tent were out. The bathrooms were horrendous; they were glorified out-houses!! Again, not what was promised. Nobody "cleaned" the "bathrooms" the entire night. The waste baskets were tiny and overflowing with used hand towels. The bride was in the bathrooms, picking up the hand towels off the floor and stuffing them in the waste baskets. You cannot expect 2-3 small waste baskets to accommodate 260 guests for 6 hours without emptying them throughout the night. Not once were the bathrooms checked on and waste baskets emptied!!!!!

I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS VENUE FOR ANY EVENT AT ALL!!! See google reviews for further details.

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