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Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center is a wedding venue in Des Plaines, Illinois. If you're looking for a delightfully unique wedding experience, you've come to the right place! Fountain Blue promises elegance, award-winning cuisine, service that's second to none, and a day of memories you'll remember and cherish for the rest of your life.

Facilities and Capacity

Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center hosts weddings and micro weddings and can accommodate parties of 50 to 400 guests. The venue offers a choice of magnificent indoor and outdoor event spaces, including the posh Athenaeum, the glitzy Normandy, the lavish Versailles, and the serene Lions Gate Garden. Their rooms are newly renovated and sure to impress your guests, and their menus are nothing less than works of art! At Fountain Blue, every detail matters. Your special day deserves nothing less than perfection, and the Fountain Blue team can't wait to help you celebrate in style!

Services Offered

Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center offers a choice of wedding packages. Their classic Gold Package includes five and a half hours of event time, a selection of three hors d'oeuvres, a three-course meal, a four-hour open bar, unlimited wine service, Chiavari chairs, a lighted backdrop for the head table, linens, napkins, optional centerpieces, a DJ table, a dance floor, an entree tasting for two. The unmatched Black Diamond package includes everything in the Gold Package, plus an extra half hour of event time, a fourth hors d'oeuvre, and a fourth course at dinner. Contact the Fountain Blue team today for more information and to begin planning the wedding of your dreams!

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
45 Reviews
93% recommend it
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4.5/5 180 reviews
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Joann R. Sent on 01/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars in every way possible!

First let me start by saying the Fountain Blue is a five star, fantastic venue with an incredible staff, elegant decor and the most delicious food you could hope for for your special day. We are from the far Southside and when our out of town son decided he and his bride would prefer to have their reception local, we were thrilled. However none of our go to southside locations would work since most of the guest list is from out of town. We went on a rather stressful journey to find the best venue with the most pros on our list. We checked out numerous venues and none of them were anywhere near what we found at the Fountain Blue. That first meeting with Georgia, we knew this was the perfect place. 2 hotels next door, both with free shuttles to o’hare for all our out of town guests, a large free parking lot for local guests, the most beautifully elegant rooms, full length table clothes and upgraded chairs all included. This venue is known for it’s food and we were not disappointed. Actually incredibly thrilled with all the different food options and the vegetarian guests are still raving about their dinners, the bar options are priced fair and offer name brand even at the lower price point . Georgia is amazing and a streesfree joy to work with. She helped with everything. Made suggestions, walked us through all the steps, was always available for questions, and got back to us in a timely and friendly manner. She also always kept our budget in mind. I honestly looked forward to each and every meeting with her. I and my entire family would highly recommend the Fountain Blue to anyone looking for any type of party venue.
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Brett R. Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

You want your reception here, I promise.

f you are reading reviews of wedding venues trying to find something that stands out, you can stop here. I had my 208 person wedding reception Fountain Blue and I can’t imagine having it anywhere else. All of the standard things you look for in a venue are obviously there, but Fountain Blue has it one step plus. They don’t have good food, they have great food. They don’t have nice halls, they have beautiful halls. They don’t have some options, they have many options (as regards menu, table decorations, etc) But the thing that brings it all together is Georgia. Whatever you do, ask for her. I was in one state, my now wife was halfway across the country, and my mother was in the Chicagoland area. The whole wedding up to the week before was planned this way. Georgia made every accommodation, worked with my mother every time she would come in, hand held us through all the preparations, scheduled us for a tasting on short notice before an event just because it was the only day we’d all be together. I can say stuff like how clean the hall is, how nice the food was, how much fun every one had, but that kinda stuff doesn’t do this place justice. My wedding reception was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the memories I’ll have because I chose this place are worth their weight in gold. I’m very grateful to have had the most important party of my life at Fountain Blue.
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Kimberly V. Sent on 05/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Service!!

We booked Fountain Blue for our March 2020 wedding. It was the first and only venue we looked at. Georgia was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. She answered every single question and was so helpful and understanding after 3 date changes due to the pandemic. It was our goal to never cancel our wedding, but find the perfect date with our venue. The quality of service was excellent and everyone was so professional. My husband and I got multiple compliments on the delicious food. Georgia also lead us to our bakery and DJ, both of which did not disappoint either! I would recommend Fountain Blue to anyone looking for a place to have any celebration.
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