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Beth  Jacoby
Beth Jacoby
Event Coordinator

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Highland Park Country Club is a historic Highland Park, Illinois wedding venue. Since renovation to update its facilities, this beautiful location caters to wedding ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, showers, and more. It lies a mere 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and is easily accessible for long-distance, out-of-town wedding guests.

Facilities and Capacity

The 100-acre Highland Park Country Club offers couples several stunning indoor and outdoor spaces on their biggest day. Nearlyweds can arrange a memorable ceremony under the warm Chicago sun, surrounded by loved ones and sheltered on all sides by tall trees. In full bloom, the trees create a sense of tranquility and seclusion that only adds to the overall majesty of the ceremony. Once the "I dos" and vows are swapped, guests can follow the happy couple inside the spacious and thoughtfully decorated country club. An unforgettable night of dining and dancing lies ahead, with up to 350 family and friends celebrating together into the late evening hours. For couples who don't require a dance floor, the complete capacity of the venue rises to 400 for the traditional seated meal.

Services Offered

The Highland Park Country Club is proud to be partnered with the passionate and skilled team at Catering by Michaels. This wedding catering company offers its clientele chef-driven gourmet menus, event coordination, and top-of-the-range customer services. With over 40 years of experience in the wedding industry, they offer much more than just food on a plate. Catering by Michaels and Highland Park Country Club will work with each couple to design their ideal wedding day menu, whether it be plated meals, buffets, or any other culinary option.

Pricing information

Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$475 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
Reception
$1,000 starting price
Ceremony
$475 starting price
Bar service
$25 per person
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FAQ’s

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$475

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$475

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden
Historic Building
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Highland Park Country Club

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
485 reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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Events at Independence Grove is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning views, exceptional service, and delicious food by Catering by Michaels. Coordinators like Tiffany and Beth are highlighted for their detailed planning, organization, and attentiveness, ensuring seamless wedding days. The venue offers picturesque outdoor options, like the garden area and Audubon Hall, with large windows overlooking the lake, creating a dreamy setting for ceremonies and receptions. Despite some minor issues with coordinator assignments, guests rave about the quality of service provided, making Independence Grove an excellent choice for couples seeking a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue.

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Events at Independence Grove is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning views, exceptional service, and delicious food by Catering by Michaels. Coordinators like Tiffany and Beth are highlighted for their detailed planning, organization, and attentiveness, ensuring seamless wedding days. The venue offers picturesque outdoor options, like the garden area and Audubon Hall, with large windows overlooking the lake, creating a dreamy setting for ceremonies and receptions. Despite some minor issues with coordinator assignments, guests rave about the quality of service provided, making Independence Grove an excellent choice for couples seeking a beautiful and accommodating wedding venue.

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4.8/5 485 reviews
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Kim
Kim H. Sent on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue!

I have nothing but the most amazing things to say about Events at Independence Grove and Catering by Michael's! This venue is absolutely beautiful and made for the perfect wedding ceremony and reception. Our coordinator, Tiffany, was super helpful and was a big part in making sure our wedding day went smoothly and according to plan. All of our guests would not stop talking about how incredible the venue was and how great the food, dessert, and late night food was! I am so happy we picked this for our wedding!
Olivia
Just Sent on 12/03/2024
1.6 out of 5 rating

Only recommend Catering by Michaels for catering - not venue coordinating

I booked my wedding with CBM at their newly renovated venue, Highland Park Country Club, and my overall takeaway is that CBM is a phenomenal catering company but has a ton of room for improvement when it comes to being an event host/wedding venue. If I could go back in time, I would have booked my wedding at a different venue and only hired CBM for catering

Pros:
1. I cannot express enough how great CBM’s food is – many guests told us that it was the best meal they’ve ever had at a wedding
2. The inside of the venue looks great so far
3. Tiffany was our coordinator, and she did a great job at managing delays with the venue, sharing recommendations, etc
4. Tiffany and the day-of staff were kind and helpful

Cons:
1. Poor communication. For example, we were told both in-person and via email that there would be a built-in-bar, which was very important to us prior to signing. A month before my wedding, we received an email that there wouldn’t be a built-in-bar and that our bar was always going to be tables with linens. When we explained to the COO, Jeff Ware, that we had emails telling us there’d be a built-in-bar, he got defensive and said he and his staff would not engage in any more conversation about the bar set up. We ended up having to pay $2.3K for bar rentals, which CBM did not help cover at all
2. We didn’t have an adequate bar set up for cocktail hour. We firmly expressed that it was important for us to not have long lines, and CBM insisted four bartenders behind a 12’ bar would work for 175+ guests and they’d have servers passing out cocktails. They only passed out 1-2 trays, and there were massive lines
3. We did a final walkthrough of the venue two weeks before wedding – we arrived to a massive construction site throughout the entrance and parking lot which was sadly the walkway to ceremony and visible to where the ceremony was being held. It was an eyesore, and there was nothing we could do by the time we learned of it. And no, we were never informed of this construction even though it had been there for over a week prior to walkthrough
4. My uncle catered ice cream at my wedding, and CBM told us they would provide spoons for this. When it was time to serve ice cream, the staff told my uncle that they had no idea they were supposed to provide spoons. Luckily, my uncle had plastic spoons in his truck, but they weren’t ideal for this type of event and easily broke
5. The leftover cake was supposed to be packed up for us to take home, but we never received it. There was a lot leftover, and neither my husband or I got to try it
6. While Tiffany is great at her job, she has a lot of responsibilities on the wedding day, making it humanly impossible for her to fulfill a wedding coordinator role. I mention this because CBM insisted we didn’t need a day-of coordinator when we signed. In retrospect, we 100% needed one

We relayed the above to the owners of CBM a few days after wedding. They only responded to the construction, stating that they spent a lot of time weeding the walkway for us - no response to any of the other letdowns listed above. CBM and Village of HP seem to be in a partnership; however, in resolutions or discussions to attempt resolutions, the buck always passed on was that CBM’s hands were tied. While we realize that frustrations, delays, etc. are part of a large construction project, but it was us, the clients, who got the short end of stick and had to pay more to resolve the last-minute hurdles thrown our way
K
Kaity Sent on 11/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Getting Married at Independence Grove was a DREAM

Getting married at Independence Grove was an absolute dream! The staff was extremely professional, knowledgeable and kind. The day went off without a hitch and on schedule. The venue coordinators are extremely detailed and organized and really make the day come together seamlessly. The views are just gorgeous at the nature preserve. The food from Catering by Michaels was absolutely delicious. Honestly the best food I have ever had at a wedding, everything came out hot and on time and the portions were great. My guests couldn't stop raving about it all! The town of Libertyville is also perfect if you have family coming in from out of town with lots of great restaurants and hotels.
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Independence Grove is an amazing venue with a beautiful sightline. The food is always great and the staff is the definition of professional. We always love working weddings at Independence Grove.

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We absolutely love working here. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

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Working with Independence Grove was a breeze! Their staff is truly professional and takes care of their brides, grooms, and vendor partners. I hope to work with them again soon!

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