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Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center is a banquet hall venue perfect for hosting weddings for couples in Chicago, Illinois. This elegant destination features fountains and gardens straight from a fairytale, ensuring that you and your guests will be transported. Located in the heart of Grundy County, this venue is a scenic one-hour drive from downtown Chicago, near to a wealth of exciting places to explore.
Facilities and Capacity
Up to 1,200 guests can join the couple of honor in the gardens for their wedding celebration. Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center invites you and your partner to exchange vows outside near the fountain in the middle of the pond. Surrounding this area, guests will find brick pathways woven through the flower beds and gardens of the property, ideal for wandering around and taking pictures. A gazebo near the pond provides shade on sunny days and a lovely spot for mingling. Inside, the traditional banquet hall features an oversized chandelier above an open-plan dance floor, which will serve as an excellent place for dinner and dancing, as well as romantic and elegant first-dance pictures.
Services Offered
Couples can use the banquet hall for their bridal shower or engagement party in addition to their ceremony and reception. You and your guests will be delighted by all on offer from the various wedding packages available. You can meet with the event planners onsite to discuss all your wants and needs. Additionally, the venue accommodates couples and guests by assisting with setup and cleanup and offering parking and shuttles for transportation. Couples will also find services that include:
- Audio equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Event rentals
- In-house bar
- Lighting
- Tables
Cuisine
Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center provides full in-house bar services for the couple, including a champagne toast and a signature drink for the newlyweds. For dinner, you can talk to their catering team, who can set up a delicious meal either as a buffet, family-style, seated, or plated dining experience. Couples can also opt for a chocolate fountain as part of their dessert course, as well as a tasty wedding cake.
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Reviews of Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center
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Jennifer's Garden is highly recommended for weddings and events, with reviewers praising the helpful and accommodating staff, particularly Deb and Julie. The venue's event packages are noted to be affordable, including food, cake, centerpieces, and linens. Guests highlighted the excellent service, delicious food, and beautiful setting, making it a memorable and enjoyable experience for various celebrations, such as anniversaries, wedding showers, and weddings. The staff's attentiveness, expertise in handling special dietary needs like gluten allergies, generous time allocations for events, and additional special touches exceeded reviewers' expectations, solidifying Jennifer's Garden as a top choice for special occasions.
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- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
- Wedding Cake
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Liquor
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Signature Drink
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Garden
- Indoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Tables