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The Herrington Inn & Spa

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Accommodations
Stacy
Walter
Carolyn
Salena
Erin

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

The Herrington Inn & Spa is a vintage waterfront wedding venue located in Geneva, Illinois. This venue is set in the beautiful downtown Geneva that overlooks Fox River. The Herrington Inn & Spa is a stunning wedding destination that is here to host your unforgettable wedding experience.

Facilities and Capacity

Set on several acres of lush grounds, The Herrington Inn & Spa is an idyllic getaway where couples and their loved ones can enjoy a celebratory gathering. Whether couples are looking for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception, this property can provide the perfect backdrop for every special day. Couples may host up to 170 wedding guests at The Herrington Inn & Spa. The European-style venue features French glass doors that lead to a waterfront courtyard. Here, couples can have the elegant outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony they have always dreamed of.

Services Offered

The team at The Herrington Inn & Spa offers an abundance of services to help ensure that couples' milestone celebrations run as smoothly as possible. Wedding events hosted here include engagement parties, bridal showers, ceremonies, and receptions. All-inclusive packages are available to cover each event's catering, bartending, rentals, planning, setup, and cleanup for the big day. The staff members are ready and willing to help make every wedding dream a reality. The venue can also make on-site accommodations for wedding guests who may be traveling to celebrate out of town.

Other Services

In addition to the above wedding-related services, The Herrington Inn & Spa can provide the following items: a dance floor, tables and chairs, linens, glassware, and china.

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 33 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Kylie & Charles's wedding
Kylie & Charles
76 photos
Kylie & Charles's wedding
Kylie & Charles
76 photos
Andrea & Eric's wedding
Andrea & Eric
10 photos
Elaine & Ryan's wedding
Elaine & Ryan
26 photos

FAQ

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Hotel
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November

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Reviews of The Herrington Inn & Spa

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The Herrington Inn is a charming riverside venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Couples praise the attentive, detail-oriented wedding team for seamless planning and flawless execution. Food, service, and guest accommodations received rave reviews, making it highly recommended.

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The Herrington Inn is a charming riverside venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. Couples praise the attentive, detail-oriented wedding team for seamless planning and flawless execution. Food, service, and guest accommodations received rave reviews, making it highly recommended.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 121 reviews
Google
4.6/5 891 reviews
K
Karen Sent on 04/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Herrington is tops!

We held our wedding ceremony and reception in the Creamery room and it could not have gone better. Catering manager. Deanne Mitchell, with excellent assistance from Racquel Balcita, walked with us from start to finish. We had a small wedding, only 30 people, so we knew our expenses wouldn't be outrageous. Deanne helped us stay on budget without skimping on the quality of food and customer service. Deanne and her staff were great in directing us during the evening and we came to trust their judgment completely. Everything proceeded without a hitch! If we ever need a venue for another party, we would not hesitate to book at the Herrington again. Highly recommended 👌
Stacy
Stacy Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue with a truly superb staff!

From planning to execution, Deanne and her team were so great to work with! They provided excellent feedback, flexibility, utmost professionalism and a level of excitement towards our event that made it so contagious :) The custom drinks created with Kyle were so delicious and everyone raved about the food - from apps to dinner to outdoor s'mores and late night sliders. The historic elements of the Herrington elevated our wedding theme, and the layout was perfect. From indoor/outdoor areas as well as having a dance area completely separate from reception ((not having to break down tables to create a dance floor was a huge deal to us)) plus having a venue that isn't shared with another wedding on the same day allowed the staff to be fully present for us. Hands down, best venue!
Walter
Walter Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

Deanne, Racquel and the staff at the Herrington gave us the wedding of our dreams! It was beyond all expectations we had and will be cherished forever. The staff was very professional and attended to my bride's every need without hesitation or even asking. The venue was beautiful, and the rooms were amazing! All of the food from appetizers to the late-night snacks were perfect. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
A
Anne Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Fun Happy Happy 🥂🍾💖

What an efficient friendly Wedding Team …meeting our requests and giving us helpful wonderful support and suggestions 💖

The surroundings at both inside and outside the Herrington are simply beautiful 🤩

Our room was both beautiful and cozy with an outdoor balcony view of the scenic Fox River along with cutie ducks and geese and a very regal egret 🥂🍾💖

Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 06/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Belizean Bliss at the Perfect Wedding Venue

The Herrington Inn & Spa made our dream wedding day an absolute reality! From start to finish, everything was seamless. Deanne, Racquel, and Kyle were incredible—so helpful, responsive, and genuinely caring. They brought our Belizean/tropical theme to life beautifully, with thoughtful details that made it feel truly personal. The venue is stunning, intimate, and full of charm. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the beautiful setting, the service, and the overall experience. Whether you’re planning a wedding or looking for a romantic getaway, the Herrington is truly something special. We felt like family and couldn’t recommend it more!
Salena
Salena Sent on 11/30/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best! Would definitely recommend.

I am so pleased with our experience getting married at the Herrington. From our first tour, Rose and Deanne felt like our best friends. It was an immediate choice for us. The space is obviously beautiful, checked all of our boxes - you can stay there, get married outdoors, beautiful scenery, fun dinner/dancing space etc. but more so, we felt like we'd be taken care of there. This team was professional from the get-go. Raquel always kept us up to date on the order, logistics, bookings, payments which helped us feel organized and we knew what we were expecting. Leading up to the wedding they asked thoughtful questions, got all the details and answered ours. But my favorite part of was that the day of ran perfectly. If anything went wrong, we sure didn't know about it! They allowed us to just be fully present, enjoying our day. The small touches that I so appreciate at the end of the night all of our gifts/cards were in our room and secured and the next morning everything was boxed up and ready to go for us. We didn't have to stay behind cleaning up and getting ourselves organized. That was priceless to us. They took care of us like family and were so thoughtful. I'll forever be thankful to this team and we'll be back every anniversary!

Thanks for everything!
Salena and Mike
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond perfection in every way

No detail was forgotten, no guest or concern overlooked: when a makeshift bustle was needed, they did it, moving folks from cocktail hour to dinner orchestrated smoothly, s’mores station was continuously stocked, staff and bartenders were phenomenal. The highest of expectations were surpassed - guests raving still about the food and space. Deanna and Racquel are truly masters of their trade, made our reception 100% stress free, and there are no others more trustworthy and all out wonderful to entrust your big day. The highest of recommendations all around for the Herrington!
H
Hailee Sent on 10/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars isn’t enough!!!!!!

I could not be happier with choosing to have my wedding at The Herrington. The food was phenomenal, if you haven’t been to their restaurant, Atwaters, go taste for yourself. Deanne and Racquel were so flexible, attentive and kind the entire process. Not only is The Herrington GORGEOUS, the staff is absolutely the cherry on top. From the wait staff to bar tenders to front desk, everyone is so helpful and kind. They are all genuinely so excited for your big day and it made me and my husband feel like the most important people in the world. Deanne and Racquel are so responsive and on top of things, I had absolutely no fear of wedding planning with their help. I wish I could get married there again!!!!
Lucia
Lucia Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Choice We Made

The Herrington Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding. It is absolutely beautiful. Our guests raved about their stay at the hotel and visiting Geneva. What you don’t see from photos online is the absolute powerhouse that coordinates all of it. Deanne, Racquel, and Rose have weddings down to a science. From our initial tour with Deanne we knew that we were in the right place. That sentiment held true throughout the wedding planning process. The groom and I sat at dinner on our wedding day and reflected on how happy we were that we found the team at The Herrington. Speaking of dinner, the food was outstanding. The service was top notch. We are still receiving compliments. Another part of our day worth sharing is the accommodation provided for my multiply handicapped brother. He’s already asking when we can go back. I’d highly recommend The Herrington to anyone and trust they and their guests would have the best experience.
Darcy
Darcy Sent on 09/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everything I ever wanted & more!

Deanne, Racquel, and Rose are the absolute BEST. They really take the time to get to know their clients and were super flexible with every decision throughout my wedding planning process. They are super regimented with how the wedding schedule flows, so they got your back no matter what! They always look out for their brides :) The food was amazing. We had the steak and shrimp as our main entree and it was DIVINE. I love how intimate and quaint the courtyard area is, especially by the Fox River as well. Perfect spot. The Herrington is just a timeless and elegant place overall. They also leave great lists of recommended vendors, so that helps out a lot with familiarity of The Herrington. Wish I could relive the day all over again. The Herrington will always hold a special place in my heart :)
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The Herrington Inn & Spa frequently asked questions

The Herrington Inn & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Herrington Inn & Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
The Herrington Inn & Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Herrington Inn & Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Herrington Inn & Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
The Herrington Inn & Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The Herrington Inn & Spa is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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