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About

The Monte Bello Estate is a wedding venue located in Lemont, Illinois. Nestled among 55 acres of oak forest, it offers a tranquil escape from day-to-day life. Overlooking the state’s largest wildflower preserve, this property benefits from the natural beauty of its surroundings, creating an ambience of serenity and joy. The breathtaking views and magical atmosphere help to create an idyllic backdrop for your fairytale wedding. Here, ceremonies and receptions can both be enjoyed, allowing couples and guests to celebrate happy life moments together in peace.

Facilities and Capacity

The Monte Bello Estate boasts a number of facilities with the capacity to host up to 275 guests. Begin your day in style by preparing for your festivities in one of the property’s luxurious get-ready suites. The dedicated staff can host outdoor services in the shade of the oak trees, or indoor gatherings in any of the sophisticated event spaces. The floor-to-ceiling windows featured throughout the property allow natural light to flood each area, creating a bright and airy atmosphere suitable for milestones. Use of the outdoor tent is available to couples who wish to wed in the sunshine while remaining prepared for unforeseen weather. Throughout the property’s 55 acres, its natural ponds, waterfalls, and abundant flora provide a multitude of enchanting backdrops for your photographs.

Services Offered

The estate’s dedicated team of experienced professionals offers a wide range of services to ensure that your dream day can be executed to your exact specifications. All-inclusive packages are available at Monte Bello Estate, along with extras such as hanging installations, wine tastings, and Champagne displays. The venue’s professional team of bartenders are on-hand to provide you with professional, friendly service. A wide variety of beverages are available for your event such as signature drinks, specialty wines, and craft beers. Staff is also available to serve hors d’oeuvres and main sit-down meals. For added convenience, tastings are available prior to your day to ensure that your menu lives up to your long-held expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

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?

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

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

180

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Mansion

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

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?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of The Monte Bello Estate

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The Monte Bello Estate is consistently praised for its stunning beauty, exceptional service, and attention to detail by multiple reviewers. The venue is described as a fairytale setting with magical vibes, gorgeous landscapes, and elegant interiors. The staff, particularly Abbey, Lauren, and their team, are highlighted for their helpfulness, professionalism, and responsiveness, making the wedding planning process seamless and stress-free. Reviewers appreciated the delicious food, unique details like a harpist at the food tasting event, and the list of recommended vendors. Despite the high demand and price, guests continue to rave about the experience at The Monte Bello Estate.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Monte Bello Estate is consistently praised for its stunning beauty, exceptional service, and attention to detail by multiple reviewers. The venue is described as a fairytale setting with magical vibes, gorgeous landscapes, and elegant interiors. The staff, particularly Abbey, Lauren, and their team, are highlighted for their helpfulness, professionalism, and responsiveness, making the wedding planning process seamless and stress-free. Reviewers appreciated the delicious food, unique details like a harpist at the food tasting event, and the list of recommended vendors. Despite the high demand and price, guests continue to rave about the experience at The Monte Bello Estate.

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Danielle Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at Montebello Estate

My husband and I got married at the Montebello Estate on May 31st 2025 to kick off the summer weddings! The day was not just spectacular from start to finish but all the planning and communication leading up to the day as well. There was never a moment I was unsure about anything or didn't hear back from Abbey and team. To say we felt special and had the best day of our lives would truly be an understatement. We couldn't recommend the Montebello enough to anyone looking to have your fairytale wedding!
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Carolina Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Monte Bello is THE BEST!!!

My husband and I got married at The Monte Bello Estate in June and we really can’t express how head over heels we are with this venue. From the moment we stepped onto the property, there was this magical feeling and we all looked at each other like “this is it”. It’s so perfectly whimsical and just breathtakingly beautiful. Like seriously, I still have guests months later gushing about how they felt like they had walked into a fairytale wedding. The grounds and landscapes are perfectly manicured and the inside is no different as far as attention to detail and stunning design. Aside from its beauty, the service and team at Monte Bello is truly outstanding. They made the already stressful planning SO easy and helped us every. step. of. the. way. Huge shoutout to Abbey (Director of Sales & Events) who answered our every question, whether big or small, with such care and detail. If you are someone who appreciates fast replies and to feel like you were heard, you will love the team at Monte Bello. It can be nerve-wrecking knowing there are many moving parts to such a big event, but seeing how it came together that day, largely due to Monte Bello’s attention to detail, was so satisfying and emotional in the best way possible. We loved even how beautiful and unique the food tasting event was (they had a harpist there who we ended up hiring for our wedding!). We weren’t able to attend their Raise the Bar event for engaged couples getting married at Monte Bello but they graciously allowed a couple of our family members to attend in our absence and help us decide on cocktail selections. Another very important thing: the FOOD was amazing! From the hors d’oeuvres to the main entree and sides, everything was delicious. This is another thing our guests still bring up and appreciated. We especially loved our mini grilled cheese shooters with tomato soup :) Before you make your grand entrance as a married couple, they give you and your partner a moment alone together and bring you a plate of hors d’oeuvres that you may have missed during cocktail hour which was such a sweet detail. They also work so well with your vendors and communicate with them as needed. Speaking of vendors, Monte Bello provided a list of recommended vendors, and I was blown away by how amazing they were. It felt like they were an extension of the venue itself—professional, kind, and truly wonderful to work with. It’s obvious they choose their partners with great care and attention to detail. All in all, I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about Monte Bello and their team. If you are considering them as a venue, I promise you they will not disappoint. Thank you Monte Bello for the most beautiful day of our lives!!!
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Christine Sent on 09/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June 28, 2025 Couple

We were lucky enough to celebrate our June 2025 wedding at The Monte Bello Estate. I first saw the venue on Instagram well before we were engaged and stored it in my memory for when that day finally came. Within a few days of the proposal, we had reached out and scheduled a meeting at the Estate with Lauren. We toured the following weekend and booked that same day without seeing any other venue which we never had any qualms about!

The worst part about the Monte Bello (and I mean this SO lightly) is the high-demand and the long wait for a Saturday in the summer. However, the wait was incredibly beyond worth it!! The venue staff could not be any more amazing. While I primarily worked with Lauren, every single person we worked with at the Monte Bello from event coordinators, bar/catering staff, etc were so kind and helpful. Lauren deserves her own shout out, though! Any time something went slightly wrong with a vendor or the schedule, Lauren was always there to offer a listening ear and fix anything within her power. I didn’t worry about a single thing on my wedding day because I trusted her so much! On top of that, she felt like a friend and my whole family bonded with her. She is the absolute best, and words don’t properly describe how wonderful it was to work with her!!

In addition, the grounds are stunning and photograph beautifully, the food was great, the service was perfect, and the list goes on. We couldn’t ask for a better place to gather our loved ones! Both my husband and I (plus our families) received so many compliments on things solely attributed to The Monte Bello, and we are so grateful that we were able to celebrate our love story there. I cannot recommend it enough!!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

I simply cannot recommend The Monte Bello Estate enough. We had our wedding there in September and everything was so perfect. Abbey & Lauren are truly the kindest people and will move mountains to ensure you have the best experience. Even though are wedding was a few months ago, we continue to receive compliments on every aspect. The food was delicious and warm, along with the appetizers. The bar staff was incredible. We truly are forever thankful we decided to have our wedding at The Monte Bello Estate. It was truly a day we wish to relive over and over, thanks to the amazing venue and staff.
Kelley
Kelley Sent on 10/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Monte Bello was MAGICAL

Where do I even begin with Monte Bello? It truly was the perfect venue for our wedding. The grounds were stunning, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredible in every possible way. From start to finish, we felt completely cared for, especially on our big day. Abbey, you were such a pivotal part of our experience, and our wedding wouldn't have been the same without you. Choosing Monte Bello was the best decision we made, and we can't recommend it enough for your special day!
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Jack Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue of all Time!

I cannot rate The Monte Bello Estate higher. Not only is the venue absolutely gorgeous and unique, but their team is so kind and will match your excitement through the entire process! We worked with Abbey to plan and Lauren in the final months and on the big day and we cannot thank those women enough. It rained on our day and at first I was disappointed until I saw how perfect their rain location is!! Floor to ceiling windows, natural lighting! They used the florals I was going to use for an outdoor arch to line the aisles and it was BEAUTIFUL! Their team checked in, throughout the day, answered questions, and Lauren even helped me pin up my dress when the bustle fell. I cannot think of a better venue, a better team, or a more magical place to hold your wedding ceremony and reception. Thank you to the Monte Bello for making the day absolutely perfect - no notes! It was perfect!
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Kali Sent on 11/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding!

We want to start off by saying that The Monte Bello Estate was the first, and ONLY, venue we visited when selecting a wedding venue. As soon as we pulled up we knew we were someplace special. This venue somehow combines rolling green hills, beautiful trees, and a beautiful estate and as soon as you pull up you will quickly understand how stunning The Monte Bello is. We met with Lauren for our tour/meeting and she made our decision even easier! Lauren is incredibly nice, informative, and helpful, and she remained that way throughout our entire wedding planning process. She really is the best and we made sure to tell the owner of The Monte Bello the same thing towards the end of our wedding when he popped in to see how everything was going.
Beyond the amazing grounds and staff, the estate itself is absolutely gorgeous. They had made some renovations to the estate, reception area, and bathrooms prior to our wedding and all the updates they made were a 10/10. We had our ceremony in the “forest” location, which was amazing, with a champagne/water station for guests to grab a drink on their way to get seated. The reception was inside and all of our 200+ guests fit perfectly (shoutout Lauren for being so helpful with arranging the tables and making the most of the space!). We have received so many compliments on the food and drinks, whether it was the hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinners, desserts, or our wedding cake, everything was outstanding. We really can’t recommend The Monte Bello Estate enough. It is such a beautiful venue, there’s no way you would ever regret having your wedding here. The amount of compliments we’ve received since the wedding are countless and we are so happy we had our wedding here. If you’re currently searching for a wedding venue, PLEASE set up a time to visit The Monte Bello Estate. We will never forget the day we had here! Thank you so much!
Kali
Kali Sent on 11/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Most Magical Day Ever, Thanks to The Monte Bello

This venue was the only venue that my now husband and I visited. We knew we didn't want the traditional hotel or country club venue and wanted something different but with a twist of our personality. The Monte Bello was everything we were looking for and exceeded expectations for not only us as the bride and groom but all of our guests raved about how amazing the venue was and it’s still being raved about two months after the wedding!
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Rachel Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding venue and staff of our dreams!!

From our first visit at the Monte Bello Estate, we knew it was the perfect venue for our wedding. We loved the stunning grounds and the gorgeous estate, each room is more beautiful than the next, but what made MBE our dream space is truly the incredible staff! We had the pleasure of working with Lauren and Abbey as well as other team members throughout, who all made us feel like family. They matched our excitement, answered all of our questions timely and ultimately went above and beyond to bring all of our inspiration to life. We feel so grateful for the team making the whole process so easy!!

Our big day in August 2023 was everything we hoped for and so much more, the most magical day of our lives!! With all of the awesome renovations, we along with our favorite people got to enjoy the most elegant and unforgettable experience. The bridal and groom suites had the exact vibes we were going for, aesthetically beautiful for the gals and fun games for the guys, which made us feel so relaxed that we genuinely enjoyed the time with our wedding party while getting ready. We intentionally opted to have our ceremony inside, and it was the perfect intimate moment in which all of our 180 guests fit comfortably.

There are so many gorgeous photo ops, and everything is so perfectly laid out that it felt totally natural to pause for photos and continue the fun. The outdoor cocktail hour space was unique to enjoy the grounds more, and our guests loved it!! The food was delicious, and thanks to the lovely MBE “Raise the Bar” event, we had the best additions to our bar and late night snacks. The service team was on point and took care of everything! We would take any excuse to go back, we love Monte Bello & the team so much!! We can’t recommend booking this venue enough.
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Brenna Sent on 10/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing in every way!

The Monte Bello was the perfect venue for our wedding this past august! Lauren and her team made our day seamless and amazing. She did a great job of staying in tune with us throughout our year of planning. We could not be happier with all of the staff, and would recommend this venue to everyone. Our guests are still talking about the beautiful landscape, food, and details.
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Awards

85
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Rev. Jeannie Walton Rev. Jeannie Walton Wedding Officiants

What a lovely staff and lovely venue to have your wedding. I love to officiate weddings at the Monte Bello, Stepping on to the private Estate you instantly relax and your day starts off right with your first look, pictures and then your wonderful ceremony. You will love having your ceremony here!

Being Joy Photography Being Joy Photography Wedding Photographers

The Monte Bello Estate is a beautiful venue for any wedding. The lush grounds create a stunning background with gorgeous water feature front and center. As you step inside you are blown away by the uniqueness that the venue holds. I especially love the new bridal suite and outdoor areas for guests to mingle and enjoy the breathtaking sunset. Their staff is top notch and amazing, which is just the icing on the cake!

TWA Photographic Artists TWA Photographic Artists Wedding Photographers

We Love working with the team at Monte Bello Estates! The entire staff is amazing, offering professional, personalized service. The grounds are a photographer's Dream Come True! With so many wonderful, picturesque areas to photograph, there are breathtaking views from almost any angle.

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The Monte Bello Estate frequently asked questions

The Monte Bello Estate includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The Monte Bello Estate includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Monte Bello Estate includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Monte Bello Estate for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Mansion
The Monte Bello Estate offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Monte Bello Estate offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Monte Bello Estate offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Monte Bello Estate offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Monte Bello Estate is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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