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Claire Sent on 08/13/2024A beautiful, unique, regal and classic venue! Highly recommend - a hidden gem!
Armour House is a truly magical and unique venue - such a hidden gem! We had our wedding here in July 2024, and it was such a special day; our guests were so impressed. The building and grounds are beautiful - the vibe is so elegant and bridal, without feeling at all commercial or cheesy. It has a really warm, regal vibe compared to all other venues we've been to. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained - by our late July date, the flowers were perfect. The food and staff were amazing - we received compliments on both (many "best wedding food ever" comments). The food tasted exactly as it did at our tasting, which is impressive at scale (we had approx. 180 guests). The staff was attentive, responsible and kind. We got ready at the venue, in addition to doing the ceremony and reception there, and it was so convenient and easy - could not recommend doing everything on site! The reception space has the dining room, garden room for dancing, patio for hanging out, and library for bar, desserts and photo booth - having all of those spaces at our disposal excellently accommodated all guests' needs and preferences. Christine, the venue coordinator, was helpful and knowledgeable. I'd still recommend hiring a month/day of coordinator (we worked with Chelsea at the Gilded Aisle) as Christine is focused more on venue operations than your day of wedding operations. All in all, fabulous venue, could not recommend more! -
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Diana Sent on 05/08/20245 stars! Felt like I was in a dream!
We got married here last weekend on May 4th, 2024 and couldn't be happier. Looking back, I think this was the best day of my life! Christine and the Armour House team were a pleasure to work with. They were very professional, answered all my questions, and did not miss one detail. Some comments I received from guests were that this was the most beautiful wedding they've ever attended, they felt like they were in a hollywood/gatsby movie, and the steak was the top 5 steaks they've had in their lives! If this venue is in your budget, DO IT! IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL -
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Lauren Sent on 08/29/2023Armor House at Lake Forest Academy - A Photographer’s Dream Venue
Where do I even begin? The Armor House at Lake Forest Academy isn't just another wedding venue; it's a canvas on which every photographer dreams of painting their masterpiece. As a wedding photographer, there are places that leave you awestruck, and then there's the Armor House. Every nook, corner, and open space offers an enchanting backdrop for breathtaking photos that can turn any ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.
From the immaculate grounds, infused with the rich legacy of history and classic European architecture, to the meticulously preserved interiors that tell tales of elegance and grandeur, every inch of the Armor House sings a song of timeless beauty. The natural lighting filtering through the century-old trees, the sprawling manicured lawns, and the tranquil water features; everything about the venue screams perfection.
Yet, what truly elevates a photographer’s experience at the Armor House is the heartwarming and diligent staff. Their impeccable attention to detail ensures that the environment remains pristine, making our job of capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments seamless. And speaking of the staff, special mention must go to Kristina, the day of coordinator. With her calming presence, she effortlessly bridges the gap between dream weddings and reality. Her intuitive understanding of a photographer’s needs, combined with her unwavering dedication to ensuring that the couple's day goes off without a hitch, is genuinely commendable. Working alongside her felt like dancing; every step choreographed, every move fluid.
I genuinely cannot wait to be back at the Armor House. Every experience there feels like the first - full of excitement, wonder, and sheer amazement. To couples looking for a magical venue, and to fellow photographers in search of picturesque locales, look no further. The Armor House is where dreams come to life, and I, for one, am eagerly awaiting my next chance to capture them!
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Laura Sent on 09/17/2019Highly recommend this venue! Amazing service and a beautiful setting.
Christine G. went above and beyond for our special day. She made the planning process seamless and kept us on track, never forgetting even the smallest details.
Our wedding was perfect and this setting is absolutely beautiful. Amazing experience! -
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Sharon Sent on 09/14/2019
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Our wedding venue flooded due to excessive raining 24 hours prior to the wedding. Christine was able to provide a solution for our guests at a reasonable price.
We ended up not booking the venue due to timing, but they provided a much needed ray of sunshine in a crazy day. -
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Yasamin Sent on 09/04/2019A Perfect Day at the Most Amazing Venue
We got married at the Armour House in August, and it was a great experience from start to finish. The food was great, the venue is obviously stunning, and Christine and Alisa were very flexible. We had signature drinks with our last name written in them, and the bartenders actually practiced making the signature drinks a few weeks before our wedding to ensure that they got them right. We had a tasting the December before our wedding and a decor meeting in the March/April before to go over all of the details. Alisa and Christine were always quick to answer our questions. The head chef, Mark, was very sensitive to our guests' dietary restrictions and even set up a few phone conversations with guests to ensure that he could make something to accommodate their restrictions. Overall, everything ran smoothly, and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams. We would ABSOLUTELY recommend this venue. -
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Paula Sent on 09/04/2018I just spent the last year+ planning my second daughter's wedding at the Armour House, and if I could give them 10 stars, I would. The beauty of the venue speaks for itself in pictures. I can't imagine a better setting for a wedding. But what you're never sure of when you book a venue is how much you can rely on the staff to care as much about your daughter's "big day" as much as she does. Well, the entire staff of the Armour worked tirelessly to make sure the evening went perfectly. A special thank you must to go to Christine Sward. Christine was my contact throughout and my praise for her just doesn't do her justice: she answered all my questions promptly and completely, she made suggestions, she worked with all our crazy ideas, she was INCREDIBLY organized, and she worked with us to keep our expenses within budget. Christine may have just put more work into this wedding than we did. She was there at 9am the morning of, after not going home until 1am after the wedding from the night before. The rest of the staff was also incredible: always pleasant, highly skilled, gracious, etc. Several of our guests commented on the stellar service during cocktail hour and dinner. The only negative to the Armour House is that, because it is such an incredible venue, it books up 1-and-a-half to two years in advance. If you're newly engaged and looking for a place to create some amazing memories and photos, make an appointment now! Thank you so much Christine and staff! And credit for the beautiful photos goes to Ruthie Hauge Photography...she's amazing! (separate review) -
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