Cotillion Banquets Reviews

From our first meeting with George, he made us feel confident that he would fulfill our every wish on our wedding day, and he absolutely came through! He listened attentively to our preferences and offered valuable professional suggestions, drawing on his extensive experience in the industry.
The room décor was stunning, and the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious! George coordinated seamlessly with our Reverend to ensure a smooth ceremony transition. The flip between ceremony and reception spaces was flawless, thanks to his meticulous planning.
Throughout the night, George checked in with us to ensure everything was running smoothly. He is truly a man of his word, and our ceremony and reception were truly AWESOME!!!

Our wedding was held on 4-7-2024. George did exactly what he said he would do for the ceremony and reception. The ceremony and reception turned out to be absolutely beautiful. George made the process seamless. He handled all the details which made us not even need a wedding coordinator. The guests raved about how amazing the food was!!! Everything George said he would do, he did. I am so happy we went with the Cotillion Banquets. I highly recommend this venue for your CEREMONY and RECEPTION or reception only. I was very nervous about how everything would turn out but in the end it was perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. George even let us use the bridal suite to do our hair and makeup hours before the event! What a blessing it was to have someone care as much as he does. He made our big perfect and without any issues. Thank you!

George and team were absolutely amazing with helping us plan our wedding. The venue is stunning, food is delicious, and all of the staff members are attentive and knowledgeable. George answered all of our questions whenever they came up, had the best suggestions, and made sure our room was set up to look beautiful. He also walked us through the entire process from start to finish. The staff the day of the wedding was amazing, always making sure everything was brought out on time, cleaned up quickly, and were very friendly with the guests. When cleaning up after the event, everyone helped where they could and was very helpful with making sure all belongings were returned and packed. Thank you all for an amazing evening! We are so happy we picked this venue and would absolutely go back!

I think I can speak for all wedding vendors when I say the Cotillion is unmatched with their hospitality and service. I am a wedding planner/decorator and upon first entering the venue, I was greeted with so much respect and kindness from the manager, George. I usually like to keep things short and brief with venue staff because I never want to come off as a bother, but George was simply amazing. Usually if you’re not a client / someone who is interested in holding an event, employees at venues will brush you off & treat you like a nuisance. Definitely not my experience here!

I can honestly say that the Cotillion is by far one of my favorite venues. It’s gorgeous, well kept, and boasts elegance from the moment you walk in. I can only imagine how amazing they treat their clients. I will be referring all of my Assyrian clientele to this wonderful venue. Expect a lot more middle eastern weddings coming your way! 🤍

- Rina
Jadou Design Studio

We had our 11/11/23 wedding at the Cotillion, and everything was beautiful and beyond. I never write reviews, but for George, I had to. We had checked out 10-15 other venues before we landed at the Cotillion, and no one was willing to help us make this day happen other than George. From the beginning, George made us feel like we were in trustworthy hands picking this venue, even family. When it came to the menu, we had different wants for our wedding, and although management wanted to stick to what they typically offer, George made sure everything was what we wanted or was flexible to make us happy. We gave George our centerpieces and all the items we wanted set up for the day. Not only did the room look how we imagined it, the guests couldn’t stop raving about the food and service, the Cotillion was spot on. George, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us make this dream a reality. We will be sure to reach out for future events.

From the very beginning, George was very clear on the process and assured us he would take care of us.
And he absolutely did!!!
George was very precise and detailed. I was having anxiety and stressing because I thought I didn’t have everything I needed yet he reassured me and went down the list of EVERYTHING that I needed.
There were a few changes the day before and day of our wedding and made all the accommodations. When it came down to the ceremony he made sure EVERYONE was on time and ready to go.
The set up was beautiful! Everything went according to plan and to schedule. Especially with the many events and surprises we had during our wedding such as surprise dances, tango performance, band set-up etc.
We received so many compliments from our guests. The color was perfect and everything that we envisioned and more!
Such a beautiful place and staff was great!
George and Tom thank you so so much!!
Will and I wish we could relive this night again!

Where do I even begin. I had been so overwhelmed and stressed about my wedding ideas coming to life especially because I had gone through bad experiences in the past with other halls delivering what they had promised. However George at Cotillion had exceeded all of my expectations. He told me over and over again not to worry and he eased my stresses leading up to the wedding. Then when it came to showtime on July 7, 2023 I can’t even express enough in words how amazingly George had handled everything. He made sure even the most minor details were were perfected, he kept our event following the itinerary at the correct times (which can get difficult with Desi weddings), he was so present and approachable to my family and I. Honestly the list goes on, I was just beyond impressed and so grateful that we had pursued cotillion through George specifically for one of the greatest events in our lives, and I will most definitely be bringing future parties to him! We love you George!!!!

I had my wedding reception done here on April 30th, and I wanted to say that George and his crew were amazing and outstanding! I absolutely loved having my wedding reception here. The time and effort and dedication that George has put in and making sure all your needs are met did not disappoint. I have two other brothers whose wedding reception was also held here so I know what to expect and I was sure I had nothing to stress about because George was there to meet all my needs.

George - if you are reading this, I want to personally thank you for making everything be a dream come true! You are truly like family and want to personally thank you. If I could, I would give you more than a 5 star rating. You surely went above and beyond to make sure everything was done according to the contract and went above of what I asked. You always took care of everything I had asked and made my wedding reception really memorable.

If you are in need of having an event somewhere, please be sure to check out cotillion first before any other venue!

One of the easiest decisions for us to make in our wedding reception planning process. If you decide to work with Tom and George you will not be disappointed and your event will be a great success. They even gave us tips in coordinating other aspects of the reception planning (decor, DJ, wedding planner tasks etc.) to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Thank you Tom and George for your professionalism! You were so easy to work with and we have no hesitations in recommending The Cotillion to anyone simply because of how pleased we were with your service.
Wish you all the best and Thank you!

9/10/22 George and Tom helped make our wedding everything we dreamed of and more. George was so helpful throughout the whole process from the day of our first showing to the days after the wedding. He always found time to answer any of our questions or concerns. They continuously demonstrated that they cared and worked with us to make sure we got the best value from what we contracted them for not to mention they were extremely generous in their offerings. The main reason why we went with the cotillion was the following: big dance floor, great food, visually elegant by itself, and the people. We booked the front two rooms with 245 guests and there was plenty of room to spare on the dance floor despite us all on it which most venues cannot keep up with. Every guest I talked to at the wedding were raving about the food. Of all the weddings 30+ I've been to over the years, I've never been to one where people went out of their way to reiterate how good the food was throughout the night and reminisce afterwards. The lemon greek soup is a must. The front room includes a sizeable bridal suite with bathroom. The suite connects to the room by a visually appealing staircase as a nice entrance option. Our reception photos were stunning thanks to the interior elegance of the cotillion. We got to enjoy every second of our reception because George and Tom managed everything flawlessly. They are great people to work with, genuine people. We were happy giving them our business and helping support them. Basically there is no competition, the cotillion has excelled in all areas when it comes to a wedding venue.

My wife and I are incredibly happy that we chose to have our wedding at Cotillion Banquets. From day one, George was extremely helpful and easy to work with. He was able to capture our vision perfectly. The ceremony was beautiful! The french onion soup and steak were amazing, and our guests really enjoyed their food selection. I have been to quite a few weddings and the food at Cotillion was ranked at the top. The drinks were amazing and the bartenders were well experienced in providing all drinks our guests requested. The outside appearance of the venue was a huge factor for me as it was the first impression our guests would see, and Cotillion did not disappoint. I highly recommend Cotillion Banquets to anyone planning a wedding. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing, the drinks were great, and George was fun, helpful, and great to work with, especially his attention to detail on the day of.

7/15/2022 we had our wedding at this beautiful establishment! Everything was absolutely beautiful! George and Tom were the best and very accommodating! My guests were in total awe of everything!!! We are still getting calls of how beautiful things were and how good the food was! All of our guests raved on how they have never had food taste so good at a wedding! We didn’t hire a wedding planner, yet George walked us through everything we would need from beginning to end and the day was perfect! We can’t thank George, Tom, and their staff enough for such an amazingly perfect event!

I had my wedding here back in October of 2021 and it was absolutely perfect in every way. George is FANTASTIC. He doesn't treat you like a customer, he treats you like one of his own. I went through stuff in my personal life during my wedding planning process and George was a support system for me. He follows through on everything he promises and goes above and beyond to make your day perfect. This experience was better than I imagined or could have imagined. Read the rest of the reviews because it really stays it all. I would gladly and easily recommend this banquet hall to anyone who wants a good experience and a perfeedding. Thank you again to everyone at the Cotillion for everything you guys did to make our dreams come true.

Venue was absolutely beautiful with excellent service by waiters/waitresses/bartenders. George was so helpful and went above and beyond. All of our guests loved the food and ambience. Perfect venue and recommend everyone to host their event here.

We had our wedding at The Cotillion on October 15,2021. From the moment we walked in to view the venue for the first time in September of 2019 to the last minutes of our wedding night George made us feel like family! He listened to every detail and delivered! I was blown away when I walked into the cotillion on my wedding day. The room looked spectacular and beyond our expectations. We unfortunately had to post pone our original date due to the pandemic and there were no issues what so ever. George made sure we still had a new date in place and helped ease our anxiety along the way. Our wedding guests loved the food and overall ambiance of the venue. George’s attention to detail and quality of service makes the Cotillion unparalleled to other venues in Chicagoland. He was 100% honest and completely transparent throughout the entire process from start to finish. We look forward to hosting more events in the future at the cotillon and working with George again. If you need a venue for any type of event the Cotillion is the place to go. George and Tom run their business very professionally and answer any and all questions you may have.

Our wedding was just absolutely perfect! We loved everything about the day and also to planning process! Working with George was a smooth and flawless process. He was so helpful and helped eased stress and nervousness for the big day! Planning was thought out Precisely, George was able to plan out and think of things I didn’t even know I needed to figure out! Our big day went so well and I couldn’t have asked for a better smoother day! All of our guest are still raving about how wonderful and delicious the food was! The service was amazing and I wish the day hadn’t flown by so quickly! I highly recommend the Cotillion for your events! George was wonderful and has an amazing passion for what he does! You can really tell he cares about you and your family!

We had our wedding reception at the Cotillion on Saturday August 14, 2021. From our first encounter with George and Tom, we felt like we were VIP's and family. We were always treated with professionalism and courtesy and they showed great concern and interest in our event. It's as if we had our own wedding coordinator/planner in George. What an asset! His many years of experience helped us decide on menu, order of events, vendors for flowers, cake and other decorations.
The communication between us and George was excellent. Whether we called or emailed we always received a response and we had no doubt as to what was discussed and agreed on. We felt more like family and not just another customer.
On the day of the event, George made sure everything was EXCEPTIONAL! The place was nicely decorated, the food was GREAT! All our guests commented on the quality they received. Cold food was cold and hot food was hot! Taste was great and everything was well done.
Thanks, George, Tom and bartender Mike for making our event such a success. If anyone is thinking of using this venue, you can have no doubt that you are in the right place and you will be WELL taken care of.
Signed: Nave and Marie Wilson

My husband and I would highly recommend the Cotillion Banquets! We had our wedding reception there and it was the most perfect day. We looked at many reception halls, but the moment we walked into the Cotillion and met with George we knew this was the place we wanted to book. We booked our reception for June 2020 prior to the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We then had to reschedule for June 2021 and George was so accommodating throughout the entire process! Through lots of ups and downs due to the Pandemic and having to postpone, George and the Cotillion remained constant and worked with us every step of the way to make sure we still got everything we asked for and more. I was blown away by the way they took care of us, and worked with us. Throughout my wedding planning process, George was ALWAYS quick to reply to any question or concern I had. I NEVER had to wait long to get a reply from him whether through text or phone call. He was always very on top of everything and helped me right away whenever I asked for it. He was also very detail oriented and wrote down everything I asked for or we talked about to ensure I received the very best service and exactly what I wanted. George also made sure we got everything we asked for. Whatever we wanted or needed, we got! He was ALWAYS willing to work with us. Every time we visited the Cotillion (and of course on the day of our reception) everything was always very clean, put together and everyone we interacted with was very professional, friendly and helpful. The venue is beautiful - inside and out! Very classic and clean from the bathrooms all the way to the event rooms. The food was delicious! In my experience going to other wedding receptions and talking with friends, often times the food isn't as good as the tasting, but I thought the food at the Cotillion was delicious (both at the tasting and the actual event). And we received SEVERAL compliments from our guests saying the food was delicious! All of the waitstaff at our event were very professional, friendly and helpful. Not only was George helpful throughout the entire planning process of our event, but he himself was present at our event making sure everything was running smoothly and just the way we wanted it. We were so very grateful to him for that. I cannot recommend The Cotillion Banquets highly enough! You should definitely book your event with them whether it's for a wedding or another special occasion. You will not regret it!!! Thank you so much George, Tom and the Cotillion Banquets for everything! You gave us the perfect wedding reception celebration day that we will remember forever! Thank you!

We booked the Cotillion prior to the pandemic. We looked at many different halls in different suburban areas before booking at the Cotillion. We felt so comfortable the moment we walked in and we were sold on the very first visit with George. We knew right away that this was the place over all the other halls we visited. They offer so much at an extremely competitive price. I didn't know exactly what to expect but we did have high expectations since it was our only daughter. Our expectations were met beyond our desires. Everything was perfect when we were finally able to have our reception. When the pandemic hit we didn't know what would happen or what to do. My daughter's wedding day was right in the early stages so we could not have the wedding/reception. Our dreams seemed shattered. But George and the owners were so helpful and accommodating. They helped us through the dilemma of what to do and moved our reception to the following year on almost the exact same date. My daughter wanted to get married anyway so we had a very small ceremony during the pandemic and waited to have the reception on our date at the Cotillion. Because of how much the Cotillion did for us, you could not tell that the wedding and reception were in two different years and separated. We had such a great celebration. They did so much for us and made the evening a grand success. The food was amazing! We had so many compliments on how good everything was. People couldn't believe it. We felt so honored and taken care of. I attended chef school as a trade and am very fussy about food. I can't say I expected great food since it is a banquet facility but it was probably the best food I have had at a wedding. We worked mostly with George who is at every party no matter what. He made sure every little detail was taken care of and did it with ease and expertise. I had the pleasure of also meeting one of the owners who was also there the night of our reception. They both kept checking in with us and making sure everything was okay, but they were not intrusive at all. We had a fabulous evening, they took care of every little detail. They made sure the temperature of the room was perfect for us, the food was hot and tasty, the cake was beautiful and good too, the room was perfectly lit and clean! Who has a good wedding cake? We did! They have many great referrals for vendors and hotel accommodations. We highly recommend this place! This is the first time I have written a review but felt very strongly about this. Thank you Cotillion, George and Tom!
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My family, including extended family, have been customers of the Cotillion Banquets for over two decades. So when it was time for my brother to book his wedding reception, there was no question where it would take place. Both George and Tom have treated us like family for years. We are so eternally grateful for everything they did to make my brother and SIL’s reception feel like a dream-come-true. When I say that George took care of everything, I MEAN he took care of EVERYTHING. George had assured us that everything would go smoothly. He covered every little detail in our meetings leaving me to realize we’re in great hands. George covered details that I didn’t even realize needed to be covered! I was so impressed by his knowledge of South Asian culture and knew we made the best decision booking with the Cotillion. Fast forward to the day of the event, any worries we had while planning, instantly disappeared as both George and Tom were on top of everything. They both went above and beyond to ensure that our event went perfectly. George & Tom were truly our fairy Godfathers and provided everything that they had promised. My brother and SIL’s wedding reception was a true fairytale and the credit goes to Cotillion for making it happen! We will be customers for life.

MAN OH MAN. Me and my now Wife Shenika could not wait to post this review of the Cottilion Banquets and our Friend George!!

We HIGHLY WITHOUT ANY DOUBT recommend this venue to everyone! It was one thing to be able to find the perfect venue for our wedding. A venue so clean, vibrant, up to date, great location, and very accommodating. What we did not expect is to find a venue with people that cared as much as we did about our day!!!!!
When Shenika and I met George, we immediately knew that The Cotillion Banquets was our home for our wedding. He was so genuine and friendly. He listened to all of our needs and made EVERYTHING HAPPEN. It was the wedding of my wife’s dreams and George did everything to make sure of that!

We originally had a date set for March 13th, however, due to Covid restrictions, we had to change the date. We weren’t sure how that would work out but George made it happen without ANY concerns.
George, Tom and the staff are WONDERFUL and we will be going back to the Cotillion for all of our major events!!! Even the staff at the bar was having a great time with us. That was amazing!

We sincerely thank you for taking care of us and for caring!!!!!
Because of George and the Cotillion Banquets team, our day was PERFECT!!!!!!!!!

George was outstanding it was like planning my wedding with family! Micheal and I really loved all the hard work and dedication you put into making our dream wedding come true! Thank you so much for everything the food was absolutely hearty and delicious everything turned out beyond perfect!

My husband and I looked at 3 locations, the Cotillion was the last and we booked it for our ceremony and our reception. Best decision! Why? Well, the warm inviting welcome we received as soon as we walked in. The price, the location, and the venue blew our mind. It superseded our expectations. George is an amazing man and he is the reason why our wedding day went PERFECTLY. He's so organized, detailed oriented, loving.. and will always put YOU the couple first.. Remember this.... he listens to you. The Cotillion is not out to get your money...they're in the business to create fairly tale memories and George did that for US, you become family. He made every dream come true for us. He will literally provide you with whatever you need for your wedding day, no questions asked, he's got the answer! Our wedding day will forever be a moment we shall never forget. From start to finish, it was perfect. My guest are still talking about it and expressing that my wedding was the best wedding they've ever witness. Thank you George and The Cotillion for making all of our dreams come true. You are our family now. With love always xoxo B+M

When my fiance and I were reviewing vendors, The Cotillion stood out because of George, the man who runs the show. George is incredibly thorough, timely, understanding, and helpful. He guided us through a lot of our planning journey, showing us pitfalls that he has seen from his decades of experience, and navigating the unsure waters of wedding planning. Preparing for the worst and executing at a high level is what George does best. Not only did his ability to guide us through the planning process help immensely, he worked with us on the price and was very flexible throughout the unsure time of the pandemic. It put a lot of strain on every sector and every business, but George held firm that he would deliver my fiance (at the time) and I a wedding for the ages, and he delivered just that! The food, the decorations (the ones we did not provide), and the setup was flawless!
To whomever reads this: my wife and I highly recommend having your ceremony and your reception at the Cotillion and trust us, work with George. It made the entire process so much easier and relieved a lot of unnecessary stress!!

Something that George said to us that meant a lot, just shows what kind of a person he is: "We appreciate your belief in us, you are a beautiful couple! We wish you a lifetime of happiness and lots of love!"