Makray Memorial Golf Club Reviews
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Nicole J. Sent on 12/23/20225 out of 5 rating-
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Dream Wedding Venue
We celebrated our marriage with friends and family at Makray Memorial Golf Club on October 1, 2022 and it was an absolute dream! Our theme was “Autumn in the Mountains;” commemorating where my husband and I met, lived, adventured, and fell in love out West in Colorado. I have included a detailed venue review below, but if you are looking for the condensed version…I highly, highly, highly recommend this amazing venue with its impeccable service, exquisite food, gorgeous surroundings, and the creation of memories that will last a lifetime.
Venue Team
The dynamic duo of Leeza and Laurie (L&L) were the best to work with – they were exceptionally professional yet easygoing and went so above and beyond their titles of Catering Sales Manager and Manager of Banquet Sales, respectively. From the initial tour in early 2021 all the way through our last dance on 10.1.22, L&L treated my family and I with respect, sincerity, humor (lots of perfectly timed “dad” jokes), and transparency. I worked directly with the duo on each aspect and detail in the planning process from inception to execution. I live out of state, so communication was very important to me when selecting a venue, and L&L were always available with timely emails and phone calls. They were our contacts throughout the entire experience, including our “I Do” day. We did not hire an external wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator as L&L superbly provide that service as well (included in the “package”). I cannot write enough accolades to express how seamless and stress-free L&L made our entire experience…seriously the BEST duo to work with and I am so grateful they were the two on this wedding planning journey with me!
Onto the banquet staff. Two words…absolute pros! The entire team was efficient, skilled, and kind. This well-functioning and professional team had zero issues with service and many of my guests commented on how they felt so well taken care of by the team, especially my guests with special dietary needs. The bartenders were swift and friendly, and my guests experienced little to no wait times for drinks. We even had a guest unknowingly leave her phone on the balcony at the end of the night, and a banquet staff member found it and ran it outside to her before she left. The entire team went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience.
Venue
I would describe Makray as the perfect blend of mini castle and elegant ski chalet. From the stunning stone vine-covered exterior, to the classic and cozy interior with modern upgrades, this venue is an absolute dream for many different aesthetics. The comprehensive venue package included the gorgeous ballroom with newly renovated balcony, refinished dance floor (which is huge and a beautiful dark stained wood), two built in bar stations with access via ballroom and pre-function space, round and rectangular tables, banquet chairs (can upgrade for Chivari however the “in-house” chairs were much nicer than other venues I toured, did not look like office chairs, were comfortable, and the dark green padding even blended nicely with my color palette), conveniently located bridal suite, elegant grand stairway, intimate pre-function space with beautiful wood floors at the top of the stairway featuring a fireplace and piano nook, elevator, plenty of parking, and so much more!
There were 2 outdoor ceremony sites to choose from, both offering stunning and magazine-worthy backdrops. We elected for the “Lake Site”, and it did not disappoint. The more intimate of the 2 sites, it was a bit of a longer stroll from the building, however the venue provided a golf cart/driver to assist guests if needed (this came in handy with elderly attendees). The grounds were immaculate and well-maintained, and the backdrop to our ceremony included the lake and lovely tall rye grass (perfect for our fall themed wedding). Included in our package was a guided golf cart tour to the wooden bridge on the course for photos with our entire wedding party.
Food and Drink
My husband and I are total foodies, so this was an important consideration for our venue selection. Makray has amazing food and drink options. Chef John Hennessey elevates the typical wedding food offerings and provides innovative elements to each dish. This humble and talented Chef has many career accolades and experiences, my favorite being his time spent as team chef for the Chicago Cubs!
Our first experience with the cuisine was at our tasting which included SO MUCH FOOD. The tasting was not a separate cost as it was all included in our package, and we were able to adequately taste all options we considered for our day. My parents, sister and bridesmaid accompanied my husband and I, and the entire experience lasted a few hours. We never felt rushed by Leeza or Chef, and they paired the tasting with marking items off the planning checklist such as linens, timeline, etc. We had several options to try for each course which included a soup, salad, and entrée. Our cake was also included in the package; however, it was provided through Lovin Oven Bakery, a local establishment that provided a separate tasting experience.
Each course at Makray was customizable, for example Chef and Leeza suggested an off-menu pomegranate vinaigrette for our salad instead of the raspberry vinaigrette to better harmonize with our overall menu. For our main entrée, we could select the combination of meat, starch, vegetable, and sauce that we wanted, and after tasting the wide-variety of options, we elected for the chicken piccata with angel hair pasta (with Romano cheese, fresh basil, and oregano), honey dill carrots (which were an off-menu creation of Chef’s that he came up with the day before our tasting!), and lemon caper butter sauce. This paired exceptionally with our tomato bisque soup and club house salad of field greens, pomegranate vinaigrette, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and sliced apples.
We also elected to upgrade our package to include passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, a few reception surprise snacks, and a late-night bites. Everything was excellent and our guests raved that the food quality was wonderful!
We celebrated our marriage with friends and family at Makray Memorial Golf Club on October 1, 2022 and it was an absolute dream! Our theme was “Autumn in the Mountains;” commemorating where my husband and I met, lived, adventured, and fell in love out West in Colorado. I have included a detailed venue review below, but if you are looking for the condensed version…I highly, highly, highly recommend this amazing venue with its impeccable service, exquisite food, gorgeous surroundings, and the creation of memories that will last a lifetime.
Venue Team
The dynamic duo of Leeza and Laurie (L&L) were the best to work with – they were exceptionally professional yet easygoing and went so above and beyond their titles of Catering Sales Manager and Manager of Banquet Sales, respectively. From the initial tour in early 2021 all the way through our last dance on 10.1.22, L&L treated my family and I with respect, sincerity, humor (lots of perfectly timed “dad” jokes), and transparency. I worked directly with the duo on each aspect and detail in the planning process from inception to execution. I live out of state, so communication was very important to me when selecting a venue, and L&L were always available with timely emails and phone calls. They were our contacts throughout the entire experience, including our “I Do” day. We did not hire an external wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator as L&L superbly provide that service as well (included in the “package”). I cannot write enough accolades to express how seamless and stress-free L&L made our entire experience…seriously the BEST duo to work with and I am so grateful they were the two on this wedding planning journey with me!
Onto the banquet staff. Two words…absolute pros! The entire team was efficient, skilled, and kind. This well-functioning and professional team had zero issues with service and many of my guests commented on how they felt so well taken care of by the team, especially my guests with special dietary needs. The bartenders were swift and friendly, and my guests experienced little to no wait times for drinks. We even had a guest unknowingly leave her phone on the balcony at the end of the night, and a banquet staff member found it and ran it outside to her before she left. The entire team went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience.
Venue
I would describe Makray as the perfect blend of mini castle and elegant ski chalet. From the stunning stone vine-covered exterior, to the classic and cozy interior with modern upgrades, this venue is an absolute dream for many different aesthetics. The comprehensive venue package included the gorgeous ballroom with newly renovated balcony, refinished dance floor (which is huge and a beautiful dark stained wood), two built in bar stations with access via ballroom and pre-function space, round and rectangular tables, banquet chairs (can upgrade for Chivari however the “in-house” chairs were much nicer than other venues I toured, did not look like office chairs, were comfortable, and the dark green padding even blended nicely with my color palette), conveniently located bridal suite, elegant grand stairway, intimate pre-function space with beautiful wood floors at the top of the stairway featuring a fireplace and piano nook, elevator, plenty of parking, and so much more!
There were 2 outdoor ceremony sites to choose from, both offering stunning and magazine-worthy backdrops. We elected for the “Lake Site”, and it did not disappoint. The more intimate of the 2 sites, it was a bit of a longer stroll from the building, however the venue provided a golf cart/driver to assist guests if needed (this came in handy with elderly attendees). The grounds were immaculate and well-maintained, and the backdrop to our ceremony included the lake and lovely tall rye grass (perfect for our fall themed wedding). Included in our package was a guided golf cart tour to the wooden bridge on the course for photos with our entire wedding party.
Food and Drink
My husband and I are total foodies, so this was an important consideration for our venue selection. Makray has amazing food and drink options. Chef John Hennessey elevates the typical wedding food offerings and provides innovative elements to each dish. This humble and talented Chef has many career accolades and experiences, my favorite being his time spent as team chef for the Chicago Cubs!
Our first experience with the cuisine was at our tasting which included SO MUCH FOOD. The tasting was not a separate cost as it was all included in our package, and we were able to adequately taste all options we considered for our day. My parents, sister and bridesmaid accompanied my husband and I, and the entire experience lasted a few hours. We never felt rushed by Leeza or Chef, and they paired the tasting with marking items off the planning checklist such as linens, timeline, etc. We had several options to try for each course which included a soup, salad, and entrée. Our cake was also included in the package; however, it was provided through Lovin Oven Bakery, a local establishment that provided a separate tasting experience.
Each course at Makray was customizable, for example Chef and Leeza suggested an off-menu pomegranate vinaigrette for our salad instead of the raspberry vinaigrette to better harmonize with our overall menu. For our main entrée, we could select the combination of meat, starch, vegetable, and sauce that we wanted, and after tasting the wide-variety of options, we elected for the chicken piccata with angel hair pasta (with Romano cheese, fresh basil, and oregano), honey dill carrots (which were an off-menu creation of Chef’s that he came up with the day before our tasting!), and lemon caper butter sauce. This paired exceptionally with our tomato bisque soup and club house salad of field greens, pomegranate vinaigrette, candied walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, and sliced apples.
We also elected to upgrade our package to include passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour, a few reception surprise snacks, and a late-night bites. Everything was excellent and our guests raved that the food quality was wonderful!
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Skylar S. Sent on 10/10/20235 out of 5 rating
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Perfect wedding experience
Leeza and Laurie at Makray were truly wonderful to work with! The whole staff really helped make sure that our wedding day was absolutely perfect. They were very kind, patient, and attentive to detail. The venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing. We are so glad that we chose Makray for our wedding!Leeza and Laurie at Makray were truly wonderful to work with! The whole staff really helped make sure that our wedding day was absolutely perfect. They were very kind, patient, and attentive to detail. The venue was gorgeous and the food was amazing. We are so glad that we chose Makray for our wedding! -
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M. Hanrahan Sent on 12/27/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful venue. Great and extremely helpful staff. Excellent food. I would go back in a heartbeat.Beautiful venue. Great and extremely helpful staff. Excellent food. I would go back in a heartbeat. -
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Cindy D. Sent on 06/29/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beyond Perfect
There are no words to describe our experience at Makray Golf Club for our wedding day other than PERFECT! Leeza and Laurie went above and beyond to help us with every aspect of the day. We couldn't of done it without them. My guests raved about the food and exceptional service. I couldn't of asked for anything better. If it were possible to add more stars, I wouldThere are no words to describe our experience at Makray Golf Club for our wedding day other than PERFECT! Leeza and Laurie went above and beyond to help us with every aspect of the day. We couldn't of done it without them. My guests raved about the food and exceptional service. I couldn't of asked for anything better. If it were possible to add more stars, I would -
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Julia M. Sent on 03/24/20225 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful, amazing to work with, and so much fun!
We had our wedding at Makray and it was an absolute dream. Laurie and Leeza made a great team and helped everything to run smoothly. I was planning a wedding all the way from San Diego and didn't even have to hire a separate coordinator. They were both punctual, organized, positive, friendly and everything you would want in a vendor for your wedding. The whole process was so much fun. The food was amazing and the space was gorgeous. Makray makes a spring/winter (cold) wedding in Illinois look so beautiful. My photos turned out great. I highly recommend Makray. Amazing team and venue.We had our wedding at Makray and it was an absolute dream. Laurie and Leeza made a great team and helped everything to run smoothly. I was planning a wedding all the way from San Diego and didn't even have to hire a separate coordinator. They were both punctual, organized, positive, friendly and everything you would want in a vendor for your wedding. The whole process was so much fun. The food was amazing and the space was gorgeous. Makray makes a spring/winter (cold) wedding in Illinois look so beautiful. My photos turned out great. I highly recommend Makray. Amazing team and venue. -
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Caroline Sent on 09/20/20205 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Wedding/Beautiful Venue
Elegant and perfect are the best words to describe our recent wedding at Makray Golf Club. We chose Makray for our venue just three weeks prior to the date. We were only having 10 guests due to Covid, but Laurie and Leeza were eager to help plan our wedding as though we were having 200!
The location and setting were perfect. We wanted to have our ceremony outside, but were comfortable knowing there were several beautiful options indoors in case the weather did not cooperate. The venue is a fantastic location with beautiful scenery throughout the grounds.
Leeza and Laurie were always prompt with responding to my emails, offered excellent recommendations for appetizers, setting, etc. and did an amazing job setting up the ceremony and private room with our decorations and party favors.
Throughout the dinner, they checked in with us to see that everything was going well. Our waitress, Sue, was amazing as well! She was very attentive to each guest’s requests for drinks and even accommodated special dietary requests. Everyone ordered something different, yet all items were served piping hot. Our guests are still talking about how delicious their food was, as well as the outstanding service provided.
If you are planning a wedding, we would highly recommend visiting and considering Makray Golf Club. They are very flexible, reliable and professional. They treated us with utmost respect and as individuals, instead of just another bride and groom.
Due to the combined experience of Leeza, Laurie, Sue (the waitress) and Chef, our wedding turned out more perfect than we could have ever imagined.
It was a truly spectacular experience. We will be returning for dinner in the restaurant very soon and on many future occasions.
Thank you for making our special day more perfect than we ever imagined!
Elegant and perfect are the best words to describe our recent wedding at Makray Golf Club. We chose Makray for our venue just three weeks prior to the date. We were only having 10 guests due to Covid, but Laurie and Leeza were eager to help plan our wedding as though we were having 200!
The location and setting were perfect. We wanted to have our ceremony outside, but were comfortable knowing there were several beautiful options indoors in case the weather did not cooperate. The venue is a fantastic location with beautiful scenery throughout the grounds.
Leeza and Laurie were always prompt with responding to my emails, offered excellent recommendations for appetizers, setting, etc. and did an amazing job setting up the ceremony and private room with our decorations and party favors.
Throughout the dinner, they checked in with us to see that everything was going well. Our waitress, Sue, was amazing as well! She was very attentive to each guest’s requests for drinks and even accommodated special dietary requests. Everyone ordered something different, yet all items were served piping hot. Our guests are still talking about how delicious their food was, as well as the outstanding service provided.
If you are planning a wedding, we would highly recommend visiting and considering Makray Golf Club. They are very flexible, reliable and professional. They treated us with utmost respect and as individuals, instead of just another bride and groom.
Due to the combined experience of Leeza, Laurie, Sue (the waitress) and Chef, our wedding turned out more perfect than we could have ever imagined.
It was a truly spectacular experience. We will be returning for dinner in the restaurant very soon and on many future occasions.
Thank you for making our special day more perfect than we ever imagined!
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Lynn M. Sent on 07/10/20215 out of 5 rating
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Makray was Wonderful!
I hired this venue for my son's brunch reception which was supposed to take place in June of 2020. Because of Covid it was first moved to December of 2020 and then rescheduled for June 26, 2021. EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect! The food was delicious: We had the full breakfast buffet, plus one chicken dish and one beef dish and an omelet station. The sweets for the sweet table were all incredible and bountiful. I cannot say enough about the support of the entire staff there, starting with Audrea who I worked with from the beginning. She was supportive, helpful, informative and there for me not matter what I threw at her last minute, including seating changes as well as asking for valet service the day before the ceremony (which she did get!) The prices she quoted were accurate, no hidden surprises at the end and I thought very reasonable. The rest of the staff who helped on the day of the event and the night before (Audrea was there the entire time, too) were also so helpful, starting with Laurie and Leeza, Maria, and all the wait staff, who even helped me set up some of my decorations in the morning. The room looked beautiful! I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding, shower, or any other occasion.I hired this venue for my son's brunch reception which was supposed to take place in June of 2020. Because of Covid it was first moved to December of 2020 and then rescheduled for June 26, 2021. EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING was perfect! The food was delicious: We had the full breakfast buffet, plus one chicken dish and one beef dish and an omelet station. The sweets for the sweet table were all incredible and bountiful. I cannot say enough about the support of the entire staff there, starting with Audrea who I worked with from the beginning. She was supportive, helpful, informative and there for me not matter what I threw at her last minute, including seating changes as well as asking for valet service the day before the ceremony (which she did get!) The prices she quoted were accurate, no hidden surprises at the end and I thought very reasonable. The rest of the staff who helped on the day of the event and the night before (Audrea was there the entire time, too) were also so helpful, starting with Laurie and Leeza, Maria, and all the wait staff, who even helped me set up some of my decorations in the morning. The room looked beautiful! I would highly recommend this venue for a wedding, shower, or any other occasion. -
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Angela W. Sent on 10/08/20215 out of 5 rating
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The Best of the Best!!
We are beyond thankful to Makray and their staff for holding our wedding reception 5/30/21! Everything was a dream and so beautiful!! We booked our wedding in 2019 with plans to have it in 2020, and chose to move it due to Covid. Laurie and Leeza were so communicative and understanding every step of the way. Their team truly has the utmost attention to detail and went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. We couldn't have asked for better partners in planning our wedding or a more gorgerous venue! We'll forever recommend them for all celebrations to come!We are beyond thankful to Makray and their staff for holding our wedding reception 5/30/21! Everything was a dream and so beautiful!! We booked our wedding in 2019 with plans to have it in 2020, and chose to move it due to Covid. Laurie and Leeza were so communicative and understanding every step of the way. Their team truly has the utmost attention to detail and went above and beyond to make our wedding day absolutely perfect. We couldn't have asked for better partners in planning our wedding or a more gorgerous venue! We'll forever recommend them for all celebrations to come!-
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Tressa B. Sent on 10/07/20195 out of 5 rating
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Perfect Venue!
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Everyone we worked with at Makray was very helpful throughout the whole process. They helped make our day amazing and go off without a hitch. The food was incredible. We received rave reviews from our guests on the food and how beautiful the venue was. We planned on having our ceremony out on the golf course, but it was raining and it was just as beautiful inside. I highly recommend having your wedding at Makray. The venue was perfect!Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! Everyone we worked with at Makray was very helpful throughout the whole process. They helped make our day amazing and go off without a hitch. The food was incredible. We received rave reviews from our guests on the food and how beautiful the venue was. We planned on having our ceremony out on the golf course, but it was raining and it was just as beautiful inside. I highly recommend having your wedding at Makray. The venue was perfect! -
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Jamie S. Sent on 07/08/20215 out of 5 rating
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The Wedding of Our Dreams!
I always wanted to get married at a beautiful venue with beautiful scenery and Makray Memorial Golf Club exceeded our expectations. Laurie and Leeza are truly an incredibly duo. They were so accommodating and understanding with planning a wedding during COVID. When we had to cancel the first time we met with them and they laid out all the options for us. We decided to just do a smaller ceremony only at Makray and the views were just incredible even on a very stormy day! Laurie and Leeza answered every question we asked them and were just the best to be around. They honestly are invested in their careers and want their customers happy. Without them our beautiful wedding wouldn't have been possible. We are so honored to have worked with these two and will be referring others to Makray as well!I always wanted to get married at a beautiful venue with beautiful scenery and Makray Memorial Golf Club exceeded our expectations. Laurie and Leeza are truly an incredibly duo. They were so accommodating and understanding with planning a wedding during COVID. When we had to cancel the first time we met with them and they laid out all the options for us. We decided to just do a smaller ceremony only at Makray and the views were just incredible even on a very stormy day! Laurie and Leeza answered every question we asked them and were just the best to be around. They honestly are invested in their careers and want their customers happy. Without them our beautiful wedding wouldn't have been possible. We are so honored to have worked with these two and will be referring others to Makray as well! -
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Becky B. Sent on 10/25/20195 out of 5 rating
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Couldn't be happier!
I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Leeza, Laurie, and the rest of the staff at Makray definitely deserve it! From the first time we contacted them during our venue search and even after our wedding, they were warm, inviting, knowledgeable, accommodating, and responsive. And the list of wonderful adjectives I could use to describe them goes on! Even though we were out of town, scheduling meetings, including our tasting, was a breeze. They had wonderful recommendations for other vendors, and made it easy for us to make all of the little decisions we needed to make to bring everything together. In short, they took away quite a bit of the stress that comes with planning a wedding--especially from a few states away!
And the venue itself is GORGEOUS! Aside from the outside of building itself and the beautiful ivy growing on the walls, he ballroom has an amazing view of the golf course, as well as a cute veranda where guests can mill about during the cocktail hour and reception.
Finally, to the most important part: the food! I cannot overstate how AMAZING the food was. All of our guests were raving about everything. Appetizers, soup, salad, entree--you name it, we received compliments on it!
I could go on and on, but I'll end with this: Leeza, Laurie, and everyone else at Makray, we cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us, and for how memorable you made our special day! You are all truly wonderful and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to meet you all :)I wish I could give more than 5 stars because Leeza, Laurie, and the rest of the staff at Makray definitely deserve it! From the first time we contacted them during our venue search and even after our wedding, they were warm, inviting, knowledgeable, accommodating, and responsive. And the list of wonderful adjectives I could use to describe them goes on! Even though we were out of town, scheduling meetings, including our tasting, was a breeze. They had wonderful recommendations for other vendors, and made it easy for us to make all of the little decisions we needed to make to bring everything together. In short, they took away quite a bit of the stress that comes with planning a wedding--especially from a few states away!
And the venue itself is GORGEOUS! Aside from the outside of building itself and the beautiful ivy growing on the walls, he ballroom has an amazing view of the golf course, as well as a cute veranda where guests can mill about during the cocktail hour and reception.
Finally, to the most important part: the food! I cannot overstate how AMAZING the food was. All of our guests were raving about everything. Appetizers, soup, salad, entree--you name it, we received compliments on it!
I could go on and on, but I'll end with this: Leeza, Laurie, and everyone else at Makray, we cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us, and for how memorable you made our special day! You are all truly wonderful and we are thankful to have had the opportunity to meet you all :) -
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Valerie Sent on 01/03/20215 out of 5 rating
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Flexible & Fairy Tale Wedding
I always drive passed Makray Memorial Golf Club and think that would be an amazing place to get married. That is just what my husband and I did. From the beginning Laurie and Leeza were extremely helpful. They were like my helpers in planning my wedding with them. They had very helpful suggestions and thoughts they wanted me to keep in mind. These helped me plan out my wedding to be my dream wedding. Any time I emailed one of them, they always got back to me within 24 hours. They constantly had me at ease.
And then COVID hit...when most vendors spiraled out of control, Laurie and Leeza remained professional and extremely helpful. In turn, this helped me to keep a level head. They kept track of government orders and numbers and how this would effect our wedding. We got married in August when there was a maximum of 50 guests allowed. They helped me navigate through this tough and trying time. We figured out how to make the room look amazing still with only a fraction of the people. They maintained safe and comfortable standards within their establishment for COVID. I can't even begin to explain how easy they made the planning even when this pandemic hit. Even though it wasn't the original plan, Makray Mermorial Golf Club was still the perfect and dream wedding! Thanks Laurie and Leeza (and everyone else who helped navigate through this!)
Would 100% suggest you can't go wrong with Makray for your wedding. Beautiful grounds to take pictures and the price was very reasonable. Included all food/wedding cake/drinks. I just had to find my other vendors. Makray has worked with many vendors before, so they really know what they are doing!I always drive passed Makray Memorial Golf Club and think that would be an amazing place to get married. That is just what my husband and I did. From the beginning Laurie and Leeza were extremely helpful. They were like my helpers in planning my wedding with them. They had very helpful suggestions and thoughts they wanted me to keep in mind. These helped me plan out my wedding to be my dream wedding. Any time I emailed one of them, they always got back to me within 24 hours. They constantly had me at ease.
And then COVID hit...when most vendors spiraled out of control, Laurie and Leeza remained professional and extremely helpful. In turn, this helped me to keep a level head. They kept track of government orders and numbers and how this would effect our wedding. We got married in August when there was a maximum of 50 guests allowed. They helped me navigate through this tough and trying time. We figured out how to make the room look amazing still with only a fraction of the people. They maintained safe and comfortable standards within their establishment for COVID. I can't even begin to explain how easy they made the planning even when this pandemic hit. Even though it wasn't the original plan, Makray Mermorial Golf Club was still the perfect and dream wedding! Thanks Laurie and Leeza (and everyone else who helped navigate through this!)
Would 100% suggest you can't go wrong with Makray for your wedding. Beautiful grounds to take pictures and the price was very reasonable. Included all food/wedding cake/drinks. I just had to find my other vendors. Makray has worked with many vendors before, so they really know what they are doing!-
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Jessica B. Sent on 11/01/20195 out of 5 rating
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So happy with Makray
We had a great experience working with Makray for our August 2019 wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception at the location and chose to have an indoor morning wedding. We chose this venue because of how beautiful and affordable it was. They also provided a lot of services in house (including catering and a day of wedding coordinator). For the services they did not provide, they have partnerships with a lot of great local vendors that are also affordable and good quality. Laurie H. was amazing and worked with us from start to finish in the planning process. She was very personable and professional and helped us see all of our options. Everything was very customizable, which we appreciated since we had a specific budget in mind for our wedding. Audrea M. was also amazing to work with and she did a wonderful job organizing the details of the event. Overall we had a great experience and so much fun. We felt so supported by the Makray team throughout our planning process and our actual wedding day. I would recommend this venue to any of my friends for ceremony and/or reception.We had a great experience working with Makray for our August 2019 wedding. We had both our ceremony and reception at the location and chose to have an indoor morning wedding. We chose this venue because of how beautiful and affordable it was. They also provided a lot of services in house (including catering and a day of wedding coordinator). For the services they did not provide, they have partnerships with a lot of great local vendors that are also affordable and good quality. Laurie H. was amazing and worked with us from start to finish in the planning process. She was very personable and professional and helped us see all of our options. Everything was very customizable, which we appreciated since we had a specific budget in mind for our wedding. Audrea M. was also amazing to work with and she did a wonderful job organizing the details of the event. Overall we had a great experience and so much fun. We felt so supported by the Makray team throughout our planning process and our actual wedding day. I would recommend this venue to any of my friends for ceremony and/or reception. -
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Sara L. Sent on 08/11/20195 out of 5 rating
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A Perfect Day at Makray
Makray is a gorgeous venue for a wedding! The decor and linens are so pretty and most of it is included in your wedding package price. Laurie Hudak was my wedding coordinator, she was very attentive and addressed even the smallest detail. Thanks to the creativity of Chef Walter, our guests were treated to a decedent, scrumptious, gorgeous buffet that featured over 40 different items. Our guests are still talking about the food.The entire staff was very helpful during the planning process and made sure our special day was PERFECT!Makray is a gorgeous venue for a wedding! The decor and linens are so pretty and most of it is included in your wedding package price. Laurie Hudak was my wedding coordinator, she was very attentive and addressed even the smallest detail. Thanks to the creativity of Chef Walter, our guests were treated to a decedent, scrumptious, gorgeous buffet that featured over 40 different items. Our guests are still talking about the food.The entire staff was very helpful during the planning process and made sure our special day was PERFECT! -
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Kari Sent on 05/07/20195 out of 5 rating
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Perfect venue to make your day perfect!
Leeza, Laurie, and Linda are phenomenal. They go out of their way to assist you in every way possible. The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. The ranger takes a lot of pride in his course and it shows and makes for great photos. Even after the event was over the team on-site was extremely helpful in the clean-up and getting us all our stuff to go home. We couldn't thank this team enough for making our day everything we dreamed of and more.Leeza, Laurie, and Linda are phenomenal. They go out of their way to assist you in every way possible. The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. The ranger takes a lot of pride in his course and it shows and makes for great photos. Even after the event was over the team on-site was extremely helpful in the clean-up and getting us all our stuff to go home. We couldn't thank this team enough for making our day everything we dreamed of and more. -
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Amanda Sent on 06/27/20185 out of 5 rating
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Makray was wonderful! We got married here just over two weeks ago. I don’t know how I would have gotten through everything without Leeza! The whole team was so supportive. Chef did a fantastic job and everyone loved the food! The vegetarian tart was by far my favorite ever! I would got back just to have it again! My advice to couples is to have everything labeled and map out how you want any extra special details, or talk to them to have them note it. They will make sure it gets done!Makray was wonderful! We got married here just over two weeks ago. I don’t know how I would have gotten through everything without Leeza! The whole team was so supportive. Chef did a fantastic job and everyone loved the food! The vegetarian tart was by far my favorite ever! I would got back just to have it again! My advice to couples is to have everything labeled and map out how you want any extra special details, or talk to them to have them note it. They will make sure it gets done! -
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Andrea Sent on 09/10/20185 out of 5 rating
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If I could get married over and over again, I would continue to choose Makray. Laurie and Leeza were such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make sure all of our questions were answered. They also took the time to show us exactly how our potential linen choices would look in the ballroom! This definitely gave me peace of mind, rather than seeing it all come together for the first time on the Big Day. Our guests also RAVED above the food, service and the beautiful views. But that was no surprise to me and my husband! ;) Thank you Makray for making our dream wedding come true!!!If I could get married over and over again, I would continue to choose Makray. Laurie and Leeza were such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond to make sure all of our questions were answered. They also took the time to show us exactly how our potential linen choices would look in the ballroom! This definitely gave me peace of mind, rather than seeing it all come together for the first time on the Big Day. Our guests also RAVED above the food, service and the beautiful views. But that was no surprise to me and my husband! ;) Thank you Makray for making our dream wedding come true!!! -
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Maureen Sent on 09/24/20185 out of 5 rating
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Makray is such an elegant venue. The food was incredible and the service was fantastic. Their wedding coordinators are tremendous! I can't speak highly enough, I did not have a wedding planner nor would I have needed one. The ladies at Makray did an incredible job setting up the venue and making sure all the details were perfect. Thank you Makray for a fantastic day!Makray is such an elegant venue. The food was incredible and the service was fantastic. Their wedding coordinators are tremendous! I can't speak highly enough, I did not have a wedding planner nor would I have needed one. The ladies at Makray did an incredible job setting up the venue and making sure all the details were perfect. Thank you Makray for a fantastic day!-
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Shelley Sent on 06/15/20185 out of 5 rating
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It's only been a few days, but our guests are still talking about my daughter's wedding at Makray. We had to plan and execute everything in 6 months and with Leeza's amazing help, the day was perfect. The food was delicious, appetizers were a big hit and the space was beautiful. Leeza or Linda checked in with us to make sure everything was the way we wanted and it was. Can't say enough good things about the experience!It's only been a few days, but our guests are still talking about my daughter's wedding at Makray. We had to plan and execute everything in 6 months and with Leeza's amazing help, the day was perfect. The food was delicious, appetizers were a big hit and the space was beautiful. Leeza or Linda checked in with us to make sure everything was the way we wanted and it was. Can't say enough good things about the experience! -
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Alexandra Sent on 11/05/20175 out of 5 rating
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Everyone at this venue was wonderful!! From start to finish, from the planning of the wedding to the execution on the day, the staff and management at Makray were fantastic. They were flexible, always positive toward our requests, and very professional at all levels. We couldn't be happier with the way it all turned out. They helped make our wedding day beautiful and fun. We would highly recommend them!!Everyone at this venue was wonderful!! From start to finish, from the planning of the wedding to the execution on the day, the staff and management at Makray were fantastic. They were flexible, always positive toward our requests, and very professional at all levels. We couldn't be happier with the way it all turned out. They helped make our wedding day beautiful and fun. We would highly recommend them!! -
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Lisa Sent on 10/15/20175 out of 5 rating
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I can't begin to describe how amazing it was to have our wedding at Makray. They worked with us for almost 2 years to make our wedding day a dream come true. The food was AMAZING from the tasting to the day of. The staff is responsive, flexible, and worked with me & all our decor set-up to make it absolutely flawless. They even took pictures of the ballroom for me before the photographers got there. They went above & beyond. Laurie Hudak is absolutely amazing and just the sweetest human. And the grounds are immaculate and great for photography. And for the price?! Very reasonable for everything you are getting. I can't rave enough about Makray. Thank you for making our wedding dreams a reality!!I can't begin to describe how amazing it was to have our wedding at Makray. They worked with us for almost 2 years to make our wedding day a dream come true. The food was AMAZING from the tasting to the day of. The staff is responsive, flexible, and worked with me & all our decor set-up to make it absolutely flawless. They even took pictures of the ballroom for me before the photographers got there. They went above & beyond. Laurie Hudak is absolutely amazing and just the sweetest human. And the grounds are immaculate and great for photography. And for the price?! Very reasonable for everything you are getting. I can't rave enough about Makray. Thank you for making our wedding dreams a reality!! -
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Janna Sent on 10/09/20175 out of 5 rating
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Just had our daughter’s wedding at Makray, and it was FABULOUS! They rocked it from the planning phase thru the execution.
First of all, the venue is beautiful… the rooms have a lovely view, and the décor matched our daughter’s vision to a tee. While rain prevented us from taking golf course shots, there are plenty of other great locations for photos.
Laurie and Leeza in the Catering Office were so easy to deal with: They kept us on track, advised us of options and were attentive to our needs. They are just the detail-oriented gals you want keeping tabs of your event! And so sweet and pleasant to deal with! HONEST – When I went to settle the account, they kept an accurate tab of what was still owed me!
On the day of the event, the execution was flawless. Lynda, our wedding coordinator, was so calming and even helped with my daughter’s hair since I was all thumbs! Audrea and Maria had the room looking spectacular and maintained an exceptional level of service for us and our guests. Maria and her team even packed all of our decorations carefully and had them ready for us the next morning!
But what really had our guests talking was the food: My in-laws from NY couldn’t stop talking about how great the appetizers were! The whole meal was delicious and beautifully presented. Chef Walter’s team gave us wonderful options at our tasting, and his team followed through for our event. Every course was a hit with our guests!
Makray exceeded expectations in all aspects of the event: From planning, to preparation, to execution, Makray was the perfect venue for our event!
Just had our daughter’s wedding at Makray, and it was FABULOUS! They rocked it from the planning phase thru the execution.
First of all, the venue is beautiful… the rooms have a lovely view, and the décor matched our daughter’s vision to a tee. While rain prevented us from taking golf course shots, there are plenty of other great locations for photos.
Laurie and Leeza in the Catering Office were so easy to deal with: They kept us on track, advised us of options and were attentive to our needs. They are just the detail-oriented gals you want keeping tabs of your event! And so sweet and pleasant to deal with! HONEST – When I went to settle the account, they kept an accurate tab of what was still owed me!
On the day of the event, the execution was flawless. Lynda, our wedding coordinator, was so calming and even helped with my daughter’s hair since I was all thumbs! Audrea and Maria had the room looking spectacular and maintained an exceptional level of service for us and our guests. Maria and her team even packed all of our decorations carefully and had them ready for us the next morning!
But what really had our guests talking was the food: My in-laws from NY couldn’t stop talking about how great the appetizers were! The whole meal was delicious and beautifully presented. Chef Walter’s team gave us wonderful options at our tasting, and his team followed through for our event. Every course was a hit with our guests!
Makray exceeded expectations in all aspects of the event: From planning, to preparation, to execution, Makray was the perfect venue for our event!
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Kate Sent on 09/21/20175 out of 5 rating
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Made our dreams come true!!! Laurie is the kindest most patient person you'll ever have the pleasure of working with!!!Made our dreams come true!!! Laurie is the kindest most patient person you'll ever have the pleasure of working with!!! -
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Mary Sent on 04/27/20175 out of 5 rating
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I can't say enough amazing things about Makray! Jaci, Laurie and Lynda were all so wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. Jaci and Laurie were easily accessible via phone or email, very helpful in working within our budget but still getting us exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. I even threw a few curve balls at them (like creating my own wedding archway and had to put it together on site) and they were very flexible and helpful in helping all the details come together. Even last minute changes they took in stride and never made us feel like it was inconvenient or stressful on their end which made our last few weeks of wedding planning/details that much easier.
The food was INCREDIBLE! We were amazed at our tasting and my husband who is a chef himself, had a hard time narrowing down options for the menu. On our wedding day, we were a little nervous if they could reproduce our delicious food 190 times over but it was done to perfection and all our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious all the food was between our meat course (we couldn't pick one so the combo chicken and steak was a big hit!) the vegetarian option and they were VERY diligent with our guests with food allergies. It was greatly appreciated and we definitely made a point to eat our dinners.
The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, the ballroom is spacious but intimate with its lower ceiling and wood paneling (you dont feel lost in the giant, high ceiling ballrooms) and with windows 180 degrees around the room over looking the golf course, you can't have a bad view. It was also wonderful to have a venue that we were the only wedding so the staff was 100% focused on our guests and our needs that day. We even got to go out on the golf carts and take pictures around the golf course which was so much fun and unexpected for our wedding day - definitely fun memories!
Overall, give 6/5 stars because they are the best and if you live in NW Suburbs, book with them!!I can't say enough amazing things about Makray! Jaci, Laurie and Lynda were all so wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. Jaci and Laurie were easily accessible via phone or email, very helpful in working within our budget but still getting us exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. I even threw a few curve balls at them (like creating my own wedding archway and had to put it together on site) and they were very flexible and helpful in helping all the details come together. Even last minute changes they took in stride and never made us feel like it was inconvenient or stressful on their end which made our last few weeks of wedding planning/details that much easier.
The food was INCREDIBLE! We were amazed at our tasting and my husband who is a chef himself, had a hard time narrowing down options for the menu. On our wedding day, we were a little nervous if they could reproduce our delicious food 190 times over but it was done to perfection and all our guests couldn't stop raving about how delicious all the food was between our meat course (we couldn't pick one so the combo chicken and steak was a big hit!) the vegetarian option and they were VERY diligent with our guests with food allergies. It was greatly appreciated and we definitely made a point to eat our dinners.
The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, the ballroom is spacious but intimate with its lower ceiling and wood paneling (you dont feel lost in the giant, high ceiling ballrooms) and with windows 180 degrees around the room over looking the golf course, you can't have a bad view. It was also wonderful to have a venue that we were the only wedding so the staff was 100% focused on our guests and our needs that day. We even got to go out on the golf carts and take pictures around the golf course which was so much fun and unexpected for our wedding day - definitely fun memories!
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Daniel Sent on 05/06/20175 out of 5 rating
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We were referred to Makray by a client of my now-wife, and we are forever grateful! We worked with Jaci and she was wonderful at helping us to plan our reception. The venue itself is beautiful, though the weather in March did not permit photography on the golf course. The food is stellar, and I can't commend Chef Walter and his staff enough. Because of their expertise, we were able to create a menu of completely gluten free entrees, which made my Celiac wife feel much more comfortable. And lest you think that gluten free food tastes bland, the food was widely praised by our guests! We stopped by their restaurant a few times before our food tasting and were very happy with the quality, and it was definitely a great indicator of the food to come at the wedding. The optional s'mores bar was also a hit, and if you're looking for desserts, seriously consider it! It's very safe, as it's staffed, and you get a delicious chocolate fountain. We brought a box of gluten free graham crackers so my new wife could enjoy it also, and they kept it completely separate to be safe. You can't go wrong with Makray!We were referred to Makray by a client of my now-wife, and we are forever grateful! We worked with Jaci and she was wonderful at helping us to plan our reception. The venue itself is beautiful, though the weather in March did not permit photography on the golf course. The food is stellar, and I can't commend Chef Walter and his staff enough. Because of their expertise, we were able to create a menu of completely gluten free entrees, which made my Celiac wife feel much more comfortable. And lest you think that gluten free food tastes bland, the food was widely praised by our guests! We stopped by their restaurant a few times before our food tasting and were very happy with the quality, and it was definitely a great indicator of the food to come at the wedding. The optional s'mores bar was also a hit, and if you're looking for desserts, seriously consider it! It's very safe, as it's staffed, and you get a delicious chocolate fountain. We brought a box of gluten free graham crackers so my new wife could enjoy it also, and they kept it completely separate to be safe. You can't go wrong with Makray! -
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