Gillespie Conference Center Reviews
Gillespie Conference Center
South Bend, INReviews
4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
95% recommend it
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Rebecca Sent on 09/09/2023Absolutely AMAZING!!
I want to start by saying, Allison is absolutely FANTASTIC. We loved working with her the entire planning process. She was responsive, helpful, and patient with all our changes and questions. The whole team we had to help with set up, serving food, and tear down at the end of the night were awesome as well. We got so many compliments on how great the food was, and how beautiful everything looked. I couldn’t imagine planning our wedding without the help of Allison and I am forever grateful for how amazing she was. I can’t recommend The Gillespie enough! -
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Greta L. Sent on 09/06/2020Welcoming, beautiful, and fun
Noor and Bobby and Chef Josh created an environment that was welcoming, beautiful and fun. They were careful and safe (zero reports of illness, 4 weeks later), flexible and responsive to our many different special requests. The food was delicious, the space was wonderful - including the patio, and the bartenders and waitstaff couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. It all exceeded our expectations in every way - just a wonderful day and evening. -
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Joanne C. Sent on 01/26/2020Perfect Wedding Reception Vendor with incredible food, expert wedding planning help, and convenient connected hotel
The Gillespie Center was the perfect vendor for our daughter's wedding! With help from Noor, LeAnn, and their staff, the day was incredible! They helped with every step of the reception planning, and did everything that needed to be done for setup and tear-down on the wedding day, including staying for most of the reception to help. The food was spectacular! The appetizers were amazing, as well as the half beef and half chicken plated dinner. Servers were timely, accommodating, and friendly. To have the hotel accommodations available to our guests in the same building and offered at a very reasonable rate was very nice, also. We were extremely pleased with the Gillespie Center and would recommend them to anyone planning an event. -
User2662188 Sent on 06/26/2016We had the most wonderful experience with the Gillespie Center/Hilton Garden Inn. Krista was always available and quick to answer email questions/concerns. She was familiar and experienced with all our vendors so did much of the "behind the scenes" detail coordination. We received so many compliments on the food, atmosphere, and overall experience of the wedding. As the mother-of-the bride, I think the best compliment was when my daughter (the bride) saw me towards the end of the evening and proclaimed, "This is the BEST night of my life!!".....Thank you for making that happen!! Deb T. -
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Amanda Sent on 06/25/2012The venue was wonderful. We held our ceremony in the graden area, along with the cocktail hour and reception inside. Katie was such a pleasure to work with she went above and beyond. It was like you had a personal assistant. The food was amazing from the cocktail hour food to the dinner to the late night snacks. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place and staff. -
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Erin Sent on 05/29/2015Megan at The Gillespie was amazing to work with when planning the wedding reception! She was organized, responded to e-mails in a timely fashion, and made sure my wedding ran smoothly. The reception was everything I could have wished for. The set up was perfect, the food was delicious, and everyone had a wonderful time. Moreover, the staff were attentive to myself, my husband, and our parents the entire evening; they were able to handle any request/troubleshoot as needed. They even prepared a plate of the crab cakes since I did not get to try one before they ran out during the cocktail hour. That personal attention really makes them stand out! -
User2264127 Sent on 08/10/2015Megan Lesar and team were PHENOMENAL to work with. Always helpful and easy to contact.
Our guests received the duet plate - it was great - no counting meals or orders!
The hotel is very accommodating and lets you work with any vendor you choose. They are honest and professional.
Would highly recommend Megan and her team. Just great. -
User1214949 Sent on 06/25/2013We were so happy with our wedding reception at the Gillespie Center / Hilton Garden Inn South Bend. Megan Lesar took over for Katie Sill as our event coordinator a few months before the wedding, and she was great at making sure everything ran smoothly! I planned everything from out of town and only arrived two days before the wedding, and Megan took care of coordinating decorations with our vendors and making sure everything looked great.
Pros: Everything under one roof (catering, ceremony, reception, linens - everything can be provided), wedding coordinator is included, hilton honors points, discounted rate on hotel rooms, you can reserve different sections of the ballroom for different sized parties, outdoor area for cocktail hour, the staff was great - no long lines for the bar, food was served on schedule, etc.
Cons: Pay attention to the minimums, the ballroom carpets & decor are very conferency so hiring a lighting company makes a big difference, there were a few random charges (minor's bar for soda, etc) that I wasn't told about up front which could have been communicated better & earlier
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