Venue 5126 Reviews
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
22 Reviews
95% recommend it
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Jocelyn B. Sent on 09/01/2021the most beautiful and unique wedding venue
The minute we walked into Emerson Creek, we knew that we had found our wedding venue. We live in Chicago, but we knew we wanted an elegant barn vibe. Emerson is truly the best around. Not only is the venue space unique, gorgeous, and spacious, the Emerson Creek staff is incredible. Kristen, the day of coordinator, is organized, kind, and made the day go perfectly smooth. Her coordination leading up to the day was invaluable. The styling team is AMAZING. Emerson has so many beautiful spaces to decorate and has countless rentals to make it beautiful. Jessica, Molly, and Kaitlin truly went above and beyond to help create the vision I wanted for the space. I had a blast at my styling meeting with Jessica and Kaitlin. I will always remember how supportive and calming Molly was right before my first look with my husband-she helped make the moment natural and special!! We had a donut wall and ordered a 3 tier cake for our desserts through the Emerson bakery-all delicious!! Emerson uses My Chef for catering. Sue is the sweetest woman and helped guide us towards an incredible dinner. The food is so good!!! Our guests could not stop raving about how much they loved our venue and nor could we. Emerson Creek will always have a special place in our hearts, and we cannot wait to come in for lunch and visit!! Thank you everyone for making our special day flawless, beautiful, and so special -
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Kaitlin M. Sent on 05/14/2024Best venue ever!
This is a one stop shop!! Owners are fantastic and Hannah is the most amazing florist and stylist you can ever want!! If you want guests talking about your wedding for weeks to come, Venue 5126 is your venue! -
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Crystal A. Sent on 10/21/2020Excellent is not enough of a word for this venue!
From the moment we pulled in to the property we knew this was the place we wanted to spend our day, unfortunately there were no dates for the fall. When everything fell to the way side with the pandemic and our new venue had canceled, I called on a whim and low and behold our date was available!! It was the best wedding I’ve ever been too and most of our friends and family said the same thing! Every detail was perfect and thought out, Lisa in styling is a magic worker, Kristen the day of coordinator handled every curve ball like a pro! Every single person here cares about you and how your day goes and it truly shows!!!!! Thank you to everyone we are so proud you were the largest parts of our day!Venue 5126's reply:
Thank you Crystal! We were thrilled that we were able to make your day so special. It was our pleasure to make it all happen. We wish you and Nick all the best and look forward to you visiting us in the future. -
D Maley Sent on 06/05/2019
Mick/Courtney's Wedding May 11, 2019
We are delighted to thank Emerson Creek, particularly Kristen (Wedding Coordinator) and the Emerson Creek staff, for managing successfully the dinner and reception for our son’s wedding on May 11. From the start to the finish it ran smooth and we found you, your staff courteous, welcoming and responsive. All of our guest without exception were full of compliments about the total service Emerson Creek Wedding events provided us. Thank you for all your support and commitment to the day.
The initial dialogue and planning process with Kristen and Molly (Stylist), was professional with a true interest in making the dinner and reception flawless. The entire evening went so well. The final set up of the venue for dinner and reception looked stunning. It was truly nice to arrive at Emerson Creek and instantly know everything was under control.
Kristen, from years of hosting weddings at Emerson Creek, knows their event space very well. She knew what worked and what may not come off as well as we were thinking. Additionally, they were flexible, allowing us to supplement what was already there with our own design and décor in the tent and barn area. Molly was extremely receptive to our styling the tent and barn, with additional rental items from Emerson Creek added. Including items that needed painting to match theme.
Excellent balance and terrific synergy from Kristen (Emerson Creek Weddings) and Sue Jacobs (My Chef catering). Working with the two of them was seamless and that is attributed to their experience and knowledge of what does work for the Emerson Creek venue!
Finally, Kristen and John (Onsite Manager) that night, especially made us feel like they were completely in control. The entire Emerson Creek staff were professional, non-obtrusive and kept behind the scene so that the bridal party and guests were the most important priority that evening. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Venue 5126's reply:
Thanks so much, Doug! We were thrilled to be a part of this special day. It was a beautiful wedding! -
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Denise Sent on 02/02/2020Perfectly simple with style!!!
We could have not picked a better place to get married at! We loved Emerson Creek since day 1. The place itself is so different, so authentic that it was a great experience for both of us and our guests! Our guests were telling us how they loved the venue and how every corner of the reception area and dinning are was well thought of. Outside is just magical! Sunset was perfect and weather could have not been better for us especially that it was mid to late October. Also, the coordination is great! I don't think I've ever sat down and was asked so many questions! Every detail was well thought of and well prepared! Kristen was spot on with the coordination and Molly was so good in putting things together making the place look so good! Simple with a hint of elegance and style I should say. We will definitely recommend this place to anyone!Venue 5126's reply:
Dear Denise, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us on Wedding Wire, we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Your wedding was beautiful and we wish you and Ranier all the best for your future together. -
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Jill Sent on 01/16/2020Perfect venue, so much support!
Had our 200 person wedding at Emerson Creek in October of 2019, could not have asked for a more perfect place! Of course the venue itself is beautiful, but they also have an amazing team to support you including a day-of- wedding coordinator and styling packages. I'm a super busy professional, and did not know the first thing about wedding planning, but through the support I got at Emerson Creek everything turned out beautifully and was tailored to our personality. It was a practically "turn-key" wedding if there is such a thing, they made it so easy and everyone was so kind and helpful! We even had some severe weather the day before, that could have been a totally stressful scenario, but Kristen and Molly were able to pull off the exact vision we had. There really is nothing to worry about the day of the wedding, and I was able to enjoy myself totally and whole-heartedly. Our guests raved about the location and how fun it was from the outdoor ceremony, the cocktail hour in the barn, the bonfires and lawn games outside, and the space to be able to sit in the dining area/dance/relax in the barn, or hang out on the patio by the fire. It literally brings tears to my eyes thinking of the amazing experience at Emerson Creek. Can't recommend enough! -
Nicole P. Sent on 08/09/2019
The Best Ever
I honestly can say, it is not possible to have a bad wedding at Emerson Creek! The venue is absolutely gorgeous! There are multiple options to have your ceremony, and I loved knowing that if there was bad weather, the barn ceremony would be just as gorgeous as the other options. The set up of the venue gives your guests so many fun options of things to do throughout the night, you can hang out in the barn and dance, or take a break sitting on the patio outside having a late night snack or s’mores. The staff is absolutely wonderful. I had the opportunity to talk to the owners multiple times, they love getting to know their couples! Kristen was such a fantastic coordinator- she really makes you feel confident the day will go smooth, and Molly is so talented her decorating skills are amazing ! Sue and the staff at my chef did an amazing job too! I don’t know their names, but all the bar tenders and other staff at Emerson worked so hard and were so kind! One woman even sprinted to the bridal coop to get my bouquet that I forgot before I was about to walk down the aisle ! I had so many guests compliment that it was a 10/10 wedding ! All the vendors Emerson recommends are exceptional as well! The day couldn’t have been more perfect! I’m obsessed and wish I could relive it over and over ! -
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Stephanie R. Sent on 07/23/2019Simply Amazing
We knew from the moment we toured Emerson Creek that we would get married there. Something about it just makes you feel at home. Kristen (coordinator) and Molly (stylist) were so amazing to work with. They had suggestions when I wasn’t sure what to do and they were there with amazing ideas and always so organized. It down-poured right as we were arriving the day of and Kristen and Molly were waiting with umbrellas to get us out of the shuttle. It’s the small things that make a huge difference :) we have received so many compliments from our guests about Emerson. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams.Venue 5126's reply:
Thank you so much! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and enjoyed working with you! You are a wonderful wedding. -
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Meghan K. Sent on 10/22/2018Emerson Creek
Our wedding turned out better than we could ever have hoped for. I planned on having an outdoor ceremony but due to the weather, we moved it inside. I was so impressed at how beautiful the venue looked. It's everything I wanted. The service is amazing and Kristen, the day of coordinator is awesome. She is on top of everything and you and your significant other do not have to worry about a thing. Amy was our stylist and she put together the most beautiful wedding for us.
We highly recommend Emerson Creek!! -
Christine Sent on 09/04/2018We decided on Emerson Creek because it is absolutely beautiful .From our very first appointment we were in love with this venue.The planning process was so easy with all the wonderful women at Emerson.
Kayleigh in Sales,Melissa in Billing,Kristen our Event Coordinator , Caitlyn our Pastry Chef, Tina our Stylist, Karen for our Rehearsal dinner, Susan from My Chef for our reception dinner.
Our Wedding went off perfectly! It was truly a dream come true.Our guest and us of course cannot stop talking about how absolutely beautiful the day was! Thank you Ladies at Emerson Creek for our perfect wedding day!! -
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Alyssa Sent on 09/26/2017I am downright obsessed with Emerson Creek and am ecstatic I found it and chose to have my wedding there. All the guests agree that it is simply gorgeous and many were pleasantly surprised at how elegant a rustic farm wedding could be. You will not be disappointed with this venue choice!!!
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User2959228 Sent on 01/26/2017Gorgeous fairytale venue! Perfect for vintage rustic theme -
User2413345 Sent on 11/06/2015Emerson Creek was not the first choice for our daughter's late October wedding simply because we didn't know about it early in the process. It was, however, the best choice for our daughter and now husband who looked for something different in a venue. The country setting may be off-putting to some but once you see the transformation in the barn and tent, it really is something special, It would be safe to say that even with the less than cooperative weather (cool, rain), the barn and tent were transformed into elegant, comfortable spaces. The team at Emerson were very attentive to our requests about managing the temperature and even brought in an extra heater to ensure we were comfortable (and we were).
Our event coordinator, Joanna, was a joy to work with throughout the planning process. She was responsive, creative and kept us calm as we worked through the details. We could always find her when we needed her (important since we lived out of state) and the day off, she was pulled in multiple directions yet maintained the right balance of professionalism and humor to make sure everyone remained focus. She's very good at her job and we highly recommend her.
We received multiple compliments about the food provided by My Chef Catering and we can't thank Susan Jacobs and her team enough for the quality and attention to detail we experienced that day and throughout the planning process. Emerson will ultimately take over the catering but in the meantime, My Chef is exceptional.
Worth pointing out is the bar service, which works very efficiently at Emerson. As noted in another review, "you purchase a dram shop insurance policy, there is a minimal charge per person to cover drinkware, mixers, and bartenders, and you purchase the liquor yourself." We worked with BJ Liquors in Oswego and BJ was very helpful with recommendations, quantities and provided both delivery and pickup of unopened product. It couldn't be easier.
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