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Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$850 starting price
Bar service
$17.50 per person
Reception
$500 starting price
Ceremony
$850 starting price
Bar service
$17.50 per person

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About

On WeddingWire since 2008

Abbington Distinctive Banquets is a classic wedding venue located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, just 40 minutes away from Chicago. This elegant establishment has been owned and operated by the Fabbri family since 2002. With over 50 years of event experience around the city, the Fabbris look forward to helping couples host their big days and create long-lasting memories.

Facilities and Capacity

With beautiful décor and crystal chandeliers throughout, Abbington Distinctive Banquets is an elegant setting for special occasions. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or elaborate event, you are invited to choose from the venue’s various ballrooms. All of the banquet spaces feature plenty of room for dining and dancing, and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Cream-colored drapery and dimmed lighting fixtures on the walls are sophisticated accents that can be adjusted to fit your preferences. Gold Chiavari chairs, candlelit centerpieces, custom fresh floral arrangements, and ivory floor-length tablecloths are included in each ballroom, creating a refined atmosphere. For a memorable reception, audio equipment and photobooth services are also available. Throughout the celebration, guests can be served premium liquor and signature drinks at the ballrooms’ granite bars. Couples are welcome to prepare with their wedding parties in the on-site get-ready rooms. Here, they can enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres as they relax before the ceremony.

Services Offered

To ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible, Abbington Distinctive Banquets offers a wide range of services. The Fabbri family and their team look forward to assisting you before, during, and after the festivities. They are able to help you navigate the planning process, and can also clean up and set up the celebration. You are welcome to select from the Prestige or Grand wedding packages for your big day to avail of all the venue has to offer. Each option includes an elegant personalized wedding cake accompanied by ice cream, a classic four-course dinner, and a greeter. The flexible on-site catering team is happy to design a customized menu for your reception. So that everyone can enjoy the celebration, the chefs are able to prepare dishes for those with dietary restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$850

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$850

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17.50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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4.9 out of 5 rating
207 Reviews
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  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
98% Recommended by couples
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The Abbington Distinctive Banquets is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including coordinators Kathy, Tara, and Aly, are praised for their exceptional service and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue itself is described as stunning, with beautiful chandeliers, a spacious ballroom dance floor, and oversized windows that provide natural lighting. Guests rave about the delicious food, the attentive staff, and the overall elegance of the event. Couples also appreciate the inclusion of amenities such as centerpieces and a cake. Overall, the Abbington is highly recommended for its great service, beautiful appearance, and attention to detail.

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The Abbington Distinctive Banquets is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including coordinators Kathy, Tara, and Aly, are praised for their exceptional service and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue itself is described as stunning, with beautiful chandeliers, a spacious ballroom dance floor, and oversized windows that provide natural lighting. Guests rave about the delicious food, the attentive staff, and the overall elegance of the event. Couples also appreciate the inclusion of amenities such as centerpieces and a cake. Overall, the Abbington is highly recommended for its great service, beautiful appearance, and attention to detail.

Katie
Katie S. Sent on 02/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Day Come True

Thank you Tara & your amazing team for making our dream wedding day come true. The food was phenomenal, the service was above and beyond and they were so easy to plan with. Tara is an expert and I couldn't have been in more capable or caring hands. Everything I absolutely need to have a wedding was included in their packages and they were able to accommodate all my want and wishes so easily.
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Brittany Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day

My husband and I could not be happier with how our wedding went at the Abbington. We had cocktail hour and the reception there. We worked with Kathy Koutsogiannis and she went above and beyond- we love her!! She accommodated our every ask and was so great to work with. Everything from the initial email to the last song of the night- the staff did an amazing job. The food was excellent and we are still hearing feedback from our friends and family about how awesome the wedding was! Thank you Kathy and the rest of the Abbington banquet
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Banquet, Wonderful Wedding Party

From the event coordinators to the service staff, everyone was so friendly and professional at the Abbington. We were able to have a stress-free time with how smoothly everything was run. Planning a wedding from abroad is normally so difficult, but because of our awesome coordinator Kathy, we were able to get everything we dreamed of, exactly the way we wanted it to be.

It's been two months since our wedding, and our guests still talk about how genuinely delicious the food was (even down to the coffee!), how attentive the staff was, how nice and big the dancefloor was, and simply how beautiful and elegant the event looked. My husband and I couldn't be happier with our decision to have our wedding here. I really can't recommend this place enough! If you're looking to book a wedding or any other party, this is the best place to do it!
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We can't say enough wonderful things about Abbington. The space is absolutely lovely, offering spacious, elegant ballrooms. The staff is always professional and courteous. Whether you are having a small intimate affair or a grand event, we highly recommend considering Abbington!

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Abbington Banquets is always a pleasure to work with! They are professional, friendly, and quick to jump in and help out!

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Abbington Distinctive Banquets frequently asked questions

Abbington Distinctive Banquets includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Abbington Distinctive Banquets includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Abbington Distinctive Banquets includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Abbington Distinctive Banquets for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Abbington Distinctive Banquets offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Abbington Distinctive Banquets offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Abbington Distinctive Banquets offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Abbington Distinctive Banquets offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Abbington Distinctive Banquets is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
Abbington Distinctive Banquets currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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