Fountain Blue Banquets & Conference Center Reviews

The Fountain Blue was very flexible with us through all steps of the process and made wedding planning so much easier! John was amazing and helped me through everything, also the food quality is so good, as good or better than a quality restaurant. At first I was skeptical of a banquet hall but considered it because of the extremely affordable price, bur I honestly think my wedding turned out to be more beautiful and perfect than it could have at any other venue. I'd looked at many expensive venues, from cool new spaces downtown, to high end barnhouses, but ultimately I think the Fountain Blue was better than anything else out there! It sounds dramatic but I am serious. All the guests were highly impressed and some said it was the nicest event they'd ever attended. I 10/10 recommend the Fountain Blue, because of the amazing facilities and food, great genuinely kind and helpful staff, accessible location, and overall experience!

Everything down to the food, Venue, and staff were amazing!!! Had my 15 Anos here back in 2005 so when looking for a wedding venue we thought we would give it a try and we meet John who was such a pleasure to work with he answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to making sure our day went smoothly. Recommended this venue to all Chicago Brides or for any special event you may have.

f you are reading reviews of wedding venues trying to find something that stands out, you can stop here. I had my 208 person wedding reception Fountain Blue and I can’t imagine having it anywhere else. All of the standard things you look for in a venue are obviously there, but Fountain Blue has it one step plus. They don’t have good food, they have great food. They don’t have nice halls, they have beautiful halls. They don’t have some options, they have many options (as regards menu, table decorations, etc) But the thing that brings it all together is Georgia. Whatever you do, ask for her. I was in one state, my now wife was halfway across the country, and my mother was in the Chicagoland area. The whole wedding up to the week before was planned this way. Georgia made every accommodation, worked with my mother every time she would come in, hand held us through all the preparations, scheduled us for a tasting on short notice before an event just because it was the only day we’d all be together. I can say stuff like how clean the hall is, how nice the food was, how much fun every one had, but that kinda stuff doesn’t do this place justice. My wedding reception was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the memories I’ll have because I chose this place are worth their weight in gold. I’m very grateful to have had the most important party of my life at Fountain Blue.

We booked Fountain Blue for our March 2020 wedding. It was the first and only venue we looked at. Georgia was wonderful to work with from the very beginning. She answered every single question and was so helpful and understanding after 3 date changes due to the pandemic. It was our goal to never cancel our wedding, but find the perfect date with our venue. The quality of service was excellent and everyone was so professional. My husband and I got multiple compliments on the delicious food. Georgia also lead us to our bakery and DJ, both of which did not disappoint either! I would recommend Fountain Blue to anyone looking for a place to have any celebration.

Bill and the entire team at Fountain Blue were amazing and they are the reason our day was so perfect. They are professional, accommodating, friendly, and all around great people. Fountain Blue and Bill were the BEST decision we could have made for our wedding day. Our guests raved about the food, service, and atmosphere and said our wedding was hands down the best yet! Thank you Bill and team for all you did for us our day would not have been perfect without you

Bill was absolutely amazing to me and my husband to say the least! From the moment we walked in to first check out the banquet, he never once tried to push anything extra other then what I originally wanted. The food is great and I am obsessed with the gazebo and scenery in the back. Amazing for pictures! He was so helpful and assisted in making how I had pictured my wedding day turned into a reality. I would highly recommend this banquet to anyone!

If you are looking for a beautiful venue for a reasonable price, this is your venue. The staff is the best I've ever worked with and the service was amazing. Billy and his staff went above and beyond to make our wedding special and run smoothly. I had no complaints whatsoever. They took care of everything for us and made it less stressful for us. The garden and fountain was also perfect to stage our wedding photo's. I would highly recommend them!

Bill was absolutely amazing to work with. He and his team are very knowledge and helpful. The room looked spectacular and the food was delicious. I couldn't have asked for better service.

This venue helped make our wedding perfect! Bill is amazing in every way, no minor detail was overlooked! He was professional, positive, attentive, and supportive! Throughout our engagement, it was always easy to make appointments around our schedules and we always felt like we could take the time we needed to make everything perfect! His response time was never more than 24-hours! He always made my family feel respected and appreciated.

The space at Fountain Blue was amazingly beautiful as well! It is perfect for any wedding looking for elegance! The room we were in felt royal! They also have a wonderful garden space that is perfect for guests and pictures!

This venue is PERFECT for any bride who is a foodie! Everything is made in-house and is fantastic! Also, we had several dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten free, kosher) that they were able to accommodate! There were a few items where we needed to use substitutions, but the food was still amazing! We received an unbelievable amount of compliments for the food at the reception! The bakery they work with is also wonderful! The cake tasted great and was included with our package!

The costs for the food and services we received were right within our budget as well! They have many options and packages to fit any kind of wedding. The bar on our package was excellent!

Any bride should do herself a favor and work with Fountain Blue and Bill!

Bill was so great to work with- he made planning the wedding so incredibly easy! He was also so accomodating to my Italian in laws-he understood what they expected in terms of service and quality and went above and beyond to deliver. The room was beautiful, and everyone is still talking about how amazing the food at our wedding! I could not have asked for more, thanks to Bill and his mom and the entire crew at the Fountain Blue for making our wedding incredible!

if I could give this fountain blue 6 stars I would! We hosted our wedding reception here recently (fall of 2015) and fountain Blue was so great to work with. The coordinators were awesome. I had so little to worry about, the staff delivered on every promise and everything was done as we requested. I was so happy with the advice and level of professionalism of the staff. all of our guest had a wonderful time, we had so many compliments on the food, waitstaff, and bartending service. Thank you again for making our wedding day a success which all our guests enjoyed! -Nicolette & Marius

Georgia Diamond was a consummate professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. From our first meeting, Georgia was super friendly and able to calm a very organized bride's nerves. She answered every question I had (she usually answered emails within HOURS, which was amazing)

The venue itself was gorgeous. Crystal chandeliers, beautiful wall sconces, a beautifully draped head table. All of our guests said the food was (expletive) amazing, and it was the best wedding they'd ever been to.

The day of the wedding, Georgia came out to greet us, organize the entire bridal party, and most importantly, make sure everyone had FUN. She checked in with us multiple times to make sure people were enjoying the party, and went above and beyond for us. A few weeks before the wedding, my husband and I found out I was pregnant, and Georgia went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable - she put snacks in the bridal suite, discreetly turned wine bottle labels around so none of the guests could see I was only drinking apple cider, and made sure to stop by throughout the night to make sure I was feeling okay.

The prices are reasonable, the food is amazing, and the service is without compare.

The banquet is very beautiful...

We had our wedding at Fountain Blue on 09/20/14. From the start, Georgia and her team went above and beyond to make our special day perfect! When we went for our tasting we were blown away by how much food we were able to try and how absolutely delicious everything was. Anytime we had questions or concerns someone was always available to call or e-mail and the response was also so quick. When the big day came I had Georgia by my side. She was obviously attending to other receptions as well, but whenever I needed anything she jumped right on it. I was able to focus on my big day and not worry about any of the little things because I know Fountain Blue was on top of it!

I cannot say enough great things about our wedding at Fountain Blue. I worked with Georgia the whole time and she was AMAZING! She was very professional, helpful and she had great ideas and recommendations for us. She completely understood my vision and made it happen! She was a pleasure to work with and was always checking to make sure we had everything we needed on our wedding day. We had our ceremony in the middle room and our reception in the far right room. Every room was absolutely breathtaking. They have beautiful crystal chandeliers in the rooms and they really made it look rich and beautiful with my décor and for my vision. The food here is absolutely delicious! All of the appetizers were very good, crab cakes especially were to die for! We did the Chicken Breast De John and everyone said it very good! Everything tasted just like it did our tasting and we were very happy with the food. All of our guests are still talking about how good the food is and how there was so many appetizers going around. We had a chocolate fountain and sweet table and the presentation was very pretty. The service was great by the staff and dinner was timed perfectly. The line for the bar got a little long but Georgia jumped right in and helped out, she’s great! The venue is a hidden gem, they have a beyond beautiful large garden in the back with all kinds of flowers and trees that make for great pictures. Not to mention the beautiful fountain in the front that made for pretty pictures for not just us but for the guests! It was very convenient that we were able to have all of our pictures, the ceremony and reception all in one place and everything looked so beautiful! THANK YOU Fountain Blue for helping to make our wedding day so great! We couldn't have picked a better place for our fairytale wedding!

Georgia Diamond from Fountain Blue really made our wedding planning and reception perfect! We had a large guest list (just under 300) and several traditions that we needed to include in the celebration. Georgia was very accommodating and professional. The food was delicious, the garden is beautiful for pictures, we were allowed to have Polish vodka bottles on the table, we were allowed to have outside vendors for a sweet table and late night snack, and everything ended up being within our budget. My husband and I were rarely rejected when we had a special request. I would highly recommend this location if you are looking for a large, but elegant venue hall that is located in the Northwest suburbs. My only complaint would be the hotel next door (Radisson O'hare was not as accommodating), but they are not necessarily associated with Fountain Blue. Make sure you work with Georgia if you are going to choose this reception hall.

I dealt with Bill throughout the whole process. He is one great guy. He will take care of you. Prices are very reasonable and the food was super delish!

Bill was awesome to work with. He made everything nice and smooth for us. The food was above all other goods I've had at a wedding without the cost of others.....HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

I had the most amazing wedding at Fountain Blue. Bill and Georgia were so helpful during the wedding process - they made me feel at ease, even on my wedding day! The food was outstanding as was the service - I loved our room, Versailles. They were definitely worth every penny and I cannot say enough about them! They made my vision come to life as well as making my dreams come true! If I could get married again, I'd do it all over again with Bill, Georgia, and the rest of the staff at Fountain Blue! Thank you so much!!

If we could give TEN stars to the Fountain Blue, we would! They went above and beyond, service was impeccable, every detail was covered and everything they did was top notch. Our guests raved about the food and as the bride and groom, we had to worry about NOTHING. We worked with Bill and he was so helpful and wonderful. This is a genuinely NICE family owned business and they provide personalized, exceptional service in every possible way. Beautiful decor, five star cuisine, and better service than you'd get at a hotel. True professional. I'd recommend them for anyone, anywhere, anytime! Easy to work with, very responsive and an elegant decor. Trust them. We did, and we had a beautiful wedding because of it. Thanks Bill and team, from Margo and Dennis. Above and Beyond +++

Fountain Blue made my wedding day a breeze!! The food was FABULOUS, the service was outstanding, and Bill our sales manager was such a great guy. The answer was never no! The decor throughout the entire building is beautiful, and the prices were unbeatable. If you're looking for a venue in the Cook County suburban area...search no more. Fountain Blue is the best!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. I had my wedding here on 12/7/13. Connie and Mary are a dream to work with and really made me feel calm the entire time. I worked closely with Mary who is very knowledgeable about certain venders and will be able to recommend any to you that you are unsure of. I had my wedding reception in the Athena room, which is a beautiful room with stunning chandeliers and light blue walls. Mary worked closely with me on exactly how I wanted my centerpieces, head table, etc. Everything looked perfect when I walked in. The food was fabulous! We had passed around appetizers. Everyone got a couple pieces of each, We had the shrimp cocktail, the chicken and beef brochettes, egg rolls, meatballs. All were great. For dinner we selected the Chicken DeJonge and a redskin masked potatoes. It was just as good as it was at the tasting. Mary was really great at catering to our specific needs and questions and concerns that came up as we were planning. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

I had the best wedding reception at Fountain Blue. Connie and Bill, on top of being so kind to us, they were always quick to respond to phone calls and emails (and believe me when I say we made a lot of them!). They understood our vision for what we wanted the ballroom (Versailles) to look like, they made a few suggestions as to how to really have the place look amazing and followed through! I fell in love with the place as soon as I walked in when we were venue shopping. On top of everything else, prices were very reasonable, the food was excellent, the drinks kept on coming, and the bartenders and servers were extremely nice to us and our guests. My private bridal room was stocked with the hors d'oeuvres I wasn't able to eat when my bridal party and I were running late for cocktail hour. It also had champagne and bottled water, which I really appreciated. I highly suggest to use Fountain Blue for your reception needs. You won't regret it!

My 75 year old grandma & my husband's 80 year old grandma both said it was the best food they ever had at a wedding!!! They also made sure all the important people in our lives had exactly the drinks they wanted! Fountain Blue is AMAZING! We worked with Georgia for all our planning, and loved her! Everyone at Fountain Blue is caring, kind and fun! They truly are the best. And I agree with our grandmas, the food was delicious! The space is beautiful. Also, they take care of everything! Love Georgia and the staff of Fountain Blue!