Lake Forest Country Club

was always there to answer every single one of my questions and to reassure me that things would be handled. Even the day of our wedding Stephanie and her staff were so caring and always made sure that my husband and I had everything we needed so we did not have to lift a finger or leave our guests. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at the club and each space (indoor and outdoor) was more breathtaking than the last! A big thing for my husband and I was to have great food and Lake Forest exceeded our expectations. The food made in house by the chef was delicious! While my husband and I greeted guests at dinner, the number one thing everyone said to us was how great the food was and how impressed they were with every plate. We utilized the beautiful and spacious get ready room on site and the hair and makeup artists were so happy with how large the vanity workspace was. We also had breakfast and lunch served in our get ready room with drinks, which made the day so much easier. They even made sure to accommodate our dietary restrictions and food allergies so everyone was able to have something to eat and drink. Overall I cannot thank Stephanie and her team enough for being so kind and accommodating. They really made our wedding day what we had always dreamed of!

as having good food, and the country club definitely exceeded our expectations. We had a brunch wedding, and they worked with us to go beyond the options they offered to give us waffles, which we really wanted. Also, Stephanie Dickens, our venue planner, was amazing. She did everything in her power to make every one of my requests happen, no matter how obscure they seemed. She met with us whenever we needed to talk about details and made sure we didn't forget about anything. And the day of, she made the timeline move smoothly, and because of her everything truly went off without a hitch. I was a little concerned before the wedding about people being there during the ceremony, but Stephanie and other staff made sure no one was in the space who wasn't supposed to be there. Thank you Lake Forest for giving us our fairytale wedding!!

my ideas into my dreams! Lake Forest CC was a beautiful location for our intimate wedding! We had both ceremony and reception here and it was picture perfect!! Thank you so much Lake Forest Country Club for an unforgettable wedding day!

ails so we didn't have to worry. Everything looked beautiful, everything ran smoothly, and we got so many compliments from our friends on the food and service. I would HIGHLY recommend Lake Forest!!

eaves had just starting changing colors. The cocktail hour was on the patio outside too. Both were beautiful at sunset.The reception was inside and spanned several rooms. The dark wood, fireplaces, and grand staircase were what sold me on the venue initially and were stunning in pictures. I was worried about booking a country club at first because I have heard from friends that they can be strict about their guidelines. Jennifer (the event coordinator at Lake Forest) could not have been more accommodating. I don't think anyone told us "no" once our entire wedding day. They even have a room upstairs for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready. It is a huge and relaxing space that worked perfectly for my group. The food and wine were phenomenal. My husband and I are both foodies who appreciate fine cuisine. We were again a little worried about choosing a country club because they aren't necessarily known for the best food and at our tasting, the food was good but a little salty. We made sure to let the chef know. We need not have worried, the beef medallions and salmon were outstanding. Our guests are still raving about how good everything was. In summary, I highly recommend Lake Forest for both ceremony and reception!

ming to hang lights and drop boxes due to a club member event that came up, but Jennifer did her best to accommodate us which helped. The food was fabulous and servers were very kind. Everyone commented on the delicious meals and late bites, and beauty of the lake and scenery. The packages offer all amenities you need.

a 33 acre lake with lots of floral and greenery around the location. We had a wonderful tasting prior to our wedding. They offered us everything we had requested and helped us make our decisions easily. The service at the wedding was impeccable. Each server and bartender was attentive and kind. Doing whatever they could to make our wedding perfect. Thank you!! Jennifer Bachman, who was our coordinator, was absolutely amazing. We would not have been able to plan out our wedding without her. She made the rooms look exactly how we envisioned. Made sure we had everything we needed the day of. Was always giving us advice and keeping in contact throughout the process. She was always quick at responding to our questions and concerns. You could not find a better person to help make your wedding perfect. Thank you so much, Jennifer! Overall, we will be recommending this location for ceremony and reception to anyone who is looking. It was a great experience for us and we hope others will be just as thrilled as we were.

e Forest are beautiful! There are many places to take pictures with stunning backdrops. The inside has a magnificent look and feel to it. The overall impression of Lake Forest is of an elegant tudor mansion from the 1920's or 1930's... which is about the time it was built. Our kids had their heart set on having their wedding overlooking the lake on the new terrace under the new pergola. There is also the option to have the wedding in one of the beautiful formal rooms in the country club, so we were not worried about rain. Ultimately it all worked out in our favor and the ceremony overlooking the lake was breathtaking with the sun glinting off the water. Jennifer Bachman the Event Director worked endlessly with us to ensure our kids had the perfect wedding. She was always available by email or phone. She was always accommodating and helpful. She was there coordinating everything well before the ceremony until well after the reception. Compliment to the Chef! We are still receiving positive feedback from our guests regarding the food. Some of the positive comments included "The food is delicious", The braised short ribs melted in my mouth" and "Wow! I have never had food like that at a wedding before"! We are happy we chose Lake forest because we had excellent service, excellent food, the best wedding and so much fun in a breathtaking setting. Everything was perfect! Thank you Jennifer and Ernie!

odate our guests and requests and made our day absolutely stress-free. My now husband and I got so many compliments on the food, how perfectly the steaks were cooked and how each plate was served hot, which is impressive to do so precisely for a large group. The event coordinator worked with each of our vendors to ensure a seamless night and guests are still talking about the breathtaking views and how lovely the evening went! What a dream to be able to say I would not change one thing about our wedding at Lake Forest!

Boyd, the Food and Beverage Director. Beth is so much more than her title. She spent endless hours with us planning the perfect day and she followed through on our day with flawless execution.I simply dropped things off in the morning and my vision came together behind the scenes before I could even imagine things being unpacked. Beth has experience working with most of our vendors, but she is so collaborative, patient, and professional - three traits that you absolutely need to pull off an event like this. As members of Lake Forest, I will always brag about the beauty of the club, and we were the first wedding on the new terrace. The backdrop of the water and the sun hanging low in the sky was a view that can not be paralleled. We couldn't ask for more perfection and our guests are still raving about how perfect everything turned out to be. Excellent job, Lake Forest, led by Bethany Boyd.

one time but that is long in the past! Beth Boyd is there now and she will take care of all your needs with precesion and great care! It was my dream to be able to enjoy my daughter's wedding and leave everything else up to Beth! That's exactly what happend to! No worries becasue every tiny detail was handled and handled beautifully by Beth! The club speaks for itself! A beautiful English tutor that has been maintained inside and out! The grounds are impeccible! The food was out of this world delicious! And it all cost much less than we anticipated! Dealing with Beth was a dream! We highly reccomend Lake Forest Country Club and Beth Boyd!

dible and the staff attentive. We had 60 guests.

ared their plates!! We received so many compliments on the club itself. It's really unique and has lots of character and detail. The staff was perfect, they got everything done and you barely knew they were there. While we got married in our church, they have gorgeous grounds in front of this beautiful lake to get married outside in the summer months. We were married in February but it worked out perfectly as there was a light snow and we were able to get some incredible pics outdoors! Check this place out!!