FI is off on vacation next week and I've already set up 4 dates to go view different venues that are within our new budget!  I am beyond excited to be getting married here at home!  We're going to go view Twin Lakes, Maggiano's, Pinstripes and Bryon Colby Barn.  I can't wait!

PINSTRIPES!!!  I hear such wonderful things about this place!!  I have never been!!

Another place you might want to check out is St. Andrew's Golf Club in West Chicago (I believe...)  It's off of 59.  The prices per person is, I believe, $40 something, and that INCLUDES tax and gratuity :)  FI's brother had his reception there and it was just gorgeous ;)  There's no carpet so the whole floor is the dance floor :)

I've only been to the Pinstripes in South Barrington, it's beautiful!  They don't have our date open there, so we have to check out the Northbrook location.  My only worry is that they won't like our budget. Thanks for the advice MissHammy!

How exciting!  And Pinstripes is awesome!  We're thinking of having our rehearsal dinner there and I've gone there for work outings before.  Tons of fun!

Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide on!