The Cotillion

We can't thank the Cotillion enough for how seamless and well-run our wedding reception was last night. From the moment we walked into the place, we were impressed not only by the beautiful, large chandeliers and rooms but also with how professional but friendly the staff were. I worked mostly with Tom and Dimitri but also had contact with Barb and Christine throughout the entire planning process. Each person was able to help me with any questions or concerns I had. My mom was an extremely high-maintenance mother-of-the-bride and they each were able to handle her without causing further drama or stress for me. ;-) My guests raved about the food and the beautiful location.

Elegant and classy, everything I dreamed of...

Having our wedding venue at The Cotillion was the best choice we've made. We booked the venue six months before our wedding and everything was ready to go by our big day. Since it was a Sunday wedding we originally booked the Tiara Room having about 100 guests, but about a week before the wedding day Dimitri told us we can have the Crown Room since nobody else booked that day for the same price! The room was much bigger and also had a staircase that lead to a huge bridal Suite. We used this staircase to walk down as a married couple. The room was very classy and elegant; we didn't have to use any extra lighting or backdrops since it is so beautiful in itself.
Dimitri Fanellis was very easy to work with and very knowledgeable about the business, he helped us decide with a few things we weren't certain about. The staff was very prompt and professional. The food was outstanding; our guests still rave about it. I would not change anything about our...

The Cotillion was the perfect place for our wedding, and everyone working there was always so nice and so helpful. The price was just right for everything and the food was amazing! The cake is from The Baking Institute and that came out perfectly as well. It was exactly how we wanted it to look and taste! Both places were absolutely amazing and extremely helpful!

Having our wedding at the Cotillion was the best choice we made. They have the most elegant location for a classy, evening wedding & rehearsal. The ambiance, the staff, the food, and the professionalism which things were done was very impressive. Having our ceremony and rehearsal in one location initially made us nervous, but Cotillion did a phenomenal job in executing everything as they said they would and as we had requested. FIVE STAR SERVICE!


Many thanks to Christie and...

Our wedding at The Cotillion was beautiful. The room looked amazing and everyone raved about the food! The staff was very responsive to our needs. The only complaint we had from people was that they weren't very good about keeping the wine available during dinner. Otherwise, everything was beautiful. I would highly recommend this venue!

I fell in love with this banquet facility as soon as I walked in the door. I never experienced any problems with them untill the week of our wedding. During the rehersal some woman (whom I never had to deal with before) was extremely rude and acting like I was bothering her with any question I had about how my wedding day was going to go. But I wasnt going to let her get me down, so I ignored her. But the food, the ceremony, the reception, everthing was absolutely perfect. I won't have had it anyother way, I absolutely loved my wedding and it was all thanks to the owners Tom and Demitri. They were great and very helpful and happy for us! The only reason I didnt give them a perfect 5.0 was because of the woman on my rehersal day and one of the bartenders who was rude to some of my guests which I didn't know until some of them told me after the wedding day. But I call Tom and Demitri to let them know, so it hopefully wont happen again. But overall, I would recommend this vendor to anyone :)

The Cotillion provided a wonderful venue for our reception. The service was fantastic from the moment we first stepped in the door to do some research. In fact, our first impression sold us and we decided to sign a contract immediately! One of the things we liked right away was the beautiful facility. It's well maintained and looks brand new. Another thing we liked was that we were given a free tasting, which is not all that common in our experience. The day of our wedding could not have been better. The staff was outstanding and attentive to our every need. They provided us with excellent service and our meal was delicious. In fact, one of our guests, who is quite particular about food and service, commented that The Cotillion served the best food she has ever had at a reception. That is a big compliment coming from her! Overall exceptional!

Dimitri, Tom and their team are true professionals. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted. The food is amazing, everyone kept commenting on how good the food was and how much of it there was! The room was gorgeous and executed to my vision perfectly. They were willing to work with us when we changed dates to a year later, helped us figure out the room configuration with our numbers and worked with us on the minimum for the room. Overall, I'm so happy we went with The Cotillion!!

Who would have thought that I would have my wedding reception at the same place I had my high school prom? The Cotillion is absolutely beautiful and everyone was so easy to work with throughout the wedding planning process. The staff is flexible, organized, and cares about what the clients want. They were a pleasure to work with and we are more than satisfied with the customer service of this venue. We highly recommend them to others who are looking for an affordable, yet elegant place to hold an event!

Great place for indor wedding. Our guests liked the food and we loved every other aspect of this place.

Beautiful hall, great food, and such nice service! I loved working with everyone there and not one wedding guest had anything to say bad about there experience.

We just had our wedding reception there on Nov. 13, 2010. The Cotillion Staff was AMAZING. We have received soooo many compliments on it, we had the Regal & Tiara Room. The staff was wonderful, not many places give you "doggie bags" or boxes for the sweet table. They also allowed us to take all the extra meals from the people that didn't show up. Dimitri was great that night, making sure our parents and the Bride & Groom were happy. I would definitely recommend this reception hall!! I've already had a few relatives say they are interested in booking a party there. I have never received so many compliments before, the main things were; the AMAZING food, the great service, how beautiful the rooms were and how much space there was!
I want to do it all over again!

Beautiful vendor. I am thrilled to have had my wedding there!

We looked at many banquet halls before we found the Cotillion. When I walked in I knew I wanted to have my reception there. It was by far the most elegant banquet we've seen. The food and service was amazing! All our guests were happy and surprised by how great the food tasted. Tom was very accommodating and easy to work with. He made our experience pleasant. I will highly recommend having your reception here – beautiful interior, excellent food and service!!!

We went to many reception venues before deciding on The Cotillion and one of the things that stood out was their great customer service. The Owners are really honest and very helpful. The place is really nice looking with beautiful chandeliers. Everyone at our wedding kept saying that the food was GREAT and the place was beautiful. The regal room at the Cotillion is gorgeous. I am glad we chose the Cotillion as our reception venue and I highly recommend this place. I will most definitely be sending my friends over that way.

When we met the owners we knew we found the right place for our reception. They were so accommodating and willing to help with everything. Some of our guest raved about the food weeks after our wedding. A+++

Dear Tom,
Christine and I would like to take this time to express to you our sincere gratitude for all the efforts that you have shown us in the area of customer service. Throughout our search for a wedding venue, we encountered many owners that were unknowledgeable, pushy, unprofessional, and frankly unfriendly individuals to work with. However, when we encountered the Cotillion, we have to say that you and your staff were very professional, pleasant to work with, motivated, and very knowledgeable. Moreover, you were very compassionate when speaking about your product and brand.

Again, we would like to take this opportunity to express to you our sincere gratitude. Truly your level of professionalism and value to illustrate to a customer that they are more than just another sale, is unmatched by anyone we have encountered within the industry.

Sincerely,
Michael & Christine
Lombard, IL

P.S. We are still receiving compliments about your amazing facility and the design of the Regal room. We will be sure to refer you to all of our friends and family, and reach out to you in the future for all of our party needs. Again, Thanks

The Cotillion Banquets were wonderful to work with and they made our day perfect. Tom and Dmitri were very pleasant to work with.

We had our wedding reception at the Regal Room at the Cotillion & it was simply PERFECT. The owners are so nice, extremely helpful & informative. Everything was done perfectly from the decor, chair covers, lighting, menu to the food, which was out of this world good! Best food I've ever had at a wedding, hands down. Everyone was complimenting us on the food - which really made us happy. They say the food & music are what is remembered at a wedding and we had both thanks to our DJ & to the wonderful people at the Cotillion. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

They were wonderful to work with from the beginning. There was never any pressure to book. Barb helped me plan everything. I am still receiving compliments about how wonderful the food was and how pleasant the staff was. The staff seemed to anticipate our guests needs.

We had the steak and chicken combination and it arrived hot at everybody's plate. The vegetables were steamed to perfection. We had the appetizers before the dinner and they were great. Even my fussy uncles are raving about how much food was served and how good it was. They would be surprised to learn how economical it really was.

We shopped around before deciding on the Cotillon and it was an excellent choice. I had attended fashion shows there in the past and had been pleased with the food. We choose the back ballroom which was beautiful. I still cannot believe how well everything turned out. The desserts were very tasty and the cake was exactly what we wanted.

I would highly recommend this hall for any parties or weddings you might be considering.

The location was easy for my relatives from the city and from out of town to locate, being right off Route 53 and Northwest Hwy.

The best value for your wedding reception. By far the most elegant banquet hall around and staffed by the most caring and knowledgable individuals.