Were you planning a wedding or event at Montefiori? We'd love to hear from you. Email me at amanda@patch.com or call 630-886-7917.
Amanda Luevano
Editor, Lemont Patch

What a shame, such a beautiful place. If anyone is interested Tazza Italian Ristorante on Bell Road in Homer Glen has capacity for 180 people and the food is great. We take pride in the personal service given to each of our customers. We will work with you to hand select the perfect menu to accommodate your budget. Check out our website at tazzaristorante.com or call us at 708.645.0485. We can make it happen.

Hi this is Kelly C. quoted. One thing that didn't make the article is that I had asked about the bankruptcy twice as I had heard from the family member of a friend that does catering. I asked about this before we signed our contract in March and they made us put down 1/3 of the cost of our wedding, and then again in when another friend asked. I contacted Marge both times and she said that this was a rumor spread by a jealous competitor and if this was the case we would be the first to know. I hope she realizes what pain and frustration her lies have caused to us, and that we better get our money back.

Kelly, thanks for commenting. I wanted to refrain from the bankruptcy topic until I could confirm details. Hopefully I'll be able to track down some more information tomorrow. If you'd like to chat, feel free to email me at amanda@patch.com or call 630-886-7917.

- Amanda Luevano (Editor, Lemont Patch)

I heard rumors as well and were told they were false when signing the contract. They still have my deposit as well and have not replied to 2 emails in the past week. What a horrible business. Feel free to email me at arstev2@gmail.com

Andy S.

This is why wedding insurance is so crucial. I can only imagine the extra stress that these couples have to undergo to find a new wedding venue. With wedding insurance, at least you know that if something like this were to happen, you are covered for your deposits, have the time to find a new venue and are under alot less stress! E-mail me if you would like more details about wedding insurance. Vpedersen@protectmywedding.com or visit our website: www.protectmywedding.com

Good Morning!

My dearest apologies to all the couples who have lost their wedding venue. I am the Catering and Sales Manager of Georgios Banquets & Hotel in Orland Park. We have 4 Banquet Rooms in our facility along with 160 hotel rooms. We would love to work with you and help ease your planning especially after what has happened.

Our private Banquet Grand Ball Rooms encompass grand chandeliers, a beckoning dance floor and 18-foot ceilings. Our reputation has been built on delicious food, impeccable service presented in an extraordinary setting.

The following is a link of our Grand Ball Room which splits into 3 Banquet Rooms, depending on how many guests you have – http://georgios.us/testpix.html

Do not hesitate to contact me at 708-403-1757 or email me at Vgeorgiou@Georgios.com for further information. We have a history of creating memorable events and we hope you give us the opportunity to create a wonderful event experience for you and your guests.

Best,
Valerie Georgiou | Catering & Sales Manager
***BEST OF WEDDINGS THE KNOT 2011***
***#1 Banquet Venue 2011 in the Chicago Southland and 9 Previous Years By the SouthtownStar Reader’s***
Georgios Banquets, Comfort Inn & Conference Centre
8800 West 159th Street
Orland Park, Illinois 60462

Cutting Edge Catering can Help with this unfortunate situation. We manage exclusively 2 Banquet Facilities in Joliet and go to more than 15 other unique Venues.

The Barber & Oberwortmann Horticultural Center will be a very comparable garden setting!

Would love to meet and help out in anyway I can.

Please feel Free to Contact Chad Danajka at (815)725-9001
or email: sales@cuttingedgecatering.com
Visit our Website: http://cuttingedgecatering.com/

Abbington Banquets in Glen Ellyn is a beautiful hall and very easy to work with. Give them a call and see if your date is available. Hall can accomodate 100-1200 people. 630-942-8600, also find them on Facebook.

Arrowhead Golf Club is saddened to hear of this unfortunate situation. For any brides and grooms left in the cold, we would welcome any inquiries for our scenic, 300 person venue, complete with an outdoor ceremony site. We are owned and operated by the Wheaton Park District, and are a “Best of Knot” 2012 winner.

If you bring in your contract, we will do our very best to accommodate your previous goals and still make your day special.
More importantly, even if your date is unavailable, we would still like to offer our expertise with a consultation to help you recover and choose a new venue and navigate the world of vendors. Please feel free to view us at www.arrowheadgolfclub.org or contact us at events@wheatonparks.org or (630)653-5802.

Greetings Montefiori Bride's & Groom's:

We too are so sorry that Montefiori closed this way for you... It is truly a shame. We also were not informed that they Closed until last week; brides & grooms started calling us to ask for help because they knew we did all the Catering & Food-Only for Montefiori!! I am the Sales & Marketing Manager for Taste Of Home Catering & we would love to help re-plan your Wedding. We have provided excellent Food for Montefiori as their only "in house caterer" for the past 2 seasons (2010 - 2011). We plan & provide Full Service Catering (Food, Rentals, Servers, Bartenders & more) for all sized events! We have many friends & connections in the market that may still have space available for your Wedding date!! Please call me for more details & how we can help you with your special days planning & catering needs!

Very Truly Yours,

Daniel T. Bochlas
Sales & Marketing Manager
Taste of Home Catering, Inc.
5815 South Madison Avenue
Hinsdale, IL 60521
phone: 630-323-7979
fax: 630-323-8482
tohcdaniel@aol.com
www.tasteofhomecatering.com
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Check out Events at Independence Grove in Libertyville...It's Amazing and Gorgeous

I am the Wedding & Catering Sales Manager for The Abbey Resort in Fontana Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Geneva. I am truely sorry to hear about this unfortunate situation. I also wanted to offer my services to anyone who may need help.

We have 3 banquet spaces to accomodate 50 - 500 people, and still have many dates open this summer. Our unique outdoor ceremony space overlooks Lake Geneva and our Harbor Ballroom has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the harbor. We also have a 220 person outdoor climate controlled tent on the west side of our property.

If you bring in your contract, I will do my best to accomoate the pricing structure you were hoping for at the Montefiori.

I'm truely sorry for the stress this has caused all of you, but hope to help make your day perfect!

Pam Linker
linker@theabbeyresort.com
262-275-1493
269 Fontana Blvd
Fontana, WI 53125

Jean Fee, CMP
Wyndham Lisle
We were so sorry to hear of the closing of Montfiori. I understand how upsetting that is to the couples that had booked their wedding reception at that location.
The Wyndham Lisle has prime dates still available for 2012 and I would be happy to assist you in your planning process. We have a convenient location that is easily reached by major expressways. The hotel would also be able to offer your guests special rates on guest rooms.
Thank you for your consideration.
Jean Fee, CMP
Catering Manager
Wyndham Lisle Chicago Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Direct line 630-577-6028
3000 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
Be Well
www.wyndhamlislehotel.com

NEW TENTED OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE IS THE SUBURBS!!!!
www.banburyfairevents.com ph # 708-978-7198. Banbury Fair of Bartlett is a beautiful outdoor venue with lots of charm and amazing character. For the brides who were booked at Montifiori, we will offer you a special discount off our property if you schedule to take a tour of the grounds with us by the end of the year. Breathtaking "Father of the Bride" illuminated white tents, cascading waterfall in the cocktail area, beautiful flowers adorn the Ceremony Garden, the antique barns and boutique shops of Banbury Fair amuse your guests and create a memorable day for all to cherish. Your event, your Way on Your Budget is our motto! We are more economical than Montifiori and have a solid event staff that is dependable and will be here for you every step during the wedding planning process. You are able to use your own caterer, or one of ours on our preferred list who are joining us in giving discounts to Montifiori brides. Please check out our 10 minute video of our grounds at Banbury Fair by clicking on the view video window of our website. www.banburyfairevents.com or call me directly fro more information and to check dates for 2012 at Valerie : 847-909-9477

To the brides, grooms and families that have booked with Montefiori, I would like to offer the immediate assistance of La Cuisine Catering.
We work with many different venues in the area and would be more than willing to help in any way we can. We have been in business for 30 years and can give you assistance in finding a venue, linen, china, floral, photographers, disc jockeys, staffing and of course cuisine. Please feel free to contact us at 630-691-1700 and check out our website www.lacuisinecatering.com

The Holiday Inn Elgin feels terrible for this happening to all of the brides and grooms with the plans of a perfect wedding.

We still want to make that wedding perfect for you!

Call Kristin at 847-488-9000 or kristin@hichicagonw.com for more information and special discounts!

www.holidayinnweddings.webs.com

Hello...My name is Jennifer and I am the banquet manager at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, IL. I wanted to reach out to all of you couples that have been left in this situation, I can't even imagine what you must be feeling.

We still have dates available in 2012 including some prime Saturdays in June. We would certainly be willing to work with you to make sure you have the amazing wedding you deserve and turn this back into a happy occasion!! Please feel free to contact me by phone or email for more info and to check availabilty. Check out our website and facebook page for photos, reviews and more info as well.

Sincerely,
Jennifer

Jennifer Sjoblom
Idlewild Country Club
19201 Dixie Hwy.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-798-0514 x-15

www.idlewildcc.net

Find us on Facebook for more info and photos!!!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flossmoor-IL/Idlewild-Country-Club/340478802052#!/pages/Flossmoor-IL/Idlewild-Country-Club/340478802052

Dear Brides & Grooms:

I just wanted to touch base with you all and let you know that Taste Of Home Catering has been successfully finding venues for brides & grooms that are in need of a venue for their 2012 Weddings! We provided excellent & delicious food & catering for Montefiori for the 2010 & 2011 seasons & have received fabulous reviews & awards; many have book there because they knew we provided all the food! Please do not hesitate to contact me to help you more. Thank you to all the brides & grooms that have already reached out to me...we look forward to making your special day even more amazing! Happy Holiday's to you all & many blessings & love for a Great New Year.

Very Truly Yours,

Daniel T. Bochlas
Sales & Marketing Manager
Taste of Home Catering, Inc.
5815 South Madison Avenue
Hinsdale, IL 60521
phone: 630-323-7979
fax: 630-323-8482
tohcdaniel@aol.com
www.tasteofhomecatering.com
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