Cotillion Banquets - Palatine, Illinois

Alex M.

As a self-proclaimed Type-A groom, I had extremely high expectations for our wedding reception, and Tom, George, and the entire team at Cotillion Banquets absolutely nailed it. From the first meeting to the very last dance, they executed everything with incredible attention to detail, professionalism, and care.
The venue itself was stunning – from the elegant chandeliers to the beautifully set tables. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and they made sure that our vision was brought to life flawlessly. Tom’s experience and calm demeanor made the planning process seamless, and George, our day-of coordinator, ensured everything ran like clockwork. Even when I was hovering over the details and asking for last-minute adjustments, they handled it all with patience and precision.
Let’s talk about the food – because wow. We had chicken, steak, and salmon, and every dish was cooked to perfection. Our guests kept raving about how flavorful and tender everything was. The appetizers were spot on, the mocktails were refreshingly creative, and the desserts were an absolute hit (just look at the photos!). The entire menu was a crowd-pleaser, and the presentation was top-notch.
The service was impeccable. The staff was prompt, courteous, and always one step ahead. Plates were cleared smoothly, drinks were refilled before anyone could even ask, and the overall flow of the evening was flawless. I was amazed at how they managed to keep everything running perfectly in sync.
We were so impressed that we’ve already booked Cotillion Banquets for another family event. That’s how confident we are in Tom, George, and their entire team. If you want a banquet hall that delivers on its promises, goes above and beyond, and makes sure your big day is everything you imagined (even if you’re a little overbearing like me), Cotillion Banquets is the place to go.
Thank you, Tom, George, and the entire team, for making our wedding an unforgettable experience!

Max F.

We had our wedding reception at The Cotillion, and it was truly the most amazing night of our lives. From the moment we began planning, George and Tom made us feel like their top priority, taking care of every single detail to ensure our special day was perfect. George was an incredible guide throughout the entire process—he helped us plan every aspect of the evening and walked us through each step with care and precision. His attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine passion for making our vision come to life were unmatched. He truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was flawless.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The elegant decor, spacious layout, and beautifully lit ambiance created the perfect setting for our celebration. The Cotillion had everything we could have ever wanted for our reception and more. And the food was nothing short of phenomenal! We had the filet mignon, chicken athena, and salmon options. We are still receiving compliments from our guests, who couldn’t stop raving about how delicious and high-quality everything was. The cuisine here is truly Grade A, and it added so much to the overall experience.

What made the experience even more special was the warmth and kindness of the entire Cotillion team, especially George. Not only did we have the most amazing night at this perfect venue, but we also feel like we’ve become a part of The Cotillion family. George has been such a blessing to us—not only during the wedding planning process but even after. He arranged for us to stay at his family’s beachfront hotel on the beautiful island of Skiathos, Greece, for our honeymoon! We enjoyed a week-long getaway on a pristine island, complete with breathtaking beaches, mouthwatering food, and the warmest hospitality we could have ever dreamed of. It was truly the trip of a lifetime and the perfect way to begin our married life together.

We cannot thank The Cotillion staff—and especially George—enough for making our wedding day and beyond so extraordinary. It was everything we hoped for and more. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that delivers not just excellence but unforgettable experiences, The Cotillion is the place. 10/10 recommend!

Danielle V.

When I began planning my daughter's Quinceañera about a year ago, I had always had the Cotillion in the back of my mind to consider booking. I had remembered attending events & weddings over 20 years ago and remembered how beautiful the hall was. When I brought my daughter into the venue, the Cotillion has maintained its elegance. There is just a certain level of class when you walk into the main entry. Each room is well maintained and equally beautiful. I feel it is important to mention this, because some venues aren't kept up and it shows. The Cotillion is always neat and clean and simply beautiful. The chandeliers alone are enough to make you want to book your party there.
We were greeted by a gentleman named George. George immediately welcomes you into the Cotillion home. I say home because I felt like family. George not only listens to what you're looking for, but he has the knowledge and understanding and respect of all the cultures and their traditions. George ensures that everything will be handled with white glove treatment, and he does NOT disappoint.
I worked with George over the past year, we constantly communicated, as I always had questions and wanting input regarding vendors. George provided me with referrals of vendors and always asked me to provide feedback on my experience with them as he wanted to make sure he was giving his clients a good solid vendor to work with. He did NOT fail. George was always gracious and patient with me and made me feel at ease with the event. George understands the pressure and stress with events of this magnitude, he was always kind, reassuring which put me at ease. I put 100% of my trust in him to handle my daughter's special day and he did NOT disappoint.
We ran into a couple of hiccups with having to change the date of our event and changing of color schemes and changes to headcount and last minute vendor change and while these changes were big stressors to me, one call to George and he immediately took the pressure off of me and handled the issues for me, by reassuring me, making phone calls to help me find a new vendor and just overall having the confidence to assure me everything was fine. Through the course of the year George helped guide me through meal options, addressed allergy concerns, took the time to help me and created my "allergy free" dessert table. (I had 2). These are just some of the outstanding experiences with George, Tom and the Cotillion.
Let me get to the event itself. So as everyone says "Prepare for things to go wrong on the day of the event". That is NOT what we experienced whatsoever! When I walked into the room (that George assured and reassured that I would love) HE DID NOT FAIL!!! The room was absolutely stunning. Nothing was missed, George and team did NOT disappoint. Sure I hired the vendors but George strategically placed everything in the room, he knew what we needed and where it should go. The room was simply amazing!
As I entered the room, I was treated like a Queen, and it wasn't even my day. Luba, the head server immediately greeted me and tended to all of my needs. She took everything very seriously and made sure we were well taken care of. The entire event went without any hiccups, it was just beautiful.
Now for the food! This may sound biased (even though I'm not Greek), but I swear anytime there is a Greek Chef preparing food, the food is absolutely AMAZING! The homemade Cream of Broccoli soup was divine, the entrée was a delectable chicken Vesuvio served with Greek potatoes and Green beans. Simply Amazing.
The team of Tom, Gus & George is an amazing trio that will ensure your important occasion is designed around your ideas & dreams and they will execute to ensure those dreams become a reality. I have been on cloud 9 since my daughter's event this past Saturday, not only with the love of family and friends that filled the room, but with the love and care the Staff provided to us. George, Tom and the Cotillion hold a special place in mine and my daughter's heart.

DRX L.

It's been a year since our Wedding Day! September 22, 2023 last year. It's nice to look back on our wedding day especially our wedding reception.

We highly recommend Cotillion Banquets on all events especially Weddings. Cotillion Banquets will make it more special, especially George. George is like every Bride's Fairy Godmother, he'll make sure everything you wish for on your dream wedding set up will be granted.

We went to a lot of banquets like more than 10 banquets , then we found Cotillion Banquets. Cotillion Banquets is not the typical banquets that they will just hand you their brochure and just call back if you wanna book them or not. Cotillion Banquets are very professional, they will explain to you everything, literally everything they are very transparent. Budget wise, they are very accommodating they will try everything to meet with your budget. We are grateful for George, he was really great for making it easy for us and less stressful.

Food is really amazing. we enjoyed every meal we had. Our guests we're really happy with the food. Desert Table is really great. Thank you George for allowing us to have Bar Set - up in front before the party starts. Over all set - up really looks amazing all my requests we're granted.

Again thank you so much George for making our wedding very memorable. Everyone not only us are very happy with our wedding reception.

We also wanna thank your team for helping you to make our wedding very successful. Thank you to all the chefs and kitchen staff that prepared all the food, and deserts. To all the servers and bar tenders who served us and our guests.

with love
Crystal & Zandrix

Svetta G.

Exceptional Experience at The Cotillion!

We recently celebrated my husband's birthday at The Cotillion, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. George treated us like family and went above and beyond to ensure our event was perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better service.

The venue itself is immaculate, with a beautiful and welcoming atmosphere. The food was simply delicious, and they were incredibly accommodating in meeting all of our guests' dietary restrictions. The staff was outstanding—friendly, professional, and always attentive to our needs.

We highly recommend The Cotillion for any special occasion and will definitely be returning for our next event. Thank you for making our celebration so memorable!

Taylor Y.

Our wedding was held on 4-7-2024. George did exactly what he said he would do for the ceremony and reception. The ceremony and reception turned out to be absolutely beautiful. George made the process seamless. He handled all the details which made us not even need a wedding coordinator. The guests raved about how amazing the food was!!! Everything George said he would do, he did. I am so happy we went with the Cotillion Banquets. I highly recommend this venue for your CEREMONY and RECEPTION or reception only. I was very nervous about how everything would turn out but in the end it was perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. George even let us use the bridal suite to do our hair and makeup hours before the event! What a blessing it was to have someone care as much as he does. He made our big perfect and without any issues. Thank you!

Jessika T.

Our Wedding was held on Sunday August 25th, 2024 at the Cotillion. It was the happiest and most incredible day of our lives! George and Tom executed every single thing they promised us for months. At first I was a very worried bride and in the months leading up to the wedding I didn’t know what to expect. But they were AMAZING! They set up the room in a very elegant and detail oriented manner, they also set up the cocktail hour and it looked even better than I could ever imagine. Everyone was raving about how good the food was and the service was fast and efficient. George is super detail oriented which I loved! George set up all the cocktail hour props from the audio phone book to the mirrors, 360 photobooth, seating chart and then he helped us choose the most elegant charger plates and even helped me design the menu and thank you cards! Every time I texted him to ask him a question he would call me back immediately! And Tom was kind enough to meet my Mom and give her a tour on his day off because she flew from overseas to help me plan 6 months in advance. We had an open bar wedding until 1:30am and George and Tom stayed till then making sure everything was under control. I wish I can relive this day over and over again. Thank you Cotillion, you exceeded all my expectations and made our wedding a very memorable one.

Ifedayo K.

We recently hosted our wedding at Cotillion Banquet Hall, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, George was an incredible help—his patience, support, and dedication throughout the planning process made everything so much easier.

George truly went above and beyond, especially when we faced a last-minute challenge with our original caterer increasing their prices. He stepped in and accommodated us with an amazing catering option that fit perfectly within our budget. Despite most of our guests being African, the food was absolutely delicious—every single dish was well-prepared and enjoyed by all.

The event space itself was stunning, and the organization, workflow, and final presentation exceeded our expectations. George’s staff was incredibly professional and kind, ensuring that our special day went smoothly.

George is truly a great host, and we have no doubt that anyone who chooses Cotillion Banquet Hall under his management will have an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this venue!
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