We haven't fallen in love with a venue and are debating between the following options:
Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling
Pros: neat old space, good value for how nice it is, large unique non-banquet seeming space
Cons: 200 person minimum (I would feel more comfortable with 175), no outdoor space for the bigger room, formal-doesn't feel as much 'like us'
Country Squire in Grayslake
Pros: Outdoor space, very organized and professional, large enough, can walk to a hotel
Cons: A relative got married here and could be touchy about it, very old school, not as personal
White Deer Run Golf Club Libertyville
Pros: More modern, out door space, seemed less set in stone with what they do, less likely to be booked up
Cons: Seemed less organized, no reviews or ratings that I can find
We also looked at Independence Grove (love the room but way too expensive and unfriendly service), Illinois Beach Resort (they charge a lot for that beach view, the room is less nice and more expensive than other places, could use a remodel), Seasons at Long Grove (concerns with handicap accessibiltiy) the barn at Prairie Crossing (a little on the small side for our guest list)
Anyone have feedback on those venues or ideas on how to break the stalemate and just book somewhere so we can get married?