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Celebrate with a Venue as Timeless as your Love
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection is a wedding venue located near downtown Chicago in Oak Brook, IL. You can celebrate your love story surrounded by history and old-world glamour. The hotel boasts a timeless aesthetic with luxurious interiors and modern accents ensuring a sophisticated backdrop for your special day. The hotel is surrounded by greenery and manicured lawns so you can enjoy a private and peaceful setting for your outdoor ceremony and ballroom reception. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection marries classic elegance with contemporary style. From the moment you enter the chandelier-adorned lobby, the merging of vintage glamour and cutting-edge furnishings is apparent and sets the tone for refined revelry. During warm sunny months, you can say âI doâ in a garden ceremony, amidst a spectacular fountain feature and a palatial-style terrace. Guests can explore the landscaped gardens during cocktail hour, with numerous pretty backdrops ideal for wedding photographs. Inside, evening receptions are held in the event space of your choice. This spacious venue is home to 14 event rooms and has a capacity for 600 guests. A snapshot of decor details includes large Georgian windows, ambient lighting, and tasteful decor that is ideal for formal dinners and grand parties. There is no shortage of accommodation for out-of-town guests at this hotel. The beautiful bedrooms boast an art-deco aesthetic, with custom furnishings, herringbone wooden flooring, Swarovski chandeliers comprising some of the defining features. During your stay, you can relax at the state-of-the-art spa before enjoying a meal and cocktails at the Colonial Room and Polo Lounge. The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection has everything you will need to curate the day of your dreams. Dedicated event staff will guide you through the planning process, from menu selection to tailored wedding packages. They recommend trusted vendors for your consideration and convenience. The on-site catering personnel customizes culinary options to reflect your theme and desired setup. For a once-in-a-lifetime celebration characterized by grandeur and hospitality excellence, connect with a member of the team today and begin planning a day to remember.
Amenities & Details
Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBallroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Park, Restaurant
Business AttributesHispanic or Latinx-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
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View PricesThe Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection Reviews
Alexandra Palmer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our wedding at the Drake was perfection from start to finish. The staff was incredibly helpful both ahead of the wedding and all wedding weekend long. Melissa was our coordinator at the Drake and was organized, responsive and kind. After the wedding we received so many compliments from guests about the elegant event space.
Reviewed on 15-11-2023
Our wedding at the Drake was perfection from start to finish. The staff was incredibly helpful both ahead of the wedding and all wedding weekend long. Melissa was our coordinator at the Drake and was organized, responsive and kind. After the wedding we received so many compliments from guests about the elegant event space.
Reviewed on 15-11-2023
Anita Sterling (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My wife Kelly and I fell in love with The Drake Oak Brook the moment we laid eyes on it. A big part of what sold it for us though was the catering sales manager and our point person, Melissa Smith. She immediately made us feel so comfortable in what can be a very overwhelming process. Throughout the year she was checking up on us, answering any and all questions (both our good and dumb ones), and making us feel confident that our day would go exactly how we'd want it to. We were very impressed with her professionalism as we could tell she has clocked a lot of hours in this industry. It was easy to tell that she takes her job very seriously and takes pride in providing the best experience for her people. One of the number one compliments we heard from our guests after our wedding was how sharp the staff was at The Drake. This didn't surprise us at all as we got a taste of this at our wedding tasting earlier in the year. We're thrilled that something that we put so much love and care into felt so reciprocated and then some. Even though we experienced rain on our wedding day that resulted in us having to move our ceremony inside, this venue's interior is just as beautiful as its exterior so it all worked out in the end.
Reviewed on 07-11-2023
My wife Kelly and I fell in love with The Drake Oak Brook the moment we laid eyes on it. A big part of what sold it for us though was the catering sales manager and our point person, Melissa Smith. She immediately made us feel so comfortable in what can be a very overwhelming process. Throughout the year she was checking up on us, answering any and all questions (both our good and dumb ones), and making us feel confident that our day would go exactly how we'd want it to. We were very impressed with her professionalism as we could tell she has clocked a lot of hours in this industry. It was easy to tell that she takes her job very seriously and takes pride in providing the best experience for her people. One of the number one compliments we heard from our guests after our wedding was how sharp the staff was at The Drake. This didn't surprise us at all as we got a taste of this at our wedding tasting earlier in the year. We're thrilled that something that we put so much love and care into felt so reciprocated and then some. Even though we experienced rain on our wedding day that resulted in us having to move our ceremony inside, this venue's interior is just as beautiful as its exterior so it all worked out in the end.
Reviewed on 07-11-2023
Ron Torres (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
This past Saturday we held our daughterâs wedding at The Drake Hotel in Oakbrook, IL.The event team at the Drake were fantastic to work with throughout the process. Their guidance in planning the perfect wedding was professionally and caring. They presented three packages we chose the Champagne package which was perfect for our 136 guests.The selection of Hor dâ oeuvres, soups, salads, and entrees were outstanding.We also had a phenomenal sweet table and late evening snacks as part of the package.The service by the wait staff and bartenders was absolutely first class. The attention to detail by set up team and support staff could not have been better. If we had questions or concerns up to and including the wedding day, they had people available to address them immediately.The comments we received from our guests probably summarizes it best.âThe most elegant wedding we have ever attended â.âEverything about this wedding was absolutely beautiful. The food and service were exceptional â.âThank you for inviting us to the BEST wedding we have ever attended.ââYou guys picked the perfect place for your daughterâs wedding it was excellent.These were just an example of the many complements we received.All this was a result of working with our event sales manger Karla and her superior team working with us to make our daughterâs wedding a very wonderful memorable day!!!
Reviewed on 16-10-2023
This past Saturday we held our daughterâs wedding at The Drake Hotel in Oakbrook, IL.The event team at the Drake were fantastic to work with throughout the process. Their guidance in planning the perfect wedding was professionally and caring. They presented three packages we chose the Champagne package which was perfect for our 136 guests.The selection of Hor dâ oeuvres, soups, salads, and entrees were outstanding.We also had a phenomenal sweet table and late evening snacks as part of the package.The service by the wait staff and bartenders was absolutely first class. The attention to detail by set up team and support staff could not have been better. If we had questions or concerns up to and including the wedding day, they had people available to address them immediately.The comments we received from our guests probably summarizes it best.âThe most elegant wedding we have ever attended â.âEverything about this wedding was absolutely beautiful. The food and service were exceptional â.âThank you for inviting us to the BEST wedding we have ever attended.ââYou guys picked the perfect place for your daughterâs wedding it was excellent.These were just an example of the many complements we received.All this was a result of working with our event sales manger Karla and her superior team working with us to make our daughterâs wedding a very wonderful memorable day!!!
Reviewed on 16-10-2023
Katie Maslar (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I had my bridal shower in the flower room for tea. The staff did a wonderful job and room was so beautiful!
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
I had my bridal shower in the flower room for tea. The staff did a wonderful job and room was so beautiful!
Reviewed on 11-10-2023
Tom Prinske (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Everything was absolutely terrific from start to finish. Melissa, and all the staff were incredible to work with, professional, considerate and extremely helpful.We could not have been happier with how the entire weekend worked out. 5/5 Stars!!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2023
Everything was absolutely terrific from start to finish. Melissa, and all the staff were incredible to work with, professional, considerate and extremely helpful.We could not have been happier with how the entire weekend worked out. 5/5 Stars!!!
Reviewed on 03-10-2023
Sarah Fisher (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Can not say enough wonderful things about having our wedding at The Drake Oak Brook. We had our wedding here on 9/16/23 and everything was absolutely amazing. We worked with Melissa and she was awesome - extremely organized, personable, responsive, and just great to work with! All of our guests loved the food, service, ambiance, etc. Would not have imagined our wedding anywhere else.
Reviewed on 30-09-2023
Can not say enough wonderful things about having our wedding at The Drake Oak Brook. We had our wedding here on 9/16/23 and everything was absolutely amazing. We worked with Melissa and she was awesome - extremely organized, personable, responsive, and just great to work with! All of our guests loved the food, service, ambiance, etc. Would not have imagined our wedding anywhere else.
Reviewed on 30-09-2023
Cailyn Harrington (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our dream wedding at The Drake Oakbrook. Karla & Jodi from the Drakeâs event coordinating staff were amazing to work with. The food, service, and ambiance was everything we wanted and more. Our friends and family continue to rave about our wedding and we will remember and cherish our wedding day for the rest of our lives!
Reviewed on 05-09-2023
We had our dream wedding at The Drake Oakbrook. Karla & Jodi from the Drakeâs event coordinating staff were amazing to work with. The food, service, and ambiance was everything we wanted and more. Our friends and family continue to rave about our wedding and we will remember and cherish our wedding day for the rest of our lives!
Reviewed on 05-09-2023
Haley Carney (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our experience at The Drake Oak Brook was incredibly special! This was the first venue we saw and we loved how friendly everyone was and how beautiful the space was. We met with Karla who was very kind and truly a life saver! Karla helped us to create our dream venue and we canât thank her enough. Karla and Jodi were our communication leading up to the wedding and it was prompt and we always understood the tasks we had to complete. Our questions were always answered quickly and with a response that handled our request. On our wedding day the Drake staff was very helpful to our parents setting up and the staff at our wedding were amazing! This venue is absolutely stunning and everyone did everything they could to make this the best day ever!! We could no be happier with our choice and would recommend this venue for future events!
Reviewed on 24-07-2023
Our experience at The Drake Oak Brook was incredibly special! This was the first venue we saw and we loved how friendly everyone was and how beautiful the space was. We met with Karla who was very kind and truly a life saver! Karla helped us to create our dream venue and we canât thank her enough. Karla and Jodi were our communication leading up to the wedding and it was prompt and we always understood the tasks we had to complete. Our questions were always answered quickly and with a response that handled our request. On our wedding day the Drake staff was very helpful to our parents setting up and the staff at our wedding were amazing! This venue is absolutely stunning and everyone did everything they could to make this the best day ever!! We could no be happier with our choice and would recommend this venue for future events!
Reviewed on 24-07-2023
Kim Landego (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Drake Oak Brook was a fabulous venue to host our wedding. Everything they said they would do they did. There were no hidden costs and everything was done in a professional manner. The wedding Coordinators were wonderful as well. Thank you Drake for a memorable wedding !!!!
Reviewed on 19-07-2023
Drake Oak Brook was a fabulous venue to host our wedding. Everything they said they would do they did. There were no hidden costs and everything was done in a professional manner. The wedding Coordinators were wonderful as well. Thank you Drake for a memorable wedding !!!!
Reviewed on 19-07-2023
Reilley Sullivan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We held our wedding at The Drake Oak Brook and it was a wonderful experience. From the outset, the wedding coordinators were extremely supportive, responsive, accommodating, and professional when helping us to plan our day. The venue exceeded our expectations as the Three Oaks Room, Flower Room, Veranda, and Grand Ballroom were all utilized to accommodate our large wedding. The space was elegant, clean, and first-class. The food and beverages were excellent. Many of our guests commented about the quality of the food. The service was exceptional and the staff worked diligently to stay within our dinner timeline.The hotel staff made the check-in process seamless for our guests. The bellman was helpful in loading our belongings for the wedding into the space before the event. Overall, the entire staff at The Drake Oak Brook were phenomenal.The banquet coordinator on site during the day of our wedding was exceptional. She was helpful, polite, and polished. She made our guests feel welcome from start to finish. We felt like we were her priority and she did everything in her power to make our wedding dreams come true. Overall, we would highly recommend hosting your wedding at The Drake Oak Brook. The event space, staff, food and beverage, hotel accommodations, etc. were second to none. We received positive feedback from our wedding guests regarding The Drake Oak Brook and are so thankful we chose this venue for our wedding day.
Reviewed on 12-07-2023
We held our wedding at The Drake Oak Brook and it was a wonderful experience. From the outset, the wedding coordinators were extremely supportive, responsive, accommodating, and professional when helping us to plan our day. The venue exceeded our expectations as the Three Oaks Room, Flower Room, Veranda, and Grand Ballroom were all utilized to accommodate our large wedding. The space was elegant, clean, and first-class. The food and beverages were excellent. Many of our guests commented about the quality of the food. The service was exceptional and the staff worked diligently to stay within our dinner timeline.The hotel staff made the check-in process seamless for our guests. The bellman was helpful in loading our belongings for the wedding into the space before the event. Overall, the entire staff at The Drake Oak Brook were phenomenal.The banquet coordinator on site during the day of our wedding was exceptional. She was helpful, polite, and polished. She made our guests feel welcome from start to finish. We felt like we were her priority and she did everything in her power to make our wedding dreams come true. Overall, we would highly recommend hosting your wedding at The Drake Oak Brook. The event space, staff, food and beverage, hotel accommodations, etc. were second to none. We received positive feedback from our wedding guests regarding The Drake Oak Brook and are so thankful we chose this venue for our wedding day.
Reviewed on 12-07-2023
Maggie Stotzer (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the most amazing wedding at The Drake! My husband and I were looking for a one stop shop for our wedding, and The Drake delivered! We held our ceremony outside at the Gazebo, our cocktail hour on the Veranda wraparound balcony, and our reception in the Three Oaks Room. Everything flowed perfectly and every corner of The Drake was gorgeous! Our guests were RAVING about this venue. From the food, to the convenience, to all the beautiful photo backdrops, we couldn't have asked for anything more. The whole staff (especially our coordinators Jodi and Karla) were extremely attentive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Thank you so much to The Drake for helping us host the best day of our lives - we are forever grateful! For anyone searching for their wedding venue, you cannot go wrong with The Drake Oak Brook!
Reviewed on 26-06-2023
We had the most amazing wedding at The Drake! My husband and I were looking for a one stop shop for our wedding, and The Drake delivered! We held our ceremony outside at the Gazebo, our cocktail hour on the Veranda wraparound balcony, and our reception in the Three Oaks Room. Everything flowed perfectly and every corner of The Drake was gorgeous! Our guests were RAVING about this venue. From the food, to the convenience, to all the beautiful photo backdrops, we couldn't have asked for anything more. The whole staff (especially our coordinators Jodi and Karla) were extremely attentive, helpful, and easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Thank you so much to The Drake for helping us host the best day of our lives - we are forever grateful! For anyone searching for their wedding venue, you cannot go wrong with The Drake Oak Brook!
Reviewed on 26-06-2023
Judy Byrnes (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The wedding at The Drake Oakbrook that we hosted for our daughter was absolutely wonderful. The accommodations were lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were all gracious and helpful. We could not have asked for a more outstanding venue.
Reviewed on 04-06-2023
The wedding at The Drake Oakbrook that we hosted for our daughter was absolutely wonderful. The accommodations were lovely, the food was delicious and the staff were all gracious and helpful. We could not have asked for a more outstanding venue.
Reviewed on 04-06-2023
Christina Cascella (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The Drake Oakbrook and all of their staff made our wedding day a dream come true. From the beginning of wedding planning until the day of our wedding, there was efficient communication. We were amazed at how gorgeous the room turned out and how unique the indoor/outdoor locations were. Food and service was outstanding!
Reviewed on 30-05-2023
The Drake Oakbrook and all of their staff made our wedding day a dream come true. From the beginning of wedding planning until the day of our wedding, there was efficient communication. We were amazed at how gorgeous the room turned out and how unique the indoor/outdoor locations were. Food and service was outstanding!
Reviewed on 30-05-2023
Alyssa Pressley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2023
The Drake is an outstanding wedding venue. Beautiful grounds and interior. Quick and fast communication throughout the whole wedding planning process. Helped set up decorations for wedding reception. Food was amazing. Helped clean up at the end of the night. Could not be more pleased with how smooth the evening went. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
Wedding Date 20-05-2023
The Drake is an outstanding wedding venue. Beautiful grounds and interior. Quick and fast communication throughout the whole wedding planning process. Helped set up decorations for wedding reception. Food was amazing. Helped clean up at the end of the night. Could not be more pleased with how smooth the evening went. Thank you so much!
Reviewed on 24-05-2023
Kathleen Harsh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2023
Our wedding was the best day of our lives, in large part due to the wonderful venue we chose of the Drake Oak Brook! The event team were easy to work with and responsive to our many questions and requests. On the day of the actual event, we were blown away by how perfectly the venue flowed between cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing- it was absolutely perfect to be able to use both an outdoor space and an indoor space the whole night. We also felt so well-treated by the staff on the event day, with multiple team members checking in our every need and even making sure we took time away from the party to make sure we had much needed appetizers. Endless thanks and gratitude to the team at the Drake!
Reviewed on 22-05-2023
Wedding Date 06-05-2023
Our wedding was the best day of our lives, in large part due to the wonderful venue we chose of the Drake Oak Brook! The event team were easy to work with and responsive to our many questions and requests. On the day of the actual event, we were blown away by how perfectly the venue flowed between cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing- it was absolutely perfect to be able to use both an outdoor space and an indoor space the whole night. We also felt so well-treated by the staff on the event day, with multiple team members checking in our every need and even making sure we took time away from the party to make sure we had much needed appetizers. Endless thanks and gratitude to the team at the Drake!
Reviewed on 22-05-2023
Nikki Beechy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2022
We got married at The Drake on NYE and it was the most special night ever. Melissa and all of the staff made it so easy and fun to get married here! All of our guests could not stop raving about how much fun they had and how incredible everything was from the staff to the food. 10/10 would recommend this venue to anyone!!!
Reviewed on 10-01-2023
Wedding Date 31-12-2022
We got married at The Drake on NYE and it was the most special night ever. Melissa and all of the staff made it so easy and fun to get married here! All of our guests could not stop raving about how much fun they had and how incredible everything was from the staff to the food. 10/10 would recommend this venue to anyone!!!
Reviewed on 10-01-2023
Nicole H (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We got married this past weekend at the Drake Oak Brook and it was amazing start to finish. Working with Karla, Jodi and Fabiola on making our perfect day come to life was wonderful. They made sure every detail was planned and answered my many, many email questions promptly. I even got to see them on the wedding day which was so great!The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the entire team was so welcoming and accommodating. They checked in with the groom and I multiple times throughout the weekend and wedding day to make sure every detail was perfect. We got so many compliments on the food, the team and the beautiful venue. I couldnât recommend the Drake Oak Brook more for your wedding.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Wedding Date 29-10-2022
We got married this past weekend at the Drake Oak Brook and it was amazing start to finish. Working with Karla, Jodi and Fabiola on making our perfect day come to life was wonderful. They made sure every detail was planned and answered my many, many email questions promptly. I even got to see them on the wedding day which was so great!The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the entire team was so welcoming and accommodating. They checked in with the groom and I multiple times throughout the weekend and wedding day to make sure every detail was perfect. We got so many compliments on the food, the team and the beautiful venue. I couldnât recommend the Drake Oak Brook more for your wedding.
Reviewed on 01-11-2022
Kjersten Hewes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
We loved having our wedding at The Drake! The grounds were beautiful and the reception being in the Three Oaks room (with all the windows) was simply gorgeous. Karla Caldera was excellent to work with and she helped us pivot to have our wedding ceremony at their Gazebo on the grounds at the last minute due to COVID issues. It was a stressful week leading up to the wedding but Karla and team were amazing and ultimately helped us with the ceremony and throw a great party. The guests loved the food and late night snacks, and the patio off the reception space was just perfect. I'm so glad we went with The Drake and can't recommend it enough.
Reviewed on 12-10-2022
Wedding Date 23-09-2022
We loved having our wedding at The Drake! The grounds were beautiful and the reception being in the Three Oaks room (with all the windows) was simply gorgeous. Karla Caldera was excellent to work with and she helped us pivot to have our wedding ceremony at their Gazebo on the grounds at the last minute due to COVID issues. It was a stressful week leading up to the wedding but Karla and team were amazing and ultimately helped us with the ceremony and throw a great party. The guests loved the food and late night snacks, and the patio off the reception space was just perfect. I'm so glad we went with The Drake and can't recommend it enough.
Reviewed on 12-10-2022
Ryan OHern (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
- [ ] If your looking for a venue that is the perfect combination of elegant and intimate then this is the place! From the delicious food, to the professionalism of the staff, the organization during the planning process, to the gorgeous detailing of the entire venue, we could not recommend having your wedding here enough! The flower room with the live greenery wall made the perfect space for our ceremony, the veranda was the hit of the night as the setup was spacious and well lit to enjoy some time outside, and the ornate three oaks room allowed our guests to dance all night long. Thank you to Karla, Jodi, Ana, and the entire Drake staff for making our wedding PERFECT!
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Wedding Date 01-10-2022
- [ ] If your looking for a venue that is the perfect combination of elegant and intimate then this is the place! From the delicious food, to the professionalism of the staff, the organization during the planning process, to the gorgeous detailing of the entire venue, we could not recommend having your wedding here enough! The flower room with the live greenery wall made the perfect space for our ceremony, the veranda was the hit of the night as the setup was spacious and well lit to enjoy some time outside, and the ornate three oaks room allowed our guests to dance all night long. Thank you to Karla, Jodi, Ana, and the entire Drake staff for making our wedding PERFECT!
Reviewed on 06-10-2022
Kathy Galloza-Omar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2022
I must share my experience with everyone looking to book an event. I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for an amazing experience this past weekend to The Drake Oak Brook. I will need to recognize all the staff from The Drake on an Amazing job. Hosting our 25 Year Wedding Anniversary at The Drake was the best decision. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The staff and everyone involved in making this event happen were absolutely AMAZING. I cannot thank them enough for helping me through this process that turned out beyond expectations for us and all our guest. All our guest were raving about our event and The Drake made this happen. I appreciate their time, effort and multiple phone calls to make this event happen. This anniversary party was better than our actual wedding. We enjoyed every minute.
Reviewed on 18-08-2022
Wedding Date 14-08-2022
I must share my experience with everyone looking to book an event. I wanted to say THANK YOU so much for an amazing experience this past weekend to The Drake Oak Brook. I will need to recognize all the staff from The Drake on an Amazing job. Hosting our 25 Year Wedding Anniversary at The Drake was the best decision. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The staff and everyone involved in making this event happen were absolutely AMAZING. I cannot thank them enough for helping me through this process that turned out beyond expectations for us and all our guest. All our guest were raving about our event and The Drake made this happen. I appreciate their time, effort and multiple phone calls to make this event happen. This anniversary party was better than our actual wedding. We enjoyed every minute.
Reviewed on 18-08-2022
Ashleigh Ayers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-05-2022
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue! From the grounds, to the newly renovated beautiful rooms, the food - and best of all, the staff!My husband and I wanted a wedding venue that could be a one stop event. We had many friends and family come in from out of town and we knew we didn't want people jumping from place to place for the events. Once we found The Drake, we knew it was perfect. Unlike nearby venues, it was smaller, but also had private spaces to not feel as if we were all on top of each other. Our older family members did not have to walk far to get anywhere. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all on the grounds. We shut the bar down almost every night! Outside of the venue being near perfect, it was Karla and the hotel staff that really helped make the decision easy for us. From the initial email that Karla sent when I requested a quote, to meeting her in person, and throughout the entire process - I cannot say enough good things about her, Fabiola, and Anna. There were many times I would even call Karla to vent or to pick her mind on suggestions and advice and she was phenomenal.Even when the weather did not cooperate with our hopes, the wedding was still a hit and so beautiful. I kept telling the staff and Karla how they flat out spoiled us and made us feel special. From the bartenders, the front desk staff, the banquet team (and Enrique!) - they treated us like family.We would do it all again in a heartbeat and would not change a THING about our wedding and this venue!!
Reviewed on 17-05-2022
Wedding Date 06-05-2022
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue! From the grounds, to the newly renovated beautiful rooms, the food - and best of all, the staff!My husband and I wanted a wedding venue that could be a one stop event. We had many friends and family come in from out of town and we knew we didn't want people jumping from place to place for the events. Once we found The Drake, we knew it was perfect. Unlike nearby venues, it was smaller, but also had private spaces to not feel as if we were all on top of each other. Our older family members did not have to walk far to get anywhere. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all on the grounds. We shut the bar down almost every night! Outside of the venue being near perfect, it was Karla and the hotel staff that really helped make the decision easy for us. From the initial email that Karla sent when I requested a quote, to meeting her in person, and throughout the entire process - I cannot say enough good things about her, Fabiola, and Anna. There were many times I would even call Karla to vent or to pick her mind on suggestions and advice and she was phenomenal.Even when the weather did not cooperate with our hopes, the wedding was still a hit and so beautiful. I kept telling the staff and Karla how they flat out spoiled us and made us feel special. From the bartenders, the front desk staff, the banquet team (and Enrique!) - they treated us like family.We would do it all again in a heartbeat and would not change a THING about our wedding and this venue!!
Reviewed on 17-05-2022
Ruthann Enthof (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
We had our reception in the Flower Room of the Drake Oakbrook. They worked with us as we had to change our date 3 times with Covid an honored the pricing from 2020 for our 2021 event. Everything about it was amazing. We had both the room and the outdoor space for our cocktail hour and after dinner. It was really nice to have the outdoor space for the whole event. Everyone loved the food and the service was great. We also had many people staying at the hotel. The rooms have been redone and are very nice. Everyone who stayed there was very complementary of the hotel. The suite that they gave the us to get ready was perfect. We also had a post wedding breakfast buffet for our family and guests that stayed at the hotel the next morning. Everything was wonderful. Again, people commented on how good the food and service were. They made our day special and very easy for the bride and groom to host.
Reviewed on 05-01-2022
Wedding Date 11-07-2021
We had our reception in the Flower Room of the Drake Oakbrook. They worked with us as we had to change our date 3 times with Covid an honored the pricing from 2020 for our 2021 event. Everything about it was amazing. We had both the room and the outdoor space for our cocktail hour and after dinner. It was really nice to have the outdoor space for the whole event. Everyone loved the food and the service was great. We also had many people staying at the hotel. The rooms have been redone and are very nice. Everyone who stayed there was very complementary of the hotel. The suite that they gave the us to get ready was perfect. We also had a post wedding breakfast buffet for our family and guests that stayed at the hotel the next morning. Everything was wonderful. Again, people commented on how good the food and service were. They made our day special and very easy for the bride and groom to host.
Reviewed on 05-01-2022
Dana Lukasik (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2021
I fell in love with the Drake when attending high tea in 2018. I knew that the Drake was where I wanted to have my wedding. What I did not know was how truly amazing the staff is at the Drake. We worked with Jill Hare who is incredible, a joy to work with. She responded to emails promptly, never made me feel like I was bothering her with my million questions and was always so kind and sweet. The day of we worked with Anna who was also amazing and so easy to work with. I got ready at the Drake, Anna and Jill made a point to check on me several times which truly meant a lot. The food at the wedding was AMAZING!! Everyone is still talking about it. My husband and I also ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast and we were blown away with the food. We had a waitress the night before the wedding, we talked to her for over a half an hour and we ended our meal with hugs, she was the sweetest. Our hotel room was also beautiful, we were gifted champagne and a fruit and cheese tray as well. If I had to plan another wedding, I would hands down choose the Drake Oak Brook. I promise you will not be disappointed. Thank you to the Drake for the BEST wedding weekend, we can not thank you enough for making all our wedding dreams come true!!
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Wedding Date 24-09-2021
I fell in love with the Drake when attending high tea in 2018. I knew that the Drake was where I wanted to have my wedding. What I did not know was how truly amazing the staff is at the Drake. We worked with Jill Hare who is incredible, a joy to work with. She responded to emails promptly, never made me feel like I was bothering her with my million questions and was always so kind and sweet. The day of we worked with Anna who was also amazing and so easy to work with. I got ready at the Drake, Anna and Jill made a point to check on me several times which truly meant a lot. The food at the wedding was AMAZING!! Everyone is still talking about it. My husband and I also ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast and we were blown away with the food. We had a waitress the night before the wedding, we talked to her for over a half an hour and we ended our meal with hugs, she was the sweetest. Our hotel room was also beautiful, we were gifted champagne and a fruit and cheese tray as well. If I had to plan another wedding, I would hands down choose the Drake Oak Brook. I promise you will not be disappointed. Thank you to the Drake for the BEST wedding weekend, we can not thank you enough for making all our wedding dreams come true!!
Reviewed on 01-10-2021
Bre McCloud (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
Since the first time my husband and I stepped foot in The Drake, we knew it was our venue. Upon our first visit in 2019, we met with Gina. She walked us through the then under construction rooms. The hotel was at the time renovating its guest rooms to become part of the Marriott Autograph hotel collection. Let me tell you, it's tough to believe a sales person when she walks you through dusty hallways to one complete, albeit beautiful, room and says, \"Don't worry it'll be done by next summer.\"We researched countless additional venues and visited about six and nothing held a candle to the vibe, service and overall aesthetic of The Drake. So we really put our faith in the construction being done.The little touches are what really make this place wonderful. We had champagne with Gina when we signed our contract, our menu tasting with Michael was not only delicious, but also incredibly fun and the communication was clear and organized. When we decided to postpone our wedding an entire year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team made sure our date was available and kept us abreast of the changing event landscape so that we could plan accordingly. And guess what... the construction was beyond done by that point and The Drake is looking as beautiful as ever. Our wedding week was seamless. Michael arranged a time for us to drop off all of our decor two days before our event and stored everything in a safe place. Upon arrival at the venue the day of our wedding, Michael greeted us, said hello to our parents and delivered a plate of happy hour appetizers to the bridal party. The room looked impeccable and the evening could not have been more perfect. It really was the wedding of our dreams. Guests complimented us on the ambiance of the venue, the food and the accommodations. If we had to choose two things to improve upon, they'd be the room reservation system and the delivery of welcome bags for our guests. When booking rooms, guests needed to book through the Marriot system which was a bit unforgiving. There were a few instances where we were booking rooms on behalf of our guests or trying to work with Michael to acquire certain rooms we needed (which is out of his team's control). Additionally, we took the time to pack welcome bags for each of our guests staying at the hotel, but unfortunately less than half of our guests received them because they were not handed out at check-in. Overall, this place is a gem and we plan to celebrate our anniversary here every year. Michael and Gina are an incredible team and our experience was extremely positive and memorable. We'd work with this team to plan another event in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Wedding Date 16-07-2021
Since the first time my husband and I stepped foot in The Drake, we knew it was our venue. Upon our first visit in 2019, we met with Gina. She walked us through the then under construction rooms. The hotel was at the time renovating its guest rooms to become part of the Marriott Autograph hotel collection. Let me tell you, it's tough to believe a sales person when she walks you through dusty hallways to one complete, albeit beautiful, room and says, \"Don't worry it'll be done by next summer.\"We researched countless additional venues and visited about six and nothing held a candle to the vibe, service and overall aesthetic of The Drake. So we really put our faith in the construction being done.The little touches are what really make this place wonderful. We had champagne with Gina when we signed our contract, our menu tasting with Michael was not only delicious, but also incredibly fun and the communication was clear and organized. When we decided to postpone our wedding an entire year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team made sure our date was available and kept us abreast of the changing event landscape so that we could plan accordingly. And guess what... the construction was beyond done by that point and The Drake is looking as beautiful as ever. Our wedding week was seamless. Michael arranged a time for us to drop off all of our decor two days before our event and stored everything in a safe place. Upon arrival at the venue the day of our wedding, Michael greeted us, said hello to our parents and delivered a plate of happy hour appetizers to the bridal party. The room looked impeccable and the evening could not have been more perfect. It really was the wedding of our dreams. Guests complimented us on the ambiance of the venue, the food and the accommodations. If we had to choose two things to improve upon, they'd be the room reservation system and the delivery of welcome bags for our guests. When booking rooms, guests needed to book through the Marriot system which was a bit unforgiving. There were a few instances where we were booking rooms on behalf of our guests or trying to work with Michael to acquire certain rooms we needed (which is out of his team's control). Additionally, we took the time to pack welcome bags for each of our guests staying at the hotel, but unfortunately less than half of our guests received them because they were not handed out at check-in. Overall, this place is a gem and we plan to celebrate our anniversary here every year. Michael and Gina are an incredible team and our experience was extremely positive and memorable. We'd work with this team to plan another event in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 13-09-2021
Lisa Holcomb (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
Our wedding day was truly a dream come true and we can't thank Karla at the Drake along with the other staff who played a huge role in making our day so special. From the initial booking, throughout the planning process, to the day of- everyone was so accommodating! The staff at the Drake made us and the guests feel so special. The communication and organization helped the day of run so smoothly. The Drake is not only a beautiful place, but the service and staff are unmatched. So thankful to have had our wedding here- highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 28-07-2021
Wedding Date 26-06-2021
Our wedding day was truly a dream come true and we can't thank Karla at the Drake along with the other staff who played a huge role in making our day so special. From the initial booking, throughout the planning process, to the day of- everyone was so accommodating! The staff at the Drake made us and the guests feel so special. The communication and organization helped the day of run so smoothly. The Drake is not only a beautiful place, but the service and staff are unmatched. So thankful to have had our wedding here- highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 28-07-2021
Natalia Linares (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
I highly recommend the Drake Oak Brook. Planning a wedding for 250 guests in less than eight weeks is no easy task, but Michael Dubina and the fantastic team at the Drake Oak Brook made the whole process smooth and seamless. Here are some of the highlights of our experience.1. Incredible Staff: Every person involved in the process was extremely attentive. Michael Dubina has a gift for planning and execution. He has a great eye for detail. The banquet captain, Niri, did an amazing job of keeping the staff on task and the wedding on schedule. He was readily available in case we had any questions or last minute requests. Finally, the servers provided quality service to our guests. They were there from start to finish. At the end of the night, they so kindly collected all the forgotten items and helped us get everything packed. Then less than 6 hours later, some returned to help with our brunch in the morning.2. Great Food: A big kudos to the chefs. The food was DELICIOUS and left guests satisfied. Guests are still talking about the entrees and how they loved the late night snack of tacos.3. Nice Location: 250 guests at 10 to a table fit very comfortably inside the Grand Ballroom. Access to the cocktail room and hotel bar gave a spacious feel to event. Parking was plentiful. 4. Decor: The chiavari chairs and chargers really took the decor to the next level. Thank you to the wonderful people at the Drake Oak Brook. You really made my sisterâs wedding a dream come true. Best wishes as you continue to make more dreams into realities.
Reviewed on 20-07-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
I highly recommend the Drake Oak Brook. Planning a wedding for 250 guests in less than eight weeks is no easy task, but Michael Dubina and the fantastic team at the Drake Oak Brook made the whole process smooth and seamless. Here are some of the highlights of our experience.1. Incredible Staff: Every person involved in the process was extremely attentive. Michael Dubina has a gift for planning and execution. He has a great eye for detail. The banquet captain, Niri, did an amazing job of keeping the staff on task and the wedding on schedule. He was readily available in case we had any questions or last minute requests. Finally, the servers provided quality service to our guests. They were there from start to finish. At the end of the night, they so kindly collected all the forgotten items and helped us get everything packed. Then less than 6 hours later, some returned to help with our brunch in the morning.2. Great Food: A big kudos to the chefs. The food was DELICIOUS and left guests satisfied. Guests are still talking about the entrees and how they loved the late night snack of tacos.3. Nice Location: 250 guests at 10 to a table fit very comfortably inside the Grand Ballroom. Access to the cocktail room and hotel bar gave a spacious feel to event. Parking was plentiful. 4. Decor: The chiavari chairs and chargers really took the decor to the next level. Thank you to the wonderful people at the Drake Oak Brook. You really made my sisterâs wedding a dream come true. Best wishes as you continue to make more dreams into realities.
Reviewed on 20-07-2021
Nicholas Lubenow (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Our wedding was perfect! Karla was a joy to work with and made planning a breeze. We couldn't have asked for a better person to work with, nor could we have asked for a more friendly group of staff to serve our guests. We can't recommend this venue enough!
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Our wedding was perfect! Karla was a joy to work with and made planning a breeze. We couldn't have asked for a better person to work with, nor could we have asked for a more friendly group of staff to serve our guests. We can't recommend this venue enough!
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Victoria Linares (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Michael and The Drake exceeded our expectations and then some! We started to plan our wedding at the tail end of the pandemic with not enough time at all, roughly 8 weeks to be exact. I did not have high expectations because of this and was frankly just hoping to find a venue let alone our dream venue. In a stroke of luck, we found The Drake and Michael. He is kind, organized, and so professional. He took care of all the little details and made sure everything ran smoothly. The Drake itself is gorgeous but it is truly the staff that makes this place shine.
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Michael and The Drake exceeded our expectations and then some! We started to plan our wedding at the tail end of the pandemic with not enough time at all, roughly 8 weeks to be exact. I did not have high expectations because of this and was frankly just hoping to find a venue let alone our dream venue. In a stroke of luck, we found The Drake and Michael. He is kind, organized, and so professional. He took care of all the little details and made sure everything ran smoothly. The Drake itself is gorgeous but it is truly the staff that makes this place shine.
Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Irene Linares (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Due to COVID restrictions, I planned my sister's wedding in under 8 weeks. As luck would have it, the Drake Grand Ballroom was available. Michael made the process so easy that I did not feel rushed at all. He guided us step by step. He was only a quick phone call away if we had any questions. All our guests kept raving how delicious the food was. I was impressed with the service. The same servers who assisted in the wedding were there to help us for the farewell brunch to the bride and groom. I will definitely have my next big family event hosted by the Drake and Michael.
Reviewed on 10-07-2021
Wedding Date 03-07-2021
Due to COVID restrictions, I planned my sister's wedding in under 8 weeks. As luck would have it, the Drake Grand Ballroom was available. Michael made the process so easy that I did not feel rushed at all. He guided us step by step. He was only a quick phone call away if we had any questions. All our guests kept raving how delicious the food was. I was impressed with the service. The same servers who assisted in the wedding were there to help us for the farewell brunch to the bride and groom. I will definitely have my next big family event hosted by the Drake and Michael.
Reviewed on 10-07-2021
Simona Rasquinha (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2021
My husband and I are grateful that we chose the Drake Oak Brook Hotel to host our wedding reception on June 13, 2021! Michael Dubina was our catering sales manager. He did a phenomenal job coordinating our event from the very beginning. As you all may know, planning an event during covid is no walk in the park. To make things even more stressful, my husband and I planned our reception from out of state. Michael Dubina helped make things easier on us. He always responded to our concerns in a timely manner and provided helpful advice throughout the entire planning process. The food tasting was so much fun! Michael always cracked the best jokes and made us laugh the entire time. On the day of the wedding, Michael Dubina and the staff at the Drake Oakbrook did an excellent job coordinating the event. All of our guests absolutely loved the cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and food! We received SO many compliments. Our guests are still talking about our wedding! The light up dance floor was absolutely gorgeous ! I also want to mention that all of my guests absolutely enjoyed staying at the hotel! Overall our experience with hosting our reception at the Drake Oakbrook was AMAZING. My husband and I will truly miss laughing with Michael Dubina.The only feedback I want to provide is that we paid for top shelf and towards the end of the event my husband noticed that the bartenders were serving different liquor. We did bring this to the attention of the Drake Oakbrook.If you're looking for a reception event space with an awesome catering manager (Michael Dubina!), great hors d'oeuvres, and amazing food, LOOK NO FURTHER! The Drake Oakbrook will not disappoint.
Reviewed on 29-06-2021
Wedding Date 13-06-2021
My husband and I are grateful that we chose the Drake Oak Brook Hotel to host our wedding reception on June 13, 2021! Michael Dubina was our catering sales manager. He did a phenomenal job coordinating our event from the very beginning. As you all may know, planning an event during covid is no walk in the park. To make things even more stressful, my husband and I planned our reception from out of state. Michael Dubina helped make things easier on us. He always responded to our concerns in a timely manner and provided helpful advice throughout the entire planning process. The food tasting was so much fun! Michael always cracked the best jokes and made us laugh the entire time. On the day of the wedding, Michael Dubina and the staff at the Drake Oakbrook did an excellent job coordinating the event. All of our guests absolutely loved the cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and food! We received SO many compliments. Our guests are still talking about our wedding! The light up dance floor was absolutely gorgeous ! I also want to mention that all of my guests absolutely enjoyed staying at the hotel! Overall our experience with hosting our reception at the Drake Oakbrook was AMAZING. My husband and I will truly miss laughing with Michael Dubina.The only feedback I want to provide is that we paid for top shelf and towards the end of the event my husband noticed that the bartenders were serving different liquor. We did bring this to the attention of the Drake Oakbrook.If you're looking for a reception event space with an awesome catering manager (Michael Dubina!), great hors d'oeuvres, and amazing food, LOOK NO FURTHER! The Drake Oakbrook will not disappoint.
Reviewed on 29-06-2021
Penny Ayres-Amare (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-04-2021
Our wedding specialist, Karla Moctezuma assisted with all the details making our wedding day just a perfect in every way. The staff at the Drake is the best--so professional and attentive!
Reviewed on 23-06-2021
Wedding Date 24-04-2021
Our wedding specialist, Karla Moctezuma assisted with all the details making our wedding day just a perfect in every way. The staff at the Drake is the best--so professional and attentive!
Reviewed on 23-06-2021
Meredith D (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
If you want your special day to be elegant and your guests to have a great time, look no further, this is the venue for you! From the moment you step into the newly-remodeled lobby you are instantly transported into a state of elegance.My husband and I worked with them for just over two years due to COVID forcing us to reschedule our reception, and they made everything so simple and enjoyable. If you're looking for a personal touch and to feel valued in your planning process, The Drake is most definitely a great choice.The food is also absolutely amazing! My guests are still talking to me about their experience and loved the food, drinks, light up dance floor, and how amazing the staff was.If all of the above comments don't persuade you enough, I am the third generation in my family to have my reception here. Their service has been top notch since my grandparents got married and has gotten even better with time.
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Wedding Date 04-06-2021
If you want your special day to be elegant and your guests to have a great time, look no further, this is the venue for you! From the moment you step into the newly-remodeled lobby you are instantly transported into a state of elegance.My husband and I worked with them for just over two years due to COVID forcing us to reschedule our reception, and they made everything so simple and enjoyable. If you're looking for a personal touch and to feel valued in your planning process, The Drake is most definitely a great choice.The food is also absolutely amazing! My guests are still talking to me about their experience and loved the food, drinks, light up dance floor, and how amazing the staff was.If all of the above comments don't persuade you enough, I am the third generation in my family to have my reception here. Their service has been top notch since my grandparents got married and has gotten even better with time.
Reviewed on 12-06-2021
Kate DeConcilis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
If you are looking for a venue that is absolutely stunning, classy, elegant, jaw dropping, a place that has a marvelous event staff & incredible food then look no further!We had the pleasure of working with Michael Dubina as our coordinator & Karina as our banquet captain. We cannot put into words how incredibly grateful we are for the both of them! Michael truly got to know us & our families at our tasting. Michael paid attention to details and things we mentioned in passing all to truly capture & prioritize what was important to us as a couple. Michael responded to any questions we had immediately! We always felt he was there to support us, coordinate details on our behalf and helped us make a decision when we were at a wedding planning roadblock! Most importantly Michael kept us laughing during this whole process. The banquet captain Karina is a wonderful person! She cared for us & our guest as if we were guest in her home. She will never know how much that meant to us!!! We also had several guest w/food allergies. The Drake staff did a WONDERFUL job making sure every server was aware what tables had food allergies or needed special accommodations. On 06/05/21 we were one of two (possibly three) weddings at the Drake Oak Brook. Picking a venue with multiple event spaces was a concern of ours however I can honestly say we did not even know or realize that other weddings were being hosted that evening until after 12a when all the weddings headed to the Drakeâs amazing bar for the after party!!! Also I would highly suggest staying overnight as the rooms are simply stunning! Thank you to everyone at the Drake Oak Brook for going above & beyond for our incredible day!!!
Reviewed on 08-06-2021
Wedding Date 05-06-2021
If you are looking for a venue that is absolutely stunning, classy, elegant, jaw dropping, a place that has a marvelous event staff & incredible food then look no further!We had the pleasure of working with Michael Dubina as our coordinator & Karina as our banquet captain. We cannot put into words how incredibly grateful we are for the both of them! Michael truly got to know us & our families at our tasting. Michael paid attention to details and things we mentioned in passing all to truly capture & prioritize what was important to us as a couple. Michael responded to any questions we had immediately! We always felt he was there to support us, coordinate details on our behalf and helped us make a decision when we were at a wedding planning roadblock! Most importantly Michael kept us laughing during this whole process. The banquet captain Karina is a wonderful person! She cared for us & our guest as if we were guest in her home. She will never know how much that meant to us!!! We also had several guest w/food allergies. The Drake staff did a WONDERFUL job making sure every server was aware what tables had food allergies or needed special accommodations. On 06/05/21 we were one of two (possibly three) weddings at the Drake Oak Brook. Picking a venue with multiple event spaces was a concern of ours however I can honestly say we did not even know or realize that other weddings were being hosted that evening until after 12a when all the weddings headed to the Drakeâs amazing bar for the after party!!! Also I would highly suggest staying overnight as the rooms are simply stunning! Thank you to everyone at the Drake Oak Brook for going above & beyond for our incredible day!!!
Reviewed on 08-06-2021
Megan Diamond (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
My husband and I had our wedding here and it was an absolute DREAM! Karla and her team are truly amazing. Karla was responsive, understanding, professional and overall incredible! For any bride and groom looking for an amazing wedding, the drake oakbrook is the place for that! A special bonus, the food is INCREDIBLE!
Reviewed on 28-05-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
My husband and I had our wedding here and it was an absolute DREAM! Karla and her team are truly amazing. Karla was responsive, understanding, professional and overall incredible! For any bride and groom looking for an amazing wedding, the drake oakbrook is the place for that! A special bonus, the food is INCREDIBLE!
Reviewed on 28-05-2021
Brett Keller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We recently had a wedding at the Drake Oakbrook. The entire staff was extremely accommodating especially, Michael Dubina. His level of service and attention to detail was was a 10/10. Many venues fall short of the experience that Michael brings to the table. My wife and I are very satisfied with our experience at the Drake.
Reviewed on 19-05-2021
Wedding Date 15-05-2021
We recently had a wedding at the Drake Oakbrook. The entire staff was extremely accommodating especially, Michael Dubina. His level of service and attention to detail was was a 10/10. Many venues fall short of the experience that Michael brings to the table. My wife and I are very satisfied with our experience at the Drake.
Reviewed on 19-05-2021
John Madden (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
The best experience we couldâve asked for on the most important day of our lives - Michael and team were beyond professional, creative and responsive throughout the planning process. THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 13-05-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
The best experience we couldâve asked for on the most important day of our lives - Michael and team were beyond professional, creative and responsive throughout the planning process. THANK YOU!!!
Reviewed on 13-05-2021
Lisa Sodeika (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
If you want an elegant, flawlessly executed event with delicious food, see Michael Dubina at The Drake Oakbrook! He coordinated my daughterâs wedding and made the day incredibly special. Thank you Michael and team! With much gratitude and appreciation - the MoB and FoB!
Reviewed on 08-05-2021
Wedding Date 01-05-2021
If you want an elegant, flawlessly executed event with delicious food, see Michael Dubina at The Drake Oakbrook! He coordinated my daughterâs wedding and made the day incredibly special. Thank you Michael and team! With much gratitude and appreciation - the MoB and FoB!
Reviewed on 08-05-2021
Mary Sahs (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2021
I would highly recommend the Drake in Oak Brook Illinois for your special day! Planning a wedding in the middle of Covid was making my daughter and I very nervous! We had been looking at other venues in the Chicago area, but once we met Michael Dubina our event coordinator we knew we were in the right hands!The Drake Oakbrook is a beautiful glamorous venue. Thereâs a fountain and gazebo outside that made for some stunning photography!. The bar indoors has a very cool vibe and made for some very classy one of a kind pictures! The ceremony room is unique and gorgeous!It was beautifully set up for our ceremony and open bar/appetizers in between ceremony and dinner. They had for our use a private space for the bridal party to get ready with plenty of space and natural light. I really cannot praise the staff enough! Michael is very kind and personable and guided us step-by-step through the whole process. Anna,Jesus, Jose, and many others were very attentive and helpful even in the days leading up to my daughters wedding. The food from appetizers to dessert was simply amazing! Even this exceeded our expectations. All of our guests had a wonderful time. The renovated rooms are beautiful, and the Drake did offer my daughter and her new husband a complementary bridal suite for that night. The location is easy in-easy out for anyone in the Chicagoland area. We are so pleased to have selected the Drake Hotel for the venue for our daughters wedding! All said and done, we did not want this night to end!
Reviewed on 25-03-2021
Wedding Date 12-03-2021
I would highly recommend the Drake in Oak Brook Illinois for your special day! Planning a wedding in the middle of Covid was making my daughter and I very nervous! We had been looking at other venues in the Chicago area, but once we met Michael Dubina our event coordinator we knew we were in the right hands!The Drake Oakbrook is a beautiful glamorous venue. Thereâs a fountain and gazebo outside that made for some stunning photography!. The bar indoors has a very cool vibe and made for some very classy one of a kind pictures! The ceremony room is unique and gorgeous!It was beautifully set up for our ceremony and open bar/appetizers in between ceremony and dinner. They had for our use a private space for the bridal party to get ready with plenty of space and natural light. I really cannot praise the staff enough! Michael is very kind and personable and guided us step-by-step through the whole process. Anna,Jesus, Jose, and many others were very attentive and helpful even in the days leading up to my daughters wedding. The food from appetizers to dessert was simply amazing! Even this exceeded our expectations. All of our guests had a wonderful time. The renovated rooms are beautiful, and the Drake did offer my daughter and her new husband a complementary bridal suite for that night. The location is easy in-easy out for anyone in the Chicagoland area. We are so pleased to have selected the Drake Hotel for the venue for our daughters wedding! All said and done, we did not want this night to end!
Reviewed on 25-03-2021
Meagan Brooke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
The Drake hosted my wedding in November 2020. I had signed the contract with them almost 2 years prior to my wedding date. Cathleen Knobbe was our initial wedding coordinator who was easy to talk to, available when I needed her, a hospitality professional, and someone who I initially had a connection with. She was amazing. As you can imagine, continuing to move forward with a wedding during a pandemic was a stressful time for me. Almost everything did not go as planned, yet my new wedding coordinator, Karla Moctezuma, was there to help me every step of the way. Karla is professional, a very good communicator, accommodating, encouraging, thoughtful, and is focused. I couldnât have asked for a better wedding specialist. She exceeded my expectations. Along with my now husband and my parents, we all felt like Karla did her job, but also went above and beyond to ensure we had our special and perfect wedding day no matter what the circumstances and all the changes that there were. Her and her staff, including David and Francisco, and many many more professional employees staffed at The Drake, made our wedding personalized, special, and fun. If you are planning a wedding, check out The Drake! The culture and the environment is inviting and not to mention they just remodeled almost all of the hotel with a modern and contemporary twist. You will not be disappointed and your guests will be in awe and shocked on how nice the rooms are. My guests loved their hotel rooms. The owners of the Drake, Telly & Jim Nagel, are regular people just like you and I. They are at The Drake often. Every time I saw them while visiting the venue, they greeted me and treated me like I was in their home. One time, Telly even offered me a cup of tea! They are the nicest and cutest couple.Thank you to Karla and The Drake Family for being accommodating, professional, and hard working so that my husband and I had our special wedding day that we planned for 2 years. I already recommended a few other brides to be to The Drake and will continue to recommend. I will also be a loyal customer and continue to come to the Drake and host other events there too!
Reviewed on 17-12-2020
Wedding Date 07-11-2020
The Drake hosted my wedding in November 2020. I had signed the contract with them almost 2 years prior to my wedding date. Cathleen Knobbe was our initial wedding coordinator who was easy to talk to, available when I needed her, a hospitality professional, and someone who I initially had a connection with. She was amazing. As you can imagine, continuing to move forward with a wedding during a pandemic was a stressful time for me. Almost everything did not go as planned, yet my new wedding coordinator, Karla Moctezuma, was there to help me every step of the way. Karla is professional, a very good communicator, accommodating, encouraging, thoughtful, and is focused. I couldnât have asked for a better wedding specialist. She exceeded my expectations. Along with my now husband and my parents, we all felt like Karla did her job, but also went above and beyond to ensure we had our special and perfect wedding day no matter what the circumstances and all the changes that there were. Her and her staff, including David and Francisco, and many many more professional employees staffed at The Drake, made our wedding personalized, special, and fun. If you are planning a wedding, check out The Drake! The culture and the environment is inviting and not to mention they just remodeled almost all of the hotel with a modern and contemporary twist. You will not be disappointed and your guests will be in awe and shocked on how nice the rooms are. My guests loved their hotel rooms. The owners of the Drake, Telly & Jim Nagel, are regular people just like you and I. They are at The Drake often. Every time I saw them while visiting the venue, they greeted me and treated me like I was in their home. One time, Telly even offered me a cup of tea! They are the nicest and cutest couple.Thank you to Karla and The Drake Family for being accommodating, professional, and hard working so that my husband and I had our special wedding day that we planned for 2 years. I already recommended a few other brides to be to The Drake and will continue to recommend. I will also be a loyal customer and continue to come to the Drake and host other events there too!
Reviewed on 17-12-2020
Steven Laduzinsky (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2020
When I called Michael Dubina, the Executive Events Manager at the Drake Oak Brook, with only 19 days left before our wedding, I did not think that our dream wedding would be possible. However, I was quickly proven wrong. From the moment I spoke with Michael, I knew that we would be taken care of. Michael went to extraordinary lengths to make sure it was our dream wedding. Everything from the decorations to the table placement was handled with the utmost care. Michael treated us as if we were family. This is something that every couple should expect when working with the family owned Drake. I truly cannot be any more appreciative and grateful for Michael and his staff. He was able to give us our dream wedding in a matter of 19 days. I cannot imagine what he is capable of putting together with a year of planning. Michael and the Drake will always have a special place in our hearts for all of their work. We cannot recommend it enough!
Reviewed on 16-12-2020
Wedding Date 12-12-2020
When I called Michael Dubina, the Executive Events Manager at the Drake Oak Brook, with only 19 days left before our wedding, I did not think that our dream wedding would be possible. However, I was quickly proven wrong. From the moment I spoke with Michael, I knew that we would be taken care of. Michael went to extraordinary lengths to make sure it was our dream wedding. Everything from the decorations to the table placement was handled with the utmost care. Michael treated us as if we were family. This is something that every couple should expect when working with the family owned Drake. I truly cannot be any more appreciative and grateful for Michael and his staff. He was able to give us our dream wedding in a matter of 19 days. I cannot imagine what he is capable of putting together with a year of planning. Michael and the Drake will always have a special place in our hearts for all of their work. We cannot recommend it enough!
Reviewed on 16-12-2020
Kim Pavich (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2020
The Drake OakBrook is a magical place to have your wedding reception. Michael Dubina, executive events manager, was so unbelievable awesome to work with. When we first met with him he just listened to what our vision for our wedding was and then he went to work. He captured everything right down to every last detail. Anna the event coordinator, Manny the head server and James the bellman all deserve a special shout out for going the extra mile. We would highly recommend the Drake for any event. It is a beautiful setting and an excellent staff.
Reviewed on 16-12-2020
Wedding Date 12-12-2020
The Drake OakBrook is a magical place to have your wedding reception. Michael Dubina, executive events manager, was so unbelievable awesome to work with. When we first met with him he just listened to what our vision for our wedding was and then he went to work. He captured everything right down to every last detail. Anna the event coordinator, Manny the head server and James the bellman all deserve a special shout out for going the extra mile. We would highly recommend the Drake for any event. It is a beautiful setting and an excellent staff.
Reviewed on 16-12-2020
Maddie Kubiak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2020
Every part of our experience with The Drake was first class. From the first day we stepped into the hotel for our initial tour, we were blown away at the friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism of the entire wedding staff. Throughout the entire planning process, they were clear and communicative, and always made us feel as though we had everything we needed and more.When COVID hit and we had to adjust our day, they clearly outlined our options and worked with us to make sure our big day would still be everything we wanted it to be (or as close as possible).On our wedding day, we were blown away with how smooth everything went. The professionalism of the staff and safety measures put in place made all of our guests feel welcome and safe. Even with a last minute shift from our ceremony moving from outside to inside due to weather, the entire process was seamless. To this day, our guests continue to rave about how beautiful the venue was, how AMAZING the food was, and how great of a time they had.Finally, our wedding coordinator Michael deserves a special shoutout for how unbelievably professional, personable, and helpful he was. If you work with him, you'll be in great hands.
Reviewed on 19-11-2020
Wedding Date 16-10-2020
Every part of our experience with The Drake was first class. From the first day we stepped into the hotel for our initial tour, we were blown away at the friendliness, attentiveness, and professionalism of the entire wedding staff. Throughout the entire planning process, they were clear and communicative, and always made us feel as though we had everything we needed and more.When COVID hit and we had to adjust our day, they clearly outlined our options and worked with us to make sure our big day would still be everything we wanted it to be (or as close as possible).On our wedding day, we were blown away with how smooth everything went. The professionalism of the staff and safety measures put in place made all of our guests feel welcome and safe. Even with a last minute shift from our ceremony moving from outside to inside due to weather, the entire process was seamless. To this day, our guests continue to rave about how beautiful the venue was, how AMAZING the food was, and how great of a time they had.Finally, our wedding coordinator Michael deserves a special shoutout for how unbelievably professional, personable, and helpful he was. If you work with him, you'll be in great hands.
Reviewed on 19-11-2020
Marne Warda (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
The Drake is a beautiful property! Our wedding there was a fairytale thanks to Karla and her dedication and attention to detail. We were so happy to have the chance to work with her. Even in a difficult time like this, we were able to feel normal on our big day. We can't thank them enough!
Reviewed on 01-11-2020
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
The Drake is a beautiful property! Our wedding there was a fairytale thanks to Karla and her dedication and attention to detail. We were so happy to have the chance to work with her. Even in a difficult time like this, we were able to feel normal on our big day. We can't thank them enough!
Reviewed on 01-11-2020
Danielle Delfini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
Absolutely fantastic! The staff is incredible, the food was outstanding, and the price was great! We booked here very last minute since COVID-19 forced us to abandon our initial wedding venue. I am beyond happy that we were \"forced\" to change venues. It was all perfect. Karla made all of our dreams come true.
Reviewed on 29-10-2020
Wedding Date 04-09-2020
Absolutely fantastic! The staff is incredible, the food was outstanding, and the price was great! We booked here very last minute since COVID-19 forced us to abandon our initial wedding venue. I am beyond happy that we were \"forced\" to change venues. It was all perfect. Karla made all of our dreams come true.
Reviewed on 29-10-2020
Kristie Sedlack (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-10-2020
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Drake. From the time we booked our wedding date in April of 2019 to getting married on October 3, 2020 Gina was their to assist us every step of the way. She was extremely knowledgeable of the services, how to create your wedding vision and ensuring every request was accounted for. Although COVID did modify our plans, The Drake was flexible and worked with us to safely create the day we always imagined. They did a wonderful job and we received so many compliments from all who attended.We 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Wedding Date 02-10-2020
We had an absolutely incredible experience with The Drake. From the time we booked our wedding date in April of 2019 to getting married on October 3, 2020 Gina was their to assist us every step of the way. She was extremely knowledgeable of the services, how to create your wedding vision and ensuring every request was accounted for. Although COVID did modify our plans, The Drake was flexible and worked with us to safely create the day we always imagined. They did a wonderful job and we received so many compliments from all who attended.We 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 21-10-2020
Alice T (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2020
The Drake Oakbrook saved our wedding day! We unexpectedly had to change our venue during our planning process. Gina and Karla were accommodating and worked with us until our big day. Everything was perfect from the food to the quality of service. Karla checked-in with us throughout our special day and made sure everything was perfect. The team at Drake truly made our special day extra special and we cannot thank them enough for hosting our wedding. It will stay with us forever!
Reviewed on 25-09-2020
Wedding Date 14-09-2020
The Drake Oakbrook saved our wedding day! We unexpectedly had to change our venue during our planning process. Gina and Karla were accommodating and worked with us until our big day. Everything was perfect from the food to the quality of service. Karla checked-in with us throughout our special day and made sure everything was perfect. The team at Drake truly made our special day extra special and we cannot thank them enough for hosting our wedding. It will stay with us forever!
Reviewed on 25-09-2020
Molly Baker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-01-2020
The Drake Oak Brook turned my dream wedding into a reality! Everything was perfect from the first time I met the wedding coordinators (Gina Sharenow & Michael Dubina). They were a pleasure to work with & very personable. I actually found myself missing them after the wedding. Between them & the rest of the staff, they made sure our day went smoothly & that I didnât have to worry about a single thing. Highly highly recommend the Drake Oak Brook for any occasion, especially a wedding.
Reviewed on 09-03-2020
Wedding Date 10-01-2020
The Drake Oak Brook turned my dream wedding into a reality! Everything was perfect from the first time I met the wedding coordinators (Gina Sharenow & Michael Dubina). They were a pleasure to work with & very personable. I actually found myself missing them after the wedding. Between them & the rest of the staff, they made sure our day went smoothly & that I didnât have to worry about a single thing. Highly highly recommend the Drake Oak Brook for any occasion, especially a wedding.
Reviewed on 09-03-2020
Drake Pendleton (groom) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
My wife and I worked with Michael and Gina for our wedding in October of 2019 and were so happy with how our entire experience went! From touring the venue, to the tasting, the day of, and the days following our big day, they were unbelievably helpful and did a spectacular job. It was clear that the two of them cared a great deal about making our day everything we wanted and that effort showed. Their advice and help with making some of the decisions we couldnt quite figure out was invaluable and perfect! Due to some subpar weather leading up to our big day, we ended up moving our ceremony from the gazebo to the Flower Room and were thrilled with how it turned out. The event team made quick work of flipping the room for the cocktail hour immediately after the ceremony and there wasnt a single complaint from our guests. I wish we could say there wasn't a single problem, but like with any wedding, we had our fair share! The little things were all dealt with amazingly by the whole event team however there was one unfortunate problem that did have an impact in the end. Our wedding was set to take place about two weeks after renovations were complete on the hotel but delays resulted in our guest rooms not being done in time. We were not informed of delays in construction until two days before the first of our guests began arriving which resulted in an incredible amount of stress on us leading up to traveling down to Oak Brook. Cathleen was very understanding of the disappointment that this was and was quick to offer compensation to make up for the mistakes as best as she could. In the end, we still had a perfect day and it was clear that the team worked incredibly hard for us. Regardless of the problem with our rooms, we would still absolutely recommend The Drake for your wedding!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
My wife and I worked with Michael and Gina for our wedding in October of 2019 and were so happy with how our entire experience went! From touring the venue, to the tasting, the day of, and the days following our big day, they were unbelievably helpful and did a spectacular job. It was clear that the two of them cared a great deal about making our day everything we wanted and that effort showed. Their advice and help with making some of the decisions we couldnt quite figure out was invaluable and perfect! Due to some subpar weather leading up to our big day, we ended up moving our ceremony from the gazebo to the Flower Room and were thrilled with how it turned out. The event team made quick work of flipping the room for the cocktail hour immediately after the ceremony and there wasnt a single complaint from our guests. I wish we could say there wasn't a single problem, but like with any wedding, we had our fair share! The little things were all dealt with amazingly by the whole event team however there was one unfortunate problem that did have an impact in the end. Our wedding was set to take place about two weeks after renovations were complete on the hotel but delays resulted in our guest rooms not being done in time. We were not informed of delays in construction until two days before the first of our guests began arriving which resulted in an incredible amount of stress on us leading up to traveling down to Oak Brook. Cathleen was very understanding of the disappointment that this was and was quick to offer compensation to make up for the mistakes as best as she could. In the end, we still had a perfect day and it was clear that the team worked incredibly hard for us. Regardless of the problem with our rooms, we would still absolutely recommend The Drake for your wedding!
Reviewed on 19-10-2019
Ankica Jedry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
I have been to several events at The Drake Oak Brook over the years so I always had them in my top 3 options for eventual wedding reception venue. When planning time came around we set up time with Cathleen and LOVED our options. It was a no brainer - Drake Oak Brook all the way!Cathleen and Gina and the rest of the team gave us a white glove experience with lots of help and guidance from start to finish on our journey. I felt so special and completely trusted their management of every detail. I just know there were thousands of moments that probably had to be addressed to make the reception a success that I never heard about and they just took care of it all and then some. It was perfect.This is such an emotional, happy, and special journey - you want genuine and interested people to be part of your vendor experience - the team delivered on this for me. And they were just fantastic! My goal was to have my guests satisfied with food and beverage - and I have heard nothing but great things from every guest. It did not matter what people ate - they loved it all. No one left hungry. As the bride and groom of this show, we even ate! You won't go wrong with hosting your wedding or other events at The Drake Oak Brook.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 01-09-2019
I have been to several events at The Drake Oak Brook over the years so I always had them in my top 3 options for eventual wedding reception venue. When planning time came around we set up time with Cathleen and LOVED our options. It was a no brainer - Drake Oak Brook all the way!Cathleen and Gina and the rest of the team gave us a white glove experience with lots of help and guidance from start to finish on our journey. I felt so special and completely trusted their management of every detail. I just know there were thousands of moments that probably had to be addressed to make the reception a success that I never heard about and they just took care of it all and then some. It was perfect.This is such an emotional, happy, and special journey - you want genuine and interested people to be part of your vendor experience - the team delivered on this for me. And they were just fantastic! My goal was to have my guests satisfied with food and beverage - and I have heard nothing but great things from every guest. It did not matter what people ate - they loved it all. No one left hungry. As the bride and groom of this show, we even ate! You won't go wrong with hosting your wedding or other events at The Drake Oak Brook.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Ellen Barry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2019
We loved the Drake! Our guests kept coming up to us and saying how this was the \"best wedding ever\" -- mostly thanks to the Drake's attentive staff and delicious food. I was nervous about the wedding preparations, but Michael Dubina made everything easy and was an absolute delight to work with. He is professional, prompt, and has a great sense of humor! Couldn't recommend enough!
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Wedding Date 31-08-2019
We loved the Drake! Our guests kept coming up to us and saying how this was the \"best wedding ever\" -- mostly thanks to the Drake's attentive staff and delicious food. I was nervous about the wedding preparations, but Michael Dubina made everything easy and was an absolute delight to work with. He is professional, prompt, and has a great sense of humor! Couldn't recommend enough!
Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Emila Badrov (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our wedding reception at the Drake in March, and it was beautiful. We had a great experience working with Cathleen and Michael. Even before we signed any paperwork, Cathleen was very helpful and accommodating, meeting with us in person a number of times, taking the time to explain details and answer all of our questions, and finding ways to be flexible and help us accommodate our budget. Once we booked a date, we worked more closely with Michael, who was awesome. Michael also met with us a number of times, walked us through a fun tasting dinner with our family, was always available for questions, and was incredibly accommodating of special requests. As just one example, we didnât have a DJ and we DIYâd our centerpieces, and the Drake allowed us to come in the evening before to set up a PA system in the dining room and decorate the tables. The venue was beautiful - many of the rooms we were in had just been remodeled - and the food was delicious. We received nothing but compliments from our guests about the whole weekend!
Reviewed on 04-08-2019
We had our wedding reception at the Drake in March, and it was beautiful. We had a great experience working with Cathleen and Michael. Even before we signed any paperwork, Cathleen was very helpful and accommodating, meeting with us in person a number of times, taking the time to explain details and answer all of our questions, and finding ways to be flexible and help us accommodate our budget. Once we booked a date, we worked more closely with Michael, who was awesome. Michael also met with us a number of times, walked us through a fun tasting dinner with our family, was always available for questions, and was incredibly accommodating of special requests. As just one example, we didnât have a DJ and we DIYâd our centerpieces, and the Drake allowed us to come in the evening before to set up a PA system in the dining room and decorate the tables. The venue was beautiful - many of the rooms we were in had just been remodeled - and the food was delicious. We received nothing but compliments from our guests about the whole weekend!
Reviewed on 04-08-2019
Audrey Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
Having recently had my wedding at the Drake Oak Brook I couldn't be any happier with the way everything turned out! Not only was the service impeccable, but the food was highly noteworthy (which not many people can say that about weddings in general). What I loved must about the whole experience was how easy and seamlessly they organized and orchestrated everything from the planning process to the day of preparations and execution. The Drake puts such a high value and appreciation for their guests' happiness, and the entire staff there demonstrates immense pride in their work and ability to perform at top-notch standards. I absolutely, without a doubt, would recommend having your next wedding here!
Reviewed on 23-07-2019
Wedding Date 06-07-2019
Having recently had my wedding at the Drake Oak Brook I couldn't be any happier with the way everything turned out! Not only was the service impeccable, but the food was highly noteworthy (which not many people can say that about weddings in general). What I loved must about the whole experience was how easy and seamlessly they organized and orchestrated everything from the planning process to the day of preparations and execution. The Drake puts such a high value and appreciation for their guests' happiness, and the entire staff there demonstrates immense pride in their work and ability to perform at top-notch standards. I absolutely, without a doubt, would recommend having your next wedding here!
Reviewed on 23-07-2019
Paola Doyle (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
Our daughter and son-in-law's wedding reception was held at the Drake Oak Brook on 6/29/19. From the moment we booked the venue we knew it would be perfect in every way and it truly was. Working along side Michael Dubina (Executive Meeting Manager) was wonderful. He went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend spectacular. His kindness, sense of humor and knowledge meant the world to us. The moment our guests began arriving for a weekend of festivities compliments were flowing regarding the newly renovated hotel and the warmth and kindness of the staff. The wedding venue was beautiful. We had our cocktail hour in the Flower Room/outside veranda and dinner was served in the Three Oaks Ballroom. The decor, light up dance floor, food and service was phenomenal, our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful and beautiful everything was. Our wedding weekend concluded with the Drake's delicious Sunday Champagne Brunch. A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at the Drake Oak Brook for making our daughter and son-in-law's wedding weekend truly magical.
Reviewed on 09-07-2019
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
Our daughter and son-in-law's wedding reception was held at the Drake Oak Brook on 6/29/19. From the moment we booked the venue we knew it would be perfect in every way and it truly was. Working along side Michael Dubina (Executive Meeting Manager) was wonderful. He went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend spectacular. His kindness, sense of humor and knowledge meant the world to us. The moment our guests began arriving for a weekend of festivities compliments were flowing regarding the newly renovated hotel and the warmth and kindness of the staff. The wedding venue was beautiful. We had our cocktail hour in the Flower Room/outside veranda and dinner was served in the Three Oaks Ballroom. The decor, light up dance floor, food and service was phenomenal, our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful and beautiful everything was. Our wedding weekend concluded with the Drake's delicious Sunday Champagne Brunch. A heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at the Drake Oak Brook for making our daughter and son-in-law's wedding weekend truly magical.
Reviewed on 09-07-2019
Jan OBrien (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
My daughter recently got married at the Drake. The Three Oaks Ballroom was absolutely stunning with the gold chivari chairs and black linens - and all guests commented on the elegance of the reception spaces. The presentation and the taste of the hors d'oeuvres and entrees were impeccable. My daughter couldn't have picked a better reception venue - every expectation I had for my only daughter's wedding were exceeded in every aspect by Michael and his team.
Reviewed on 20-06-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
My daughter recently got married at the Drake. The Three Oaks Ballroom was absolutely stunning with the gold chivari chairs and black linens - and all guests commented on the elegance of the reception spaces. The presentation and the taste of the hors d'oeuvres and entrees were impeccable. My daughter couldn't have picked a better reception venue - every expectation I had for my only daughter's wedding were exceeded in every aspect by Michael and his team.
Reviewed on 20-06-2019
Erin O'Brien (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
My husband and I recently got married at the Drake and were beyond impressed by the quality of service and presentation for every aspect of our reception. Michael and his team helped our vision come to life and created the most beautiful reception space for our guest, took care of every request (including requests from both our moms) and went out of their way to make our day the best day ever. We would highly highly recommend using this venue - it will make for the perfect wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 20-06-2019
Wedding Date 18-05-2019
My husband and I recently got married at the Drake and were beyond impressed by the quality of service and presentation for every aspect of our reception. Michael and his team helped our vision come to life and created the most beautiful reception space for our guest, took care of every request (including requests from both our moms) and went out of their way to make our day the best day ever. We would highly highly recommend using this venue - it will make for the perfect wedding reception venue!
Reviewed on 20-06-2019
Lauren Tabakhi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook is a hidden gem! We had our wedding here in April and it was so perfect. Michael and his team were so accommodating, from the very beginning to the day-of. He kept us in the loop about everything, and was extremely organized and professional. I felt like I could rely on him 100%, and he really takes the time to listen to make sure him and his team get it right! The food was incredible, from cocktail hour to dinner. You won't find another hotel with a chef this amazing! The venue was gorgeous, we had our reception in the grand ballroom, and the chandeliers, ceiling, and overall space was beautiful. I would definitely recommend The Drake for a magical wedding day! If you have the chance to work with Michael Dubina as your wedding coordinator, he is a joy to work with and we were so lucky to have him!
Reviewed on 06-05-2019
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook is a hidden gem! We had our wedding here in April and it was so perfect. Michael and his team were so accommodating, from the very beginning to the day-of. He kept us in the loop about everything, and was extremely organized and professional. I felt like I could rely on him 100%, and he really takes the time to listen to make sure him and his team get it right! The food was incredible, from cocktail hour to dinner. You won't find another hotel with a chef this amazing! The venue was gorgeous, we had our reception in the grand ballroom, and the chandeliers, ceiling, and overall space was beautiful. I would definitely recommend The Drake for a magical wedding day! If you have the chance to work with Michael Dubina as your wedding coordinator, he is a joy to work with and we were so lucky to have him!
Reviewed on 06-05-2019
Katherine Absalon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding reception at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel and it could not be more perfect. First of all, the hotel itself is beautiful with a perfect cocktail hour and reception setting. Cathleen and Michael were extremely helpful and responsive throughout the process. Anytime we had a quick question, they were quick to get back to us and help with the planning. The day of the wedding everything could not have gone smoother. The support staff was exceptional, we received multiple compliments on the service. The food was something they had mentioned they pride themselves on and it lived up to expectations. Overall, we had an incredible experience working with the Drake Oak Brook and would highly recommend them for your wedding!
Reviewed on 03-03-2019
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding reception at The Drake Oak Brook Hotel and it could not be more perfect. First of all, the hotel itself is beautiful with a perfect cocktail hour and reception setting. Cathleen and Michael were extremely helpful and responsive throughout the process. Anytime we had a quick question, they were quick to get back to us and help with the planning. The day of the wedding everything could not have gone smoother. The support staff was exceptional, we received multiple compliments on the service. The food was something they had mentioned they pride themselves on and it lived up to expectations. Overall, we had an incredible experience working with the Drake Oak Brook and would highly recommend them for your wedding!
Reviewed on 03-03-2019
Kristin Kolar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Upon first visit I knew I could see myself getting married here, and luckily the husband agreed! Very unique space because it was not a cookie-cutter hotel banquet room. The ability to have a space that combined the outdoors, beautiful artwork, and a classic elegance inside was exactly what I envisioned. I can only imagine that the venue is even better now after the renovations.The staff was remarkable - both prior and day of. Michael provided my husband and I a lot of comical relief, which is exactly what I needed in this high stress moment. He also shielded me from drama that I didn't need to know. They also rectified some up-front issues we had with finding rooms due to another wedding eating up a lot of the availability. For weeks following the Big Day, we received many compliments from our guests! Many people said the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding, and the outdoor patio was a great option for people to mingle away from the music and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we had. We couldn't agree more. If I could do the day over again, I wouldnât change a thing. The Drake was the key to our success, and we plan to visit as much as we can for years to come. I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 11-02-2019
Wedding Date 22-09-2018
Upon first visit I knew I could see myself getting married here, and luckily the husband agreed! Very unique space because it was not a cookie-cutter hotel banquet room. The ability to have a space that combined the outdoors, beautiful artwork, and a classic elegance inside was exactly what I envisioned. I can only imagine that the venue is even better now after the renovations.The staff was remarkable - both prior and day of. Michael provided my husband and I a lot of comical relief, which is exactly what I needed in this high stress moment. He also shielded me from drama that I didn't need to know. They also rectified some up-front issues we had with finding rooms due to another wedding eating up a lot of the availability. For weeks following the Big Day, we received many compliments from our guests! Many people said the food was the best they have ever had at a wedding, and the outdoor patio was a great option for people to mingle away from the music and enjoy the beautiful fall weather we had. We couldn't agree more. If I could do the day over again, I wouldnât change a thing. The Drake was the key to our success, and we plan to visit as much as we can for years to come. I would recommend this venue in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 11-02-2019
Teresa Duffey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook for our November wedding! Everything from our first tour of the space with Kathleen to the planning of our reception with event coordinator, Michael, to the day itself was specatacular! The Drake is a beautiful space with lots of character and charm that made for the perfect setting for our cocktail hour and dinner and dancing repection. We were treated with so much kindness, professionalism, and support from day 1, as were all of our family members and friends. The hotel staff took many extra steps to ensure the comfort and ease of our experience, bringing extra furniture to the bridal suite for my bridesmaids and I while we got ready the morning of the wedding, supplying hot water with lemon to my father throughout the weekend since he had come down with a cold and lost his voice, ensuring that guests who do not drink had non-alcoholic options for toasts, and countless other ways- big and small- that they made us all feel special and in caring, adept hands. One of the most important things for us in planning the wedding was to have delicious food, and the Drake very much delivered! Our guests are still raving about how much they enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and entrees! I was so happy to be a bride who actually ate some of her dinner and enjoyed every last bite! I cannot say enough great things about the service and quality of the Drake Hotel-- the staff, food, ambiance, all of it made for a perfect setting for what, to me, was an absolutely perfect day! Zero complaints; we highly recommend the Drake for the next soon-to-be wed couple! :)
Reviewed on 12-12-2018
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with the Drake Hotel in Oak Brook for our November wedding! Everything from our first tour of the space with Kathleen to the planning of our reception with event coordinator, Michael, to the day itself was specatacular! The Drake is a beautiful space with lots of character and charm that made for the perfect setting for our cocktail hour and dinner and dancing repection. We were treated with so much kindness, professionalism, and support from day 1, as were all of our family members and friends. The hotel staff took many extra steps to ensure the comfort and ease of our experience, bringing extra furniture to the bridal suite for my bridesmaids and I while we got ready the morning of the wedding, supplying hot water with lemon to my father throughout the weekend since he had come down with a cold and lost his voice, ensuring that guests who do not drink had non-alcoholic options for toasts, and countless other ways- big and small- that they made us all feel special and in caring, adept hands. One of the most important things for us in planning the wedding was to have delicious food, and the Drake very much delivered! Our guests are still raving about how much they enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, and entrees! I was so happy to be a bride who actually ate some of her dinner and enjoyed every last bite! I cannot say enough great things about the service and quality of the Drake Hotel-- the staff, food, ambiance, all of it made for a perfect setting for what, to me, was an absolutely perfect day! Zero complaints; we highly recommend the Drake for the next soon-to-be wed couple! :)
Reviewed on 12-12-2018
Lindsay Saylors (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-11-2018
Honestly our experience with The Drake Oak Brook could not have been better. We booked our date about 11 months in advance, and were immediately kept up to speed about what to expect and when to expect it. We worked almost exclusively with Michael, who could not have been more responsive to all of my questions and concerns. All of my guests raved about the food, the space is stunning, and the coordination went off without a hitch. Having a one stop shop venue proved to be invaluable. We had our ceremony, reception, cake, and dinner all in/from one place, making our planning much less strenuous. My husband and I would recommend The Drake Oak Brook to everyone looking for a venue.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 02-11-2018
Honestly our experience with The Drake Oak Brook could not have been better. We booked our date about 11 months in advance, and were immediately kept up to speed about what to expect and when to expect it. We worked almost exclusively with Michael, who could not have been more responsive to all of my questions and concerns. All of my guests raved about the food, the space is stunning, and the coordination went off without a hitch. Having a one stop shop venue proved to be invaluable. We had our ceremony, reception, cake, and dinner all in/from one place, making our planning much less strenuous. My husband and I would recommend The Drake Oak Brook to everyone looking for a venue.
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Dana Bergan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
I just had the wedding of my dreams and can not even think of a single problem. The entire staff at the Drake Oak Brook went above and beyond especially Michael Dubina!!!! All of my guests have been raving about the food quality, the band, dance floor, amazing service and the undeniable Classy Elegant wedding venue.I coordinate large scale events for a living and also went to culinary school...... I am a very very hard critic of weddings. The entire experience was flawless. I will be recommending the Drake and Michael to everyone.
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
I just had the wedding of my dreams and can not even think of a single problem. The entire staff at the Drake Oak Brook went above and beyond especially Michael Dubina!!!! All of my guests have been raving about the food quality, the band, dance floor, amazing service and the undeniable Classy Elegant wedding venue.I coordinate large scale events for a living and also went to culinary school...... I am a very very hard critic of weddings. The entire experience was flawless. I will be recommending the Drake and Michael to everyone.
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Mark Harmas (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
Words couldn't express how great The Drake made our wedding day! We were looking for great service and a place that would give us the country club feel that could accommodate our wedding size. Cathleen and her team made our day the best day we could have ever imagined!! While a wedding can be stressful when it is not managed well, we didn't experience any frustration as Cathleen and her team led us through every step of the way. On the day of the wedding everything was perfect: linens, dance floor, food/beverages, and most importantly, service. Everyone who attended our wedding continues to compliment how great the food and service were at The Drake Oakbrook. Thank you so much for making our special day the best we could have ever asked for.
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
Words couldn't express how great The Drake made our wedding day! We were looking for great service and a place that would give us the country club feel that could accommodate our wedding size. Cathleen and her team made our day the best day we could have ever imagined!! While a wedding can be stressful when it is not managed well, we didn't experience any frustration as Cathleen and her team led us through every step of the way. On the day of the wedding everything was perfect: linens, dance floor, food/beverages, and most importantly, service. Everyone who attended our wedding continues to compliment how great the food and service were at The Drake Oakbrook. Thank you so much for making our special day the best we could have ever asked for.
Reviewed on 10-10-2018
Robert Beatty (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
We couldn't be happier with our wedding at the Drake Oak Brook. Michael Dubina and Cathleen Knobbe are the most responsive, personable, detailed, professional individuals when it came to planning and organizing. Every email, every phone call, was answered the same day, sometimes within minutes. Michael is especially detailed oriented and will have multiple spreadsheets and planning documents to keep everyone on track, it was so easy to work with him! Our wedding was Mardi Gras themed and we were able to incorporate custom foods created by their Chef into our menu and the colored light up dance floor made it even more amazing. I can't thank them and the Drake enough for making our day so special!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Wedding Date 02-09-2018
We couldn't be happier with our wedding at the Drake Oak Brook. Michael Dubina and Cathleen Knobbe are the most responsive, personable, detailed, professional individuals when it came to planning and organizing. Every email, every phone call, was answered the same day, sometimes within minutes. Michael is especially detailed oriented and will have multiple spreadsheets and planning documents to keep everyone on track, it was so easy to work with him! Our wedding was Mardi Gras themed and we were able to incorporate custom foods created by their Chef into our menu and the colored light up dance floor made it even more amazing. I can't thank them and the Drake enough for making our day so special!
Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Frankie Rogosienski (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
The level of customer service and commitment to making our wedding day unforgettable was evident in every interaction we had with the Drake Oak Brook. In a somewhat unconventional fashion, we planned our Chicago based wedding while living in Houston TX. The end goal was to move back to Chicago 2 months before our wedding day. While most couples would need to fly back to Chicago to check out venues, the sales and catering staff offered to give us a virtual tour via Facetime. My fiancĂ© (now wife) and I could not have been more pleased with their creativity and flexibility as we worked together to plan our special day from across the country. Our decision to have our wedding at the Drake Oak Brook was the best decision we made. From the attentive staff and generous accommodations throughout the wedding day, to the planning teamâs desire to make sure we felt comfortable with each decision, the experience from top to bottom was nothing short of spectacular. This holds true from the very first time that we met the staff, to the morning after the wedding; we felt as if we were part of the Drake Oak Brook family.I would recommend the Drake Oak Brook for anyone looking to get married. You and your fiancĂ© will be treated as more than just another wedding weekend. Most importantly, you will be treated as family and the staff at the Drake Oak Brook will ensure that your wedding day is everything you could have hoped forâŠ. and then a little more.
Reviewed on 02-09-2018
Wedding Date 18-08-2018
The level of customer service and commitment to making our wedding day unforgettable was evident in every interaction we had with the Drake Oak Brook. In a somewhat unconventional fashion, we planned our Chicago based wedding while living in Houston TX. The end goal was to move back to Chicago 2 months before our wedding day. While most couples would need to fly back to Chicago to check out venues, the sales and catering staff offered to give us a virtual tour via Facetime. My fiancĂ© (now wife) and I could not have been more pleased with their creativity and flexibility as we worked together to plan our special day from across the country. Our decision to have our wedding at the Drake Oak Brook was the best decision we made. From the attentive staff and generous accommodations throughout the wedding day, to the planning teamâs desire to make sure we felt comfortable with each decision, the experience from top to bottom was nothing short of spectacular. This holds true from the very first time that we met the staff, to the morning after the wedding; we felt as if we were part of the Drake Oak Brook family.I would recommend the Drake Oak Brook for anyone looking to get married. You and your fiancĂ© will be treated as more than just another wedding weekend. Most importantly, you will be treated as family and the staff at the Drake Oak Brook will ensure that your wedding day is everything you could have hoped forâŠ. and then a little more.
Reviewed on 02-09-2018
Emily Kane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
I had my wedding reception at The Drake Oak Brook on 5/19/18 and it was perfect, absolutely exceeding all of my expectations. The venue is so beautiful! We had our cocktail hour in the Flower Room/ outside veranda and dinner in the Three Oaks Ballroom. I had over 180 guests and the space fit everyone perfectly. I received so many compliments from my guests on the food (we had Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, and Vegan Pasta- all delicious!!) and the venue itself. I had plenty of space to get ready and take pictures with my bridesmaids in the morning, and we took some bridal party pictures near the beautiful gazebo before the reception. The light up dance floor was a big hit with my guests- it was so fun! We had many guests stay overnight and they loved the rooms. I very much enjoyed working with Cathleen and Michael during the planning process- they were always available to answer any questions we had leading up to the day and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. They are truly great at what they do. I canât thank The Drake Oak Brook enough, my wedding was everything I dreamed of and more :).
Reviewed on 11-06-2018
Wedding Date 19-05-2018
I had my wedding reception at The Drake Oak Brook on 5/19/18 and it was perfect, absolutely exceeding all of my expectations. The venue is so beautiful! We had our cocktail hour in the Flower Room/ outside veranda and dinner in the Three Oaks Ballroom. I had over 180 guests and the space fit everyone perfectly. I received so many compliments from my guests on the food (we had Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, and Vegan Pasta- all delicious!!) and the venue itself. I had plenty of space to get ready and take pictures with my bridesmaids in the morning, and we took some bridal party pictures near the beautiful gazebo before the reception. The light up dance floor was a big hit with my guests- it was so fun! We had many guests stay overnight and they loved the rooms. I very much enjoyed working with Cathleen and Michael during the planning process- they were always available to answer any questions we had leading up to the day and made sure everything ran smoothly the day of. They are truly great at what they do. I canât thank The Drake Oak Brook enough, my wedding was everything I dreamed of and more :).
Reviewed on 11-06-2018
Pam R (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
We recently had the pleasure to attend my long time girlfriends wedding reception at this charming venue and it was simply marvelous. The service was impeccable and the setting was very cozy! I will be booking some of our family events there from now on.
Reviewed on 10-06-2018
Wedding Date 10-08-2019
We recently had the pleasure to attend my long time girlfriends wedding reception at this charming venue and it was simply marvelous. The service was impeccable and the setting was very cozy! I will be booking some of our family events there from now on.
Reviewed on 10-06-2018
Kirsten Higgins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2019
I cannot say enough about how truly magical The Drake Oak Brook is. I had my wedding there in October 2017 and the venue, service, food, and rooms were incredible. The whole planning process leading up to the wedding day was seamless, and Cathleen was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had guests staying at the hotel all weekend, and spent the wedding morning getting ready in the spacious bridal suite. We were able to fit nearly 15 people in the bridal suite through getting ready and pictures. We did our first look and wedding pictures around the property and in the gazebo. What a wonderful backdrop for pictures! There were so many places outside and in the lobby to get some really cool shots. One thing Iâd recommend that we did was reserve the Board Room as a hospitality suite for guests. It was great to have a home base for all of our out of town guests to hang out and relax throughout the weekend! There were around 130 people at our reception, which fit perfectly in the Three Oaks Ballroom. The room is very beautiful, lined with many windows and easily fit our 14 tables (plus sweetheart table). When we arrived at the reception from the church, one of the most thoughtful and much needed parts of our day happened thanks to Cathleen. She took my husband and me briefly to a private area, brought us two plates of appetizers, and closed the door. It was such a great time to be alone after actually getting married and get something to eat before starting the cocktail hour and reception. I mean, how thoughtful is that?! Our cocktail hour was in the gorgeous Flower Room attached to the Three Oaks, where guests enjoyed a ton of passed appetizers (my husband wanted to take home a whole plate of the mini lobster rolls) and drinks before dinner. It was raining on our day, but there is also a great outdoor space with a fountain that can be used for cocktail hour. Anna and the whole staff were extremely attentive to our every need. Now, to the food. WOW. We offered 3 options plus a vegetarian to our guests: Filet, Chicken, Sea Bass, and Vegetable Strudel. The food was absolutely amazing. Aside from saying that this was the best wedding theyâve ever attended (seriously people are still talking about it), people could not say enough about the quality of the food. It was delicious. To do a plated dinner for 130 people right and get hot food out over 4 courses is extremely impressive. One of my favorite parts of the reception was the light up dance floor. It made dancing so much fun and everyone had a blast! The next morning, we also reserved space for our guests to participate in The Drakeâs Champagne Sunday Brunch. We had nearly 100 people attend and our friends said the food, staff, and room were so nice that we could have just gotten married at the brunch and it still would have been awesome. You seriously need to have your wedding here!!
Reviewed on 24-01-2018
Wedding Date 25-03-2019
I cannot say enough about how truly magical The Drake Oak Brook is. I had my wedding there in October 2017 and the venue, service, food, and rooms were incredible. The whole planning process leading up to the wedding day was seamless, and Cathleen was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We had guests staying at the hotel all weekend, and spent the wedding morning getting ready in the spacious bridal suite. We were able to fit nearly 15 people in the bridal suite through getting ready and pictures. We did our first look and wedding pictures around the property and in the gazebo. What a wonderful backdrop for pictures! There were so many places outside and in the lobby to get some really cool shots. One thing Iâd recommend that we did was reserve the Board Room as a hospitality suite for guests. It was great to have a home base for all of our out of town guests to hang out and relax throughout the weekend! There were around 130 people at our reception, which fit perfectly in the Three Oaks Ballroom. The room is very beautiful, lined with many windows and easily fit our 14 tables (plus sweetheart table). When we arrived at the reception from the church, one of the most thoughtful and much needed parts of our day happened thanks to Cathleen. She took my husband and me briefly to a private area, brought us two plates of appetizers, and closed the door. It was such a great time to be alone after actually getting married and get something to eat before starting the cocktail hour and reception. I mean, how thoughtful is that?! Our cocktail hour was in the gorgeous Flower Room attached to the Three Oaks, where guests enjoyed a ton of passed appetizers (my husband wanted to take home a whole plate of the mini lobster rolls) and drinks before dinner. It was raining on our day, but there is also a great outdoor space with a fountain that can be used for cocktail hour. Anna and the whole staff were extremely attentive to our every need. Now, to the food. WOW. We offered 3 options plus a vegetarian to our guests: Filet, Chicken, Sea Bass, and Vegetable Strudel. The food was absolutely amazing. Aside from saying that this was the best wedding theyâve ever attended (seriously people are still talking about it), people could not say enough about the quality of the food. It was delicious. To do a plated dinner for 130 people right and get hot food out over 4 courses is extremely impressive. One of my favorite parts of the reception was the light up dance floor. It made dancing so much fun and everyone had a blast! The next morning, we also reserved space for our guests to participate in The Drakeâs Champagne Sunday Brunch. We had nearly 100 people attend and our friends said the food, staff, and room were so nice that we could have just gotten married at the brunch and it still would have been awesome. You seriously need to have your wedding here!!
Reviewed on 24-01-2018
Alexandra Hartsell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The Drake was the perfect venue to hold our wedding! Our reception was in the Flower Room which provided an amazing space and veranda. The food was phenomenal along with the service! Dana and Anna was fantastic to work with and ensured everything ran smoothly the day of. She went above and beyond to ensure our wishes were met. I cannot recommend The Drake Oak Brook Hotel enough for a wedding reception.
Reviewed on 16-12-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
The Drake was the perfect venue to hold our wedding! Our reception was in the Flower Room which provided an amazing space and veranda. The food was phenomenal along with the service! Dana and Anna was fantastic to work with and ensured everything ran smoothly the day of. She went above and beyond to ensure our wishes were met. I cannot recommend The Drake Oak Brook Hotel enough for a wedding reception.
Reviewed on 16-12-2017
Erica Motley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
The Drake is a venue that combines modern elegance, excellent customer service, outstanding prices for the expensive Chicagoland area, valet parking for guests, and amazing grounds with gorgeous fountain and gazebo. My wedding was like something from a fairytale as you can't find a more gorgeous looking venue. We had our ceremony at the outdoor gazebo, cocktail hour on terrace overlooking fountain, and reception inside. We had great customer service from beginning to end so highly recommend the Drake. A small downside was that their wedding coordinator changed a couple times in the 6 months leading to my wedding but other than that everything was fantastic. Thank you to the Drake for a lovely wedding and planning experience!
Reviewed on 30-09-2017
Wedding Date 16-09-2017
The Drake is a venue that combines modern elegance, excellent customer service, outstanding prices for the expensive Chicagoland area, valet parking for guests, and amazing grounds with gorgeous fountain and gazebo. My wedding was like something from a fairytale as you can't find a more gorgeous looking venue. We had our ceremony at the outdoor gazebo, cocktail hour on terrace overlooking fountain, and reception inside. We had great customer service from beginning to end so highly recommend the Drake. A small downside was that their wedding coordinator changed a couple times in the 6 months leading to my wedding but other than that everything was fantastic. Thank you to the Drake for a lovely wedding and planning experience!
Reviewed on 30-09-2017
Ernestine Motley (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-11-2018
I'm the mother of the bride and was very please with their level of service. An envelope for the groom and bride was left behind and staff turned it in. This shows the honesty of the Drake and the high standards of the staff at the Drake. Cathleen Knobbe was with it throughout the whole weekend starting with Friday night and until Sunday after brunch.
Reviewed on 26-09-2017
Wedding Date 26-11-2018
I'm the mother of the bride and was very please with their level of service. An envelope for the groom and bride was left behind and staff turned it in. This shows the honesty of the Drake and the high standards of the staff at the Drake. Cathleen Knobbe was with it throughout the whole weekend starting with Friday night and until Sunday after brunch.
Reviewed on 26-09-2017
Leah LaMantia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-11-2018
Working with the staff at the Drake was wonderful! They made everything easy and beautiful, I couldn't have asked for a better tram to work with. From our Catering manager, to front desk staff to the servers and bar staff Incredible! And I haven't stopped hearing about the food,.Stellar!!!! Thank you for everything!!
Reviewed on 23-09-2017
Wedding Date 24-11-2018
Working with the staff at the Drake was wonderful! They made everything easy and beautiful, I couldn't have asked for a better tram to work with. From our Catering manager, to front desk staff to the servers and bar staff Incredible! And I haven't stopped hearing about the food,.Stellar!!!! Thank you for everything!!
Reviewed on 23-09-2017
julia Stevens (not set) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
They RUINED my wedding! Read the contract before you sign anything, the owner is a SCUM lawyer and just wants to make money off of you. They surely had us fooled. They overpriced my guests at first. The night of my wedding they charged my guests drinks at our open bar. My dad (father of the bride) as well as my husband were pouring drinks because the bartender was nowhere to be found. I had to set up the tables in my wedding dress!!! I missed all my family photos. When we went to kindly talk to them after the wedding. They lied about everything and denied any fault and pretended like nothing happened. So many wedding venues out there. Don't ruin your wedding day by picking this as your venue!
Reviewed on 20-02-2017
72 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.92 out of 5.0Wedding Date 17-09-2016
They RUINED my wedding! Read the contract before you sign anything, the owner is a SCUM lawyer and just wants to make money off of you. They surely had us fooled. They overpriced my guests at first. The night of my wedding they charged my guests drinks at our open bar. My dad (father of the bride) as well as my husband were pouring drinks because the bartender was nowhere to be found. I had to set up the tables in my wedding dress!!! I missed all my family photos. When we went to kindly talk to them after the wedding. They lied about everything and denied any fault and pretended like nothing happened. So many wedding venues out there. Don't ruin your wedding day by picking this as your venue!
Reviewed on 20-02-2017
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