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November 2023 by Mickey F
If I could give more than five stars I would! My wife and I just got married last week and the experience was nothing short of incredible! Jillian, Steph, and Elaine were absolutely top tier the entire time. They provided an incredible service and kept everything so smooth on our big day. We simply cannot thank them enough for all they did for us. From the first walk through to the end of the night when we left they were transparent and not only met our expectations but exceeded them. Speaking for the guys get the Lakeside Lounge package! The lunch was incredible the amenities were amazing and it was a great space for me and the groomsmen. My wife said the same for when her and her bridesmaids were getting ready. The kitchen provided the best food I have ever had and was smash hit with all of the guests. The venue provides perfect back drops all around the property both inside and out for your photographer. There really isn't one thing I would change. Again I would like to thank the entire staff for such an incredible day. If you are looking for a venue please look no further, you will be provided with the day you deserve here and a day you can look back on and smile for many many years to come.
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November 2023 by Sharon Meyer
My daughter & son-in-law just had their wedding on 11/5. The wedding from my perspective was amazing, without any issues at all. Every detail was taken care of with precision. All of the staff was caring, amazing, thoughtful; I'm giving extra kudos to Stephanie as I mostly dealt with her; she is "top notch" . The venue is magical. I would highly recommend Rock Island!!
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November 2023 by Sarah Morrill
I went to Rock Island to tour as a potential wedding venue. The venue was beautiful, the lake was stunning, and facility was very modern. Also we spent anbout 20 minutes looking ant the grooms suite and all the fun the groomsmen get to have. Otherwise I wasn’t very impressed. For starters on my tour, the host didn’t ask anything about my relationship or proposal which I thought was odd. Food is very important to me and the host informed us there is no tasting and rather “just go on our social media,” for the amount of money I’d be spending on this venue to not get a tasting was a turn off. Then regarding the rehearsal, I have several children and elderly that would be involved to have them say that rehearsals are day of just wouldn’t work for me. Especially given the nearest accommodation is over 20 minutes away. And I also said that I don’t want a first look and the host suggested I just the skip the rehearsal. The rehearsal and tasting are both very exciting parts of being a bride so to miss out on those things is disappointing. I think the past I was least impressed with was that the bridalSuite want fully accessible. I have a bridal party member who uses a wheelchair so she wouldn’t be able to enjoy the bridalSuite wit the rest of the girls. Overall wasn’t impressed also felt like they nickel and dime everything. If I had a dollar for every time the host said it would be an up charge I would enough money to pay for this venue! Overall, beautiful scenery but unimpressed with the service and inclusions.
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November 2023 by Debbie Gross
Attended a beautiful wedding last weekend at Rock Island, and it was beautiful. Wish it hadn't rained so we could be outside. But they did such a beautiful job. Setting things up on the porch provided umbrellas and even blankets for the ladies to cover their legs if they were cold. The food was incredible the servers and staff were all so nice and very attentive. A really beautiful venue.
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August 2023 by Brian Schleper
Gorgeous wedding venue. Recently had the honor officiating a wedding here and the food, staff, and views were amazing
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June 2023 by George Doyle
My niece Shannon Doyle was married at your venue on 6/18/2023.The staff and food were exceptional, also a special shout out to ALEX who took us to the outdoor ceremony and picked us up he was very compassionate with helping me as I am disabled
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May 2023 by Emily DeFeo
Went to a wedding here and it was phenomenal! The food was beyond amazing, the atmosphere is picture perfect! The ONLY criticism is that the dance floor was a bit small but that didn't stop us from having an incredible time!
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May 2023 by Denis DiLallo
As someone who attended a wedding, I say this is an excellent wedding venue. Food and service were top notch.
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February 2023 by Alexis P.
I attended my aunt's wedding here back in April. The ceremony was beautiful and the food was delicious, but unfortunately the day didn't go as planned for me. Believe it or not, one of the venue's VALET DRIVERS drove another car into my year-old Audi A5 convertible. This accident did $15,000 of damage to my car... I seriously wish I was kidding.There was no option to park your own car upon arrival. My dad and sister, who drove separately and arrived ahead of me, specifically asked and were told no. Allegedly, the crash occurred during the ceremony. I did not hear it, but some of the other guests claim to have. I was not notified of the crash until halfway through family photos/cocktail hour, so naturally I missed the rest of that and was quite hungry going into the reception. A bartender also told me that she heard the crash and the valet drivers were apparently not going to tell me until the wedding ended at 10pm (in the dark, clearly) at night or see if I noticed... The way the whole thing was handled was weird. The valet driver (who was only about 17/18, by the way...) was not apologetic and kind of shrugged when I came out. Of course, I was freaking out and really pissed off, but $15,000 of damage isn't something you take super lightly. The entire right side of my car (door, mirror, both tires, door handle) needed to be replaced, in addition to my stereo system wiring and right-side window regulator for when I put the top down. Between insurance battles, back orders on parts due to the pandemic and time designated to repairs, I did not receive my car fully back in-tact until November 29, 2022. Absolute insanity and certainly will not be driving there if I ever have to attend a wedding there. I'm sure my car will lose a ton of value when I put it for sale eventually since it was so badly damaged.I recommend being very mindful ever driving here. Take photos of your car before the valet driver takes it. Maybe even Uber instead if you can! Especially if you have a luxury car... couldn't imagine a 17-year-old damaging a Porsche or Lamborghini.
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November 2022 by Mystical Entertainment Group
Rock Island is easily becoming one of our favorite venues. Their staff is on point and friendly. The food is always different and themed for cocktail hour. The grounds are gorgeous for photos. They just know what the modern couple likes, they’re fantastic.
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September 2022 by Sara Nestrowitz
I don’t even know where to begin… our entire experience with Rock Island was great. Booking the event was easy and the staff is super responsive and organized during the planning process. We dropped off decorations a few days before our wedding and included some things from my shower I wasn’t sure what to do with and the team used everything and made all our decor perfect! They basically designed our entire sweetheart table. The food was amazing and the waiters/waitresses were incredibly kind. The bar tenders make some awesome drinks & we’re also incredibly kind. My bridal suite coordinator was phenomenal, she was very attentive and made sure my girls and I had everything we needed. She even carried my bouquet and dress around for about 2 hours while we took pictures around the venue before our ceremony. I also couldn’t believe how Awesome they were during the reception! I had 2 guests (and myself) drop a glass on the dance floor and they were there within seconds with a broom and flashlight making sure the glass was cleaned and the floor was safe! My husband and I were also extremely happy to get leftovers of all our food we didn’t get to eat to enjoy after the wedding. I’m hoping to be invited to a wedding here soon so I can experience this place as a guest!
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September 2022 by Brianne Morville
I got married at RILC on July 8, 2022, and had the most amazing day. The venue is beautiful, the food is incredible (and there’s so much of it!), and the staff are amazing. During planning, our coordinator, Amanda R, was super helpful and responsive any time we had questions, and periodically checked in with us. The day of the wedding, Amanda, Jill, Stephanie, Matt, Tessa, and everyone else working the wedding were fantastic and so helpful. Any time we needed anything, it was done right away. Everything was set up beautifully, and even better than I’d pictured. Stephanie never left my side and always made sure I had water or cold towels (it was very hot and humid). Jill even fixed my bustle in the middle of the dance floor! Everyone danced all night (huge credit to our DJ, DJ Albie G with Global Productions), and the midnight diner stop on the way out was a hit! We were never without a drink, and the staff packed up food for us to take home and had my car all packed and ready to go the next morning when I came to pick it up. They kept my flowers in the fridge overnight and had the top of the cake packaged up as well. We had the best wedding ever and our guests are still raving about our wedding. I cannot recommend Rock Island enough! It was the perfect venue with the most incredible staff!
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September 2022 by Samantha Castelluccio
We could not have asked for anything more on our wedding day. The staff and venue were absolutely perfect! From the day we picked the venue up until the day they were attentive and accommodating. The food was amazing and our guests can’t stop talking about how great our wedding was. We can’t thank rock island enough for making our wedding dreams come true!
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August 2022 by Brianne
I got married at RILC on July 8, 2022, and had the most amazing day. The venue is beautiful, the food is incredible (and there’s so much of it!), and the staff are amazing. During planning, our coordinator, Amanda R, was super helpful and responsive any time we had questions, and periodically checked in with us. The day of the wedding, Amanda, Jill, Stephanie, Matt, Tessa, and everyone else working the wedding were fantastic and so helpful. Any time we needed anything, it was done right away. Everything was set up beautifully, and even better than I’d pictured. Stephanie never left my side and always made sure I had water or cold towels (it was very hot and humid). Jill even fixed my bustle in the middle of the dance floor! Everyone danced all night (huge credit to our DJ, DJ Albie G with Global Productions), and the midnight diner stop on the way out was a hit! We were never without a drink, and the staff packed up food for us to take home and had my car all packed and ready to go the next morning when I came to pick it up. They kept my flowers in the fridge overnight and had the top of the cake packaged up as well. We had the best wedding ever and our guests are still raving about our wedding. I cannot recommend Rock Island enough! It was the perfect venue with the most incredible staff!
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June 2022 by Karen Casanova-Tassillo
Beautiful place, great staff and amazing views.
