What People Are Saying
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“Above and Beyond”
Marija, Words cannot express how thankful and grateful we are for you and your team (special shoutout to Bella for being so sweet and helpful to my parents). Our wedding day was perfect, largely due to the most amazing reception at St. James 1868. Everyone raved about the food (the chicken in particular was a big hit) and the service throughout the evening was top notch. You were such a tremendous help to us throughout the planning process, and we really cannot thank you enough for arranging a wonderful tasting; accommodating and working with our preferences and budget edits; being so responsive and patient; and for supporting us through a very stressful pandemic. You went above and beyond and we will always be appreciative. ❤
“Best our Guests Have Ever Had”
Having Gracious Events cater our wedding was a no-brainer as soon as we tried their food for the first time at our tasting. It is restaurant quality food and we have received so many compliments that it was the best wedding food our guests have ever had. All of the staff were so kind and attentive. We would highly recommend to anyone!
“Insanely Delicious”
Everyone I came in contact with was so kind and very helpful not to mention the food was insanely delicious, dare I say the best food Ive ever consumed?? BEAUTIFUL decorations and set up couldn't have asked for a better time. I have and will continue to recommend Gracious Catering to everyone I know for any and all events. LOVE LOVE LOVE!
“Like a Mini-Tuscan Vacation”
Chicago couple Madison and Ryan didn’t have to look far for inspiration for the perfect place for their romantic mini-destination wedding – they found the most stunning Italian villa wedding venue on the shores of Lake Michigan and knew Villa Terrace Museum was the one! The stunning estate was inspired by a sixteenth-century Italian villa, and their guests traveling from across the midwest felt as though they had been transported to the Mediterranean. The venue inspired their natural decor and neutral meets greenery color scheme, with their planner Gracious Events helping them knock it out of the park with food and drinks, Tuscan-inspired garlands, and perfect planning! Their wedding day photos from McNiel Photography are like a mini-Tuscan vacation!