Dinolfos Banquets of Homer Glen

We had a DiNolfo's Homer Glenn wedding in March of 2011. The bar tending staff was amazing (remembered every guest's drink order, fast). The food was par (limited menu)  

We wanted a nontraditional Cocktail reception on a Friday immediately following ceremony. The in-house chapel and window room was a great perk. DiNolfo told us we could customize the menu, that they would bring in highboy cocktail tables and we could customize some of the decor. We signed (great deal and customizeable package). 3 weeks prior to the wedding, we checked in and they handed us their banquet package list and menu (not the cocktail reception we had requested) and would not work with us for additions even when we agreed to pay more. I also offered to order food outside of their menu from other caterers at my own cost and that was not agreeable. Suffice to say, I ended up renting (added charge) my own high cocktail tables the week of the wedding.

The pictures were beautiful because of the venue's tall ceilings, winding stair case, picture windows and chandeliers, but the promised customizeable decor, table arrangement and menu selections were not fulfilled.

My review is based on one tour.

My fiance and I viewed Dinolfo's in Homer Glen back in the spring time of 2012. It was our first stop on our tour of venues and it was also recommended to us by my hair stylist (she just had her reception there in July 2012). This Dinolfo's is newer than the one in Mokena (we didn't tour that one). Also, this area of 159th is more open fields/farms than big businesses. I would say that gives a bride extra picture opportunities.

To tour the space, you don't need an appointment, but I called ahead of time just in case. We toured the place with Richard, who was very friendly and knowledgeable. I believe he said the venues were family owned. First, Dinolfo's is huge. I think Richard told us they could have four weddings at once, but I heard from a little birdy that the venue could hold six weddings. That was off putting. I wasn't sure I wanted to share my day with so many other brides and their families. Yes, they have wall dividers for the spaces, but all the weddings share the bathrooms. Our 150 person guest list would get us a long, narrow, windowless room. Richard was really trying to sell us on extra lighting. I wasn't buying it.

Don't get me wrong. The space was modern and clean, the pricing was great and the list of options was huge (private bridal suite is always a plus). That's why I'm giving it four stars, however, there was a huge deterrent to this place. They won't let you try the food before your wedding. Even after you book, no food tasting for you. Richard said they go on word of mouth. That seemed really wrong and almost shadey. Despite all that, Dinolfo's still remained at the top of our list until we found the winning venue.

If you like eating frozen vegetables, this place is for you!

I cannot comment on any of the other food, since I ordered a veggie meal.

1 Star for the gorgeous building + women's bathroom.