Due to high demand and because we only host one event per day; we are no longer offering a ceremony only option on Friday-Sunday during wedding season. We do however offer a new sunset ceremony special. Please visit our wedding page to find out more details.

Ravisloe Country Club can host weddings up to 300 guests.

Yes. Due to high demand and the fact that Ravisloe hosts only ONE wedding per day. Ravisloe Weddings does require a minimum of 150 guests for a SATURDAY wedding. Sunday-Friday guest Minimum is 125.

We do understand that guest count can fluctuate, but we do require a minimum of 150 guests to book a Saturday wedding, 125 guests to book a Friday wedding and 125 guests to book a Sunday wedding.

Ravisloe Country Club is a PUBLIC venue, so anyone can golf or book an event.

No, the venue is booked on a first come, first served basis.

In order to secure your preferred date and space, Ravisloe requires a contract to be signed by Client with an initial deposit of two-thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2000.00). The required deposit is Non-Refundable and may be used towards the balance of the total final cost of your event or towards any amount owed due to client cancellation as outlined in the contract.

Our ivy-covered courtyard is a beautiful setting for your ceremony as well as for people to step outside throughout the evening. You may even decide to toss your bouquet from our balcony or grab some fresh air at our gazebo.

For wedding parties that have both a ceremony and reception at Ravisloe have access to our bridal suite and grooms room 7 hours prior to their wedding until 1 hour after their wedding end time. If additional time is needed please check with us to see if it is possible to have this arranged at an additional fee. Those who are hosting a reception only have access to the bridal suite and groom’s room 3 hours prior to the wedding reception.

It would be the responsibility of the client to find a licensed business who can retain a permit with the city of homewood to operate a professional fireworks display. All information must be discussed with us for our approval. A copy of the permit and any additional information must be presented to us as well. There is absolutely NO amateur use of fireworks allowed on the premises!! The authorities will be notified and any person using fireworks will be removed from the property.

Yes, we would utilize our great room for ceremony in case of inclement weather. Instead of cocktail hour being in the back end of the courtyard it would be moved to our ballroom.

Our dancefloor is 20x24.

Here is an example timeline for a ceremony and reception with a 5 hour bar. 4:30pm Guests start arriving for ceremony 5:00pm Ceremony Begins 5:30pm Ceremony ends and Cocktail Hour begins 6:30pm Cocktail Hour Ends Guests enter the ballroom Wedding Party Introductions 6:45pm Cake Cutting 7:00pm Dinner is served Toasts 7:30pm Bar Re-opens ~7:45pm Father/Daughter Dance Mother/Son Dance 8:00pm Dancing Begins 11:30pm Reception Ends

Our event managers will attend your final meeting 10 days prior to your wedding to go over all final details of your event (the most important details pertaining to seating arrangement, food service and timeline). They will assist with ceremony rehearsal and ceremony. They will also ensure the room is set properly day of, and also the day stays on the timeline discussed. Our services do not include; placement or storage of personal items, i.e. place cards, menu cards, favors, ceremony items, or wedding personals. Anything that comes from outside of the venue that you would like Ravisloe’s staff to assist with may be coordinated at an additional fee.

The large 14 foot tables are NOT allowed to be removed from the hallway or moved around in the hallway.

You are allowed a one hour rehearsal with our event manager. Rehearsal dates will be scheduled around 2 months from your wedding date.

Venue policies will all be listed in your event contract.

Ravisloe does not offer valet parking at this time.

Yes, we do allow late night snacks for weddings at no additional charge. Whether Ravisloe places an order for you, or you bring in your own late night snack vendor. It is important to remember that any vendors brought on premise need to be licensed and insured.

Ravisloe does not offer coat check service at this time. We will have coat racks available to guests in case of inclement weather.

Ravisloe CC does not provide cakes and desserts. We do allow cakes and desserts to be brought in from licensed and insured businesses at no additional cost. It is required that you notify us of all intended Desserts and vendors/stores providing desserts for us to approve! On the day of your wedding/event, if we see any desserts that appear to not be from a licensed and insured business or store (and appear to be homemade) they will be discarded immediately.

Any outside vendor such as bands, dj, florists, bakeries, etc. must be fully licensed and insured. All outside vendors contracted should be informed that they have a 4 hour window from start of ceremony or reception, to set up before the event and maximum of 1 hour after conclusion of the wedding to unload, breakdown or gather property. Subject to availability of venue, vendors will have the option to pick up the following day. Anything exceeding said times will incur a fee of $100 per ½ hour and will be billed to client. All non-wedding events will have one hour prior to event start time to set up and one hour post event to clear out.

We highly discourage vendors from using fog machines and cold spark machines in our facility. They leave a slippery film on the dance floor which can cause people to fall and hurt themselves.

We do have a preferred list of vendors that we have enjoyed working with in the past. https://www.ravisloeweddings.com/preferred-vendors

Feel free to hire your own vendors. They just must be licensed and insured. If you are looking for help in choosing vendors, we do have suggestions on our preferred vendor list which you can find on our website.

Yes our venue can accommodate a DJ. Accommodating a live band will depend on guest count and required space from the band. I will attach examples below of what options are available for DJ placement and what we have done in the past to accommodate a live band.

Holiday Weekend pricing (Thursday-Monday) is not discounted and will be priced as a Saturday event.

Ravisloe Country Club reserves the right to charge a damage/cleaning fee if necessary after the wedding. Anything exceeding said event times will incur a fee of $100 per ½ hour and will be billed to client or deducted from initial deposit. Proof of liability insurance may be required.

Pricing a wedding can fall into a wide range and is largely determined by the size of your event. Our wedding staff will work with you to customize a package to ensure you receive exactly what you want. Email us for more information on pricing.

Yes, There is an 20% service charge that will be applied to food and beverage.

Deposits and payments if made by certified or personal check can be made payable to Ravisloe Banquets, LLC. Accepted forms of payment for the initial deposit include; cash, cashier’s check, money order, personal check, credit card or debit card. All credit card payments and Honeybook Payments will be subject to an additional five percent (5%) charge. Returned personal checks will require a Seventy-Five and 00/100 Dollar ($75.00) fee and will no longer be accepted as a form of payment. Accepted FINAL payment methods are personal check or cashier's check. Any payment made later than ten (10) days prior to the event must be paid by cashier's check. **Deposits and payments must be received by the outlined dates specified in your Project Proposal in order to guarantee the event. A late fee of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00) will be added to the event each time a payment is not paid within thirty (30) days of the payment schedule. Additionally, if payments are not timely received, Ravisloe reserves the right to cancel the event booking and all deposits previously paid are forfeited and non-refundable. Acceptance of a late payment fee as outlined above shall not waive Ravisloe’s right to cancel the event booking.

In order to secure your preferred date and space, Ravisloe requires a contract to be signed by Client with an initial deposit of two-thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2000.00). The required deposit is Non-Refundable and may be used towards the balance of the total final cost of your event or towards any amount owed due to client cancellation as outlined in the contract.

In order to secure your preferred date and space, Ravisloe requires this contract be signed by Client with an initial deposit of Two Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000.00). The required deposit is Non-Refundable and may be used towards the balance of the total final cost of your event or towards any amounts owed due to client cancellation as outlined below. A second deposit equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the total Estimated Cost will be due six (6) months prior to the event date or the date of food and beverage tasting, whichever is earlier. Payment of the remaining balance of the total Estimated Cost is due ten (10) days in advance of the event. For events booked more than one (1) calendar year in advance, the following payment schedule would take effect: In addition to the initial deposit, a second deposit equivalent to thirty-three (33%) of the total Estimated Cost will be due one (1) year prior to the event date. A third deposit equivalent to thirty-three (33%) of the total Estimated Cost will be due six (6) months prior to the event date or the date of food and beverage tasting, whichever is earlier. Payment of the remaining balance of the total Estimated Cost is due ten (10) days in advance of the event.

Yes, candles may be used if they are enclosed in proper holders and the flame is protected on all sides. Open flame candles such as candlesticks are not permitted.

Unfortunately, Ravisloe does NOT allow decor items such as confetti, glitter, rice, streamers, fake petals, and poppers.

Ravisloe CC does offer a complimentary centerpiece option which includes; a mirror base, vase (8in tall) with a 3in floating candle and black framed table numbers. Couples may elect to use all, some or none of our centerpiece items.

Yes. Hanging decor from the chandeliers or beams is allowed under the following conditions: -No tape, glue, nails, tacks or command strips can be used. -Items must come down the same night and within the 1 hour clean up slot allowed. All string/wire must be removed from the chandelier as well.

Unfortunately, you are not allowed to bring outside chairs in for your event. We do have standard banquet chairs that we provide and offer chiavari chairs to rent at an additional price of $9 per chair. Chiavari chairs come in 4 different color options (gold, silver, black or clear)

Yes, if you prefer to forego renting our gold or silver chargers, you may bring in your own. You will be responsible for the setup of any items/decor that you bring in to the venue.

The only decor options we have available for use are Mirror bases, an 8in vase with floating candle and a 5x7 black framed table numbers.

We ask that you please refrain from moving anything around. If you are interested in having any furniture moved you must ask us at your final meeting and we may or may not approve. If approved, our staff will move it for you.

Ravisloe does not provide any outdoor signage to direct guests.

At this time we currently do not provide heaters in our outdoor space. We do provide tables on our lower level with umbrellas in case some guests are looking for shade.

Yes, you are able to hire a vendor to vinyl wrap the dancefloor. They must come remove it at the end of your event.

Due to licensing and insurance requirements, all food and beverages to be served on RCC property must be supplied and prepared by RCC. No outside food or beverage will be allowed on the premises (with the exception of cakes or sweet tables from commercial bakeries) without permission of RCC. In addition, no remaining food and beverage shall be removed from the premises. At the conclusion of the function, such food and beverage becomes the property of RCC.

Unfortunately, no. Health department regulations strictly prohibits food that has been sitting out from leaving the facility with guests. At the conclusion of the function, such food and beverage becomes the property of RCC. All leftover food needs to be disposed of by Ravisloe staff. There will be no exceptions made. This is for everyone's health and safety.

All alcohol consumed on Ravisloe's premises must be purchased at Ravisloe Country Club. Outside liquor is not permitted.

Tax in Homewood, IL consists of a 9% State and 2% Local Tax. Service Charge for events is 20%. Both Tax and Service charge are on food and beverage items only.

Absolutely! Every couple is given the opportunity to schedule a food tasting. Tasting information is sent out every December to couples who have weddings that upcoming year. I will be working my way down the calendar year, with tastings happening between January and March of your wedding year. Those of you with weddings in March, April or May will be first up to schedule, etc. During the tasting, in addition to food, we will be discussing room layout, linen colors, and all vendors you have booked so far. The tasting email will provide more detailed information on this matter.

Ravisloe does allow signature cocktails using liquors we provide in the bar package that you have chosen. Let us know what signature you were wanting to provide and we can let you know if we are able to accommodate your request. Attached is a photo or the glasses we use: Tall- 5.25in Short - 3.25in

All audio equipment needed should be provided by your DJ or band. You should ask them to provide a satellite setup for your ceremony.

Yes, We encourage guests who have been drinking to leave their cars in the parking lot and take an uber to their home/hotel. At the end of the night we do secure our property by locking the front gate when we leave. So your guests would not have access to their vehicles until 6am the next morning.

Guests should allow some time for cabs/rideshares to arrive for pickup. Estimate time of 15 minutes.

Ravisloe does have handicap access throughout the lower level of our building. We have two main handicap entrances, one on the south end of the building and one on the north end of the building.

La Banque Hotel, an 18-room boutique hotel is located just three minutes from Ravisloe and is the perfect spot for the happy couple, bridal party and out of town guests. La Banque is available for room blocks for guests, or wedding parties can reserve the entire hotel for an entirely private event. Their website is labanquehotel.com and phone number, 708.798.6000. In addition to La Banque, there are Hotels both East and West of Ravisloe about 15 mins away.

Ravisloe Country Club does not provide shuttle service, but our events staff can work with you to find a reliable service in the Homewood area. Our preferred vendor is Driver Transportation Services, which can be reached at 708.577.3553 or derrick.fisher@dtsicompany.com

Here is a layout with information your vendors may be asking. Feel free to share this with them as needed.

We will discuss your room layout during your tasting. In the meantime, this link provides you with a couple examples based on guest counts and type of head table. ravisloeweddings.com/files