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    Kerstin Sent on 12/11/2017
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    We had our rehearsal dinner and wedding brunch at Medici. We couldn't have been happier. They did an amazing job executing both events. From the professional staff and quality menu, both events were incredibly memorable. We highly recommend Medici!
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    Keersten Sent on 07/19/2014
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    We recently hosted our wedding reception at Medici. We rented out the entire upstairs, inside and outside. We had a tent set up outside (by another vendor), hired a DJ, and had several other vendors present for different services. Medici's staff, particularly their event coordinator Kari, were very accommodating and worked well with all of our vendors.

    Medici provided the food and cocktails (we did heavy appetizers and open bar - started at 7 p.m. and ended at 1 a.m.). They had great choices and the food was excellent! They kept things filled and fresh on the table where food was available as well as serving passed appetizers. The service was wonderful - the waitstaff and bartenders worked hard, but did a fabulous job. The event coordinator did a great job also of facilitating and supervising the event. We felt very good knowing she was handling things for us.

    Overall, we were very impressed with how well Medici hosted this event. One of the best decisions we made in planning our reception was choosing this venue.
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    Tammy Sent on 12/03/2014
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    My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at Medici on November 29th, 2014. We had originally booked the venue for a reception party for June of 2015, after our planned return from a destination wedding. When we learned we were expecting, we decided to move the entire event- ceremony and reception up to November and had 2 months to plan. Kari Knowlton, director of banquets and special events could not have been more helpful. She responded to all of our requests and communication promptly and always with a smile on her face. Because we had our entire ceremony in the banquet room, which is a bit unusual, we had more then the normal amount of requests for Kari. She made sure we were able to have everything we dreamed of. The final day came and our evening event could not have gone more perfect. The atmosphere was BEAUTIFUL! We got tons of compliments on the service and the quality of the food. I can not thank Kari enough for making a somewhat stressful planning event due to the short turn around a success. The staff did a wonderful job. I highly recommend the Rib Eye. It was huge!
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  • User2204151 Sent on 06/30/2015
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    First of all, our reception was gorgeous. We got married at the end of June and was expecting HOT and DRY weather… we got chilly and rainy! But the staff at Medici turned our reception site into a gorgeous retreat. We were so impressed. I walked into the upstairs and was floored! They had set up everything perfectly. We had a memorial table with pictures, our guestbook, card box, signs, etc. all laid out exactly how we wanted.

    We used the entire upstairs (inside and the patio). The area is so gorgeous on its own… we barely had any decorations and it was still breathtaking.

    My husband and I were busy the entire time (eating and speaking to our guests), but everything went off without a hitch. The waiters and bartenders worked hard. Their event coordinator was there and making sure everything was taken care of.

    We received a lot of compliments on the food. Although I was not impressed with the chicken (turned out a little dry, which can happen!). I would do it all over again there!

    Their reception coordinator Kari worked with us and answered all of our questions. She also met with us multiple times in person. She was able to handle last minute changes to the menu and I can't thank her enough for being so flexible! I was a nervous wreck that something would go wrong… but my day was perfect and it was all because of other people pulling of their job so well!
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    Samantha Sent on 10/21/2009
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    Overall, I was very pleased with the service we received from the staff at Medici. The costs were fair, the food was excellent.

    I did have some trouble with getting quick responses from the catering/event manager, she would take much longer to get information to me than she originally said. However, they also were going through some management/menu changes at the time which may have contributed to the delays. By the time the event came around she had everything in place. The bartenders were friendly and helpful and everyone enjoyed the evening.

    I originally picked this place because I love the decor there. I really wanted photos near the bar and stairs, plus it's walking distance the new hotel in Uptown Normal. (Perfect if you have guests who might over-indulge) If you want to see the interior of the restaurant, and some of the great photos opportunities on the street outside, here's a link to our wedding photos: http://www.romineweddingsblog.com/?p=2158 The shots on the stairs at Medici are some of my favorite photos from our wedding.
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    Jessica Sent on 12/16/2013
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    Overall, we had a great experience working with Medici as our reception venue. I agree with the prior review-oftentimes we did have to wait a bit for a responce from the event manager. However everything turned out wonderful the day-of. The service was excellent and by us holding our even on a Sunday, the purchase minimum was much lower than what it would have been for a Saturday.