Many venues give you the space — Remi gives you the event. At Remi, the space, tables, chairs, linens, food, drinks, and an experienced on-site team are all included and handled in-house. That means one decision replaces dozens of smaller ones, and planning feels lighter instead of more complicated.

Other venues can feel more flexible at first, but they often open the door to hundreds of additional decisions. Remi is designed to close that loop — without sacrificing style or personality.

More than most people expect —especially in the places that matter.

You’ll have flexibility around food, drinks, layouts, and flow, without needing to design every detail yourself. Remi’s structure exists to remove stress, not creativity, so your event still feels like you — with so much less to do.

Remi’s food and bar programs are handled in-house by Wooden Paddle — our sister, wood-fired restaurant and catering company known for fun, unconventional food and drinks. It’s one of the biggest reasons planning is simpler and events run more smoothly — one kitchen, one bar, and one team, start to finish.

Outside catering is possible if it’s important to you, with a flat day rental and outside catering fee. That said, our in-house food and bar programs are intentionally designed to be the most streamlined, cost-effective option for most events.

If full vendor freedom is your top priority, a raw space may be a better fit. If you want chef-driven food, a well-run bar, and less to coordinate, Remi tends to shine.

When you rent a blank space, you’re usually paying for the room alone.  Everything else — tables, chairs, linens, staffing, food, bar, setup, breakdown, and coordination — are separate costs that come later and add up quickly. 

At Remi, those pieces are already included and handled in-house. When everything is compared side by side, many people find that costs are similar  — or even lower — than piecing it all together elsewhere.

But the real value of Remi isn’t just in the cost— it’s in the time you save planning, and the stress you never take on. 

Not at all! What’s included here at Remi are the behind-the-scenes logistics — the unglamorous, stress-y parts that most people don’t enjoy planning in the first place.

The fun, creative choices are still yours. Layouts, décor, food, drinks, and the overall flow are all fully customizable to whatever you dream up, which is why no two events at Remi ever feel the same.

When comparing venues, it helps to look beyond the room rental and consider what’s actually included. Not all venues operate the same way. Raw spaces may offer more vendor freedom and may advertise flexibility, but they also require significantly more coordination and decision making. Remi is designed for clients who value ease, peace of mind, and a fully handled experience.

We're at 23 Calendar Ave, 2nd Floor in La Grange, IL — right in the heart of Chicago's western suburbs. Easy to reach from I-290 and I-55, and close to Naperville, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Oak Park, and Westmont. Most guests are within a 20–30 minute drive.

Absolutely! La Grange is about 15 miles from downtown Chicago — a straight shot on the BNSF Metra line, with the station just steps from our door. No downtown traffic, no downtown parking. Just a beautiful venue that's easy for everyone to get to.