4.9 out of 5 stars and 72 reviews
4.9
(72)Best of Weddings (4x).9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, WI
251-300 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 300 guests
About this vendor
Nature’s Splendor: Your Perfect Backdrop
Boerner Botanical Gardens is the perfect wedding venue to make your special day even more remarkable. Located just 15 minutes outside downtown Milwaukee, this stunning property provides couples with a romantic, storybook setting and includes the most friendly staff dedicated to making all their details come together perfectly.
The lush landscape offers an oasis of beauty for romantic photos while the elegant ballroom features vaulted ceilings, ambient lighting, and full-length windows giving you picturesque views from any angle. Whether it's an intimate gathering or grand celebration – Boerner Botanical Gardens will ensure that your dream event becomes reality!
The gardens themselves offer an abundance of natural beauty to admire and provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photos or mingling with guests. Stylish get-ready suites are conveniently located onsite and are a relaxing space for the wedding party to utilize throughout the day as they wish.
Guests are treated to the culinary masterpieces of Milwaukee's best catering team, Zilli Hospitality Group. Each menu is designed with the couple in mind, using the freshest ingredients, and delivered by 5-star service standards. Experienced mixologists are skilled at preparing refreshing signature cocktails and also serve a range of premium liquors, house wines, and beer.
Dedicated event coordinator Yvette Tenorio has been the organizational force behind the event planning team at Boerner Botanical Gardens since 2018. Having found her niche, she thrives in the world of wedding planning. She and the professional staff at this venue can personalize packages to suit your desired event size and theme and will be on hand throughout the process to assist in whatever they can. The coordination team is happy to offer event rental items such as specialty linens, high-tech audio equipment, and uplighting, along with floral arches, projectors, and screens. Guests can also delight in the outdoor entertainment located onsite, with games such as giant Jenga and Yardzee available to enjoy. For convenience, the property provides 300 designated guest parking spaces and is also wheelchair accessible.
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Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- LGBTQ+-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 300
Settings
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Park
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Other Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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My husband and I could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding. We had our ceremony in the Fragrance Garden and our Reception in the Atrium. It was absolutely gorgeous. We worked a lot with Yvette and Cheyenne who helped us out so much and made the stressful wedding planning process much easier. I super appreciate them! Zilli provided such amazing food. I got so many compliments on how tasty everything was and this was super important to us. I feel the value was fair for the price. I'm so thankful we found this venue and had such a wonderful day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2023
Sarah, we can not thank you enough for this incredibly thoughtful review. It was such an honor to be a part of your wedding. Wishing you all the best.
We were blown away by the team that helped us celebrate our day. Our guests raved about the quality of the food, how kind and courteous our servers were. We didn't have to worry about a thing! The team at Zilli Hospitality Group took care of everything for us. So grateful to have celebrated at such a beautiful space and had such an incredible experience! Thank you to Yvette and Dana for helping to bring our vision to life!
Yvette and Dana at Zilli were incredible to work with! Both showed incredible professionalism throughout the entire wedding planning process!
The food was AMAZING! All of our guests loved it!
Zilli went above and beyond to make sure we had the most special day.
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Zilli, particularly Dana and Yvette, could not have helped us create a better wedding. The process was simpler than I thought it would be, and most of my concerns were eased with their flexible approach to everything. The venue looked so fantastic, and everyone involved was kind and fun to talk with. The gardens are beautiful in spring, but the inside was just as lovely. Go for these guys!
We had an absolutely magical wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in September 2023. We had several tours and meetings with other locations, but were disappointed with how impersonal the experience felt. The other vendors made us feel like just another number and were highly competitive to book, so if we didn't book with them, oh well. One main reason we chose Boerner was because of Yvette, the onsite event manager. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, talked through several options of how we could consider setting up our big day and we were sold. It's very intimidating to plan a wedding and most have not done it before, like us, and Yvette was patient, compassionate and creative to ensure the day felt like us. She took her time with us even before we confirmed our booking and that really set the right tone for us to move forward.
After we booked and started planning, Yvette continued to be wonderful to work with. I am a pretty detail-oriented person and meticulous with planning. I have some event planning experience from other professional roles I've been and Yvette was a greater partner and collaborator to bounce ideas off, give us some inspiration and help us better understand different options we could choose from. I really appreciated her supporting us to bring our vision to life and her deep experience in wedding planning. She knows her stuff and you feel confident in her recommendations. I'm someone who likes to know all options, weigh those options and then move forward, and she always was just an email or phone call away to discuss to help us decide on which direction to go.
Another main reason we selected Boerner was the venue itself. The gardens are absolutely spectacular to do your first look, family pictures, ceremony, etc. It is so green and lush and we loved the ability get married in the private garden outside the main building and then go inside for the reception, dancing, etc. We had the most GORGEOUS sunny wedding day and our pictures are magical. In addition, we loved using the atrium area as a dance floor area with its cool architecture and windows. We had a group of about 200+ guests and it was great to have the main ballroom, the cocktail garden room, the atrium and outside patio for guests to roam around and enjoy themselves. Our guests were a big fan of the location due to this, along with the ample parking for a wedding our size.
Lastly, THE FOOD! I have received endless compliments from our guests about food as a highlight of the wedding. Zilli's Hospitality does a wonderful job and I was amazed with how much everyone liked the food. Many said it was the best food they had a wedding. I did not expect such rave reviews with that component of the wedding and I've been pleasantly surprised that even months later our guests comment on that being the best wedding food they've ever had.
There are a million other reasons to pick Boerner, but I hope from one detailed bride to another, this helps you know you are in good hands with Yvette, Boerner and the Zilli's team. Thank you to all for making our dream wedding come true!
Fantastic venue & the staff was so helpful throughout the entire process! Yvette was our coordinator, her response rate was less than 24hrs. The day-of staff was also very attentive. They had a wonderful server named Virginia dedicated to my wife& myself all night. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a gorgeous venue & stress-free planning.
We had such a perfect and amazing wedding celebration!! Yvette and Cheyenne were the best helping us with everything from the reschedule because of the pandemic, to the day of coordination, and everything in between!! Our event manager Niah, our bartender Courtney, and all the other staff that worked that day were so wonderful! Thank you all for making our day so perfect!
We held our ceremony in the French formal garden- it was absolutely perfect!
Unfortunately the gardens do not assist in much, but other than that the location was perfect for our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2023
Dear Ashley,
Thank you so much for your kind words regarding your ceremony in the French formal garden. We're thrilled to hear that it provided the perfect backdrop for your special day.
To clarify, while ceremony-only options are managed thr...
ough Milwaukee County Parks, when a reception is included, our team at Zilli is more involved and offers additional assistance. We don't have a hand in the ceremony only couples.
We always aim to ensure each couple's seamless experience, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us continuously improve. We will pass this on.
Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing the Gardens for your memorable day.
This was the perfect venue for us. The access to outdoor space is exceptional and allowed our guests to enjoy the beautiful day, the facilities inside accommodated our group perfectly. The service from Zilli Hospitality Group was great and helped us take care of the details every step of the way.
Yvette and Cheyenne were so wonderful and made our Wedding absolutely perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2023
That's so wonderful to hear, Alisha! Thank you for this review. Wishing you all the best!
My daughter and new son-in-law's wedding ceremony and reception were absolutely beautiful at this venue! It was a crisp fall day, and the outdoor set-up and fall foliage provided a stunning backdrop for the ceremony! Zilli Hospitality Group was top notch. From the initial planning with Yvette to the final walk-through with Cheyenne, they ran a seamless production! As the mother-of-the bride, I was an active participant in the planning and the day of the wedding. Yvette helped me so much. I couldn't have completed the set-up tasks without her. We have received so many compliments from the guests on the food catered by Zilli. The staff from set-up to servers to bartenders to clean-up were outstanding. I highly recommend this venue!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2022
Susan, we're so honored to receive this review from you. Thank you so much! We're beyond happy that you had a wonderful experience with us for your daughter's wedding. Wishing them and you a lifetime of happiness!
Everything that could have gone right did, it was absolutely wonderful. We had a charcuterie station with a cheese wheel cake instead of a real cake because we wanted to have it during the cocktail hour and they ran with it. They even got a specific frenchie wine I wanted for the pairings to go along with the food, and we had a lovely dessert bar later in the evening. Yvette and Cheyenne really listened to what we wanted to have our day customized exactly how we wanted it, and made it simple for us to add input. Such a lovely and memorable wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
So happy that you had a wonderful experience and a memorable wedding day. Thank you for this amazing review!
Yvette and Cheyenne were so great to work with! Everything went smoothly from starting planning to the wedding day. They were very professional, helpful, cheerful, and always available for questions and advice. The food was amazing, staff very friendly and fast! We had such a great time and recommend them 100%.
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Amazing to hear this review, Jenny! Thank you so much. We're honored to be a part of your big day.
Working with Yvette and her team was a very positive experience. Through the whole process she was there guiding us through all the details. The guest raved on what a amazing job Zillis and Boerner did at our wedding. Everything was perfect. I would highly recommend them for any future weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you so much for this glowing review. We appreciate you so much! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Me and my now husband got married outside at the beautiful Boerner Botanical Gardens! Our experience was absolutely amazing! Yvette & Cheyenne were super supportive and helped us with everything we needed. They were always there to make sure we had all the details in place including helping us the day of the wedding get the timing perfect when walking down the aisle. The kindness and support they gave us really helped our day come together. Our wedding was prefect!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
We're so happy that you had wedding perfection on your big day! Thank you for choosing us and for trusting us with this important day. Wishing you all the best!
Absolutely incredible venue for a reception! My husband and I had our reception in the atrium, which had a beautiful, classy, modern greenhouse feel. We didn't realize how important it would be for us that the venue is all-inclusive (food, linens, centerpieces if wanted, etc.), but that--plus getting to work with an incredible wedding coordinator--made our planning process so smooth. The day of, the staff was so friendly and professional, plus our coordinator was there to make sure everything went flawlessly. This venue is incredibly affordable for how beautiful it is and how much the staff invests in making your day perfect. Plus, it has the most incredible grounds for photos. We loved it.
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
We're so happy that you had such a beautiful experience with us and that the venue was picture perfect! Thank you for this review!
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens! We held our ceremony in the fragrance garden and the reception in the ballroom. Everyone commented on how dreamy and beautiful everything was at the gardens and venue. Our pictures in the formal gardens made the day even more special. Our 90 degree day was hot, but the inside of the venue was a cool oasis.
Yvette and Cheyenne were great to work with! They were very communicative and transparent. We appreciate everything they did to help make our wedding the best day of our lives!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you so much for the review, Brittany! Excited that you were happy with your experience and that your guests were too! Wishing you all the best.
Everything was absolutely perfect! The team was so great to work with, and we could believe how smoothly everything went on my wedding day. It was incredibly gorgeous/ picturesque and the staff were so kind, and worked hard to make sure everything went without a hitch. I truly mean it when I say it was perfect! Could not have asked for a better venue and team, I highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you so much for the review, Marina! And we're so pleased to hear your day ran smoothly. Wishing you all the best!
I had an outdoor ceremony and an indoor reception at Boerner Botanical Gardens! I worked with Yvette and Cheyenne from Zilli Hospitality Group and it was a really great experience. ZHG has a system down that makes planning more simple/less overwhelming and outlines everything for you along the way. I found that extremely helpful and calming! On the big day, I got so many compliments on the stunning venue, the amazing staff, and the food! Specifically about the food, I even got a few “this was the best food I’ve ever had at a wedding before”! That attests to the amazing chef and staff! Everyone was extremely kind and helped me with whatever I needed. I truly had the best day ever! I highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 10/13/2022
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was such a pleasure working with you and we wish you both all the best!
wonderful space for wedding. reception area gets really hot. should request fans.
Getting married at the Botanical Gardens truly was a dream! Yvette and Cheyenne, and the day of team, did such a nice job making sure everything ran smoothly.
Leading up to the event, Yvette and Cheyenne were very helpful in planning and communicating, especially with all the COVID changes. We appreciated their suggestions and allowing us to make our dream become a reality. Sometimes it took a few days for them to reply to emails, but in the weeks leading up to the wedding, they were very responsive.
Our wedding day came with no issues - who can even say that? I can honestly say, it was seamless! Yvette and Cheyenne checked in throughout the night with me and my husband to make sure things were going well, offered to grab us drinks, etc. The food was so good - our guests loved the bistro steak! The space was convenient for guests - bar in one room, dinner & dancing in another. We even took advantage of the outdoor Silver Garden and rented heaters for our guests to step outside. I think my favorite part was just how happy our guests were and how roomy the space was. We had around 200 guests and it was a great size!
Definitely take advantage of the Gardens for pictures...the flowers were gorgeous! Thank you Yvette, Cheyenne and team for a GREAT day!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience working with Yvette, Cheyenne, and the rest of our team! Thank you for the review, Alyssa!
Yvette and Cheyenne were excellent communicators and event coordinators for our wedding. They made sure that we got everything we wanted and they sometimes even went above and beyond for us. We highly recommend them for your special day as they made ours truly unforgettable.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
We are so glad that our team could help you get everything you wanted on your special day! Thank you for the kind review, Jason.
Overall, the venue and experience are wonderful! We loved the venue so much, it was beautiful inside and out. We got a lot of compliments about it. Staff were so helpful and accommodating from beginning to end. We did have a few hiccups on the day of that could have made things run smoother but nothing too serious - making sure room was ready to decorate on time, ceremony was blocked from public and no yard games provided as requested. Our biggest disappointment was the food. We had a wonderful tasting experience with the vegan food we hoped for. Unfortunately, we were missing hor d'oeuvres and had one we did not asked for (which was not vegan). Our main dishes were lacking and it was embarrassing as we had numerous complaints about the food and left out guests with a vegan meal that will probably turn them away more than before from vegan food. The venue was perfect and, overall, the experience was really wonderful. Just had some mistakes that could have been avoided if things were as good as the preparations suggested they would be.
I would not ever hire Zili Hospitality again who is the company that comes with this venue. Unfortunately, when we first booked the contract, there was a girl in charge (Amber) who was extremely communicative and organized. She then moved to a different venue and our work with Yvette was frustrating to say the least. The main concern is the communication. At best, you get an email reply in 4 days. At best. Unless you complain which may improve communication in the short term. When you are planning a wedding, especially in COVID times, you cannot wait 4 days for every decision which was based off questions in the email. They would state they are busy because of extra weddings this year from COVID; however, in my personal opinion, communication is the single most important factor to have with wedding planning and venues. We were also constantly asking for updates on mask mandate, limits on guest counts, etc with Covid and we routinely did not receive replies. Later they stated that it was because they didn’t have updates yet, but again, that could be communicated. The venue itself is gorgeous, light, airy, etc. I loved the views, the spacious reception hall, the fact you can walk into the garden outside. The food from ZILI is hands down delicious and if it weren’t for the subpar communication which complicated every aspect of planning, I would have offered a higher rating. Zili and Boerner have a lot to offer, but the current staff, specifically with COVID, is not equipped to run efficiently.
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2021
We are very sorry to hear you feel your experience with ZHG was anything but exceptional. Yvette and the entire team over at Boerner Botanical Gardens pride themselves on creating strong relationships with each and every couple, one that is bas...
ed on communication and experience. We understand that the events of the past year and a half have unfortunately put a strain on communications, even with our teams doing everything within their power to relay information in an accurate and timely manner.
You have done us a great service by sharing your insights and we look forward to learning from these difficulties to strengthen our processes, communication and customer service.
Wishing you all the best in your new life together.
I cannot begin to express, how much we loved our wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens. We worked with Yvette and Cheyenne, and they were so professional, amazing, wonderful and all around the best people to work with. From the start in meeting with Yvette, she incredibly thorough; any questions I had during the entire process she got back to us in a timely manner. She and Cheyenne were lifesavers during planning with Covid. (They were the calming presence I needed during the uncertainty of our venue, and any restrictions that were coming our way.) You definitely fall in love with the venue, but the support and people make it. The entire staff was so professional and kind during the actual wedding (from the Bar Staff, to the servers for dinner, top notch all the way through. I cannot be more grateful to them) Would highly recommend The Boerner Botanical Gardens for your wedding, it will not disappoint.
**Yvette and Cheyenne, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you two are incredible humans! **
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
We are so happy to hear that Yvette and Cheyenne were such a great help to you on your special day. Thank you for that kind words! Best wishes.
This was a gorgeous setting for our son's wedding. Yvette and Cheyenne at Zilli Hospitality Group were responsive, easy to work with, and flexible at adapting to our many last-minute changes as well as the complexities of the pandemic. Kudos to them and to all the chefs, servers, and staff who were universally professional and friendly with our wedding guests.
Response from the Vendor on 08/23/2021
Thank you Terri! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with Yvette, Cheyenne, and the rest of our staff! We were honored to be a part of your big day. Best wishes!
Please. Stay. Away.
Horrible communication. The county does not even control what the Botanical Gardens does. Plus, Zilli works the weddings, but even they don't control what the Gardens does. There is apparently a board of people who make the decisions for the park, but do not take into consideration what the park is used for the most - weddings. By the time of our wedding, when the mask mandate was lifted, they wanted all guests to remain seated the ENTIRE time during the reception. They wanted all guests 6 feet apart on the dance floor with masks on. Seated guests from separate households needed to be 8 feet apart. And the wedding couple could only dance without masks for their first dance. OH! And they had a 2 drink max per guest for a while.... just wow. It was an absolute headache with them.
They didn't care about my wedding and did the bare minimum to satisfy us. They also locked up the building during our ceremony with all of our belongings in there without telling us and caused undue stress on us. OH! AND we also had our rehearsal scheduled the day before our wedding and the park decided to schedule a wedding at the same exact time. Without informing Zilli or us.
Needless to say, we ended up switching venues.
Response from the Vendor on 07/28/2021
Devan & Nick,
We want to thank you for choosing Zilli Hospitality Group to celebrate your recent wedding, we’re honored to have been a part of your big day. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, and that Yvette and Cheyenne were a...
ble to provide the stellar service that we have come to expect from their team. Planning and executing weddings during the pandemic certainly has been interesting, and we apologize if you were caught up in the challenges with the venue operator. We wish you all the best as you begin your life as newlyweds!
Zilli Hospitality Group
We are planning our "sequel" wedding right now with Yvette at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and she is incredible! She has smoothly helped us navigate a postponed wedding due to COVID. She also encourages us and understands our vision and priorities very well. I love working with Yvette! The Botanical Gardens team has been very supportive and wonderful. We definitely recommend them.
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thank you so much for your recommendation Kellie! We are thrilled that your planning process went smoothly, and hope that your big day was everything you wished for. All the best!
My husband and I got married at the Miller Room on August 9 and it was perfect!
From the beginning, Yvette was so easy to work with! We had originally booked Boerner Botanical Gardens but had to switch venues. In midst of a pandemic, she was there to talk me through the options we had for still hosting our wedding.
On our wedding day, the staff were so friendly and attentive! Their safety procedures put in place to keep my guests safe was much appreciated.
My guests still rave about the food! I was even able to customize a few items to mine and my husband’s tastes.
The service, food, and overall experience was unmatched!
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thank you so much for your review Cheyenne! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful planning experience with Yvette, and that your guests enjoyed the food so much. Best wishes!
Amber ,
Was totally amazing to work with. She had helped me and Robbie plan our special day just the way we wanted it. She had understood our dietary needs and what we would like for dinner and accommodate what we needed and the chef was amazing to work with as well. I got a lot of complements of the venue , drinks , food and their deserts. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to have my dream wedding at !
Response from the Vendor on 08/10/2021
Thanks Sara! We were honored to be a part of your big day, and so glad that you enjoyed the food, and the beautiful venue. Congratulations to you and Robbie!
Where do I begin? The weather almost kept us inside and I had been dreaming about having my wedding in their beautiful fragrance garden. I was so disappointed when the weather turned terrible the morning of my wedding and I might not be able to have my wedding outside. Amber moved everything around so I could have my wedding indoors in the cocktail room and still see the garden. Then moved everything around so I could be outside. My outdoor decorations were moved inside to decorate the main room after our ceremony. The staff refused to let my husband and I serve ourselves from the buffet and insisted on serving us. The servers made sure we got appetizers during the cocktail hour AND put a plate of cocktails and desserts by us. We got the leftover bottle of champagne to split. And since we got married during China Lights I have some amazing wedding photos from China Lights. We were able to enter China Lights for free. Amber and Yvette were so easy to work with and made everything go so smoothly during this entire process. In case my gushing wasn't obvious enough, I cannot recommend Zilli and Boerner enough.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2021
Thank you for your review, Teagan! We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience working with Amber & the rest of the Zilli team! The China Lights really do make for some amazing photos. We wish you all the best!
Zilli helped us put together a picture-perfect wedding at Boerner Botanical Gardens. The food was the best we'd ever had at a wedding (no joke -- we wondered if part of it was the benefit of having the kitchen right next to the venue), especially the smoked gouda orzo and the pork. I don't even like pork! The staff was helpful and responsive every step of the way, and helped us customize what we wanted to customize, and make quick decisions on the stuff we didn't care so much about. We only had one proverbial fire to put out the day-of, and our Zilli coordinator just jumped in and fixed everything, no questions asked. Did I mention the orzo? Our flowers, our decor, our food, even the craft beers at the bar were custom for us and worth the price. The only thing that got a little $$ was the things they had to order from outside vendors (those adorbs bistro lights in the ballroom!) sigh. 10/10 would get married there again.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2021
Thank you for the kind words, Anna! We are so glad that we could help with your special day and that our team was able to put out your proverbial fire. We're thrilled you loved the orzo as much as us! Best wishes!
We could not be more thrilled that we chose to go with a Zilli venue for our wedding. We held our reception at the Boerner Botanical Gardens and cannot say enough positive things about Amber and Yvette as our coordinators! Leading up to our wedding, Amber and Yvette communicated regularly, keeping us on a very organized timeline for planning. They followed up regularly and answered questions immediately. We could not be more grateful for how the wedding day turned out! The whole day was truly magical and came to life exactly how we had envisioned. The venue is fabulous because you can really decorate it according to your style. The timeline of the day was executed beautifully and smooth, thanks to all the magic going on behind the scenes. Not only is the venue stunning, but the food was beyond amazing. People are still raving about the food, that we had the best wedding buffet food they'd ever had. Thank you, Amber and Yvette, for helping us create the best day of our lives; one that we will always cherish and remember!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2019
Thank you so much Kelleigh! We passed your kind words onto Amber and Yvette, and they said you two had such a great vision for your wedding day coming in that you made their jobs easy! :) Amber said she loved your first scoop and how you had Ko...
pp's Custard for dessert; it was one of her favorite moments of your wedding! Thanks so much for having us be a part of your day and we send our best wishes to you and Jared!
Zilli's catered our wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, and everything was fantastic. From start to finish, everything was flawless. We loved all the food and received many compliments from our guests. The staff was friendly and professional. Amber and Yvette worked with us throughout the planning process and helped us customize a menu that fit our needs. We are so happy with our choice. We will never forgot how perfect our wedding turned to be, and we are so thankful for Zilli's great food and service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2019
Thank you so much Sarah! We are so happy to hear that your planning process with Amber & Yvette went so smoothly, and that your big day went so perfectly! We are thrilled to have been a part of it! :) All our best to you and Danny!
Amber was so helpful throughout the wedding process and the day of our reception along with Yvette and the rest of the team. We are sure a lot of work went on behind the scenes that we did not witness because we were able to enjoy our reception. Dinner was served in the atrium, with the bar and dancing in the garden room. It snowed during our reception, and the snow falling on the glass ceiling was magical. It was cool to have dancing off in a separate room. The venue is a unique space, and we received many compliments. Everything looked incredible, the food was amazing, and the staff was friendly, helpful, and professional. Everyone had nothing but good things to say, and we had a blast. (The late night nacho bar was a huge hit.)
Response from the Vendor on 08/02/2019
Thank you for your review Andrea! We are so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience working with Amber, Yvette, & the rest of our team! All the best to you & Josh!
Boerner Botanical Gardens was very beautiful and guest friendly. Our guests were very impressed and I would recommend the gardens as a venue.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Michael! We are so glad you and Katherine had a wonderful wedding day with us!
This is a wonderful venue for a wedding. The attention to detail, wonderful food and courteous staff helped to make this a day we will never forget. We could not have been happier with our choice.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you for your review Sharon! We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful planning experience with our team and that our food and service added to an unforgettable wedding day for Katherine! Best wishes!
We would highly recommend Boerner Botanical Gardens for your wedding reception. Amber Bricco and her staff are amazing! Flexible, kind, and truly want the best for the family and couple getting married! I am so thankful we chose Boerner Botanical Gardens as our reception location.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Katherine for your review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoy our location and working with Amber and our Zilli Hospitality Group team! Best wishes to you!
Boerner Botanical Gardens was a beautiful place to get married early June. The indoor space gets nicely dressed up, and access to the gardens was really great during the reception. Amber and Yvette were incredibly helpful in the planning process and even helped us set up morning-of.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you Caitlin for your review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our space and working with Amber and Yvette!
e could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! From the day we first toured the venue Amber and Yvette were always there to answer any questions or recommendations. We couldn't believe how smoothly everything ran the day of our wedding. The catering from Zilli Hospitality was Amazing! We are still receiving praise from guests on how fantastic all of the food was and how beautiful the venue was. Thank you Amber and Yvette for making our day so spectacular!
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Briana for your kind words about our team! We are so glad you had a wonderful and delicious wedding day and that we could be a part of it! Best wishes to you and Austin!
From the first time I walked through the Atrium of the Boerner Botanical Gardens, I knew I wanted to have our wedding day there. What I couldn't know is how amazing that wedding day would turn out to be! We cannot thank Amber and the Zilli Hospitality group enough! We only had 5 months to plan and wanted it to be indoors. Amber and Yvette were there for any and all my questions - were super patient and easy to talk with, and very friendly and helpful! Both of our parents were very impressed with the venue and service. Our guests are still raving about how amazing the food was too! You always worry about 'wedding food' but this was the best food ever (and we had many picky eaters). We heard nothing but praise after the dinner. Amber was kind enough to even buy my father a case of Rootbeer for the cocktail hour when he made a joking request for it. That was above and beyond - a perfect example of how they worked throughout the entire process and day. 100 out of 10 would recommend Boerner Botanical Gardens - indoor or out- and Zilli Hospitality Group for a wedding ceremony and/or reception. Please also don't hesitate using their in house florist, Katie at Adorn, too. She was stellar as well! We had trouble getting a meeting date fixed, so she worked with my schedule to have an over the phone meeting. When I saw my bouquet and the flowers on the day of my wedding, I nearly cried! She took all the ideas I sent her and meshed them perfectly :) Thank you SO much to everyone at Zilli and Boerner! We we always remember our day with great pride and gratitude thanks to all of your hard work :)
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Marie for your thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience working with Amber, Yvette and our Zilli Hospitality Group team! And we are thrilled all of your guests loved our food! Best wishes!
Where do I begin! The venue is gorgeous was perfect for our son’s wedding and those merits alone it was worth it. But what truly brought the event to life and made it spectacular was Amber and her team. Their professionalism goes without saying but what really made the difference is how engaged and invested Amber was from the very beginning. She handled our stress ,our questions ,and our ongoing changes with patience, calm and ease. She provided sound advice when we struggled offered suggestions to improve upon our ideas and met every expectation we had. It was every bit the fairytale wedding every bride dreams of thanks to the breathtaking venue and Amber and team. You always hear of weddings where something always seems to go wrong, well not ours. It was ran and managed from the first to the last by this team of professionals. If you are looking for a wedding venue look no further. Thank you Amber you and your team our phenomenal. #happymom
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2019
Thank you so much Brenda for your review! We are so thrilled to hear that your family loved our venue and working with Amber and our team! She is fantastic! We wish all the best to Kevin, Monserrat & your family!
Amber was more than we could have ever asked for as an event planner. From the very first telephone call to the wedding day she made sure that the day ran smoothly.
Our communication was mostly through emails and telephone calls, as we lived out of state. Because of this, we relied heavily on Amber and her team’s expertise. She was always receptive to any changes and always answered our questions in a timely manner.
Zilli’s food was outstanding and her staff was amazing. Boerner Botanical Gardens provided a gorgeous background for the ceremony and photos.
It was such a pleasure to work with Amber and her team and want to thank them for making it such a perfect day for my son & his wife.
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you so much Susan for your review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience working with Amber and our BBG team, and with Zilli Hospitality Group's food & service! It was a pleasure to be a part of Meghan & Joel's day!
My husband and I are so happy that we decided to go with the Boerner Botanical Gardens and Zilli Hospitality Group for our wedding reception venue, catering, bar, and flowers (Adorn Floral). Amber, Yvette, and Katie were very responsive to phone calls and emails, and their organization and attention to detail ensured that our wedding day went smoothly. We received many compliments from our guests on Zilli’s tasty appetizers and dinner options, and Zilli was so accommodating of any customizations that we requested in our menus. We were also very pleased with the décor provided by Adorn in the form of dinner table centerpieces, bouquets, corsages, and other various floral decorations. Thank you Amber, Yvette, Katie, and all of the Zilli staff for helping to make our wedding day unforgettable!
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thanks so much Ashley for your kind words here and on Facebook! We were so happy to be a part of John's and your wedding day and are so thrilled you loved BBG, our food and our Adorn florals! All the best to you both!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue! Amber has been so amazingly helpful through our entire wedding planning process. We feel so fortunate to have our wedding here! I would highly recommend this place to anyone considering it! And, did I say Amber was amazing already?! She really is just the best!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you Lauren for your review! We are so happy to hear you had a wonderful experience with our venue and in working with Amber (we agree she is amazing!).
We had a wonderful brunch wedding at Boerner Botanical Gardens in September. Our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about the food, the venue and the wedding itself! Amber with Zilli was very responsive and a delight to work with. It was a beautiful day at a beautiful venue. We'd definitely recommend it to other engaged couples!
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you Meghan! We passed your kind words onto Amber and she wanted to thank you for being such a great, easy couple to work with throughout the whole planning process & all the way from Colorado too! All the best to you & Joel!
Wow, where do I begin?!
I couldn’t be more pleased with how our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding turned out. Right from the beginning of the planning stages until the time it was all over, the staff at Zilli Hospitality Group at Boerner Botanical Gardens was fantastic. Amber, Jan, Yvette and the entire group were remarkable. Amber was always patient with me and helpful every step of the way. I felt that we had our own personal wedding planner! She never had a complaint and always seemed happy to hear from us. Jan and Yvette were right there with her to help in any way possible and to answer any questions we had. We definitely formed a relationship that I’m going to miss. We also used Adorn, ZHG’s in house florist, led by Katie, and we were so pleased with how all of the floral arrangements turned out. Simply stunning!
The food was superb, and we received and heard many compliments on it. The tenderloin could be cut with a butter knife. Chef was very accommodating to our guests with special dietary needs and planned and prepared delicious meals for all. The Bridal Room at Boerner was wonderful as it is so large and comfortable and was a great space for the girls to get ready in. And the fact that we were able to have our lunch delivered to the Bridal Room was a plus. The garden where the ceremony was held was gorgeous and a perfect setting. I could go on for days about what a spectacular experience we had with Amber and the employees at Zilli Hospitality Group at Boerner Botanical Gardens. They helped bring my vision for our daughter and son-in-law’s special day to life.
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you Susan for your thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our BBG team (Amber, Jan, and Yvette), Adorn florals and Zilli Hospitality Group food & service! Emily & Ryan's wedding day was wonderf...
ul to be a part of!
Everyone went above and beyond for our wedding, everything went smoothly ,friendly staff and the food was amazing, we got so many compliments. Thanks again for taking care of us on our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you Dana for your kind words! We are so happy to hear that everything turned out amazing for Vincent & your big day! Thanks for having us be a part of it!
I absolutely love this venue and how helpful they are! Amber is nothing but a joy when it comes to the stressful planning process. I am getting married in 2020 and I wanted to change the date AFTER signing the paperwork, she rearranged without a problem. I fell in love with the Rose Garden and visit it often for our ceremony spot! I’m so looking forward to getting married here and working with the team.
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thanks Hannah! So glad you love our venue and working with our team! (We agree that Amber is a joy!) Looking forward to being a part of your big day in our Rose Garden in 2020!
The venue is possibly the most beautiful place to hold a wedding in Milwaukee County, especially during the summer when all the flowers are in bloom. The staff was quite amazing and helpful. It had rained just before our ceremony but right after it stopped raining the Zilli people went outside and dried off all the chairs for our guests. The food and drinks at the reception were amazing. I would highly recommend them and this location to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 01/18/2019
Thank you for your review Jeremy! We are so thrilled you loved our venue and Zilli Hospitality Group food & drink! All the best to you and Lindsey!
We got married on August 11th, and it was perfect. The ceremony was in the fragrance garden, the photos were in the gardens, and the celebration was in the reception hall. Having everything on site made the day run smoothly and stress free! Amber and Jan were working with us from Day one. They led us through the process and made sure that we had everything covered. On our wedding day, there were no surprises, and everything went flawless. They were responsible for the flowers, the bar, and the food. Having one point of contact for all those things made planning go very smoothly. The food was incredible, we received many compliments on the food that Zilli prepared. My father comment that the steak was “one of the best steaks I’ve ever had”. Both my wife and I agree, the food was incredible. The chicken and vegetarian options were equally delicious as well. Amber and Jan accommodated all our special requests, including wine, and beer. We couldn’t thank amber and Jan enough for all the work and help they provided!
We got married this past weekend and couldn’t rave enough about how amazing our wedding turned out. Amber and Jan, and the rest of the Zilli’s team were the most accommodating and helpful people we could have asked for. I didn’t have a wedding planner or a day of coordinator, but didn’t even need one with how great of a job the Zilli’s team did to work with me in making our special day perfect. From being responsive and helpful in the months of planning, to reaching out the morning of to be there for anything I need- they were there every step of the way. In the past few days, I’ve had people ask me how everything went, and are surprised when I tell them we had not one thing go wrong the entire day. Thankful for such a beautiful ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception- and memories to last a lifetime. Thank you Zilli’s and Boerner!
Going with Zilli was the single best decision we made while planning our wedding. Amber and Jan at Boerner Botanical Gardens went above and beyond for us in every way. They literally never told us "no." They let us use spaces that were not typically used for weddings, found creative solutions for logistical issues, coordinated a tasting with the amazing Chef Rachel so we could get our menu just right, contacted multiple lighting companies and helped us negotiate contracts, and made sure the day-of went smoothly.
We hired a month-of coordinator from an outside company who dropped the ball on many things, but there Jan and Amber were, ready to pick up the slack. When Zilli says they're full-service, they mean it.
I also need to mention the food. My fiance was hesitant to go with a "wedding caterer" because he didn't want typical "wedding food." But Zilli and Chef Rachel specifically accommodated all of our requests and made suggestions outside of the listed choices. Suffice it to say, it was a sea of clean plates at the wedding. Everyone raved that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. It's now two weeks after our wedding and guests are still talking about it.
From start to finish, we received exceptional treatment from the Zilli team at Boerner. We were never pressured to spend over our budget, and the value we got for what we did spend was unbeatable. Our wedding was worth every penny (and more). If you're on the fence, go with Zilli. You will be happy you did.
My husband and I just got married at Boerner on July 27th; a Friday wedding. We absolutely loved the gardens and having both our ceremony and reception on the grounds. It was fabulous going from our 5:00 ceremony in the fragrance garden to our toast on the patio outside the reception hall to our cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30 and the dinner/dance after....all within steps of each other. We also loved having our photos taken before the wedding with the perfect backdrop of flowers, plants and trees! The weather turned out perfect for it all and I was able to walk barefoot in the grass for the ceremony! Zilli Hospitality Group was also amazing and worked well with us throughout the process. They were flexible and very accommodating. The feedback from our family and friends was wonderful regarding the food, drinks and the whole event. The presentation of the food and whole reception area was very appealing. Thanks to Zilli and Boerner, we had the wedding of our dreams!
This place is absolutely gorgeous in the summer. We booked the Rose Garden and while there weren’t roses at this time of year (late July) it was still a beautiful place for the ceremony and for photos after. We took photos elsewhere in the gardens and the lillies were in full bloom. It was a cacophony of color and absolutely divine. There are so many good spots to take photos here.
The process of reserving was pretty straightforward though you cannot do any online reservations. The ladies that helped us with reservation were very kind and able to answer most to all questions. We had reserved the garden house in case of inclement weather but didn’t need it.
My son got married on April 14, 2018. When I found out the wedding was going to be held in Wisconsin and I am from Louisiana, I panicked. I searched for days to find the perfect place for the rehearsal dinner. I wanted one that would represent my son and his fiancé. I found Boerner Botanical Gardens in one of my searches. I contacted the events manager from Zilli Hospitality. From the very beginning, they were more than helpful, friendly, and so supportive. They made the planning so easy for me especially being 900 miles away. The moment I drove up the drive to the gardens, I knew I had made a wise decision. The atmosphere, the food and service were excellent. Thank you, Jan and thank you Zilli Hospitality!
We had such an amazing New Year's Eve wedding at the Boerner Botanical Gardens, couldn't recommend it enough! The space was perfect - it was great having the garden room for our cocktail hour, and then a big reveal of the ballroom for our dinner.
The staff was wonderful and the food was delicious. Even though we were married a month ago, we are still hearing complements on the dinner!
If I had the chance to do it all again, I would do it the exact same way at Boerner's!
We had my daughter's wedding at Boerner Botanical gardens on 11/25/17. The ceremony was held in the Atrium and the reception and dinner followed directly after in the cocktail area and banquet room. The venue was beautiful for the ceremony in winter with the windows of the Atrium and the wedding party was able to take photos outside on the beautiful grounds. The food and staff were awesome. Ryan Yttre was our event manager and he was extremely kind, helpful and very accommodating with our special requests. The flowers were done by Katie of Adorn, the Zilli floral department and they were absolutely spectacular and way more beautiful that we imagined they would be.
I cannot say enough about our entire experience we had with the team at the Botanical Gardens. The Fragrance Garden made such a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. Boerner Hall has a lovely view and the flow from the garden to the reception area was so easily accessible, especially for our elderly guests.
My husband and I really enjoyed working with Lisa and Janis. They were both outstanding and so very helpful throughout the entire process. From the menu selection to each and every detail that made the day run smoothly. We truly appreciate all of your hard work. Thank you both for making the day so perfect!
Chef Rachel and her crew did an amazing job. The food and the presentation was fantastic! Our guests are still talking about it!
We are in full agreement with the many compliments we have received that it was the best wedding EVER!
To be honest, I was a little disappointed with the event planning staff. They didn't get too involved and sometimes emails went unanswered. But everything else went perfect. The people who did all the set up did an amazing job and the catering staff and bartender were beyond great. And the food was beyond amazing. The people who attended our wedding were so impressed and everyone who talked to us had nothing but good things to say about the staff and food. Thank you for making our day beyond special. Nothing went wrong thanks to this great staff of people.
Response from the Vendor on 10/27/2017
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A few last minute glitches but they corrected them quickly. Beautiful setting, Rose Garden, for our wedding
The botanical gardens was the most magical place to have our ceremony! We got married may 7th, I was so worried about weather but it turned out perfect. The annual garden was perfectly bloomed at that time!
When we were first looking for a venue - I was in sticker shock and almost went the route of doing everything ourselves at a venue where you could bring in your own vendors- which would have maybe saved us about $3,000 however - I'm so glad we went with zilli and the gardens!!!
You have so much to worry about that they take away that worry for you all along the way! Margaret and Lori were always there answering my questions and it almost felt as if I had a wedding planner with how much they help.
And day of you have their team (Deanne ?) worrying for you so you really get to enjoy the moments!
And can we talk about the food ? Everyone at my wedding talked about how amazing the food is- and don't worry bride and groom - they give you a plate of appetizers when you sit down because they know you haven't had a chance to enjoy your own food.
You have the bar in one room and tables and dancing in the other - we did pay to move the dance floor and loved our own set up so much better - but you have the ability to do that! We created the space how we wanted it!
Everyone warned me expect a few things to go wrong - and I can't tell you what went wrong - our day at the Gardens was perfect!
Our choice to go with the gardens also made my parents proud - they were so happy to see their investment in my wedding turn out so wonderful!
This is an absolutely stunning venue. We booked their banquet room and couldn't be happier. Lori and Margret were fantastic to work with throughout the whole process. They were responsive and quick with their communication. Nothing sat for long without a response or follow through. We had a rather large wedding and I was so impressed with their ability to plan and coordinate it all. They were extremely accommodating, making sure everything we wanted to happen, did. Working with the gardens and with Lori made the whole wedding process stress free. Their in house caterer, Zilli, was also excellent. Their food was absolutely fantastic. They do group taste testings, which was done really well. They have all of their food available for you to sample, we were then able to pick and mix and match based on our package. On the day of the wedding, the coordinator that was there was also fantastic. She was always around, but was never noticed. She made sure the day/night went smoothly and coordinated with everyone. I received many compliments from my guests on how beautiful the venue was, how excellent the food was, and even how fast the bartenders were! Zilli's and the Gardens are a top notch venue and I would use them over and over again!
We had our February ceremony with 24 guests in the Garden House Exhibit Room after the Domes were shut down 2 weeks before our wedding. The room was great for our small group, and the interesting history of the construction of the building was an added bonus. Everyone at Boerner Botanical Gardens was kind, helpful, and sympathetic to our somewhat frantic plan changing. The day went smoothly, and it seemed that everyone walked away happy.
We loved getting married in the gardens - we had so many beautiful photos! The buildings and grounds are gorgeous! The planning was a little tricky, you have two points of contact - one for the gardens and then one if you use any rooms in the main building and cater. Their info didn't always match up. The garden contact was really helpful though.
We toured 20+ venue sites around the greater Milwaukee area. After touring Zilli's Coast building, they seemed to be the catering company for us, but I did not settle on that location.
We ended up touring the Domes and other Zilli's locations, but decided on Botanical Gardens because it best fit our budget and party size (~190).
Zilli's held a "Dreams" dinner/contest that we enjoyed attending. Of course all couples could attend. We were able to get an early taste of the food and an opportunity to win a door prize. For attending the event we were even given free late night food at our wedding.
Zilli's menu was top notch. They had an additional free tasting which my (now) husband and I enjoyed. We picked out hors d'oeuvres and each part of our meal there. On the day of our wedding everyone complimented us on the food.
We loved the Botanical Gardens. Our wedding was in late September, but the weather was still fine and our guests were able to enjoy the outdoors a little with its pretty scenery.
I would recommend Zilli's and the Botanical Gardens location.
I can't say enough about the four staff members from ZILLI's Hospitality Group who helped me through all the planning and the day of our wedding! The food was wonderful, the Gardens were beautiful, access was easy and everything went seamlessly!
My experience with everyone we encountered throughout our planning process was great! From planning our menu, to the phenomenal tasting, to the day of assistance, everything was wonderful! The food was delicious and we received so many compliments!
I had my wedding on September at Boerner Botanical Gardens and it was so beautiful! I booked the place in early June of the same year, so Zilli was very accommodating to my needs. I had a short timeframe to plan the wedding, I am not from Milwaukee but from Madison so they were patient whenever my husband and I were late for meetings. My Mother who was in charge of decorations and the flowers wanted special accommodations made for us and even though she does not speak English, Lori and Margaret from Zilli were able to make those happen. Zilli was also very flexible with slight changes to the menu since I have a dairy restriction and a gluten free diet. The wedding was beautiful, even though it happened on the the coldest day of September. Our wedding was indoors, the tables were decorated beautifully and the flowers in the gardens looked very pretty in the rain. All the guests had a really great time. Thank you Zilli!
I could not have asked for a better experience with ZHG. Boerner Botanical Gardens turned out absolutely amazing! We did have a few miscommunication points - but in the end everything worked out. The price was right for everything that I wanted & ZHG made sure everything was taken care of for me. They even did a video of our whole wedding & threw in a gift certificate to another Zilli restaurant. :)