Boerner Botanical Gardens

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. 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!

pitality 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 :)

ng 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

t 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.

e 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!

And, did I say Amber was amazing already?! She really is just the best!!

It was a beautiful day at a beautiful venue. We'd definitely recommend it to other engaged couples!

cal 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.

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.

r 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.

er 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!

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!

cally 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.

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!

ens 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 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!

er. 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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

main building and cater. Their info didn't always match up. The garden contact was really helpful though.

s, 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.

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ukee 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!

ed & 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. :)

tch occurred January 1, and our reception was January 11th. We contacted Zilli’s (actually about a different venue) in February of 2013. When speaking to Lori R. the original venue we were looking at would not work, but she listened and recommended Boerner, due to us wanting a lot of natural light for our day time reception. We were actually thinking of this as a top choice, but at the time was listed under the other caterer (since the switch had not yet occurred.) We met with Lori in March of 2013, and she was able to answer all of our questions, even the weird and very specific ones. We felt confident being in her hands, and signed shortly thereafter. Fast forwarding several months, I found the support and assistance that both Lori and her assistant, Margaret gave us to be crucial in the time when the planning and things that needed to be done to be the most stressful. Margaret had answers to all my questions within 24 hours (usually sooner) and I felt like they really bent over backwards to accommodate me. For example, I was very stressed out at one point about putting centerpieces around Boerner and “decorating” the day before, since our ceremony was at 11 am, and I had hair/makeup appointments that morning. Initially, the rooms were not going to be set up enough for me to get in on Friday to put things around, but just by asking and explaining the situation, they had it available for me the day before. I was able to set everything up Friday, making the wedding day that much less stressful. I felt like any request that I had, they tried their hardest to accommodate, and typically were able to go above and beyond what I had asked. It really felt like I was working with friends, and they just wanted everything to turn out perfect for me. The day of the wedding, everything turned out perfectly, and everything from the food, to the set up that they did, to the kindness of the servers and waitstaff was noticeable. I was the typical “nervous bride” but the waitstaff urged me to eat and really made sure that my groom and I were taken care of. The food was excellent, and even over two weeks later I am still receiving compliments and e-mails asking who did the food, etc. Highlights were the passed appetizers (especially the bacon wrapped chicken and the jasmine rice pops), the stuffed chicken, the beef tenderloin and the garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was excellent though, and people definitely were not hungry when they walked away. Also, a surprise from Zilli’s, was a hot chocolate bar (being a January wedding it was really appreciated!) and enjoyed by all. It was a lovely idea, and I was touched that they threw that in for us. All in all, I would recommend Zilli Hospitality Group hands down to anyone that asked. If I ever need to do another event, I would not hesitate to do so at Boerner Botanical Gardens, and I would definitely trust Zilli’s to do all the food and catering.