Edward Anne Estate at Bavaria Downs

e guests loved being able to hang out outside during cocktail hour while enjoying drinks at the gorgeous bar front inside. The reception site was easily transformed and the area for the sparkler send off was beautiful in photos. Even the surrounding elements made for beautiful photos throughout the day!

ed with us to set up the timeline for the day and we felt very assured that the staff at Bavaria would make sure everything went smoothly and we could relax and enjoy the day. Because of Covid, the wedding was postponed and Melissa left Bavaria Downs. We were assigned a new planner, Hannah. We booked our photographer, videographer, DJ and florist through Bellagala. About three months out, we were informed that our photographer was not going to be able to work the wedding. We had to find another photographer. About a month out, my daughter checked our vendor contract and saw that the videographer we had chosen had left Bellagala and we didn't have a videographer. We had never been told. Luckily my daughter caught this or we would not have had a videographer. The day of the wedding, things went great except for a couple hiccups. I told Hannah when we arrived at 8:00a.m. that we were down a table and which one to remove. She did not relay that to the people setting up tables. We were two place setting short at our table. Not huge issues, just annoying. The real problems were at the end of the evening. At some point Hannah left and I was never informed about who was in charge. The bar was supposed to stop serving at 10:30. Did not happen. My daughter and son-in-law were supposed to depart into an awaiting car at 10:45. Did not happen. The DJ was supposed to announce that everyone should head out to send the couple off. When it became apparent to me that things were not winding down, I found a girl removing table decorations (staff was removing table decorations onto carts while the guests were still in the ballroom) and asked here why the bar was still serving, when the DJ was going to tell people to head out and if the car was there. She went to check on the car and said it wasn't there. She did not have the contact info for the driver. I had emailed and texted Hannah with that info and she never passed it along. So, I scrambled to find someone to drive the couple. It was all very stressful. I should not have been the one that made sure the bar stopped serving, the DJ got people out, and the couple had a car to get into. I was told that Bavaria staff would make sure all went smoothly. But, there was no-one in charge. I was told the bartenders would not serve people that were obviously intoxicated. They did. The bartenders were not supposed to serve shots. They did. And, one bartender told a guest "I take bribes if you want the whole bottle" (of wine). All in all, it was a bad ending to an otherwise beautiful day and that should not have been the case. I brought these issue to the Operations Director and Damico Senior Event Planner. I did not find their responses acceptable.

ing short of perfect! Even while planning through these crazy times, the whole team at Bavaria was very accommodating, understanding and made sure that we were always happy and stress free! The venue is like no other and even being there over a handful of times with planning and the actually weddings, I want to go back all the time!! I would recommend anyone to book Bavaria Downs as their venue, you won't regret it :)

ty much all taken care of, you come in and they tell you where to go what to do, and what to do next. (You'll already have the schedule beforehand but they will still help you through it all) it's absolutely beautiful, and just overall perfect for everyone! Want an outdoor wedding? Percect for you. Indoor? Perfect for you! Little bit of both? Perfect for you!!

at this venue is so quick to respond to questions and was so helpful throughout the planning process. The venue is absolutely gorgeous as well! I am so glad we got to spend our special day here and I would definitely recommend!

to provide us structure, support, flexibility, and an overall excitement and positive energy. They worked with us to recreate as much of our Vermont vision as possible. We really liked all the options Bavaria provided for us to easily book vendors both through their sister company Bellagala, and on our own. Our day at Bavaria was so very beautiful from start to finish! I am very happy with how things worked out. Due to Covid, we did a flip-flopped flow where we had the ceremony outside, followed by cocktail party and live band outdoors. Bavaria and D’Amico were flexible to help provide an outdoor bar, space to party, and multiple rounds of individually plated hors d'oeuvres. After 2 hours we transitioned inside to have dinner, speeches, dessert and a little more dancing. The staff was extremely accommodating and helpful throughout, and our wedding was lovely!

l day being full of extraordinary memories Jake and I will hold dear for the rest of our lives. From our first meeting last year, we knew we’d found our perfect place, but we had only a hint of how amazing the Bavaria Downs team would be as we put the pieces together. I can only imagine how stressful the planning (especially in these uncertain and ever-changing times) would’ve been without the kindness, expertise, unwavering support, and fantastic communication we received from everyone we worked with, which was SO greatly appreciated. Our guests were as in awe of the stunning venue as we’ve been, coming up to us and our parents throughout the event to gush about the house and grounds, and our wedding party was blown away by the next-level getting-ready spaces! Jake and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day at a lovelier place to celebrate our wedding with our family and friends.

house. My favorite elements were how flexible they were with various ceremony sites, the endless beautiful spaces to take pictures, and how organized the staff was. You won't regret hosting your wedding or event here!

our time at Bavaria Downs because the views are like no other. Thank you!!!

y help make this as a top destination for a wedding. We could not have been happier with how it turned out. Even with COVID-19 going on, everyone had a great time and had nothing but compliments to share about the venue and its staff. Thank you so much for providing us with a positive day to cherish for the rest of our lives!

consultants, were so helpful leading up to our big day as far as making sure that everything fit our vision. They were very patient and kind through everything! Kerry, our day of coordinator, was on top of it! She made sure that we had everything we needed throughout the day, helped to quickly handle any little issues prior to the ceremony (i.e. I forgot a basket and flowers for my for girls, etc.), and kept everything perfectly on time! I was very impressed with all of the staff, and of course the venue is gorgeous!!! We fell in love with it as soon as we pulled into the driveway when touring venues over a year ago and no other venue we toured compared. Our guests were blown away by the beauty of the house and grounds, as well! They also expressed how safe they felt with all of the precautions that Bavaria took to keep everyone safe!... Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more thanks to Bavaria Downs!

felt like a private sanctuary just for us and our loved ones to celebrate. We dealt with a lot of changes and restrictions with covid and even working through the alterations, the team at Bavaria really made all our worries go out the window! Thank you, Bavaria for making our wedding day a dream come true!

a wedding planner, the expertise and advice the team at Bavaria has provided has relieved so much of our planning anxiety. Their response time has also been extremely impressive. We cannot wait for our big day and have no doubt this was the best venue choice for us!

e Coronavirus. Melissa at Bavaria Downs has been an angel through it all- she has been quick to respond, kind as could be, and so hardworking. She has moved mountains for us to reschedule our wedding day- coordinated with Christie (our amazing catering coordinator), our videographer, photographer and DJ. One thing that stuck out to us about Bavaria Downs is that they take care of you- we could sense that from the day we toured it for the first time to today, when we're in the middle of this nightmare of postponing our wedding! Melissa has our back and we are beyond grateful for everything she and her staff have done to move our date with ease. I 100% recommend Bavaria Downs, and would a million times over!

or ceremony which turned out great as they converted the ballroom for the reception during the cocktail hour. The tunnel from the estate to the ballroom or whatever they're called wasn't heated so it was cold in there but they worked it so no one was ever stuck standing in there. We had a pretty big guest list (200 people) and wedding party with a huge head table but there was more than enough room. The Damico food was really good and we were able to accommodate some family members who had dietary restrictions no problem. All the ladies had a great time getting ready upstairs and all the men enjoyed the man cave, I just wish we could have spent more time down there.

for a more perfect day! Thank you Bavaria Downs Staff for going above and beyond!

al Suites were a must-have. They kept our parties upstairs and downstairs and were so perfect. The music didn't work in the bridal suite the day of our wedding, though, so make sure it is working for your big day because that was a bummer! From the second we arrived at the venue, the Bavaria morning staff helped us carry all of our things up to the suites. They unpacked boxes and boxes of decorations and placed it exactly where I requested. I didn't have to hire any help for placing the signs, place cards, details, etc. The butler was an amazing addition to the day- he refilled our drinks, set out our food, and cleaned up after us all day. However, future brides, I will say that although the venue claims you will have full coordination on staff, I would recommend hiring a wedding planner. Bavaria told us we would have full day-of coordination, but there were many times when our coordinator would have her hands full and was not able to run our schedule on time. We were completely off-time for the first looks, family and bridal party photos, and the entire reception. Our videographers and photographers basically led our entire day except for the ceremony. The ceremony coordinator at Bavaria was wonderful and so helpful, though. Our reception was not properly coordinated, the late night coordinator was nowhere to be found and I had to handle most of the schedule and conflicts of the night. SO definitely hire your own planner that will have your back if you're having a large wedding here. Also- this venue has very strict rules on catering and drinks. If you want to bring your own food and drinks in, this is probably not the venue for you. We weren't even able to bring our own food for the little children (ring bearers) in the family because the venue coordinator would not let us eat anything else except for the food that was catered- which was very messy and not suited for children. Then, the cake and dessert was served to the guest tables first so none of our wedding parties or any of our families got a taste of the dessert. Not even one bite of cake! Make sure that you have a personal attendant or your own coordinator who makes sure the dessert is first served to the head tables. Besides that, all of our guests are still raving about what a gorgeous and regal venue Bavaria Downs was. A beautiful, stunning, destination venue!

ey were transparent about pricing from the get-go which was a breath of fresh air and made making the decision to secure Bavaria as our venue easy, and friendly and calming in the days leading up to and the day of our wedding - helping my anxieties over what was left to do and what could go wrong. Despite having to go with a rain plan and host the ceremony in the ballroom, the day was perfect and went so smoothly I don't think anyone would have known it was plan B. We received endless compliments on the venue and the day. Melissa and Hannah especially are an absolute dream to work with, they're so genuine and thoughtful! We can't recommend Bavaria highly enough.

t place for us. It’s absolutely breath taking and amazing and truly the best place for every girls fairy tale wedding to take place. Between the amazing staff and the all the amenities our day was perfect and flawless. As neither of us are from MN the majority of our guests had to travel and Bavaria Downs made their travels worth it which our guests and their experience was so important to us! We cannot say enough good things about Bavaria Downs and the staff! You will never regret choosing this venue for whatever event you need!

our guests (and us!) to feel like there were no walls separating us. It was simply magical. We had other venues lined up for touring the following few days and kept the appointments, but nothing could compare. Additionally, the staff that work here are incredible at what they do. During the planning process, the coordinator on site throughout your wedding's entirity and having a person to contact with any concerns or questions along the way. It was amazing and both my husband and I have used the word "flawless" and "perfect" many times since. The magic that becomes a part of your wedding day when having it here is indescribable. We have heard from numerous people - guests and wedding party members - how perfect everything was from the ceremony to the food, and how much they loved exploring the venue and admiring its beauty. We can't recommend Bavaria Downs enough.

he luxurious bridal suite/supercool grooms den to the high ceilings in the spacious ballroom, it was unlike any venue we had visited. This place is MAGICAL. Working with Georgia + Melissa prior to the wedding gave us all the confidence that we were in good hands. They asked us questions that never would have crossed our minds and helped iron out every single detail. They also spent time to get to know us and made us feel like part of their family. From the moment we arrived, the whole day went flawlessly in large part due to their help coordinating with all of our vendors (and working exclusively with D’Amico). Nicole spread sparkles and joy in the morning and helped keep us on track. We were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing everyone was so capable and experienced. As the night progressed, Nicole was on top of everything and made us feel so special. Our guests were blown away with this venue and we were so proud to be able to host so many out-of-towners in this beautiful area in Minnesota. Highly, highly recommend!!

ecause of the honesty and transparency of the staff! We worked mostly with Georgia Meyer as our planning coordinator, and we cannot say enough positive things about her! She always answered our questions quickly, and eased any worries about the aspects of the day that could possibly go wrong (my long list of "what if's"). She thought of logistics and details I would have never thought of or prepared for! Back to the venue itself, when we arrived in the morning our day-of coordinator Hannah was waiting to greet me at the door with carts to help us unload. She checked in with me all day long to make sure I was feeling okay and had everything I needed. When we got up to the bridal suite it was picture perfect. Bavaria Downs works exclusively works with D'Amico catering which is amazing because they work as a team, so everything flows so smoothly. When it came time for ceremony the Bavaria Downs team were even in contact with our transportation company and let us know some guests were still on the way, and asked us if we wanted to wait for the final guests to arrive. All evening long the Bavaria Downs staff greeted us with a smile and a "congratulations!" We felt like celebrities as they escorted us around when needed, and even gave my husband and I sneak peek of the ballroom during cocktail hour so we could see how beautifully they prepared it! If things didn't go as planned I had no idea because they took care of EVERYTHING without bothering us so we could just enjoy our day. The photos don't do this venue justice- we truly felt like we were living in our modern day fairytale. Weeks after our wedding we are still receiving compliments on how unique and beautiful our venue was. If you are considering this venue, just know it is worth every penny! Not only is it the mot beautiful venue in the twin cities, but more importantly the service you receive from the staff simply cannot be surpassed. I wish I could relive that day over and over again!

ig day (thanks to the Bavaria Downs Staff). As a Type-A Bride, I thought I had everything all planned and figured out, but I didn't have time to be the one to put everything for the reception together. The Bavaria Downs Staff put everything together and it looked absolutely flawless - I am so glad they had the expertise to put everything (head table, centerpieces, layout, DJ space, dance area, etc.) together because their vision, drive for perfection, and attention to detail made my reception look more elegant and more beautiful than I could have ever imagined or put together myself. The Bridal Suite and the Grooms "Den" are seriously the coolest rooms we have ever been in, and our wedding party couldn't get over how fun, pretty, and unique the experience was. My pictures are flawless. I literally didn't have to worry about ANYTHING or lift a finger on my wedding day because the 20+ staff members between Bavaria and D'Amico who took care of everything behind the scenes. I still, to this day, can't comprehend how much work they did for me, my husband, my family, and my guests. Best Part? The staff did it with smiles, excitement, and they literally felt like my cheerleaders throughout the whole day. You needed it? They had it. You asked? They didn't hesitate. I would highly recommend Bavaria Downs, D'Amico Catering, and their staff for any event, ceremony, or wedding reception. It was gorgeous and I day we will never forget. Sincerely, L&J

ms were so attentive to our many questions throughout the wedding planning process and made sure we understood exactly what we were committing to. They responded to every request to make sure that our special day was unique and exactly how we had envisioned it. I felt so relaxed on our wedding day because I had full faith in Georgia and Christie and they executed to the utmost extent. We are still getting compliments from our wedding over two months later and we love reliving our most favorite day. We would recommend Bavaria Downs to anyone- it was a dream to work with this all star team!

hey took care of every last detail and I didn't have to worry about a thing! They set up all my decorations perfectly, coordinated my vendors and were in complete control of the ceremony to make sure everything went smoothly. Overall, it was the best experience!

s complete, it was an absolutely stunning venue and so different from every other venue out there! It was so unique and fun for our guests to explore and the team was absolutely amazing! We went a few times to practice our dance and see the new place as we missed the open house. Bethany and Georgia were always willing to help us make this work. The day went seamlessly! Hannah and Nicole made sure of this and took great care of us! My favorite quote from one of our guests after the wedding was “Wow that venue was amazing, let’s have our kids get married there.” Thank you for making our day perfect!

ated and accommodating especially Georgia Meyers - she is the best of the best. Bavaria Downs offers brides a beautiful canvas to create your one of a kind vision.

is truly magical! Excited to reserve it next week! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

s tucked back just outside of the cities to be convenient for our guests, but far enough away to have our privacy. We knew almost immediately that this would be our reception venue and this was before any work on the renovations or the building of ballroom had begun! Georgia was able to portray her vision to us so clearly that we put down a payment and date hold as soon as the tour was over. We are so excited to see the transformation of Bavaria Downs and are so fortunate to have found this hidden gem for our big day! I can't wait to get married here!