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coordinator, and all the other amazing staff. Throughout the entire process Courtney worked with us step by step to make sure every single detail was perfect and everything went off without a hitch. The grounds, greenhouse, and ballroom are all so beautiful, and most importantly THE FOOD IS AMAZING!! I can’t say enough great things about Courtney and Farmington Gardens, and if I could give more stars I would. Thank you guys for giving us the wedding of our dreams! - Ashley & Dave

the food and dessert they provide is some of the best we’ve ever had. They definitely give you your money’s worth and we could not be happier with how our day operated. Ashley personally oversaw everything and made sure we were as comfortable as possible. Thanks Ashley for making our day amazing!

ing ceremony and the cocktail hour. My daughter and her new husband had their dream wedding and are so very happy. We got many compliments on the space and the food. Five stars!

sts but they could provide different sites for ceremony, cocktail, and reception without having to bus my guests to multiple locations. Everything was beautifully set up and my guests are still talking about how amazing the wedding was! Kalee was our wedding planner and I honestly can't speak any higher of her! She was beyond amazing and my mom, mother in law and I thank God she was there to help us through this journey. She was professional, organized, and kept us all very calm while directing us seamlessly through the planning process and the big day. The whole day itself was perfect, the food was amazing, the drinks were amazing, the locations and decorations were amazing and the staff were the icing on the cake! We can't thank Farmington Gardens enough for making it all possible! So many other venues were too strict or too expensive to make my dream wedding a reality but Farmington Gardens was flexible in all the right areas and affordable enough to allow me room to get the additions I wanted.

h all the summer weddings and it was really helpful because they offered pretty much the entire menu of items to taste with several decor ideas on display. The gardens, greenhouse, and ballroom were all set up beautifully the day of our wedding. The level of coordination and work done by Farmington Gardens staff really helped relieve a lot of stress on our wedding day.

our wedding day. Although we had planned to have the ceremony outside, we had to move it into the greenhouse because of rain…and everything was still flawless! The entire staff was wonderful and the food was FANTASTIC! So many of our guests commented that it was the nicest wedding they had ever been to. Farmington Gardens is simply the best!

s meticulous and the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The head chef introduced himself after our delicious dinner, and even let me take home a doggy bag when I couldn’t finish! We started our planning process with Kalee, and transitioned to Courtney when Kalee earned a (well deserved) promotion! Both women were extremely knowledgable, kind, approachable, and accommodating. Courtney was absolutely phenomenal and helped me organize and plan for months before the big day. She responded to every email and question nearly immediately and even made accommodations to allow us to play a video over the projector during my father/daughter dance. My wedding would literally not have been the night it was without her, I may have hugged her more than some of my own family! I would recommended Courtney, Kalee, and the entire team to ANYONE looking to host ANY event! Thank you for helping us have our dream wedding and hosting the best day of our lives! We will forever be grateful to you ❤️

venue is obviously gorgeous and everything we wanted. But we would not have chosen it if it was not for those two girls. we had the pleasure of working with both of them and they were so incredible. Kalee helped us plan in the beginning but then took on a high position so we were given Courtney as our wedding coordinator and i don't think ive ever trusted someone more when planning something for me in my life. Everything was stunning, perfect, exactly how i wanted it and she was 100% the majority of the reason why. Not to mention the food was DELICIOUS, the servers / bartenders/ etc were absolutely incredible. There really are no words for how amazing everything went. thank you FG for making mine and Zach wedding a realty, dealing with all my annoying questions, answering all my emails, sitting down with us, and for making our day perfect. We love you guys!

, there was never a "no we can't do that" for every question and request we had. Because there's only one event per day it was so nice to just drop everything off the day before at our rehearsal and didn't have to worry about a thing. Great rain option in the greenhouse, super flexible about literally everything, great food, 100% stress-free from the very first meeting. Seriously I can't say enough great things about this venue, if you want to enjoy your wedding and the process, choose farmington gardens. Thank you Kalee and Farmington Gardens!

entire wedding process- they have that down to a science! The food tasting was flawlessly executed and we had meetings every 3 months with our coordinator. They had limitless amounts of great suggestions and ideas for us- there was never any mishap, or any moments when I thought they were leaving something out or confusing my event with another. They were constantly in contact with me and even took it upon themselves to confirm all vendors the week before my wedding so I wouldn't have to. The day of the wedding was executed PERFECTLY. I can't tell you how many compliments we got on the staff, the venue, the food, the service, EVERYTHING!!! I could not imagine getting married anywhere else- this is truly the most magical place on earth. Courtney and Kalee are the most talented wedding planners and are the best in the business- I cannot recommend Farmington Gardens enough!!!!

guests also can not stop raving about the food. So many people have told us it is the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Courtney and Kalee were the sweetest and most professional wedding coordinators EVER! Everything went off without a hitch from the time we booked the venue to the day of. I hope I get invited to a wedding here myself so I can enjoy it all over again!

ails during our meetings that we wouldn't have thought about. The reception area was spacious and beautifully decorated. The green house, patio with fire pit, and lawn for lawn games provided a multiple of areas for people to enjoy themselves. The food was delicious, from the appetizers to the dessert. Especially the bison. Thank you to Kalee and all the staff in making the reception a huge success. farmingtongardensct.com

of our dreams. We had some unique changes to satisfy our Beauty and the Beast themed wedding and she was able to piece or vision together with our views and plenty of ideas that came from her. If you want a custom wedding with great food and great staff then Farmington Gardens is for you!!! If you have trouble with finding vendors for your wedding Kalee knew very trustworthy vendors who were in our price range and were very reliable!!

always being calm and helpful. Everything was perfect and all my guests were talking about what a wonderful time they had, and that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Kalee and the entire staff went above and beyond all of our expectations to make our day perfect and unforgettable.

. The thing we loved most about the venue was the privacy and freedom to have the exact type of wedding you want. Since you have the place to yourself, you don't have to worry about seeing other wedding parties there during your own. Their packages are also so customizable and the work very closely with you to make sure everything that you want is prepared and displayed how you like. Kalee, the event coordinator, was such a tremendous help. She is very organized and sweet. She makes sure to meet with the couples every few weeks leading up to the wedding to see what progress they've made in the planning process, she goes over every detail with you which was amazing. She always immediately responded to emails and had an answer for every question that we asked. For someone who had a lot of DIY projects for their wedding, Kalee and her team were very patient and helped put together every idea that I had on that day. The staff was so helpful and friendly with our guests. Although we didn't get to taste the food, our guests said it was amazing especially the desserts which was way more than what we had imagined. Our sweetheart wedding cake was also from the pastry chef at the gardens and it looked and tasted amazing. We only have good things to say about this place and would highly recommend to any couple looking for a wedding venue.

oothly, and we didn't have to worry about the timeline. The food was wonderful, and portions were perfect. The waitstaff was also great, and ensured we had food and drinks during cocktail hour; even trekking to meet us in the field in back. Our guests have also commented on how friendly the bar service was. The atmosphere was a mix of rustic and romantic with a little glitter tossed in, which was perfect for us. We would definitely recommend this venue to future couples.

ce that is extremely competitive with the amazing service you receive. We bargained a little bit, and took off the appetizer and 1 hor d'euovre and were able to shave off a couple dollars per head, which makes a big difference in the numbers for cost. The vibe for this place is fun and relaxing, but yet very sophisticated and just NICE. The food was out of this world. Our guests are still raving about how good the food was. Also the bartenders were so friendly and made any drink we wanted. I would 100% recommend this venue to any bride or groom. You will not be let down! Even the day of, the staff were so attentive and always making sure I had a drink in hand and all was going well.

Gardens and green house are beautiful not to mention the gorgeous chandeliers in the rustic dining room. We wouldn't have changed a thing about our special day! Thank you to the staff at Farmington gardens.

e food was AMAZING and people are still talking about it. They took our wedding vision and made it a reality and I am truly so grateful. We wish we could relive that day over and over again.

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ough the whole process and was readily available the entire time. All of guests are still talking about how amazing the food was at Farmington Gardens! The fire-pit at the end of the night was a huge hit with our guests who loved the end of the night smores snack! The only issue we had was with the bartenders who seemed to be unhappy and in a rush to end the night. Overall, the grounds of Farmington Gardens, the food, and the help of Kalee made for a night we will never forget. If you are looking for a private venue that will cater to your needs and if you want the best food around, we highly suggest checking out Farmington Gardens!

ception room with wooden ceilings, updated elegant bathrooms and cute bridal suite for privacy if needed. The chief works there full time and her food is outstanding, did not get a single complaint from any guest. Kalee the wedding coordinator is amazing, will accommodate you in every way possible, be easily accessible by email and phone and be your savor on wedding day! I can't give this venue enough credit. My husband and I stumbled upon it via Internet and went with our gut, best decision we made! After the wedding we were told by many guests it's the best one they have ever been too! On top of it the local florist works with the venue often and power stations DJ designed the stereo system there so it works out perfectly. I highly recommend this venue if your looking for an elegant, country wedding with gorgeous locations for photography and amazing food!

mazing and they even let us have our favorite meals for our dinners while the guests had their meals. The venue was very rustic but allowed for a homey feel. Everyone has been raving about the venue and food and whole environment weeks after the wedding. Would highly recommend it!

ests. Kalee was available for the months leading up to the wedding and was super organized and helped us prepare along the way. She was amazing the day of the wedding and held the entire event together keeping everything running smoothly so any hiccups went completely unnoticed by me. We used their in-house photobooth and it was a huge hit with the guests and the pictures came out great. During the night and since the wedding, our guests have raved about the venue and we couldn't be happier! Definitely a hidden gem on route 4 and we highly recommend!

tions and a great backup inside the greenhouse. The staff makes it all even better. I worked with Kalee during the wedding process and I cannot recommend and praise her enough. She was amazing! She was so professional and responsive to emails and phone calls which was great to get questions answered quickly. She had great ideas to contribute and was very organized and detailed with planning and setting up the day of itinerary. Thanks to her and the rest of the crew there our day went off without a hitch and all of our decor was set up exactly as I'd imagined. The flexibility of the venue is what makes it so special. They will accommodate almost anything you can imagine and they have so many choices for decor, floor plan setup, food, dessert, etc. It was difficult to choose from all the food and dessert options but our choices were so delicious and I heard the same from many of our guests. This place has a special place in my heart now and I would very highly recommend it.

ike you're at a wedding factory, you don't feel rushed, and you don't feel like you could be overlooked due to another event at the same time. The beauty of the venue speaks for itself. They will pretty much allow you to decorate the venue anyway you like. We chose the simplicity of just the ledge candles in the ballroom, with the exposed beams it was amazing. The greenhouse is a great cocktail hour location and backup ceremony in the event of bad weather. Obviously the gardens make a fantastic ceremony and picture backdrop. The food choices are plentiful and all delicious. Prepare yourself for the tasting, because you will leave full and happy. My wife and I have received numerous comments on how fantastic the food was, even a few "best wedding meals I've ever had". The morning of our wedding the weather was questionable. They did not rush us to make a decision on being inside or outside. They allowed us to watch the weather reports and wait as long as possible to make a decision. It worked out, because as we waited the weather got better and better and we were able to be outside at the pergola. Everything went off without a hitch, or at least if there were any issues nobody knew. Many of our guests have told us how beautiful everything was, how well everything flowed, and that they had a blast. Most importantly, Kalee is amazing to work with. We met with Kalee several times throughout the planning process, and every time walked out amazed at how easy she made things. Her professionalism and calm demeanor made even the toughest decisions seem easy. She was always available to answer our questions and re arrange things to meet changing needs. She even was willing to give my wife her personal cell phone while she was on vacation in the event she needed to get a hold of her. Luckily, probably because of all her help before that point, that was never an issue. You are in great hands with Kalee. Thank you again to everybody at Farmington Gardens for making our wedding day the greatest it could have been. We truly feel that there isn't a better venue for us to have been married at.

we chose to have our wedding here. The ice cream sundae bar they set up was AMAZING!

of everything. She is such a hard worker!! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous in the summer, the food is the best you’ll ever have at a wedding, and the atmosphere is breathtaking. You will not regret booking your wedding at Farmington Gardens. I’m hoping one of my friends books there so we can go back!

rk with. It didn't matter how many questions we asked, she was great! Even though it ended up raining, our wedding was flawless. Kalee ensured that the event went off without a hitch, waiting until the last moment to move the wedding inside. It was still beyond beautiful! 5 minutes after our indoor ceremony, the greenhouse area was transformed into the perfect cocktail hour space. While we had assumed our lawn games and s'mores bar were simply not meant to be, we were thrilled to see the games and s'mores appear inside. The food, the people, the location, the amazing wedding coordinator...you can't go wrong! We didn't have to think about a thing. I cannot recommend Farmington Gardens enough.

t have asked for a better venue on our wedding day. From the moment we booked at the Gardens I knew that they were going to take great care of use. We met with Phil the owner and he instantly made us feel comfortable and confident in our choice. The wedding coordinator –Kalee Brunelle is amazing! She was sooo easy to work , always organized and patient with us and was as sweet as can be! She really listened to what we wanted and made our wedding day perfect! The décor was exactly how we imagined and the food was amazing! All of our guests commented on how attentive the staff was and how delicious all the food was. We could not have asked for a more prefect day. Thank you to all of the staff for making our wedding day awesome!

y have ever had. They did a perfect job the day of the wedding with everything. We did not have one problem occur. Leading up to the wedding there were a few changes in staff which did cause a little stress. Sometimes before the wedding it was hard to make appointments or get a hold of people but in the end we had a perfect day and wouldn't have changed a thing. It is a beautiful place with awesome food that your guests will truely enjoy.

nd all staff were on the same page. This was especially useful as my wedding took place during a transition in wedding coordinators. It was as if we were working with both of them the whole time. Everything went smoothly and wonderfully. The day was perfect and I could't have even imagined anything better! Thank you Elizabeth, Phil, and Emily!

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ood they have ever had at a wedding. This was very important to my husband and I because both our families and friends are all foodies (my husband a chef)! Even the DJ who has been doing it for 15+ years said- best food ever! My guests and I were impressed that the chef came around to see how everything was, chatted, answered questions and was very professional. Elizabeth was so organized, answered all questions, and has so much experience that the little things I was concerned she answered with ease. I loved that they only do one wedding a day so the focus is on you that day. The weather was questionable during the day of my wedding, but from our first meeting Elizabeth reassured us that they keep an eye on the weather and will accommodate right up to the last minute. We did end up getting married in the greenhouse (even though we planned on getting married outside) but the staff turned it around in 5 minutes to cocktail hour set-up before anyone knew it. I want to get married all over again- and I would do it again and again at Farmington Gardens!

, the unique greenhouse area, and the gorgeous dining room! We had over 200 guests and it was a slightly rainy day, but everyone fit perfectly in the greenhouse during cocktail hour. The staff were cheerful and appetizers were plentiful. Elizabeth (the venue's planner) was readily available during photos and even helped bustle my dress when my bridesmaids couldn't figure out how! She is awesome! When the bridal party entered the reception hall to put our things in the bridal suite, I was amazed at how perfectly all of my details were executed. The centerpieces and other personalized details that I had planned with Elizabeth were all laid out exactly as I had wanted. The reception ran very well and according to the schedule we had discussed prior to the event. The food was so delicious that our guests didn't stop talking about it all night! The chef even came out to greet some of the tables during dinner! Luckily the weather cleared up and we were able to go outside at the end of the night for some sparkler pictures! When the night began to wind down, no one wanted to leave, especially my husband and me. It was the absolute perfect night, and I'm sure you will feel the same way if you choose this venue!

it and couldn't have been happier with the results! Elizabeth Hall was amazing. Patient, understanding of our wants and needs and very clear when discussing options. "No" was a word she never spoke to us when we made requests. She answered our emails and phone calls promptly and efficiently. The day of our wedding was amazing. The whole place was amazing and everything was perfectly executed. The cuisine was perfect and 2 months later our guests are still praising the great job the staff did. We added the optional raw bar for cocktail hour and it was all so fresh and the guests raved about it!! We had 200 guests and they were all accommodated comfortably. I would absolutely, without a doubt, recommend Farmington Gardens for your wedding day or any other occasion. Thank you, Elizabeth and Phil and Katrina for the wedding I have been dreaming of for my entire life. I will cherish this day for the rest of my life!

ect place to get married and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a venue in the Connecticut area.

Elizabeth, the event planner, was sooooo helpful. I am not from the area and she made it easy to plan from another state... she would recommend venders (florist, baker, etc.) and she handle everything leading up to the day and the day of.... It was a very smooth process!!! Coming from an Italian family FOOD is EVERYTHING!!! I heard nothing but great things about our food and service that night... this made me a happy girl!!! (they have the largest menu I have ever seen... something for everyone) We got married on sight (there are many different options to get married on the property) It was raining on our wedding day but that didn't bother me one bit... knowing our back up plan (The Green House) was just as beautiful!!! AMAZING JOB FARMINGTON GARDENS TEAM!!! SUCH A GREAT NIGHT!!!!! -Charlotte Ross, NY

of my wedding. They went above and beyond to make the place look beautiful and to make sure everyone was taken care of. The food was amazing, and I had people telling me for weeks how great their dinner was! The day was perfect, and the Farmington Gardens staff was a major reason why!

meal I've ever had. I couldn't believe that the food was such high quality for the amount of people who were served. The venue was beautiful. The cocktail room is just stunning! Our guests keep telling us how perfect the night was. Thank you Farmington Gardens! Also, it was great that there were NO other events going on the day of my wedding. It made for such a peaceful day. The only thing I was slightly upset about was a spelling error on the menu. I had menu cards printed using the spelling on their menu which was wrong. So I had to pay out of my own pocket to get them redone. Unfortunately, the error has not been corrected on the website Alyse

chairs set up inside, but in the blink of an eye Elizabeth and her staff had everything set up outside for the ceremony. We have gotten rave comments from nearly ALL of our guests about how amazing the food was and how beautiful the venue was. I would give anything to live that perfect day one more time! Thanks Farmington Gardens!!!!

extremely easy to get along with and was 100% supportive throughout the process of planning our wedding and on the actual day. Two of our other vendors, the DJ and florist, had worked with Farmington Gardens on other weddings which made the coordination process between our outside vendors and our venue extremely easy. I would definitely recommend using their preferred vendor list since it made things so much easier in the planning process. The food was spectacular and our guests were very satisfied with the service, quality and presentation of each course including the amazing venetian table we had. The grounds speak for themselves and gave a gorgeous backdrop to our ceremony and cocktail hour, but were also accessible to our guests throughout the night. The main ballroom where the reception was held, was beautiful and did not need a lot of extra decor. Both my husband and I had a fantastic experience, beautiful wedding and amazing ceremony at Farmington Gardens.

to contact. I knew she was great when I received my first email back from her, in response to mine, at 9:30pm one night. She truly seems to enjoy what she does and is so good at it! Phil and the rest of the crew are great too. They were there on the wedding day and executed everything perfectly. They were on top of moving flower arrangements from the ceremony location to the cocktail hour to the reception. They also checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly as much as possible. During the cocktail hour, we went out back to the field to take pictures with the wedding party. This was a solid 5 minute hike in heels. The servers who were passing out hors d'oeuvres followed us back there to offer us food during the cocktail hour! I was blown away. All in all, I think Farmington Gardens truly made my wedding phenomenal. They have a great value and are willing to work with you to adjust prices to fit in your range. I HIGHLY recommend them.

to add our personal touch by bringing our own decor to go with theirs. The food was excellent (filet mignon, chicken with polenta, and cupcakes got raving reviews) and Elizabeth was very easy to work with. The staff forgot a few minor details the night of our wedding- hanging mason jars and lighting the fire pit for the guests but everything else was so well done that we didn't even notice until after our wedding. We will definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a unique wedding venue!

try is just beautiful…and quiet, but it can also be transformed into a bit more modern, such as for our wedding. When I walked into Farmington Gardens on my wedding day it completely took my breath away!! I can honestly speak for my now husband as well regarding just how amazing it all was. It was a perfect blend of what my husband & I and our families wanted for our wedding day. It's funny how you spend so much time putting something together….and planning each puzzle piece, but while you have a very good idea of what it's all going to look like you really don't know for sure how it's all going to come together and how exactly the puzzle is going to take shape as a whole until your special day arrives. Sure enough, it was everything we could have asked for!!! The staff at Farmington Gardens work so well together. They are such a good team and work really hard to make sure every detail comes out the way you envision it. Thank you again Elizabeth, Phil, Kat, Nick, and Emily!!!! Our guests continue to rave about what a beautiful wedding we had, how much fun they had, and how perfect the venue was from the location, decor, grounds, cocktail room, reception room (they loved the open movement between rooms), FOOD (portion size, quality, and taste!….thanks so much Kat!!), and the friendliness of the staff. So many of our guests had a ball with Nick and the female bartender (tall, blonde hair…so sorry I never got a chance to introduce myself to her)! Your staff truly made our day as spectacular as it was so thank you, thank you, thank you again. Especially at the end of the night when my head was spinning from saying goodbyes while holding my niece and still trying to take it all in, Emily was so wonderful in helping to gather all of our belongings and tie up all the loose ends for us. All of our belongings were given back clean and packed away just as they had received them. We felt so well taken care of and it is so much appreciated to this day. Phil, the GM, is very professional and does a great job managing everything behind the scenes! Last but not least, THANK YOU ELIZABETH!!! I was afraid I wouldn't be able to encompass everything in this review…and still may have missed a couple of wonderful things, but I have to end with Elizabeth. Elizabeth is the Wedding/Events Manager and she is incredible!! She is extremely detail oriented, very organized, knowledgeable, and so kind. Elizabeth was truly my left arm in the whole process. I have a special place in my heart for her. It may sound funny, but planning a wedding is very personal and she really helped me. I hadn't ever planned my wedding out in my head or researched anything until shortly after my engagement, so there was so much that was unfamiliar to me. Elizabeth not only took the time to help make Farmington Gardens the perfect venue for my husband and I, but she helped me through so much of the wedding process in general. Elizabeth is so on top of things so you can be reassured that everything will be taken care of to your standard. She was always so prompt in getting back to me and I am so grateful for all that she did. We will definitely book another even at Farmington Gardens in the future. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN! -Kristin & Todd 8/9/13

, in the garden and in the greenhouse. It was hard to lure them away to dinner, but they were even more in love with the venue when they entered the ballroom... The wood beams and gorgeous chandeliers give the room a warm, rustic elegance! Guests raved about the food and keep saying, with honesty, that's its the best wedding they've been to. As the mom, who wanted a perfect day, I got what I wanted. After months of planning, with Elizabeth at my beck and call (she answered every one of my questions immediately... We became email buddies!) I have nothing but great things to say about this venue. My daughter can't stop thanking me for helping to create such a memory.. but credit must be given to the venue and it's staff. Thank you, Farmington Gardens, for the absolutely perfect day!

abeth their event coordinator is just amazing, she takes all the stress off of you and really makes your dream day come true. The venue works so well with all the other vendors. The food in amazing. The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms are gorgeous. Highly recommend to anyone planning their wedding!!!!

d arranged for every detail. On the day of, Elizabeth made sure everything went very smoothly! Not a single hiccup the entire day! The staff at the event were very professional and low-profile. We received multiple compliments on how nice they were, their thoughtfulness and helpfulness, and how non-invasive they were the whole night. Really well done! They coordinated all the vendors seamlessly, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Second, the food - from the cocktail hour, to the drinks, to the meal - was phenomenal! The guests loved every bit of it. A special thanks to Katrina and her staff! For the tasting before the wedding, they had events where all couples and their families could come to try the entire menu. Therefore, instead of getting a special meal made for two, you got to see and taste what the food would be like for an event of 200 or so. I thought this was absolutely brilliant! Completely put my mind at ease. They have a huge menu, and everything is delicious! The staff was also very helpful in choosing hits for the wedding (like the potato bar!). Third, the venue was very flexible. They have a few options when it comes to packages, but anything you want added or substituted is completely doable. This was fantastic for us, as we added and substituted quite a bit! Elizabeth was instrumental in this process and made sure everything was perfect. Finally, the venue is stunningly beautiful. We had a great night, and so our guests were able to really enjoy the amazing grounds. The inside of the venue was clean, beautiful, and unique. Exactly what we wanted! The staff really thinks of every little detail to make the event look perfect. It was so great to have everything taken care of by the venue and to have it so well done. I don't really know what else to say, except thanks, guys!!!

cktail hour in the Greenhouse - first time I've even seen that as as an option! The chiavari chairs everyone is always upcharging for were part of our package and are their standard chairs which was a great add. The space was very well kept and they were flexible with how we set everything up and all that we were looking to do. We had a ton of options for timing, food, bar, extras, etc. and with what we selected they did not disappoint. Our guests raved about the food, which was delicious - to this I can attest, I made sure to have time to sit down and eat! In particular, everyone was impressed their steak came to order and really came as they ordered it be it rare or well and their was more than enough for everyone to eat both at dinner and as apps were passed around. We used our dessert option of cupcakes as our dessert with a top tier cake to cut and people loved it. We again had so many options to choose from and picked 3 different flavors of minis so each guest could try one of each - it was fantastic! The wedding coordinator Elizabeth was easy to work with as well, she is not what we expected for a coordinator which was refreshing. She isn't the gushing girly bride type, but down to business, professional, yet detail oriented and involved which I thought was perfect - no drama with her! She was prompt in all responses to my many many questions and pulled everything together as we had planned. Overall - wonderful experience and I'd highly recommended Farmington Gardens!

s or just to check in prior to the wedding. The wedding coordinator, Elizabeth, just made the entire experience run smoothly so we could just enjoy our day to the fullest. We have received only positive feedback from our guests about how great the service was, how beautiful the venue was and how it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Several of our guests even said they had eaten at 5 Star restaurants where the food didn't taste as good as Farmington's (Well done, Chef!) We can only hope that someday we get to return to Farmington Gardens to enjoy another wedding! Thank you Farmington Gardens for a perfect day! Love, S&C

e staff went above and beyond on my special day, and even went so far as drying off the lawn so that I can hold my ceremony outside after a rainy morning. The staff, headed by Phil and Emily (Elizabeth was at her own family wedding that day), was very flexible and kind, even allowing me to come 2 days early to prep for our big day. The kitchen, headed by Katrina Chabot, put together a delicious antipasto platter, a beautiful cupcake display and a HUGE sundae bar. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend Farmington Gardens to any engaged couple that I know.

cial requests. The cocktail hour was beautiful as well in the green house with the white lanterns, very nice. The reception space looked amazing, a great space and dressed up with our touches, it was perfect. The food and service was also wonderful. This is a family run business, unique place with lots of special touches. Elizabeth the banquet manager and Phil (owner) were there all night on our wedding day and made sure everything ran smoothly. Thanks to all staff at Farmington Gardens for everything! Lisa & Mario

uests are still raving about the hor d'oeuvres, the main courses, and the ice cream sundae bar! Phil and Elizabeth were so helpful during wedding planning and on the day of. Responses to emails and phone calls were prompt - and we didn't have to worry about a thing on the day of! They made sure we got to try all the food including the hor d'oeuvres. The grounds and venue are beautiful - we got some amazing pictures in the greenhouse at night!

worked primarily with Elizabeth who was always available to answer questions and provide suggestions when necessary. We liked that the venue is family owned & run and you can really tell they care about the quality of their events and their reputation. Several of our guests said it was the best wedding food they'd ever had and I have to agree (although I'm biased)! The benefits for us were that they host only one event per day so you can get in early to decorate and don't have to worry about any other events being confused with yours. The outdoor area would have been perfect for lawn games during cocktail hour, but unfortunately for us it was raining...however everyone fit in the greenhouse without a problem and it looked great! The ballroom is beautiful with exposed wooden beams and has a rustic, but elegant feel with huge chandeliers. And as I mentioned the food was awesome! There were only a few "negatives" we encountered which I will provide as full disclosure. The first was that the wait staff was very attentive...which was great other than the fact that several people mentioned their drinks kept getting cleared before they were finished. Also, they did not have the DJ announce last call so some guests were a little surprised to see the bar closed. There were also a few comments that the women's restroom smelt moldy/musty. Honestly these were minor issues and did not spoil anything for us - just being open. We would highly recommend FG to any of our friends or family. We had a great time, loved the venue/setting, loved the food & worked great with the staff!

ust fell in love before the place was even finished! I love that the venue is just yours for the whole day! You of course choose what time, but there isn't any other group there at the same time as you, and it's not a big rush and exhausted staff doing two weddings in a day. They are all so wonderful, and so focused on you! We had a sit down meal with the filet minon, chicken, and salmon, and everyone LOVED the food. I had people raving about how much they loved the mashed potatoes too! I had a few guests complain about the bar, but I did not notice any issue, so I think it was just people being picky. One complaint was that they didn't know particular drinks, but neither I, nor my immediate family had any issue with this, so I have dismissed that one, but figured I'd mention it, just in case. We couldn't have been any happier with the service we received here! My bustle even broke off at one point, and Elizabeth rushed to fix it for me! They made everything so easy and worry free for me! I checked out plenty of other places, and have attended weddings at other places, and this is by far my favorite venue!! This venue has such a charm to it! The people that work in it make this place a gem! Check this place out, I insist!!

We were absolutely blow away with how well Elizabeth and Phil executed our wedding. Elizabeth was always available to answer all of our questions leading up to the event. At our final meeting I brought boxes of candles, pinecones, decorations, etc. She set up everything perfectly for the wedding. She worked with all of my vendors (photographers, DJ, string players, JP, florist, cake baker) coordinating everything for the day of. We held our ceremony in the greenhouse with 140 people. The staff had the ceremony space switched over in 5 minutes for cocktail hour, making for a very easy transition. During the reception Elizabeth and Phil were attentive to everything we needed, yet not too obtrusive. All of our guests raved about the food, which was amazing! All in all Farmington Gardens made sure every aspect of our wedding was perfect! They helped us throw an unforgettable party!

t you see at so many banquet halls. After touring several reception facilities in CT, we were elated when we found Farmington Gardens! FG, as we like to call it, had EVERYTHING that we were hoping for! When you first walk in, you come through grand wooden doors into an beautiful foyer. This is a perfect first impression for guests! There is a bright and airy cocktail room that used to be a greenhouse (with lantern lighting that really sets it apart from any other reception hall), and a wonderful brick patio where guests can relax throughout the night. The bar is an actual full bar that you'd see in a restaurant. Given our guests, we knew this was a must! And the main reception room is absolutely gorgeous! The high ceilings with exposed beams and chandeliers give it the feeling of elegance. The dining tables are the perfect size - not too large, but not too small either. And the chairs (which you know are important to me) are the very classy silver chiavari style chairs that do not need covers or bows. There is an "alcove" area where we put our cake table, gift table, coffee/dessert table, and candy buffet table. This was great because these tables were out of the way, but still easily accessible for guests. Oh, and we tested it - the dance floor is large enough to handle a very lively crowd! Finally, one very important detail that shouldn't go unmentioned - the bathrooms. They are immaculate! As far as service goes, FG was amazing! Elizabeth and Phil were great! Elizabeth set up every detail for us as if it were her own wedding. She takes such pride in making sure everyone is happy and enjoying the event. She has such a calm and easy-going demeanor, which was much appreciated as the stress of wedding planning was setting in for me and my family. This review would not be complete if I didn't mention how delicious the food was! My husband and I have been to so many weddings where the food was just so-so, and we really didn't want that for our guests. We were amazed at how FG was able to serve such tasty food to such a large party. The appetizers were abundant and unique, and the entrees were perfect! We received SO many compliments from our guests about the food. The filet mignon was the best! We were so happy that we chose Farmington Gardens for our wedding. If given the chance to do it all over again, we would pick FG without question! Everything was all that we had hoped for!

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ing)and beautiful for pictures. Our reception was elegantly lit with candles lining the wall ledge that complimented the chandliers. Phil and Elizabeth were great to work with. They accomodated our requests and made the events of the day and evening go so smoothly (which was one less thing for me to stress about). I worked closely with Elizabeth sharing my vision of what I wanted for the reception and she listened and took action in detail. Our guests were very complimentry on the location and the food. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone's reception/ceremony or next party. My advise - if you want sometime in the fall - book early!

nd booked the same day! We felt so lucky to find a new and different venue in central CT. As someone who used to work in a garden center I couldn't have asked for a more fitting location! The ballroom is GORGEOUS and the greenhouse is absolutely charming. (My only hope was to have something more seasonal than red & pink geraniums lining the greenhouse window sill but it still looked nice as it was). As the wedding date approached we were super impressed with the group tasting. The food was great and there was no shortage of options! Soon we were contacted by Elizabeth who helped us get majorly organized with a timeline, editable seating chart and a list of what to bring to the final meeting. When we showed up the day before the wedding with MULITPLE boxes full of pictures, favors, candles, etc. Phil didn't flinch. He let us leave it all and promised it would all be taken care of. The staff set up and lit over 50 mason jars with candles around the ballroom for us. They filled DIY glass water bottles with sliced lemons that served as our table numbers. Nothing was too much to ask of them! (Not to mention all of these things were later disassembled by the staff as well and left for us to pick up the next day). There was also no flinching when we brought our dance instructor into the ballroom to quickly practice our choreographed first dance even while Phil had a tour going on. The day of the wedding was perfectly smooth. Phil had a way of finding you at the right time and calmly telling you where you need to be. I remember waiting for someone to flag down my husband for the cake cutting and Phil quietly asked me if I knew what to do. Luckily I took the quick debrief! (both hands on the knife, 3 cuts, etc.!) This review would not be complete if I didn't mention the food! We offered Surf & Turf, Mahi Mahi and Pan Roasted Chicken as entrees to our guests. I received endless compliments on all of the apps, starters & entrees. We have a circle of friends who all got married in the last couple months and we heard rumors that our wedding won food of the year! We had a great, flexible, enjoyable experience with Farmington Gardens and would not have had our wedding anywhere else!

ell. They are brand new, but they are more than ready to compete with some of the best venues in CT and i'm confident that they're going to do very well. The entire property is beautiful. The grounds outside where there is a very nice water feature and a pergola, the greenhouse/cocktail reception room, and the main ballroom are all amazing. Farmington Gardens was the first venue we toured when we started looking around. They weren't even fully operational yet but we couldn't get the beautiful property out of our heads. Nothing else we looked at really compared, so we came back after a couple months of browsing and set a date. The thing that will really put them on the map though, is the FOOD. It's phenomenal. We were EXTREMELY impressed at our tasting, but were worried that the actual meals served wouldn't stand up to the tasting...but they absolutely did. Every guest I have spoken to has raved about their meals, and I've even been told by several of them that it was the best wedding meal they've ever had. They have several choices of meals and several packages, it's hard to imagine that you could go wrong with any of them because all 3 of our entrees were great. They also serve dessert instead of providing a cake, which is a nice change, and we chose the tiramisu...which was AMAZING, and again received rave reviews from our guests. Elizabeth, the event coordinator, did a fantastic job running the show. My wife had fairly complicated centerpieces planned out, and we gave Elizabeth pictures of what they should look like and gave her all the pieces in several boxes, and she executed them perfectly. She was efficient and easy to work with. They even let us pick the beers they served at the bar, and they were willing to buy in kegs and bottles of craft beers that they didn't have in house, which is BIG in my opinion as a beer fanatic and just shows that they are flexible. Overall, I wouldn't change a thing and I'm thrilled with our choice. If you're looking for a venue for a wedding or another large event, we highly recommend Farmington Gardens!

e. We stumbled upon FG during our venue search while the place was still under construction. I fell in love with the venue even at that moment, and just as I imagined, it was simply breathtaking on our wedding day: The ballroom, with its wooden beams, wrought iron chandeliers and ambient wall sconces, glowed at night. The glass green house was a surprising element for our guests, whom enjoyed the bar within it and light up lanterns in the evening. The outdoor space was wonderful for our guests to enjoy the nice weather and to sit around the fire. The landscaping, stonework, and detailed finishes, all elevate the beauty of the space. The food and beverages at Farmington Gardens also deserve positive remarks. Several of our guests raved that the NY strip steak was the best they have ever had. Our guests also loved the hors d'ouvres and cheesecake. We were very grateful to have been able to attend a tasting in order to select our menu. Everything was delicious and the bartenders and servers were also very friendly. Thanks for everyone at Farmington Gardens! Our wedding was magical.

and Phil were very accomodating and really listened to what we wanted and made sure things happened exactly that way. The food was amazing, the setting beautiful, the service impeccable... I cant say enough about how impressed we were and our guests were. If there were any hiccups or issues on our day I never knew about it and as a bride that was very important to me.

at, naturally-lit room for the cocktail hour and the ballroom was absolutely stunning with chandeliers and tall wooden beams. During pictures outside, Phillip and Elizabeth brought the wedding party champagne. Phillip and Elizabeth were extremely helpful at every turn. We couldn't be happier with our choice!

hly recommended! We had a large wedding but the price was within our budget and stunningly perfect.

h joined the staff as an on-site coordinator shortly after we booked the venue and she was amazing. Their pre-wedding coordination and execution on our actual wedding day were fantastic. Everything came together perfectly thanks to them. Months later, we are still getting so many compliments from our guests about the beautiful setting, the excellent service/staff and the awesome food. We loved having our wedding there - we would do it again!! It’s an intimate, unique venue that we highly recommend!

venue, staff, atmosphere, service, etc. was a 10!!! Thanks again to Phil and Elizabeth and the staff at Farmington Gardens for a breathtaking and perfect wedding experience! :)

e scheduled a meeting with the owner and he didn't show up or return our phone calls after that time, neither did the manager. And with the contact we were able to make they were unwilling to work with us on what we wanted...How can I trust these people with my wedding day if they can't return a phone call or show up to a meeting? Will they show up on my wedding day?! I am appalled and disappointed.

oking our wedding at Farmington Gardens was a huge gamble for us because they recently opened their doors within the past year or so and we had not one review of them-good or bad. The owners are all family and friends and are a dynamic team to work with. I worked mostly with Phil and Elizabeth. Phil was our sales contact but at our wedding he was out there handing out the hors douerves. They are so in-sync with each other and no job is too big or too small for any of them to do. They made sure every detail was ironed out and on my big day they truly rolled out the red carpet experience for me and my guests. Catering such large events can be a challenge when it comes to the quality of the food. On our menu was roasted chicken, filet and lobster and they cooked everything to perfection, including the temperature of the food as it was presented to each guest. We were married outside under the trellis and our cocktail hour was outside on their terrace (which has a nice firepit) and beautiful lawns and inside their greenhouse that has stationary hanging lanterns and all different kinds of flowers around the perimeter of the room. Dinner was in their amazing ballroom that has exposed wood beam paneling and wrought iron chandeliers. This place is not a "wedding factory". If you book your wedding at FG, you have the entire venue for the entire day. They are very accommodating and attentive! This place is a hidden gem but will not be for long. They are going to blow it out of the park and put the other wedding venues in CT to shame. Five stars all around!

nterns lit, made for a cool ambiance. The ballroom was gorgeous and we had nothing but compliments on our choice of venue. THE FOOD. The food was GREAT. I had more people comment on how great the food was than anything else. My filet was just as perfect on our wedding day as it was for our tasting! We also requested cupcakes made by the fantastic chef and everyone that tasted the cupcakes said they were the best they've ever eaten. I anticipated some sort of quirk, being a new venue, but I was blown away at how smoothly the evening went. I've already referred two friends who are also getting married there and I foresee them having just as great as an experience as I did! WELL DONE FARMINGTON GARDENS, WELL DONE!!

was delectable! Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the food, from the tuna tar-tar and duck potstickers, to the pan roasted chicken and pan seared salmon. The sides were fresh and in season. The service was excellent. The staff went the extra mile to help me organize last minute details, and they special ordered for the bar. We had completely missed our cocktail hour, but they created more appetizers last minute for our bridal party. My only criticism is that they were not always quick to respond by email, especially early on. I found it was better to call sometimes with questions. Overall, I loved this venue and they really helped make my wedding day wonderful.