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Farmington Gardens

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999 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT

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About This Vendor

A Special Place For Special Occasions

Set in a scenic garden full of rolling hills, Farmington Gardens team of chefs, designers & directors strive to fulfill the most lavish ambitions of today's bride. Let us make your special day as perfect as it deserves to be, surrounded by the natural beauty and rustic charm of Farmington Gardens.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Barn, Garden
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2019 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner

Farmington Gardens Reviews

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Reviewed On 7/19/2019 by Erica M
If you are looking for the perfect venue that has it all and then some then look no further then Farmington Gardens. We had the pleasure of working with Ashley starting a year out from our wedding and every three months leading up to the big da...
y. She was so explicit when answering any questions and always responded promptly to every email. They also have you attend a tasting event a few months before your wedding to pick your food.. it was so much fun and there was so much delicious food! The day of the wedding was more than I could have asked for. Ashley made everything on paper that we planned for a year completely come to life. She made sure our bridal party and immediate family were taken care of by giving us our own waitress who checked in on us very often. You also get to create a timeline with her which you can review and change as much as you need to. The week of your wedding she reaches out to all of your vendors with information including your timeline so everyone is on the same page upon arrival. My wedding day went smoother than I could have imagined. The venue itself is stunning and its own little oasis. The ceremony area is fully shaded under a pergola and two large trees. The landscape is lush, green and so colorful with a greenhouse for cocktail hour. Thank you to FG for making our day perfect!
Reviewed On 4/02/2021 by Jody K
This venue is refusing to refund $20,000 to my friends who had to cancel their wedding last April and then again in August. They are trying to avoid legal action but will do whatever it takes to get their money back! This venue is doing the sam...
e thing to multiple other couples. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS!
Reviewed On 4/02/2021 by Michelle C
Farmington Gardens has been refusing to refund my brother and his wife $20,000 for their cancelled wedding from April and then again in August 2020. They are doing this to multiple other couples. My family has gotten the BBB involved and are ...
ready to take legal action. DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS.
Reviewed On 1/10/2021 by Lisa S
I honestly cannot rave enough about my experience with Farmington Gardens. We were able to work with Courtney, who helped us replan our large wedding multiple times due to Covid. In the end, we had a beautiful dinner reception with 25 of our gu...
ests in the green house room. Courtney made it look like a dream- she though out ever detail and made the experience so personal. We were able to reschedule our large reception for next October (we are so excited for 2.0!). Between the amazing food and gorgeous outdoor space, it was a perfect night that my guests still talk about. The actual garden and lawn make you feel like you're in your own private world, and our photos in the green house room are AMAZING...it's the best lighting at night. We were so appreciative of Farmington Garden's flexibility during the planning process...it removed all the stress of replanning a wedding multiple times. My husband and I are so thankful to have been able to work with Courtney (she's truly so talented) and to have our wedding dream really come to life.
Reviewed On 11/12/2020 by Kristin C
My husband and I were set to be married at Farmington Gardens in April 2020 - but we had to postpone one month before because of COVID. FG worked with us to set a new date in August. Unfortunately, we decided to cancel the large celebration p...
lanned and have a very small ceremony with intent to have a much larger celebration in a few years. When we cancelled, we were asked if we would be willing to accept only 90% of what we paid to go towards the food tasting and our event coordinators time. We said absolutely as we wanted to work with the venue because they had been so wonderful. They told us that the payment could not be refunded within 7 days post our event date and we said no problem as understood the situation and did not want to make it more difficult for them. It has now been over 90 days past our event and the owners are not responding to my calls or emails for the update. The events coordinators are left to try and provide updates, but they do not have authority in this area and cannot do much but pass on my message. I even took time to drive an hour and half to the venue to get some answers, and still the owners have not called me to discuss payment arrangements. We are very understanding people, especially since I work in finance and I see the toll the pandemic is taking on this industry, but my husband and I deserve respect enough for communication. While we understand the venue is hurting for business, we also need our money for our personal lives and should not have to suffer even more. We were open to working with the venue on a payment plan but now think legal action is the only way to get their attention. We planned on having many future events at FG but now, will never work with them because of such bad treatment during a tough time for everyone.
Reviewed On 10/12/2020 by Ali L
Simply put - the FG Family made our dreams come true. With everything that has gone on this year, our wedding on August 8th was the perfect bright spot, and Farmington Gardens was the BEST venue for us. We were originally scheduled at the Nort...
h House, in Avon, Connecticut (an affiliate venue to FG with the same family ownership) but postponed our March 28 wedding until August 8. We paid close attention to COVID restrictions and were mindful of our options during this time. Once we determined we would need to move our wedding completely outside with a significantly reduced guest list, Farmington Gardens and the Chabot family immediately stepped in to accommodate us. Courtney quickly became our hero - and the flexibility, attention to detail and consideration that the entire team showed us set us up for a completely safe, COVID-friendly celebration. Our family and friends STILL rave about the outdoor ceremony space, which was set for appropriate social distancing; the cocktail hour held outside with delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres; the tented space with string lights to set a warm ambience; and the kind, attentive staff. This venue space and staff exceeded all of our expectations - even those that we had for our original wedding day. If you are looking for a venue that includes spectacular food and connections to all of the top wedding vendors (photography, videography, DJ, etc.) in the tri-state area, this is 100% the place for you. Global pandemic and all other things aside, the Chabot family and their team of coordinators are experts at making dreams come true. We will remember this day forever, and cannot wait to hopefully return for family and friends' weddings in the future.
Reviewed On 4/08/2020 by Beth O
Farmington Gardens is a stunning venue, with gorgeous flowers, beautiful ceremony areas, and large ballroom. The staff there is incredible. We worked with Ashley Ferreri and would work with her again in a heart beat. Everyone we spoke with was ...
incredibly helpful and understanding. We are a multi-faith couple and planned two ceremonies the same day at the venue. They were really flexible to make sure we got what we needed to celebrate our faiths and culture. Additionally, we are a couple affected by the coronavirus and the venue was very understanding and flexible with the couples to give them what they needed in terms of postponing etc.
Reviewed On 12/16/2019 by Rebekah S
Farmington Gardens was the absolute best venue, we got married at St. Patrick's Church and this was the perfect location for travel for our guests! From the greenhouse cocktail hour to the outdoor garden, it was absolutely beautiful! We loved t...
he rustic feel to the ballroom but most of all had the most amazing wedding planner, Courtney Canas, who really put our vision to life with every detail. Our guests raved about the wedding cake and all the food and appetizers. Everything about this venue was perfect and the entire staff was so friendly and hardworking. They all truly made this the best day of our lives so we thank you! We would recommend this venue 100%!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Christina P
We could not have been happier with Farmington Gardens! Our day of coordinator, Ashley, was great at responding to my emails and was keen on all the details. In fact, it was her list that helped me figure out what to do next and what I was ...
still missing. Every detail of the day was perfect! The food was incredible. We were very happy after our initial tasting, but the food the day was even better! We had his and hers cocktails as part of the open bar and their staff went out of their way to help design drinks that we would love - including making habanero infused tequila! Some of the things that our guests commented on included: how great the food was, how friendly and helpful the staff was, how they weren't stuck in the ballroom all night (the glass atrium was a great place to talk and is where we had our Venetian table and late night taco bar - outside we opted for a fire pit and s'mores and people were gathered out there too!). Another added bonus is that they only do one event per day so we were able to arrive 3 hours early to get ready and take pictures before the guests started arriving. I cannot say enough about how perfectly everything went and I would recommend them to anyone!
Reviewed On 9/08/2019 by Danielle V
Our wedding was on August 31st and the day was perfect! We couldn’t have chosen a better venue. Working with Courtney as our coordinator was absolutely amazing. She was extremely helpful and so organized with our timeline. She would always be a...
vailable to meet throughout the year and everything went so smoothly on our wedding day. She even created our chalkboard signs that were inspired by Pinterest. Everything we wanted for our special day she made happen!
Reviewed On 7/21/2019 by Joanna M
Farmington Gardens was an AMAZING place to have my wedding reception. Courtney and her team made sure every little detail was perfect so my husband and I could completely relax and enjoy the day! The food was incredible and the cake was also de...
licious! It was definitely the best food I have ever had at a wedding. The venue was beautiful and I would not have changed a thing about my wedding day at Farmington Gardens!
Reviewed On 6/08/2019 by Keri M
Courtney and the whole team at Farmington Gardens made our experience simple and easy! I toyed with the idea of a barn wedding but knew that would be a lot more work and stress with bringing in the vendors, caterers, etc. I could not be more ha...
ppy that I chose to go with Farmington Gardens. Honestly, they handled all the details and made sure everything looked beautiful and delivered on my vision! Every time people would ask me how I was doing leading up to the wedding, the answer was easy. I was great and just fine. Courtney made the entire process so easy and they have everything mapped out so well that I was never really too stressed (at least not when it came to the venue details). I knew they had everything under control. I also received so many compliments about how beautiful the setting was and what a wonderful location for a wedding. May was a rainy month, but mother nature was on our side and we were able to have the ceremony I wanted outside, followed by cocktail hour in the greenhouse and then the reception. I love love love all the different settings / areas at Farmington Gardens and would recommend it to anyone getting married in the area. I'm now thinking that I want someone I know to get married there so I can go back and enjoy it again!! Thank you so much for making my day so perfect. I'm just waiting for all the photos so I can relive it and look at the beautiful setting all over again!!
Reviewed On 5/30/2019 by Therese M
I HAD MY DREAM WEDDING HERE! We got married Memorial Day weekend with about 180-190 guests. We had Ashley as our coordinator who made sure everything went EXACTLY as we wanted. She was punctual, responsive, and had all her ducks in a row. Ashle...
y’s assistant was also unbelievable, and I knew she cared when I saw her literally running my Justin Bieber stand up over to me as fast as she could! I recommend this venue for anyone who wants coordinators to help them fulfill their dream wedding and have all the details they planned out fulfilled flawlessly.
Reviewed On 2/08/2019 by Emily R
This was the PERFECT VENUE for our ceremony and reception. Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, wedding food that is *actually* delicious (as every vendor and many guests told us), and utterly amazing service from beginning to end. Kalee was ou...
r wedding coordinator and she was an utter pleasure to work with – so detail-oriented, so professional, and so *calm*, even in the midst of the reception when my husband and I were throwing off the schedule through excessive chattiness. She was so on top of everything from beginning to end and so warm and patient with us as we changed our minds, waffled on big decisions, ran behind on booking vendors, and made big and complicated requests (we were able to change a bunch of dishes to meet our guests’ dietary requirements, create our own mocktails, and even source all halal meat, which still blows my mind). The wedding day itself was a breeze for us. The rehearsal with Kalee the day before set our minds at rest about who was doing what when and where. And all we had to do was drop all our stuff off at the rehearsal the day before and it was set up perfectly on the day! Furthermore, the amazing FG staff then had it ready for pickup the morning after so that we could be entirely focused on the wedding and our guests day of. There was actually a thunderstorm the night of our wedding (during the reception, when we were indoors) and they had everything so under control that we didn’t even know til after! After the rain had stopped, the FG staff had our fire pit up and running in no time and our guests were getting a kick out of roasting marshmallows for their s’mores. They are total pros. Our wedding planning process involved some definite ups and downs and some major upheavals (we wound up getting legally married in advance), and FG was a source of calm and structure in the midst of all that. Seriously, such an amazing venue and such an amazing staff.
Reviewed On 11/25/2018 by Lex C
Best ever! We just got married here on 11/4. The venue is beautiful and the food is amazing! Indoor and outdoor ceremony options. The factor that sets this venue apart from everyone else is Courtney Canas, the event coordinator! SHE IS AMAZING....
She is so organized, it made planning smooth and stress free. Somehow she turned all of my ideas and boxes of decor into my dream wedding. I cannot saw enough about her and this venue. Highly recommend checking it out
Reviewed On 11/02/2018 by Kerri D
Our wedding day was September 21, 2018. I cannot even begin to express how perfect our wedding was at Farmington Gardens. Not only is the venue absolutely breathtaking and the food delicious, Courtney (and the rest of the FG staff) were absolu...
tely wonderful to work with!! From the first moment we toured to our wedding day, Courtney was kind, calming, personable, and EXTREMELY helpful!! She met with us every three months to check in and make sure we were staying on track with our planning. She offered wonderful and honest suggestions in regards to decorations and choosing various vendors. On the day of our wedding, my bridal party and I got ready at the Farmington Gardens, and Courtney was there from 9:00 am to the end of the night (12:00 am). She set up all of our decorations, brought us drinks, made sure we were on time, and constantly checked in with us throughout the night. When we picked up our decorations the following morning, everything was labeled and organized by Courtney and the other staff members of FG. My husband and I truly could not have picked a better venue to have our wedding and we are forever grateful to the FG, and most importantly to Courtney, for everything they did to make our day so special! I would highly recommend Farmington Gardens to anyone! You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Kathanne F
From the initial meeting, Farmington Gardens staff made everything easy and efficient. They accommodated our every request and made the process with the other vendors seamless. The food was outstanding; our guests are still talking about how de...
licious everything was. We highly recommend Farmington Gardens.
Reviewed On 10/22/2018 by Stephanie V
Our wedding was on October 13, 2018, and what a spectacular day it was! From our first tour of the venue to the day of the wedding all of the staff were amazing! We had Kalee as our planner and along with it being her wedding year she gave us s...
o much support and advise for each and every question, and we had a lot! She was always easy to get in touch with and responded promptly. We didn’t have our ceremony at the Venue but she even gave us some advise as to how to plan our Church ceremony and what we would need. They have 1 wedding a day so from start to finish you feel special on YOUR day there, that was a big deciding factor for us in finding our venue. Also they have a multitude of decorating options to customize the space to what you want. Then the day of Kalee was by my side making sure we were taken care of which I was so grateful for, the day goes by so fast but she slowed it down by checking in. We also got nothing but rave reviews about the food! The food is DELICIOUS make sure you eat everything! The tasting was also so much fun, definitely bring parents or best man and maid of honor it’s a lot of food so you’ll need people to help! They also have a cake option at the venue so the planning was honestly so so easy! One stop shop which was great when you have a billion other things on your mind. Also they have an on-site Gardner who makes the venue look amazing outside as well so you don’t have to think about flowers outside! I really can not say enough good things about The Farmington Gardens, I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over again! I was just simply so perfect!
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Liz L
We got married June 22nd, 2018 and cannot say enough fantastic thing about this venue. The staff are top notch, and our planner Kaylee was so accommodating as well knowledgeable to help us plan out special day. We received so many positive co...
mments about the food, venue and staff we were thrilled and highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a wedding in the beautiful New England area.
Reviewed On 10/07/2018 by Arielle G
Where to begin... Farmington Gardens was the first stop the day we went to look at wedding venues. From that first moment forward, I knew that is the place was "the one". We went and looked at some other places, but nothing compared to the feel...
ing that Farmington Gardens gave us. We quickly placed a deposit on our date and everything was smooth sailing from there. The reception itself is breathtaking-- perfect for an early June wedding. The grounds are beautiful. The building is beautiful. On top of such a beautiful setting, the staff at Farmington Gardens are absolutely amazing. We worked with Courtney as our wedding coordinator, and she was a rock star! She always answered any questions we had and made sure that our wedding would be perfect. Now on to the food... also top notch! All of our guests still tell us the food was amazing (especially dessert!). One of our favorite parts of Farmington Gardens is that they tried to accommodate pretty much any request we had. My husband and I are really into craft beer, so Courtney tried to see if one of the local breweries would supply a keg for our wedding. They couldn't, but FG already had a great rotation of beers anyway! Our signature cocktails, created by FG staff, were also absolutely amazing. Farmington Gardens met and exceeded every expectation we had. It truly was the best day ever. We could not have imagined getting married anywhere else!
Reviewed On 10/01/2018 by Michelle L
Completely exceeded our expectations! Kalee was simply incredible to work with. Very responsive and helped throughout the entire planning process. I was already impressed before my wedding day. But that day, I was blown away! Everything ran pe...
rfectly, any problem that you could think of arising, Kalee already had a solution for. So many people approached me at the wedding to say how incredibly impressed they were with the space, the food and the atmosphere. My wedding day was perfect and in large part because of the staff at Farmington Gardens.
Reviewed On 9/19/2018 by Alex V
My husband and I got married at Farmington Gardens on August 25, 2018 and we cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. We fell in love with the beautiful grounds, the unique greenhouse and ballroom right away. After our first visit to...
the venue, we knew this was the perfect place. We were beyond impressed with our wedding coordinator, Courtney, she was very responsive and attentive from the minute we contacted her about scheduling our visit to the venue. We met with her multiple times leading up to our wedding day, she always had great suggestions and was so organized. After our church ceremony Courtney and the Farmington Garden’s staff were waiting outside for our wedding party’s arrival. Courtney was a huge help especially the day of the wedding. Courtney was always there making sure everything was going according to plan and assisting anyone with anything they needed. All of our guests raved about the food from the Passed Hors D’oeuvres all the way through the dessert; the cannolis were a huge hit! The chef was also extremely accommodating with any of our guests dietary restrictions! We highly recommend Courtney and the entire Farmington Gardens team for any occasion! We loved every moment of our big day! Thank you to the whole staff for making it so special
Reviewed On 9/16/2018 by Ciara L
The staff and experience at Farmington Gardens was the most incredible experience of our lives! We were able to meet with Kalee, our wedding coordinator included with the venue, multiple times to stay on track as we got ready for our big day. ...
Kalee is so kind, professional and genuine in everything she does! Everything is included when you book with Farmington Gardens so there are no surprises when trying to stick with your budget. The grounds and buildings are stunning. We wanted our ceremony to be outside, but on our wedding day a pop-up thunderstorm required us to make a last minute change to being in the greenhouse. Everyone just moved inside and no one missed a beat with allowing our day to continue! The quality of the food and the amount of choice you get us unreal. The tasting process allows you to make all the decisions that will best fit your day. Everything's made to order and they can accommodate all the different dietary restrictions in today's world. The in-house pastry chef made our sweet heart cake along with the “Venetian Table” of desserts that our guests thoroughly enjoyed! Having our wedding at Farmington Gardens was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made and we cannot recommend them more highly!!
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Elaine S
Farmington gardens is an incredible venue for weddings! The grounds are gorgeous with various perennials and flowers. My daughters wedding was June 2018 and Courtney was so easy to work with and accommodated all our needs. She really went out ...
of her way to ensure that everything was perfect for Lindsay’s wedding. I would highly recommend Farmington gardens and Courtney to host your upcoming event!
Reviewed On 8/19/2018 by Kailee M
We had our wedding on August 4, 2018 and it was the most perfect day. The venue is gorgeous, both inside and out. We were lucky enough that the weather cleared up and we got to have our ceremony outside. The grounds are expertly cared for and a...
re so beautiful. The greenhouse is a fun and different setting for cocktail hour, and the reception hall with the high ceilings and chandeliers is simple and elegant. The staff was very attentive, and made everything very easy for us. We worked with Courtney as our coordinator, and she was wonderful. Everything went exactly as we planned, and we have her to thank for that! She spent a lot of time planning and communicating with us, and expertly ran the show the day of. The food is also spectacular and we have been getting compliments since about the dinners and cupcakes. Thank you to the team for creating our dream wedding!!! We hope to get invited back as guests here so we can enjoy another Farmington Gardens wedding :)
Reviewed On 7/31/2018 by Jasmin G
Farmington Gardens was amazing. I've been through 2 of my sisters' wedding and now my own, and Farmington Gardens was the best venue by far. Farmington Gardens was incredibly helpful, and had the best value of any venue we had looked into. I go...
t the wedding of my dreams right within my budget! The food is delicious, the CAKE WAS DIVINE. The ballroom and greenhouse was perfect for our event. The greenhouse was great for hor d'ouvres and mingling while the ballroom was pristinely elegant for the main event. Kaylee went above and beyond to make sure everything went perfectly. It downpoured on my wedding day but it didn't even matter because the indoor accomodations were more than enough for our guests and we had a splendid time.
Reviewed On 7/25/2018 by Kelly G
Doug and I could not even begin to describe how happy we are with our wedding on 6/16/18 at Farmington Gardens! Our day was truly our dream vision brought to life! I knew when Doug and I got engaged, I wanted our wedding day to be extremely per...
sonal. Farmington Gardens allowed us to bring all our decorations and truly made us feel special. The venue is absolutely stunning, the food is FANTASTIC, & the staff is even better! Kalee our wedding coordinator, I don't even know where to begin to praise this women! She is AMAZINNGGGGGG!! Kalee made all our wedding dreams come true. Seriously ALL of them! From the moment of our first meeting, I knew we were in good hands. Kalee listened and helped walk us through ever inch of planning our day. She is honestly the sweetest person I've ever met and she was made for this job! She was so well organized & brought even the smallest details and requests to life! I honestly had a lottt of decorations and a vision of how I wanted the venue to be set up. I even offered to help set up since I felt bad leaving the big task all to Kalee! Let me tell you though, Kalee was not flustered by one bit of the decorations we brought! She truly brought my vision to life! So much so, that when I walked into the venue prior to our first look-I cried! It was truly stunning and I could not have imagined it looking as perfect as it did. Kalee is so talent, so kind, & so genuine. She really cares about her couples and it was so evident throughout the whole planning process. THANK YOU Kalee for making the wedding of our dreams come to life!!
Reviewed On 7/10/2018 by Ashley G
From the moment I saw this venue I immediately knew this is where I wanted my wedding and I booked it right away and I am so thankful we did. We got married this past Saturday and everything was absolutely perfect thanks to Courtney Canas our ...
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
Reviewed On 5/26/2018 by Katie R
We chose Farmington Gardens to host our May wedding and Ashley was our coordinator, and she and her team did an amazing job. During the whole process Ashley was attentive, thorough, and so very nice. Farmington Gardens itself is beautiful and...
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!
Reviewed On 4/12/2018 by Kelly B
My daughter was married here on April 7, 2018. Everything about the event went perfectly. Kailee is the wedding coordinator and she did a fantastic job taking care of every detail. The space is beautiful, the green house is lovely for the wedd...
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!
Reviewed On 3/10/2018 by Avery H
I have Kalee and all the staff of Farmington Gardens to thank for my dream wedding!!! My now-husband and I have a very large family and were expecting around 300 guests at our wedding. Not only could Farmington Gardens accommodate that many gue...
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.
Reviewed On 2/25/2018 by Cortni K
We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Farmington Gardens in August. The planning process was very easy (even being out of state) and our coordinator, Courtney, was extremely helpful. Farmington Gardens hosted one large tasting event wit...
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.
Reviewed On 12/27/2017 by Jessica C
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose to get married at Farmington Gardens! Working with Courtney was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! She made sure every detail was set well in advance so that there was zero stress on...
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!
Reviewed On 10/09/2017 by Katie B
Just got married at Farmington Gardens last night, and if I could give a rating higher than 5 stars I would! From the decor, to the staff, to the food, to the grounds and venue itself Farmington Gardens is absolute perfection! The landscaping i...
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 ❤️
Reviewed On 9/25/2017 by Daniela S
i had my wedding at Farmington Gardens on August 26, i can not even begin to rave about how smoothly and beautiful everything was. Courtney and Kalee made me feel so comfortable since the day my husband and i stepped foot on that property. This...
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!
Reviewed On 9/04/2017 by Kelly B
The other reviews don't lie - this venue was incredible to work with. Kalee is a wedding planning goddess and was so great to work with. She really thought of everything and guided us through the whole process. Everything here was just so easy...
, 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!
Reviewed On 7/28/2017 by Laura G
Where do I even start.... Our wedding was 6/17/17 and everything was PERFECT- and this was all due to the hard work of the wedding coordinators at Farmington Gardens! The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and the food was PHENOMENAL- but the ...
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!!!!
Reviewed On 6/27/2017 by Haley U
We had our wedding here on June 3rd, and it couldn't have been more perfect!! The venue looked breathtaking all decorated, our guests couldn't stop gushing over how much they loved the greenhouse area and the outdoor patio with the firepit. Our...
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!
Reviewed On 6/13/2017 by Meghan H
We couldn't have been happier with every aspect of our daughter's reception. Kalee's professionalism, organizational skills and enthusiasm for the event made our involvement painless. Kalee's coordinator experience allowed her to bring up det...
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
Reviewed On 10/21/2016 by Kristin M
Our wedding was perfect thanks to Kalee and the staff at Farmington Gardens. Kalee was amazing during the planning and was so attentive the day of. The venue itself is gorgeous And our guests raved about the food.
Reviewed On 10/20/2016 by Michael K
Married - July 17, 2016 Ceremony and Reception was at Farmington Gardens. Amazing Service! They had the best staff to aid us in our adventure to get married. Kalee was our organizer and she did above and beyond to make sure we had the wedding ...
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!!
Reviewed On 10/10/2016 by Isabel K
The Farmington Gardens and their entire staff are phenomenal. I had fallen in love with the venue the moment we toured it, but Kalee truly made my vision a reality. During the entire process she was only an email away, responding so quickly and...
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.
Reviewed On 10/08/2016 by Divya K
This was the first place that we visited when looking for wedding venues and knew immediately it was the perfect fit for us. They were so accommodating to all our requests especially since we were having a nontraditional Indian-American wedding...
. 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.
Reviewed On 7/18/2016 by Arielle B
We absolutely loved our wedding at Farmington Gardens. From day one, Kalee was very helpful, organized, and quickly responded to any questions. She really helped make our visions come to life. On our wedding day, Kalee ensured everything ran sm...
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.
Reviewed On 7/06/2016 by Alaina B
Farmington Gardens created my fairytale wedding and then some. Working with Kalee was seamless. She was organized, responsive and ensured that all my questions, worries or ideas were completely addressed. This venue was top-notch and for a pri...
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.
Reviewed On 6/30/2016 by Shelby J
Loved everything about this place! Kalee was amazing at keeping us organized. The chef was absolutely wonderful! He came out to all the tables during dinner to make sure everyone was happy. So many options from food to decor. Very helpful. The...
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.
Reviewed On 6/27/2016 by Amanda M
Farmington Gardens went above and beyond any expectations I had! Everyone commented on how beautiful the place was and how everything was just perfect. They did an amazing job and I can not put into words how happy we were with the outcome. Th...
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.
Reviewed On 3/19/2016 by Knottie1458382110
Don't be deceived by the friendly smiles. The management of the operation is poor. They ran out of food during the dinner portion. They didn't have adequate staffing to serve the event. Although the planners are pleasant, the follow through...
when it matters most is poor.
Reviewed On 12/29/2015 by Knottie1451409469
I have only positive things to say about Farmington Gardens. Our wedding experience was better than we ever could have imagined. They have accommodating and friendly staff, beautiful, unique atmosphere, and delicious food! My guests cannot s...
top raving about their experience at our wedding!
Reviewed On 10/25/2015 by Jeni A
Truly the best day of our lives! Everything from the food tasting, to the rehearsal dinner to the big day, we could not have asked for a better day. We owe it all to the help of Kalee for her help and wonderful planning. She helped guide us thr...
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!
Reviewed On 10/22/2015 by Abigail H
If your are looking for country elegance this is it! Gorgeous grounds spring -fall that are perfectly kept with seasonal flowers. Indoor cocktail room with globes on glass ceiling which guests will rave about during evening weddings. Amazing re...
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!
Reviewed On 10/07/2015 by Seana M
Farmington gardens was incredible! Everyone there was so accommodating which really allowed us to personalize our day! Kalee, the wedding planner was so helpful but never in the way. Every detail was planned out and communicated. The food was a...
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!
Reviewed On 9/30/2015 by liz R
We loved having our wedding at Farmington Gardens. We had a large wedding of 150 people and the team and day of staff went above and beyond to make the entire grounds beautiful and were amazingly accommodating to the bridal party and all our gu...
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!
Reviewed On 9/30/2015 by Caylee J
I fell in love with this venue from the moment I walked through the front gates and it just gets better from there. The grounds and buildings themselves are beautiful and have a great "flow" for a party. It has so many options for ceremony loca...
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.
Reviewed On 8/26/2015 by Lori M
I don't have enough praise for Farmington Gardens and the people that make it run. We could not have chosen a better venue for the biggest day of our lives. You will be the only wedding on that day. This is great because you don't feel l...
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.
Reviewed On 8/13/2015 by Sonia B
Our wedding was on 2/28/15. It was after a very difficult event in our lives. Farmington Gardens made everything so easy. There was no stress involved in our planning whatsoever. The venue is beautiful, the food was amazing, and am so happy...
we chose to have our wedding here. The ice cream sundae bar they set up was AMAZING!
Reviewed On 8/12/2015 by Amanda N
This place is beyond beautiful. We fell in love with this venue once we walked into the greenhouse. Kalee is a fabulous wedding coordinator and helped us through every step of the process. The day of the wedding she was EVERYWHERE, taking care ...
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!
Reviewed On 8/12/2015 by Lauren L
Perfect from start to finish! My now husband and I fell in love with Farmington Gardens when we saw it, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Kalee Brunelle, the event coordinator, was responsive, organized, helpful, and beyond easy to wo...
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.
Reviewed On 6/23/2015 by Kathleen A
My husband and I got married at Farmington gardens this past May 2015 (Memorial day weekend)Despite being a busy weekend for them, we were amazed by how perfect they made our wedding. We had both the ceremony and reception on site . We could no...
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!
Reviewed On 10/06/2014 by Jillian E
The day of the wedding was perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better place to get married at. We are still getting compliments on how perfect are wedding was. I have been told on more than one occasion that this was the best wedding food the...
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.
Reviewed On 9/18/2014 by Jennifer T
Once I hired them as my venue, they kept everything organized. They essentially took on the role of a wedding planner. They kept in touch with the other vendors we were using for flowers, cake, DJ, and photographer. Everything ran smoothly a...
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!
Reviewed On 8/01/2014 by Christina M
5 stars! My wedding day was how I imagined it. The physical plant was beautiful and the staff was very nice and professional. Elizabeth, the wedding coordinator, is amazing and helps you out when needed. I highly recommend this venue for a beau...
tiful, flawless garden wedding!
Reviewed On 7/29/2014 by Nicole L
I just got married in early July at Farmington Gardens. I LOVED it!! It was the best day of my life and I would highly recommend Farmington Gardens. The best compliment I have received from everyone was the food. Everyone has said the best f...
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!
Reviewed On 7/22/2014 by Kate P
Of course every bride will say that their wedding venue was the best, but the true test is the reactions of the guests...and ours were unanimous that Farmington Gardens was just perfect! People could not stop talking about the beautiful grounds...
, 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!
Reviewed On 7/11/2014 by Jennifer S
Our wedding was May 10, 2014. We searched for venues and could not find anything that satisfied us until we came to Farmington Gardens. We were blown away at the overall beauty of the venue as well as the numerous cuisine selections. We booked ...
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!
Reviewed On 7/04/2014 by Morgan R
I recently had my wedding at Farmington Gardens and it was amazing. The staff was so attentive and helpful every step of the way. The food was incredible and our guests had so many compliments about their meals and appetizers. This was the perf...
ect place to get married and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a venue in the Connecticut area.
Reviewed On 7/02/2014 by Charlotte L
The Photos online are what first caught my eye and then visiting the venue and having all my questions answered was great! The look of the Green House and Ballroom were exactly what I was looking for!!! and the grounds are well taken care of....
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
Reviewed On 6/20/2014 by Megan L
This place was amazing! Elizabeth was so easy to work with and so patient with all of my emails! She was so flexible with anything I asked for or wanted to change. The place looked amazing and I didn't have to worry about a thing of the day ...
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!
Reviewed On 6/19/2014 by Alyse S
I got married May 30, 2014 at Farmington Gardens and it was wonderful! The staff was great. It was very easy to reach Elizabeth and she was very helpful. She is extremely professional too. The food was absolutely incredible. It was the best...
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
Reviewed On 6/18/2014 by Heather C
My husband and I got married at Farmington Gardens on 5/23/2014. Unfortunately we fought off rain the entire day. I decided that I was going to go for it and try to squeeze the ceremony in outside before the rain came. There were already 160...
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!!!!
Reviewed On 6/02/2014 by Natalie G
My husband and I just got married at Farmington Gardens and the team there did a fantastic job the whole night! The grounds were beautiful and the whole event ran smoothly. Elizabeth, the venue's wedding coordinator, was professional, helpful, ...
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.
Reviewed On 3/28/2014 by Carrie B
I was beyond impressed by Farmington Gardens. I didn't realize that with the booking, you get pretty much your own wedding planner along with it. Elizabeth is who I worked with and she was incredibly nice, organized, on top of things, and easy ...
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.
Reviewed On 1/30/2014 by Heidi H
We were originally planning an outdoor wedding at a barn but decided to get married in Jan instead which is too cold for an outdoor wedding. Farmington Gardens was a great compromise for a winter wedding. The venue is beautiful and we were able...
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!
Reviewed On 11/03/2013 by Kristin T
Wow!! Where do I begin? I must say that Farmington Gardens was such a beautiful place to have our wedding. Some describe the venue as having a rustic elegance, which is true…the landscape with flower gardens and waterfalls surrounded by coun...
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
Reviewed On 11/02/2013 by Nancy R
We had our daughters wedding reception at Farmington Gardens in September and people are still talking about it... Seriously! Following a church wedding, guests arrived at the beautiful garden, and enjoyed a delicious cocktail hour on the patio...
, 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!
Reviewed On 10/23/2013 by Stephni04
My husband and I got married on October 5th, 2013 and had our reception here. We have nothing buy great things to say about this venue!!! Family owned, the services provided by Farmington Gardens is like no other..they go above and beyond. Eliz...
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!!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2013 by Amanda C
I really cannot say enough about Farmington Gardens. First, all the staff is wonderful - professional, sweet, and great at their jobs. Elizabeth was such a help throughout the entire process, as was Phil. They answered every question we had, an...
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!!!
Reviewed On 9/29/2013 by Stefanie G
We had both our ceremony and reception at Farmington Gardens and it was absolutely amazing. The grounds are beautiful and also unique. It used to be a flower nursery so not only were there already great flowers around the property but we had co...
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!
Reviewed On 8/20/2013 by Caitlin P
We just got married at Farmington Gardens in August and couldn't be more thrilled about how everything played out. We had our ceremony onsite and the grounds were beautifully manicured. The staff was amazing and always available for appointment...
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
Reviewed On 8/14/2013 by Caitlin M
I made the best choice of having my wedding at Farmington Gardens in July 2013. Since I returned from my honeymoon, I have had many, many guests comment on how beautiful the venue was and how much they enjoyed the food at Farmington Gardens. Th...
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.
Reviewed On 6/10/2013 by Lisa D
Our wedding at Farmington Gardens was wonderful. Our ceremony was outside in front of their water feature which made for a gorgeous ceremony spot. Elizabeth the banquet manager took care of all the details and was very accomidating with our spe...
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
Reviewed On 6/07/2013 by Maria K
Farmington Gardens was the 2nd venue we looked at, but we both knew it was perfect as soon as we walked in. We loved that we were the only wedding of the day! The food was absolutely delicious - even better than the food at the tasting. Our g...
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!
Reviewed On 6/07/2013 by a member
We recently held our wedding reception at Farmington Gardens and had a great experience. The grounds are beautiful and we loved the greenhouse which sets it apart from other more traditional banquet halls. The staff is also very helpful - we ...
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!
Reviewed On 12/31/2012 by Julie B
When my husband and I walked into this venue, we KNEW it was the one for us! It is sooo beautiful! Elizabeth and Philip are wonderful to work with, as well as the rest of the staff! My husband and I scoped the place out in July 2011, and we j...
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!!
Reviewed On 12/26/2012 by Jacqui M
We knew we loved the space when we booked Farmington Gardens over a year ago for our December 2012 wedding. We hadn't heard anything about the food or service since they had just opened, so we took a gamble, hoping it would all turn out well. ...
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!
Reviewed On 11/04/2012 by Alyssa F
For our July 2012 wedding reception, my husband and I were in search of a location that was NOT your typical banquet hall. I hated the idea of subjecting our guests to sub-par food, blah atmosphere, and those hideous cafeteria-style chairs tha...
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!
Reviewed On 10/24/2012 by Amanda H
Farmington Gardens was SO accomodating for our wedding. They were a pleasure to work with the entire time; especially Elizabeth who was always attentive and helpful. The food was excellent, the grounds are beautiful and our guests had a fanta...
stic night. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 10/15/2012 by Sherilyn V
I like to tell my friends that I had my fairy tale wedding and it wouldn't have been complete without Farmington Gardens as our reception site. The gardens outside were a lush green with seasonal flowers accents (colorful mums - Sept 22nd wedd...
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!
Reviewed On 10/14/2012 by Jennifer S
My now husband and I heard about this venue in August 2011 from our neighbors who were about to have their sons wedding at Farmington Gardens. They were one of the first weddings on the books. We immediately went to meet Phil and take a tour a...
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!
Reviewed On 10/12/2012 by Casey S
My wife and I got married at Farmington Gardens in September 2012 and we couldn't be happier about our choice! Everything was perfect. We have nothing but great things to say, and have heard overwhelmingly positive reviews from our guests as w...
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!
Reviewed On 10/10/2012 by a member
I would recommend Farmington Gardens for any couple looking for a unique, private venue that has the perfect combination of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance...and also loves food! Our wedding was held at Farmington Gardens back in Jun...
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.
Reviewed On 10/09/2012 by Julie M
We chose Farmington Gardens last summer when it first opened and were immediatly impressed by this family run business. It was unlike any other venue in the area. I really wanted a personal feel and got that throughout the process. Elizabeth...
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.
Reviewed On 10/09/2012 by Kylee S
We got married on September 8, 2012, and it was amazing! We first met with Phillip last summer and booked immediately, the space is beautiful and also because they only have one event per day. The green house with white paper lanterns was a gre...
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!
Reviewed On 10/08/2012 by Serena B
We had our wedding here on 07/14/2012 and it was such a wonderful memory. The place is beautiful; the food was great with people still talking about it today! Everything went perfect and with such fun outgoing bartenders how could it not :) Hig...
hly recommended! We had a large wedding but the price was within our budget and stunningly perfect.
Reviewed On 10/08/2012 by Moy O
We made a great choice! We were a little nervous because it was a very new venue and we had no feedback from others who had or attended a wedding there. Phil, the owner, was very easy to work with to set up our contract and throughout. Elizabet...
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!
Reviewed On 10/08/2012 by Melissa K
This place was amazing! We had our wedding here in July 2012, and I couldnt have asked for a better place! I would do it all over again and change nothing!!! The staff was amazing and helpful and I didnt have to worry about anything! Food, ...
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! :)
Reviewed On 8/14/2012 by N J
This place was so gorgeous (inside and out) and the food was great!
Reviewed On 7/10/2012 by Amanda M
The venue site at Farmington Gardens is beautiful, we went to look at the facility in our venue hunt and thought it was great! But when we called to book the venue and coordinate details we received the worst customer service you can imagine. W...
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.
Reviewed On 6/22/2012 by a member
I recently had my June 2012 wedding at Farmington Gardens. Being in the event's industry and my husband working for a 5 star hotel chain, we are very critical and mindful with how events are run, expecting nothing short of first class. Bo...
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!
Reviewed On 6/12/2012 by Diane L
Our wedding happened to be one of Farmington Garden's first weddings. Phil was professional, very easy to work with, and was there every step of the way with us. Our wedding was beautiful. The cocktail hour was in the greenhouse with the la...
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!!

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