Garden Wedding vows

smooth. I did my master's in Florida and met a beautiful girl from Italy at the University of Miami. Her plan was to leave, but luckily, that didn’t happen ;) After a few years, we got engaged and agreed on a small, intimate ceremony—maximum 50 guests. We checked out a few venues until we stumbled upon this location in Englewood: Garden Wedding Vows. We were immediately in LOVE! Beautiful, well-maintained grass and trees. A massive fountain in the big pond. Sunlight everywhere. Still cozy and intimate. We did see some other places that met our needs, but then we met the owners (a Dutch family). The warmest, most genuine people. They guided us through every detail and were very transparent. We left saying we’d think about it—but at the first traffic light, my (then soon-to-be) wife said, “This is the one!” We called them right back and told them—we’re getting married at their venue :) It all moved quickly after that, since the wedding was planned less than half a year later (spring ’25). No issue—small wedding, not much to arrange. A big plus: our caterer could use the owners’ outdoor kitchen, including a huge, modern grill. The owners were always available to help and answer questions. On the day itself, it was actually raining—so we were nervous. We’d arranged a big party tent, but water + grass + fancy clothes = nerves. Luckily, by the time we arrived it cleared up and there were zero puddles. The tent had been set the day before (the owners helped, too!), and we started to relax. We got ready in the beautiful house of the owners while the caterers worked their magic. We and our close family stayed the night at the location—not in their house, of course, but in the guesthouse on the back of their property. And I’m not talking about a shed… no no… I'm talking about five brand-new, spotless, giant suites with walk-in showers and the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in. Oh—and massage chairs in every room! We ate, drank, and hung out in the cozy common area. Besides weddings, they run what they call a “bed and breakfast”—but trust me, it’s much more than that. You’ll have to see for yourself. Just stay a night while deciding if this is your wedding venue. The ceremony itself was beautiful and exactly how we envisioned it. Because it’s such a big property, we had the freedom to plan everything just the way we wanted. It went perfectly. Everyone had a great time. The owners were always around to help and made sure we felt completely at ease. It truly was the wedding we dreamed of. After crashing into one of those amazing beds (after a few too many drinks), we woke up to a fantastic, Dutch-oriented breakfast. I went for bacon and eggs (boring), but my dad ate four bags of some kind of chocolate sprinkles ("hagelslag") 😂 In the end, I genuinely say the whole experience—from A to Z—was amazing. I have a very critical, Italian wife, and even she had nothing negative to say. If you’re even slightly considering this place, just go visit. I’m sure they’ll take away your worries, and you might have the same unforgettable experience we had on May 17th, 2025.