Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center
About This Vendor
Jennifer's Garden - Value Without Compromise
Situated in Morris, IL, Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center is a versatile wedding venue. It is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, making it convenient for those in the surrounding areas. The staff here offers high standards of customer service, delectable catering options, and the opportunity to make lasting memories. Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center can accommodate events in a range of sizes, from celebrations with 20 guests to galas of 1,500 attendees. Both ceremonies and receptions can be held here. Outdoor vow exchanges are complemented by a plethora of blooms in various colors, helping to enhance the event. After walking down a garden aisle, the couple can express their love and commitment before loved ones in the gazebo. In the background, the gentle sound of the fountains helps to create a magical ambience. Ceremonies can also take place in the foyer. The talented staff at Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center are eager to bring your dream wedding to life. With their all-inclusive packages, they aim to take the stress out of the planning process so you can focus on enjoying this moment. They can provide gourmet menus, open and premium bar selections, along with linens, flatware, stemware, and more. A skirted table for the wedding party is also included in the package. During the reception, the wedding party can have access to a private suite as well. In addition, the venue offers free parking, silk flowers in vases for the tables, and a wedding cake for your big day.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Garden
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Jennifer's Garden Banquet and Convention Center Reviews
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I have been to hundreds of weddings and have never felt as unwelcome and disrespected as I did at Jennifer's Garden. Anytime a question or a concern was addressed to the staff members it was met with an instant argumentative response. This migh...
t be just another Saturday for the staff but this is someone’s wedding that should be filled with joy and good memories, not rudeness and negativity. Do better! Your customers and reputation are what keep you in business.
We had our daughter & future son in law's Wedding Shower at Jennifer's Garden in August. We were overjoyed with how everything turned out.
•The food was excellent in presentation, quality and quantity. Their executive chef was able to easily ...
accommodate our family's severe gluten allergy needs. I couldn't find another facility that could, nor even cared to help people with severe allergies. The other venues were very limited on what foods would be gluten free. Jennifer's offered a great selection of gluten free foods and were very familiar with food allergies so we felt it was safe there.
The salmon was out of this world with a high end presentation. The mini veggies with hummus was a great touch of sophistication.
•The service was excellent. Every need was thought of ahead of time to make our day special and flow smoothly.
The wait staff was professional, courteous, and had a friendliness about them. Deb and Julie went out of their way to add special touches that we hadn't even thought of. I'm so happy that they added those touches for us. There was always one of the staff in the room to help us in case we had any questions. We had ordered extra plates of food in case we had any extra people come. We had a person come and they were therefore easily accommodated for.
•The cost of the venue was competitive yet gave us so much more than other venues would give. The quality of the food was outstanding compared to the cheap food other venues tried to sell. Other venues wanted to charge for every little thing which was ridiculous. Jennifer's included a lot in their package compared to other venues.
•Other venues had small amounts of time you could book rooms. At Jennifer's they gave us well enough time. We felt relaxed and could actually enjoy the day instead of looking at our watches to see if our time was up. That was important to us.
•The room they gave us was beautiful and spacious. It had a great view with a lot of natural light. It made us feel as if we were having a happy, special day. With some guests having health issues, it was great to have such an open space so they didn't have to worry about being too close to others if they didn't want to. There was a lot of room for all of our specialty tables that were set up for games and activities so people could move around them easily.
•We received a call the next day. It was a great way to follow up with us. It showed that they cared about us using their facility. I was happy with that extra effort they made.
•Overall, I highly recommend Jennifer's Garden. We left with a great feeling and was able to really enjoy our special day. We had no issues. Everything ran smoothly and professional with a friendly human touch. I am very satisfied with every aspect of our experience and will be using them again in the future for our son's wedding.
We had extremely high hopes for Deb and Julie going into our wedding day and unfortunately for us, we felt like a lot of things were dropped.
Firstly we were a little upset about our signs we had spent a long time working on, not being put ...
into the correct spot. We had asked/and spoken with Deb and Julie about where we wanted the unplugged ceremony sign to be put. The sign was off in the grasses where guests walk in, which was where we had wanted our Welcome to our Wedding sign. We distinctly remember Deb saying Friday at rehearsals that she would take care of everything, and unfortunately it was not taken care of.. Along with the altar, Robert had to rearrange the linens on the altar around 3-330 because they were tightly woven around with zip ties.
Our next issue was the floral arrangement on the altar that was supposed to be moved to the head table after the ceremony, and it was not. We noticed it was still hanging up there during pictures. So we had to stop what we were doing and ask our guests to help us because it was taken care of.
At multiple times it was very hard to find anyone to help us, we think it might be beneficial to hire more staff for reasonings like this. We understand you’re a business but when we were told multiple times,”it’s our special day” and “we will take care of you” and then neither Julie or Deb is anywhere to be found, and multiple things had not been done like we asked.. We just expected a lot more on our wedding day and thought that should take priority over a tasting next door.
The next MAJOR issue we had was the lack of respect that was received at times from the staff, not only to us as the bride and groom but our guests and especially our vendors. It was brought to our attention that the photographer and videographer were rudely told they could not eat, because we had not paid for them. IF that was the case, i would have expected for your staff to treat them with respect and to come discuss that matter with us because we would have taken care of it, whether it be getting them another seat or paying for their food.
I just want to add, that your “security”, the younger boy in the boots and a blonde ponytail was INCREDIBLY, incredibly rude and disrespectful to us and our vendors. He was talking back and being combative to Torri’s mom and sister and talking under his breath, if a younger person is working an event such as.. i would expect them to know how to act towards a lady.
Finally, the dj had told us that Deb told him in order to receive the wifi, he had to pay for it. The issue was resolved once Torri had to step in and speak with Deb. But we can’t figure out why that was so difficult to accomplish.. knowing ultimately it’s for the bride and groom to make their big day a success.
We are very upset to have to even type this email up but like we had mentioned prior, we had very high hopes for our big day and unfortunately we felt the ball was dropped in more ways than one.
Vendors and brides BEWARE
As someone who works in the wedding industry, it takes a LOT for me to leave a negative review. I have never, in over 10 years in the industry, witnessed such outright disrespect towards a bride nor received such disr...
espect myself.
-Staff was unorganized/giving contradicting information to vendors and couple.
-Venue was incredibly hot when we arrived. The bridal suite thermostat read 78º.
-Staff members were consistently rude to us as vendors as well as guests and even the bride. Specifically regarding the time the bride wanted introductions. While the bride and I were discussing the introduction plan, Deb and some young boy in dirty clothes interjected themselves into the conversation and began arguing with the bride, INCREDIBLY rudely, about what time they would take place. They insisted introductions needed to take place 15 minutes before dinner, rather than the 25 minutes the bride desired. They did eventually agree to start at 6:35 as the bride wished, and it worked out perfectly - finishing introductions, cake cutting, and speeches with 3 minutes before dinner started.
-When I politely requested a chair so my partner and I could sit together at dinner, I was told no. No explanation, no exception, just a flat no. When I inquired as to why, I was informed we were not allowed to sit or eat if we did not already have a chair. They claimed the couple did not include us in the count, when in fact, they had - and no additional chairs would be brought in unless the couple paid an additional fee for us. Knowing they already had, at this point I informed them I would go purchase food elsewhere. When I brought this to the bride's attention, she was mortified and incredibly apologetic - insisting she absolutely did pay for us. In addition to that, there were guests that did not attend so there actually should have been EXTRA meals. While this conversation was taking place in the hallway, the DJ and his wife were being served dinner, at their table.
-During the conversation mentioned above, Deb claimed we accused her of stealing from us, which is a blatant lie. Some of our items had been moved when we attempted to use them. They were later recovered in an area outside (where neither of us had visited). No accusation was made. Rather, it was an inquiry into if she had seen them or perhaps unintentionally relocated them.
-We did end up receiving chairs and food. I was served last by the dirty young boy who quite literally dropped my plate from so high up my vegetables bounced off of my plate and onto the table.
-My partner and videographer was standing near the back door towards the end of dinner when Emily, the officiant/coordinator/server approached him very rudely asking if he had a problem claiming he was staring at the young boy I mentioned above.
In summary, there was countless more issues that did not directly pertain to me that I have left out. This is our second wedding attended here and it will absolutely be the last. The first was not pleasant, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and returned. I'm sure I will receive a reply full of excuses and dancing around the real issues rather than accepting responsibility and attempting to correct them.
We had a great experience with Jennifer's Garden! Deb was extremely helpful and easy to work with. She made postponing due to COVID hassle-free. Deb and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to make sure the day ran smoothly and to help t...
he wedding party with whatever we needed. They were very accommodating. The food and cake were delicious!! We received so many compliments from guests (we served the chicken with Riesling sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans). It was the perfect day! <3
We had the very best experience with Jennifer's Garden! The whole staff was great and Deb is the most amazing person to work with! She made me feel at ease with any little or big problem that came up. For a couple who had to reschedule a few ti...
mes, I honestly couldn't imagine working with anybody else!! Thank you for making our day incredibly special.
We got married back in August 2020 at Jennifer’s Garden and it’s not only a gorgeous venue, but being in the middle of a pandemic, Deb was able to achieve our every need & want. We could not have been more pleased with the way our whole experie...
nce went! Deb and Julie (the on-site officiant) went above and beyond in every way from emails, phone calls, rehearsal, all the way to the wedding and reception. The onsite baker was able to make up a cake from a Pinterest inspiration of ours and it turned out beautiful. The food was absolutely amazing as well. We got a lot of compliments from our guests. Everyone there works very VERY hard to please their soon to be newly weds. I cannot say enough good things about this venue and their staff!
Response from the Vendor on 06/17/2021
Linsey:
Thank you for taking time out to send your review. We truly appreciate your kind words and your observations. Please take care of each other and wishing you the best.
I am a passive person so I never write reviews but my experience was so horrible I had to let everybody know. I am reviewing Jennifer’s garden as a wedding party stylist and a guest.
My complaints fall with the owner, unfortunately she was no...
t as friendly or helpful as everybody else had reviewed. My first negative experience was while the parties were getting ready, they brought in wraps and salads because dinner wasn’t until 7p. (Nobody knew outside food wasn’t allowed) she was rude to us, grilling me on who brought it? and why’s it here?, etc.. I wish she would have asked us to eat in the parking lot instead of treating us like children, it was very uncomfortable.
So after the wedding ceremony the bar opened with no requirements of wearing a mask. They closed the bar down for dinner and when the bar reopened they required you to wear a mask. Which is totally fine, but nobody was informed. The owner proceeded to storm out yelling at guests to wear a mask, yelling at her bartender for serving me without a mask. She then proceeded to RIP my drink out of my hand while yelling at everybody. I felt so bad for the bartenders and have never been so uncomfortable at a wedding reception in my life. So unprofessional.
The reception was over at 11, but the workers started breaking down tables around 9. My table was full of people and the workers were reaching past us to take down the greenery wreaths and remove the lanterns from the table. Please tell me why brides spend thousands of dollars to have no decorations for 1/2 of the reception. Every table was empty by 10. All decoration tables (sign in, remembrance table, etc..) were broke down as well and put in totes. So when I left at 10 every decoration was sitting in totes outside the hall. I felt like we were being rushed out. I have never seen that in my life.
I wouldn’t recommend Jennifer’s Garden to my worst enemy.
Response from the Vendor on 05/28/2021
Haleigh,
Thank you for taking your time to share your experience with us. As a Wedding Party Stylist, and member of the wedding industry, you can acutely understand how COVID-19 has dramatically effected our line of work.
Although we continue...
to make exceptions and offer flexible options to our guests, there are rules that we are unable to break. For example, all clients sign contracts with Jennifer's Garden. Those contracts consist of responsibilities and obligations that need to be carried out by both parties. While most of the responsibilities fall upon our shoulders, we ask that the bride and groom to not only agree, but communicate to their parties the rules of facility. Our rules and regulations are not outlandish, but fall along industry standards. If anything, we are more lenient in most areas!
One of the unbreakable rules of our facility, however, is that outside food and beverage is not allowed on the premises. As our facility includes a 10,000 SF kitchen with an Executive Chef and Pastry Chef, there is nothing that we cannot provide in-house. It is actually one of the benefits we provide to all our guests. We are a full-service facility and will do everything in our power to make our client's day perfect.
Where you found our questions bracing concerning your impromptu meal, we found the outside food a violation of the terms of our contract and an insult to our hard working employees that wold have gladly appreciate the hours to come and complete an additional meal for the party.
Moreover, our Mask Policy is stated clearly in the multiple signs we have posted throughout the facility and at the bar. You may have missed the 'No Mask, No Drink' signage posted at the bar, but we, unfortunately, cannot make it any more clear than that. Along with every citizen of Illinois, we are also subject to the Illinois Department of Health rules, regulations, and mandates regarding masks. To keep our facility open and our employees employed, we will continue to enforce those rules until the day that we will no longer need a face covering.
We finally wanted to clarify, as you were not a member of the family and could not know this, but our client's parents and grandparents requested that their items be broken down and packed into their cars starting at 10:15pm. Although you shared that you thought it was 9pm, we have reviewed the surveillance footage of the event and confirmed that your time table was erroneous. This, again, is another benefit that we offer our clients. We not only set up, but our staff will carefully pack up items and deliver them to the cars that will be taking them away. We do this to provide an easy transition at the end of the night and not require hours of work for the bride and groom and their families at the end of the night after a very long day of activities and celebrations.
We hope this provides some clarification. We wish you all the best and hope if you encounter other facilities as a Wedding Party Stylist that you will take your time to ask questions and determine context before passing judgment.
I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about Jennifer's Garden. I had my daughter's Wedding Shower there on Sunday April 18th. We live in Colorado, so I was worried about everything being ready and it going smoothly. I was coordinating ...
with Deb from out of state, and she was AMAZING to work with! She answered all my calls and emails immediately, and was SO helpful. She took pictures and even texted them to me. The day of the event the staff was so efficient and helpful and kind and professional. From my first phone call to the end of the event I was beyond impressed. I HIGHLY recommend Jennifer's Garden to anyone looking for a venue for any special event. You will not be disappointed.
Deb is the absolute best! We had to pick a new venue & completely replan our wedding 4 months before our date. Deb made the process so easy, we were done planning in a matter of days, and our wedding was even more beautiful than we had expected...
. Her entire staff goes above & beyond to ensure you have the perfect day. I would HIGHLY recommend Jennifer's Garden!
Deb was so helpful from start to finish! They made the entire process very easy and stress free. I highly recommend them for your big day!
After working as a DJ for over 10+ years. I can honestly say this is a top venue for me, because they really go out of their way to ensure you have a seemless & stressfree day. They work hand in hand with all involved vendors and treat us as if...
we were a guest. Not all venues are like this. The food is absolutely top notch and never disappoints. I have never left the dinner table hungry. The staff are all super friendly and really keep the place clean. The bar staff are always fun and laughing and ensuring you are enjoying yourselves. All in all I rate this venue higher than 5stars. They treat you the same as the day you walked in and booked.
My wife and I had a wonderful experience getting married at Jennifer's Garden. Deb, the owner, was incredible to work with. She was extremely accommodating, kind, and compassionate throughout the process despite difficulties presented by the CO...
VID pandemic. The hall, the food, and the service were all wonderful. I wouldn't have changed a thing.
Jennifer’s Garden was the perfect venue for our wedding! Deb is amazing to work with! She made sure to have everything perfect for us, and made planning a wedding super easy as she had an answer for every question I had. The organization of Jen...
nifer’s Garden took away a lot of the stress I thought I would have. Also, our guests are still raving on how good the food was! I highly recommend Jennifer’s Garden for any event!
After researching a ton of different venues in our area, we decided on Jennifer's Garden because they offered everything we wanted and more at a great price within our budget. There we were, happily planning our big day when, BOOM, covid hits....
I couldn't tell you how many times our plans changed throughout those last view months of planning and Deb, the wonderful owner of Jennifer's Garden, was there every step of the way. She was the calm in my crazy Covid-Bride world and I felt so much better after every phone call with her. We ended up having the best wedding I could ever imagine, even during a pandemic. And that is all thanks to Deb and the wonderful staff at Jennifer's Garden. The food, staff, service, indoor/outdoor space and environment at Jennifer's Garden was everything a bride dreams of. To this day, we still have guests commenting on how great the space was, how delicious our meal was and how tasty the cake was. I am so glad we chose Jennifer's Garden and I would choose it over and over again if I could!
It was one of the most incredible experiences I had the pleasure of having. My husband was in the military and was not able to be there and help me plan. But all the staff members were very friendly, attentive and just very down to earth people...
in which case gave me the reassurance I needed that my wedding day was gonna be perfect and it very much was! I got married inside the lobby it was exactly what I was looking for, for a small little intimate wedding. The food was very delicious all of my guests were very pleased with there meal and so was my husband and I. I can’t express how happy I was with all of the staff and services and how thankful I was to have it there and they were able to help me prepare when my husband could not. Thank you Jennifer’s Garden for making my wedding day and absolute dream come true and making it every thing I ever dreamed of!
I can't say enough about this venue and the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Everyone involved was so easy to work with and very responsive to any questions or requests from day one until our wedding day. ...
When we walked in we were both in awe of how beautiful the room looked. Our guests are still complimenting our reception and we have had several people tell us it was the best food they've had at a reception. The sweet table was amazing!! The cake just was like the pictures I sent and the descriptions I gave,,she even added some more detail which I loved. So to say we were pleased is a understatement!
Venue was beautiful and food was good. But they closed the bar early after serving very weak drinks and limiting guests to 1 drink per person...husbands couldn't get drinks for their wives. Bartenders were also very rude to guests. When we call...
ed to discuss it, they were very unprofessional and lied about the events. My guess is they limited drinks to save money on the open bar I had already paid for.
Response from the Vendor on 11/16/2019
Ashley,
We appreciate you taking the time to review us and share your views.
In regards to the drinks, our bartenders use a precision pour system which ensure accurate 1 ounce pours from the bottle. We apologize if you are use to a free pour ...
system, but with this system, it ensures consistency and speed. Our bartenders are all BASSET certified and take precautions as needed in regards to alcohol service. Upon arrival, the bridal party and guests brought in and were drinking a “moonshine” liquor. Safety of our guests is a priority. This is why the drinks were reduced to one drink per person.
Again we thank you for giving us your insight and words cannot express our sadness as we thought it was a lovely evening for all involved.
From the first moment I called to set up a date to see Jennifer’s Garden to walking out after the reception everything was perfect! Deb couldn’t be more professional, kind and transparent about what they offer and what to except! Lynn helps cre...
ate the most beautiful tables arrangements and Julie performed our ceremony on site, shes truly mastered her craft! So much care went into her preparation to customize the ceremony to fit us!
The food is absolutely delicious and so many options to suit everyone’s taste, definitely not the average wedding meal. The food tasting night was so fun and they literally feed you well so go hungry!! And they allow you to bring four people in addition to the couple! Cake choices Amazing! And delicious as well!
10 stars and highly recommend to everyone!
We have received rave reviews from all of our friends and family! I can’t imagine anyone could be disappointed with their experience here!
Jennifer's Garden was the best choice to have our wedding, all of our guests complimented us all night long about how amazing the venue, food and service was. Deb is a rockstar and will do any task you need and make your day go smoothly and bea...
utifully.
We had our reception at Jemnifers garden in Morris, IL.. It was amazing. Deb whonruns it was absolutely wonderful. She made our dream come true. The hall was decorated perfectly, the food was amazing, hot, delicious and definitly full of flavo...
r.. the cake they made for us was exactly what we wanted the flavor was delicious and cake was moist. I would definitly recomme d Jennifer's Garden to anyone looking for an amazing hall!!
The whole staff at Jennifer’s garden was absolutely amazing! They made our day so perfect and stress free! Deb was always available for questions whenever we needed her, she was also very flexible with our crazy schedules! Julie and Lynn were s...
o helpful at making sure our day ran as smooth as possible! I cannot say enough amazing things about this staff and venue! Our day was absolutely perfect!! I will definitely be recommending them to everyone I know who is planning their wedding!
It was an easy choice to pick Jennifer’s Garden for our event as many times we came home from our friend’s and Company events and we always commented on the great food, table settings and the extreme care and concern of the staff. We spoke with...
Deb who walked us through the options and then she beautified our tables and made our daughters “dreams” come true. The food was talked about for days and the tables were designed with such warmth and looked so luxurious! We cannot say enough about Deb. She is amazing, polite, listens and then her professionalism takes over and she gets everything done and made to order. She is without equal. Her staff brings excitement to every table and the place literally lights up into a magic ballroom. Thank you Deb, our Daughters dreams were made possible by you and your team, our friends and neighbors have sent numerous compliments to us but they should go to you and your team as you made it all happen for us…Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Jennifer's Garden went above and beyond our expectations! We were planning a 90th birthday celebration from out of state and it was easier than if we had been in the same town. The food was excellent and presented with style. The staff was f...
riendly and always asking if we needed something. They were very flexible and really listened to what we wanted for our mother. The staff even provided extra touches that we hadn't asked for to make our party complete. We can't thank them enough for a FANTASTIC job!!
Jennifer’s Garden is top notch in every aspect!Deb rearranged our originally planned wedding date, no questions asked she we found out we were unexpectedly expecting! She over saw every detail & worked with us every step of the way to make sure...
our vision came to life! They are very attentive when touching base wether via email or by phone. Our wedding was perfect! Staff was on point, food was AMAZING!! We loved that they offered packages that include all food, drink, and cake (of your own design!) our package also included our DJ (who was also amazing!) I highly recommend Jennifers Garden for your event.. you will not be disappointed!
Deb and her team were amazing from the start! They treated us like family. They were extremely accommodating and answered any question we had. We didn’t have to worry about anything. They took care of it all even last minute details that we had...
forgotten about. Especially when it rained the day of and everything had to be moved inside everything went down without a hitch. We definitely recommend Jennifer’s Garden to all our friends and family!
Jennifer’s Garden is by far the top venue in the state. Our experience was unbelievably stress-free. Deb, the owner and event coordinator, made everything so special from the minute the venue was booked a year & a half ago until the end of th...
e reception. Deb’s & her staff Julie, Lynn, Jen and all the rest of her staff were so accommodating and so attentive to not only the bride & groom but to the bridal party & all of the guests. They did so many special touches and special things for extended family, they just made the whole event perfect. Nothing ruined my daughters beautiful day even though it rained. Her ceremony was supposed to be outside but Deb and her staff made everything possible made everything beautiful. The hors d’oeuvres, the meal and the cake were delicious, all the guests commented on how delicious everything was. I can’t say enough about this venue. My older son was also married here nine years ago and our experience at that time was just as grand. Unfortunately this is the last wedding that I’ll be able to have here now that all my children are married. If I could give Jennifer’s Garden a rating of 10 stars I would. I highly recommend this venue to everyone! Deb made everything so special. My daughter did not have a care in the world on her wedding day. She was so happy with how everything turned out. It couldn’t have been any more Perfect. My daughter had her magical wedding that she wanted at Jennifer’s Garden!
I would highly recommend Jennifer's Garden Banquet Facility for your "dream" wedding reception. What I love about using Jennifer's is all the worries are gone, they take care of everything and make suggestions you haven't even thought of. Foo...
d was plentiful and delicious, facility is just stunning which means your professional photographs will be also. Owner & staff are professional and so accommodating. My son and new daughter in-law was married in Jan of 2019 and planning the reception at Jennifer's was the best decision because it was stress free. They made it just perfect.
There are no words to explain how grateful my husband and I are. Deb, Julie, and the gang took care of everything and so much more. She surprised us with a special set up which was beautiful and made our day even more special to us. I can’t thi...
nk the ladies enough especially when I had a question with something, the response back was fast no matter how busy they were. The food was great and the cake looked good and exactly what we wanted. I always recommend Jennifers Garden to our friends and can’t wait to go back. Thank you for making my day a dream come true!!
If I was an A-lister millionaire, I would imagine every day would be like being at Jennifer's Gardens. The place is beautiful, spacious and immaculately clean. The event coordinator Deb, is like having your own personal assistant. During our ev...
ent, all we had to do was ask for Deb and within 30 sec's she was at my side asking what she could do for me. And I knew whatever I asked for, it would be done in record time. She also magically popped up throughout the day / night to give me the time, offer up advice on making the wedding photo's that much better or just to put a much needed refreshment in my hand. From coordinating the wedding, working in the kitchen, helping guests - she even lead a song in our reception (!!) I swear she has a twin cause I don't know how she moved through the building that fast and accomplished it all!
And to the Chef and his staff - well done! We had vegetarians, food allergies and children at our reception and all were taken care of! The food was amazing! Way more than you could ever eat in one sitting and don't even get me started on the four tier cake (all four levels were different flavors!) and melt in your mouth moist!
If I could rate this place more than five starts - I would!
Can't think of one negative thing to say about Jennifer's and the incredible, outstanding, amazing staff that runs / works it. Thank you all for making our wedding day the best ever!!!!
My Husband and I just got married at Jennifer's Garden and I could not have asked for anything more. Deb and entire staff were so tentative. My entire day was carefree, Deb guided the ceremony to the reception flawlessly. Beyond amazed, beyond...
happy and greatful and cannot forget to mention that our cake and meal was delicious.
Words cannot describe how thankful we are to the staff at Jennifer's Garden! Deb, is an amazing lady! When we first met with Deb, she asked what we had envisioned for our special day. As any couple we had some idea's but was not sure how "creat...
ive" we could be. Deb reassured us we could get as creative as we would like, and they would help make our vision come alive. The last week before our big day, we were nervous about the possibility of rain and not being able to get married in their garden area, Deb sat with us and told us not to worry because they could set up for the outdoor seating within an hour & half notice. We called Deb an hour and a half before the wedding and asked if we could move everything to the outside since the weather was giving us a window and she did with no hesitation! The wedding turned out just as we expected if not better! The food was great and everyone had a great time! Two weeks later everyone is still talking about how wonderful everything was! We would highly recommend looking into Jennifer's Garden for any event you wish to hold!
This review was a 5 star until the night of the event. From day one, Deb the Event Coordinator was AMAZING! She really pours her heart and soul into what she does! When we toured Jennifer's Garden we instantly fell in love! This was everyth...
ing we wanted for a wedding venue and toured several venues before visiting Jennifer's Garden. Once we stepped foot in the door and were immediately greeted with the gracious hospitality of Deb we booked! We planned our day for over a year, and every call or email between us and Deb reassured any confusion and answered any questions. She is not shy to answer a call or an email at 10pm, and yes, it will happen. Deb gets 10 stars in my book. We had an onsite ceremony in the garden in front of the fountain, and it was stunning. Priestess Julie officiated our ceremony and she is THE BEST!! She wrote our ceremony to be what we wanted!!! She was a blast to work with, had a great personality, and really made our wedding special!!! She put up with me and for that she’s a Saint! Julie also gets 10 stars!!! Thank you again Julie!! Now......on to the reception. We started the night off with our introductions, and cake cutting, HEY THERE'S DEB AGAIN!! making sure we were where we needed to be! SHE IS GREAT always there to make sure things go as planned and NEVER MISSES A BEAT!!! Now on to dinner and I am speaking on reviews from several guests and not the head table. Several of my guests have told me since the event that they were really rushed during dinner service. Plates being taken away from the tables before people were finished eating was the most common. Two guests told me they were fork in hand mid salad and went to take another bite after turning to talk to someone seated at their table and the salad was gone. I understand that it all comes down to scheduling staff and time management, to be efficient and profitable, but I find it rude to be rushed during dinner service. You are paying a lot of money to feed your guests and want them to enjoy the dinner that is being served. People eat at different paces and the staff should be more attentive to the guests, maybe asking them if they are finished before clearing plates from the tables. The bar service was also in need of improvement. NOTE: On your invitations inform your guests of NO OUTSIDE BEVERAGES because they will be refused service if they bring their own beverage in. My wife’s cousin brought a Monster Energy drink in (which is not served by Jennifer's Garden) and asked the bartender (Jen) if he could have vodka on the rocks to mix with his Monster, and he was told he needed to leave the event as (and this is my favorite part) "the bride and groom requested no outside beverages." He took his Monster to the car and approached the bar again and was told he would not be served the rest of the night. Myself and my wife were informed of no outside drinks being allowed during our consult but did not inform our guests of this rule which I feel maybe we should have. I understand rules and liability, but please don't blame the bride and groom for the rules in place in YOUR FACILITY!! Guests had no clue of this rule; therefore, they should not be refused service, especially after being compliant once informed of the policy. This, and rushing the guests at dinner are the main reasons for my 3 stars. Thank you Deb you are great at what you do, and Julie for making our ceremony special to us! You guys made our night special!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2018
John, thank you for letting us know about your experience at Jennifer's Garden! We are so happy to hear that Deb and Julie exceeded your expectations! We will be sure to pass along your compliments to both of them.
We apologize if our service ...
in other areas did not live up to the ten stars you gave Deb and Julie. Besides a wonderful venue and delicious food, our goal is provide an exemplary level of customer service for all of our guests. It is never our intention to rush guests at any stage during the evening. We take great pride in our food and want to give everyone the time to enjoy every morsel on their plate.
We train our wait staff to assess the situation to the best of their ability to determine if a guest has finished without causing too many disruptions to the party atmosphere. We, however, are all human and make mistakes. And, as we did that evening, those mistakes are quickly addressed and always provided entirely new plates of food, if requested. Nevertheless, we appreciate any feedback and we will use this as an opportunity to learn and grow with our staff to better serve our guests!
In regards to our bar services, you are absolutely correct that no outside beverages are allowed inside of Jennifer's Garden; a term agreed upon and signed by the bride and groom when booking any event with Deb. As you do not bring beer cans to a fine dining establishment, we have the same expectations of any guest entering our facility.
Because these type of events are often quite hectic, we must rely on our bartenders and wait staff to enforce such a rule. If a guest is seen with an outside beverage, they are informed of the contract signed by the bride and the groom and asked that they either leave the drink with the wait staff or return it to their vehicle. If the guest decides to disregard the rules of the facility, only then do we take the drastic step of asking them to leave.
There may have been a misunderstanding or it may be that our bartender, Jen, was heard incorrectly, but we would never state that this was a request by the bride and groom. As it OUR rule, it is our duty to enforce it. We would never foist the onus onto anyone else. Additionally, of anyone who understand such a clause in our contracts, it is Jen, our bartender. Jen maintains both a J.D. and LL.M. As a family member of the facility, she often steps in to help us on the weekends or just when we might need a lawyer! :) Finally, to refuse service to any individual is at the discretion of our bartenders, but must first be confirmed by Deb. Due to our processes, Deb must get a full account of the individual's action so that she may document for future reference or police intervention. No one was refused service that night, nor was any documentation made of any disturbance that might require additional attention.
Nevertheless, we did check the video surveillance behind the bar to ensure that we took every step available to appropriately inform our guests. We were able to review the interaction, but it only confirmed our bartender's record of events. We, however, understand that it is often loud in and around the event, so it could have been just an unfortunate miscommunication. We will endeavor to be more clear (and loud!) in the future.
As always, we appreciate your feedback! And we look forward to implementing it with our staff!
So happy we chose Jennifer's Garden as our venue! It was beautiful inside and out! Deb is by far the hardest working person I have met! Deb was on top of every email/call that we sent to her! Her and her staff were wonderful to work with and ma...
de the day flow very well!
Deb and her staff made my dream wedding come true. The venue is absolutely stunning. Our guests were amazed at the scenery and the food. I can’t thank them enough! Deb made this experience easy and hassle free. All in one venue! Love love love ...
it!!!
Deb & her staff were so wonderful. She definitely made the planning process easier. We had so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. Such a perfect day & place!
We had or wedding reception at Jennifer’s Garden 12 years ago. We had such an amazing experience that they were the first place I thought of for my sister’s baby shower. Once again Deb and crew made planning so simple. They were all so helpful ...
even coming outside to help a handicapped guest come in. Guest made numerous comments on how delicious the food and cake were.
The team at Jennifer's Garden was professional, kind and attentive from start to finish. The minute I walked through the door and met Deb, I knew I was in good hands. I received so many comments about home delicious the food was and how gorgeou...
s the venue is. Planning a wedding is stressful, but working with this team made planning the reception more simple than I ever expected. I'm truly grateful for their work and for giving me a night I'll never forget! Not to mention their prices are extremely reasonable for all the work the take off your hands and how amazing everything is. You can't go wrong with this venue!
Jennifer's Garden was the best venue and our wedding was perfect because of everything they did to make our day so special. Deb and her staff are so absolutely wonderful!! She catered to our every need, and made the process of planning a weddin...
g much less stressful! She is the BEST!!
I would highly recommend this venue! The pricing was great and I rest assured knowing that Deb was taking care of us and took care of anything we needed!! The food was great and our day was perfect because we had such great people taking care of us! Our day was perfect and I truly didn't have to stress over anything that day, which made it that much better!! We LOVE Jennifer's Garden!!
I can't say enough great things about Deb and her entire staff! The venue is beautiful inside and out and I heard nothing but great comments from my guests. Deb is great to work with, she was always very punctual on returning emails and phone c...
alls, and it was like working with family. She welcomed my husband, our two little kids, and myself with open arms since the first time we met. She made sure we had exact details down, was very accommodating to everything I was planning, and made the entire process easy.
When it came down to the big day, Deb and her staff are on top of their game. They really do work hard! Deb and Lynn helped me with a last minute alteration with my dress and for that I will always be thankful! Everything went according to plan and I had nothing to worry about. I was pleased to work with such wonderful people including our officiant, Julie, who has a great sense of humor and who made our ceremony forever memorable. I seriously cannot stress enough how happy I am that we chose Jennifer's Garden!
Deb and her staff were unbelievably helpful after what was a very difficult planning process. They went out of their way to make sure my day was more than I ever hoped for. They were easy to work with, nice, and went above and beyond. I would h...
ighly recommend them.
Deb and the entire at staff at Jennifer's Gardens were amazing! The venue is gorgeous. Everyone is super helpful and professional. Working with Deb felt like working with family right from the start, she worked with us to make sure we had every...
thing we asked for and more on the day of our reception. She made an effort to get to know us and our family and truly made me feel special.
We were so pleased with our decision to have our wedding reception at Jennifer's Garden. Everything looked wonderful. Deb was so helpful throughout the entire planning process and was always willing to answer any of my questions. We received so...
many compliments on the food and service.
The Venue, staff, and food is great! Deb, the coordinator is great to work with, she makes the planning easy, and helps make all of your dreams come true that day. I would highly recommend Jennifer's Garden to anyone looking for a great venue!
I highly recommend this venue for all of your party needs! From planning to execution to cleanup, Deb has your back! Any time I felt nervous she assured me that everything was taken care of. We had a food tasting of phenomenal proportions to ma...
ke sure the guests were going to have full and happy bellies. The cake...oh the cake was gorgeous! Julie, the priestess, was just amazing!!! We had some last minute changes and they were able to accommodate everything and the whole day was pulled off without a hitch! The staff was efficient with taking care of the guests, from serving to keeping glasses full, to cleanup. At the end of the day, everything was all boxed up and ready for us to toss in the truck and go!!! And the DJ..Greg... just made the party!! I don't think we left the dance floor!!! When we are ready to renew our vows, we already know where we're going!! I cannot give enough stars!!!!
Amazing!! I 100% recommend Jennifer's Garden. We had our reception there on 01/27/18 and everything was perfect. All the food was super yummy and we had a lot, from the appetizers to the pretty cake.
Deb and her staff are wonderful. They real...
ly know how to host a party and help you prepare for it.
The venue is beautiful and I love the staircase leading into our room.
I can't say enough about how great my reception was. Thank you to Deb, Lynn and all the staff!!!
Where to even start! I am so so happy that we choose Jennifer's Garden. From booking, planning, and the day of, everything went amazing! I could not believe how hands on everyone there was! From helping get everything set up just the way I want...
ed to helping my husband get our son ready for the wedding! Just everything it was all amazing! They had our room done just as we wanted and it was absolutely beautiful! The food was amazing and they give you so much! The cake was done just as the picture I had shown them we wanted and was so delicious! All of our guests have been commenting on how beautiful Jennifers Garden was and how great the food was! Deb, Julie, Lynn and the rest of the staff are just amazing!! I seriously will miss working with them! Thank you all for making our day absolutely amazing!!!
Deb and her team were absolutely amazing. I wouldn't have changed a thing about my wedding. They made sure everything went smoothly. People were raving about the food. The room looked immaculate...and it was affordable. I don't know why you wou...
ldn't get married here.
We were so happy with our experience! Deb was wonderful, she made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond. Our room was perfectly decorated and looked just as I had imagined! We heard so many great things from our guests abou...
t the food and the ceremony was so beautiful. Priestess Julie was a real professional and made the ceremony planning process sweet, simple, and to the point! She even went out of her way to include our daughter in the ceremony which we absolutely loved! Lynn! What great things can I say about Lynn! She was perfect whenever you couldn't find Deb, Lynn was there! She was super helpful with everything we needed down to hunting for bobby pins and hunting down the flowers to fixing my dress and making finishing touches on our room decor! We were very very pleased with our experience!
I cannot say enough great things about Deb and her team. From the first time I visited the venue I was impressed by the "all-about-the-client" attitude. Deb assured me that she could make anything happen that my fiancé, our parents, or any one ...
else in our wedding party wanted, and she didn't disappoint! I cannot say enough great things about this venue. If you are thinking about booking here - do it!!!
We had our reception on August 5, 2017 at Jennifer's Garden Banquets and Convention Center. We have nothing but great things to say about Jennifer's Garden. Working with Deb was great! She was always quick to reply to emails or answer phone cal...
ls. Deb was a big help in planning our wedding and made the day a lot less stressful. Jennifer's Garden is beautiful. We knew we wanted to have our reception there as soon as we drove up to it. The food was delicious! Our guests have all mentioned how great the food was! I have already recommended this venue to family and friends that are planning on getting married in a couple of years.
Our daughter had her reception here and it was more amazing than we even imagined. Deb and her team took everything to the next level. Deb personally checked in on us throughout the entire event. The staff are friendly and responsive. The foo...
d was great and plentiful. And, Deb made sure my husband got his dietary restrictions met. Our guests commented on how wonderful everything was. The facility is immaculate and beautifully decorated. But, the best part is Deb. She helps you every step of the way. She truly cares about each family she serves. She works hard to add extra things to make the day a dream come true. She takes all the stress away so you can enjoy the day. We are so grateful for her, she was a blessing! I can't imagine doing this anywhere else. You are truly cared for here!!!!
I couldnt imagine getting married anywhere else. It was like working woth family. Everyone is so great! Especially deb and julie. It was a stressfree and perfect day! Exceeded any expectations possible and the food and cake was delicious.
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but let me tell you working with Jennifer's Garden and Jennifer's Garden, and especially Deb, made my experience nothing but a pleasure. In the first email I sent Deb at 9 PM at night asking about more infor...
mation about the venue, we received nothing but prompt responses. (I remember telling my fiancé, so shocked, that Jennifer's Garden already emailed back with info--the same night!) Deb made anything I wanted, possible, including a light wall display the week of the wedding. Deb and her team made it happen! I had my wedding on site as well and the reception was very well organized and helped set family members' minds at ease with a better idea of what would happen the actual day of the wedding. At the reception, the food was delicious (people were telling me how great it was days later) and I don't recall of there ever being a real line at the bar (we had about 170 guests). Deb and her team literally take care of anything you need and made my entire wedding experience so easy! It is easy for a bride to get stressed during wedding planning, but not when you're working with Jennifer's Garden!
We had a great time at our wedding reception! Working with Deb was so easy and she made sure we had everything we needed or wanted. Jennifer's Garden took care of everything! We had several compliments on the food and environment. It was a grea...
t, stress-free day with no problems! Great experience!
Jennifer's Garden made our wedding so great! We would tell everyone who we know is getting married to look into the venue! Deb the wedding Coordinator she is the BEST she was there for us from the start! She helps you with anything you need and...
she is even helpful on wedding day! The food and service is great! Rooms are big and very nice! It is a really nice venue! 😃
We just got married this past weekend and had our reception at Jennifer's Garden! It was amazing! Deb and the entire staff went above and beyond for us! They took care of everything for us. Deb stayed in contact with me all year, helping i...
n any way she could. Anything I asked for she took care of for us! She responded quickly to every single email or phone call I put out to her. The venue was beautiful!! They decorated for us and cleaned it all up! My cake was beautiful and exactly what I asked for! The food was amazing, especially the chicken and wild rice soup!!
The wait staff was friendly and super helpful! And the bartenders were awesome as well! I am still in shock at my experience at Jennifer's Garden! You don't find customer service like this anymore! If you want a stresss free reception then I highly recommend Jennifer's Garden!
I cannot thank Deb and the staff enough for helping us with our special day! The food was great, the reception room was beautiful, and the rest of the venue was decorated perfect! Our guests loved the cake table because they got to choose from ...
6 different flavors of cake and all were delicious and the corn dogs at the end of the night :) Deb made everything so easy and was very calm, organized, and efficient during the planning and especially on the big day! I would recommend this place to anyone planning a wedding because it was an incredible experience at an affordable price!
The staff went above and beyond my expectations! I wanted elegant but didn't want to have to do any of the work and they made it happen it was better than anything I could have dreamed! We also had some last minute changes with the seating ch...
art and some unexpected guests and they took care of it, I didn't even realize we had unexpected guest until I noticed them bring in some extra chairs and making it work. Very professional and excellent food! Definitely recommend if you want the wedding of your dreams!
Jennifer gardens was the best!! The hall was beautiful the food was excellent my guest had such an amazing time! Deb was such a big help and Lynn was as wel anything you needed they were there I would recommend Jennifer gardens perfect beautifu...
l place for a wedding ceremony and reception!!
Seriously one of the best, if not the best days of my life ever! We felt so supported and welcome every time we went in or contacted with any questions or concerns. The cake and service were great--Deb and a few members of her team even helpe...
d do a quick fix on my dress since it didn't actually bustle! Overall, Deb and her team took care of everything so perfectly--my husband and I have had so many complements from our guests. I would definitely recommend Jennifer's Garden Banquets and Convention Center to anyone looking to get married.
Best day of my life. Our wedding was wonderful. Apparently there was a child from the other wedding running around but I didn't even notice because Deb took care of it. Also I had people who frequent weddings that they had the best wedding food...
at my wedding. They even loved their child's mac and cheese. Loved my cake. It was so beautiful. Would recommend Jennifer's Garden to anyone looking to get married.
Deb and all of her staff were fantastic to work with for our daughter's wedding! We wanted to decorate with a rustic fall decor, including straw bales, corn shocks, wagon wheels, barrels, pumpkins, etc. Deb supported our daughter's wishes fro...
m day 1! While decorating and making a mess with the straw, her staff cleaned up behind us. I kept apologizing for the mess, and they all smiled and said it looked beautiful and the mess was not a problem. It did look beautiful!! Also, Deb was helpful with the dietary needs of some of our guests. A couple of guests needed a gluten free meal, which they provided at no extra charge. We also needed a meal to be pureed for my sister who has cerebral palsy, again it was no extra charge. Deb and the chef were even able to substitute for the salad and desert if necessary for my sister. They went above and beyond our expectations!! We had many compliments on the facility and the food. We would definitely recommend Jennifer's Garden! Deb and all of her staff were so friendly and helpful! We had a great experience working with them.
We had our wedding here on October 1st 2016. The venue is beautiful and Deb and Linda did a great job coordinating everything. Julie was our officiate and did an awesome job!! Everyone loved the food and the cake. We couldn't have asked for a b...
etter day. I Jennifer's Garden is an awesome place to have your wedding!!
Our wedding was this past Saturday at Jennifers Garden in Morris il . I could not have asked for a more wonderful day. From the ceremony to the decor to the hot and delicious dinner . Nothing could have been better. Everything went perfect. D...
eb ,Lynn and the team are amazing . They take care of every detail for your special day. This was a perfect wedding . The prices are reasonable and believe me worth every penny. My decor was beautiful again the food came out hot and delicious my guests gave me compliment after compliment on everything. Thank you Deb for making my day so memorable. Your staff is prompt,polite and professional everything went smoothe and I did not have to do anything but show up. Thank you so very much.
Kimberly Chellino Pachter
We had our wedding last week and it was too perfect to put into words! Deb and her team went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothely and we cannot thank them enough. I wish i could do it all over again because it was just THAT p...
erfect! The hall looked great and we have received dozens of compliments on the food! It was delicious! I would not have changed a thing! Keep up the great work, JG! You guys rock! Thanks again!
--The Saffolds
To say our reception was gorgeous could be considered an understatement. It was absolute perfection. As if the venue being so beautiful and the staff being so incredibly friendly and easy to work with wasn't enough, the food and cake were pheno...
menal! We had family members raving about it asking if we thought Jennifer's would share their recipes - it was that good. The entire planning process was seamless and the night went off without any unpleasant surprises. We couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect reception if we tried. If we had the chance to do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing!
We could not thank Deb and the staff enough for such a perfect day! Our wedding was more perfect than we could have imagined! Deb went the extra mile to make our day perfect. From the big details, down to the smallest details, everything was pl...
anned and executed exactly how we imagined. I would recommend Jennifer's Garden to every bride! We never felt stressed, and always felt very informed with everything throughout the entire planning process. We couldn't have asked for a better day, thanks to Deb and Jennifer's Garden, we will remember our special day forever!!
My husband and I had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Jennifer's Garden on July 9, 2016. The day I toured Jennifer's Garden is the day we booked it. It is absolutely beautiful there! Deb was amazing! She was very easy to get into con...
tact with and promptly responded to my emails. She is very organized and helpful with planning your wedding day. I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable or kind person to assist me with planning my wedding. The ceremony was perfect! Deb and her staff have it down to a science with the line up and flow of the ceremony. Their officiant Julie was incredible as well! She is very personable and fun. She gets to know you and plans the ceremony to go as you want it to. Our ceremony was everything we hoped for and more! Thank you Julie!! Our reception was perfect as well! The room was set up beautifully and we were able to add our personal touches. The food was DELICIOUS! I had many compliments on how good the food was and that it was the best wedding food they had ever had. Not only is the food top-notch, the cake is as well. Jennifer's Garden makes your cake in any design you want. We had a pretty Stanley Cup that not only looked amazing, but tasted great. It was moist and fresh. The entire evening flowed flawlessly from beginning to end and Deb is there for you the entire time. At the end of the night when the reception ended, Deb had packed all of our personal touches and gifts, so my husband and I didn't have to do a thing. Deb is AMAZING! I HIGHLY recommend Jennifer's Garden to everyone!
I just had my wedding this past weekend and I could not say enough good things about Jennifer’s Garden. Everything was so perfect, I still can’t believe that my dream wedding was just as I had pictured it. Deb and her staff went above and beyon...
d to make my day worry free. The food was amazing, the bartenders were on point, and the staff was prompt—making sure everything went smoothly. I could go on and on about how wonderful my day was, but right before I posted this I noticed a review from someone named Sailor Moon or something. First of all the staff here is amazing. While there may be a lot of food on the plate, nobody had an issue with being underfed. People actually told me that they were so stuffed they felt compelled to dance it all off! Another amazing thing about Jennifer’s Garden is that almost every package contains an open bar. So if you’re ordering twelve drinks, maybe you’re misremembering the night. We too elected for the shuttle and it made sure that all of our guests got back to their hotels safely.
I wanted to clarify for those just how stunningly amazing this place truly is. My day was absolutely perfect and my sister, who is having her wedding here next year, I’m sure will be just as amazed as I am. I loved every aspect of my day, and I couldn’t ignore someone speaking so poorly of the place that now has a special place in my, and my families’ heart. Thank you Deb, and all of your staff. My day was beyond perfect! See you next year!!
our wedding was an absolute fairytale, we didn't want it to end. deb and her team made us feel like family and made sure everything was perfect, the food and drinks were amazing, as well as the atmosphere. our family and friends were raving abo...
ut how great everything was and about how much fun they had. I would highly recommend jennifers garden to anyone!
We cannot thank Deb and her staff enough for their work and diligence planning and during our wedding reception. They were organized, professional, well mannered, punctual and friendly. The food here is fantastic and you're able to try a variet...
y of their offerings beforehand to pick what you like the best. We've received several comments about our guests loving the food. They also did a great job of getting everyone a hot plate and making sure our wedding party had time to eat. The venue itself is gorgeous. Outside provides a serene view to capture some photos and for your guests to take a break. There is a suite available for the wedding party, which was nice to visit every so often to use the restroom and take a breath. The inside is strategically setup so even the tables furthest away are close to the head table and dance floor-which is huge by the way. They provided a shuttle from the reception to 2 hotels so all of our guests could have a blast and not worry about driving or having a DD. They provide so many options to tailor this to be your special day. The best part is they don't try and nickel and dime you on price. You pay a price per person and that includes dinner, bar, cake, tax, gratuity, etc. There are no hidden fees!! We could not believe this because every other venue wanted to charge us for small details that Deb laughed about and said "of course that's included, honey." We couldn't imagine working with anyone else because it was truly perfect.
It was amazing! Deb was absolutely wonderful and made sure everything went according to plan. From the ceremony to the hall to the food everything was wonderful!
The venue is beautiful! Deb and her entire team really have the whole wedding thing down to a science! It is really a great value for the money you spend! There is nothing we asked about that she said we couldn't do. Any issues were resolved ri...
ght on the spot! I would recommend Jennifers Garden to anyone looking to take a lot of the stress out of planning a wedding!
I absolutely loved working with Jennifer's Garden! We worked with Deb, who was amazingly helpful and patient. We got a wonderful deal and were able to invite a lot of our family and friends. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and the scenery wa...
s wonderful. They also provided a beautiful wedding cake and helped with the decorations. I was so happy with their work, and I would highly recommend their services.
Couldn't have asked for a better wedding day or venue! Everyone was extremely helpful and it was so easy to plan our wedding with all of Deb's help. I didn't have to worry about anything the day of and everything I asked about was already done ...
or being taken care of. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and all the workers were great! I would definitely recommend jennifer's garden to everyone! Thanks for making our day perfect!
This place is wonderful to have an event. The staff is very polite and helpful. We had a bartender Julie and she was friendly and very professional. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Five stars all the way!!! My husband and I, along with our family and friends are still talking about how awesome everything was the day of our wedding.... and leading up to it!! Deb, along with her staff were very professional, organized, and ...
fun to work with!! A beautiful and clean facility with a convenient location for out of town guests!! And finally... the food...OUTSTANDING!!! I highly recommend Jennifer's Garden, and will use them in the future for all of my party and banquet needs!!! :-)
Kelly O'Shea Peterson
If we could give more then 5 stars we would. Jennifer's Garden was the best place we could have had our wedding at. Deb and the whole staff trully made it a perfect day and blew our expectations away. As stressful as planning a wedding is, they...
were there every step of the way to make things as easiest as possible. We used their officiant Julie to marry us, she was the best and made the ceremony amazing. The day of everything was great. From the set up, to the food, to the cake, to the garden. We could not have asked for anything more. I would reccomend to anyone to have their day here. After its all said and done, Deb and Julie feel like part of your family :) It was the best day of our lives. - Mika & Ryan
The venue is beautiful. The service on the other hand….not so good. Months before the wedding the bride requested the arch be moved under the gazebo so the backdrop was the building not the water. This allowed the bride, groom, wedding party...
, and family to stand in the shade for the ceremony. Some of the people in that list have poor eyesight and the sun would affect there line of vision. The place failed to have the arch set up the day of the rehearsal and had to move it the day of the wedding. The ceremony was beautiful. I do not know anything about the officiant the place provides since the bride and groom had someone else officiate the wedding. The reception service was bad. Immediately after the food was served the cake was already laid out on the table for people to take. Being the MoH I got up and got my whole table and the head table a piece of cake. The head table was the “sweetheart” table and say just the bride and groom. When I sat back down someone took my food. My food wasn’t even out for 10 minutes. I had two bites of my food and set my silverware back on the table symbolizing that I was not finished eating. When I asked someone about it they just said they didn’t have any more and walked away. I later found out that night that they offered a second plate of food to the brother of the groom. Another issue I had was that servers kept taking our drinks. It was not only me but everyone there. I would set my drink down and turn away to talk to someone and reach for my drink that was no longer there. I had ordered maybe 12 drinks and drank only 2 full glasses combined through the whole night. I started to put my glass on the head table and the servers still took the drinks. The servers even cleared the head table before the bride and groom could eat their cake. The bride and groom got up to go table to table and the servers cleared their table. Around 45 minutes (10:45pm) left of the reception the centerpieces were cleared off including the add-ons that we brought. We never saw them again….A bridesmaid and myself was approached to clean out the bridal suite at this time. I refused to clean it out since we are supposed to have it the full duration of the reception. When the last song ended the chairs started to be stacked when there was still people in the room and we felt like we were rushed out. The party favors for the guests were pulled off the table and tossed out as well. The reception ended at 11:30 pm. When I went up to the bridal suite to clean it out the cleaning crew was just walking in there. I felt rushed to clean everything since they stood there watching us and waiting for us to leave. When I went out to the car to put things in my car the lights in the parking lot was shut off it was around 11:45. The bride and groom waited for the shuttle bus service they had paid for to run to the hotels for the night never came and got them. A worker had to use the companies van to shuttling them over to the hotel.
Overall the wedding and venue was beautiful but the staff was rude and pushy. From the two bites of food and the piece of cake I had the food was good. I wish I had more of it and wasn’t taken away. I looked into having my own wedding here and got prices before the wedding. I can say I came home and tossed the information. I will not have my wedding at this place and do not recommend this place to others.
Response from the Vendor on 09/16/2015
We are sorry to hear that your experience at Jennifer's Garden did not live up to its stellar reputation! First and foremost, Jennifer's Garden welcomes any constructive criticism on our service as we are constantly striving to improve. Additio...
nally, if there was an issue during any event, we heartily advocate for the practice of communication. If there is a problem while you are in the facility, tell us while you are here, we will do everything in our power to make your event perfection! As you shared some concerns, we would happily address them! Thank you for mentioning our beautiful arch that has been recently incorporated into our gazebo. This arch is actually a new addition to Jennifer's Garden as it was made as a personal gift to the owner a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, this means that requesting our newly available arch was not possible months ago. Due to the delicate nature of the arch, we must bring the arch indoors when it is not in use. Thus, set up of the arch does not occur until it is requested by the bride. Similarly, like in this situation, without a request for the arch, it remained indoors during the rehearsal. As for the service, many of our bride and grooms elect to have a sweet table, rather than having the cake served. As many brides and grooms have shared with us, this portion of the meal allows people to get up and mingle before dancing commences. As our guests start to rise from their chairs to enjoy a piece of cake or a cup of coffee, this signals our servers that those individuals are finished with their meals. If, however, our servers misunderstood your actions, we heartily apologize. Our Executive Chef strives to deliver excellence at every service and we hope that all our guests are able to enjoy their meals! As the bride and groom provide a set number of guests and plates to be served for their event, Jennifer's Garden produces meals to their exacting standards. To share a more personal anecdote, the brother of the groom at this event jokingly requested two meals on his RSVP as he could not choose between the two options. The bride and groom, sharing in the joke, wanted to ensure that he received both options. We were happy to oblige! Additionally, safety is of utmost importance at Jennifer's Garden. Although Jennifer's Garden invests in quality security, we try to be cognizant of any eventuality. Especially with minors so frequently in the facility, we endeavor to avoid leaving unattended alcohol in easy reach of small hands. Furthermore, in a nod to safety, Jennifer's Garden collects and packages decorations, remaining party favors, and gifts in the reception hall for the bride and groom to take home with them. This service is included in all of our packages to allow the brides and grooms to fully enjoy their whole reception and allow them to pack their car with ease. Moreover, our cleaning policies ensure that the bride and groom do not need to return the following day to clean up or pick up missing items. Finally, as most of our events conclude in the evening, our parking lots lights remain on at all times. It may be that the parking lot next door were switch off, as they keep much shorter hours, but Jennifer's Garden is fully invested in the safety of our client, guests, and staff. As for the shuttle, Jennifer's Garden Shuttle Fleet includes a company van, as you referenced, as we find it easier to maneuver for some of our less-mobile guests. Fear not, the bride and groom were not forgotten!
Jennifer's Garden is a wonderful place to have your wedding ceremony and the reception. Right from the start Deb assured us every detail would be covered and it was true. Everyone working there made our night perfect. They were very attentive t...
o all of our, and our guests' needs the entire night. Everyone raved about how beautiful the venue is, the amazing food, and how well organized everything was. Also, trust Deb when she tells you no one will go home hungry. I was a stress free bride because of Deb.
WOW!!!! Deb went above and beyond for us!!! Everything looked great!!! We received SO many compliments on the food, staff, and venue!!! Plus, we had a blast!!! I would recommend Jennifer's Garden HIGHLY!!
Everything was absolutely perfect for our ceremony and reception at Jennifer's Garden. Deb, Julie, Lynn and staff work very hard to make sure what you want is what you get. The location is perfect and the venue is beautiful. Go check it out for...
yourself - trust me you will not be disappointed.
Deb and her staff did a great job with our reception. We had a fabulous day and loved every minute of it. The food was delicious and our guests are still raving about it. I also loved our custom designed cake. We appreciated all the services th...
ey provided just make sure you check into all the prices before booking.
My husband and I were extremely happy with our reception at Jennifer's Gardens! Walking in, it looked absolutely beautiful! It was arranged perfectly, and they pay such close attention to detail. They made it very easy for us to assign table ar...
rangements and add our special touches. It was all about our day, and all the staff worked to make it extra special for us. I can't explain how many people complimented our venue too!! The food, the cake, the décor... it was all perfect!!
The food was exceptional! We knew from the tasting we would love our food, but it truly was delicious the night of our reception! The quantities were quite generous too. Everyone left full for sure!
Our cake was absolutely beautiful!! I had emailed Deb an image I had seen on Pinterest, and the bakers there created a cake even better than what I had sent them! We loved it!!
I cannot begin to explain how happy we really were with everything. Deb and the staff are amazing!
Jennifer's Garden and Deb did an amazing job with our wedding. The food was great and the lighting and arrangements looked amazing. They accommodated to all of our needs. Everyone Loved the venue and I would absolutely suggest Jennifer's Garden...
to others!
Jennifer's Garden is the epitome of first class service. My wife and I feel so lucky to have chosen Jennifer's Garden as our venue. The attention to detail is second to none. When you go into something like this, it is always nice to be surroun...
ded by people who care and are confident. The staff was confident, courteous, and accommodating. Deb and Lynn made everything we needed happen and without hesitation. From the food to the beautiful grounds and fountain, Jennifer's Garden made the choice an easy one for us. We would highly recommend Jennifer's Garden to anyone looking for the perfect spot and staff who pay attention to the details. The little things like the staff collecting our table decorations and boxing the gifts up for us are just some examples of them going above and Beyond. Everyone said it was the best wedding and experience they had ever been to, so smooth and coordinated.
We would love to say thank you for an excellent wedding and we couldn't have made it flawless without you!!
Brim wedding 6-27-15
Our dreams came true on our wedding day and the staff at Jennifers Garden had a huge hand in making it happen. We had no worries or concerns because Deb and Lynn assured us that our day would be perfect, and it was. The food was wonderful!! Our...
guests were very grateful and satisfied. They even have my groom extra soup because he loved it so much! We recommend this venue to all couples. It was truly the best day of our lives! Thanks again Deb!
Our wedding was everything and more we could have ever wanted. from the day we signed the contract to the wedding day, Deb was always there and explained everything and did everything she could to help us be more relaxed than stressed. the food...
was beyond amazing and delicious! the lighting in the room was perfect and her team did an awesome job decorating the head table, the cake table, and decorating the stair case. we wanted an outside ceremony and even with slight rain we were able to still get an outside ceremony. Julie was the best person we could have ever had to marry us. she made it a fun romantic ceremony and rocked behind the bar making awesome drinks! overall Deb and her team was amazing and we couldn't have had a better night. I recommend anyone who wants to have a perfect wedding to have it at Jennifer's Garden!
I attended a wedding two weeks ago and have to tell you this place is not only beatiful but the best wedding I have attended . The food was outstanding, the service was the best,the bartender was a sweet heart and all the staff was extremely h...
elpful. The lady in charge and all her staff worked very hard to ensure ever last detail. I can not say enough good things about this place it simply was the most beatiful wedding I have attended. I would recommend this place it was excellent top notch all the way
Our Wedding was fantastic!
Deb and her team did everything they could to make sure our day was perfect. The food was great!! It was so easy to plan a wedding with the help of Deb and her team. We used Julie the officiant to marry us and ...
she did a wonderful job. Many of our guests commented on how great the food was and how beautiful the ceremony was. HIGHLY recommended for a wedding venue. We did not have to do a thing. Everything was included--and everything looked beautiful!!
I can't say enough good things about this venue. Thank you Deb, Julie, Lynn, Justin and Bob for all of your hard work and for making our day one of the best of our lives!!!!
From the time we started planning our day a year and a half ago, we knew we selected the best place for our wedding. Deb is an amazing person who makes sure that your day is everything that you want and more! Deb makes sure that everything is ...
perfect from the decor to the timing of your event so you don't have to worry about a thing; which is something that not every venue can boast about. The food selection is amazing and the quality is exceptional. They work at making every little detail of your vision come true.
We attended 3 wedding receptions at Jennifer's Garden prior to our own, and we always dreamed that's where we would have our reception. We already knew how lovely the venue was, but we didn't know how amazing Deb was. All that took was just one...
meeting with her and we knew we had to have our reception there. Deb is so incredible at what she does. She is so organized, patient, and helpful, and she does such a good job of taking care of so many different details of planning that can be very stressful. You can tell she enjoys it, too! All we had to do was come in and sample their delicious food and cake, decide what we wanted to feed our guests, putz around Pinterest a little for cake decorating ideas, and she basically took care of the rest. Of course, no wedding is complete without a little unforeseen excitement along the way, so when I showed up alone to set up the day before because my family had to take an unexpected trip to the ER with my brother, Deb and one of her employees stepped up and helped me with all the last minute touches. To be honest, there wasn't much to be done when I got there because they had already decorated the table for me with props I had dropped off at our final meeting, they set the favors at each place setting, and surprised me by decorating the beautiful staircase for us at no charge. The room looked gorgeous, the food was delicious, and the cake looked more beautiful than imagined. The entire night was literally perfect. I cannot thank Deb and her staff enough for helping making our wedding night so amazing! I highly, HIGHLY recommend them!
We had our wedding reception here on 10/25/2014 and it was amazing! Every detail of the room was attended to and it was breathtaking! All of our guests complimented us on the venue and the decor, we got compliments on the food, the bar, the cak...
e, and everyone said they had a great time! :) Deb is right there and is willing to help throughout the whole night and ready to help with any questions. We only had a few small issues, like the transport van not being there for a few guests, but they didn't mind walking, and people saying they felt rushed through dinner, but still had plenty to eat! Overall, a great night and I'd reccomend jennifers to anyone looking for a reception venue!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/14/2014
We are sorry that some of your guests chose to walk to their hotels instead of wait for the shuttle service. Due to the high volume of guests and the multitude of hotels in the area, the shuttle does require some wait time, but the service cont...
inues to run until all of our guests are returned safely to their hotels.
In addition, we are sorry to hear that your guests felt rushed during dinner. We try to provide each guest with quality service and individual attention. If this attention was misinterpreted, we apologize! Nevertheless, we appreciate your feedback and will definetly take your comments into consideration for our future guests!
Thank you again for having your event at Jennifer's Garden!
Jennifer's Garden is the perfect spot for your wedding! Debbie, the owner, is there to support you and give you all and anything you need the entire time. The food was unbelievably amazing! To be honest, we went to a tasting where there were...
many people that were getting married that year and the food was mediocre. On the day of our wedding, everyone was saying it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding ever! And it was! It was amazing! We had appetizers during cocktail hour (get the Cajun shrimp!), cheese trays and open bar. Dinner was grazing and our stations were all delicious. We had a beef tenderloin, chicken, soup and salad, mixed veggies and dessert table. Then we had a late-night package that included an omelet bar which was a huge success. The room looked so beautiful and Debbie and her entire staff worked tirelessly to ensure we had the wedding of our dreams, which we did! The gardens outside are beautiful and our guests were so happy with all the room they had to linger and enjoy the evening. It was the most amazing night!
Everything was exactly how I imagined it. The food was delicious, the lighting was amazing, the service was excellent! Deb is a wonderful person to work with and she made sure that my reception went off without a hitch. I will definitely be rec...
ommending this location to my friends!
We celebrated our daughter and son-in-law's wedding reception at Jennifer's Garden, Morris, Illinois. The facility was very clean, beautifully decorated, and extremely accommodating. Deb and her staff were were helpful, pleasant, professional...
, skilled and organized. We did not need to ask for anything during the reception, nor were there any issues. They were on top of everything, leaving us free to enjoy the celebration and our guests. The food was excellent and the beverage selections were terrific. As a matter of fact our guests are still complimenting on the delicious food and lovely accommodation. We highly recommend Jennifer's Garden and we are grateful to Deb and her staff for providing such a lovely wedding reception for our family and friends.
Jennifer's Garden and Deb made my wedding day one that I will never forget! It was the most amazing day I could have ever asked for and everything was absolutely perfect. The venue inside and out was everything I asked for, the service to the t...
ables could not have been better. The food was amazing and everyone had nothing but good things to say about how beautiful the day was. The only complaint I have is about my cake. It was not what I had picked out and it was much smaller than it should have been. It did not look professional and I was very disappointed with it. That is the only negative about my entire day and if that was the only thing I can complain about I can handle it! I was more than satisfied with everything they did for me and it truly was the best day of my life because of them!
We had our wedding reception at Jennifer’s Garden in November of 2013. We went to a few venues before we found Jennifer’s Garden and they just did not compare in quality and price. We fell in love the first day we toured the venue and booked i...
t that same visit. I could not have been more happy anywhere else. Deb is such a kind, compassionate, and organized woman to have running the show. I honestly can say that my reception was 100% perfect. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. The food was excellent, it was beautiful inside, and everything went smoothly. The cake was breathtaking. I found a picture of a wedding cake on pinterest and asked Deb if they could make a replica, she said no problem. When we saw the cake, I couldn’t help but cry. Not only did they make a replica but they made it even more amazing. I would refer this venue to anyone, Jennifer’s Garden made my wedding everything and more.
Every bride dreams of a beautiful wedding with an amazing reception. When I saw Jennifer's Garden for the first time, I knew that is where I wanted our reception to take place. My experience was nothing short of amazing. Deb makes sure that you...
have exactly what you need to make your wedding perfect. She works so hard to make your dream reception take place. The day of my rehearsal, when I showed up to decorate the venue, Deb had a surprise for me! She decorated our tables, and let us have a bigger reception room for no extra charge. We were overwhelmed by her generosity. Her staff is so professional and kind. They make you and your wedding party feel so cared for during your most special day. There is no where else that would have treated us so special. I am so thankful for Jennifer's Garden, and for the amazing experience that we had. I have already recommended Jennifer's Garden to all of my friends, and I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants an amazing reception.
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