When we set out to plan our wedding, we prioritized two things: food & fun. So, we chose a somewhat unconventional wedding venue in L'Andana because we wanted our guests to actuall...y enjoy the food! We rented out the entire space for our wedding day (about 125 people) and had an exceptional experience. The Tuscan venue inspired a lot of our decor decisions - we went with long, rectangular tables that were decorated with green garlands and gold terrariums. In between the chandeliers, we draped bistro lighting, and our seating chart was actually a handmade greenery wall with individual table cards.
I would 100% do my wedding there again - especially with Shannon leading the charge. She was an unbelievable wedding coordinator who made sure our event was flawless. She managed all of the vendors so well, that when I got there after our ceremony, I was stunned to see how beautifully everything turned out (better than I could have ever imagined).
Some additional pro tips for brides who are deciding on a venue:
- L'Andana's food is exceptional and everything was handmade, day-of. No frozen appetizers, no cookie cutter menus. Our guests enjoyed shrimp skewers, butternut squash risotto cakes, tuna tartar, arancini, and calamari appetizers. For entrees, we served filet mignon, halibut and L'Andana's crazy good bolognese.
- You do not have to ask your guests what they want to eat in advance and keep track of their responses/provide them to L'Andana. You narrow down your selections in advance and your guests decide THAT day what they want. Oh! And if your guests have food allergies, they will basically accommodate anything/make it their personal mission to make sure those guests eat.
- They don't nickel and dime you like other venues. There's no venue fee and they don't charge you for chairs, linens, etc. (things most places already own but charge you for anyway).
- Your wedding will be unique, not the same that other wedding venues churn out every weekend, and that's definitely one of the best things about having a wedding there. I loved it so much that I hope to make it our go-to event space for all future gatherings.
Thank you to Shannon for being the absolute best. We couldn't have done it without you.