Tuscan Style with Gorgeous Grounds
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Russo family proudly announces their newest wedding and special events venue in Cottleville, MO. Its design concept perfectly marries rustic and modern Tuscan décor in a beautiful natural setting. You and your partner can say, "I do," in one of the country's most tranquil and romantic locations.
Piazza Messina is an 8,000-square-foot private event space on 14 ½ acres of agricultural land. It features a restaurant, ballroom, and indoor and outdoor bar overlooking a beautiful four-acre lake. One of the most unique features of Piazza Messina is the seamless transition from an indoor to an outdoor setting, including a wraparound-covered entrance with a view of the lake. You can swap your vows by the water as your loved ones watch on before enjoying cocktail hour under the warm Missouri sun. After glasses have been clinked and stories shared, celebrate with your guests in the ballroom, personalized by the colors, decor, and theme of your love story. Whether a small, intimate gathering or more than 300 of your closest friends and family, you can all dine like kings and queens before hitting the dance floor to party the night away.
The staff at Piazza Messina has decades of experience catering at weddings and looks forward to helping you plan the perfect menu. You can speak with the head chef and the wedding planner to organize every course from starter through dessert, and they will be careful to note any dietary requirements guests may have. Before the wedding day, you can arrange a tasting session with Piazza Messina to experience how delicious their food is.
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Starting prices
Reception:
$1,600
Ceremony:
$650
Bar services:
$17 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Nov.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.070 reviews
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Piazza Messina is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional service, stunning setting, and delicious food. The staff, including coordinators such as Avery, Emily, and Brenna, are commended for their helpfulness and professionalism throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Reviewers highlight the beautiful location, efficient staff, inclusive packages, and seamless execution of events, making Piazza Messina a top choice for weddings. The venue's own catering service received accolades for its fantastic food, and the all-inclusive offerings, including decorations and clean-up, were appreciated by couples, ensuring a stress-free and memorable experience.Review photos
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Laura M
5.0
12/11/2024
Overall great experience. A lot was done in email which can get tricky since most mailboxes try to filter messages. But that isn’t the venue’s fault. Everyone raved about the cake afterwards and dinner was good too. We really enjoyed Piazza Messina.
Jordyn C
5.0
11/14/2024
Piazza Messina did a fantastic job for our ceremony and reception. We planned our wedding with the event coordinator in only six months! They listened to what we wanted for our wedding vision and made it come true.
The staff are very kind and I heard several family members give compliments about the location and the workers.
We also loved the brunch wedding option for us including a brunch wedding menu for food. Which was delicious! Thank you again for everything.
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Divinity A
5.0
8/06/2024
I can't say enough great things about The Piazza Messina—it was absolutely perfect. From start to finish, everything went smoothly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Planning our wedding was a breeze, thanks to Avery and Mark. They were so responsive and made sure we felt comfortable every step of the way. We never felt overwhelmed or stressed, which is a huge win, especially while in the middle of our last year of college. The staff were incredible—quick, efficient, and super friendly. They took care of everything so seamlessly that we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Jeff met my parents when they visited the venue for a meeting and they mentioned how friendly and easy he was to talk to. They knew what we needed before we even asked. Since the venue is owned by Russo’s Catering, the food was fantastic. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious everything was. The bar service was equally impressive; drinks were served smoothly and they even included our signature drinks. The ceremony was stunning because the venue itself was gorgeous, and we even had the delightful surprise of deer peeking through in the background. It added a magical touch that our guests are still talking about. Even though we weren’t there to see it, we heard the cleanup was done in record time. The staff’s efficiency was clear, and it was great knowing they handled everything so well. I even got to talk to Justin who was overseeing our event and was ensuring every detail was how we wanted it. Overall, The Piazza Messina made our wedding day truly unforgettable. If you’re looking for a venue with fantastic service, amazing food, and a beautiful setting, this is the place. We’re so grateful for everything they did and couldn’t recommend them more!
Danielle B
5.0
7/22/2024
Everyone we worked with or talked with at Piazza Messina was amazing. We had the pleasure of working with coordinator Avery. Her attention to detail, great communication and helpfulness really helped to ensure things when smoothly. Besides having a gorgeous location, we loved that they also do their own catering (including cake!). Our guests kept commenting on how good the food was! I don’t normally write reviews but I had to for this. I highly recommend Piazza Messina for your wedding!!
Vendor response 07/23/2024
Thank you, Danielle!
Charlotte K
5.0
7/16/2024
This was a beautiful venue for our wedding day! Avery made our whole booking, planning, and set-up process very smooth. Excellent food, cake, drinks, and service. We had the best day. Thank you, Piazza Messina!
Frank M
5.0
5/28/2024
Avery (event coordinator) was great and the Russos were very helpful in helping us navigate a major storm during the ceremony hour.
Taylor F
5.0
2/20/2024
Overall, I was very pleased with the services we received at the Piazza Messina. It was reasonably priced for all the services offered and Avery was a joy to work with. They set up all of the decor as I requested the morning and made it look even better than I imagined. The food was delicious. The service was even better. I had so many compliments of what a beautiful wedding it was and that was largely due to the Piazza Messina. Thank you for everything!
Dylanna J
5.0
11/20/2023
Just perfect! Everything about this venue made my day so amazing. The coordinator was always easy to get a hold Of, the staff was great, and the catering that was included was perfect!
Haley P
5.0
9/20/2023
Best venue EVER. From the food, the staff and my event coordinator, Brenna, everything was absolutely TOP notch. It’s been over a month since my wedding and I still have people telling me how awesome & the venue was!!
Maria W
5.0
9/06/2023
I can't recommend Piazza Messina enough! They made some of the more complicated parts of the wedding planning process simple and straightforward. I loved that Piazza Messina served as a one-stop-shop handling set-up, food, drinks, cake, some decorations, table linens, and clean-up - no need to hire and coordinate separate vendors for each. The venue and grounds are simply beautiful. The lake made a great photo spot for us and our guests, and we simply added some greenery and reused ceremony florals on the interior and it looked gorgeous with the lanterns provided! We had a mid-June wedding day with mild weather, so our guests loved the flexibility to spend time inside or enjoy the open air patio and bar areas throughout the evening. Even a couple months later, our guests are raving about the food and drinks, especially the hickory smoked pork roast! Thanks, Piazza Messina!
Abigail M
5.0
7/17/2023
We could not have chosen a better venue! All the staff at the Piazza Messina were incredibly helpful, professional, and detail oriented on making this the most perfect day ever. Emily, was my venue coordinator, and she made sure that every detail was exactly as we had discussed!
As a bridal party we utilized the bridal cottage for the women, which was beautiful, clean, and spacious for a large bridal party. We were able to accommodate for 27 hair and make up services that day with the help up 5 different artists! The gentlemen were more than happy with the grooms loft, as it too was clean, edgy, and provided accommodation for a large bridal party!
Following suit, we did choose to use the company catering (RUSSO’s catering), as this was one of the largest factors in choosing this venue. Being a baseball family we chose to do stations for our dinner and has a first base, second base, third base, and home (dessert) stations. The food was presented well, stayed warm, and received many compliments throughout the night and the days following the wedding! In fact, many of our guests were trying to box up what was left to take home LOL!
I could not have been happier with the decision we made to use the piazza as an all day venue! We chose to stay and never leave, despite the forecast predicting lots of rain! Have no fear, we had pictures that were inside the venue just as beautiful as the outside!!
If you’re looking for the perfect place, look no farther than the Piazza Messina!! On the fence? Reach out or stop by for one of their weekly events like Sunday Sips and see what it’s all about!!
Courtney I
5.0
7/05/2023
This place was a dream. We toured multiple venues before this and they all felt like a sales pitch. The Russos talked to us like normal people, having normal conversations with us while touring the property - Asking us where we worked, what we liked to do, all those things. No pressure at all. This was a no brainer for us.
All of the employees that worked our wedding day were so kind and attentive. Not to mention the venue itself is absolutely beautiful. We were lucky enough that the weather cooperated and we were able to get married outside, but the indoor option we were perfectly fine with as well. We were so happy to lock down this place as we are not "crafty" as most wedding couples. We added next to nothing regarding our own decor, but thise place is so beautiful on its own that really nothing needs to be added. Tablecloths, napkins, silverware, all the things that other places may require you to provide, were already provided.
They do require you to use their catering service, but honestly the food is SO GOOD! Our vendors were so excited for the food and we've been told by multiple people that this is the best wedding food they've ever had.
Kenzie P
5.0
4/27/2023
Our wedding day was perfect!! Piazza Messina was the perfect venue!! We had the ceremony and reception there and they do all the food, alcohol, and cake, which made it so much easier for us! Plus everything tasted soooo good! We rented the bridal cottage and groom's loft too so once we were there for the day we did not have to leave which saved me so much stress! The cottage is beautiful and me and my bridal party had so much fun hanging out there all morning! Brenna was great to work with as our coordinator and set up all our decor the day of so we did not have to worry about anything! I would recommend Piazza to anyone and everyone!!
Lauren H
5.0
2/09/2023
I can't say enough good things about Piazza Messina!!! Truly the best, most beautiful wedding venue and I'm so so thankful we had our day there. Emily, our wedding coordinator, was amazing!! She answered all my questions and was so professional and sweet! From the food tasting event, the planning meeting, to the rehearsal and our wedding day, Piazza Messina has you covered. Everyone knows Russo's Catering is the best but we are still getting compliments on the food at our wedding & our late night snack of Toasted Ravioli's! Piazza Messina keeps it easy for couples by having everything be all inclusive. They truly know what they're doing and we had the best day because of Piazza Messina and Emily!
Vendor response 02/10/2023
Thank you, Lauren! We are so happy you had a great experience!
Andrea D
5.0
12/23/2022
Piazza Messina is an amazing venue!! Emily was our event coordinator and she did an outstanding job! I did not have to worry about anything on my wedding day because Emily and the team did such a great job. We had 250 guests and had to flip the space in between the ceremony and reception - they completed the flip in 30 min, and our guests could still comfortably mingle in the bar area. We hardly needed decorations because Piazza Messina is beautiful on its own, and had lovely Christmas decor for our December wedding. The bridal party was able to get ready on-site in the bridal cottage, and we took our photos on-site because there is a variety of photo opportunities. This made for a smooth schedule and no stress on our wedding day! I can't say enough great things about this venue! It is obvious the Russos and all the staff at Piazza Messina care about making your event as perfect as possible.
Katie G
5.0
10/11/2022
It was a BEAUTIFUL place for a fall wedding. Our guests loved getting to take photos with the different backdrops— can’t be beat! And the inside is just as beautiful. The owners made us feel very special and taken care of. Couldn’t recommend this venue enough. <3
Taylor B
5.0
10/10/2022
Piazza Messina is the perfect place to have as a venue. You can not go wrong with choosing Piazza with everything they have to offer. Everything went better than planned. Also, Emily is excellent to work with, and the day wouldn't have gone so well without her. Russo's does a great job across the board.
Lindsay V
5.0
8/31/2022
Piazza Messina is a beautiful venue! The indoor and outdoor spaces are absolutely stunning! We got so many compliments from our guests on the space. Additionally, all of Russo’s staff was great to work with and the food was phenomenal! Emily was our wedding coordinator and she did a great job planning and organizing our event!
Lindsey M
5.0
7/29/2022
Our wedding day at Piazza Messina was an absolute dream! Emily was so helpful from day one and went above and beyond our expectations. The day went so well, I could not be happier with our decision to have our wedding here. They truly made our wedding a dream come true.
Jen M
3.0
7/14/2022
We got married here 2 months ago. I emailed them multiple times about issues with staff. We also paid for 3 hours of open premium and at our reception we were refused premium drinks. The bartender had zero personality, and she acted like she didn't want to be there. After our ceremony I asked for a
Chardonnay and was refused. She told me it was only champagne and vodka. Well, as the bride, I know what we paid for... I looked for our "Wedding Planner" and I was not able to find her. My photographer said she was on the patio with other couples discussing another event. When I walked out to chat she was nowhere to be found. Needless to say, the wedding planner couldn't be bothered. She didn't do much at our wedding & our reception. Brenna wasn't there to direct anything during our reception. We had to decide when it was time to cut the cake and when it was time eat. I was told this would be done for us. Just some undue pressure on our wedding day. We did not let these few bad things ruin our day.
I am still waiting for a response regarding the emails I sent the owner about these issues over 6 weeks ago.
Now that, that is out. Let's talk about the good stuff! The food was amazing as well as the staff serving food! I highly recommend the food! Our guests were very pleased with the quality and quantity of all of it! We got married at 10 am and after the ceremony we did a few pics while guests had hors d'oeuvres.
When we got done and made to our way to our table there were two plates with two of each of the hors d'oeuvres, which I thought was so nice. The place was very clean and nicely decorated.
The wait staff was fabulous!
We tried to get piazza Messina to make this right. Still no response.
Samantha C
4.0
6/03/2022
Piazza Messina is an absolutely beautiful venue. It was everything I wanted for my wedding from the aesthetic to the surrounding landscape. The fact that they also do all of the food and the cake made it even better. Mark was amazing to work with and is extremely nice and accommodating. We did have some issues with our initial coordinator in the beginning which made things a bit stressful, but Mark stepped in and help alleviate some of our concerns. Our coordinator ended up leaving about halfway through and our new coordinator, Brenna, was so much better and easier to work with. There was a Mothers Day brunch scheduled for the morning of our wedding which didn't allow our vendors access until later in the day. We were initially concerned with the time restrictions but Mark and his staff made sure we were able to get everything done on time. We had a few issues with our food the day of but hardly anything to write home about. The event staff was all incredibly friendly and professional as well. Overall, Piazza was amazing and the perfect setting for our special day.
Cindy E
5.0
5/03/2022
We had my daughter's wedding at Pizza Messina and they were wonderful to deal with. The building is beautiful and the staff is very professional. I highly recommend Piazza Messina.
Emily S
4.0
3/21/2022
Piazza was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for our wedding. We had a great experience with Mark during our tour and follow up meeting. The venue/catering staff at the wedding & reception were accommodating, the bartenders and servers were the best I've ever experienced at a wedding, and the room flip and set up went off perfectly! When we shifted our ceremony inside the week of, they offered a perfect arbor for us to be married in front of! Our only issue was communication with our coordinator, Brenna. She was great at responding to emails, but we barely saw her on the day, which was not what we expected. I still highly recommend the Russo's and Piazza Messina!
Bridget S
5.0
2/15/2022
We toured Piazza back in January of 2021- a year before our wedding. The Russo brothers own the place- Mark gave us a personal tour of the place complete with a bucket of beer! My dad literally said “I don’t know why you’d get married anywhere else!” The space is intimate and cozy but also huge and a perfect place for a party. Kay was our event coordinator until she left Piazza for a different position and we were hooked up with Brenna. We had coordinated so many small details with Kay that I was nervous about the execution of the event with someone new but it all went so well. My literal only regret is that we didn’t take the leftovers home. We obviously were concerned about other things and did not even think about it! The room flip was seamless, the Piazza staff and my details coordinator transformed the room from a romantic ceremony into a whimsical wintery reception. The chandeliers had eucalyptus, there was gold chargers and navy napkins on ivory table cloths and a wooden royal seating down the center of the room. My dream. The bartenders killed it- a signature drink “Finn and Tonic” was being poured right and left, not a single person waited for a drink. The food was delicious- stations in different corners of the room kept the guests intrigued. Amazing. I can’t suggest the Russo crew enough!
Rachel N
5.0
2/12/2022
Having our wedding at Piazza Messina was an absolute dream! Emily Otto was our coordinator and made sure our day ran smoothly. The food was delicious and the venue was beautiful. We did our ceremony and reception back to back and they did a great job with the room flip. Highly recommend having your event at Piazza!
Jessica H
5.0
1/03/2022
Piazza Messina was the perfect venue for our wedding. We worked with Emily and she was incredibly helpful and patient as we planned and replanned our wedding day (covid-ugh). Emily was flexible and made it so easy for us to add personal touches throughout the day. She was also so helpful in the planning process and made sure we had everything in order before the big day.
If you are looking for a Venue that does it all, choose this one! They have beautiful centerpieces and it was all included. We hardly had to bring anything to add to the space. We loved that there was in outdoor space available for guests. We also originally planned on having our ceremony outside because it is such a beautiful spot, but weather wouldn't allow. We were blown away with how beautiful the ceremony turned out indoors and how quickly they flipped the room over afterwards. Everything from start to finish was perfect.
The food was also SO good. We had our rehearsal dinner here and were really impressed with how good it all was. Our guests are still telling us that this was the best wedding food they have ever had!
Alexandra V
5.0
12/12/2021
We are so happy we chose Piazza as our wedding reception venue! We worked directly with Mark Russo and Kay Flavin and they were an absolute joy to work with. They were so accommodating and always answered my (1 million) questions promptly. The reception went so smoothly and our guests had the most amazing time! The food is amazing, the service is wonderful and they provide sooo much in their packages.
Haley C
5.0
12/06/2021
Piazza Messina, and Kay really are phenomenal. The venue is beautiful, the grounds are gorgeous, beautifully kept, and provide plenty of amazing places for photos. Like so many others, our original date in 2020 was postponed due to the pandemic, and they made the rescheduling process as painless as possible when venues were refusing to reaccomodate or refund monies to couples at the time. With so much uncertainty, frustration, and disappointment, they handled everything with grace, patience, and kindness. Their flexibility meant the world to a freaked out bride. Kay, really, is a bright light out there. She was so communicative, responsive, helpful, and cheerful as we muddled through the planning process, and made everything a breeze as far as set up. I really had nothing to worry about. I couldn't thank this venue and team enough. My wedding ceremony and reception were beautiful, everything I dreamed of, and more. Thank you guys!
Vendor response 12/07/2021
Oh my goodness you are too sweet! Working with you and Matt was so easy and fun, and we we...
re glad to get to celebrate with you, even more than a year later! Best wishes for a happy marriage! - Kay
Kayla S
5.0
10/26/2021
Piazza Messina was everything we dreamed of and more! The venue itself is just beautiful then adding in all our decor for the reception just made it that much more. Kay the event coordinator was more than helpful with the whole process, and any last minute changes and setting up the decor. We also catered Russo’s and the food was phenomenal. We couldn’t be happier with how smoothly everything went. Thank you piazza Messina for everything!!
Vendor response 10/26/2021
Thank you so much Kayla! We loved celebrating you both with a stunning fall wedding!! We w...
ish you a lifetime of happiness together!
-Kay
Kylie B
5.0
10/20/2021
We had our ceremony and reception at Piazza Messina September 18th and everything was perfect! We received so many compliments on how beautiful Messina is and what a great time everyone had! Being able to get ready on-site in the bridal cottage was a huge thing that we were looking for in a venue, and Messina's was the absolute best! Our event planner, Brenna, was very thorough and made sure that every detail was planned out. Everything was absolutely perfect and we cannot thank you enough!
Brenda A
5.0
10/18/2021
So aside from the venue being so beautiful, I have to mention that a big reason we chose this location was because of the owner Mark. From the first point of contact over email and in person he was not only Professional but also sweet, welcoming and overall so fun to chat with. We were sold off of that but also how he was open to whatever we wanted to do. All staff we came into contact were great from those at the bar, those setting up, One even helped with making sure my dress was perfect when I walked out to the ceremony which I will always be grateful for. Our coordinator Kay was nothing less than amazing. She always responded to my questions no matter how many I had and was always professional, patient and friendly.
I highly recommend renting out their cottage. It’s Adorable, spacious, clean and perfect to have for that day. We loved the property day one and a year after booking they had some updates that added so much more to our day. I utilized vendors from their list and they did not fail us at all.
I have received nothing but compliments on their food. Everyone loved that we did stations and that not only there was a variety but also tasted great! We definitely will consider booking for any future events we may have.
Vendor response 10/18/2021
You are too sweet, Brenda, thank you so much! It was a blast working with you and Ben to c...
reate such a gorgeous event! Best wishes,
-Kay
Lisa B
4.0
10/04/2021
Venue is beautiful! Food was delicious !
They lost our cake topper which was a huge disappointment!
Tammy B
5.0
9/05/2021
We couldn’t say enough good things about this venue for our wedding 3 weeks ago! The Russo family really made us feel like we were a part of their family. The facility is gorgeous, the food was excellent, and we are so grateful for the help Emily gave us on our big day. Have your wedding here, the lake and use of the pergola is sooo worth it! Thank you and God Bless! ❤️
Abby T
5.0
8/29/2021
Couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. Kay Flavin was the best consultant ever, super responsive to any email and very organized. It was so nice to have the venue, bar, food, and cake all wrapped up into one. The food/cake were absolutely delicious and the venue looked amazing. It was nice to have an outdoor area as well for guest to sit and chat if they didn't want to dance so they didn't have to scream over the music. The serving staff was super fun as well. Highly recommend you will definitely not be disappointed.
Vendor response 09/07/2021
Thank you Abby! We loved working with you and Nolan on a gorgeous summer wedding! Best wis...
hes,
-Kay
Kaylann J
5.0
7/06/2021
Could not have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding day! The cottage was fantastic for getting ready with beautiful natural lighting. Our guests complimented the venue so many times and loved the flow of indoor and outdoor areas to spread out and spend time in. The food was phenomenal and the team/servers were on point! Kay was wonderful with coordination and making sure our day included everything we wanted and more. Russo’s really cares and takes pride in all that they do, and makes sure you leave feeling satisfied! I wish we could get married every year so we could experience how perfect this place is over and over!
Vendor response 07/06/2021
Thank you so much Kaylann! It was so much fun working with you to bring your gorgeous wedd...
ing theme come to life! We wish you the happiest marriage. - Kay
Brittany G
5.0
6/01/2021
We had the perfect day beginning with makeup and hair in the cottage. Plenty of space for all your needs and so convenient to keep the flow of the day smooth and easy! We had endless compliments from our guests between the ceremony space at the pergola and the venue as a whole. The appetizers, dinner and cake are still being complimented weeks later.
Throughout the planning process, Kay was attentive and timely to every question or concern! Planning a wedding from 500 miles was easy with her responsiveness and help! The owners are the nicest people who took their time to have genuine conversations throughout the weekend affairs. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience for the best day of our lives!
Vendor response 06/01/2021
Thank you so much Brittany! We had a blast celebrating you and Joe!
- Kay
Shannon B
5.0
4/02/2021
Russos catering and the Piazza Messina were truly amazing. They made the entire wedding planning process enjoyable. They venue is so accommodating and responded so quickly to any of our questions. The day of the wedding couldn’t be more perfect. The staff set up our decor perfectly and the food was delish. Everything was perfect thanks to their awesome team!
Vendor response 04/05/2021
We had a blast working with you and Alex, and wish you the happiest life together. Thanks ...
for letting us be a part of your special day!
Mandy R
5.0
2/19/2021
Piazza Messina is absolutely amazing and made all of our wedding dreams come true! Courtney was our wedding coordinator and was extremely accommodating with everything throughout the entire planning process and always managed to make sure I was worry free. She was so helpful and was there to make sure everything turned out absolutely perfect for us. She really went above and beyond with everything. Such a huge thank you to the entire staff and Russos catering! Highly recommend to anyone!!
Vendor response 02/22/2021
Thanks Mandy, it was so much fun working with you, Pat, and your mom! Congrats to you both...
and I wish you the best :)
Courtney
Meredith N
5.0
1/02/2021
We worked with Piazza for 3 wedding events this year and each and every one was so wonderful. The venue is gorgeous, the staff is so friendly and considerate, and each event went off without a hitch! They have a well oiled machine of staff and could not have been easier to work with. Cannot thank the Russo’s team enough!
Vendor response 01/04/2021
Thank you so much Meredith! We loved celebrating you and Kyle (all 3 times!). We wish you ...
the happiest marriage.
Alexandra C
5.0
11/02/2020
It's hard enough planning a wedding, let alone one during a pandemic. We got married on 10/31/2020 and Piazza Messina is hands down the best venue and has some of the best staff. They were so accommodating and Kay, the event coordinator, was always available and a huge help in the planning process. If you are looking for a beautiful venue with awesome staff and the scenery to boot, Piazza Messina is it1
Vendor response 11/02/2020
Thank you Allie! We loved hosting your gorgeous fall wedding, it was the perfect day!
Courtney I
5.0
10/08/2020
Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Our wedding planner Kay was extremely helpful, and the entire staff went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Piazza Messina!
Vendor response 10/08/2020
Thank you Courtney, it was so fun working with you, and we wish you and Tyler the best!
~...
Kay
Jerry W
5.0
10/03/2020
Piazza Messina was a tremendous venue to host a wedding and reception. Our host, Emily Otto, worked with us and made sure all of our needs were met. She also helped us ensure that we could have a wedding safely during this time of Covid. The Russo family was also there to make sure we got whatever we needed. Their staff was polite and ready to serve. From rehearsal to tear down, these people catered to any and every need and want.
Let’s not forget the food! Absolutely sensational. I’m normally not a fan of buffets, but they were on their game. The salads were cold, the meals were hot. From the bacon appetizer to the gooey butter dessert, guests have complimented us on the selection, the venue and the food.
Wedding are meant to make a lifetime of memories. The Russo family and Piazza Messina are definitely responsible for ours. Cannot thank them and Emily Otto enough.
Maureen T
5.0
9/14/2020
Piazza Messina is an absolutely gorgeous venue & we are so glad we chose to have our wedding there. It was stunning & everything turned out perfect. We had the pleasure of working with Kay. She was amazing especially with the covid guidelines & helping us reschedule the wedding after we had to postpone. The bridal cottage is absolutely adorable & my bridesmaids & I had a wonderful time getting ready there! Our guests raved about the food & service & just loved Piazza Messina! We couldn’t have asked for more! I’m sad it’s over :)
Vendor response 09/14/2020
Thank you so much Maureen! It was so great working with such a flexible and positive bride...
, we were so happy to host your wedding. We wish you and John a long, blessed marriage!
-Kay
Christine B
5.0
8/22/2020
We had the most amazing reception thanks to the Piazza Messina and our wedding planner/friend Courtney! Everything was so perfect. We were very nervous about Covid but our they made sure everything went as planned. The Messina is so beautiful with plenty of places to take great photos. You have to stay in the cottage on the property if you have a chance. It is absolutely beautiful and a perfect place to hang out in between your ceremony and reception!
Vendor response 02/01/2021
It was so much fun working with you and Anthony! I wish you both the best!
Julia F
5.0
8/15/2020
Piazza Messina is the most beautiful wedding venue!!! Emily, Katie, Kathy, Courtney, Brenna, & the Russo brothers all contributed to our perfect night. From the planning meetings to the actual execution of the event, everything was seamless & easy!! Piazza Messina has romantic, modern Tuscan vibes... Love the indoor/outdoor setting and the beautiful view of the lake. We received so many compliments on the food--it was truly the most delicious meal. Thank you, Piazza Messina, for the most memorable night of our lives.
Vendor response 08/31/2020
Thank you Julia! It was such a pleasure working with you and Fitz and the wedding was GORG...
EOUS! We couldn't be happier for you both and wish you the best!
- Russo' s team!
Toni G
5.0
7/15/2020
I can not say enough great things about the Russo's and Brenna Spears!!
But I shall try!...
My now husband and I were one of many couples that had to reschedule their wedding due to COVID-19. With our original wedding date scheduled in April, our wedding planner Brenna, immediately called us to discuss plan B dates. There were only Sunday's and Thursday's available but Brenna gave us many options for May through December!! My husband and I lucked out on our date because we ended up getting married in June on our dating anniversary! We like to think that it was meant to be :)
When I say Brenna made the whole process stress free is an understatement. When it came to questions like, where should the decorations go? Which door should I walk out of? Can you open the doors when I walk out? Can I do this for my signature drink? SHE ALWAYS HAD THE ANSWER! She always told me to not worry and she would find a place for the decor I wanted and that we could make what I envisioned work. (She even came up with my signature drink name!)
After I finished getting ready in the bridal cottage they have on site next to the venue, I went over to the venue for pictures and I was BLOWN AWAY with how it all looked! Thanks to Brenna and the Piazza Messina staff, I did not have to do any set up for the ceremony or reception. A huge time saver.
We communicated with one of the owners frequently as well, Mark Russo. Mark was very very accommodating to our needs and was able to do just about everything we asked!
The food (Russo's Catering) was phenomenal, the cake was beautiful and delicious (3 DIFFERENT FLAVORS!), and the venue was absolutely stunning. I loved that all of the food, cake, linens, some decorations, tables, set up, indoor/outdoor bar, and venue was included in their bridal package! It provided us a stress free day and for the many months leading up to the big day.
I wish it wasn't over! I would recommend this venue and the wonderful hardworking people to any bride and groom!
Carol M
5.0
6/16/2020
When our first venue had to cancel 3 weeks before the wedding due to Covid-19 restrictions, our caterer Russo's provided the perfect event space. Piazza Messina is beautiful. The outdoor bar area provided the perfect setting for cocktail hour and the grounds made for a stunning backdrop for pictures (both professional and casual.) We only had 100 guests, so we were able to spread out and enjoy plenty of room for tables, dancing, etc., yet we didn't feel that the space was too big for our size wedding. The staff was wonderful. Kay was so helpful. The dinner and desserts were delicious. Everything went off without a hitch. Russo's really saved the day and provided us with what should have been our first choice venue!
Vendor response 06/16/2020
We were so happy to make Shelley and Erich's special day a success, even with the last min...
ute location change. Thank you for being flexible and so easy to work with, it was a honor to have their reception!
- Kay
Sarah S
5.0
5/20/2020
I don't even know where to begin with my gratitude and praise for this venue. We have been working with Piazza Messina for over a year and have had nothing but a positive experience. I am planning our wedding from afar and they have made the process simple and fun. Due to COVID-19 we had to postpone our big celebration to 2021, but thanks to their generosity we were still able to get married at Piazza Messina on our original date with just our immediate family. They have been nothing but accommodating and flexible with us during this very difficult time. I can't wait for our celebration in 2021, and if I could I would have multiple events at this gorgeous venue!
Angie W
5.0
2/21/2020
Words can’t describe the beauty of this venue! The staff is incredible to work with. Our coordinator, Kay, was very responsive, helpful, and patient, and made the planning process stress free. Our guests raved about our food and cake, and absolutely LOVED the venue itself. I can’t say enough about Piazza Messina. It was one of the best decisions we made about our big day!
Vendor response 02/21/2020
Thank you so much Angie! You were so wonderful to work with, and it was a gorgeous wedding...
! We wish you and Jeremy the best.
- Kay
Taylor J
5.0
1/25/2020
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect (crazy weather and all)! Kay was absolutely awesome In helping to make the day so special, which made our lives ten times easier! WE CANNOT THANK HER ENOUGH! With living out of town, we had a lot of crazy requests with meetings, etc. and Kay and the Russo’s staff did everything they could to help us out travel wise with work. The entire staff the day of our wedding was incredible and so professional. Everything went over seamlessly from the ceremony to cocktail hour and reception! We will 100% recommend Russo’s and Piazza Messina to anyone!
Vendor response 02/06/2020
Thank you so much Taylor! Everything turned out beautifully, and the pictures of you and ...
Chad are the perfect winter wedding! Thank you for choosing to spend your special day with us.
- Kay
Anna C
5.0
12/18/2019
We had both our ceremony and reception at Piazza Messina, and our rehearsal dinner too. When we were picking out a venue, we fell in love with this place at first sight. You have to visit and see it in person! We also did all our photos there, and the grounds are beautiful. Food and cake is by Russo's, who owns the venue too. Our guests said everything tasted delicious! The cottage/bridal suite was an amazing option for our girls to all get ready and for the whole bridal party to relax and snack between photos. Our wedding planner Kay was very attentive to any request we had, and had everything set up to our liking. The only downside to our experience was that a rehearsal for another wedding occurred on our wedding day onsite, only a few hours before our ceremony. Our main complaint was that the venue did not notify us this would be happening, and we found out due to pure luck. We were under the impression that the entire space would be ours alone on our wedding day. I would just confirm that you are the only wedding party with the venue staff when you book here so there aren't any surprises. Overall we had an amazing wedding day and we are very glad we chose Piazza Messina!
Vendor response 12/18/2019
I'm so glad you and Richard had a great day! We loved working with you to create a gorgeou...
s winter wedding. Thank you for being flexible when we had such short notice about the rehearsal. Best wishes on beginning your life together! - Kay
Taylor A
5.0
11/20/2019
We got married at the piazza as well as had our reception there. It. Was. So. Beautiful. We could not have asked for a better venue. Kay was our event planner and she was so helpful and easy to get ahold of. Everyone all night told us how beautiful everything was and what a great location it was.
They flipped our room while we had a cocktail hour to our reception space and they were so timely and everything looked amazing! Plus the Russo’s food was some of the best we had. Definitely recommend the piazza!
Vendor response 11/27/2019
Thank you so much Taylor! It was great working with you and Matt, and everything was stunn...
ing! We loved being a part of your day, and wish you the happiest life together.
- Kay
Kylie H
5.0
11/05/2019
My husband and I LOVED this venue! We got married on 10/26/2019 and even though it poured all day, the ceremony was just as beautiful indoors. One of the main reasons we picked this venue was the beautifully decorated indoor space. We knew if it rained on our wedding day, the ceremony/reception would still look amazing and it did. The Russo’s staff was great! Our coordinator, Emily, was amazing ! She definitely put my mind at ease when we realized it would rain all day. She was very responsive throughout the entire planning process and answered all of our many questions. She was the absolute best! I would highly recommend Emily and the entire Russo’s staff to anyone planning a wedding/event. Thanks again!
Lauren C
5.0
11/04/2019
My husband and I knew that this venue was the one the second we walked in the door, even while still under construction. Our outdoor ceremony was so beautiful with an array of fall foliage in the background as we overlooked the lake. Our event coordinator was fabulous with communication, very helpful both distantly and on site, and genuinely wanted us to have the best day that we could. Our guests are still raving over the food, staff and beauty of the venue/location. While it was so convenient for my girls and I to have the beautiful home on site for the day to get ready, we would have loved a gentleman’s quarter for the guys. All in all, it was the best day of our lives, all thanks to Russo’s Catering.
Vendor response 11/05/2019
Thank you so much for the kind words Lauren! I loved working with you and Jon, and your fa...
ll-themed wedding was gorgeous. We are working on getting that groom's quarters done, but I'm so glad you guys had the best day! Best wishes,
- Kay
Brittany J
5.0
10/28/2019
Beautiful Venue for the PERFECT evening! I loved everything about this place. Not only is it an awesome place for a wedding, but also for a proposal. I had a surprise proposal here and couldn't imagine it anywhere else. I have only heard great reviews of those who have had weddings and attended weddings here.
Vendor response 10/31/2019
Thanks for the nice words! It was so cool to witness your proposal and the evening was mag...
ical. We wish you both the best!
- Courtney
Barb Q
5.0
10/22/2019
We recently had our daughters reception at Piazza Messina. We chose this venue because of the Russo family reputation for great food and upon visiting the site, even under construction, decided it was perfect. We preferrred a venue with indoor/outdoor accomodations, we love the relaxed, warm, rustic feel. We had just under 300 guests, seated very comfortably inside. The wedding party was a bit late arriving, so we were glad we planned appetizers and cocktails early on! Even though they arrived late, the staff managed to serve our family style meal, for 300, in a very timely manner. Which was impressive! I received, and continue to receive, many compliments on the food and service and the venue itself. Mark, Brenna and their staff could not have been better to work with and I may have been their highest maintenance client as of yet! We designed our own table decor, which Brenna and staff set out for us, saving myself, my family and friends so much time better spent with my daughter on her wedding day. It was a Friday evening, so having those details so masterfully carried out was a huge help. Brenna and I communicated mostly by email up til the week of the wedding, at which time we were in very close phone and email contact. She was very accessible thru the entire process. We love the elegant simplicity of Piazza Messina. The food was excellent, as well as our service. Staff was polite and efficient, and accessible all thru the evening, even helping to gather our table decorations and gifts to be taken home. We have no regrets at all about choosing the Russo family venue for our only daughter's wedding celebration. Their experience, and finely tuned, service and attention to detail made for a very special evening enjoyed by all.
Mary Margaret M
5.0
10/12/2019
We can’t say enough nice things about this venue. The entire staff was extremely helpful and responsive. We truly felt like they cared about us and our special day. We’ve had a lot of compliments from our guest about the food and the atmosphere. We definitely recommend this venue. It was perfect!
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thank you for the recommendation! It was so great working 1:1 with you, and I truly loved ...
seeing how your ideas and details created such an amazing reception. I wish you and Brandon the happiest life together.
- Kay
Theresa W
5.0
10/03/2019
My daughter had her wedding at Piazza Messina. I can not say enough great things about this venue. Everything was perfect. Beautiful venue, good food and a wonderful atmosphere. Mark, Katie and Kay from Messina were wonderful to work with. They made us feel like family. We received so many compliments about this place and the delicious food.
Thank you for giving us such a perfect day. They went above and beyond for us!
Vendor response 10/22/2019
We loved working with you and Mary! Everything came together wonderfully, and we are honor...
ed to host such a special day.
- Kay
Corey B
5.0
9/24/2019
Had our wedding 9/20/19, I don't want to sound bias, but it was the best wedding I have ever been too. We added a lot of our own decorations, but the venue is beautiful regardless. My wife got ready at their cottage which was a beautiful place. Our ceremony at their gazebo/arbor out back was beautiful, we did pictures around the property for an hour after the ceremony which there were several places for adorable pictures. The food was delicious, of course Russo's catering is one of the top caterers in this region. We had the rest of the reception following which was great. This facility is beautiful and reasonably priced and worth checking out if you are planning on getting married or need to have other events. Kay Flavin was our event specialist during the majority of our planning process and she was timely on getting back to us for any of our questions, she is such a sweet woman and she was greatly appreciated. We are very thankful for our experience!!
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thank you for such kind words, Corey. You and Sam are the sweetest couple and we loved hos...
ting your special day!
- Kay
Shannon N
5.0
7/26/2019
My fiance and I are planning our wedding here for May 2021. Mark was amazing and accommodating during our initial meeting. Afterwards, Kay (wedding coordinator) sent us the contract. Kay responded quickly and answered all questions in a timely manner. We even sat with Kay and priced out about 5 different options until we felt comfortable enough to sign the contract. The venue is beautiful and with almost 300 guests it is spacious enough! We could not have picked a better venue. Also, we felt there are no hidden fees. The dinner prices include decor, food, bar, coordinators, bartenders, etc. They are very up front about everything but you have to read the contract (just like any contract).
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thank you so much Shannon! We love working with our brides to make sure they feel comforta...
ble with everything, and have no reason to hide pricing. I can't wait to see all the details come together for your wedding. It's going to be beautiful!
- Kay
Marsha P
5.0
4/25/2019
I could not say enough wonderful things about Piazza Messina. We booked our daughter’s wedding with them before the Hall was even built. I never once had to worry that it would not be finished in time because the Russo’s are such professionals with years of business experience. It was such a beautiful day. The hall looked so wonderful and I loved the open feeling it had. Our guests mingled comfortably inside and outside. We had many compliments on the delicious dinner. And no one had to wait to be served at the inside or outside bars. Everyone we worked with went over and above to make sure our day was perfect. And it was. I would highly recommend them to anyone. This place is fantastic!
Rachael H
5.0
4/01/2019
We had such a great experience at the Piazza Messina for our wedding. Mark was so helpful in the beginning stages of booking and answered all of our questions. Our wedding coordinator, Breena, was wonderful and so so helpful! She made everything look so beautiful and was so organized throughout the whole day! Our guest loved the venue and raves about the food! If you are looking for a great venue this is the one!
Braeden K
1.0
2/14/2019
If you want to choose a venue that never calls or emails you back or wants to raise prices on you after confirming your contract price, this is the venue for you. We waited weeks to hear back from this venue after they sent us a contract with prices far off from what we were originally quoted to negotiate this, and they never responded. The family was nice, but this was truly disappointing. Do not recommend if you are on a budget.
Natalie K
5.0
1/08/2019
We just had our wedding there this weekend, it was amazing!! I see the reviews about bad communication and there were times when it took a minute but to be honest they never pressured us (“where’s our money?, what’s the final count?” Etc) and in the end it got done. I felt very overwhelmed as a bride in the last 3 months that it was nice to not have to worry about the venue. The food was excellent, atmosphere was incredible, staff did great, and getting ready in the cottage was the icing on the cake. Also, on the day before it took an hour to come set up any personal stuff I wanted, they handled the rest, that was great. Would do it again in a heart beat!
Sydney T
1.0
12/18/2018
My fiancé and I loved the Piazza Messina when we went to tour the facility. The family who owns the facility is very lovely and kind, and we planned on having our wedding there; however, as another review said, we could never get in contact with Katie. We waited weeks to hear a reply from her and she never returned our phone calls. Once we received our contract, there were many hidden fees, and you are not allowed to take any leftovers of food from the venue even if you pack it yourself. We sent another email in response to the questions we had for our contract and never heard back months later.
Katie R
1.0
12/16/2018
This venue is in such a great location and is beautiful. Unfortunately Katie is very difficult to get ahold of and takes several days to respond if she chooses to responds at all.
Nickolas M
5.0
9/25/2018
I had my reception at Piazza Messina and we were one of the first comes to have our reception there.The venue was AMAZING and the staff was wonderful. Katie was so wonderful to work with along with all of the Russo brothers. The on site bridal suite is AMAZING. It was the perfect location for me and my 10+ bridal party to get ready. My guests kept commenting on how amazing the food was and how great the venue was! I would highly recommend Messina! It's such a unique venue and the outdoor bar is awesome. I love the architecture and every detail of the venue. Thanks for making our dream wedding come true!
William C
5.0
9/24/2018
This venue was an extremely good value and we feel fortunate to have held our wedding reception there. The facility was gorgeous, with high ceilings and lots of windows. The food and staff were also excellent.
Piazza Messina is part of Russo's catering, so the package included all of the food, drinks, and cake. Working with Katie before the wedding was smooth and efficient. She clearly has a lot of experience with events, and moved us along efficiently through every small detail. She was easy to reach when we had questions or wanted to change plans.