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Planterra Conservatory

4.6
(38)best-of-weddings

7315 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI

About This Vendor

Breathtaking, Botanical Venue Outside of Detroit

Planterra Conservatory is a wedding venue located in West Bloomfield, MI. Just 40 minutes outside of downtown Detroit, the grounds offer an oasis-like retreat for those celebrating special occasions. Thanks to its glass enclosure and vibrant, leafy plants, this conservatory is ideal for couples with green thumbs or those dreaming of a tropical-inspired event. Whether you’ve been dreaming of an intimate garden soirée or a grand affair, this full-service venue has got you covered. Celebrations at Planterra Conservatory can be characterized by their ample natural lighting and creative ambiences. Specializing in winter, spring, and autumn events, the conservatory features a breathtaking glass ceiling, allowing you to host under the sun or the stars. Here, you can dine and dance with up to 200 loved ones. Thanks to its panoramic windows, the botanical space allows you to exchange vows and celebrate with nature as your backdrop. Candles adorned with vibrant florals, verdant wreaths overhead, and vine-covered accent walls are some of the unique decor options you can include in your event. This impressive venue is also committed to sustainability, as demonstrated by its passive solar heating, on-site weather station, and run-off water irrigation. To curate stand-out events, the team at Planterra Conservatory combines their creativity and attention to detail. Working closely with you each step of the way, they are devoted to providing elevated alternatives to traditional wedding planning. For a truly unforgettable occasion, the venue’s talented, in-house floral team and dedicated event stylist team will bring your vision to life. Timeline and layout planning services are available for as seamless a celebration as possible. The team will even assist with menu, bar, and decorative designs, as well as provide catering and bar services. For the convenience of you and your guests, valet services are also available. To begin planning your spectacular celebration, the staff welcomes you to meet with them for an initial consultation.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Garden
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2019 Best of Weddings Winner

Planterra Conservatory Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/31/2016 by Andréa M
We held our May 2016 wedding at Planterra Conservatory and it was easily the BEST night of our lives. From the very beginning, it was evident that Anne and David know how to execute an event and working with them could not have been a better ex...
perience. The food and cocktails were phenomenal, the service was top-notch, and the floral and event design was jaw-dropping. They are extremely organized and have every base covered. They are also helpful in working with your budget. For example, we wanted more expensive flower choices but to stay within our budget, we altered the design of the centerpieces slightly. You can tell that that they truly want you to be happy and do whatever they can to personalize your event. Our entire wedding day went off seamlessly and their day-of coordination staff eases you along from event to event (cake cutting, dinner, dances, ect.) so that you don't have to think or worry about anything other than enjoying yourself. They assign a server to just the bride and groom and we could not have been more thankful. She was absolutely fabulous and made sure that we were able to eat, always had a cocktail in hand, and were enjoying ourselves. We could not be more thankful for how wonderful everyone was! We held both our ceremony and reception at the Conservatory and our guests still cannot stop raving about how beautiful it was and what a great time they had. It was especially nice to hear that they appreciated the great service. They never had to wait for a cocktail or ask for anything and we had 130+ guests attend. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams!
Reviewed On 5/18/2022 by Kaitlin N
We had our wedding in April 2022, and I can't say enough great things about the entire team. The food is amazing, the staff runs the tightest ship, and of course the setting is gorgeous. So many of our guests are still raving about everything, ...
and many have said it was the most beautiful venue they've ever seen. We had a server dedicated to making sure my husband and I got to eat everything, and always had a drink in my hand. At the end of the night, the coordinator had all my things packed up for me ready to go. The Planterra staff gives every couple a custom experience, and know how to make sure everything is as smooth as possible. I can't recommend enough! It is on the more expensive side, but there is no other venue comparable to this one in Michigan and its worth every penny.
Reviewed On 1/14/2022 by Allison B
If you are looking at this, you are probably considering getting married at the Planterra but wondering if it's worth it. It is 100% worth every penny! My wedding was exactly what I dreamed. The team they have there are fantastic and know exact...
ly what they are doing. David only had to see one picture of my vision and ran with it; the decor was more than I could have ever imagined. Kirsten and Tiffany did a great job keeping everything on track on the day of and for rehearsal. Kirsten and Ann were super responsive and helpful when I needed to make multiple changes prior to the wedding. They have this entire process down to a science and I had to worry about nothing, especially on the day of. My husband I was able to enjoy every moment of our special day. Also, people are still telling us how amazing the food was! I still crave their tomato bisque and grilled cheese appetizer. The only things you need to choose outside of the Planterra are DJ/band, photographer/videographer, and officiant. They also made this incredibly easy since they have a list of people they work with and that they know do a great job. If you choose to get married at the Planterra you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 12/21/2021 by Andrea O
Working with this venue was literally a dream come true. Everything about our wedding day was absolutely perfect, and when we walked into the reception space and saw everything set up, it completely took our breath away. Planterra was amazing i...
n the days leading up to the event as well. David, Anne, Tiffany, and Caitlin are some of the most organized people we have ever met, and they do so many weddings that they anticipate all possible things that could go wrong ahead of time. Our family and friends were so impressed; many people told us it was the most beautiful wedding they ever attended, and it certainly was for us! We were also planning our wedding from several states away, so the fact that Planterra is an all-inclusive venue was supremely helpful for us. They made every aspect of the plans we had talked about as a couple together come to life, and in a way that was so beautiful and stress-free that we will always remember it as one of the most incredible days we have ever lived through. Some quick notes about the food and service as well: the food was honestly some of the best food I have ever eaten. My napkin fell out of my lap several times without me noticing throughout the night, and Planterra’s staff always brought me a new one discreetly. The bartenders and waitstaff were wonderful to our guests and to us. The fact that we had a VIP server assigned to us helped us to relax and take the time to enjoy the food and drinks! Thank you, from the bottoms of our hearts, to Planterra for creating the ceremony (and party) of a lifetime – we’ve never felt more in love than we did walking down the aisle in that gorgeous venue.
Reviewed On 10/31/2021 by Madeline M
A beautiful botanical garden venue that goes above and beyond to give you and your guests the best experience possible. We originally planned our wedding ceremony and reception with Planterra for October 2020, but that plan quickly changed whe...
n COVID-19 became widespread. Planterra quickly responded to our request to move our date to 2021 and change to just a reception. The planning process was seamless, and I always felt like every effort was made to accommodate our requests. David, Anne, and Kirsten were incredible to work with and kept us on top of our important deadlines. My reception guests RAVED about the decorations, food, and service. Planterra is more expensive than other venues in Michigan, but they handle so much more than just the venue itself - our rentals, florals, catering, and day-of coordination were all taken care of by them. The peace-of-mind and fantastic results were definitely worth the cost.
Reviewed On 7/12/2021 by Chelsea H
If I could give 0 stars, I would. I was a Corona bride that cancelled my wedding well before my scheduled date. Zero things were planned, but not a penny of my deposit was returned to me. They even tried to charge me another $5,000 to cancel on...
top of the $6,000 we lost for a deposit. This family owned business did receive money from the government during covid also. The owner Shawn Pliska didn’t care about anyone but himself. Have friends in the wedding industry that told me planterra was difficult to work with as well. Recommend going literally anywhere else.
Reviewed On 2/13/2021 by Karen M
Planterra only wants to work with you if you are preparing for a $40,000 wedding! Right before the pandemic my son and future daughter in law booked Planterra for their May 21, 2021 wedding. In December 2020 when my son, who is a doctor realiz...
ed even with the shot, this was not a good idea. He was given options: postpone the date, have a micro wedding (which would still cost $15,000 for 3 hrs and there were lies within that proposal, too), etc ., but never did we hear “We’ll return your deposit”. We understand what the contract said about the deposit, but these are not normal times. Furthermore, this company received PPP money from the federal government so they have not lost any wages. Only gained at my son’s expense. They never used David other than for him to answer questions. Food tasting was postponed from January to February, no flowers were decided on or even spoken about, etc. Sad to say, they ripped us off!!
Reviewed On 12/15/2020 by Michelle R
Planterra is the most incredible wedding venue, hands down. I cannot imagine having my wedding anywhere else. My day-of planner (provided for by the venue), Kirsten, was incredible. Planning a micro wedding during a pandemic is stressful and we...
were extremely concerned about safety. They answered all of my questions so promptly, worked with the restrictions to make sure we were I compliance, and still made it feel like a wonderful, magical day. The food is amazing. It’s like eating at a five-star restaurant. Everyone raved about the meal. The filet was cooked to perfection, the potatoes melted in your mouth, and the veggies looked like a work of art. The specialty drinks were also amazing. We requested lesser known tiki drinks and they were out of this world incredible. Not overly alcoholic, and tasted like something you get at a craft cocktail bar. And then there were the flowers...my god it was a dream! I took them all home because I didn’t want to part with them. Be aware they are extremely popular (for a reason) so plan to book far out (like 18-24 months). But believe me when I say it is worth the wait!!!
Reviewed On 11/06/2020 by Lauren W
I cannot say enough good things about Planterra. The staff made the entire planning process easy and seamless and guided us every step of the way. I loved that they gave us a list of vendors to work with; I could not have planned my wedding wi...
thout their expertise and professionalism. We originally were supposed to have our wedding on 3.28.2020, but Covid hit, and we were forced to postpone to 10.30.2020. Planterra was willing to work with us and kept us updated on local mandates since we live out of state. Our day was flawless; Kirsten and Tiffany did an excellent job of making sure everything was perfect. We were on schedule (and even ahead of schedule at times) due to their hard work and dedication. We got so many compliments from guests about how gorgeous the venue is. Guests also commented on how delicious the food was. I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue nor could I have asked for better staff to work with. Love Planterra so much!
Reviewed On 1/02/2020 by Katie D
Every last detail of our wedding at Planterra was amazing! The planning staff guided us through all of the decisions and helped us create a magical night with zero stress day-of. Kirsten managed everything at the wedding perfectly - she even sa...
ved us some pastries when we got busy dancing! I cannot recommend them highly enough - many of our guests have said our wedding was the most beautiful one they had ever been to, and a huge contributor to that is the gorgeous venue and florals at Planterra.
Reviewed On 6/25/2019 by Kristine P
If you could dream of the most beautiful wedding in the entire world, you would be dreaming of a wedding held at Planterra. From the moment my now husband and I first walked through the front doors for our venue tour, we both looked at each oth...
er and knew – we HAD to get married here. No questions asked. Our vision for our wedding was greenery, and at first we thought that meant outside, however, outside usually leaned more towards rustic and you always had to worry about weather. Once we found Planterra, you get the greenery vibe but with an upscale, romantic, and elegant twist and you didn’t have to worry at all about the weather. It is truly the most stunning venue imaginable. But what sets Planterra even further apart from other venues is the service. The INCREDIBLE service. From initial planning meetings with David, to quickly answered emails from Anne and Megan, to the tasting event done up like a wedding, to floral and rental sample reviews, to the day-of coordinators and staff making sure every single detail went off without a glitch – THE SERVICE IS OUTSTANDING. You feel totally involved in the wedding planning process, and your vision is seen so clearly, but then the day comes and you are not in charge of anything – it’s all done for you. You drop off your personal items the night before and everything is packaged back up for you the morning after. How easy and effortless is that?! Planterra’s all in one packaging that includes venue, design, floral, catering and bar makes your life planning SO much easier. Everyone would ask me if I was stressed about wedding planning and I always laughed at that question – because no, I was not at all – due to the fact that Planterra had everything covered for me. We wondered how the temperature would be for our May 10th wedding, would it get too hot? Would guests be sweating? The answer was no, the temperature in the conservatory was always a consistent comfortable temp, and having the glass ceiling made for beautiful sunny pictures during the day and star-lit photos at night. To this day, people are telling me that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding that they had ever and will ever go to and that the service, staff and décor was beyond wonderful. That’s such a great feeling to know that our day made such an impact on everyone else too! Thank you, thank you for making our day SO truly wonderful and beautiful!! We will cherish these memories of our greenhouse fairytale wedding forever!
Reviewed On 5/07/2019 by Jessica L
I normally only leave reviews if I had a terrible experience but Planterra has exceeded my expectations and I have to make it known. Planterra itself is such a unique venue. Yes, it is expensive but it was worth every penny. My husband and I li...
ve in Fort Wayne, Indiana so planning a wedding in Michigan was a challenge. But Planterra made the process less stressful and easy for us. David was amazing. He was very understanding and had great input on ideas. Tiffany is what I like to call an awesome "Ball-Buster" lol. Kirsten is amazing and was very quick on responding to email and texts. Planterra is such beautiful venue. I cannot stress that enough. All my guests were in awe and kept telling me my wedding was the best wedding they've attended. Thank you to the Planterra Team. I can only hope I get invited to another wedding at Planterra!
Reviewed On 3/28/2019 by Lindsey B
Five stars, no debate. If I could give more I would. You get what you pay for, and although Planterra’s prices may seem higher than other places you look at, you really do get top notch service from an amazing team as well as high end food, d...
rinks, decor, and floral arrangements. It feels like an all-inclusive package due to their contracted vendors, which took so much of the coordination and decision making stress off of my shoulders. I wouldn’t have done even one thing differently for our February wedding, and I am constantly getting told by guests that it was the most incredible wedding they’ve ever been to. There is no reason to even look at another venue for a winter wedding; you can have a beautiful garden wedding in the middle of dreary Michigan weather! There was not one time where I thought the staff could have done something differently, they anticipated everything I needed. Not to mention that David basically has wedding planning down to a science and had a solution for every thought or question I had during the planning process. The day of coordinators were all fabulous and made us feel like royalty. We had a sweetheart table behind our intimate guest seating arrangement (long tables as opposed to rounds, very cool) so we got to just sit back for a minute and watch our guests interact and enjoy their time in the candlelight. It was the most magical(yes every other review uses this word— it’s the most accurate) place to have a wedding and if you are within their guest count limits, you MUST check them out. I wish I could add a picture here!
Reviewed On 1/25/2019 by Katie P
Our wedding was so easy to plan thanks to the phenomenal team/staff at Planterra. They make it easy while also giving you the wedding of your dreams. Everything went perfectly on our big day (or else nobody told us and it was covered up extreme...
ly well!) I was as stress free as a bride can be throughout the whole process and on our big day!
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Jaclyn C
I had my wedding at Planterra on 10/13/18. It a word: INCREDIBLE. From the beginning, planning with David was always simple and organized. We had a slight hiccup that was solved within an hour of realizing it. As for the day of the wedding, it ...
could not have been a better experience. The venue was STUNNING. Every. Single. Detail. From the place settings, to the additional floral accents and candles. I walked in for my early portraits with my girls and immediately started crying. It was absolutely magical. The staff was so attentive and caring. Our coordinator, Tiffany, made sure all of our needs were met. She kept things upbeat when I got nervous and gently guided us through the schedule to keep everything on time. Our VIP server, Mousa, was on top of his game all night. He kept us with fresh drinks in our hands and I never went without anything! He even went as far as to pack up snacks for after the night ended for the groom and I. There were several other things that this venue did to make our night special, but I don’t want to ruin the fun for any couples who choose to have their wedding here! Thank you to David, Megan, Tiffany, Mous and the rest of the staff for easily the most magical and gorgeous night of our lives. We can not recommend Planterra enough. Forever a Planterra bride 💚
Reviewed On 9/28/2018 by Star R
Our Wedding day was a fairytale! It was literally “where Love danced with Elegance and Magic.” David and his team allowed our Love and Commitment to be displayed beyond our Dreams, we were and still are beyond elated!
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Erika B
Erika and I used Planterra for our March wedding. When talking about Planterra, you have to start with the venue itself. It is absolutely beautiful. There is nothing else like it in the metro Detroit area. The entire venue changes through the c...
ourse of your wedding going from a beautiful sunlight day, to sunset, and finally to an amazing star filled night. It is truly awe inspiring. Beyond the venue itself, the staff was also truly fantastic. They were incredibly attentive and yet unobtrusive. Our dedicated server could not have been more on the ball for us. The food was phenomenal. From the filet mignon, to the creme brule, to the coffee bar, our guests were raving. Doing their own floral, it is a floral that is hand-picked for this venue. This includes the venue decorations, the bouquet and boutonnières. The candelabras glowed to make the scene complete. Every guest we had at our wedding said that Planterra is the best venue they have ever seen and we agree wholeheartedly.
Reviewed On 9/13/2018 by Joey & Kara J
Words cannot express how grateful we were to have our wedding at Planterra. From day one it was easy to see that we were working with an experienced and talented group of professionals. Having many of the vendors already contracted with Planter...
ra made planning easy and eliminated a significant amount of stress that I have seen many engaged couples go through. Anne was always prompt in answering my emails and David can take your vision and turn it into something better than you ever could have imagined. Tiffany was our day of coordinator and the day could not have run smoother. MANY thanks go out to these individuals for making our wedding day one to remember.
Reviewed On 8/10/2018 by Courtney M
What an amazing place. Staff was exceptional, the space is surreal in its beauty, it was so gorgeous, I have wedding guests that still can’t get over how stunning this place was. The staff made the day effortless. The food was out of this worl...
d, the flowers were stunning and perfect, the bar was quick and the valet was great. I have to give a shout out to David, the king of planning, his sense of style and taste took our wedding from great to out of this world. He was also funny and super easy to talk to, he added a lot of fun to the tedious details. No regrets.
Reviewed On 7/06/2018 by Marina R
GORGEOUS VENUE, MEDIOCRE SERVICE Planterra is a beautiful venue and they will promise you a lot of details during the wedding planning process; however, the day-of service was very rough around the edges. Planterra decided to close the bar a...
fter the ceremony to “settle in” guests. This was never mentioned during any of the meetings or calls. My dad was livid and running around trying to remedy this issue. There was no reason for bar to be closed at that time since first dance and hora were next and we actually wanted people up and not seated. This mistake cause us a lot of unnecessary stress. Planterra reimbursed us for the time the bar was closed, but of course we would have much rather had the bar open and not deal with this issue than have a few hundred dollars back. We ordered lamb chops as an additional appetizer during cocktail hour and they were served rare. I told Planterra in advance many times that my family only eats well-done meat and their steaks need to be served that way, but they didn’t warn me or mention anything about the rare lamb chops. Instead of at least being served medium, the lamb chops were visibly red on the outside and many guests did not enjoy them. We were supposed to have a waiter assigned to us and we didn’t see him at all. We ordered dirty martinis and were served lemon drop mix with olives. It took a long time to find another waiter to replace this mistake. We also paid extra to have a waiter assigned to my dad, who did not check in with him either. The waiters ignored the color stickers on the place cards and served a dairy meal to my husband when all the notes said groom is allergic to dairy. I heard from other people that they had to switch plates too. Seems like waiters just plopped down entrees without caring for allergies or dietary restrictions, even though I filled in Planterra’s seating chart and put colored coded stickers on the place cards, just how Planterra asked. Planterra promised to pack up one of every dessert for me and my husband but instead just gave me back the an entire unopened box of the same truffles I paid to have shipped from NYC (which I have all the time)... I’m disappointed I skipped the dessert buffet because Planterra promised I’d have their desserts packed to go and they never delivered on this promise. Our welcome sign was left in the middle of the room right before the guests arrived (not at the front where a welcome sign should be) and our kippahs were placed inside-out on the front table. During my hectic wedding day, I personally had to walk through and point out these details to Planterra employees to fix. On a positive note, the flowers and decor were beautiful and the room looked even better than I had imagined. I was very happy with my bouquet - the style and colors matched perfectly to the inspiration pictures I sent. When we arrived, the bridal suite was set up perfectly for us in the afternoon. The pictures we have so far are beautiful. Overall, Planterra doesn’t care about executing a flawless event down to the details because they know they will have customers regardless since the setting is so stunning.
Reviewed On 7/03/2018 by Kendall A
Doubtless: your wedding is one of the most important assignments on which you can choose to partner with anyone in the business, especially the venue. However, when you also bring the assignment in your second half of life -- after 50 -- it tak...
es on new levels of meaning. So much lifetime lived, so many circles to include, thoughts and ideas to reflect. In short: there will be even more going on in the room. Meeting David, Anne and team was the first step in a dream come true. We connected with David immediately on taste, approach, working style and working with him to bring our vision to life was an absolutely extraordinary experience. It exceeded anything we could have hoped. In addition, we live very busy lives in NYC, and it was seamless working with him from afar. Specifically, their team's ability to organize, guide, prompt and manage our collaboration, all without creating an ounce of stress, were vital. Our wedding was a night of high romance, with elegant touches and details woven everywhere, all suited for a guest list that was truly the mix of a lifetime: family, childhood friends, friends over various decades, close business now dear friends, an ensemble alternative bridal party (8 groomsmen plus a bridal "village" of 18 on my side), our labradoodle, all present. Their floral, catering, decor -- ALL options -- are of highest caliber. We honestly think of David, Anne, Tiffany, Kirsten and their entire team as the rarest jewel of the Midwest. We're incredibly proud to have worked with them and over-the-moon thrilled with the outcome and the ripples that continue to radiate from our magical weekend in June 2018. The event lives on for us and for all of our guests. I'm in denial that the journey of working with them has concluded!
Reviewed On 2/26/2018 by Genna B
I cannot recommend Planterra enough!!! You can put all of your trust into this venue. As someone who is super indecisive and not a wedding planning professional, I can promise that Planterra will take your event to the next level and make your ...
day a truly memorable occasion. They hosted my wedding ceremony and reception on 2/24/18, and I have heard so many wonderful things from my guests. From the food to decor to service, the Planterra staff will take care of you. I felt like a VIP throughout the entire process. They want your event to be as beautiful and enjoyable as you do and it is evident in everything they do. Kirsten, David, Anne, and Tiffany - I appreciate you more than you will ever know. Thank you for delivering nothing less than perfection.
Reviewed On 1/08/2018 by Alysia P
The Planterra was the most amazing and magical location to wed. My husband and I were beyond please with every detail from the candles to the food. David was fabulous to work with and definitely made our dreams come true! Thank you everyone for...
the best day ever!!!
Reviewed On 12/21/2017 by Jordan P
We had our wedding here in October 2017 and everything was truly perfect. David & his team completely understood my vision and executed it every possibly way. The venue looked so beautiful that it took my breath away when we walked in and our g...
uests could not stop gushing about how wonderful it was. Dealing with David and his team and all of the staff at Planterra was a true pleasure. They are a well-oiled machine when it comes to wedding planning which we needed since we were planning our wedding from out of state. Thank you Planterra for such a wonderful experience!
Reviewed On 12/21/2017 by Chelsea L
Planterra's team knocked it out of the park for our December wedding. Our guests were using words like 'magical' and many said it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever seen. David and his team were super easy to work with and so creati...
ve. They brought our vision to life and made sure that the day was perfect!
Reviewed On 11/13/2017 by Darcy W
"MAGICAL!" All of our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about Planterra. From the decorations to the food to the staff, every single detail was absolutely perfect. The staff handles almost everything so our stress levels were down ...
to a minimum, which was great for us! The price is DEFINITELY worth it for the beauty of the venue, delicious food, and ease of the planning. I would highly recommend!
Reviewed On 10/02/2017 by Ali G
Planterra more than exceeded our already high expectations for our wedding! We had both our ceremony and reception there. Our guests still have not stopped raving about how gorgeous the venue was, how friendly and attentive the staff people wer...
e, and how incredible the food was. They made us and all of our guests feel like royalty. Throughout the entire process, from the first tour to our food tasting to our planning meetings, they truly seemed to do their best to make us as happy as possible and give us exactly the wedding we were dreaming of. Planterra took such great care of us and as a bride, I can say that my stress was so minimal because of them. I can honestly look back at our wedding day and say that I would not go back and change a single thing!
Reviewed On 10/25/2016 by Marjorie H
Planterra itself is a beautiful & unique location. But it's more than that - the staff is professional, helfpul, responsive and supportive. The food and service are exceptional. Their florals are exquisit and a work of art! They paid attentio...
n to our pintrest board to carefully craft the design and feeling we wanted to evoke on our wedding day. Every guest has continued to tell me that our wedding was the most memorable because of the location and that they loved the wait staff taking care of them. I thought it was just me! As the bride I always had water, cocktail and food! They're quick to set up and take down. They're organized, responsive to emails, and willing to work around schedules even when the couple is from out of state (video chats in the evenings!) It was beautiful, every detail was tended too, and everyone was excited for our day there! They sure know how to throw a party. The glass roof gives for a romantic starry night. And everyone I spoke to, emailed, worked with in some manner was there at set up! They are fantastic and we couldn't be more grateful for their services.
Reviewed On 3/10/2016 by Lauren C
Of all the venues we visited Planterra was by far the most disappointing. The space is wonderfully unconventional, but the accommodations left a lot to be desired. The answer to every (seemingly basic) question was a variation of no and their q...
uote (35k for 100 people on a Friday) apples to apples came in about 10k higher than all of the other comparable venues we visited. We arrived a little before our appointment time and were told that David was finishing up his previous appointment. That was the last we were acknowledged by anyone. In the meantime, a couple and their wedding party showed up for their rehearsal - though irrelevant to our experience, I would've been really annoyed if the tables were turned and I was going through my ceremony rehearsal in the presence of strangers. Finally almost 30 minutes after our scheduled time David walked the other appointment out and with no apology took us into the room. He was well versed and pleasant enough but as I said not very flexible. Since it was the first venue we visited we weren't sure if maybe we were just asking for things that were unusual, but when every other venue answered yes no problem, we realized that Planterra really was just unreasonable. Based on all of the rave reviews I thought maybe we caught them on a bad day, but every interaction following was equally underwhelming. I was very disappointed because Planterra as described in reviews and as pictured was exactly what we thought we were looking for, but as the party being asked to pay 35k you really shouldn't be the one bending over backward to make something work. In the end we found another unconventional and extremely beautiful venue that better fit our needs. So moral of the story, just like in finding the person that you're planning this wedding with, don't settle, there are plenty of options out there.
Reviewed On 12/30/2015 by a member
Our December wedding at Planterra was absolutely perfect. I had dreamed since the day we picked our venue about how our day would unfold, and everything exceeded my expectations. What I loved most about Planterra is that much of the planning ...
was taken care of through the venue: flowers, food, linens, chairs, etc. Really the only thing that I was responsible for was a DJ and photographer, both of which I used per the recommendation of the staff at Planterra. Overall, my experience was top-notch. The service was INCREDIBLE - the wait staff seemed to know exactly when we needed new drinks or snacks. They were so friendly and we were always greeted with a smile. The venue itself is beautiful, you don't need much additional decoration as the candles and flowers and other greenery speak for themselves. I worked a lot with David, Anne, Megan & Tiffany and they were all outstanding through the planning process and also on the day of the wedding. I cannot say enough great things about the people and the space. Thank you, Planterra, for making my wedding day absolutely perfect!
Reviewed On 9/21/2015 by Casey H
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Planterra over the weekend, and OMG it was incredible. From the very beginning stages of planning to the very end, they took care of every little detail. This is the perfect venue for someone that do...
esn't necessarily want to be over involved in decor or just doesn't know where to start. David is amazing and thinks of all the little things. We got so many compliments on the food, one from a private chef who said it's the best wedding food she has ever had. The atmosphere was so romantic and elegant, and I have never seen a more beautiful event space. It is SO much more unique than your average hall space. Choosing Planterra for our venue was the best decision we made, and I would recommend it to any engaged couple wanting something different than more typical weddings.
Reviewed On 6/25/2014 by Jocelyn P
David at the Planterra is amazing!!! We had our wedding ceremony here and it was wonderful. They did our bouquets and it was exactly what I wanted. The only glitch was after we were pronounced husband and wife...they didn't start playing our so...
ng to exit down the aisle. It was awkward but everything else went amazingly.
Reviewed On 1/07/2014 by Brittany H
Our night with Planterra was the most magical night of our lives. If you are looking to feel like a princess and be treated like princess then you have found the right vendor. Planterra made planning my wedding such an easy process. They take c...
are of literally everything for you. No hassle of picking out centerpieces or flowers, because they take your inspirations/ideas/and pictures and create a reality. We showed up to our floral/centerpiece meeting anticipating a day of tough decisions but when we walked in to the meeting our center pieces were sitting in front of us and were EXACTLY what I wanted. We received compliments on this venue ALL NIGHT telling us it was the best wedding they had ever gone to and that it was so magical and romantic. It saddens me to write this review because it means our wedding is already over. However knowing how wonderful the night was, brings a smile back to my face. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU PLANTERRA. You are forever a part of our hearts. The Hendersons
Reviewed On 11/10/2013 by Shelley H
We loved the Planterra from the moment we saw it. We knew it would be the perfect space for our unique wedding - no one we know has ever gotten married in a place like this! Too bad the office staff is inconsiderate and incompetent. They obviou...
sly know brides and grooms will put up with their crap to have their wedding at this venue. More than once I called, ready to drive up there with our deposit after coordinating with the reception site for a wedding date that both had available, only to find that they already gave our date to someone else. Only a few days had passed each time, and they gave us no waring or put a hold on the dates for me to have enough time to get in touch with our reception venue. We had problems on more than one occasion, and the Event Coordinator, David, was pompous and rude our first few meetings. We were only having our ceremony there and they seemed not to care about us since they weren't getting as much money as they would for the entire wedding. After dozens of email from multiple people, things finally started falling into place. The rehearsal went smoothly thanks to Jen, she really changed my opinion of the people working there after just an hour or so. Thankfully she is working there, she should be the only one allowed to communicate with the public. While they were a nightmare to deal with, they do know how to throw a wedding, and everything was gorgeous on our big day. The perk about having your wedding here is that they include the officiant, a musician, flowers, and a toast at the end! I would recommend this place SOLELY on the wow-factor and how beautiful our pictures are!
Reviewed On 10/30/2013 by Elisabethe c
Not only is the scenery amazing, the customer service is above any I've ever had. They made sure to cater to us and allow us some private space just for us for when we became overwhelmed. One of the best venues in the area!
Reviewed On 2/17/2013 by Sarah C
great place for a beautiful wedding, though we were running around the afternoon of the wedding trying to get things looking like we requested. Had several conversations about the same thing, and took a few tries for them to get it right. Make ...
sure to micromanage the event contact if you want to use this venue!
Reviewed On 2/07/2013 by Amanda o
The Venue was a fairytale. From the moment I walked in to see the venue, David was there to help out. All the planning and discussing, I was so anxious to see how it would all turn out on the big day. Seeing the vision come together was more...
than I could ever ask for. The food was incredible, and I couldn't have asked for better help on the day of. Everything went so smoothly, I absolutely recommend this venue for someone else's fairy tale.
Reviewed On 12/13/2012 by Ann L
Very unique and romantic setting, especially at night. The staff is wonderful and they take care of everything. You can be involved as much, or as little, as you want in the details. They do floral, rentals, food (very yummy), decorations, line...
ns, etc. You only need a DJ, photographer, and cake. It's perfect for busy brides! My only complaint was that they upcharged us handsomely for adding a local microbrew to the beer selection, and then only purchased 1 case of 24 bottles. It was gone within 30 minutes. Other than that little glitch, everything was wonderful.

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7315 Drake Road, West Bloomfield Township, MI(248) 661-1515 ext. 210

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David Di Vincenzo
Events Director
David has been directing events for Planterra clients since 2010. He designs each event – from menu, décor, floral and every detail in between - to make our clients’ visions come to life. He has 15 years of professional experience in arts fundraising, programming and event planning and worked at PaceMacGill Gallery, The Noguchi Museum and one of Estee Lauder’s family foundations in New York. David holds a B.A. from Albion College and an M.A. from Brooklyn College and also attended the Atelier Léo Marchutz in Aix-en-Provence, France.

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