The Estate at Florentine Gardens

uch a pleasure to work with! In such a stressful time she made everything so stress free & calm. She accommodated all of my requests and made me feel so comfortable! Next up was Sal, who was also nothing short of amazing. He was such a pleasure to work with & made the entire process seamless. His team was absolutely amazing. Shar was so great to work with and she made me feel so comfortable!! (I am a very awkward person!). My bridal attendant Stephanie was beyond! Anything I needed she was there or already 1 step ahead! Jeff our Maitre d’ was also amazing. He took us through step by step and made everything so seamless. I could go on on about how amazing everyone was but that would take a while! Best venue in NJ hands down!

team added touches such as fog, screens, lighting and a beautiful highlight video. These touches made our wedding unique and memorable. Ciro was great- professional and patient ( which is impressive for such a young person)! He was very easy to work with.

guests. Jason helped us throughout our original date planning, rescheduled date planning and all my many questions leading up to the wedding. He was the most active/responsive and accommodated our every need. The day of our wedding, we felt like a king/queen - anything we needed the staff was there to help with. My bridal assistant was named Kerry and she was an absolute angel. Our guests cannot stop talking about how beautiful Florentine was, how delicious the food was and how fun the night was overall. We couldn’t have been happier to have our wedding at Florentine and I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking!!

anted to have my wedding at Florentine Gardens even before touring the venue in person after watching a virtual tour online by Ciro. I had booked the venue in the beginning of COVID, late spring time of 2020, for my wedding on August 14, 2021. The venue itself is so dreamy and makes a bride feel like a princess, especially with the new renovations- I fell in love with it! The venue was a hit with us but Ciro’s personality/demeanor was what really solidified our decision to have our special day at the Florentine Gardens. Ciro and his team were so cooperative and accommodating to our every needs for the past YEAR; they found time to answer/respond to each and every one of our questions promptly amidst all the weddings they had going on a daily basis this year, and made sure everything went smoothly on our wedding night (and I was Bridezilla to the max but felt so reassured/calm because of Ciro and his team). Ciro really went above and beyond for us to make sure we had the most special and memorable night! The whole Florentine staff worked like a TEAM; they are very professional but at the same time, super fun to work with- what more can a bride and groom ask for! Deepest and sincerest thank you/gratitude from Mr & Mrs LEE!

of little details, and they handled them professionally and accurately. Big shout outs to Jason, DJ Tony Gia, and our bridal attendant Sheyla who was a saint.

was amazing from start to finish. If you have the opportunity to book with the Florentine Gardens, please do! And use Sal Travis entertainment for all the media needs.

oments! Sal put together the most amazing wrap-up video! We watch it several times a day still and it’s been about 3 weeks since our wedding. The video brings us right back to the best day of our lives and we relive all the memories! Jorge was our maître d’ and he took care of anything and everything! We really got to enjoy our wedding reception because of him. Monica was my bridal assistant and she was the BEST! I felt like Cinderella, literally, because at one point she actually took shoes on and off of my feet! She bustle and unbustle my dress, she was there to hold things and she constantly checked in on me throughout the night. Both Jorge and Monica made us feel at peace and made the day run so smooth! Music was one of the most important parts to me and Tony Gia didn’t let me down! He has a ton of energy and he had our guests dancing all night! He played a little bit of everything, which is what we wanted because we love all genres of music. We danced the entire night! The venue is drop dead gorgeous, the food is absolutely unbelievable, and the staff is amazing! Everyone is still raving about our wedding and it makes us feel extremely happy we chose Florentine Gardens as our venue!!

our day so special. Laila, my bridal attendant should make millions because she was out of this world. She was there for me for every single little thing. Her personality was so sweet and PATIENT!!! She made me feel so special. Tom helped us so much along the way as well and we could not thank the ENTIRE Florentine team for their service and kindness. It was really the best day of my life and having my wedding here was the cherry on top. The FOOD, OMG, is amazing. Not your typical catered “wedding” food that’s expected. Take my advice and get the lobster risotto because til this day, 6 months later, my guests are raving about it. THANK YOU FLORENTINE FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!!! Ingrid & Fred 2/26/21

they were helpful and easy to talk to! We chose to use Sal’s entertainment/ theatrical package and it was the best decision we could’ve made. From the accent lighting, to the fog, the two huge screens, and DJ Tony Gia… all of our guests were raving about how beautiful the ballroom looked and how fun the wedding was. DJ Tony Gia was super sweet and very focused on which songs would make our day special and memorable. The wrap up video made by Sal’s production team was the highlight of the night. We chose to play it at the end of the wedding night, and all of our guests were in shock that they were watching the highlights of the wedding that literally just happened moments ago. Three days after the wedding my husband and I are still receiving phone calls from family and friends about the food! The cocktail hour food station choices were unique and delicious. Some we picked were the chicken and waffles station, the tequila bar station, the taco station (which comes with corona and margs!) and the Mac and cheese station, just to name a few. The dinner was phenomenal as well. My guest are still in shock that they were offered seconds after their main course! I can not emphasize enough how amazing of a wedding day my husband and I had, thanks to the incredible staff at Florentine gardens. My husband and I just keep saying to each other, we can’t believe how smooth the day went. I am sure there were hiccups behind the scenes, but the staff handled it without us noticing and let us enjoy our day to the fullest. I am so happy I got married here… now I just hope I am invited to a wedding at the Florentine Gardens so I can experience the venue as a guest!

g at a time is great as you know the whole time your there the focus is on you and your wedding guests. Carrie our bridal attendant was truly AMAZING! Anything I needed she was on top of it. She made sure me and my now husband ate and drank and had a good time and I could not be more impressed!! Jorge our maitre’d was also AMAZING. He made sure our bridal party was on time and all the events for the day went smoothly. To talk about the reception itself - it was BEAUTIFUL!!! The hall was recently renovated and all our guests were wowed by both the inside and outside. Everyone RAVED about the food and said was best wedding food they have ever had. Lastly, Jason our event coordinator was the BEST. He worked with us from day one and despite all my crazy questions and constant emails was always there for me. He was very prompt with emails and helped with giving suggestions on what to do. The whole day was perfect and I can not thank the staff at the Estate enough <3

like family and this feeling stayed with us all the way to our wedding date! Not only was the venue beautiful but every single detail was perfect. The bridal attendant, Liala, was the sweetest and most helpful person, the gardens were beautiful, the food was amazing, the House Band and Sal Travis were one of the best bands I have heard, the videography was awesome and the Wrap Up video that was shown at the end of the evening was like a Hollywood production! Our guests can't stop talking about the evening! You will not regret having your wedding celebration at the Estate at Florentine Gardens!

ir. The gardens and ballroom is stunning. And the food is on another level, our guests were in awe of the cocktail hour, entrees, and Viennese. Our bridal attendant, Kerry, was by my side the entire day. She is the sweetest person and made sure to help me with anything I needed. Jason helped us throughout the entire process, was incredibly responsive, and was always happy to help us. I can’t recommend hiring Amanda Rae Event Styling (in house event styling services) enough. She helped me curate all of the details, has incredible taste, and our event couldn’t have been the success it was without her. She is so talented at what she does! We will miss working with her! We loved working with Sal Travis Entertainment (in house entertainment services). Sal is a true professional and is so passionate about giving couples an amazing day! Our wrap up video was so incredible and we’ve rewatched it every day since our wedding. It captured so many beautiful moments. We’ve had so many people contact us after our wedding to tell us how much they loved our DJ, Tony Gia. He is the in house DJ. He took his time to understand exactly what we wanted. He played such a great mix of songs that got our wide range of guests of all ages up and dancing. The dance floor was never empty! We overall had an amazing day and are so happy we selected this venue!

years, as we had to postpone, so we were fortunate to build great relationships with so many of the FG family members. To start, Jason was such an incredible coordinator, manager, planner and friend. He was always responsive, patient and flexible with us. He's absolutely incredible in his job. Jason truly feels like a friend to us -- he helped customize our day like we were his own family. From the very beginning, we knew we wanted to get married at Florentine because of him. We love him - and he will always have a special place in our hearts. Sal also has a special place in our hearts! We truly built a great bond with him and he always made us feel special and cared for. The entertainment he oversaw from DJ Tony Gia, to the lighting, to our entrances, dances etc. were nothing short of spectacular. He was a great MC - keeping everyone dancing the night away. Sal is truly a special person and we loved working with him. Kerry, my bridal attendant, was so patient, kind and lovely the entire day. She anticipated my every move, always a step ahead. She was so easy to be around and felt like a great friend the entire day. She went above and beyond - she's simply a rockstar. We wouldn't have had the day we had without her. Shar, our videographer was so talented, and funny. She made the entire process fun, even during the summer heat. Our wrap-up video truly wowed every guest. Everyone was shocked at the quality and day-of turn around. It made our wedding even more special and unique. I've been to many weddings and while I'm biased, this was the best wedding I've ever been to. Our guests are still raving about the food, music and atmosphere -- and so are we. We couldn't have asked for a better day. It was beyond anything we ever dreamed of and we're so appreciative of the entire staff -- Jeffrey, our Maitre'D the cooks, waiters/waitresses, cleaning staff, set-up crew etc. You all have our unconditional love and gratitude.

working with him for 3 years, I have only positive and wonderful things to say about him. He answered every text, every phone call and every email almost instantly. He took care of every detail effortlessly and I can definitely say I was annoying most of the time. His attention to detail is immaculate as we went over our day-of details multiple times to confirm everything. He remembered the tiniest details and wrote down everything we said. Miss. Laila was my bridal attendant and I wish I could keep her. She made the day getting ready everything that I could be. I came to the venue the morning of to get ready and felt extremely unwell. Ciro went out and got me Chinese white rice, a bagel and ginger ale and Miss. Laila made and brought me every home remedy in order to bring me back to life (and it worked!). I didn’t lift a finger the entire day. She worked so hard the entire day until we left after the wedding, carrying my train, veil, and bouquet everywhere I went. If you have her as a bridal attendant, then you are quite literally in THE BEST hands. She did the most perfect job all day and took the best care of myself, my mother, mother in law and bridal party. She also took care of the groom, his 9 groomsmen and 2 fathers. What a superhero!! We worked with Sal to do the lighting and videography and what a game changer (especially the drone)!!! The lightening really set the tone for the reception. Jesse, the videographer, was awesome. Super cool guy and got amazing shots. If you’re on the fence about using them for the videography, think no more and DO IT. I had the wrap up video in my email at 1:31am after the wedding and I haven’t stopped watching it since. It’s more than beautiful and a perfect summary of the day. Jeffrey, our maître d, is the man. I had not met him until the day of and he is awesome. So in control of the day, poised and no-funny business. He walked us through the timeline/details of the day multiple times because there’s so much going on. He pulled me aside about 30min before the ceremony explaining they were tracking the weather and we needed to move the ceremony and get started ASAP. This was probably the best decision and the most perfect timing. Lastly, Samantha Mayor. What a genuine angel of a human. The months leading up to the wedding, I think I emailed her almost every other day and she answered every single one instantly (and even on weekends). She took down every note, every request and made sure it all happened. I was so relieved to see her there the day of. As for the venue itself, the bridal suite is perfect, the food is incredible (in both quality and quantity), the gardens are magical and the ballroom is overwhelmingly stunning. I can’t thank EVERYONE at Florentine enough for everything they’ve done for myself, my family and our wedding these past few years while working with them.

t) made the day absolutely perfect. Both the indoor space and the gardens were magnificent. The ceremony in the gardens was magical; it was out of a fairy tale. The food was fantastic and the service impeccable. We enjoyed the venue for the entire day and they took incredible care of us no matter what we needed. Miss. Laila was the best!! Jeffrey was amazing too. All of our guests were wowed by how fantastic everything was. I want to thank everyone at this venue for the most wonderful day - one which we will never forget.

ges with any questions that we had! Sam, made sure that the day of details were perfect. We truly did not have anything to worry about the day of our wedding. When we arrived at 6 AM, Stephanie my bridal attendant was outstanding! She did not only take care of my needs, but took care of the entire bridal party! I can't say thank you enough for all she did! George, made the party run tremendously. From start to finish, he did not skip a beat, thank you! Our guest, could not stop raving about the food and the service!! Sal Travis, and his entire video crew were amazing as well. Sal made sure that we had the music, instruments, and day of extras all in order. He also reached out several times to schedule meetings or just to follow up. Our wrap up video was an amazing addition. We have watched it so many times already!! Our guest loved it during out reception as well! From start to finish, everything was amazing! I would HIGHLY recommend getting married at the Estate at Florentine Gardens.

E SWEETEST and best person ever and helped guide us through every single detail for our wedding. She guided us through the Covid process and we were blessed to not have anything affected by it... but she reassured us the entire time and answered every question and helped us with everything. By the time our wedding came, she felt more like a friend. Sal and his team DJ Tony Gia kept our party going all night and know how to put on a show! Sal and Tony made sure to call us and make sure all of our preparations and lists and details were perfect... and that night was absolutely amazing. Stephanie our bridal attendant was the sweetest ever and so down to earth and funny. She made sure I had water, that we were all doing okay and that everyone was well taken care of. Everyone is still talking about how incredibly beautiful and so much fun our wedding was! We searched many venues, but none of them could compare to the Florentine Gardens. Their gorgeous outdoors was really important to us for photos and the renovated ballroom is an absolute dream! All of the guests and vendors too loved the delicious food, and were well taken care of. All in all if you are looking for a wedding venue... look no further! The Estate at Florentine Gardens is worth every single penny! An absolute dream come true... thank you so much to the staff who felt more like family! We'll never forget our magical day!

el like family from the moment we walked into the place to the second our wedding was over. Can't say enough good things about the Florentine staff! Maria, Tom, Sal and Shar, Monica, Stephanie and Jeff. The list goes on. Our wedding day was perfect in every details.Thank you all so much for making our special day so memorable. Florentine Gardens is truly the best!

as clear that nothing was ever going to compare to her wedding. We met with Denise back in February of 2020 to tour the property and to see all of the incredible renovations that have taken place since 2014. We immediately booked our date for June of 2021. Denise kept in touch with us through the rough patches of covid, and assured us as we got closer to our date that we had nothing to worry about. Our date finally came and she was right - the day was perfect, and we truly felt like we were treated like royalty. My bridal attendant Stephanie was quite possibly the best part of my day. She made sure I was fed, hydrated, taken to the bathroom, and made sure that my train never once dragged on the floor. I did not stress about a single thing with her by my side. We booked the house band through Sal and WOW did they do a fantastic job. I received SO many compliments on the band, the gorgeous venue, and how smoothly the day ran. If you are on the fence about booking with FG - just do it - you will not find another venue with a more passionate and dedicated staff who make you feel like family.

5 stars is because our suites were not prepared as discussed, some of my items from bridal suite were thrown out by the cleaning crew (later found and returned the next day), and we feel like they could've been more flexible with new dates and returns for couples who have had to postpone their weddings and change their guest count due to all the uncertainties having to do with Covid. However, our wedding was beautiful and our guests were impressed.

needed her. My family and friends are still raving about how amazing the food and the service was and how it was the best wedding they have ever been to. No ones drinks were left empty and the best part was they came around with seconds for dinner. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this venue and you shouldn’t look else where to have your perfect day. Sal did our lighting, 1st dance smoke, and indoor fireworks that everyone said made our 1st dance. If your looking for that fairytale wedding with amazing food that people will rave about for years, this is the place to go.

th my now husband throughout the entire process of rescheduling which was nice! Putting all the COVID craziness aside if I was a normal bride, they would have gotten a 5/5 from me. I am only digging them because the COVID process could have been easier, but I totally understand that they were trying to do the best they could. The venue is beautiful, and the food is fantastic, but all my guests cannot get over the service! Both the wait staff and my bridal attendant Leila were truly incredible. My family has been to many of the top venues in NJ and they all said they have never seen anything like this! You wont regret booking them on your wedding day, trust me!

sure my wedding was at Florentine Gardens. Where to begin...Denise is an MVP. If you are lucky enough to have her be your coordinator, you are in great hands. She is REAL...in an industry that has plenty of "fake" and materialism. This is a rarity. She understands people, knows what they want, and does everything she can to make it happen. Whether it was the little things or the big things, she made anything we requested a priority. I could always depend on her for honesty and transparency. Her suggestions are spot on, and she will WORK for you. She will not do what is easiest, or what will make her look the best. She is truly there for you, the bride and groom, and has your best interests at heart. During the pandemic chaos, I felt like she was in the trenches with me, feeling what I was feeling. There was laughter and tears, and throughout it all, I never felt alone, because of her. After this process, I can call her a true friend. Then there is Sal. If there were more men like Sal out there, the world would be a much better place. We chose to use Sal for lightening, videography, and the House Band/DJ. Aside from booking Florentine, it was the best decision we made in the entire wedding process. The man is a saint. He always treated us with respect and kindness, never once deviating from his amazing professionalism and poise. I always felt relaxed with Sal, even with all the postponing chaos. He makes you feel as if you are the most important person he has, and goes above and beyond to ensure your vision is executed. The House Band and DJ had my guests dancing ALL NIGHT. They can do anything...so talented. Throughout the day, and long after, I was showered with compliments on the music...people were blown away. The uplighting is everything...I know it comes as a cost, but it is worth it...made a world of difference. Montages are a big thing in my family, and Sal did a phenomenal job. Finally, the wrap-up video at the end of the night is unfathomable. How he and his team are able to put that together evening-of is something I'll never know. The last person I want to mention is my unsung hero, Liala: an absolute angel. I don’t understand how anyone could be so naturally selfless. Liala was my bridal attendant, and achieved the perfect balance between being incredibly attentive and never invasive. She knew I needed something before I even said it. This lovely woman can do it all. She put my hair into three different styles at various points in the night, because I kept ruining it dancing like a maniac. She took photos from her perspective (without me asking) and sent them to me, since it will be a while until I get the professional shots. She told me I was absolutely beautiful, often, and treated me like a princess. She brought me food, made sure I drank water constantly (WHICH IS HUGE), including bringing it on the dancefloor because I was clearly not sitting down. She wiped my face, fixed my makeup, put cold cloths on the back of my neck, got blood out of my dress (long story, my husband), got me a chair while I was getting hot taking pictures outside...ALL WITHOUT BEING ASKED. I will never forget her and what she did for me that night.

a well-oiled machine! Ciro held our hand through it all and was our sound board for everything we needed. He truly is a one of a kind and I highly recommend working with him. He reassures that you are well taken care of and not once did we have to ask or question what was going on for the day of our wedding, I knew he had our backs and our best interest 100%. We truly felt like family. Once we dropped our items off the day before, I knew we were in great hands. The day of the wedding was the best day of our lives and well worth the wait. The FG Family welcomed us with open arms and made sure we were well taken care of. My husband and I were truly able to take in the day, be in the moment, enjoy our food, and dance the night away. The entire staff was friendly, personable, and professional. You can tell that they truly love what they do and put their hearts and souls into the job. I want to give a special shout out to Jeffrey who was our Maitre D, he was AMAZING and Layla who was our bridal attendant, she was INCREDIBLE. They never missed a beat, always kept us informed, and was always one step ahead of us. The Florentine Gardens is an impeccable establishment and we are so blessed and over the moon that we were able to have our wedding there. It was one for the books and will forever be the best day of our life.

us via text and call. We finally were able to have our wedding in April 2021 and it was nothing short of spectacular. Ciro assured us that our Saturday afternoon wedding would be just like a Saturday night wedding and he was absolutely right! From the time we booked our wedding all the way up to our big day, the Florentine Gardens team's service was outstanding. They always made us feel as though we were the only couple they were working with, even though we know they are BOOKED and busy. As a matter of fact, even when we couldn't reach Ciro-- Sam, Jason, or Maria treated us with the same care and kindness. On the day of, my bridal attendant Monica, was always by my side. She was helpful in bustling my dress during cocktail hour as well as making sure my train was fluffed all day for photos. She made sure DJ and I ate and had our signature drinks ready for us. Our videographers Jesse and Hernz were AMAZING. I didn't even know they would have drone footage until the day of. We got the same day edit wrap up video from them and we cannot stop watching it. THANK YOU! We decided on the theatrical package with Sal and also used his services to book a violinist, saxophonist and pianist. Sal was always so kind to us and was willing to help us out with anything we needed. We had our own singer come in and Sal made sure that our singer felt welcomed with his band. Additionally, we had a short video of our elopement during 2020 that we wanted to show our guests and sure enough, Sal delivered. Trust him, he knows exactly what he is doing and is fully able to execute your wedding vision. The theatrical package was so worth it!! Our guests couldn't believe we had a video of the day ready for them to watch by 4pm! Our guests truly cannot stop talking about Florentine Gardens. They say it was the BEST wedding they have ever been too. I am hearing that the food was delicious (we even had jamaican food requested and they were able to accommodate us). The ballroom was gorgeous!! All my guests loved how it was all white. We are so happy we were able to use the brand new ballroom. My bridesmaids loved the bridal suite and the groomsmen had plenty of space in their suite as well. With Covid, Florentine truly went above and beyond to make our guests feel comfortable. Their cocktail hour even has doors that full open to outside for fresh air. All in all, my husband and I would really like to just do our day all over again, it was simply perfect. Thank you so much Ciro, Sal, Monica, Jesse, Hernz, Sam, Jason and Maria. You all fulfilled all of our small requests without thinking twice and because of you all, our day was magical.

We had the amazing band and Dj with Sal Travis who had all our guests on the dance floor the entire evening! My bridal attendant- Lyla- was the most amazing person in the world and literally made sure that every second of the night we had everything we needed - she dressed me in both dresses and bustled both my dress & veil in seconds like she’d been working at Kleinfelds her whole life ! I couldn’t thank the Florentine Gardens enough for making our wedding day even more special and perfect than we ever imagined !

Made everything simple and easy. Got everyone on the dance floor and loved the wrap up video!

veryone at Florentine, especially Maria. Maria always made sure we felt so secure when there were so many unpredictable factors! I read so many amazing reviews about Sal and his entertainment package and it made me soo excited to have him for my wedding! But there are honestly no words that can explain how truly amazing he was and how special he made our night - it is something I hope every bride can experience herself!! Elegance and party atmosphere were all mixed into one with the lighting, sparklers and theatrical elements he provided. Our party was made that much more fun with DJ Tony Gia. Tony was absolutely the most amazing DJ we have ever seen. We had every single guest raving about how well he read the crowd and had everyone celebrating all night long. I am normally requesting songs from the DJ throughout the night but I didn’t have to do that with Tony, he knew which song to play and when to play it. Sal and Tony ran the show so perfectly, it was a dream come true. Our videographer Jesse captured every special moment and crafted us the most beautiful wrap up video. We had so much fun watching our wrap up video with our friends and family at the end of the night. There were so many tears and laughs and people were blown away with “how did they get that video done so fast?!” The night was sooo special to us and I also owe so much of that to Laila, by bridal assistant. She was so attentive when I needed her for drinks, bathroom breaks, guiding me to where I needed to be, just everything! My bustle was sooo complicated! It had 16+ bustle loops on every single layer of my 4 layered dress. My seamstress told me to call her the day of to assist us with the bustle but Laila did not need to call her LOL she did it herself!! She even took photos of us throughout the day to send to us and followed up with me the next day to make sure I had all the things I needed when I went to pick up our belongings. I hope everyone can have themselves a Laila on their wedding day!! We still have guests calling and texting us how it was the most beautiful and fun wedding they have ever attended. Truly blown away by everyone at Florentine Gardens!!

ts cleanliness to its aesthetics (the bridal suites included) we were in absolute awe! From day one, we felt so welcomed and taken care of working with their general manager, Maria and her father Tom. While planning a wedding in general can be stressful - planning one during a pandemic was no less than ideal. However, Maria was always there to keep me hopeful, excited, and at ease. She routinely made herself available to answer any questions or concerns myself or family had. The day of our wedding was absolutely magical. Maria, her family, and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to exceed all my expectations and make our dream wedding come true.  My bridal party and I were able to get ready the morning of in the bridal suite, which I highly recommend! It is basically like getting ready in a grand salon! We were greeted instantly by Layla, my bridal attendant. I have been in several wedding parties and I have never seen a bridal attendant as kind, helpful, and attentive as Layla was. She was there every moment helping me with my train, bustle, and constantly making sure we had everything we needed (food, drinks, my makeup, etc.). I cannot thank her enough, as she allowed my mom, sister, and bridal party to enjoy themselves by taking care of everything! She is the BEST! We also worked closely with in-house entertainment, Sal Travis. I couldn’t have asked to meet and work with someone as caring and kind as Sal. He assisted us with music choices and kept our guests safely entertained. Jay, our DJ, played every song we requested and kept our guests moving and entertained despite a pandemic. Jesse, the videographer is a miracle worker! He captured everything!! We had the sweetest ending to our night, as Sal and his entire team, made the most incredible wrap-up video that our guests and us were able to enjoy at the end of the night. Happy tears shed & my guests will not stop mentioning it. Their team was truly incredible! When it comes to food - the Florentine is next to none! Not kidding, all of my guests could not stop raving about it! My fiancé is obsessed with their rice balls and they ensured him that he would have a tray waiting for him at our sweetheart table. They even gave us a whole tray to go! Our guests could not stop commenting on how good the food/drinks were but also on how safe they felt as well! The Florentine made it a priority to allow our guests to feel safe by accommodating any needs, such as personal couple cocktail tables if requested during this time. All servers safely maintained their distance while serving and had masks on as well. I know ourselves and our guests certainly felt safe! I cannot thank the entire staff at Florentine more for making a dream, I honestly wasn’t quite sure would happen, actually come true. They made our day feel as normal as normal could feel during this crazy time. They did everything and more to ensure that ourselves and our guests felt safe while still enjoying themselves. While this year has been pretty chaotic for most - myself and my guests were able to have what they said was one of their most memorable days of the year. We are forever grateful.

l. We had to postpone our wedding and they worked with us and they have turned a sour situation into such a beautiful, safe wedding. We definitely recommend Florentine Gardens, they are the best, luxurious venue!

ce to atmosphere and ambience, Florentine has it all! They really treat every couple they work with like family! Our consultant, Jason, was the sweetest to work with. Although we hit a couple of bumpy roads to get to our dream day during this pandemic, Jason was with us every step of the way with help, comfort and support to get us through this tough year. For videography, look no further! Sal Travis, Shar and the team were absolutely amazing! Our guests were raving about our wrap up video for days! Their work is truly spectacular! My bridal attendant, Layla, was phenomenal and did not leave my side the entire day! She literally did everything possible to make our day perfect! I've attended many wedding venues in the past throughout NJ and none ever outshined the Estate. Florentine Gardens is hands down the BEST venue and I will definitely be back again to plan parties in the future!

us the food was and what great service they received. Maria was wonderful throughout the planning. She was helpful and patient and took care of every detail. Sal arranged for the entertainment, and he was just wonderful to work with. DJ Tony Gia was great, and I would also highly recommend Shar, the videographer. My daughter's bridal attendant, Sheyla, was so helpful and attentive throughout the entire day. Perfection is the way I can describe Florentine Gardens!

at Florentine made sure to accommodate myself, my husband and my guests to the best of their ability. I personally planned with Jason and he seemed to be available 24/7 with all of my questions and made anything I wanted, happen. He was professional but kind and understanding. I hired Sal Travis entertainment for my video and worked very closely with Sal and Shar. Sal is definitely experienced and knew the lay of the land and what would work and what wouldn't, Shar was outstanding, she made us feel comfortable and we received our wrap up video before we woke up the next day. I am confident in her ability and know she captured the best moments. My bridal attending, Sheyla was our life savor!! She was with me every step of the day, my husband and I kept commenting how awesome she was, we were on the dance floor and she kept bringing us water. She sewed/fixed my bustle, she had hair spray and anything else I may have needed at the drop of a hat. She personally brought us food to the bridal suite. I wanted to get married at Florentine since I was 19 years old, covid threw a big wrench in my plan however I was still able to live out my dream wedding and I wouldn't have changed a thing!

speaks for itself as always, everything from the chandeliers to the bridal suites.. but Tom’s family values & the amount of pure kindness when inviting us to the ‘vendor showcase’ the following day.. paired together in a way that we could not find hospitality close to his anywhere else, if we tried. Thank you Tom, for supplying NJ with The Best Wedding Venue a Newlywed Couple could dream to have. I also want to thank Tom for introducing us to the most monumental of human-beings on this planet, our Wedding Coordinator, Denise Downing. Denise, we are over-the-moon. You my dear, are a true queen. Chris & I are so lucky to have met you, because our wedding would not have been complete without your attention to detail, disney/fairytale knowledge, quick thinking, sense of urgency, impeccable taste, and your indefinite ‘I want the best for you guys’ attitude. Chris & I were a couple whose wedding was affected by Covid-19.. one week we were talking about postponements, the next thing we knew we were being brought into a tent, and when we least expected it.. Denise gave us the good news of being able to celebrate our wedding in the ballroom we had been dreaming about. I cannot thank Denise enough for the amount of mutual trust we shared during that tough time. I can’t elaborate enough, that our goal was never to postpone.. and she heard us loud & clear.. resulting in an amazing event beyond our expectations. The amount of detail she was able to achieve in our wedding gave our guests goosebumps.. just by getting to know us & by studying us.. everyone was blown away by the subtle ways we (the couple) were represented. This event was not just another wedding, it was very clearly OUR wedding.. and it showed. Denise was by our sides thru the entire planning process and we truly consider her family now. On the wedding day itself, we were ‘wowed’ by a brand new face.. and there was no other girl I’d rather have with me all day than Sheila, our Bridal Attendant. Sheila, you are a star. If you are having a wedding at the Florentine Gardens.. ask for Sheila. She was my secret weapon all day long!! From taking care of Chris & I.. to helping our bridal party, at the ready with food/drink, helping with my bustle, endless tissues, running to grab my veil.. literally running, & reading our minds.. THIS GIRL WAS ON FIRE.. Sheila, you blew us out of the water. I didn’t think I wanted anymore bridesmaids.. but I’d put you in a burgundy dress if we could do it all over again. She was truly a blessing to have. There were many great people supplied to us at Florentine, but Sal Travis is a true entertainer. The Entertainment Dept. should always be used when booking this venue. The 3 piece band during ceremony & cocktail hour, the videography/drone package, the capability of the special effects in the ballroom (fog, lighting, screens).. the amazing DJ Tony Gia keeping everyone on the dance floor.. we were blown away by every aspect & would do it all over again if we could. Then there is Shar. This woman deserves a trophy. She is the kindest, quickest, and her timing is ON POINT.. you think you know your ‘good angles’.. but Shar knows them better!!!

ried at Florentine. We booked our June 2020 date two years ago with Maria, and she didn't ever leave our side throughout the process - ups and downs. Emotions were definitely at their high in the beginning of COVID on all ends, but that never interfered with them doing anything and everything that they could to make our dream wedding possible. After a few different date changes, we finally had our wedding this past Saturday 10/17. The whole day from beginning to end was more than I could have ever asked or hoped for. Our guests are still calling and texting myself, my husband, and our parents to tell us that it was the best wedding they ever been to. Florentine went above and beyond with all of the health and safety measures needed to take place given the current situation, and all of my guests informed us that they felt safe from the minute they walked into the doors. If there is any hesitation or contemplating on where you'd want to get married, I'd choose Florentine over and over a million times. Thank you for making our dream wedding happen, even during a pandemic!!!

solutely perfect. Our cocktail hour and reception were both outside under the gorgeous tent space. One of the main reasons we chose Florentine Gardens was for the beautiful outdoor space and elegant feel of the grounds. Our guests were able to enjoy the beauty of the estate from the cocktail hour all the way to the outdoor after-party. The food was amazing and very abundant! Denise was our wedding consultant and was by our side for the entire wedding process. She is seriously the best around! Denise was so informative and so easy to talk to. She answered all of our questions and eased all of our worries. She helped us with decisions big and small, from making our cocktail hour and dinner selections, to helping us through the difficult decision to postpone our wedding day (our original wedding day was July 4, 2020). We used many of the Florentine recommended vendors, which were all amazing to work with. Sal Travis and his videographer Jesse created us the most amazing wrap up video and the House Band kept everyone dancing all night! Our bridal attendant Kerry and maitre d Jeffrey were the best! Kerry was so attentive to both me and my husband. From making sure we always had a drink in hand, to helping me bustle my dress, to making sure we ate dinner, Kerry was awesome! Jeffery kept us on schedule and ensured our guests had a great night. We thank the entire Florentine team for the most amazing and memorable day!

experience with an amazing team and venue. They made our day so miraculous and memorable! Shayla & Geoffrey were amazing and by our side the whole time making sure we had such a perfect day!

entine we made it. Also Sheila the bridal attendant was amazing! We got married on a hot summer day outdoors and she always made sure I was hydrated and got everything I needed/wanted.

ing date at The Estate. In the meantime, we decided to do a small backyard wedding with just family as we were eager to get married. Sal Travis and his team typically only work in-house at Florentine Gardens, but given the circumstances, Sal graciously offered for his videographers, Shar and Jesse, to come to my dad's house where the wedding was taking place and provide video coverage for our small backyard wedding. And we are so happy that he did! Sal was incredibly accommodating and helped coordinate everything for the day. Him and his team have been so easy to work with since day one, and Sal went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed for our special day. Shar and Jesse were on time, professional, and most importantly produced an AMAZING video for us that was in my inbox by the end of the night. They also wore masks the entire time to ensure the safety of ourselves and our guests. We are so thankful for Sal and his amazing team and are so happy we hired them! We've been married for a week and can't stop watching the video. We can't wait for our June 2021 wedding at The Estate to experience the rest of Sal's services (lighting, photo booth, etc.) as we know they will exceed our expectations the way the video did. I would highly recommend hiring Sal and his team for your wedding!

personality at ease. When we did our site visits, if I didn't trust the event coordinator, that venue was no longer on my radar. Having Denise as my coordinator solidified my choice of picking this venue. As you go throughout the planning process, there are so many little details that require attention. Denise helped me navigate and also shared other brides' experiences which helped a lot. She always had our best interest at heart and I knew she was guiding us for the best. We also found out we had a lot of personal connections, which only solidified our love for her. We were the lucky couple who got to be the first ones to enjoy the new ballroom. Although it was nerve wracking to watch construction via their Instagram, Denise, Jorge & especially Tom kept me update the whole way. Tom had his team bend over backwards to ensure we were getting married in the most beautiful ballroom. Seeing that ballroom for the first time a few days before took my breath away. But when we got to see if on our big day, all decorated, I was speechless, which is near impossible for me. IT WAS STUNNING!! I myself have heard a lot of feedback that the Florentine Gardens team treats you like family, and they aren't kidding!!! I truly felt like I was a part of the family and there was no doubt in our mind that they wouldn't give us the best wedding in the world. As I write this review, it makes me miss them so much more!! I would do it all again in a heartbeat. The food is as amazing as they say! The cocktail hour blew everyone away; mac and cheese bar was my ultimate fave. Some guests thought the cocktail hour was the whole reception. We went with assorted deserts brought to the tables which was a great decision since no one left the ballroom. In addition, the team set up breakfast sandwiches to-go for our guests when we exited. The food was unreal and so delicious. There was not one guest who didn't rave about the food. We used Sal Travis Entertainment for music and videography. Sal was a great help making all of our selections. Jessie did a great job capturing our special moments on video. The Wrap Up video is a must! It’s a special surprise to your guests, but it’s amazing to playback the special day since it goes by way to fast. DJ Jay was also such a fun time. He did a great job of balancing all genres of music, especially some Latin music we requested. We extended our reception an hour, so the last hour we turned it into our "after party". And the dancing and partying was amplified! I wanted the after party to really feel club like, and he did just that. All in all, the team brought our dream wedding into reality and if I was so grateful to have such amazing people help us along the way.

ing that we booked TWENTY SEVEN months ago, I’m not gonna lie I was pretty depressed. This day we had planned in our heads for over two years was gone. For me it was way longer than the 27 months. I knew in 2015 at my cousins wedding at Florentine that this would be my wedding venue. When we got engaged 2 years later, Tom asked me “what venues do you want to look at?” I looked at him and said “venue and Florentine gardens. We’re booking there no matter what.” You were the only venue we looked at. We didn’t need to look anywhere else. Tom being Tom didn’t really remember the venue like I did but once we met with Maria we knew this would be the place we would celebrate and start our marriage. As everyone knows, this did not go as we had planned. However, after meeting with you and your dad today and booking our new date, we are just as happy and excited as we were January 20, 2018. We cannot wait to share this day with you and we really cannot express how grateful we are to have you as part of our family. Thank you for being so accommodating and so understanding during these terrible times. Today, you made everything for us okay. Today, you made us excited again to get married because we have had this cloud glooming over us. What was once sadness, is now excitement and happiness. We cannot wait to celebrate with you on our NEW date July 11th. (We just found out that two of my grandmas siblings, my aunt Josie and my aunt Orsola were both married on this day. We also just so happened to put on an old mets game and saw my grandpa in the crowd today. So we truly believe everything happened for a reason ❤️ ❤️) Now that my long rant is done, we hope it is only smooth sailing from here! Love always Meaghan & Tom

nning stages. The Estate has been beyond accommodating in our new date selection, and with helping us dealing with our vendors. The way the entire team has stepped up to help in this very tough time is most appreciated, my Fiance is happy and that is what is most important to me. Thank you Tom, Denise, and your staff for being so understanding and helpful. Melissa Eng Charles R. Wilkins Jr.

ing for something special and this was it!) But now, we had to cancel this beautiful venue. We had the date set for Saturday 12/12/20, so it's early in December and still not cold at that time (thanks global warming lol)! If anyone is interested, maybe we can work together on booking this day?? Email me at rnmakrinos@gmail.com. Maybe one of the last Saturdays at a beautiful venue in 2020 left!

MAZING and our guests still talk about it to this day. We booked with Ciro but was welcomed by the entire Florentine Gardens family. Ciro was extremely accommodating, reliable and went the extra mile to make our special day memorable. On the day of, Laila was my bridal assistant and my husband was attended to by Jorge. They both did an INCREDIBLE job making the day go smoothly. Laila was there for me literally every step of the way before and after I walked down the aisle. She predicted my needs before I even asked and took care of me and my bridal party like we were her own family. If you're looking to be treated like family, this place is exactly what you need. I wish I could get married again just so I could experience it all over again!

how to cater to brides and grooms to be :). A special thank you to Jason and Sal!

tail to make our day so special. The day of our wedding, they asked my husband which beer he likes to drink and went out to the store to get his favorite beer. The staff were by our sides from the moment we arrived until the next morning when we went back to gather all of our belongings. The bridal attendant and maitre'd were with us the entire night, making sure we and our families had absolutely everything we needed. We can't say enough amazing things about them all. They made our wedding day magical and the best day ever.

ncredible and SO MUCH of it! Everyone commented on how great the food was, and how ample the offerings were. And such a GREAT value on the menu. Great value in general!!! Scenery? Perfect, and they dress the entire place up, head to toe! Inside & out, the place was a dream! The facilities themselves are incredible, from the outdoor gardens, to the huge ballroom, to the AMAZING bride & groom suites. The cocktail room was just redone incredibly beautifully, and they will be re-doing the ballroom soon. (So jealous that I missed out on that!!!) Service? PHENOMENAL. Every step of the planning process, Ciro, our Wedding Coordinator, was there for my husband and I to answer questions, make suggestions, and just generally reassure us that we weren't being crazy! And on the day of the event, everyone was so kind, polite and accommodating to my husband & I, plus our large number of guests! Same with Sal Travis! Sal was an INCREDIBLE emcee for the event, and made everything go smoothly, and oh so beautifully! (even when we threw in last-minute speeches, and all manner of crazy requests) You can't know how much you need a wedding emcee until you realize how difficult it would have been without them! There was a plan for every step of the wedding day, without which I would have majorly panicked! Can't thank these guys enough for making our special day PERFECT!!!!

ing sure we had everything we needed and made sure everything ran smoothly through out the entire night. Sal and his entire crew were absolutely incredible and made sure the party never stopped. Everything was literally magical through out the night. DJ Tony Gia was definitely the DJ you’d want to play your wedding if you want people up and having a great time through out the night. Jesse put together the perfect wrap up video to end the night which was one of our favorite parts. But none of this would have been possible without the help from our consultant Maria. She helped us out from the very beginning and was absolutely fantastic through out all of our planning.

. We were quickly escorted to the bridal suite after taking a couple pictures upon request. Lila helped escort me throughout the night. Between bustling and unbustling my dress countless times and making sure my train fell perfectly in every picture, to having a drink ready in hand at all times, she was absolutely amazing! She even took pictures on her personal phone of me and my bridal party. I’m still speechless about the service she provided. Sal and the band absolutely killed it! Music was on point the ENTIRE night. I couldn’t have imagined a better band! The food was absolutely amazing. The presentation at the cocktail hour and viennese hour was beautifully displayed, in addition to decadent and delicious, like all food at Florentine. Guests are still talking about it! Everything about my wedding night was absolutely perfect, thanks to Maria! I will never be able to thank her enough. The food, band, amazing gardens and the all made this possible. BIG thank you again to Maria, Amanda, Tom, Ciro, Sal, Jeff and Lila for providing us with an unforgettable night.

consultant Denise, was outstanding! She was right by our side the entire time, paying attention to every detail, making sure we were happy. I love you, Denise and can’t thank you enough! Sal, our director of entertainment was unbelievable. He provided us with such a wonderful atmosphere from the lighting to our reception entrances, Sal really met every expectation we had! The incredible House Band, and our videographer, Shar. Both the band and videographer went above and beyond and really made our day special. The music was perfect and the wrap up video really made our night! Last but not least, our Maitre d, Jorge and bridal attendant, Layla. We would have never had the night we did without them. Jorge, ran the party perfectly. It was smooth from start to finish. I knew we were in good hands because Jorge was there. Layla, was my rock that night. Whatever I needed she was there and made me feel really special. Our entire family couldn’t stop raving about her. She did not only focus on me that night but also took care of our bridal party and families. We love you Florentine and will always be grateful for what you did for us!

edding coordinator Jason and our maitre’d Jeff were so professional and made sure everything ran perfectly. Jason truly exceeded all expectations, working with us for over a year to make sure that every detail of our wedding day was catered to our taste and style. My only suggestion would be to rent the entire day if you have a Saturday wedding so that you can be there all day without feeling any stress about another wedding happening before yours. But even with another wedding before ours- it was everything we imagined and so much more. Also, my bridal attendant Maria was amazing!! She was with us every single second of the day making sure we looked and felt perfect!

ceremony was beautifully orchestrated and memorable; the food was amazing from the cocktail hour - through dinner - and only to be topped by an incredible dessert presentation; and the house band was first rate. It is three days since the wedding and we are still receiving rave reviews from our friends and relatives. Our sincere thanks to Tom, Sal, Denise, Jeff and all those at Florentine that made our day so special - one to treasure for a lifetime!

rkout during my short weekend home. The second I arrived at the Florentine Gardens and was greeted by Tom, I knew this was going to be my venue. I didn't even want to go to another venue but my mom and fiance forced me to, haha. Tom was professional, honest and patient. He worked with us to secure a date and did everything he could so that we were comfortable with the price. He is a family man, who runs a family owned business and that is clearly shown through the respect and service he provides his guests. Tom, you run a PHENOMENAL venue. I personally don't understand how anyone can choose a different venue. Once we secured our date I was put in contact with Sal, who is their in house DJ/MC, of whom we went with and I could not have been ANY HAPPIER with this decision. I went to Sal for everything. He was so quick to respond, he was honest with me, he chatted on the phone with me and answered any questions I had. He made sure I was happy and comfortable with every decision, he made me feel special and excited. I genuinely looked forward to any time I had a call scheduled with Sal. Sal and his team (Jason, videographer Shar, DJ Rob) had everyone up on the dance floor the whole time. I didn't even provide him with a song list! I just told him the vibe I was looking for and he just new every song to play and was awesome on the mic! All of my friends and family cannot get over the level of engagement from the guests all night long. It was so special. Closer to my date I was in close contact with Ciro. I seriously felt like I was planning a big party with a long lost best friend. Ciro was so much fun to talk to, he made sure all my questions were answered and helped me cross anything off my list I needed to. He made sure my parents were comfortable, that we had the right drinks, food, etc. We texted, he answered me quick, he made sure he was always available and that I was happy. When I was on the phone with him I said whatever he recommends for food (cocktail hour & dinner), do it. And I would not change 1 thing. Every single one of his recommendations were outstanding. It was just so much fun going over the menu with him, he even added in a whole bunch of goodies ;) Just wow, it was such a great experience. And God Bless my bridal attendant Kerry. She had a way of always being right by my side but in the least overwhelming way possible. She always had a fresh Titos & Seltzer for me, she made sure I was rotating with water, eating, comfortable. She even helped me pee. Kerry you are a saint and you are such a special kind person and I was so lucky to have you as my attendant! My wedding night could not have gone any more perfect and I would not change 1 thing. I honestly didn't even feel like I had to plan anything! I was never stressed for 1 second! It was the most seamless, fun, exciting, happy time of my entire life, and it wouldn't have been that way without the Florentine Gardens and their staff. I am sitting here crying writing my review because of how sad I am that this is over, but how happy I am that I've chosen this venue and met the best family, the Florentine Gardens family. I hope you all get to experience what I did. Thank you so much to the Florentine Gardens!!!!

on on this website during a random search and reading good reviews, I am hoping our post will be the words of wisdom a bride needs when trying to figure out what venue to choose. From the second we booked at Florentines we were taken care of. Denise was our "contact" through our almost two year engagement but honestly I would prefer to call her a friend. No request too ridiculous and no question was too silly. She took the time to understand our vision and made it come to life one step, email, and phone call at a time. Everything was "no problem", and her response time to my crazy one liner emails, especially as we got closer, was so fast thorough. You can tell she loves what she does and I felt better and more relaxed each time we spoke. I truly don't know what I would have done without her. Now for the day of the wedding, my Husband and I had the place for the day and from the time my girls, mother, mother-in-law, and niece got there, we were taken care of, and that is all due to the amazing bridal attendance Layla. She not only couldn't have been nicer but it was like she knew what we needed before we needed it. She took care of everyone and everything ALL DAY LONG. I truly don't know what I would have done without her (everything down to helping me pee once I had already gotten dressed), all with a smile on her face and ensuring me nothing was a problem and she was happy to help. She was not only so sweet but is amazing at what she does. She was checking in on my husband and me all night long to make sure we were okay but finding the PERFECT balance between not being annoying but making sure we felt taken care of. She was truly a fairy god mother all day. Sal Travis entertainment and the House Band. They were incredible. Sal took time to sit with us many times in the months and weeks leading up to our Wedding to insure everything was as we wanted. Everything from how to pronounce the names of our bridal party to song choice, to the flow of the evening. He was meticulous, helpful, and accommodating. Our guests danced all night and we had so many people come up to us telling us how wonderful they were (even one of my friends who is getting married said she was upset they already booked a band because the house band was so great!). My husband and I chose (last minute which Sal gave us no problem with) to do a wrap up video, our videographer Shar was amazing and we were emailed the link to our wrap up video by the time we got back to the hotel room that night. It was amazing and captured everything we could want in a perfect 4.5 minute video rather the those long movies you will never watch again. The Estate at Florentine Gardens truly made ALL of our wedding dreams come true and I know that is due to the dedicated team of people that make up that amazing place. We thank them a million times over for the most special day of our lives.

ila is every bride's dream attendant and took care of me from the moment I walked through the door to the moment I walked out. From changing my shoes, being on stand by with a glass of water during photos, making sure my hair and make up was fresh and being my voice when I was over whelmed to packing my bags and making sure I always had my favorite drink in hand, Sheila made it her top priority for me to feel as relaxed as humanly possibly on my wedding day. I truly don't know what I would have done with out her and I can not thank her enough for her hard work and dedication to me on my wedding day; I could seriously go on for days about her! You never know what will happen on your wedding day, but Jorge was on top of every moment making sure it was going according to plan while filling us in on what would be happening throughout the day. When the evening was over and the shuttles came to transport everyone to the hotel, my husband and I were unprepared to leave. Within seconds, Jorge offered to drive us himself; no need to rush or panic with him near by. It is accommodating acts of kindness like this that make this venue so deserving of a 5 star rating. By the end of this entire year of planning, Ciro feels more like an old friend than an event consultant. Always greeting us with a hug and grabbing us coffee a food, we always felt like we were walking into someone's home, not just a venue. Ciro took the stress of planning off our shoulders. We knew everything would go as perfectly as it did with his guidance and expertise. Whenever he popped in to say hi and make sure I was doing okay, any anxiety I was experiencing would immediately go away; he has such a calming presence and genuinely cared about how my husband and I were doing through out the day. Not only is the staff amazing here, but the food is out of this world. All our guests were extremely pleased with their dishes and there was not a single empty glass throughout the night. If you are reading this and thinking about having your wedding somewhere else, I HIGHLY recommend you re-consider and make the right choice and host your wedding at the Florentine Gardens. Again, I can go on for days about how happy we were with our choice to have our wedding here. Thank you to every one at venue for being a part of our very special day, we will never forget it!

execute, resulting in a truly spectacular wedding for me and my wife! The attention to detail was superb - it was clear they cared about our wishes and worked tirelessly to make them happen! The ceremony area was BEAUTIFUL! It felt as though we were in a fairy tell setting. Our bridal attendant Kerry was extremely attentive - we loved her! We decided to use Sal Travis and the house band for our wedding festivities, and they were absolute pros! Our guests constantly raved about how exceptional their performance was, and it made our reception one for the ages. Thank you, Florentine Gardens!!

ires and made each one a reality. Sal Travis worked with us to create entertainment that was beyond what our guests had expected, and we are still receiving compliments on the house band! They were so awesome that we have a few friends who are engaged wanting to find a way to book them for their own weddings! I had Kerry as a bridal attendant. She was so wonderful beyond what any words could say. She was patient and went out of her way to take any and all pressure off of me. This included carrying whatever drinks I wanted from location to location during pictures, running to grab my flip flops and carrying my heels when my feet hurt, and making sure I didn't lift one finger. Our day honestly wouldn't have been the same without her. Lastly, Shar worked with us as our videographer. Our wedding video was stunning and perfectly captured every emotion and highlight of our day in its candid style. In addition to all of the wonderful workers who assisted us, the food was phenomenal. Simply put, I cannot imagine a more beautiful venue and more talented professionals than those found at the Florentine Gardens. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone looking to have the perfect wedding day!

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tine Gardens, we met with Jason. He was so friendly from the start, wanting to get to know you as a couple. Right off the bat he makes you feel like you are his best friend! Also, you could tell how passionate he is about his job and wanting to make you the happiest bride and groom. He takes his time to show you the whole estate and the grounds, answering any questions you need. He is quick to answer any emails or phone calls anytime of the day. There is no question that you should hesitate to ask because Jason will do anything to make sure you get the things you envision on your wedding. During one of the first meetings he got to know us and our love for our dog. He made sure that our dog could be a part of our day. Jason even went out of his way to get us an ice sculpture of our initials for the cocktail hour, as a gift from him. The rest of the staff such as Jeff and the bridal attendant Laila (who I cannot begin to thank enough) were amazing from the start. At one point I was having a problem with my dress, and the next moment Laila pulled out a sewing kit and fixed the problem. They were true professionals and were awesome from the start. The food was phenomenal (especially the cocktail hour) and the service was impeccable. The calls from our guests have been endless. I would tell anyone who has the opportunity to have their wedding here, do it!! Do not hesitate it will be the best day of the beginning of your new life as a married couple. Having a wedding at The Estate at Florentine Gardens is a dream come true! We hope we get to be a guest at a wedding here someday and can experience the venue again!

millenial, I posted most of my questions on Facebook! Right away someone responded advising me to check out the Estate at Florentine Gardens. I e-mailed the Estate and Maria responded promptly. Before we knew it we had an appointment. I headed there with my fiance and parents. During the tour of the Estate I could envision all the perfect photos with those gorgeous chandeliers in the background, photos near the lush gardens and that winding staircase...the photo options were endless! Then, that cocktail hour! I’m a huge wine and cheese fan and they offer a table with many different cheeses paired with the perfect wine. The groomsmen and bridal suites are over the top beautiful! Fast forward (due to character limitations), visiting a few more venues (total waste of time), we were sold! I sent Maria a ton of questions and she answered them all. She guided me through the entire process. Every wish, my now husband and I had, she granted. The Estate at Florentine Gardens was one of the easiest and most pleasant vendors I worked with. I felt like Maria did everything to ensure that. We booked Sal as well as our videographer, DJ, photo booth and that entire theater package! Sal, the in house vendor, was easy to reach and plan everything with! I wasn’t sure how I felt about the smoke for our first dance, but ended up loving it-especially in the photos. Let Sal work his magic and you won’t be disappointed! Our guests raved about the wrap up video he was able to put together and display at the end of the night! Yes, that magical wedding day. Maria and Sal granted our wish in every way-even with the weather! My husband and I were treated like a king and queen for the day. The bridal attendant, Isabel, was unbelievable! It’s like she could read my mind. When I felt hot during photos, she magically appeared with water. She carried my train everywhere I went. She served my husband and I tons of food. The Florentine won’t let you go hungry or thirsty! Each of our parents even had a personal attendant during the entire evening. The Florentine thinks of it all so you can kick back and enjoy the wedding! I highly recommend the Florentine. They have the best service, food, gardens and all! It’s your day. If I can suggest one thing, splurge here! For flowers I highly recommend River Dell Flowers. He’s reasonable, personable and has great arrangements!

sponsive, attentive to details, helped make sure that we were on track, and even helped us with aspects of our day outside the normal course of planning. Our bridal attendant Layla simply put was amazing the entire day and there is not enough that we can say about the level of service and attentiveness she provided. Finally, Sal Travis, DJ Rob, and Videographer Shar did an awesome job of ensuring our reception was the celebration and party we imagined and capturing all of the moments throughout the night. We can't recommend Florentine Gardens and the entire team/family more for your event.

ng so attentive the day of. Isabel was/is AMAZING. She was beyond helpful throughout the day & provided answers to questions before I was even able to ask, it was like she was in my head! Best bridal attendant ever, and this is not an exaggeration. The moment I thought to ask about something, she was there with it. So grateful to have had her. Jorge, as the maitre’d was also helpful & definitely created seamless communication throughout the day. If you hate considering doing outside Entertainment, don’t Sal’s team, consistently of, but not limited to Evan & DJ Tony Gia, are great! Evan captured the best moments as the videographer while not interfering with the actions of the day, in fact when/if he was physically in the room and then with the drone coverage, he honestly was like a fly on the wall, I really forgot he was there. Also the same day wrap-up video EXCEEDED expectations! That is a feature that is invaluable. Then I truly appreciated Tony personally calling me and speaking with me to get out music right. Sal & Tony even followed up day of to confirm things were right, which I again was/am grateful for. Sal’s Entertainment package was the only way to go. Lastly, Denise! Between her welcoming & warm personality & her professionalism you won’t find better! She was always available to us & would let us know when she’d be out and how to reach her. Details are definitely her thing & she always had the answers or suggestions I needed. If you want a not good but amazingly great wedding, Florentine is your venue & does not break the bank. My guests are still raving about the wedding & it’s been weeks since the actual wedding day. You will not be disappointed to be part of this family of a wedding team! Thank you all again so much! We truly appreciate you all!

end hosting any type of event at Florentine Gardens, especially a wedding! We still have people raving that it was the best wedding they have ever been to and how amazingly delicious the food was and of course how much food there was. It was never ending! We couldn’t stop talking about how professional and magnificent the staff was. My husband and I worked side by side with Maria planning our entire wedding. She was so helpful and completely made us feel like we were family. She was one of the nicest people we have ever worked with! I can also say the same for Sal Travis of Sal Travis Entertainment. Sal was so down to earth and always available to answer all of our questions right away! The House Band was phenomenal and so was the videographer, Evan. We shared a bridal attendant; Layla and she exceeded all of our expectations. She went above and beyond her job to make sure this is the best day of our lives. Not only did my husband and I feel like there was 20 of her, she was even so attentive to all of our family and guests, they felt like there was 20 of her as well! Jeffery was our Maitre D’ and he kept everything running on schedule! He was also phenomenal and always on point. The entire staff makes you feel like you are part of the family. We had the easiest experience planning our wedding because of this venue and the people who work there! I honestly cannot stop thinking about how breathtaking our wedding was and how grateful we are for the ENTIRE staff at Florentine Gardens!

We ended up visiting other venues throughout our search, but ended up back at Florentine with both of our families and we are so happy we did! Denise and Tom made choosing FG such an easy decision. My husband and I have said numerous times that we could not have planned a better wedding day if we tried. From the moment we arrived at the venue on the day of our wedding, we were met by our bridal attendant Layla and maitre d George. These two went above and beyond to make sure that our day went as smoothly as possible. Layla helped with everything from bustling my dress, making sure we always had a cold beverage in hand, helped sew up one of my bridesmaids dresses, and overall did everything she could to make sure we were having the best night ever. Even our photographer commented on how much he loved working at FG because the service is outstanding, even for vendors! Numerous guests commented on how much they loved the cocktail hour and food in general! Even we got to enjoy our own abundant spread in the bridal suite prior to joining the rest of our guests for the remainder of the cocktail hour, which was awesome as we got to try all of our favorites! Now, if you're even considering booking The House Band, do it!!!! I cannot stress this enough- THEY WERE AMAZING! The dance floor was jam packed from beginning to end and Sal did an excellent job of getting everyone on the dance floor and keeping the party going all night. Florentine Gardens, thank you for everything! I can only hope to come back as a guest one day!

nd even through today), Maria and the team at The Florentine made us feel welcomed and appreciated. We looked at many venues just to get an idea of what was around in the area. As sad as it is in 2019, not every venue is welcoming and accommodating to a same-sex couple like Maria and the team here was. Maria worked closely with us to make sure every detail was met and was always making sure we were satisfied and that there was nothing the venue could do to improve. On our wedding day, everyone went above and beyond to make sure that our expectations were exceeded. We were checked on regularly by Maria and management. We had the privilege of having Laila as our attendant, which was a dream come true. Laila was with us from start to finish and was there for us with ANYTHING we needed. She is a saint and we wish that everyone could be as lucky as us to have her as their attendant. There was a point when our florist was late and our photos were being held up (not Florentine’s fault) and Laila saw how stressed we were getting. Laila asked us how she could help and offered to make boutonniere’s while we waited for the ones we ordered. Within minutes Laila was back with beautiful pieces that we were able to use in order to start our photos. We could go on and on about all she did for us throughout the day. Throughout the rest of the night Laila catered to us so much and we felt like true celebrities. Part of the reason why we will always have such fond memories of this day is because of you, Laila- so thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you did. We do not regret anything about our wedding day and we highly recommend that you check out this venue if you are looking for a stellar time. Thank you to the Florentine Gardens family for being so great at what you do! -P.J. and Freddy (May 2019)

.. ! So Guess we can just say, absolutely the best of the best all around. All of our guest alone with ourselves Have never been to a better wedding ever. THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE. The Schiavone’s

s a catering hall/wedding factory, & knowing my love of flowers! He had been there years ago for a retirement party. The MOMENT we walked in the door I knew I was done looking. Justin & I smiled at each other every time we caught eyes, as Maria took us on a tour. I could tell by his face that he was done looking too! Maria was absolutely incredible from the first second she shook our hands. You could tell that Florentine Gardens, run by her family, was her second home, and that she truly loved it and her job so much! The entire venue literally felt like it became OUR second home. It was a truly magical place. NOTHING like the typical wedding "catering halls" that we have all been to so often. Florentine Gardens was TRULY a dream for us throughout our entire planning process. We went to their expo and met all of their recommended vendors, and tried their food, which was AMAZING. From their expo, we ended up hiring their entertainment company and band run by Sal Travis. Sal Travis was literally incredible to work with... we cannot speak highly enough about him, his videographer, Shar, OR his band. Shar did a wonderful short wrap up video for us which we ADORE, along with longer videos which we will watch over and over again to remember this day! She truly captured all of the emotion, special-ness, and fun of the day. People tell us on a daily basis how much they LOVED our wedding, the food, the ambiance, the music & how they felt like it was straight out of Hallmark movie or Disney fairytale !! (super high praise, in my opinion!) My husband's most important part of the wedding planning was the food. His family and half of mine are Italian - super hard food critics! And they all RAVE about the food. People took their entrees to-go because they were so full from cocktail hour but the entree was SO good they couldn't leave it!! They even came around and offered seconds, of any of the dinner options, to each table!!! My most important part of the wedding planning was the prettiness and the music. Florentine Gardens was absolutely STUNNING that day, and every time I've ever seen it. And the band was AMAZING, thanks to Sal Travis. The dance floor was packed ALL night. Our bridal attendance Kerry was THE BEST & absolutely incredible to have with us that night! She even literally FORCED us to sit down & eat (Thank god!!!). She also had to sew me into my dress at one point when the clasp broke due to a failed lift attempt during photos, haha. I never worried though, knowing I had Kerry to help us make sure the night ran smoothly! &it did!!! Our Maitre D' named Jeff was also literally fantastic! He was super helpful in making sure our timing worked out & that we were ready for the speeches, cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc!!! He also met each of our parents at the door when they arrived and gave them a server at cocktail hour to make them feel extra special and at home!!! Kerry, Maria, Sal & our Maitre D' Jeff are people that Justin & I will never ever forget because they truly made all of our wedding dreams come true. I cannot speak highly enough about this whole experience. Our ONLY regret was not hiring ALL of their recommended vendors!!! So please, TRUST them with their vendors.. they know best!!

amazing. I barely had to decorate anything because the gardens are absolutely stunning. The flowers really do speak for themselves. The food is exquisite and the guests could not stop talking about it! Most importantly, the staff at The Estate at Florentine Gardens were exceptional! They were absolutely amazing. Maria made everything really easy for my husband and I. She was always responsive to any questions we had and she explained everything for every step of the way. Sal was so friendly and was probably the best MC for the wedding. The services provided for music and ambiance were also great. Jason was an excellent maitre d during the wedding day. The wedding day is such a hectic day for all to-be-wed couples but Jason made sure everything was perfectly in order. Lastly, Isabel was the sweetest, greatest bridal assistant that I was so lucky to have for our special day. Honestly, the staff were just so great that it's no wonder that they've been working together for more than 10-15 years!! They are like family and they welcome you like their own family members. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS VENUE TO EVERYBODY!

timely fashion. Sal was great to work with also. From the moment we met him, his sincere desire to provide us with the best effects and make our day as special as possible was evident. And boy did he and his team deliver. If you can do the wrap up video, please do it. The videographer Evan provided us with a video that we cannot stop watching. It was amazing and truly wow’ed our guests. The staff was amazing and displayed such professionalism and happiness for us and showed our guests a great time. Leading up to the wedding and planning the wedding with the staff was great. But the day of, my bridal attendant Layla, was AMAZING. She exceeded everyones expectations, especially mine. Not only was she attentive to my needs but also that of my wedding party. She calmed my nerves and showed such decorum and professionalism. I actually met her at a visit we made to the venue. I needed assistance with my clothing and although she was setting up for another wedding she stopped to help me. Our wedding party was impressed by her ability to cater to all of us with genuine care. In addition to the service, the food was great and we were grateful we used the bridal suite. We are well pleased with the service provided by the Florentine Gardens staff and hope if you get the chance you will book them for your wedding. You won’t regret it. Thank you to the Florentine Garden Staff.

Maria she was just spectacular, she was so knowledgeable, caring, honest and made our signing so easy, especially after we saw how grand and beautiful the Estate is. The just re-did the cocktail hour room and it is just so classy and gorgeous, the ballroom is nothing short of magnificent, the bridal suite and groomsmen suite makes getting ready so much fun (non stop party), and finally the outdoor garden is literally everything! Maria was with us every step of the way when it came to planning, she was only ever an email away for EVERYTHING and her response was always prompt! Also BOOK THE HOUSE BAND, especially if you want to dance the whole night! They totally rock, we had not one person in their seats unless they were eating the food! Sal did SO much for us and was so awesome. He helped us pick out all of our music, was the best MC had the crowd going the whole time and the lighting in the ballroom was all him and was perfect! He really knows what he is doing and is an absolute pleasure to work with! In the package we booked with Sal we also had a Videographer who we didn't know we needed until we saw what he did. Evan made the most amazing video we have ever seen, literally a wrap up of the entire day that had our first dance playing in the back. At the very end of the night they played this for us and our guests and it made the day even more special, they email the video that night to you and I have been watching it at least twice a day, it is something we will cherish forever as we grow older together. I also cannot forget Layla my bridal attendant, she did EVERYTHING. She was with me and the girls from 8:30am and didn't leave until after 12:30am. She made sure I ate and drank water, my bustle actually ended up breaking and she helped me with my dress the entire night, helped me all during pictures and just was the nicest person ever about everything. Not only was she so amazing to me but also for my bridesmaids, husband and his groomsmen. At the end of the night I told her I wouldn't have been able to do the day without her. I cannot forget our Maitre d, Jeffery and the entire staff that made the ceremony and night so smooth and gave the best service! Lastly HOLY COW the FOOD, if you want the most amazing cocktail hour, dinner, dessert please just book Florentine Gardens now. The entire night our guests were coming up to us saying this was the best food they have ever had at a wedding, and this is coming from over 200 guests including big Irish/Italian families. In summary BOOK Florentine Gardens if you want to have the most beautiful, fun, classy, and spectacular wedding of your life!

e than we dreamed of and that’s thanks to Denise, Jeffery and Kerry! Working with Denise from day one we clicked! She’s sweet, down to earth , energetic and the spunkiest blonde you’ll ever meet! She accommodated all our needs from day one! We ended up with a large Italian-American wedding with 300+ guests and the team made it seem like a walk in the park! Creating our menu was difficult because ALL OF THEIR FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!! 2 weeks later and we still have guests raving about all the food from cocktail hour to the donuts on the way out! We chose chateaubriand , Parmesan encrusted chicken and sea bass in miso glaze and every single dish was to die for!! The staff even offered seconds to tables or to try another dish they didn’t have and the crowd went wild!! As the bride and groom we could choose 1 entree , a duet or trio— WHATTTT! The day of Denise Jeffery and Kerry were all waiting when we pulled up to greet us and our bridal party! Denise took control of all vendors and the kitchen ,Jeffery kept the bridal party in check and on time and Kerry well everyone loved Kerry the bridal attendant who kept us with a drink and food always in hand! The bridal suite was soo much fun and we were already well fed before cocktail hour! Oh and cocktail hour and Vientiane hour ALL THE COURSES WERE BROUGHT TO MY HUSBAND AND I!! For cocktail hour we sat with our feet up in the bridal suite sampling every station ! For dessert we didn’t need to leave the main ballroom- all of the desserts were brought right to us! This was a night we wish we could relieve every Saturday night ! We love our family at The Estate at Florentine Gardens ! xxoo

re looking for - indoor/outdoor cocktail hour complimented by a spacious and bright ballroom and gorgeous onsite gardens for pictures! Beyond the beautiful venue, we felt we were welcomed into a family and they were going to take care of every detail with their years of experience! Florentine Gardens did not disappoint! Working with Maria and Ciro during the planning process was effortless. Ciro guided us through their extensive menu options and was even able to help us build custom cocktail hour stations to fit with our cultures! The maitre d’, Jeff was attentive the entire night and ensured that everything ran smoothly between the band, our speeches, dances, etc. we also can’t forget our bridal attendant, Sheyla, who was there for us from the moment we got to the venue for pictures through the end of the night ensuring we had a drink (or water) in hand and everything we needed was covered. We also worked with Sal and his team for our lighting, wrap up and full video as they know the venue inside out. The wrap up video blew away our expectations and the best part of it all was that our guests got to view it that same evening with us. The videographer Evan and the rest of the staff were able to catch every single detail so we will never forget this special day. Lastly, the food and drinks - not only does this venue have the perfect grounds and staff but their food is AMAZINGLY delicious and our friends and family can’t stop raving about it! The day after our wedding we stopped by the estate to pick-up some details and were given trays of food from our cocktail hour and wedding cake extra. We had a re-do of the wedding dinner that next day :) Florentine Gardens was the perfect venue for our wedding day!