The Estate at Florentine Gardens

he was an absolute dream to work with! She was quick to respond and made the entire process stress free and easy. We also booked the in house entertainment with Sal Travis, who is incredibly sweet and so so easy to work with. He got to know us and was able to help create a package that was perfect for us including the mirror Photo Booth, sparkler towers, dramatic lighting, monogram, and the amazing DJ Tony Gia who is well known in the club world and is working professionally across the country as a DJ! Sal was the MC for our reception and everyone loved him! The photo booth was a huge hit too! We had a sort of unconventional funny request to have the real slim shady turned into a piano and violin song played at our ceremony (LOL I KNOW) and they made that happen without any issue and the execution was PERFECT!! The entire team at this venue is not just caring and thorough but they are all so FUN to work with! I truly enjoyed my time with them and all of the stress melted away as I let them take over for the day of. I got to enjoy just being a bride and being present at my wedding, they took care of EVERYTHING! Hiring this venue is saving yourself a world of stress and ensuring a fun day for everyone including the guests, who could not stop raving about the beauty of the venue and how professional and on it the staff were!! I think it’s also important to note that we had a smaller wedding for this venue having a total guest count of about 110 people and we were not swimming in the venue. They rearranged things and it still felt full despite this place serving weddings of 300! Our wedding was a daytime wedding on a Saturday morning and the reception was transformed when the shades went down, everyone felt the night time atmosphere that enables a fun party! Everything was beyond perfect. No matter the size or circumstances they will work with you to find a way to give you your dream and that I guarantee. There is literally not a single thing I can think of that didn’t go perfectly, I don’t even have one constructive criticism or complaint. They are the most fun thorough professionals you’re going to work with. I could go on and on and on about how much I loved this venue, Denise, Sal, Tony, and Monica but unfortunately there is a limited space here. If you’re considering them, DO IT!

I knew I could rely on her for just about anything and she would answer my emails and questions at all hours of the day and night for basically anything I needed! Hiring Sal Travis’ entertainment team was a no brainer! From the lighting to picking songs for the night, they made the whole process smooth and stress free and the reception hall looked beautiful. The videographer Jesse was such a pleasure to work with the day-of. Everyone was raving about the video of our day and was so stunned it was out together by the end of the night! I know our family and friends had the best time because of DJ Tony Gia! We spoke a couple times prior to the wedding and he totally understood what we wanted making it such a fun party! Last but not least was Lee my bridal attendant! She was absolutely amazing! I genuinely don’t know what I would have done without her the day-of! I could cry thinking about how grateful I am to the team at Florentine Gardens. I knew it was going to be the perfect day marrying my best friend but the staff at Florentine Gardens made it better then I ever could have dreamed.

and lunch included and the guys got lunch. The getting ready suites are awesome. Our attendant Leigh was seriously the best and was there with whatever me and my husband needed before we even realized it. It did rain, and honestly I didn’t even have to worry one bit with the new indoor ceremony space and everything being connected inside. I cannot speak higher of this venue!! The whole process was amazing. I cannot believe how on time everything was. We loved working with Ciro and Samantha! and the best was getting to take home leftovers the next morning. They even kept my bouquet in their fridge overnight. Sal Travis In-house entertainment package with Florentine DJ: Tony Gia. Same day video edit: Florentine team. Lighting: All lighting is already hooked up into the venue and only usable when you are using this package. Cloud/Sparklers for first dance: Florentine team. Everything was fantastic. Sal was so easy to work with and took care of everything. Tony was amazing. Our same day edit video was so good. It was awesome being able to watch the video while everyone was saying dessert on the big screen ☺️ We are still waiting on the raw footage / longer video.

e, we were treated like KINGS AND QUEENS for the entire duration of the day/night. Denise was absolutely AMAZING leading up to wedding day making sure all details were in place. We used Sal Travis for our lighting and video which was the best decision ever. We had the most beautiful ceremony music from him. We did the theatrical entrance from the balcony and had overhead projectors which kept the room lively and exciting! Our wrap up video made by Sal was played at the end of the night and left all of our guests in awe. It was so beautiful. Our Mater Dei Jeffrey was phenomenal making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the day and during the reception always at my service if I needed anything at all. My Bridal Attendant was Lee and she was an ANGEL!!! The day would not have been nearly as flawless if she wasn’t there to constantly fix my veil, my hair, hold my bouquet, make sure I had a drink/food. She even changed me into my sneakers when I was ready. She packed up all my belongings for me at the end of the night I barely had to lift a finger. My guests are still RAVING on how this was the best wedding they have ever been to and how it was also the best night of their lives!! If you haven’t booked The Estate at Florentine Gardens yet, you should!!! It was worth every penny!!!

al Travis took care of our entertainment needs with ceremony and cocktail hour musicians who were fabulous, ballroom decor, excellent Photo Booth and Shar, our terrific videographer. We love our wrap up video. Sal is always warm and so helpful. Kerry, our bridal attendant was incredibly efficient, calm, well organized and anticipated our every need, many thanks! Also a shout out to or fabulous maitre d who directed our ceremony rehearsal so professionally and was a standout for our needs in the ballroom. Thank you entire management, staff and crew for the most magical wedding possible!

ce and I and by the end of our tour, he made us never want to look at any other venue. We just had to book. Sal was so warm and inviting and offers the most unique and unbelieveable entertainment package that leaves your wedding as your talk of the town. OF YOU ARE READING THIS, THE RECAP VIDEO IS WHAT YOU NEED!!! It's been two days and I've already watched it hundreds of times! Thank you Shar for the most amazing videos and being so fun to work with!! Such wonderful work. Samantha my event coordinator was just a dream to work with. Answering emails and messages and ensuring that everything went smoothly was the icing on the cake for me. Upon my arrival...Leegia, the bridal attendant, was the friend I never knew I needed. She was just awesome and professional and maintained this for the entire day. Even if she had to run back and forth one hundred times, she was just so sweet and reassuring. She even has a bridal survival kit! Such a beautiful soul. And then came George, the maitre d, who simply perfected all the details of the night. Very responsive and attentive and kept our wedding in order. The servers and kitchen staff were just top tier in their service. The entire staff at Florentine Gardens made our wedding an absolute dream come true. My guests were certainly floored by how beautiful the venue was. We love you all at Florentine so very much. You've made us truly happy and we couldn't ask more. If you've made it this far in reading my review....MAKE THAT CALL!!!

om start to finish. Ciro (one of the owners) and Samantha assisted with every facet of the wedding planning process. Ciro was a tremendous help with the menu selections and day-of details. Sal Travis provided excellent consultation on entertainment. From ceremony to reception, Sal & team executed our production needs. The state of the art entertainment system had our guests dancing and amazed throughout the night. On the day of, our bridal attendants Monica & Max took excellent care of us and made our day seamless. They anticipated our needs before we even knew what we needed. Monica was truly God sent for the bride. The servers and bartenders treated our guests like VIPs. The Maitre D and the entire waitstaff provided stellar 5 star service. Most of our guests shared that this was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. They are still raving about the beautiful cocktail hour, delicious food and service. Our guests also shared that Florentine Gardens has “THE BEST COCKTAIL HOUR & FOOD.” Thomas Daidone “Proprietor” is kind and has assembled an amazing team that compliments this luxurious venue. Thank you so much Ciro, Samantha, Sal, Monica, Max and the entire staff at The Estates at Florentine Gardens for making our wedding dreams come true. Hands down, THE BEST VENUE IN NJ.

tertainment was the hit of the party with our DJ being one of the kindest and most easy to work with people. Their professional videography team absolutely killed it with our video and people could not stop talking about it. I have to give the biggest shout out to the bridal attendant, Monica, who from the minute I walked in took care of me and my bridesmaids the entire day and night. She provided water when I didn’t think I needed it, helped bustle my dress, collected my things for me so we could pack the car easily at the end of the night, and overall just made the entire experience so seamless. Thank you to the entire Florentine Gardens team as your professionalism and charm made our wedding a night we will never forget.

ally made us feel reassured about entrusting her with our special day, and with all the wedding preparations that we didn’t even know where to start with. She made the process so easy!! ) We had toured several other amazing venues prior, but they couldn’t even come close to the Estates. As we toured with Denise were sold even more by the beautiful architecture of the ballroom, gorgeous bridal suites, and stunning outdoor gardens. We thought “wow this venue can’t get any better” then it did when we were introduced to Sal Travis. He is the wizard behind all the amazing lighting, video, and entertainment effects. He added the magic to the already glowing venue. The day of the wedding I had some of the best videographers they were like ninjas, I hardly knew they were there. However, they seemed to capture every precious moment. My bridal attendant Leegia was a god send. She was attentive, sweet, and was always there to help on one of the biggest days of my life. The FOOD… oh my god…one word… DELICIOUS. Everyone couldn’t stop raving on how good it all was, and we have so many very picky eaters that always complain. This time …nothing they were all pleased! The DJ Tony Gia who happens to be their house DJ was fantastic. He was very personable and was able to customize our musical wedding experience. He made sure the music was just loud enough that people could still have a good conversation, and customized the music to who was on the dance floor. Overall, this place was truly MAGICAL. If you are still searching for an amazing venue look no further, this is the place, trust me. (Currently looking to crash someone else’s wedding just to eat here again)

enue and spoke with Samantha, we knew that it was the one. Besides their flawless and beautiful facilities, they were extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. They were up front, honest and fair the entire process. They built a relationship based on trust and care. We had a two year engagement which led to a lot of excitement and nerves. Samatha was beyond amazing. We spoke and met with her frequently. We had a lot of details, instructions and requests, to which she handled perfectly every single time with a smile on her face. Knowing she was at the helm of the ship made us know everything would work out. While we didn't work with Ciro directly, any time we spoke with him, he was an absolute professional that only wanted to provide us with the day of our lives and boy did they deliver. The day of, their staff was absolutely amazing. The bridal attendant Lee is a superwoman. She was with us the entire day/night and made the day go by flawlessly. She sewed the buttons shut on my shirt so the studs would stay in place, got tough stains out of our clothes and treated us like royalty. The maitre d, George was also fantastic. He was the quarterback making sure the entire event stayed to the schedule and all vendors were on the same page. He did a perfect job! The facilities were stunning, the new indoor ceremony room is out of this world. For two years we planned on doing the ceremony outside and this was non-negotiable. Well day of it was extremely hot and humid, once we saw that room in a second we said let's do it there. The architecture and beauty is remarkable. The cocktail hour room, ballroom, suites are equally beautiful and clean. Lastly, the food at the estate may be the best food I've ever had at an event in my life. If you don't believe me, you can ask our 200 guests that to this day are calling and texting us that it was the most amazing event they've ever been too and they haven't stopped talking about how amazing the food was. The Estate, Samantha and the Daidone family will forever be a part of our family. When I have kids one day I already know where I will be having their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and one day weddings.

her enough!!! Sal Travis and Shar and the rest of the team were absolutely incredible and I can't express how much we LOVED the wrap up video. When we arrived day of, the bridal attendant, Monica, was there to greet us and take care of everything we needed from start to finish, she made the day flow so nicely and was by my side the entire time, she was wonderful! We felt so calm throughout the process thanks to this amazing team!! We cannot thank them enough for making our special day so memorable.

ply magical!! From the second we stepped out of the limo our attendant was waiting and there was nothing she and the rest of the staff did not do for us!!! Sal Travis handled our lighting needs and again all I can say is wow!! I was a tough mother of the bride, very type A , and wanted everything absolutely perfect and it was just that, PERFECT!!! There is no reason to have a wedding anywhere but the Estate at Florentine Gardens unless you like second best.

." This exquisite venue exceeded our wildest dreams, leaving us with lifelong memories and a heart full of joy. First and foremost, the manicured gardens, blooming flowers, and serene water features provided an idyllic backdrop for our special day. Every corner of the venue seemed to have been meticulously designed to create a magical atmosphere, leaving our guests in awe. The venue's architecture is simply stunning, blending traditional charm with modern sophistication. The majestic ballroom, with its high ceilings and elegant chandeliers, provided the ideal setting for our reception. The space was beautifully adorned and easily accommodated our large guest list, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and had an excellent view of the festivities. The brand new indoor ceremony area is beautiful and so is the brand new outdoor cocktail room area. What truly sets Estate at Florentine Gardens apart is their exceptional staff. From the very beginning, Ciro and Sal Travis along with the rest of the staff were truly professional, and dedicated to making our wedding dreams come true. They meticulously attended to every detail, taking the time to understand our vision and offer invaluable suggestions. Their expertise and experience shone through in their ability to seamlessly coordinate the event, leaving us free to enjoy every moment with our loved ones. The culinary experience at Estate at Florentine Gardens was nothing short of extraordinary. The masterful chefs created a sumptuous feast that delighted all our senses. The venue also offered a range of additional amenities that enhanced our wedding experience. From the cozy bridal and groom suites, where we prepared for our big day, to the elegant outdoor terrace, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos, every aspect was thoughtfully designed to make our celebration exceptional. Our wedding day at Florentine Gardens was a fairytale come true, and we are forever grateful to the entire team for their dedication and passion. Their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and unwavering support throughout the planning process and on the day itself made all the difference. If you're looking for a wedding venue that will surpass your expectations and create a magical atmosphere for your special day, look no further than the Estate at Florentine Gardens. You won't be disappointed. We wholeheartedly recommend this exquisite venue to anyone seeking a memorable, romantic, and truly unforgettable wedding experience. Before I finish this review , I just wanted to provide an example of how unreal the service at the venue is. Fast forward to the day of my wedding, three of my groomsmen somehow forgot their dress socks. I asked the assistant (Stephanie) who was assigned to my suite, if the venue had any extra dress socks. After checking for 5 minutes, Stephanie came back to the groom suite and advised me that they did not have any extra dress socks at the venue but they were currently on their way to a store to buy dress socks and within 30 minutes, all three groomsmen had their dress socks. I can't thank the staff at florentine gardens enough for this. Thank you, Ciro & staff, for helping us create the wedding of our dreams!

like I did not have to worry about one thing! I cannot say enough good things about my bridal attendants, Lee and Monica. Lee was by my side the entire day and thought of everything before I did. They both made me feel so at ease and were there with whatever I needed. They were amazing! DJ Tony Gia was also fantastic! There were people on the dance floor all night and my guests kept raving about the songs he played. He understood exactly what we wanted and he executed it perfectly! My guests also cannot stop talking about the food. There was an abundance of food at cocktail hour and everything was incredible. Overall, my wedding day was everything I dreamed of and more. I cannot say enough about the Florentine Gardens. I want to relive the day over and over again and it is all because of the amazing staff!

erything was going smoothly. We are so thankful for Sal Travis, DJ Tony Gia, our videographers, and bridal attendants Monica & Lee. Everything went smoothly on the day of our wedding and my husband and I didn't need to worry/stress out about the details because of the trust we had for the staff. Thank you so much!

did because their work came out amazing, we did not even notice half the time when they were filming! Tony Gia was our DJ, and we loved him! He is such a nice guy and has an upbeat and friendly personality - he was a lot of fun during the wedding and definitely has a good read on music and the environment he's DJ'ing in. The services provided FG by was impeccable, I would not have changed a thing! Kerry was my bridal attendant, and she was so sweet and really allowed me to enjoy my day without worrying about little things. Jason helped us out for about a year and half, and he was so responsive and professional. Finally, we also keep hearing from our guests that the food and drinks were SO good and plentiful! Overall, would HIGHLY recommend FG for a wedding!!

l and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. The were always available to answer our questions, and truly took ALL of the stress out of the planning process. It truly was such a pleasure working with them both, and we will miss doing so! We also booked their In-House entertainment package which was the BEST decision ever. Sal is so kind and gave us so many amazing ideas to really make our reception pop. We are still in awe with how LIT our reception was. DJ Tony Gia (who is included in their entertainment package) is also amazing, he met with my husband and I multiple times before the wedding to ensure our wedding playlist was tailored exactly to our liking...all of our guests still talk about how amazing the music was. Also included in our In-House entertainment package was their Wrap Up video, which is by far one of my favorite takeaways from the day. Their videographer, Shar, truly worked wonders. She made filming the day SO fun, and we had one of the best wedding videos I have seen in our email before our night was even over-there are just no words! Our bridal attendant, Lee and our Maître d', Jorge were also just truly amazing. Anything we wanted or needed was cared for immediately. They were so accommodating, and made the whole day run smoothly. Lee even took 100 photos of my husband and I throughout the day so we would have pictures to reminisce on that night. It is the little things like (which you do not even think about) that really make the difference. Of course, the food was to die for, every guest was blown away. Our guests are still contacting us saying that our wedding at Florentine was hands down the best wedding they have been to in their lifetime. I could not recommend The Estate at Florentine Gardens enough. Our day was nothing short of perfect, there is not a single thing I would change. Love, The Giglios

organized and Kerry our bridal attendant was very attentive. Our guests could not stop raving about the food during cocktail hour and the ambiance of the ballroom. We can't thank them enough for creating such an amazing night for our friends and family!

t to so many different venues and left feeling defeated. We liked many we visited, but we never left a single one saying “This is it!” Venue shopping was more of “checking the box” for us. It felt like a chore…. After our visit to Florentine Gardens, my fiance and I couldn’t help but smile the entire rest of the day. We knew immediately that Florentine Gardens was where we wanted to get married. It was a no brainer. We had no doubts in our mind that it would be the best decision we’d make. From day one, Ciro made us feel at home. That transferred throughout the process, as he and Sam, our event consultant, helped us navigate planning a wedding with so many unknowns. They answered all our questions and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable about our day. They were responsive and “real,” which is hard to find during the wedding process. Fast forward to the day of, and it was truly magical. Kerry was my bridal attendant; she was a godsend. A literal angel. She is a dream. The day ran seamlessly, and guests are still raving about our wedding. FG is a fine-tuned machine. Every detail of the day flows together, and hands-down the best decision we made was choosing FG as our venue. We also booked with the house vendor Sal Travis for video, lighting, band, & cocktail hour music. Sal even helped us set up string instruments for our ceremony! (This was a more “last minute” decision by my fiance, and Sal helped us execute it without a blink of an eye!) We used Sal’s team for our wrap up video, which was played the night of our wedding. This was SUCH a great touch, as my husband and I got to sit on the dance floor and see the day unfold. Guests were in awe! Our videographer Jesse did such a phenomenal job and captured the day so eloquently. My husband and I still are blown away every time we watch it. This was available to us THAT evening, in our email inbox as we arrived at our room block. Every single member of the Florentine staff makes you feel like you are on cloud nine. They truly love what they do, and make sure your day is the absolute best. Florentine Gardens is beautiful. It has great food. The ballroom is stunning, The gardens are breathtaking. The lobby is such a wonderful first impression. BUT the real beauty lies within the staff and service that go above and beyond for you and your guests. They are truly one of a kind, and I cannot thank them enough for making our day the absolute best.

d majority of Florentines preferred vendors. We have zero regrets as our wedding day was absolutely perfect & sooo many guests said it was the best & most fun wedding they’ve been to and the best food/ cocktail hour they’ve ever had! Planning a wedding can be stressful and time consuming, but from the very beginning, the staff at Florentine helped to make the planning process as simple, stress free and fun as possible. Samantha, our event consultant, is such an amazing person. She didn’t ever make us feel pressured during the booking process, she communicated with us about all the details, responded quickly to questions, made herself available at all times, and on the night of the wedding helped to make sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you Sam for your hard work and event planning skills - you’re truly one of a kind and without you, we wouldn’t have had this amazing wedding day! We also booked with the house vendor Sal Travis for video, lighting & cocktail hour music. Our video was so touching and so impressive. The team had our “wrap up” video done and emailed to us the night of our wedding at midnight- it was so special to recap the next morning with our families - we were absolutely all blown away. I’ve watched it probably 100 times since! Our videographer, Jesse, is clearly so talented and such a pleasure to work with! We had so much fun with both our photographers & videographers. Jesse captured the most beautiful moments of our day and we will cherish this video forever- thank you so much. Lighting and extras (smoke for the first dance & sparkler towers) truly do make a difference and we’re so happy Sal was so kind to set us up with all of this! I’m not sure anyone worked as hard as our maitre d Jeff & Bridal Attendant, Monica. These two are such amazing and special people! Jeff ensured the night ran smoothly, and made sure my husband and I were very well taken care of. Every time we turned around on our wedding night, there was a member of the Florentine staff asking if we needed anything. This went for our parents as well. They raved about the service & the amazing staff. Monica is an Angel. She greeted me at the limo from the time I arrived from church and was with me the entire night. I can’t thank Monica enough for just being so kind & patient! The hard work and kindness of the Florentine staff the night of our wedding means so much to us… We highly recommend this venue - not only for its obvious beauty & elegance but for the outstanding staff and service, food, & vendors. I could never have dreamt a more amazing wedding day. We will cherish these memories forever!

g through all the entertainment details. DJ Tony Gia was perfection! He worked in all of our must-play songs and played great to our crowd! The whole day was perfect and the entire staff was professional and lovely. We can’t recommend this place enough!

h easier. She is extremely accommodating, with such a bubbly personality, and helped us feel right at home at Florentine the second we walked in the doors for our first tour. When we got introduced to Sal, we knew the music would be rocking. Sal and the House Band did more than we asked for and beyond. Every single guest mentioned how unbelievable the band was - the dance floor was packed the entire night! Our videographer Shar captured our day and night perfectly and our wrap up video still brings me to tears when I watch it. My bridal attendant Monica was more than amazing. She was always one step ahead of me and was there whenever I needed her. Choosing Florentine Gardens as our wedding venue was truly the best decision we ever made!

through the day without her! She was amazing! My Videographers Shar and Sal ( also through Florentine) were FANOMINAL as well! Lastly, Ciro was absolutely amazing. He gave us everything and more. He made my husband's and my dreams come true! He was with me every step of the way and calmed every nerve I had! My guests are still talking about how amazing the food was! You are making a mistake by not getting married here!

answer all our questions, but he was always so reassuring and made sure that we had everything we needed to plan our big day. He, along with his partners Jeff and Kerry were terrific the night of. They made great suggestions that kept the party rolling and the guests entertained. I can't thank the Estate at Florentine Gardens family enough for welcoming us and allowing us to celebrate our wedding with them. I couldn't have imagined our wedding anywhere else! Thank you so very much! Music at a wedding can make or break the night of the wedding. I'm so happy to say that my Husband and I were thrilled with Sal Travis and his Band's performance. The 13 piece Band covered all genres had the widest range of entertainment I have ever seen. I highly recommend adding the Piano and Saxophone player to the cocktail hour. Live performance just sets the atmosphere up for a successful night. During the night, the Singers were happy to get on the dance floor to keep the dance floor alive and even had my Husband sing a few lines of one or two songs. He loved it! We as well as our guests were blown away by the talent Sal's Band provided and they will be the talk of the town in our family for quite some time. Thank you so Much Sal and please let everyone in the band know that we appreciate them too!

ience to our wedding day was great. Samantha and Cira are both fantastic people and personalities! Our wedding day was perfect, from the food to the hospitality. Thank you to the Florentine team for an absolutely amazing experience. We are so happy we chose your venue <3