The Estate at Florentine Gardens

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

ore. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts everything was truly amazing.

we met with him was so approachable and so easy to work with. Any questions we had from beginning to end, him and Samantha were always there in a heart beat. They are the most family oriented venue that you will have zero regret booking with. One thing my husband and I must say, you always hear people telling you “you never really enjoy your own wedding” or “you don’t even get to enjoy the food at your wedding” etc. Well at Florentine, they prove all that to be false!! We literally ate and enjoyed everything that night. We took in every single minute and not one minute of it was a blur. It was the most relaxing, pampering, fun day ever!!! We even sat back in our chair and looked around the room to take in everything that was going on. We truly rate Florentine 10000/10 as by far the best wedding venue. Guests cannot stop talking about it and even have been calling and texting us the past few days how they cannot get over the event we pulled off! Our wedding was seriously beyond what we asked for and we promise you will not be disappointed booking with Florentine. Every single penny for everything was so worth it!!!!! The next day we went to pick up our personal items and they sent us home with about 15 trays of food!!! Unbelievable!!

absolutely perfect! Her staff was wonderful the day of! The maitre d’ Jeffery made our day run so smoothly! He made sure that we were happy with everything, and was more then accommodating to all of our guest! Leigh and Caren were amazing bridal attendants and made sure I didn’t need to worry about anything! Our guest are still raving about how amazing the food was! From cocktail hour to dessert the food was plentiful and had our guest leaving full! If you are looking for an elegant, fun and romantic wedding venue look no further the Florentine Gardens is that place!

ence and kindness. Sal was essential in helping us choose the lighting, order of events during the reception, and was overall very friendly and knowledgeable in all parts of the day. Ciro gave us great recommendations regarding the food for cocktail hour and the reception, and our guests had nothing but great things to say about the food and drinks that day. The venue itself is beautiful, clean, and has an incredible atmosphere, especially for the bride who likes some dramatic flare, high ceilings and chandeliers, incredible acoustics, and a classic ballroom aesthetic. On the day of, everything ran extremely smoothly. The videographer, Shar, was very professional and created an extremely beautiful video of our preparation, first look, and ceremony. In particular, my bridal attendant, Lee, and her sister, Karen, were incredible. They were detail-oriented, made sure my bridal party and I had everything ready to go for the big day, and had the kindest, most calm, and highly professional demeanor. In fact, while many people told my fiancé and me that we would not have time to eat, Lee and Karen made sure we got something to eat and drink both before the ceremony and during the reception. Their eye for detail was incomparable. The most complimented part of our day was Sal's House Band. Many people attending our wedding (including myself!) are professional musicians, and I had many people come up to me and rave about how phenomenal the band was. As a musician, the singers were expressive and fun and had great voices and style, and the entire band had a great cohesive ensemble. They played everything spectacularly. If you are planning on getting married in the New Jersey area, I would HIGHLY recommend using this venue.

so greeted by Denise who treated us like you were family! And threw out the process we were introduced to more of Florentine incredible staff! Amanda Rae Events Styling Co. is who we choose to make our vision for our wedding come to life! Without her I don’t think it would have been possible to make that dream a reality. From beginning to end she was constantly on top of it all! From helping us choose Bart at Dahlia florist that was nothing but amazing with his staff. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about the Incredible and I do mean Incredible centerpieces! To Shannon at Creationari who created all our beautiful elegant embossed invitations & matching Stationery To Sal Florentines Director of Entertainment who has to be the nicest guy who just wants to help you have the ultimate fun at your wedding. He told us to choose Dj Tony Gia… There was not one person who wasn’t dancing the night away! And his awesome Staff put together a short video of the day that we got to show our Guest that night!!! If your foodies like me and my Husband….. Florentine does not disappoint!! Can you say HOLY COCKTAIL HOUR!!!! Your guest do NOT leave hungry! Dinner is like eating at a 5 Star restaurant! And desserts are beyond delicious! Anything we wanted or needed the staff was always gracious and went above & beyond like finding Portuguese pastries for our Portuguese crowd! The day of Our Maître D‘ was awesome when our bus arrived and he told the bridal party leave your stuff we will bring it all in…. I Think my Bridal party was in shock! He was everything a Maitre D should be! Monica was our Bridal attended who was so sweet and to explain how attentive she was … she helped me put the badges on my feet at the end of the night🤍 If your looking for the most amazing night of your lives and a wedding that your Guest tell you was the wedding of the Century!! Florentine Gardens is the Place and will forever be considered family 🤍

and imagined! Staff was very responsive, accommodating, helpful, and kind. Would recommend this venue to anyone who is considering! I literally cannot put into words that will do justice for how wonderful my husband and my experience was !

very question with expertise and kindness. She was alway reachable, always professional and so helpful. The venue itself is UNREAL - truly a mix of modern, marble, beautiful with the grandiosity of a ballroom, with stunning chandeliers. The day itself ran beautifully, thanks to our amazing bridal attendant Lee and our incredible maitre d Jeff. Lee hung up each set of PJs, set up the room, anticipated my every need and was SO kind and calm. She carried my train with me during pictures, held my bouquet, and re-applied my lip gloss. She was truly my savior that day. When some of the groomsmen forgot their linen pocket squares, she HAND MADE them replacements. I never had to worry on my wedding day thanks to her and Jeff. Jeff, who was an amazing maitre-d, ran a tight ship, always listened to our preferences, and orchestrated a day that our family and friends are still telling us had no mistakes, flaws, or hiccups. And this is while orchestrating Sri Lankan dancers, a multi faith ceremony and a large group of guests. We were truly amazed and blown away. I am a type A bride and never imagined I could actually disconnect and enjoy, but thanks to EVERYONE at this venue, I was able to truly enjoy my day. LAST BUT NOT LEAST is the food. Our cocktail hour was so many stations that some people thought that was the dinner. People were amazed how delicious the food was, the variety and professionalism of the staff (covering food when people walked away from their meals, offering seconds of the main course, table-side bar service). DO NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER - BOOK THIS AMAZING VENUE!!!!!!!! I am forever grateful that I did.

are of from the jump. They kept us calm, listened to us, gave great advice, and worked with every aspect of our wedding to make things as easy as possible. We went with the House Entertainment Package, (the House Band, Videography, and Lighting), after meeting with Sal Travis. Sal also listened to us, gave us great feedback, and took care of us at each step. The team really could not have made things easier for us leading up to the wedding. They met with us whenever we asked and answered emails/calls/texts at all all hours and any day of the week. Chloe & the bridal party got ready in the upstairs bridal suite. Her bridal attendant, Kerry, took care of EVERYTHING, fixing dresses, food/drinks for the bridal party, working with vendors, taking care of Chloe without being over involved. Kerry is amazing! Jeffrey, the maitre-d, kept us on schedule from the first look to the rehearsal, to entrances, dances and cake cutting. The staff took great care of us! We had our wedding ceremony outside in the garden, and it was beautiful! The grounds look perfect, and our guests could not stop talking about it throughout the night. Sal had a violin and keyboard player, and they were fantastic! We chose all the songs that were played, with great advice from Sal, and they played them perfectly! Cocktail hour could not have been a bigger hit. The food was plentiful and delicious, and there was so much of it that our guests assumed that was the food for the whole night! Chloe and I were brought downstairs to the bridal suite after the ceremony and the staff brought us a plate of each food item at the cocktail hour. It gave us the chance to regroup and eat before having to mingle and welcome all of our guests. And it was delicious. The Reception was INCREDIBLE. We entered to the band playing Enter Sandman, and they crushed it! We knew they were good going into the night, but they continued to blow us away. As soon as our first dance was done, the dance floor was packed the rest of the night and everyone loved the band. Sal also worked with us to coordinate cultural songs, so both our Greek and Jewish families felt involved and loved. Throughout the day, the videographer, Evan, worked with us through the whole process. The video they took was fantastic, from getting ready in the morning, to drone shots of our first look, they really covered all their bases. Evan made a 6 minute cut that played on massive projector screens after the last song of the night was played. Chloe and I were not sure we wanted this originally, but the crowd LOVED IT, and so did we! Dinner was incredible, and after people finished their plate, they were given the option to try the dishes they didn't order. We had the Viennese dessert, and once again, our guests have not stopped talking about it. It was hands down the best dessert and display of desserts we have ever seen. From top to bottom, day one until after our wedding, Florentine Gardens went above and beyond! It was better than a dream come true because we could never have imagined such a perfect day. Thank you so much to Ciro, Sal, Samantha, Kerry, Jeffrey, Evan, the band and everyone on your team for such an incredible experience!

place this is. The food is also to die for! Our wedding coordinator, Jason, was with us the entire step of the way. He went above and beyond in making sure everything came together perfectly. The entire team there feels like a big family and they shared in all our wedding excitement with us. The in-house entertainment here is unmatched. Sal Travis and his team produced the most amazing elements that made the entire wedding feel like a movie. The videographer, Jesse, was so great to work with and produced the most amazing wrap-up video and we were blown away with how it turned out. Our guests were stunned by all the theatrical elements in our wedding and it made the whole day unforgettable for everyone. No wedding here would be complete unless you use Sal Travis' in-house entertainment for lighting and theatrical/video elements. This venue and their staff were constantly exceeding our expectations even up to the day of our wedding. Our Maitre'D, Jorge, is a pro. His presence throughout the whole wedding was noticed by us and all our guests. He proved that this place knows exactly how to put together the perfect wedding you could imagine. And last but certainly not least, our bridal attendant, Lee. She was by our side the entire day, and we will never forget how incredible she was and how special it was to share that day with her. She was one step ahead of us the entire time and not only took care of us, but our parents and whole wedding party. Every single day-of detail that we did not even think of ourselves, this venue and their staff had it all covered. They know exactly how to give you the best wedding of your dreams!

tely nothing compared to the feeling we got when we walked inside Florentine - not just the amazing decor that’s in perfect brand new condition but the people. THE PEOPLE! We felt like home. Consider this my love note to Sam (our event consultant) - who treated me like family as soon as we walked through the doors and 24/7 throughout planning. I would email Sam at crazy weird hours with random questions and she would answer immediately. Sam made planning SO easy I can honestly say I never really stressed about anything … Sam and the staff took care of it and THEN some. Anything I wanted they made it happen and executed it perfectly. And Sal!! Sal is such a doll and was so so helpful. The entertainment, lighting, musicians were PERFECT. The 360 mirror was such a hit my friends and family can’t stop talking about that. Our singer, Anthony, was absolutely amazing. Another thing my guests won’t stop talking about is THE FOOD - OK so I am a total foodie (Italian New Yorker) and I was BLOWN AWAY just like all of my guests were by the food. Absolutely delicious. Better than fine dining restaurants I’ve been to. The Estate at Florentine Gardens gave me the wedding of my dreams and I’ll never know how to thank them!

included for us that it was impossible not to book there! We then got in touch with Sal who was in charge of entertainment. He was nothing short of incredible and helpful! Every suggestion he made and vendor he gave us were nothing short of perfect. The day of we used Shar and her team as our videographers and she was great! The video clips we’ve seen so far were absolutely gorgeous at every angle.. we tear up every time. She was funny and knew so much about what she was doing! For the after party, we used DJ Tony Gia and he kept the party going until we actually had to get kicked out because of how much fun we were having dancing. I loved that he did not retreat from the music I chose even when one of my bridesmaids requested a song. And last but certainly not least, my bridal attendant Monica was an angel sent down to earth. There was NOTHING she couldn’t do or at the very least try to do! Before the wedding I remember she was sewing one of my bridesmaids buttons it was incredible! Monica was so attentive and so sweet. I don’t think my day would have been as smooth if it wasn’t for her. I could not recommend this venue enough. It was the most perfect way to start our lives as husband and wife!

o beautiful. The food is amazing and it was all the guests raved about post wedding. People were in awe with the beauty, the delicious food and the service. They felt so attended to is what they all said. Every time we meet with Ciro, Samantha and Sal Travis, they were kind and helpful and helped lessen the anxiety and stress we were feeling. I always felt that I was paying for peace of mind, among other things because they took care of everything for us. And I had more than enough on my plate, that it was so refreshing to not have to worry about the Venue, the food, the entertainment, the aesthetics, the lighting and all the other little details. DJ Tony Gia was amazing. I’m not musically inclined and I was so busy that I couldn’t even make a list of what songs to play. I gave him a few of my favorites and from there he figured out what to play. He was also amazing in that he was flexible with his music and he knew how to read the room and adapted to a bilingual and multi generational crowd. I loved how he gave me peace of my mind and picking the music playlist was not part of my tasks. He was great at keeping the crowd entertained. Sal Travis and videographer Jesse were so amazing with our wrap up video and ceremony video. It brings me tears every time I watch it. It’s so beautiful and truly an amazing memory to have. The lighting was beautiful and even our photographer said she was amazed at how they were the only venue she has photographed where the spot lights were always on us and it helped her take beautiful pictures. Our maitre’d Jeffrey and bridal attendant Kerry were also amazing. I loved how I felt so taken care of. They really took care of us. I truly felt I didn’t have to worry about anything- they managed the whole evening and told me what to do and told all the guest what to do. We truly paid for exceptional service and peace of mind, among being such a beautiful magical place. Forever grateful for the staff and how the made the day so flawless and amazing.

what they are doing!! My bridal attendant Lee was literally my best friend for the day. But not only that, she attended to my whole bridal party, I don't know how she managed all of that! I am so happy to have gotten to work with her. She was amazing, I don't think I could have made it through the day without her. She anticipated my every need and helped me stay calm on the biggest day of my life. My husband and I could not be more grateful for the perfect wedding experience. It truly is a day we will never forget. All of our family and friends cannot stop complimenting the day. Especially the venue and how it was "the best wedding they have ever gone to", and many of these people are hard to impress. From the food to the incredible service and the beauty of the venue, this is truly a perfect wedding venue. If you are on the fence, don't be, this is as good as it gets. And a family owned business too! Just incredible.

nd made everything leading up to the day seamless. Our bridal attendant, Monica, was absolutely incredible - from helping me with my dress, helping setting up the bridal suite, helping my mom with her dress, & so much more! I will forever be thankful for having Monica on my special day. The maitre d', Jeffrey, was also magnificent!! We also went with the House Band at Florentine Gardens and call not say enough good things - all of our guests were out on the dance floor all night long!!

credible. Our videography was through Sal Travis Entertainment and we had Shar and Evan. They were amazing!! Our wrap up video was ready before the wedding was over and they played it during the transition from the reception to the after party. Guests were blown away!! DJ Tony Gia played for our after party and it was a non stop party from 12-1:30ak on a Sunday. My bridal attendant Lee was an angel sent from heaven. She was by my side for 16 hours straight without being overbearing, she was incredible!! Honestly I couldn’t even imagine a better possible venue. They check every box. Our guests are all reaching out to us to tell us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to from the food, the space, to the party. Book now!!!! You will most definitely NOT be disappointed!!!!

ts are still raving about this beautiful venue and their staff! We were in awe of the staff's dedication and ability to anticipate our needs, especially my Bridal Attendant, Lee. Me, my bridal party, and my mom keep talking about how much we miss her! We chose to hire the in-house videographer, Jesse, and DJ Tony Gia. We loved their hard work and efforts in getting to know us as a couple to help make our wedding extra special. We loved DJ Tony's song choices for all of those little "in between" moments, too. And our guests were blown away by the quick video turn around of Jesse! We honestly chose this venue because Denise was so accommodating and kind, making her so easy and enjoyable to work with! We honestly have nothing but the best things to say about our wedding and so do our 200 guests!

nd Tony Gia had the dance floor packed all night, nailing our huge bridal party's individual entrances and capturing their personalities. They were so attentive and spent so much time guiding us through the big day, reassuring us each step of the way. Lee, the bridal attendant was a God-send! Before I could even finish a sentence, she would come to my rescue with anything I needed. Jeffrey, our matire'd has the patience of a Saint and made everything seem so effortless and calm. It was supposed to rain during our ceremony and I had always dreamt of an outdoor ceremony and Jeffrey said "we will make anything you want a reality". That quote has resonated with our entire experience with the Florentine, from start to finish. Don't even think twice or hesitate, this is the ONLY place to have an amazing wedding that will leave a long-lasting impression!