The Gardens Wedding Center

s the right place. It’s hard to explain, but the whole space has this peaceful, lived-in charm that makes you feel instantly comfortable. It doesn’t feel like a “wedding factory", but somewhere meaningful, with history, care, and love poured into every detail. The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The gardens are lush and full of variety of flowers and foliage, with so many perfect spots for photos. The pond and tree swing were highlights for us. We were amazed that pictures taken only a few feet apart looked completely different because the landscape shifts so much throughout the grounds. The chapel is beautiful and timeless, with stained glass and cathedral ceilings, and the schoolhouse where we got ready felt cozy and private. The garage has been turned into a charming bar with rustic touches, and the outdoor tent setup was ideal for our reception. We had dinner and dancing under string lights, and it was exactly the vibe we hoped for. We also have to rave about the food. Chef Kent (Amanda’s husband) handled our catering, and everything was absolutely delicious. Our tasting appointment was honestly one of the highlights of the planning process—we had such a hard time choosing because everything was so good. What makes The Gardens so special is the team. Johan, Julian, and Amanda are just the best people. After visiting other venues that felt stiff or overly curated, we immediately felt at home here. Johan is calm, welcoming, and clearly loves what he does. Julian is a fantastic bartender—he recreated my favorite cocktail as one of our signature drinks and nailed it. Amanda is simply amazing. I sent her so many emails full of scattered thoughts and questions, and she always replied with patience, clarity, and kindness. She helped ease my nerves leading up to the big day, especially during our final walkthrough. They cared about our wedding from the start—our vision, our songs, our drinks, our colors. They were flexible, accommodating, and genuinely excited for us. Amanda was a rockstar on the day itself, somehow everywhere at once—helping us set up, checking in with vendors, making sure everything went smoothly. My mom kept saying how impressed she was with her. Planning a wedding is a lot, but having people like this in your corner makes all the difference. They’re not just good at what they do, they actually care about you and making your wedding unforgettable. We’re so grateful to them for helping make our wedding day better than we could have imagined. If you're looking for a venue that’s beautiful, unique, full of heart, and run by incredible people, The Gardens is the place. Our photography was done by O&B Photo Co., and can't recommend highly enough either.

th all of our questions from day 1 down to the last second. Johan was inviting and it was obvious that he truly cares about each flower in the garden. Julien was hilarious and super generous with our drink service. The food was amazing. The setting was gorgeous. It was truly a magical day thanks to them.

f love that went into making this venue so beautiful was incredible. You can tell that everyone who is part of the team truly understands the importance of maintaining the integrity of such a historical and beautiful site. This is such a special place that not many are lucky enough to know about. We are so grateful to have been able to start the journey of our new life together at The Gardens. To the Gardens family - thank you so much for everything. Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to have the most beautiful wedding day we could’ve ever imagined.

edgeable, and truly want your day to be perfect. The planning process was amazing - Amanda answered all of our questions and helped me when I didn’t know specifics of what I all wanted. The food is so incredibly tasty - my husband and I couldn’t pick a favorite. The bartenders were sweet and fun - all of my guests loved chatting with them. The property itself has so much character and is so beautiful, the garden is gorgeous and so well maintained with so many photo opportunities. No photographer pics back yet but added a few of my favorites from my friends that day :)

wedding was spectacular! Communication was fantastic, organization was top-notch, and food was delicious! To the say they make dreams come true is an understatement! We had nothing but compliments about the gorgeous grounds and friendly atmosphere from everyone. The Gardens is truly a hidden gem! So glad they were a part of our fairytale wedding!

they are a family owned business and it is clear to all that family is at the center of what they do. They stopped at nothing to make or wedding everything we could have possibly dreamed of!

short engagement (10 months) and it all went off without a hitch. That’s largely due to their team. Amanda, Johan and Julian are such genuine people, they truly care about every detail, they have an answer for everything and they have the perfect gem of a venue. The food was phenomenal, the bar has quality cocktails flowing, the gardens are truly breathtaking, and between the gardens, the chapel and the tent onsite, there’s room for everything. We’ve heard from so many friends and family that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. And again, that’s props to the venue’s ambiance and the team’s hospitality. I’d recommend them to anyone. ❤️

s obvious that this is an amazing and dreamy property. Guests told us all night that our wedding had the most beautiful, unique venue. Of course the venue is beautiful, but the team we worked with was just as great. Every employee we interacted with made us feel supported in the wedding planning process and just showered with love and joy on our big day. Throughout the planning process, the team answered all sorts of questions I had beyond the standard questions and they were always so sweet, thoughtful, and helpful. I so deeply appreciated that the staff always listened to our ideas and made us feel welcome. The people were kind, the food was delicious, the drinks were awesome, the scenery was awesome- we couldn't have asked for more. Another thing we loved about this venue is that everything is on site and easy to manage- no need to rent an extra space for getting ready suites, no need to worry about a "plan b" in case of weather because the historical chapel is as GORGEOUS as the outdoor spaces. Truly, I don't think there'd be a way to have a less than stunning event here, the whole space is just phenomenal and we will stay obsessed for life.

on was great throughout the whole process. Whenever we had a question, they were very responsive and helpful. On the wedding day, they really helped everything go smoothly. We received so many compliments on the venue and food from guests. The way The Gardens transformed at night was just beautiful! You can tell they put a lot of time and love into the venue. We could not have imagined having our wedding anywhere else.

providing support and a welcoming venue as was promised in the contract. He behaved like a bully and demanded negative attention while creating unnecessary drama. The buildings are charming and well maintained. The gardens were gorgeous and provided a beautiful backdrop for photos and the ceremony. We used the church for the reception and meal. It is a clever use of space. The wait staff was courteous and the food was very good. They made extra efforts to accommodate menu requests. Although pre-planning with Amanda was effortless, our first sign of trouble in The Gardens came during rehearsal in 90-degree heat. Johan created a scene by yelling disrespectfully in the face of one of our guests in front of the entire party saying that the guest had disregarded the rules and was not welcome on the property for the wedding. Johan then pulled the bride aside and disrupted rehearsal again to tell her that the guest, a family member, was not allowed on his property for disobeying the rules. The rule that had been broken was that this guest had brought water to several people attending rehearsal on an extremely warm day. According to Johan, the guest showed disrespect by not taking Johan’s warning seriously the first time, and brought another bottle of water to an elderly grandmother after he had been told of the venue’s strict “no carry in” policy. There was an implication that the guest had been disrespectful in his response. While I did not hear the guest’s response, I did hear the loud and disrespectful manner that Johan intentionally addressed our guest in front of the entire rehearsal party. I did see how he singled out this individual and caused quite a scene in the middle of what was supposed to be a happy event. I believe that Johan had several other options in how to respectfully address this situation, instead he chose rudeness and intimidation. After learning the details that caused the scene, myself and another family member spoke to Amanda and offered a sincere apology. The rules were clarified and we assured her that we were looking forward to making wonderful memories the following day. She agreed, saying they were looking forward to a good day with our entire guest list. While I was talking to Amanda, Johan spoke to the bride and groom in an escalated and intentionally intimidating manner regarding “the contract expectations”. The manner which he spoke was disrespectful and brought the bride to tears. The day of the wedding came and things were running smoothly until family began arriving for photos. The “water offender” guest arrived and Johan demanded he leave the venue. I shared that I had spoken to Amanda and felt we had come to an agreement that he was cleared to attend. Myself and a few other family members including the “water offender” offered another sincere apology and the “water offender” extended his hand to Johan. Johan refused to shake his hand initially, then begrudgingly accepted the handshake and allowed the guest to attend the wedding. Meanwhile a different guest was standing by a waste can when Johan tossed his soda can from across the room. The can splattered soda all down the front of the guest’s dress, permanently staining it. When the guest looked at him in distress, he casually said “oops”. During photos, I was surprised when Amanda pulled me aside and privately but assertively denied having given permission for our “water offender” guest to attend the wedding. I apologized again for any misunderstanding or miscommunication and asked if I would simply attend my daughter’s wedding. At this point the continued confrontations felt like bullying and harassment from our hosts. Some of our guests commented on signage that they felt was offensive and unwelcoming. One sign indicated that all children should be within arms’ reach of their parents. If the child was found to be in violation of this rule, the child and the parents would be asked to leave the venue. Several guests told me that Johan made them feel uncomfortable. They described him as “the lurking hippie” and felt that he was eavesdropping on conversations. They felt he was especially targeting the “water offender” throughout the event. So, is the venue beautiful? Absolutely! I have no complaints about the food, service, pre-event coordination or pricing. It would be a perfect place for a small event with no children and docile, well hydrated adults. I find it rude and disrespectful that Johan would burden the bride and groom with such trivial grievances and add drama to an otherwise happy event. Continued confrontations over a single, minor issue was harassment on a special day that had been paid for in advance. I have a big problem inviting guests to a celebration where the host lacks communication skills, is intimidating, dramatic, rude and a bully. Apologies have been a one-way street. We are still waiting for ours.

nts. We were 45 minutes too early! In addition, we were hurried out of rehearsal because we had gone past our time. During the rehearsal, as a brother of the bride handed out soda and water he had in his vehicle because it was extremely HOT, to the grandparents he was immediately reprimanded by “owner”, Ivan, and was told he was not allowed to bring any drink on the property. Not offering refreshments at the rehearsal, Ivan confronted the bride and groom telling them that this brother was NOT allowed to attend the wedding the next day. Apologies from everyone were directed to Ivan to ridiculousness. This was truly unnecessary behavior! The bride was in tears! Weddings can be stressful events, especially for the bride & groom. It is the task and responsibility of those who help to organize what is to be a happy event to be calm, purposeful and help create joy. This is true for those who own and operate a wedding venue. The Gardens was a beautiful setting. If the bill wasn’t already paid, I would have suggested a more welcoming, less inhospitable venue.

smoothly. They maintained great communication and were very genuine. We continue to have guests rave about the venue and the food. Their italian mac and cheese is out of this world!! We have already recommended the Gardens to others and could not be happier. Still in wedding bliss:)

ly style for our meals. They handled all dietary restrictions with ease. I would recommend them! Our favorites were the Mac N Cheese balls, smashed potatoes, and Pork Chops with Cherry Glaze!

back on our wedding day - the absolute best day of our lives. The hard work, compassion, and pure dedication Amanda, Johan, and The Gardens team put towards making our day seamless, personal, and God-honoring was truly a gift. The Garden’s made our wedding day the best day of our lives, but it was the year-long wedding planning process that gave me such peace of mind leading up to our special day. I have no hesitation when I say that Amanda was the hands and feet behind our day. She was approachable, quick-to respond, gentle, kind, and thoughtful every single time that I communicated with her. Amanda, please know that you made me the happiest, most serene bride on my wedding day and I hope that you know how cherished your work is for The Gardens and every bride-to-be that you work with. If Amanda was the hands and feets, Johan was the muscle. If we had an idea, Johan found a way, made it happen, and made it happen with purpose. Johan welcomed my family with open arms and shared his absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue with us on multiple visits. Thank you Johan for creating such a special gem of a space that truly felt like home to us. The venue was timeless, beautiful, welcoming - every one of our cottagecore chic dreams came true at The Garden’s Wedding Center. I left not only as a wife welcomed into my husband’s family, but feeling as if I was a part of The Garden’s Wedding Center family - even if for just a day. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! With abounding love, The Murrays

ic at what they do and they make you feel warm and welcome in their beautiful space. This is truly a one of a kind venue and you should book with them!

ervice was impeccable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The property was stunning in May! The sanctuary was so warm and so inviting! It was pure joy and and happiness and beauty!

moothly run, and so insanely fun, thanks to the amazing staff at The Gardens. Our journey with The Gardens began with a tour in October 2020, when we booked a date for our September 2022 wedding then and there. It was truly love at first sight - it was the only venue we saw but it checked all of our boxes so we had no doubts in our mind! Over the course of the two years we spent planning our wedding, Amanda and The Gardens staff were always easy to reach and happy to answer all questions. We appreciated the "can do" attitude of everyone at The Gardens, and their help with making all of our requests seem like no big deal. From our mobile photobooth inside of a VW Microbus, to our 6-piece jazz band during cocktail hour, to our cigar bar and lawn games - the staff let us utilize what felt like every inch of the property and were happy to make all the arrangements needed to accommodate us. They literally landscaped an entire area we had our eyes on for our band's set up in time for our wedding - seriously! That's just one example of how committed The Gardens family is to making their couples happy! You can tell that the maintenance of The Gardens is a labor of love for Johan and all involved - the restored 1800s Cream City chapel and schoolhouse as well as the garden space bursting with colorful flowers are a testament to the love and effort that goes into keeping this historical property beautiful. We got endless compliments on our venue selection. Our guests could not stop raving about how stunning of a setting it was. The Gardens takes care of both catering and bar, and boy, do they do it well! We got lots of compliments on the food, some even saying it was the best wedding food they ever had! The Gardens staff helped create a menu for us that included gluten free and vegan entrees, which was much appreciated by our guests with dietary restrictions. The bar staff (especially Julian!) were accommodating to our ideas for super boujie signature drinks and mocktails, which were happily consumed by our guests. We will forever be singing the praises of this venue and every wonderful person who makes The Gardens what it is. THANK YOU to The Gardens for making our wedding "the perfect day"!

amazing and made sure our day was perfect. Kent is an amazing chef and everyone raved about the food as well. We came back for our first anniversary to have a lovely meal prepared and set up in our own little private area of the garden. Also- I don’t know HOW but they keep things so budget friendly. Yea, I suppose if you have an exact taste you’re looking to match precisely it could cost extra to rent things from them. But anyone who has actually checked prices of renting things knows that the Gardens charges very minimally compared to other vendors. My entire wedding (venue, food, dj, dress, makeup, hair, decorations, etc) was 10k. That’s impossible these days, but it was stunning thanks to the Gardens. Highly recommend to every bride.

incredible- always there to help me when I needed anything as a bride. The food was outstanding- our guests were raving about how good it was. Just amazing.

intimate feel and we got endless comments about how beautiful it was. The venue is run by a family and they are the kindest people and were immensely helpful in the planning process. I felt like I was bombarding Amanda with questions and thoughts but she kindly helped me with everything and quickly made adjustments when needed. They were so efficient day of and left nothing to worry about. They were able to coordinate just a small amount of vegetarian and gluten free meals in addition to our main meals and everyone raved about the food. I truly can't say enough good things about this place. Book this venue. Your wedding will seriously feel magical!

ace. Working with Amanda and Johan was incredible and they will make your dream wedding come true! Such a beautiful garden to walk down the isle in, the school house for the bridal party to get ready rocked and the gentleman’s room was wonderful! We had a rainy day and it was just incredible how they transformed the old church for our delicious (on site catering) meal (caprese watermelon salad was to die for!!!) then out under the tent for dancing and photo booth fun. Late nite food truck for a build your own French fry bar was a huge hit! Such a special place to be married and have reception right there.

enue is GORGEOUS!! The staff are very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. They helped everything go so smoothly the day of which helped everyone be able to enjoy the moment and not stress. The food is AMAZING and we got so many compliments on it. We got so many compliments on the venue as well. Everyone loved being able to walk throughout the gardens and explore the stunning venue. Picking The Gardens as our venue was the best decision we made when it came to planning our wedding.

schedule. They did so with cheer. The venue with buildings and amazing gardens gave many photo opportunities. All of my guests were more than pleased with the whole experience. It was as I envisioned the whole day. The only thing that disappointed is that this marriage is for keeps and we can't do it again there.

They made everything so simple and spectacular! I could not have pulled it off without them. And the grounds are beautiful! They take such pride in their work, and I'm constantly amazed at how they continue to improve such a fabulous location! Every guest we had was raving about the location and the food! The BEST wedding food (especially the mashed potatoes)! My husband and I are even planning to continue visiting annually during their Tuesdays in the Gardens because we loved it so much. I honestly don't have one bad word to say about this venue. It was all a dream! Check them out!

ails. Very proactive and definitely strive to meet your ideas and make your ideal vision happen. Food excellent!!!!!!!! Overall atmosphere phenomenal. Best way to describe the whole day…… simply elegant. Able to adjust to weather without missing a step. Perfect! Quietly remote with beauty, grace, and historical pride. You can tell this family loves what the do and the special qualities of the property. They definitely know what works and all the different ways the facilities can be changed or utilized to make your wedding special for you. No two weddings are the same. Each unique based on what you want. Could not have wanted anything different. Our sons wedding was simply elegant and perfect! Highly recommend The Gardens Wedding Center as a place to make your dreams of a perfect wedding come true,

ct! They made things so easy for us and I was never worried about anything!! From the picture perfect backdrops to the amazing staff…nothing but fabulous!!

t for any special occasion. The staff is unmatched in their down to earth professionalism. They truly understand how to bring your vision to life in a way you and your guests will remember for a life time. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone.

ests to taste Chef Kents food after our food tasting, and this staff goes many steps beyond to ensure you and your guests have an incredible event. I've been to multiple weddings here now, and the food and service is always outstanding!

ould ask for. Our wedding was at the end of July and the garden was in full bloom with the most lush and gorgeous flowers and landscape, something our guests (and our photographers!) still rave about. The gardens team went above and beyond for us from day one - they were extremely responsive and easy to work with. We know our guests provided a challenge and they truly stepped up to the plate and met all our needs. Our guests also had rave reviews n the food choices - chef Kent worked wonders. We can’t wait to go back to this stunning venue sometime soon to reminisce!

autiful and unique, and the customer service is remarkable! Johan and Amanda (and the whole staff) made everything so seamless and stress free, and were very accommodating! They were VERY responsive throughout the planning process. We had to change our wedding date and we lucked out finding this GEM, and that they were willing to host our group on a day that they were supposed to have off! THANK YOU again!! It' is so nice that it is private and you have the whole place to yourself! Everyone had a wonderful time, and the food was delicious! We are so thankful that we were able to have our special day at such an amazing location! I would HIGHLY recommend!!!

just a beautiful setting, but a place of peace and kindness for all to enjoy. I said I wanted to be married but not plan a wedding so I was looking for an easy button and was blessed to find the Gardens. We were covered rain or shine with the stunning gardens and beautiful chapel. The coordinator made decision making non stressful and kept everything organized with great proactive communication. And did I mention the food...OMG I am still daydreaming about the food...and our guests raved about it for days. Good thing I don't have to fit back into my wedding dress! We will definitely go back for Tuesdays in the gardens and would love to go back for special occasions as it has a special place in our hearts as do the people who work so hard to make it the amazing venue that it is. Thank you Gardens team for the love and hard work that you pour into making The Gardens such a spectacular place to become husband and wife.

nd what you would expect. Each time we tried another dish we were left with harder and harder decisions because every single food option just blew our minds. Beyond this they have been incredible to work with. They've helped us through the wedding planning process and really made this planning process easy. I cannot say enough good things about the people here and their beautiful property. They do things on so much more of a personal level thsn literally anyone else in the industry we spoke to before meeting them. Normally when you go to a venue you get a very corporate money hungry vibe, here you get open communication and passion for what they're doing. This is their life's es work and dreams and it shows in every thing they do. This is the perfect venue to make the perfect wedding happen.

ith. There was so much detail in every inch of the space here, and it from the decorating to the landscaping, it was perfect. I can not recommend this place enough.

g team is unmatched, they have character, integrity, and are incredibly hard workers. My team arrived to begin set up of our couple's personal decor and The Garden's team had done quite a bit of work for us. They continued to provide excellent assistance throughout the day and evening as well. I cannot recommend this venue enough - brides and grooms - do your coordinator a favor and go with The Gardens!

hey want you to have the wedding of your dreams. Could not have been happier with the Gardens Wedding Center for our daughter's Fairytale wedding!

e sure to put in was outstanding and they are some of the kindest people I have ever met. They played Queen (our favorite band) throughout the gardens as we set up, helped to make sure we knew our options for the ceremony and ran through it at the rehearsal, made a signature cocktail (and made sure I had a drink in my hand at all times), they took photos all day knowing we did not have a photographer, set up and took down with us. They even moved decorations from one area to the next as the night went on which I didn't even think of! Literally everything I forgot or didn't even think of they already had it under control. While the logistics of a wedding are obviously important, the kindness of this family and how welcoming they were to everyone who came onto their property just made our day that much more special. There was never a time where I felt uncomfortable asking for something to be tweaked or unsure of how something should go because the success of our day was just as important to them! All this happened and we hadn't even met in person until the night before at the rehearsal dinner (we are out of state)! Amanda reached out and kept notes of any random changes I made throughout our engagement and worked with us to ensure everything was perfect! I am so happy we started our marriage in this beautiful and magical place and I highly recommend you start the rest of your life with this wonderful family too!

te detail and kept the day smooth and seamless. I would never have imagined their attention to detail was possible. They all made this day stress free and gorgeous! I urge everyone to have their wedding day at The Gardens! I cannot thank you all enough for everything!

their wedding in a traditional, rustic and BEAUTIFUL Church. You will fall in love with the vintage church that has been brought back to life, with stain glass windows, a bell tower and a true church bell, beautiful alter, bridal suite and a groomsmen suite, a bar for before AND after beverages and has enough room to fit 200+ people. The most amazing part of this church and what made me fall in love with it is the Garden's that are attached. Johan takes such great care and has a passion for the Garden on the Church property; it has a swing, a bridge, a koi pond-along with many, many different types of flowers, shrubs and beautiful backgrounds for Pinterest perfect pictures! The Gardens Wedding Center no longer has a church congregation, there is no need to be "member" to have your wedding ceremony at The Gardens. You can bring your own officiant! Its a beautiful church where you can truly customize your own wedding and reception from start to finish! I had my wedding at The Garden's Wedding Center and it was everything I could have dreamed of! Johan and his team are COMPLETELY accommodating and will work with you to help you bring your wedding dreams to life! You are also able to have your reception at The Gardens Wedding Center -truly an all inclusive kind of venue. I would have had my reception here had I not booked my reception already prior to finding a church. Thank you to all at The Gardens Wedding Center for making our special day so perfect, so magic and unique!

ne getting married should definitely consider having their venue at The Gardens. I am glad my daughter and son-in-law did!

this place!