The Pavilion at Paradise Gardens, Gatherings and Gifts

We cannot overstate how thrilled we were with both the venue itself and with its proprietors, Bob and Helen. Bob and Helen were amazing to work with, we felt incredibly lucky to have them as part of our wedding team. They were very responsive, and in every interaction with them they were consistently professional, organized, accommodating, and enthusiastic. They went out of their way many times to make everything just right for our needs and wants. The venue is gorgeous; we had our ceremony at the top of the hill and our reception in the pavilion. The parking space, pavilion, and ceremony space are all very near each other, which was convenient. Paradise Gardens is an amazing space. The ceremony space is perfectly situated, surrounded by lush grounds with a beautiful view of the valley. They have a lovely arbor at the front of the ceremony space, which is easy to decorate and framed the ceremony perfectly. The benches for the ceremony space are charming and well-kept, and there are flowers maintained around the perimeter, which was lovely. The pavilion is a truly stunning space with high ceilings and a lovely view of the surroundings. The main area was perfect for our dinner-and-dancing ceremony. Adjacent to the pavilion is a nice patio area which worked well with a fire table, couches, tables and chairs. On the other side of the pavilion is a charming fountain surrounded by garden space. The pavilion includes two sets of prep rooms, so the groom and I were each able to get ready with our bridal parties on-site, which was very convenient. Wherever you look on the grounds, you're sure to see either natural or immaculately gardened greenery and flowers as far as the eye can see. Bob and Helen keep llamas and alpacas, who are deeply regal; our guests enjoyed stopping by the barn and pasture areas to say 'hello.' The grounds also include a firepit area; our guests had a lot of fun making s'mores near the end of the evening. The property is riddled with beautiful spaces for photos; if you get the chance to visit, be sure to check out the gazebo, the pond, the clearing beyond the ceremony space, and the swing bench in front of the pavilion! We were given full use of their large collection of furniture, décor, glassware, linens, etcetera, which made wedding planning much easier since we didn't need any rentals whatsoever. They have plenty of beautiful options to choose from when deciding how you want to customize the space. We had a very specific color palette and vibe in mind for our wedding, and Bob and Helen's collection absolutely delivered. Whether you're looking for farmhouse rustic, clean-cut classic, colorful and quirky, or anything in between, they have the décor that will make your day feel perfect. We could not possibly have been happier, either with the venue itself or in working with Bob and Helen. We feel so fortunate to have come across them and their space, they were integral to the wedding day being joyful, smooth, and beautiful.