I attended a rehearsal dinner for my older brothers wedding here a few years ago and it was a great…read moreexperience. The atmosphere of the building is very welcoming and modern. The layout is great for a number of different event types and gatherings. I love the fac that they will also host live music at The Garden which attracts younger, and newer customers.

The Eden completely exceeded our expectations. We toured several venues, and nothing else compared…read moreonce we stepped onto the property. It's beautiful without feeling overdone, and it has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Jennifer was honestly amazing to work with. She kept us organized, answered emails quickly, and made the whole process feel manageable instead of overwhelming. She has such a calm and professional presence, which was exactly what we needed during wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, everything ran so smoothly, and we didn't have to worry about a single thing. One of our favorite parts was how seamlessly everything flowed. The transition from ceremony to reception felt natural, and our guests were comfortable the entire evening. We received so many compliments about the space and how well everything was set up. If you're considering The Eden, book the tour. It was the best decision we made, and we're so grateful to Jennifer and the entire team for making our day unforgettable.

It's not a venue I would recommend. There were many things that stood out to me that I wish I…read morewould have now taken pictures and shared. My son and daughter-in-law just got married and chose The Eden..... 1. It's WAY out there, w/nothing around. Just in case you forget something. 2. Not a good setup. Girls prep area doesn't have a restroom?? Not enough outlets for curling irons, steamers, etc. There's a barn door between the staff area and the girls' prep area that doesn't close well. No privacy. The guys area is a joke. They get the bar area and then hurry up and pick up before your guests get there. 3. The bathrooms are filthy, and the lighting in the women's restroom is terrible. 4. Appetizers were served during happy hour. The table, which was devoured, was left that way until after dinner. It needed to be picked up and removed. This is where I needed my camera. Meat on the floor..... 5. Outside wedding - but no one mowed...? Really. Becareful if you are outside - ruff terrain. Not good for elderly guests. 6. BUT THE TRUE KICKER WAS..... air conditioning not working during a 90-degree day.... it was miserable. Thank God my kids were happy. But the next ones in line said, "Not a chance, would I pick that place". Good luck to those of you that have already booked.

"I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Ceruti's Catering! From start to finish,…read morethey made everything so easy, but the real star was the food--it was absolutely incredible. We had the beef brisket and almond chicken, and our guests are still raving about how tender and perfectly cooked everything was. Even with a large crowd, the hot food stayed hot and the salads were crisp and fresh. We also opted for the queso, which was a massive hit, and the chocolate fountain for dessert was the perfect 'wow' factor. The staff was professional especially Dominic hatton, efficient, and so attentive to our needs. If you want delicious food that your guests will actually remember, I highly recommend booking them for your next event!"

I really wanted to love this venue, but unfortunately, our wedding day experience was far from what…read morewas promised or expected. First, the air conditioning situation was absolutely unacceptable. It was nearly 100° outside with the heat index, and despite repeatedly asking staff to lower the temperature, nothing ever changed. As the bride, I was drenched in sweat in my wedding dress -- a dress I'd been dreaming about wearing all day -- and I ended up having to change out of it early because I genuinely felt like I was going to pass out. It was heartbreaking and not something any bride should have to go through. To make matters worse, the back door leading to the ceremony space had to be left open all day. If it closed, it would automatically lock, requiring someone to walk all the way around the building to reopen it. This only made the AC issue worse and left the space feeling stuffy and uncomfortable. Which had guest looking at the thermostat that read 76 all night. We also chose the "picnic package" for our catering, which included hamburgers and condiments. While the food tasted good, the condiments provided were only ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. No pickles, onions, lettuce, or anything else you'd typically expect for a picnic-style burger bar. It felt really underwhelming and a bit misleading based on how it was described especially since we had already brought in our own desserts and cocktail snacks. I would've brought toppings if I knew they weren't included if I was told. That said, I do want to shout out the bartender -- she was absolutely lovely -- and the rest of the staff helping out were kind and polite throughout the event. Unfortunately, it just didn't make up for the other major issues. Lastly, the "groom's getting ready room" was not at all what we expected. It was essentially a dark storage closet with no lighting, barely big enough for two people. We weren't shown this space during our tour -- we were told it was "in use" -- but had we seen it, we would've made different plans. We paid a premium for this venue, and while there were some positives, the lack of transparency, climate control, and overall delivery made what should've been the best day of our lives feel unnecessarily stressful and uncomfortable.

Older venue, used for graduation parties and wedding receptions…read more If you are looking for a meat and potatoes kind of place, then you will be fine here. But Glitz and Glamour left this place a long time ago. The place needs a major overhaul. The sound system also needs upgraded, as we were stuck way in the back and couldn't hear anything said through the mics. We did have a good time, but I attribute that more towards the people we were with rather than the surroundings.

Connie 1 Reviews Even…read morethough Goegleins did a great job in catering my grand daughters wedding reception, they 'cancelled' that all out by sending me a substantial bill after I had paid for the catering services in full several weeks before the wedding reception. The accomplishment of having the whole wedding paid for was quite rewarding until I received another bill a week after the wedding reception. When I contacted Goegleins Catering about the situation, Greg Goeglein stated that they 'forgot' to add a charge and that it was 'human error'. He was very rude, arrorgant and very condenscending with his 'so called' apology. Of course I paid the bill which by the way was MORE than a couple hundred dollars. And will never recommend Goegleins to anyone after that encounter. Wedding: 10/11/2014 Services Used: Catering

I always want to go to the Three Rivers Festival. After 8 years in Florid, I found that the…read morefestival has NO plan for handicap and disabled people. the parking lots and garages are so far from the places people want to go it becomes a big chore. I'm disables and some how I walked from Fourth St to Junk Food Alley. very disappointed that the Marketplace wasn't open on Thursday. How are those people supposed to make they're money on just the weekend!? My idea is to have a place for people to Drop off handicap people, then go find a place to park, and be able to pick them up at drop off point. we ended up getting picked up in the delivery lanes that were blocked off. Worked out well for us, but it needs to be for all!! I feel you're not accommodating the disabled and handicap people very well!

Wedged between Emma's Cookie Kitchen and Timmy's barbecue stand - and all the wafting greasiness…read morethat each Junk Food Alley vendor radiated - Mayor Tom Henry was pried away from his lemon shake-up Friday morning to commence the 43rd annual Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival. Snipping the red kickoff ribbon alongside festival workers and Executive Director Jack Hammer, Henry praised the yearly celebration as a transformative city staple. He recalled the festival's first run in 1969, when it was stationed along Columbia Street and mostly intended for business promotion. "Look what it has evolved to over the past 40 years - 500,000 people come into Fort Wayne every year and see what it has to offer," Henry said. He touted the nine-day event as helping "citizens rediscover Fort Wayne" who may take for granted the city's attractions. Now, the festival represents the intersection of proud heritage and forward-thinking development, Hammer added. He said selecting his most anticipated event is like choosing "which daughter I love more." Hammer eventually admitted RiverGames and International Village - two former offerings returning after brief hiatuses - will aid in breathing a "new life and new birth" into the usual lineup. For Henry, the lingering question had a more decisive response: He cited the Bed Race and the inventive methods teams employ to meet contest requirements as a personal delight. Of course, the mayor, who had to trade a fresh lemon shake-up and clamshell container of homemade sweets for the ribbon-cutting shears, also favors another festival essential. "We're standing at it - the nutritious food alley," Henry said. "This is always the fun place to be.

If i could zero stars i would. My husbands old fashioned was straight bourbon nothing else, my mule…read morestraight lime and ginger beer. Worst drinks ive ever had

The Charlie Horse is located inside Electric Works in Fort Wayne, right in the middle of the Union…read moreStreet Market. This is pretty much the place to get a drink in the market, so you can imagine that it gets crowded (and it was). There was only one bartender there when I visited on a busy Friday evening, and he was flying around making drinks, but he would get distracted often and forget what he was doing. It took about 20 minutes to get a beer! Speaking of beer, there are maybe six different beers on tap, and I only saw one that was local (Sun King). Union Street Market gets very loud, and because this bar is located in the middle of Union Street Market, you will probably have to shout to order like I did.

We held our daughter's wedding reception here many years ago! We serviced food to compliment the…read morearea..ie Desert/ Mexican cuisine... Floral/Fresh fruit and cheese assortment.....Current fauna and foliage Cake, Bar and Reception seating was provided to be excellent! The staff was wonderful and very helpful!

This place is GORGEOUS! The parking is rather limited because of it's location in downtown Fort…read moreWayne. We had to park a block away and walk, which normally I wouldn't have issues with... but it's the middle of winter and the wind chill was -3. The admission price is reasonable at 5 for adults. When you first enter the building there is a small gift shop off to your left filled with little knick knacks and souvenirs- all of which are reasonably priced. There are a couple of kid themed learning centers in the conservatory. They're somewhat inconveniently located right in the first and second part of the building which makes for a somewhat congested and loud atmosphere filled with crying and running kids all over the place. The actual conservatory exhibits are something straight out of The Land Before Time. The rainforest, desert and floral exhibits are large, lush and well kept. I was rather impressed and quite surprised at how nice this location is since I'm spoiled in the sense that the botanical gardens I have in my hometown are rather extensive and pretty epic.

Food is great. Beer is cold. Service has an attitude. We used to be in love with Rack & Helen's and…read morenow we are not returning. We gave them three chances. Hopefully the owner's will be able to get the top notch service back!

We recently hosted our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner at Rack and Helen's, and we were…read morevery happy with our choice of venue and with the catering provided by JW Anderson's. We had the privilege of working with Emily and Breanna who made planning the event very easy and stress free. I appreciated their guidance and suggestions when selecting our menu choices. Breanna was very accommodating and let me come early to decorate the room for our dinner. She checked in with us while decorating and during the dinner to make sure everything was to our liking. The room and atmosphere was very nice, the food was delicious, and the servers were very attentive. We will definitely use JW Anderson's in the future.