I've had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth in the past on weddings. I own my own DJ company…read moreand love when I have the opportunity to work side by side with her! Events run so much more smoothly when she's in charge. She has a relaxed way about her, but is very meticulous with details. I highly recommend working with her if you are looking for a great planner!

I can't say enough about Bella Beginnings and how critical they were to our wedding being an…read moreamazing success. Elizabeth was incredible and went above and beyond to send creative ideas, helpful suggestions and kept me on track along the way. She kept great notes, attended meetings with vendors I could not attend (as I am out of state), thought of many day of items I hadn't and all while presenting me with great solutions and ideas. During the day she kept everything on track, learned my bridal party and became part of the family. She was also amazing support when my venue coordinator abruptly quit (10 days before the wedding), she brought in extra help for the set up, found me a violinist, triple checked all details with the venue, and checked on the set up during the cocktail hour to ensure everything was exactly as we discussed (I later heard it wasn't but Elizabeth kept calm, didn't panic anyone and ensured everything was as it should be). Several times my mom and I said, "How do people do this without Elizabeth?" Elizabeth is that extra pair of hands you need who knows what to do when and allows you, your mom and your wedding party to fully enjoy the day.

I'm writing this review as a wedding guest only, so cannot comment on pricing or the planning…read moreexperience. We attended a wedding at Florian this past weekend, and thought it was a pretty great venue. Everything seemed well-organized. The wedding was outside. Right after the ceremony, we were ushered to the cocktail lounge and patio for drinks and appetizers. The apps were good, bruschetta with a balsamic drizzle (nice touch over plain bruschetta). After about an hour, the ballroom opened and we were able to be seated. The fixtures and furnishings were nice and well-kept. Dinner was great, too. Nothing fancy, but it was tasty. (The fish was really well done!) Overall, I'd definitely consider hosting an event here.

My husband and I got married June 26th and would highly recommend our reception space to others…read more They managed our 300 guest count professionally and smoothly. We had nothing but positive remarks about our plated dinner (both service and food). Their outdoor pond, patio, gazebo, and willow tree are all wonderful photo opportunities for both you and your guests. We especially want to acknowledge our event coordinator, Stephanie, who went above and beyond for us on more than one occasion.

My wedding was 10/07/2022 in Mequon, Wisconsin…read more I HATE writing this as I was so confident when I booked Nilsa back in November 2021. She boasted about how she could help the older guests get coffee and make sure they didn't need anything and with my dad being 85 years old & having some older family members attending this stood out to me. I also booked her husband Paul to officiate us. I was able to zoom with them both and felt 100% confident. During the months leading up to the wedding I reached out several times to Nilsa asking if there was anything she needed from me & she was not the best at communicating with me. I didn't speak with her again until a week before the wedding. She told me that someone else would be coordinating (Hannah) and assured me I would be in good hands, this did bother me as I felt I should of been introduced and had the opportunity to at least zoom with the new person and make sure they knew what I needed from them. I was given the contact info and started texting with Hannah who was the new coordinator and she seemed sweet. Nilsa assured me that she would be there for my rehearsal but she was not. No one showed up to our rehearsal. My bridesmaids and I set up the centerpieces at the Riverclub Thursday for hours by ourselves. The night before the wedding I was notified that Hannah was no longer going to be the coordinator and it was going to be someone different named Xavia. Nilsa was also reaching out to me the night before the wedding asking for my timeline which I of course wanted her to have but I felt that she should of asked for this information weeks before the actual night before my wedding as I was stressed enough. The afternoon of the wedding Xavia and Paul did spruce up the centerpieces and add the batteries in the candles. Made a run to the store for batteries as I think I may have gotten the wrong ones so that was really appreciated. Paul unfortunately said my name wrong during the ceremony which really upset me and my husband as well as my parents. I tried to laugh it off but it was upsetting as this is literally in our wedding video and my husband literally says "Marianna? I don't know that girl". The coordinator was pretty much sitting around most of the night not doing much and everyone kept asking me who she was and that upset me because I feel like had they seen her "working the event" they would of known who she was. Xavia was asked to make sure guests didn't enter hall during private photos and prior to ceremony however much to my disappointment this did not happen. So many guests saw me in my dress prior to the ceremony, Guests had removed placecards from tables prior to photographers being able to take photos because of this misstep. Nilsa did come a little later in the evening to check in I think and did stay to help pack up. The packing up was VERY a helpful! They really did an amazing job and I 100% am grateful for this. Everything was brought to the cars designated and I didn't have to do any of that. Nothing was broken which is amazing! I am disappointed that many of the promises made to me prior to signing the contract went unfulfilled. I feel mislead. While I understand that short staffing and unpredictable events do occur, the lack of communication leading up to my event, the disorganized approach to gathering information to make my event successful, and the mispronunciation of my name really fell below board. As a bride, you want assurances that your expectations are understood, that someone besides you will be handling the small but incredibly important details, and that someone is ensuring that your event progresses without hiccup. Instead, I was bombarded by questions that should have been handled by the coordinator, had my bridal party dictating the order of events in the absence of the coordinators presence and did not get a chance to really absorb and enjoy the night of my wedding. The execution wasn't there. I wish they had fulfilled the contract promises with the same detail and dedication they used at the end of the night in clearing the venue. Had that same enthusiasm been embodied through the night, I would have been able to write a more favorable review.

DO NOT HIRE!!! Scammers! They will not make time for you…read more Excuse after excuse to not set up a single phone call for the last 8 months. Has done nothing for my wedding and has lost trust to be my day of coordinator. After I had to threaten Small Claims I then get a response. Save yourself the headache. What is supposed to be the happiest time of my life is now filled with this stress. A vendor meant to save me the stress has caused me my only real wedding stress.

Jess was a pleasure to work with for our wedding .All my flowers for me and my party lasted a week…read moreafter the wedding . She met all my expectations for my vision of my flowers . She incorporated tropical yet summer trend in all the flowers.I will never forget how she met all my needs of total change up last minute either . She was very genuine to work with.

Linda at Jess Fleur Fun is AMAZING! I showed her some inspiration pictures, explained what I was…read morelooking for, and told her my budget. Linda made my vision a reality while sticking pretty darn close to my budget. She is very easy to communicate with and was so friendly too! She even texted me pictures and videos a few days before my wedding to make sure I was in love with the arrangements. We got SO many compliments on the flowers and to top it all off they lasted TWO weeks after our wedding. That's right TWO weeks! Linda had been highly recommended by a friend of mine and boy did she not disappoint. Save yourself the time and research, go with Linda and Jess Fleur Fun!!

Are you excited to fret over what flowers are going to be in which vases at the reception? Would…read moreyou rather dedicate all your waking free time to chasing down rental and florist contacts, or would you rather sleep? Fretting and chasing are not things I enjoy. So I had an EXPERT do them for me. Except for Sarah Sarbacker, those things are not fretting and chasing - they are thoughtfully planning and cheerfully contacting. Thinking about the BIG DAY, I did NOT want to be the one in charge. I wanted to enjoy and relax with my family and friends. And I forsaw the difficulty with a family member being in charge of all the details. That person wouldn't get to enjoy the day! Unless they were a regular bossy-pants, in which case I would not enjoy taking direction from them in the first place. Let me also tell you this: 15 minutes before our outdoor ceremony, clouds were gathering and the wind started to blow. Sarah happily and confidently crawled into the back of our car (where my MOH and I were staying warm) and asked to start the event a few minutes early because the clouds were threatening-looking. Oh a more pleasant woman I couldn't have heard this from! She even took a few minutes to tell a funny personal story and get my mind off THE WALK DOWN THE AISLE. She was a sea of calm. She projected absolute certainty and helpfulness. She does not dominate - she takes direction from what you suggest. She is a wedding FACILITATOR. I believe she is truly gifted in dealing with all different sorts of people, and yet she has a perfectionistic tendency (to get the chairs just right, to get the table centerpieces just right, etc...). She is polite, cheerful, and nothing seems to throw her for a loop. It was a perfect day. And Sarah Sarbacker was a huge part of making it so.

Literally can't say enough amazing things about Andrea!! She is truly the absolute best! Our…read morewedding would never have happened without her. I decided I wanted to get married on our family farm, a daunting task that she truly brought to life. She thought of every little detail (needed a generator, bathroom trailer, lights, mosquito treatment, valet, etc) and was extremely organized and thorough. She laid out a very easy to follow timeline, checked in each month with the tasks to focus on every month, gave suggestions of professional experienced vendors, but was also willing to go way outside anything she had done before and find new options. For example we wanted really adventurous food with a mix of thai/peruvian/mediterranean/vietnamese/indian and somehow she found the perfect caterer who could make it happen. Andrea is simply the best and you will be lucky to have her, I thank my lucky stars she was available on the date we wanted. She is worth way more than she charges. I cannot recommend her more highly.

We cannot say better things about The Gardens! Everyone is so lovely, organized, friendly, and…read moreprofessional! They really made our day so special and accommodated every curveball that came our way. If you're looking for a spectacularly gorgeous indoor/outdoor wedding venue with the best people by your side for the ride, you've found the best spot. Thank you for all of your help and for going above and beyond!

I just had my summer wedding here and thanks to the Johanson family and they're beautiful venue my…read morewedding was the best day of my life. Everyone had the best time and this venue is perfect for all different types of weddings. Amanda is the best coordinator a bride could get. Julian and his Mixology skills were top-tier. The whole family is so prepared and helpful. The food oh my God, the food. They cater all the weddings, and I will tell you it is some of the best food you will eat. It's unique and flavorful and we got so many compliments on how good everything tasted. There is a rule about no outside food or drink, but it's really not that hard to follow because everything they provide is way better than anything you could sneak in. And if you let them know about bringing certain things in advance, they are very relaxed about it. This rule is standard for any business to liability reasons and you just gotta role with it. It's not that hard, just be sure to remind your guests and family before hand. This family has your back and will help you make your wedding the best day possible. They know what they're doing. Johan is so nice and helpful and you can tell he truly cares about your wedding going the way you want. Any negative reviews about him are most likely embellished and honestly rude. Anyone that has a problem with him is the problem. Trust me...They've done so many weddings and really made it magical. Might I add that the pricing for this venue is very respectful and ideal for couples looking for a wedding venue on any budget. And we saved so much money on decor because the venue is already so beautiful. Thank you all so much for making the Foster wedding the best day of our lives. I can really tell that you all love what you do and care about the couples that have the privilege of getting married at the Gardens wedding center. Will be adding photos soon. :)