Planterra Conservatory Reviews

I can easily say that Planterra made my dreams come true. Planning a wedding out of state is already stressful enough that I cannot imagine how people do it without a place like Planterra. Every step of the way, Planterra was just on top of it. They have everything so organized that it made wedding planning probably as stress free as possible. Working with David to create my bouquet and the decor/wedding aesthetic was easy and so much fun. He has an eye that is just unmatched. The rest of the team there is very on top of everything else. I could seriously go on and on for pages on how perfect everything was. Communication was always speedy and detailed. They followed up as needed and double checked everything twice. The day of was pretty seamless with everyone working cohesively and everything was just too perfect to put into words. I am honestly blown away by the staff there. Incredible doesn’t even cover it.

We originally planned to get married at Planterra in April 2020 (we booked that date in November 2018!!). From all of our initial planning meetings way back in 2019, through all of the postponements, final details, the rehearsal and the day of, the team at Planterra made each step easy with all of their guidance. The conservatory was gorgeous (set up exactly as we imagined!), the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Planning with David was like having a wedding planner, making sure that we were on track and thinking about every detail. The day of coordinator, Tiffany, was also incredible. She paid attention to every detail, kept us running smoothly and on time, and handled all of our minor mishaps. And every one of their vendor recommendations were gems! We planned from out of state, and I don't think it would have been possible without the exceptional service that Planterra provided. I would highly recommend Planterra to anyone getting married in Michigan!

From start to finish they were detailed, helpful, and will make your inspiration come to life! They actually exceeded my expectations. David was nothing but amazing! Very detailed, fun, helpful, and will make sure everything looks the way you want it or more. The whole team made sure to take care of everything. With literally last minute cancellations of wedding guests and last minute seating chart changes, Kristen (wedding coordinator)made sure she handled everything. I would give more than stars if i could. It was a night everyone will always remember. It was cold but truly magical! The food was amazing, everything to me was amazing💕💫

I can't imagine getting married anywhere besides Planterra! We spent almost two years planning our big day with David and the incredible Planterra team, and our experience was out-of-this-world from start to finish. They always made us feel like a priority and they were able to bring our vision to life in a way that was even more beautiful than we could have imagined. The coordinators were SO unbelievably helpful on the big day; it truly felt like nothing could possibly go wrong with them in charge. We had so many guests comment on the top-notch service, the amazing food, and of course, the beauty of the venue. Could not recommend Planterra more highly!

A beautiful botanical garden venue that goes above and beyond to give you and your guests the best experience possible.

We originally planned our wedding ceremony and reception with Planterra for October 2020, but that plan quickly changed when COVID-19 became widespread. Planterra quickly responded to our request to move our date to 2021 and change to just a reception. The planning process was seamless, and I always felt like every effort was made to accommodate our requests. David, Anne, and Kirsten were incredible to work with and kept us on top of our important deadlines. My reception guests RAVED about the decorations, food, and service. Planterra is more expensive than other venues in Michigan, but they handle so much more than just the venue itself - our rentals, florals, catering, and day-of coordination were all taken care of by them. The peace-of-mind and fantastic results were definitely worth the cost.

Start to finish, Planterra took care of *everything* with an incredible level of precision and care. This review could be 10 pages long, I swear. David, Anne, Megan, and Tiffany were all wonderful. David was SO helpful in recommending things to us when we asked questions. "Don't worry about that. Definitely skip that. Absolutely you can do that. WE can make that happen." It was such a relief to have him. It felt like having a wedding planner included! They were very open to all of our ideas and I don't think they ever said "no" to anything. (Not that we had any wild requests). They proposed a schedule for us and handled all of the timing and coordination. Have I mentioned what a RELIEF it was to have someone else handling all of this for us?! Seriously.

Everything was perfect. Even more perfect than I imagined. It looked BEAUTIFUL. We got to have input every step of the way. The floral and linen sample really helped me to envision the day (although again, day-of was above and beyond anything I imagined). The staff is incredibly professional and on top of things; we hired Tiffany as a day-of coordinator instead of just the ceremony, and I can't recommend her enough. I honestly don't know how anyone does this without a day-of coordinator. She made sure everything went perfectly and everyone (including me!) knew where to be when, what was happening next, and kept checking in with me to see if I needed anything (including champagne!) Planterra did all of the setup and takedown, including folding place cards and assembling (and disassembling) a copper sign holder I purchased from Etsy. They gifted us a bottle of champagne in congratulations. They made our signature cocktail perfectly. They were very gracious in working with us to craft a perfect vegan menu, and guests LOVED it. Even my hardcore carnivore friends were – and I quote – "absolutely blown away" by the food.

We honestly didn't even look at other venues. Once we discovered Planterra, we couldn't settle; and I am so glad we didn't. So many guests told me it was the best/prettiest wedding they had ever been to (me too, haha!) Planterra is absolutely full-service and there were so many things we didn't have to worry about because of that. They made sure we ate (something that I've heard is challenging for a bride and groom) and explicitly carved out time for the two of us to enjoy being married before heading out to the party; bringing the two of us hors d'oeuvres and champagne in the back room while we basked in the glow of being newlyweds. When I (not really jokingly) said I wanted a piece of all 3 cake flavors, they wrote it down and made it happen. I came back to my seat at the head table to three slices of cake! And they delivered the late night snack to us, too! They really took great care of us. I know this cliché has been said, but...you *do* get what you pay for. It was absolutely worth every penny. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding and we are SO SO glad we chose Planterra for our venue (but its really so much more than a venue).

(We don't have our wedding photos back yet, so I can only include a tiny sample of their work, which doesn't do it justice. If I can add more photos later, I will.)

Our wedding day was everything we could have hoped for and more! Not only is the venue gorgeous, the entire Planterra team was amazing! They are attentive, accommodating and truly focus on what you want for your day. They keep you on schedule and guide you along in the entire wedding planning process, it was such a relief to know I wasn’t missing anything and there wouldn't be anything forgotten! Our day was flawless and we could never thank them enough! They are excellent at what they do and will honestly give you the BEST wedding experience possible!

Having our wedding at Planterra was the best decision we made. My husband and I were planning from Chicago and were nervous about how we'd pull everything off without a planner. Once we found Planterra and realized the team would handle everything from the ground up, we knew this was the place for us. Walking into the venue for the first time truly took my breath away.

David and his team executed our vision in the most effortless way. The team was organized, proactive, communicative and extremely buttoned up with every single detail. As a type-A bride, I had not one worry in the world when working with this team. Our wedding was straight out of a fairytale and I can't tell you the amount compliments I received from guests. Friends said even they were getting tons of questions from THEIR friends on social media asking about this insanely beautiful venue!

If Planterra is a contender on your list, I urge you more to move it straight to number one. I promise, you won't regret it.

The organization and systems for their weddings is out of this world. Their list of vendors and communication with you are so amazing. Makes the wedding planning a breeze. Thank you Planterra!!

You are in the very best hands with Planterra! They are responsive, helpful, and totally have the entire planning process down. They ensure you don't forget anything, even things outside of the reception/venue piece of your wedding. Not to mention, the venue itself is beautiful - every guest was in awe of Planterra. You cannot go wrong!

I normally only leave reviews if I had a terrible experience but Planterra has exceeded my expectations and I have to make it known. Planterra itself is such a unique venue. Yes, it is expensive but it was worth every penny. My husband and I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana so planning a wedding in Michigan was a challenge. But Planterra made the process less stressful and easy for us. David was amazing. He was very understanding and had great input on ideas. Tiffany is what I like to call an awesome "Ball-Buster" lol. Kirsten is amazing and was very quick on responding to email and texts. Planterra is such beautiful venue. I cannot stress that enough. All my guests were in awe and kept telling me my wedding was the best wedding they've attended. Thank you to the Planterra Team. I can only hope I get invited to another wedding at Planterra!

We seriously had the BEST WEDDING EVER and we could not be happier with how everything turned out! Planterra is phenomenal to work with and made everything so easy for us. It was quite literally my dream wedding brought to life. I have never felt luckier!

Our guests are still ranting and raving on how breathtaking the venue and decor were, how amazing the food and drinks were, and how impressive the service was. We seriously have ZERO complaints.

David, Anne, Megan, Tiffany and the rest of the event staff were all so helpful during planning and took my vision a million steps further than I could have imagined. It was a stress free experience with them.

I am hoping someone I know gets married there in the future so we can come back for an event :)

You get what you pay for, and although Planterra’s prices may seem higher than other places you look at, you really do get top notch service from an amazing team as well as high end food, drinks, decor, and floral arrangements. It feels like an all-inclusive package due to their contracted vendors, which took so much of the coordination and decision making stress off of my shoulders. I wouldn’t have done even one thing differently for our February wedding, and I am constantly getting told by guests that it was the most incredible wedding they’ve ever been to. There is no reason to even look at another venue for a winter wedding; you can have a beautiful garden wedding in the middle of dreary Michigan weather! There was not one time where I thought the staff could have done something differently, they anticipated everything I needed. Not to mention that David basically has wedding planning down to a science and had a solution for every thought or question I had during the planning process. The day of coordinators were all fabulous and made us feel like royalty. We had a sweetheart table behind our intimate guest seating arrangement (long tables as opposed to rounds, very cool) so we got to just sit back for a minute and watch our guests interact and enjoy their time in the candlelight. It was the most magical(yes every other review uses this word— it’s the most accurate) place to have a wedding and if you are within their guest count limits, you MUST check them out.

My husband and I were blown away by the professionalism, helpfulness, and friendliness of every single member of the Planterra team. From the first meeting to the wedding day, they were always there every step of the way to answer any question.

The venue is breathtaking and we had so many guests tell us it was the most beautiful wedding they’d ever seen. I still can’t believe how magical they made the whole day. We recommend Planterra to everyone!!!

I could not have been less stressed on our wedding day. The team at Planterra expertly guides you through all of the decisions leading up to the wedding and then executes the day perfectly. If anything unexpected happened on our day, we had no idea. I could not be happier with our choice of venue. This team and this venue is remarkable!

I had my wedding at Planterra on 10/13/18. It a word: INCREDIBLE. From the beginning, planning with David was always simple and organized. We had a slight hiccup that was solved within an hour of realizing it. As for the day of the wedding, it could not have been a better experience. The venue was STUNNING. Every. Single. Detail. From the place settings, to the additional floral accents and candles. I walked in for my early portraits with my girls and immediately started crying. It was absolutely magical. The staff was so attentive and caring. Our coordinator, Tiffany, made sure all of our needs were met. She kept things upbeat when I got nervous and gently guided us through the schedule to keep everything on time. Our VIP server, Mousa, was on top of his game all night. He kept us with fresh drinks in our hands and I never went without anything! He even went as far as to pack up snacks for after the night ended for the groom and I. There were several other things that this venue did to make our night special, but I don’t want to ruin the fun for any couples who choose to have their wedding here! Thank you to David, Megan, Tiffany, Mous and the rest of the staff for easily the most magical and gorgeous night of our lives. We can not recommend Planterra enough. Forever a Planterra bride 💚 all attached photos by Casey & Her Camera

We knew when we first met with David and visited the Conservatory that we wanted to have our wedding there.

During the planing process David and Anne were on top of everything and i was stress-free because I knew I was in good hands.

The day of our wedding I was blown away by how beautiful the space looked . . . it was truly stunning! David captured my vision of my wedding perfectly.

The food and service was excellent and our guests raved about the food all evening.

I am so happy we chose Planterra!

Words cannot express how grateful we were to have our wedding at Planterra. From day one it was easy to see that we were working with an experienced and talented group of professionals. Having many of the vendors already contracted with Planterra made planning easy and eliminated a significant amount of stress that I have seen many engaged couples go through. Anne was always prompt in answering my emails and David can take your vision and turn it into something better than you ever could have imagined. Tiffany was our day of coordinator and the day could not have run smoother. MANY thanks go out to these individuals for making our wedding day one to remember.

Absolutely Magical! Pure Elegance and Class!

Doubtless: your wedding is one of the most important assignments on which you can choose to partner with anyone in the business, especially the venue. However, when you also bring the assignment in your second half of life -- after 50 -- it takes on new levels of meaning. So much lifetime lived, so many circles to include, thoughts and ideas to reflect. In short: there will be even more going on in the room.

Meeting David, Anne and team was the first step in a dream come true. We connected with David immediately on taste, approach, working style and working with him to bring our vision to life was an absolutely extraordinary experience. It exceeded anything we could have hoped. In addition, we live very busy lives in NYC, and it was seamless working with him from afar. Specifically, their team's ability to organize, guide, prompt and manage our collaboration, all without creating an ounce of stress, were vital. Our wedding was a night of high romance, with elegant touches and details woven everywhere, all suited for a guest list that was truly the mix of a lifetime: family, childhood friends, friends over various decades, close business now dear friends, an ensemble alternative bridal party (8 groomsmen plus a bridal "village" of 18 on my side), our labradoodle, all present.

Their floral, catering, decor -- ALL options -- are of highest caliber.

We honestly think of David, Anne, Tiffany, Kirsten and their entire team as the rarest jewel of the Midwest. We're incredibly proud to have worked with them and over-the-moon thrilled with the outcome and the ripples that continue to radiate from our magical weekend in June 2018. The event lives on for us and for all of our guests. I'm in denial that the journey of working with them has concluded!

We got married at Planterra on June 8th and it was truly the perfect day thanks to the Planterra team. We live out of state so I was worried about the planning process , but David and Anne made it SO easy.

David created the floral and reception design of our DREAMS - seriously it was everything I’ve dreamed of, but didn’t know how to describe. He took the time to get to know Brian and I , understand our style/preferences and absolutely blew us away with how perfectly he designed our day.

The day of the wedding was an absolutely dream and everything went off without a hitch. The staff at the venue was SO hospitable and helpful. Our day of planner Megan was amazing and such a calming prescience. All of our guests are still raving about the venue/the staff hospitality/the food.

Thank you to the entire Planterra team for giving us the wedding of our dreams - we are forever grateful!

Megan & Brian

Planterra was great in working with us to create our vision. David was extremely helpful in understanding what we were envisioning and did a fantastic job translating that into the décor & flower arrangements. Kirsten & the day-of staff were great in keeping us on track & help answer questions and keep us calm. I would definitely recommend Planterra! They are extremely professional & are definitely experts in this industry.

Planterra made all of our wedding dreams come true. They brought our vision to life and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding.

My daughter's wedding was beyond beautiful, it was enchanting! David was a delight to work with and he made dreams a reality. Our guests couldn't say enough nice things.

I truly cannot say enough great things about Planterra. Their whole team is wonderfully friendly, knowledgeable, creative, and incredible. They accounted for every detail of our wedding day - I truthfully didn't have concerns going into the day, as I trusted that they had taken care of everything. Aside from the venue's beauty and uniqueness - what sold me on booking Planterra for our wedding was that they truly take care of so much. I am not someone that had an exact vision of what I wanted out of our day. Planterra helped us create a day that was perfectly "us" - making suggestions, when asked, and guiding us with their incredible eye for beauty and creativity - with the end result of a perfect wedding day. I love that Planterra can be transformed in so many ways - every wedding at Planterra I see photos of is different from the next, but all equally beautiful.

There was such a peace of mind in booking Planterra - It was worth every penny! Our guests continue to tell us how stunning the day was.