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The Florian Gardens

The Florian Gardens

Minneapolis, MN
4.9 out of 5 rating, 103 Reviews
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103 Reviews
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    Brittany J. Sent on 03/16/2023
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    Absolutely Amazing!!

    It’s been nearly a month since our wedding and my husband and I are still receiving compliments and positive feedback from family and friends. From the moment we first stepped foot into The Florian Gardens we were impressed by the staff’s knowledge, professionalism, and kindness. They truly want you to have the best day of your life and will go above an beyond to accommodate your wedding day vision! Our wedding was their largest post-Covid event and they handled everything flawlessly! From start to finish our day could not have gone better. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was, how amazing the food was, and how efficient the staff members were!

    Lastly, Lisa is an absolute rockstar, you will not regret having her and your wedding coordinator. She went above and beyond to answer each of our questions in a timely manner and offered so much great advice! She truly thinks of everything and has a backup plan for it all. Even though we held our ceremony offsite she even gave us advice and tips for that portion of the day. She is so incredibly kind and thoughtful. We were so grateful to have her in our corner handling any issues and helping guests as needed.

    There’s truly nothing negative to say about this venue. We could not recommend it enough and would have our wedding at Florian Gardens a million times over if we could!

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    My goodness, you're going to make me tear up Brittany!! Thank you so much for your kind review and all of the thought you put into sharing about your experience here at The Florian. I'm so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you and Tanner. A sincere thank you from me and the entire Florian team for allowing us to host your celebration. Cheers to you two!
    -Lisa
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    Pam B. Sent on 12/06/2021
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    Made if a fairy tale wedding

    The Florian wedding coordinator, owner and staff made the entire process go so smoothly. Relieving the stress of that important day made our daughter's wedding and family experience so enjoyable for all. We'll be back but this time to schedule another event.

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Hi Pam! Thank you so much for your kind words about Emily & Dustin's day! Your families were a dream to work with and it was a pleasure having you all here. Emily's winter wedding was absolutely beautiful. I'm so excited to see all of the images from their day. Our entire team looks forward to having you back sometime!
    Cheers!
    -Lisa
    Wedding Coordinator @ The Florian
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    Kassandra J. Sent on 05/21/2020
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    Great service

    Everyone there was extremely helpful and made my special day worried free.

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Hi Kassie!

    Thank you for your kind review! Your day was absolutely beautiful, and so much fun!

    Hope you had a great time in Hawaii!
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    Lindy B. Sent on 03/07/2020
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    Great venue!

    Our wedding day was everything we dreamed! Florian was super easy to work with & flexible when our wine budget ran out by 6PM! They walked us through step by step as our planning months went by. The cost was reasonable and the food was OUTSTANDING (seriously recommend the chicken). We had an indoor ceremony & they were able to flip the room in a matter of minutes. The location was great & their garden in the back made for some absolutely stunning pictures. We loved it!

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Hi Lindy,
    Thank you for the kind review! Your wedding day was an absolute dream! Such a beautiful way to celebrate your love and commitment to each other, surrounded by so many friends and family members.

    Thank you, again, for allowing The Florian Gardens to be a part of your big day!
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    Stephanie Sent on 04/09/2020
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    We Couldn't Have Been Happier!

    If you are looking for a beautiful setting, top-notch service, and a delicious menu tailored to your specifications, look no further than The Florian Gardens. We couldn’t have been happier with our venue and when asked what they could have done to make our day better, we honestly couldn’t think of anything. Having an on-site wedding coordinator took a lot of the stress out of planning, as we could always ask questions and receive the information that we needed. The owner has done an outstanding job of not only building a beautiful and user-friendly event setting, but he has done a wonderful job of building a culture where everyone is so friendly, guest-oriented, and knowledgeable. I could go on and on, but the bottom line is that you will DEFINITELY not be disappointed by The Florian Gardens!

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Hi, Stephanie,

    Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad that you and Evan, and your guests, had a blast on your wedding day this past August!

    Cheers to many more beautiful memories ahead!
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    Vanessa T. Sent on 07/09/2019
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    Easily the best wedding venue in a Eau Claire

    We got so many compliments from our wedding guests and family about what a fabulous venue we chose for our wedding. The Florian made getting married such a smooth and easy process I would want to do it all over again! The ambience was wonderful, food was amazing, and all staff was great to work with. Everyone is so professional and they worked seamlessly with our other vendors to make the day completely stress free.
    Photos by Leslie Duffy
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    Jenna S. Sent on 04/18/2019
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    Would choose Florian again, no exceptions

    I absolutely LOVED working with the wedding coordinator to make our day perfect. But the day was far from perfect, it exceeded perfect too many times to count. The staff had perfect timing with all of the food, which was phenomenal, Ashley checked in to make sure everything was running smooth. They go out of their way to work with your vendors before the date so that everyone is on the same page and on top of having the entirely perfect day, marrying my absolute best friend, they gave us a gift during our dinner. We truly felt like close friends if not family through out the entire planning process and the day of. It honestly makes me a little sad our days over because planning with Florian made was my favorite experience.

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Jenna! We will definitely miss you, Aaron, and your sweet little boy! We are so honored to have been a part of your wedding day. Come visit us any time!
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    Gseeb Sent on 12/11/2018
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    Experienced and Organized

    The organization of this venue is beyond compare. I did not have to worry about a thing on the day-of. Very happy we decided to go with Florian!

    The Florian Gardens's reply:

    Thank you, Gabrielle! Your day was so beautiful. I hope you and Michael have a wonderful holiday season!
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    Rachel Sent on 02/07/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    They were absolutely wonderful to work with. I had a unique Nepali / American fused wedding and they helped bring out the best of both worlds.
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    Kelsie Sent on 10/27/2016
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    Such a beautiful venue and everyone was a joy to work with! No stress at all when dealing with The Florian Gardens. I would recommend them to anyone! Not only did I have a great experience planning with them, but I had many positive comments regarding the venue, the food, and the staff.
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    Amanda Sent on 10/20/2016
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    Could not have been more pleased with this venue!!!! The wedding coordinator Kelly was super helpful and was a pleasure to work with!!!! As a bride I was able to simply walk in the day of and everything was set up and organized I did not have any stress at all which is something that most would never be able to say!!!! The gardens were beautiful and the pictures by CJ photography reflected that beauty!! The food was amazing and all the guests left stating it was one of the best weddings they have ever been to!!!! We cannot say enough kind words about this venue and the staff. We could not have asked for a better venue for our special day!!!
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    The Florian Gardens is a gorgeous venue! The staff is wonderful and they pay attention to detail to make your day extra special. We received nothing but compliments from our guests! We are still beaming from ear to ear! Thank you Florian for the amazing memories!!
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    Ashley Sent on 08/30/2016
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    If you are considering this location for your wedding, you should absolutely book it. Every member of the staff was professional and did everything they could to make our day fabulous. Kelly (the event coordinator) did a fantastic job and helped me with every single thing. She often knew more about the details of our wedding than I did. She worked with the baker, DJ, and photographer to make sure that everyone would show up on time and were aware of our timeline. The food was delicious, the gardens were impeccable, and they could not have done a single thing better than they did. We heard nothing but rave reviews from every single guest. We also stuck to a pretty tight budget, so don't rule this place out before looking everything over and talking with Kelly.
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    Aunesti Sent on 08/30/2016
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    I recently got married on a Sunday evening and although my wedding was very different it was pulled off perfectly. I owe this all the the Florian! I started working with Collette and she was wonderful at being organized and understanding what I wanted, unfortunately she had moved onto bigger and better things by the time my wedding came around but that didn't effect me at all because Kelly the new wedding coordinator slide right in with out a single crease on the plans. She worked with all my vendors so that the last week before I didn't have to lift a finger.
    I kept hearing that it was the best wedding any of my guests had ever been to. I agree, but I'm bias. I cannot thank them enough for all their hard work, the Florian is absolutely beautiful and if your reading this because your looking for a venue I'd say definitely book there.
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    Erin Sent on 07/05/2016
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    The gardens and space provided are absolutely gorgeous. It is so nice to have a bridal room with it's own bathroom! The food was great all around, from appetizers to entrees. Collette was amazing beyond words. I can't say enough how great it was to have her keeping everything in check. Even months before the wedding she would always check in to see how planning was going and help keep us on track. She was so on top of getting in touch and coordinating with all of our other vendors, it made it so nice for us not to have to be the middle man. Our reception could not have been more perfect, and that is in many thanks to Florian!
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    Rachael Sent on 07/26/2016
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    Collette and the staff at The Florian Gardens were SO helpful and worked so hard to make our day perfect! It was a beautiful day, the staff helped everything run smoothly and with out a hitch. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!!
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    Caitlin Sent on 07/08/2016
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    We have nothing but good things to say about Florian Gardens. They were very organized and made everything go smoothly. They listened to us and helped us make everything go the way we wanted. Collette, the on staff coordinator, went above and beyond to make our day beautiful!
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    Jennifer Sent on 01/07/2016
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    The Florian Gardens was everything we hoped for and MORE! My husband and I got married there October 2015 and it was a beautiful fall day. We had so many little details and the staff made sure EVERYTHING was perfect. We worked very closely with Collette who did a fabulous job from Sept. 2014 all the way leading up to our actual wedding day. She helped us every step of the way and we truly feel lucky to have had her for this special time in our lives. Not only was she outstanding but the whole entire staff from the wait staff, cooks, bartenders went above and beyond to make sure everything was how we envisioned it to be. Another perk of the Florian Gardens is the beautiful patio with the gardens. They keep it very manicured and is a great place for pictures and just to enjoy. We knew that we didn't have a thing to worry about when we had picked the Florian as our venue. Our guests were just as pleased as us with the staff, ambiance, food, etc. If your looking for a venue look no further! The Florian Gardens will NOT disappoint. People always ask after your wedding if there is anything you would change, the answer is not one thing- it was perfect!!
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    Erin Sent on 08/05/2015
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    Our wedding was amazing! The entire venue is beautiful, inside and out. Collette did an absolutely amazing job helping me with every part of my wedding, going out of her way to make sure that our day was perfect. I couldn't imagine a better wedding planner! Everything about our day was perfect.
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    Heather Sent on 12/23/2015
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    Florian Gardens exceeded our expectations! They were so wonderful to work with, had many ideas for us to make our wedding unique.All of our guests commented on how beautiful the gardens were and the facility. The staff worked worked closely with our outside vendors, making the planning flawless for us. I highly recommend Florian Gardens!
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    Collette and the rest of the Florian staff were amazing to work with! We got so many compliments on how good the food was (we went with the Italian buffet). When all of our other vendors asked us what our wedding venue was and we told them it was the Florian, they all responded with something along the lines of "great choice" and all seemed excited to be able to do another wedding there. A lot of collaboration was done behind the scenes with our other vendors and the Florian, which made it easier for us to just enjoy the day and know that everything would be taken care of.

    I attended the bridal fair at the Florian several months before our wedding and found almost all of our other vendors there, and some of them even gave us deals for booking/talking with them at that bridal fair.

    If I could go back and re-choose our wedding venue, I would definitely choose the Florian again!
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    Jenn A. Sent on 01/01/2016
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    We are so happy we chose The Florian Gardens are our wedding/reception venue. The staff was excellent; paid close attention to detail and helped us truly create a day that was perfect for us as a couple. They were professional, organized and very helpful during the planning process and supportive throughout the entire day of. Being from out of town they were flexible in setting up meetings with us and keeping us updated through email. They also made great suggestions for other vendors and we ended up booking quite a few recommended by The Florian. We didn't have to worry about anything on our wedding day and were able to focus on celebrating with our family and friends. Our guests raved about everything: the amazing food, kind staff, the beautiful gardens, and excellent decor. Our experience was exceptional from start to finish. We highly recommend the The Florian Gardens! Special thanks to Collette, Kelly and Dave for helping us create the wedding of our dreams!
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    Such a beautiful and professional venue! The service, environment, and setup all fit such a beautiful night and with no stress! The staff is professional and swift, and the management is beyond awesome!
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    Sarah Sent on 09/18/2014
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    Our wedding at the Florian was fantastic! I don't think it could have gone any better, and the staff was great in getting people excused and through the buffet line for food. Every single one of our guests said the food was delicious, and the gardens are beautiful. I would highly recommend the Florian for any event!
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    Liz Sent on 09/01/2014
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    Dave, Collette and all of the staff were amazing to work with. The venue, indoors and out, were in amazing condition and stayed that way throughout the day and night. The food may have been the best part, as we have heard from almost every single guest that it was the best wedding food they have ever had (Italian Buffet). The location was easy for all of our guests to access, and the nearby hotels were an added bonus. Thank you all for everything!
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