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The Garden On Millbrook

The Garden On Millbrook

Raleigh, NC
4.9 out of 5 rating, 134 Reviews
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    Beautiful! Affordable! & Professional!

    I am so glad we found this place. As soon as we entered through the doors we knew this would be the one! The food here is hands down the best that I have from all the venues we went to. & Marc the Manager was a pleasure to meet he was very professional. He answered all of our questions & is very responsive.
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    Stephanie R. Sent on 11/20/2019
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    Outstanding Venue!

    Excellent venue & excellent staff! I can't praise Marc enough. He took the time to accommodate us and go through everything in detail and expressed such happiness in making sure our wedding day was beyond PERFECT. His services were beyond professional as he took a personal regard in everything he did. He was very easy to communicate with leading up to the wedding to pass on his expertise to make sure your day went flawlessly. Garden on Millbrook was beautiful and perfect in every way. Thank you for having us!

    Kudos, and thank you from both of us.

    George & Stephanie
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    Amazing experience!!

    Love the venue!! Marc was so easy to work with! Highly recommend using his service to plan your wedding!! He made my wedding planning so much easier! We live in Charlotte and so choosing The Garden was the best choice with being out of town. Food was delicious as well!! The outdoor patio was so beautiful at night with the twinkle lights. Everything was beautifully set up from ceremony to reception.
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    Wonderful experience

    My experience could not have been any better. From the first meeting at this venue I knew this was the one that I wanted to use. Everything was perfect. Marc Daubin made this day stress free for me and my groom and our family. He directed the ceremony and was always ready with an answer to every question I had during the planning. I planned my own wedding and did my own flowers. My groom delivered the flowers the night before before the rehearsal. I was expecting to have to do some things to pull it all together when I arrived at the venue on the day of the wedding but did not have to lift a finger. Everything was perfectly in place from the flowers to the seating chart and the guest book which was actually a framed alternative to a book. The venue is beautiful and the weather cooperated allowing the ceremony to be outside and the reception inside. If you want experience and professionalism these are the people to use. The food was excellent, we picked the buffet and it was all great. We had 85 guests but the venue could have easily taken care of a much bigger group.
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    Amy Sent on 04/11/2018
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    I love Marc! We opted for a different venue but we're using The Garden on Millbrook's off-site catering, which we decided based just on meeting Marc. We hadn't even tasted the food at that point. Now that we have actually tasted the food, we're even more excited to be working with him. Everything was so delicious! Our photographer asked what other vendors we're using, and when I told her Marc's our caterer she said she loves him too! It's really nice to know our vendors enjoy working together, I think that shows a lot about their professionalism and quality of service. Our wedding isn't until August so I can't speak to the actual event yet, but Marc has already put in so much work and been so helpful I really wanted to give a review already! He responds so quickly to emails, it's like somehow his answer is already in my inbox as I'm hitting send. It's magic! He has offered really helpful support anytime I have questions about the menu and so many other things not at all related to the meal...scheduling, referrals, anything we ask, he's on it! It's very, very clear from his responses he truly knows what he's doing and yet he's incredibly tactful when offering suggestions. Anything he says is with a tone of leaving it totally up to us, just offering the benefit of his experience, which is exactly what I was hoping for. I'm really glad we booked with him and can't wait to enjoy his services on our big day!
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    Amy Sent on 09/05/2018
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    I was so happy with my experience with Marc I wrote a review before we'd even had the wedding. Now that the wedding is over, I'm adding more happiness on top. It's hard to put into the right words how perfect Marc was for our wedding. My mom and mother in law kept saying throughout the whole process they thought the best choice I made in all my planning was choosing Marc. Even though we decided to just use the catering and not the venue, he still treated us like VIPs. Immediate responses to emails, early to every meeting, he attended meetings I wouldn't have expected him to but not only was he there, he brought his cheery, helpful enthusiasm every time. I was more than a little overwhelmed by the planning and the way Marc supported me, it was like having a friend on my team who just happened to be one of the best professionals in the industry. You can tell from talking with him for a few minutes he really knows his stuff. That continued to show throughout the entire process when he took such good care of me every step of the way, including every last detail on wedding day from the food to the decor. When I was pulled in a million directions it was such a treat to not even have the thought cross my mind to check on anything related to the reception. I knew without a doubt Marc had it all taken care of. I caught glimpses of him moving nonstop - prepping beautiful tables before the ceremony and helping everyone with anything they needed during the reception. He personally served me and my husband, encouraged us to eat and drink while we could, then offered advice and encouragement throughout the night anytime we looked confused. One guest said this was his favorite wedding so far, based solely on the food. My tough food critic grandma absolutely loved the mashed potatoes, and people talked about the pecan tassies for days afterwards - the kind of talking where they close their eyes and wish they had more. We definitely made the right choice and we are so grateful!
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    Cody Sent on 06/04/2018
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    The Garden On Millbrook was the BEST venue we found in Raleigh. The price for everything you get is absolutely phenomenal. The venue encompasses both a beautiful outdoor garden, and a stunning indoor ball room. We had our ceremony outside and the reception inside. Despite some rain on the day of the wedding, the venue was exceptional to work with. The food was delicious, bar service was great, and overall we had an amazing day/night. Marc Dabagian is the coordinator at the venue and helped us every step of the way! His love, kindness, and passion for wedding planning is incomparable to others we considered. You can’t go wrong by utilizing all this venue has to offer! Our guest continue to talk about how much fun they had, and how great the venue and the venue staff were.
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    Kayla Sent on 06/24/2018
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    The Garden on Millbrook was the most BEAUTIFUL wedding venue that we were so fortunate to choose. The staff demonstrated excellent customer service. We chose Marc Dabagian as our day of wedding coordinator and Ken Reid as our DJ. Both of them were wonderful to work with and had outstanding personalities. The food was excellent! We recommend the beef braised tips, mashed potatoes, and the Mac n cheese served in martini glasses. The music and lighting were awesome, and Ken was so easy to work with. Thanks again to The Garden on Millbrook for giving us the best night of our lives!
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    Erin Sent on 04/19/2018
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    Everything was great, this was the second time we have used this location and there's a reason we went back!
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    Beth Sent on 04/25/2018
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    This was our second event held at The Garden and working with Marc. We loved it so much the first time we had another wedding reception there! I can't say enough good things about it...from the amazing staff, the excellent food, the beautiful space indoors and outdoors, to the planning process and ease of working with them...they made our daughter's wedding day perfect. BOTH times! HIGHLY Recommend!
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    Turner Sent on 03/26/2018
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    Marc is wonderful to work with and is very helpful. All of the staff was professional and very friendly.
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    Sadie Sent on 02/22/2018
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    Marc and Ken at the Garden on Millbrook exceeded our expectations for our wedding date. Marc was always very quick to respond to my many questions leading up to the big day. The food was amazing (we got shrimp & grits, fire roasted chicken). The venue was stunning and I highly recommend!
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    Ginny Sent on 12/04/2017
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    Marc and his staff are always pleasant to work with. They provide great service, a beautiful venue and a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to make our events successful and memorable. The food was great and the presentation was lovely.
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    Kelsey Sent on 10/15/2017
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    This venue was absolutely amazing and more than we could have imagined for our wedding. Everything was perfect - beautiful patio and ballroom and DELICIOUS food.
    Marc is the most helpful coordinator and went above and beyond to make our wedding (and the year leading up to it) exactly what we wanted and stress free! 100% amazing
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    Bob Sent on 10/25/2017
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    The Garden on Millbrook is an excellent venue for ANY event. Our wedding was a total success and it turned out to be a very positive experience, especially as planned and coordinated by Marc. I highly recommend "The Garden" for your next event. I'd like to send out a special thanks to Marc for ALL that he did (including the things that we did not account for but that he handled like the true professional that he is)!
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    Sandra Sent on 09/19/2017
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    The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. Marc was great, he made sure that everything ran smoothly. Ken, the DJ was amazing, he made sure that the guest had fun. Bryant, the pastor was also great. He is caring and made our ceremony even more special. I would highly recommend having many event here, all the staff is great.
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    Sandra & Frank Winkler
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    Caitlin Sent on 09/08/2017
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    The Garden on Millbrook was fantastic for my reception. I loved having the cocktail hour on the patio, then the reception in the hall; it was nice to feel like I had two spaces in one to work with. The food was incredible, which is super important; I've been to too many weddings where the food tastes mass-produced and bland, and the food at my reception was so incredible, from the appetizers, to the entrees, even down to the chef-chosen sides.

    As wonderful as the venue was, I can't even begin to describe how incredible the venue coordinator, Marc Dabagian was to work with. He truly brought the whole reception together. If you have Marc, don't bother hiring a wedding coordinator. He took care of so many details for me, and on the day of, he was making sure we had everything we needed, tending to the couple, and making sure everything ran smoothly. After we left, my bridesmaid who was in charge of gathering things to bring them back to my house said she came inside and Marc already had mostly everything boxed up and organized. Marc is super responsive (I must have sent him 17 billion emails), and one of the sweetest people I worked with over the course of my wedding.

    I also used Ken, the DJ who works through the venue. He was fantastic, definitely took the time to make sure he knew what I wanted, and he helped accommodate a special surprise that I'd arranged for my husband the day of the reception. He was fantastic, his voice sounds like God, and he rocked the music.

    Overall, I can't speak highly enough of the Garden on Millbrook, and particularly Marc and Ken, who made it so much more than just a venue. You won't be disappointed with anything here!
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    Vanessia Sent on 09/14/2017
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    This place was so elegant and classic to have our wedding reception. Kim was an absolute pleasure to work with. She knew exactly how to help us with the flow of things. We had a last minute situation come up and she came in took the reins and made sure that we knew that everything was going to be alright! The food was PHENOMENAL! We had 2 different entrees and there wasn't a complaint from anyone! The catered to not only myself as the bride and my husband they made sure that everyone was attended to promptly. If you are looking for great staff, with great customer service and a phenomenal venue we recommend The Garden on Millbrook. Don't forget to ask for Kim.
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    Audrey Sent on 08/15/2017
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    We had the extreme pleasure to work with Marc Dabagian at the Garden on Millbrook for our daughter's wedding reception. The venue is beautiful and Marc is one of the most professional, patient, calming people I have ever worked with. He is HIGHLY respected among the wedding industry and attended to every detail with perfection. I don't know how the reception would have turned out without his guidance, advice and expertise. I would recommend anyone having any kind of event seek out the Garden on Millbrook and Marc's guidance and recommendations. The staff was professional on the day of the event and made it the wedding reception our daughter invisioned. We now have a new friend in Marc and nothing but gratitude and respect for him. He made the experience a true joy. Thanks to everyone there who made our event one all of our friends and family continue to talk about!
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    Kristin Sent on 09/22/2017
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    From the moment I walked into the Garden on Millbrook and sat down to meet with Marc, I knew that my wedding reception would be held here. From that initial meeting to the reception on August 5 everything was perfect. I never had to worry about anything, Marc always had it handled or had the answer I needed. This venue was perfect because we didn't have to worry with coordinating vendors for every aspect of the reception, it was all taken care of here minus additional flowers, the cake, and entertainment. I always felt like I was that needy bride who was always asking questions, but Marc always reassured me that it was no problem and he always had a prompt answer to my questions. He took the time to coordinate meetings with the head bartender to make the signature drinks exactly what we wanted. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent that night. The venue was absolutely stunning and everything I dreamed it would be when I walked into the reception for the first time. I think the most telling thing about the whole process was that whenever I mentioned I was working with Marc to anyone in the wedding industry they always said he is the best, and they were correct.
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    Anita Sent on 07/12/2017
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    We were married at the Garden on Millbrook on June 10, 2017. The planning started with looking for the perfect venue with the perfect package. We wanted something that was beautiful & elegant at a reasonable price. We wanted a place that did it all. We visited several venues but we knew immediately upon visiting the Garden on Millbrook and meeting Marc that it would be the place we would get married. Today we know even more that it was the right decision. The place is amazing, from the dazzling chandeliers and grand piano and ballroom to the excellent service, great food and beautiful grounds. The assistance we received with the planning was amazing. Marc was our “go to” for everything and we could never say enough about him, his personality, patience and attention to details. He never flinched, even when the stressed bride would call with crazy questions or last minute additions. The venue was decorated as we asked and looked amazing the day of the wedding. From the wedding ceremony on the patio (250 people) to the reception & gala, it all went so smoothly! The décor on each the table was elegant and the service was fabulous. The food was superb and we could not have asked for better food choices. Marc guided us to an excellent DJ & lighting company (Simpsound) and wonderful videography team (Oak City Films) they were great additions to our special day. Our guests were surprised, amazed, astonished, and delighted! We have heard so many of our guests say it was a wedding & reception/gala like nothing they had ever been to before. The words we heard from them were “unbelievable”, “phenomenal”, “fabulous”, and “amazing.” The Garden on Millbrook was the center piece to our special day and we could not agree more with them! We look forward to planning another special event at the Garden. We highly recommend the Garden on Millbrook for any special occasion!
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    Candace Sent on 05/15/2017
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    Marc Dabagian was so friendly and easy to work with from the beginning. He never questioned our requests and always made whatever we wanted happen. The night of our reception he was very attentive to the bride/groom and guests. He was consistently checking in with me (the bride), and my husband to see if we need any food, drink, etc. You can tell that Marc has everything down to a science- everything flowed so smoothly the night of the wedding reception. The Garden on Millbrook was a beautiful reception venue, and our guests commented on it all night to us. Also, the food was amazing! They even gave us a wrapped up to-go box of the food/cake to take home at the end of the night. We would definitely recommend the Garden on Millbrook and Marc to anyone planning their wedding/wedding reception!
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    Janice Sent on 10/21/2016
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    Working with Marc and his team in this absolutely beautiful venue was a pleasure. As a business luncheon it was important for the event to be centrally located and have an impressive atmosphere. The Garden on Millbrook filled our every wish, including an affordable budget. Marc made every adjustment through the process with ease. He responded to all our requests and even responded to some requests that we didn't even think of in advance: like the extra 20 special requests for a lunch plate that had to fit a dietary need. His staff and chef made all of our guests feel special and appreciated. I know we will have many new members join our organization because Marc and his team made our company look impressive. I wish there were bonus stars to give in the review.
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    I felt a great sense of ease knowing the staff at the Garden could make our wedding such a beautiful event. We had an amazing time, and the service was spectacular. Marc was incredibly accommodating and exceptional, quick to answer any questions we had and easy to talk to. We could not have asked for a better place for our wedding
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    Amy Sent on 09/27/2016
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    The Garden on Millbrook provided my daughter with a wonderful wedding/reception event. All the staff was friendly and helpful, the event was set up beautifully, and the food was delicious. Marc was the icing on the cake. He walked us through everything and took care of all the details on the wedding day. Marc and the staff at the Garden on Millbrook took all the stress and worry out of the day.
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