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Anderson Japanese Gardens
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Couple's portrait
Couple's portrait
Couple's photo
Couple's photo
Garden
Garden
Event space
Event space
Greenery
Greenery
Small pond
Small pond
Couple kissing
Couple kissing
Couple's portrait
Couple's portrait
Couple's photo
Couple's photo
Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait
Couple's portrait
Couple's portrait
The newlyweds
The newlyweds
Bridal gown
Bridal gown
Couple kissing
Couple kissing
Couple's portrait
Couple's portrait
Couple kissing
Couple kissing
Couple's portrait
Couple's portrait
The bride with her bridesmaids
The bride with her bridesmaids
Bridge
Bridge
Wedding party | Ryan Davis Photography
Wedding party | Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography
Ryan Davis Photography

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

About

Anderson Japanese Gardens is a unique wedding venue located in Rockford, Illinois. As one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, this setting will delight and impress your guests. The grounds consist of 12 acres of lawns, pathways, streams and waterfalls. This is an award-winning venue, having held the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards for a number of years. With its architecture and professional services, Anderson Japanese Gardens is a venue that will be remembered forever.


Facilities and Capacity
Anderson Japanese Gardens can accommodate up to 220 guests. The nature amongst the trees and streams is perfect for pictures.

Services Offered
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following services:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Setup
  • Outdoor Ceremony (up to 220)
  • Indoor Reception (up to 125)


Location
Anderson Japanese Gardens is located in Rockford, Illinois by Rock River. It services the Rockford metropolitan area.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Anderson Japanese Gardens

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These gardens offer stunning, well‑maintained grounds with trees, flowers, waterfalls, koi ponds and multiple ceremony spots. Staff are attentive, providing a coordinator, bridal suite, chairs/tables and hands‑on help to keep the day stress‑free and accommodating. One separate vendor got a minor complaint, but the venue is highly recommended.

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These gardens offer stunning, well‑maintained grounds with trees, flowers, waterfalls, koi ponds and multiple ceremony spots. Staff are attentive, providing a coordinator, bridal suite, chairs/tables and hands‑on help to keep the day stress‑free and accommodating. One separate vendor got a minor complaint, but the venue is highly recommended.

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Kayla
Kayla Sent on 06/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, amazing staff, and great value

The garden and location within the garden (The Main Gate) were perfect for our wedding ceremony - absolutely beautiful. We had a small wedding of 10 guests, but they have locations within the garden that can accommodate up to 220 guests. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Leah, Beth Ann, Katie, and Amy were all so thoughtful, thorough, and attentive. Highly recommend. :)
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Brittany
Brittany Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mesmerizing and stunning

The gardens is the absolute perfect place. Between all the trees, flowers, greenery, waterfall, koi ponds, numerous bridges, and unique style it is PERFECT! They are incredibly helpful and always by your side during your wedding day. They provide a coordinator, place to get ready in (bridal suite), chairs and tables, etc, and go above and beyond to make your day perfect. I could not of found a better place than the gardens!!!!!
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Gabby Sent on 08/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful

The gardens are the perfect place to have a wedding, with so much natural beauty and multiple spots to have your ceremony. I had a micro wedding on a Monday, and Warren was wonderfully accommodating and helpful before and after the day. We had everything we wanted, and our guests had some time to stroll the gardens and enjoy the beauty after our ceremony.
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Louann Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Service from a staff who went above and beyond.

The Gardens are gorgeous and beautifully maintained! The staff is wonderful and helped our wedding there come off beautifully from helping coordinate down to the last detail and then keeping the day as stress free as possible for my husband and I, along with our families! Grace was wonderful assistant to keep everything flowing and I would definitely recommend having your special events coordinated through Anderson Japanese Gardens!
Natalia
Natalia Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue.

Words cannot describe how wonderful the staff have been. They helped us throughout everything. From pictures to adjusting my train. To helping with the rehearsal. God they were just incredible. Fresco's not so much, but they are a separate entity from the gardens. I cannot express the love the staff have givin me and helped us with everything.
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Leah
Leah Sent on 10/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning

We had such a beautiful wedding ceremony at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Their staff was top notch and helped us with everything from the rehearsal to the photos. Speaking of photos, ours are stunning thanks to the beautiful grounds.
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Julie Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding Team Rocked!!

Anderson Japanese Garden was the best place to get married!! The venue was gorgeous, the team we were with rocked and overall was just terrific!
The team was responsive, great at communicating quickly and very informative. We got married in the pavilion and it was simply perfect. If you love the outdoors, enjoy nature and flowers you should definitely get married here!!
XcitePhoto was my photographer out of Naperville by the way too!!
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Marisol
Marisol Sent on 07/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful ceremony setting!

I know I wanted to have an outdoor ceremony and Anderson Japanese Garden was definitely first on our list! It was worth the price and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff were amazing accommodated our huge wedding party. I cannot thank them enough. They made our day special!
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Lore Sent on 05/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional and helpful.

Excellent venue, staff was most helpful and professional.

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K B Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location, great staff

Anderson Japanese Garden was the perfect location for our wedding. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously maintained, which made for an awesome setting for the ceremony. The staff were great throughout the whole process. They were very helpful and made sure everything went smoothly.
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Awards

120
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working at this place. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

The Wedding Studio The Wedding Studio Wedding Photographers

A stunning location for a wedding!

FotoEnvy Studios FotoEnvy Studios Wedding Photographers

Just a gorgeous location! For an outdoor location it's hard to beat Anderson Gardens in the Rockford area. From a huge waterfall, to the ponds and unique bridges and buildings as a photographic backdrop it's amazing. We've shot weddings here before and the staff has always been on top of it and never missing the smaller details. Check them out if you're looking for an amazing outdoor location with a beautiful indoor reception hall.

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Anderson Japanese Gardens frequently asked questions

Anderson Japanese Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Anderson Japanese Gardens includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Anderson Japanese Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Anderson Japanese Gardens for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Anderson Japanese Gardens is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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