We cannot say enough amazing things about Michele Kuhl! From our very first meeting to the final moments of our wedding day, Michele was absolutely incredible. She is thorough, organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about what she does.

Thanks to Michele, our special day went off without a hitch. She thought of everything—things we never would have even considered—and handled each part of the planning and execution with such grace and professionalism. Her calming presence and clear communication kept us stress-free and confident every step of the way.

Michele truly made our day unforgettable, and we feel so lucky to have had her by our side. If you're looking for someone who goes above and beyond to make your wedding perfect, Michele & Curtis are the ones!

Curtis Arboretum is a JAM venue, so this review will mostly be about working with JAM, but also just a quick raving about how beautiful Curtis is.

First, a few raving words about the venue itself.
Curtis: We had both of our ceremonies at Curtis Arboretum. We had our Hindu ceremony with an Indian luncheon from 10-1:30pm, and then we had the Jewish Ceremony with a reception from 5-11pm. We loved Curtis because it has both a beautiful outdoor area and a beautiful indoor area with air conditioning. They have a music hall/dance floor attached to a permanent tent, so there are so many options for a multi-event day, and this venue has an amazing rain plan. The gardens are beautifully manicured and the steps and terrace add another level of elegance. In addition, the Music Hall has a bridal suite and a groom suite, so you can get ready on site. Overall, we were thrilled with Curtis because it gave us the opportunity to have our entire day at one setting, but we did two different orientations for the different ceremonies. We also wanted to have a venue with a great rain plan and air conditioning. Curtis had all these things, and we are so grateful we were able to celebrate our wedding at this perfect venue.

Hindu Ceremony and Luncheon:
For the Hindu Ceremony, our Curtis coordinator was Laura. When we first toured Curtis, it was with Laura and we were immediately drawn to her because she has such a positive, fun and game-for-anything personality. Whereas at some venues when we told them we wanted to do two different ceremonies the planner seemed skeptical or told us it would cost a very large amount of money, Laura was so excited and down, and she continued to maintain this enthusiasm throughout the weekend. She was wonderful to work with and also worked with the rest of our planning team so well.

We also want to give a HUGE shoutout to Toni Vitello, JAM’s General Manager, who managed the catering for our events. For our Hindu Ceremony, we wanted to provide a vegetarian, Indian meal. Toni worked with us to create a beautiful meal, that was within our budget and that we are all so proud of. He was so wonderful to work with, enthusiastic, and we are so grateful he is such an amazing Indian cook.

For our Jewish Reception, our JAM coordinator was Michelle. Michelle went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were able to soak in and enjoy our wedding. My favorite memory of Michelle is finishing our ceremony, and seeing Michelle ready for us with our drinks-of-choice in hand. Michelle cared so much about ensuring that we felt cared for, pampered, and she made sure we ate and were able to be together and soak in the moment. We also had a few guests who needed special accommodations, and every time I saw them, Michelle was with them, making sure they were comfortable and that our families could just enjoy. The entire night, I was always confident that we were in great hands with Michelle as our coordinator.

My son and daughter-in-law got married at Curtis last weekend and it was absolutely wonderful! The grounds are beautiful and the Hall for dancing is stunning. JAM Catering did an amazing job with the food. The real standout of the day was our wedding coordinator Michele Kuhl. She made the whole day (and day before) run so smoothly and she took such good care of the bride, groom and family. I would give her more stars if I could! I cannot thank her enough for providing a stress-free wedding day for all of us.

We are so grateful to the team at Curtis Arboretum and JAM Catering for all they have done to make our wedding perfect. The entire team has been so good to work with, ensuring that all of our questions are answered and concerns addressed. The venue is beautiful and embodies simple elegance, which is exactly what we were looking for. Thanks so much JAM!

Last July, we visited Curtis Arboretum, soon after our engagement (featuring JAMCatering) and we immediately knew this was the place we wanted to celebrate our most special day! The gorgeous trees around the property and outdoor space gives such a charm of simple elegance and the indoor ballroom adorned with murals of trees… speaks for itself. The process of planning a wedding has been made all the more ~enjoyable~ with the lovely staff at JAM. From the delicious menu with farm fresh ingredients, the planning sessions with the most lovely staff— we’ve felt supported since Day 1! We feel so grateful that we have such trusted individuals to work with to curate our big day! We highly recommend!!!

Our wedding at Curtis Arboretum on August 23rd was a dream! The grounds looked like a whimsical garden party with everything in bloom, beyond what we could have imagined. Throughout the entire process, the JAM team was professional, thoughtful, and extremely helpful. The entire team truly made it easy to just walk right into our wedding day at Curtis. Our guests had an amazing time and we received numerous comments about venue, staff, and everything in between.

Curtis Arboretum is everything we were looking for in our wedding venue!! I was amazed and in awe the first time we saw it in person, & continued to be every time we went back. From the ceremony space under the picturesque pergola, to the detail in the music hall ceiling, this venue is one of our dreams. I immediately loved how our day would flow perfectly, moving from the lawn ceremony area to cocktail hour in the garden, to dinner & dancing in the connected tent & hall. Not to mention the getting ready suites, and the entrance under the stage!!! Curtis has the whimsical garden feel we wanted, with classical, intricate, beautiful architecture that makes the whole area feel like a palace. This space truly is so unique & special for a wedding that we couldn’t find anywhere else!

We got married at Curtis Arboretum on 6/29/24 and could not have been happier with the venue. We knew once we toured Curtis that it was the perfect location for our wedding, we loved the gardens for cocktail hour, open air tent for dinner and beautiful hall for dancing. Working with JAM and Michele was great, they really thought of everything to ensure a great day. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was!

If you’re looking for a garden wedding, look no further! Hands down one of the prettiest venues that I have ever seen and the staff at JAM catering makes the planning process a breeze. 10/10 recommend!

My fiancé and I are getting married at Curtis Arboretum on June 1, 2024 and are so excited to be hosting our ceremony and reception at Curtis! We were immediately struck by the natural beauty of the venue. We have also loved working with Jeffrey A. Miller Catering, the venue's caterers. They've been so helpful and pleasant to work with. We're in great hands and can't wait for our wedding day!