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Crystal McManus
22 years in business
We speak English and some Spanish
12 team members
Located in Carbondale, Illinois, Garden Grove Event Center is a versatile wedding venue. First opening in 2012, the center has since gone on to host more than 1000 weddings and events. Their event spaces were specially designed for milestone events, to make the planning process as straightforward as possible while still being an unforgettable setting.
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Garden Grove Event Center offers a selection of versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces where couples can host their celebration. Indoor ceremonies and receptions can be held in the Loft & Terrace, which has a maximum capacity of 150 guests. It boasts hardwood flooring and glittering chandeliers for a classically romantic setting. The outdoor terrace is available for ceremonies, or as a seating area. An area of the loft is reserved for the dance floor, ready for a night filled with celebrating. Larger gatherings with up to 180 guests are invited to the Wedding and Event Garden. Here, there is a tranquil garden and courtyard for picturesque outdoor ceremonies. There is also a pond and fountain, as well as a pergola for the couples to exchange vows under. Inside, there is a spacious area with elegant vaulted ceilings. Alongside the various event spaces, the center also boasts private get-ready rooms where the couple and their party can prepare for the day. Have over 200 guests? Don't worry,we have you covered too. The extravenagent and showstopping Courtyard can hold up to 400 guests and is sure to be the wedding venue of your dreams.
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Couples are invited to avail of a myriad of services at Garden Grove Event Center. The event staff is ready to help to-be-weds in designing the event while staying within their budget. Catering and lighting can also be arranged by the team at the center to complement their coordination. Event rentals and decorative pieces can be supplied and set up also, giving the couple more time to focus on each other and the day. The indoor setting at the event garden features a fully-stocked bar made from reclaimed wood, lending a stylish touch to the customizable room. When the wedding draws to a close, the newlyweds can focus on their farewells as the staff takes care of cleaning up.
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10/10 recommend
I got so many compliments on how beautiful and unique the venue was, how great the food tasted (and it was.. delicious), and how smoothly things went. It was everything I had hoped for.
Melissa is an extremely organized, accommodating, and patient coordinator (even with an OCD bride like me with tons of questions)! She was with us through the entire process start to finish and it is very clear that she takes great pride in and enjoys her work. If anything started to go awry she and her staff stepped up and had it handled, even if was outside of their typical job description.
Melissa and The Wedding Garden are worth every cent and gave me a dream wedding that I will never forget.
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I have delivered wedding cakes to a lot of different reception venues in the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois area... but I'll never forget the first time I delivered to the Wedding Garden! "This is the most beautiful venue I've ever seen," I believe were my exact words! And I still feel that way today! From the beautiful fountain and sculpture, to the archway where they have the wedding ceremony, to the clean lines inside the reception hall, to the colored lights they use to match the reception decorations, to the rustic bar, to the beautiful glass sinks in the bathrooms (that's right... even the bathrooms are beautiful)... modern and romantic, The Wedding Garden has it all! And the people that work there are great... helpful and friendly, courteous and professional!
A beautiful and elegant venue for your Special Day with excellent service and friendly staff.
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