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The Wintergarden by Monroe's located in the Legacy Tower is a gorgeous glass-enclosed wedding and event venue in downtown Rochester with a reception capacity of up to 450. You and your guests will enjoy breathtaking views as the sun sets and the city lights come to life. The Wintergarden is Rochester's premier destination for lavish events and quality food.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$750

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

$750

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Wintergarden by Monroe's

John
John Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

One of a Kind Wedding Venue

The perfect place to have your wedding without any concern for the Upstate NY weather! It is elegant with tons of natural beauty and excellent staff. Highly recommend!
J
J.king Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue, amazing staff & THE BEST wedding coordinator

As many of us know, trying to plan a wedding & reception can be stressful but add a pandemic into the equation and your stress level is beyond what you could conceive. Throughout the pandemic, Taylor was the calming force that kept us reassured that no matter what, the Wintergarden team would come through for us….and they CERTAINLY did!!
We had originally planned to have our daughter’s wedding ceremony & reception in August 2020 at the Wintergarden, but when COVID restrictions closed down many Rochester venues, we were forced to postpone until August 2021, hoping & praying that the pandemic would be over by then and we could celebrate with family and friends.
Like many COVID bridal couples, our daughter & fiancé didn’t’ want to wait a year to get married so they got married August 2020 in Alaska and we decided to have the reception at the Wintergarden on their FIRST Anniversary in August 2021 to celebrate this couple with family and dear friends. We wanted to have an Alaskan theme reception and replicate as much of their Alaskan wedding as possible, and Taylor was certainly on board to make this happen. While our original idea was to helicopter the couple onto the roof of the Court Street Garage to simulate their helicopter ride to the top of Knik Glacier where they were married (Taylor was a yes with this idea but City of Rochester was a no) we decided instead to have the couple arrive to their reception by a team of Siberian Husky Sled Dogs (Kindred Moon), which was one of the most amazing & memorable entrances a bridal couple could imagine!
We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the delicious selection of food prepared by Kathy & her staff at Monroe’s. Our guests could not stop raving , even a month later, how amazing everything was, from the hand passed Hors D’oeuvres ( chicken french bites & lamb lollipops) to the well prepared dinner entrées (chilean sea bass, prime rib & mushroom ravioli), the sweets display and the late night snack of chicken & waffles & mac n cheese.
ALL of the Wintergarden staff (wait staff & bartenders) throughout the entire reception were friendly, respectful and very attentive to us and all of our guests. Many staff anticipated our needs before we could ask, which was just wonderful and very much appreciated.
Taylor, is THE BEST, wedding coordinator you could ever work with, especially during a pandemic. That stress level we mentioned at the beginning of this post was always squelched by Taylor who was always knowledgeable and accommodating to any question or idea (sled dog entrance) or request or last minute change we asked of her. Taylor is phenomenal and will make your day spectacular and one you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Not only is Wintergarden the most stunning venue we visited, but the staff was the most knowledgeable and helpful. Taylor is absolutely incredible and is an expert at what she does. Not once did I ever feel like I wasn't in good hands, I was constantly reassured that Wintergarden was 100% on point. The venue is insanely beautiful, the food is OH MY GOD delicious. There is not one single thing I would change, this venue is perfection.
D
Drew Sent on 04/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Say Yes To The Wintergarden!

We got Married last August and had an incredible wedding thanks to Kathy, Taylor and their exceptional staff! Honestly with having a covid wedding, we had a roller coaster of emotions with the ongoing rule changes for dancing, number of guests, etc but Kathy and Taylor followed all the guidelines and ensured us we’d have the day we’d always wanted and they never steered us wrong. Beautiful venue, amazing food and service, we highly recommend The Wintergarden by Monroe’s. Best venue in Rochester!
Molly
Molly Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Venue

Beyond thrilled that we chose to have our wedding at The Wintergarden. From day one the coordinators were all so helpful and incredible. I was a nervous wreck and they made sure the day ran smoothly as promised. I am forever grateful to their service. And there are no words for simply how beautiful and unique the venue is. The food was incredible! My guests won’t stop talking about The Wintergarden! 100000% recommend!
Photos by Alexandra Elise Photography
LaLa
Lala Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

one word... AMAZING!

Whole experience was AMAZING. Kathy, Taylor and the team are a dream to work with. The venue is stunning and the food was amazing our guests are still talking about it! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!
F
Frank Sent on 07/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

over the top venue

had my daughters wedding friday june 28 here cannot say enough positive about the venue and the staff. food was absolutely incredible,staff was very professional, bar staff was there as soon as you walked up ,very little wait to be served. have received many compliments from friends and family,not one person was disappointed.thank you again wintergarden and staff. you rate 10 out of 10
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 03/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

They were great working with us finding a date

I was so anxious that wintergarden was going to be all up booked up while we were waiting on a couple of things. We have 1 Hindu priest in Rochester and we needed to make sure his dates and the venues dates were open. I think it was a blessing to see that a date was available in the month that we preferred since we have family coming in from India. And Taylor kept periodically checking in to make sure we were doing okay. The wintergarden staff talked us through everything when we were signing the papers, and we're very patient in answering our questions. They gave us recommendations for vendors, 2 of which were using :) I can't wait to have my wedding there it's going to be one to remember for not only myself but for our families as well
Chrissy
Chrissy Sent on 03/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence!

The owner and her coordinators are fantastic!!! The place is beautiful and the location is spot on!!! Love everything about it!
Alecia
Alecia Sent on 02/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue

The Wintergarden by Monroe’s is the most beautiful wedding venue in Rochester, Ny the views are beautiful with all the windows. You get so much for the price you are paying worth the money.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

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The Wintergarden by Monroe's frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Wintergarden by Monroe's for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Restaurant
  • Rooftop
The Wintergarden by Monroe's offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Wintergarden by Monroe's offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Wintergarden by Monroe's offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Wintergarden by Monroe's offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Wintergarden by Monroe's is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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