The Florian Gardens
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(map) Phone: 715-832-8836
Reviews for The Florian Gardens
GUEST




The Florian Gardens is a beautiful place to host a wedding and/or reception. Collette, the wedding coordinator, is so personable and wonderful to work with; Linda, who oversees the food, does an excellent job; and Dave, the owner, is so helpful and attentive. All of the staff are top-notch. Many people at our wedding commented on what a wonderful place it was to have a wedding and on how excellent the meal was.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was the best day of our lives! The staff couldn't of been more accommodating, professional, and friendly. On top of that, all our guests said that our food was the most amazing 'wedding' food they have ever tasted. I honestly couldn't of been happier and I highly recommend them to any bride :)
GUEST




Amanda, Dave, and the entire staff were amazing to work with. Their professionalism was all that we could have asked for in making our wedding day everything we imagined. They provided a beautiful venue and an exceptional meal that our guests raved about.
GUEST




Florian gardens is the perfect wedding destination in eau claire, we held the ceremony and reception here and it was perfect execution on the whole day! Wish we could have kept the food it was so good.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens is BEAUTIFUL, they take great care of their indoor and outdoor space, it is very impressive. All of the staff we came in contact with were very helpful and professional. My husband and I did not have to worry about anything as Amanda was so well organized and thorough about the planning of our special day. The day of our wedding was amazing; everything went so smooth even the weather cooperated! We couldn’t have found or asked for a better place to get married, and will be forever thankful to The Florian Gardens and their staff for all of their hard work! We were even able to meet with Dave, the owner multiple times and get to know him, learn about The Florian Gardens and his family. It is a wonderful place to have your wedding or special event, and we would recommend them to anyone!
GUEST




The Florian Gardens was so beautiful and the service was all around perfect. They we so helpful and professional with everything. They made our wedding day go so smoothly.
GUEST




Amanda was amazing to work with!!! We felt like everything was covered and gone through indepth. For as stressful as wedding planning can be, Amanda made it very enjoyable and with a lot less stress. Thank you for helping us enjoy our special day and the days leading up to it!
GUEST
GUEST




I absolutely loved the way everything happened. Amanda was extremely helpful, walking me through each step, working with me to make sure I got what I needed/wanted. There are only two things that weren't perfect. One was the noise from the interstate, and the second had to do with the table overlays. My mother specifically asked for them to be steamed, and it did not appear that they had been. Aside from that everything was stunning, and I have since had many compliments on everything. As far as cost, to me it was worth it, although the food prices were pretty high. The food was fantastic, but the cost was not.
GUEST




Great venue and helpful people! It can be hard to schedule rehearsal dinners since there are a lot of Friday night weddings.
GUEST




We were so happy with the services that were provided at our son and daughter-in-law wedding we can't say enough about the service Amanda and Dave were amazing all of the workers were very professional and very caring we feel THANK YOU is just not enough. We recommend the florian gardens to everyone. What an amazing place to have a wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!
GUEST




We rented the sound system for an extra $25. and was told that the sound system would include 2 microphones and that there were 8 outputs for Guitar, I-pod, computer, CD etc. Because the time slot that we had for the ceremony was only from noon to 3 with the ceremony beginning at 1pm - we were told that we were able to have 3 of our family members be there at noon to practice for a bit with the sound system before hand. We arrived there at 11:45. It had rained early that morning but we felt that the rain had ended in plenty of time to get this set up by noon, the parking lot was dry and the grass was not wet. At 12:40 she finally finished setting up the sound system and guests were starting to arrive at that point. Then she tells us at the last minute that we need our own CD player to play the music that we had on the CD. Our singers scrambled to find a way to play the music in a different format, thank God that they were able to! Then they were only given one microphone for our 2 singers to share. Amanda failed to tell us that we could not play a CD - so there was miscommunication there on her part. I don't know why there was only 1 microphone when 2 were supposed to be included!! When you pay for a 3 hour time slot, you should get 3 hours! I am calling the manager today to complain.
Vendor response to review
Sharon ~
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We apologize if we did not meet your expectations for your son’s wedding. Our policy regarding outdoor ceremonies includes use of our Speaker System, 2 Microphones and 1 audio input for your choice of music.
Upon meeting with the couple prior to the wedding our staff was informed that there would be a guitarist, a pianist, and two singers for all ceremony music. It was also discussed that the singers could share a microphone and the second microphone included with the rental would be for the Reverend.
We understand that wedding day changes happen all the time, therefore we are always prepared to hook up a device for pre-recorded music. As stated in the ceremony contract, it is the responsibility of the couple to provide the device in which music is to be played from. Since the musicians did not bring a CD player we instead hooked up an iPod for the recorded music which ran flawlessly.
Normally the sound system is set up prior to your start time; however the rain storm that morning prevented us from doing so. The grass was still very wet around noon so the decision to delay electrical set up was done solely with the safety of our staff and your family members in mind.
Lastly, our planning staff works directly with the bride and groom to make sure everything is as they would like it to be for their special day. All changes and especially additional fees are approved by the couple as they are the ones who have signed the contract and have agreed to our policies.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens is amazing! I'm so happy my husband and I chose to have our wedding here. The facility is beautiful and the staff are so accommodating and helpful. I didn't have to stress throughout the night to make sure things were taken care of because they did it all for us. Amanda, the wedding coordinator is so wonderful to work with. I wouldn't have changed a thing on my wedding day...except maybe the heat :)
GUEST




Florian Gardens made our wedding celebration prefect! Amanda was so kind and helpful every step of the way! My husband and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Florian Gardens!
GUEST




Having our reception at the Florian was perfect. Everything went very smoothly and they handled everything very professionally while also giving a wonderful personal touch. The workers and coordinators were always one step ahead and very helpful. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants an unforgettable and beautiful wedding!
GUEST




We only did our ceremony here and the place is beautiful!!!! Now the customer service wasnt so good. We felt the staff were rude since we didn't have our reception there (and I have heard they purposly do this). The florian is a little pricey. I would only reccomend this place if you did both your ceremony and reception here.
GUEST




I couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding. I had several people tell me that it was the best wedding they've ever attended, but I have to credit that to the beautiful Florian Gardens and their amazing staff! Amanda and her team were so accommodating and ensured everything was running smoothly and flawlessly. I couldn't be more happy with how everything went!
GUEST




Two of my daughters chose to have their wedding at the Florian Gardens and both times absolutely everything about the day was perfect. From the beginning planning stages and meetings to the wedding day, Amanda and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with. From the biggest details down to the smallest details she did not miss a beat !! I would recommend this venue to all brides and parents who want to have a Low Stress perfect wedding day ~
GUEST




The Florian Gardens was an absolutely gorgeous place to have our ceremony and reception for our wedding. I would recommend them to anyone. They went out of their way to make sure that our day was special and that everything was taken care of, including things we didn't even think of prior to that day. We have a deaf cousin who came back the next day to find her little boy's toy he had lost and they helped her locate it by writing back and forth with her. They took the time to store our flowers until the next day when we could pick them up at a more convenient time. They gathered and boxed up our centerpieces as well for us to pick up the next morning. I couldn't be happier with the Florian Garden's service. What a sweet and helpful staff they have there. Thank you so much!
GUEST




All of the staff at Florian Gardens did an exceptional job making sure that our day was one to remember!! Amanda did a great job getting back to me in a timely manner whenever I had any questions! She was flexible with schedule sit downs with us and very helpful in putting together a timeline that worked for what we wanted at our wedding! Dave, the owner, was there from start to finish, he was there on our walk through before we booked our wedding at Florian, he was there the whole day or our wedding until midnight when we left, and he was there Sunday after to help us pack up all our things! He was excellent to work with and did everything he could to please us to insure that our day was perfect! The bartenders/servers at the Florian were great as well! They were all smiles, helpful and polite! I felt as though everyone there truley cared that it was our special day and wanted to make it perfect for us!
Our food was amazing! Throughout the whole night our guests were coming to us letting us know how much they enjoyed the food! Which was very nice to hear!
I would recommend The Florian Gardens to any Bride and/or Groom that is looking for an elegant venue for their day!
GUEST




Employees at The Florian Gardens are very detailed oriented which is a little overwhelming at first, but really pays off in the end. Our day was spectacular with no worries on my mind.
GUEST




Amanda and Dave at the Florian Gardens were very good to work with. They clearly have organized many wedding ceremonies and receptions at their venue and helped us organize and realize our vision. The building is beautiful even at our indoor winter wedding it was georgous! The foyer and ballrooms were decorated for the holiday. We got married in front of the fireplace for our 5:00 ceremony which cozy feeling and perfect. In the evening the trees outside were lit with white lights which a great background for our reception. We even got snow which made the day even more special! The food was very good, and staff was very helpful! Once all the planning was done they helped the day move very smoothly. I wasn't that anything was going to get missed (once our flowers were finally delivered, but that is a story for another day). Sometimes things felt a little pricy, but I think their prices were in line with similar venues in the area. All in all, still worth it. Oh and I was so happy to be able to have our ceremony and reception at the same location, we had 1 hour between the ceremony and drinks, I was glad to keep the action moving.
GUEST




My experience at the Florian was amazing. The staff did everything possible to organize things and make our day perfect. The gardens were beautiful and I couldn't imagine a more perfect place for a wedding. The food was excellent, we are still receiving compliments. The decor was stunning . . . the ballroom looked so beautiful. There was nothing that I wanted that they didn't make happen. Fantastic place and people.
GUEST




The place is beautiful both inside and out in the gardens. Very nice people. The only thing to be aware of is that there can be several weddings and/or receptions on the same day.
GUEST




We could not have been more happy with everything, from start to finish, at The Florian Gardens. Everything was perfect!
GUEST




We cannot even begin to describe how amazing our wedding and ceremony were at the Florian Gardens! From the professionalism, helpfulness, and organization Amanda offered, to the stunning gardens, fresh and delicious food, and beautiful location, we were extremely impressed with the services offered. The detailed timeline and great communication between staff at the Florian Gardens enabled my husband and I to be "hands off" and simply enjoy our day! We have received compliments from nearly every guest and we would highly recommend the Florian Gardens as a top-of-the-line ceremony and reception venue!
GUEST




The Florian Gardens not only met, but far exceed any expectations we had for our wedding. The gardens were exquisite and provided the most beautiful location for an outdoor wedding ceremony. More importantly, all of the details of the wedding were covered and handled with the utmost professionalism and care. The onsite wedding coordinator is extremely helpful in not only planning the Florian aspects of the wedding, but also recommending other vendors that she has had great expresences with. The owner stayed all through the night and several times asked both my husband and myself how everything was going and if there was anything we needed. Not to mention that the food was absolutely amazing! Best wedding meal I've ever had. The services at the Florian Gardens may be a bit more expensive than other local wedding venues, but for the quality of the food and service you receive, it is worth every penny!!
GUEST




I truly can not express how amazing The Florian Gardens were. They are absolutely the best venue in Eau Claire! We had our ceremony and reception held there in July of 2011. They go above and beyond in every aspect. Amanda is incredible, she is willing to do anything and everything to make your wedding day exactly the way you envisioned it. She responds very promptly to emails and is able to answer any question you come up with. The grounds are kept up immaculately. They were cleaning every window on the morning of the wedding. Through out the day of the wedding, staff is very attentive and asked us if there was anything they could do for us, including changing temperature of the room! They are a five star venue, without a doubt. I'm disappointed that I won't really have a reason to keep working with them, now that our wedding is over :)
GUEST




My husband and I had our outdoor garden ceremony and reception at the Florian and we LOVED it! I am a very picky, overly organized person and I honestly don't have anything to complain about so that right there says a LOT. They personally make sure everything is perfect for your big day in every aspect you could think of. Even adding extra tooling that matched our colors, without us asking them to do that. All of our guests had an amazing time and experience at the Florian Gardens and I would recommend it to any soon-to-be bride out there looking for the package deal :)
Drew and Lynn
GUEST




The Florian Gardens had everything covered for us. They made sure every detail was perfect so that I didn't need to stress about it. The Florian Gardens allowed me and my mom to actually relax (a bit) :). The food was amazing. We received many compliments on it. The decor was beautiful and the gardens were an amazing backdrop for our pictures.
GUEST




Many comments about how this wedding was a true 'home run' from events they have been at before.
GUEST




Florian Gardens was an amazing venue to hold our wedding. The staff and wedding coordinator are top notch. They really allow each individual couple to customize exactly what they want out of their wedding. Our outdoor wedding got rained out and the indoor location was almost as pretty as having the ceremony outdoors. I live in the Twin Cities and found this location to be superior to anything we found in Minnesota. Hats off to the Florian Gardens staff.....you did an amazing job!
GUEST




We absolutely loved the Florian Gardens and I don't think there is any venue that compares in the area. I'm still getting comments about how great the food from our guests a month after the wedding. Amanda was extremely helpful with every aspect of the reception and she is full of ideas so it was nice to have her as a resource. Our day was perfect and it was due a great deal to us having our reception at the Florian Gardens.
GUEST




When we booked the Florian Gardens, I knew our wedding would be beautiful there. When the wedding finally came, the Florian exceeded my expectations. The level of service and quality of the facility and catering was exceptional. I can not say enough good things about the Florian Gardens!
GUEST




We couldn't have had a more wonderful place to have our wedding and reception. Everything went smoothly and the day/night was perfect! Thank you so much Florian Gardens!
GUEST




The staff at the Florian were amazing. They were there from start to finish, they made sure everything went smoothly and handle any issues the day of without my husband and I ever knowing. The food was awesome! Everyone raved about how good the food was. Amanda is fabulous, any questions we had she answered in a very timely manner. We would highly recommend having your wedding at the Florian Gardens!! They will make your day as special as you would like it to be.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens has EVERY aspect of weddings covered. They provided friendly, professional, and thoughtful attention from not only the day of the wedding but all the time leading up to it. Amanda had great ideas for any part of the wedding details and was always willing to brainstorm with you. She was very prompt with her emails and calling back and was VERY flexible with your schedule. I was an out of town bride and had a hectic schedule and she was always willing to fit me in or listen when needed. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch and if there were any small areas of need, they were taken care of by the staff there. At one moment at dinner, there was something I wanted to do and didn't get to it. Dave remembered and made sure it was taken care. I could go on and on about how wonderful the service, staff, setting, and so on were but I will just say they made our dream wedding a reality. Everyone talked about how beautiful and classy the wedding was,how great the food tasted, how smooth everything ran, and so on. We continue to receive compliments about how fabulous the day was and it is all in thanks to the Florian.
GUEST




Our wedding was a huge success, thanks in part to the staff at The Florian Gardens. The day of the event, we didn't need to worry about a thing. Amanda, Dave, and Linda had everything well organized and under control. The facility is gorgeous! Overall, everything met and exceeded our expectations.
GUEST




Everyone at the Florian Gardens was so flexible, honest, accomodating, and genuinely happy and willing to help in any way they could to help our special day go smoothly. From the very start of the process, to the cleaning up I couldn't have been more happy with their service, their location, their facilities. What a GORGEOUS place and amazing people, we were so lucky to have found the Florian Gardens. I had three friends at our wedding say they now are considering the Florian Gardens as their destination! Thanks for all you did to make our day possible!
GUEST




An absolutely beautiful venue, great food, and outstanding customer service! We received lots of wonderful comments from guests.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens is the perfect place to have your wedding. For my criteria in a wedding and reception site, I wanted to be outside for the ceremony. The second thing I wanted was big windows to see outside during the reception. I hate receptions at hotels where you're stuck in a dark enclosed room. The place also had to accommodate at least 350 people and have good food and service. Basically, I thought my expectations were too high, and I was going to have to settle. I was wrong. I'm not from the area, so my mom was actually the one who found The Florian Gardens. The instant I saw the website, I knew this was the place for my perfect wedding.
The next hurdle was, were they going to be available on my special day??? My dream had always been to get married on May 23, because it was my grandparents and parents wedding anniversary. May 23 was only three months away after I got engaged. I called Florian immediately, and they were so accommodating! Amanda looked it up, and sure enough, it was available!
The great thing about The Florian Gardens is, you can work around your budget by getting discounts. If you get married during the off-season or on a Sunday, like we did, you can easily afford a place like The Florian Gardens. To me, I'd rather have a beautiful place and great food and pay a little bit more, than be stuck downtown at the Ramada or something. I also had wanted a menu item that was going to be eliminated, but Dave and Linda and the whole Florian staff were so understanding and cooperative, and they allowed us to have that meal.
On the day of our wedding, I couldn't have been happier with the way things went. The staff was so attentive, and the transitions of the day went by so smoothly. Dave, the owner, was there and dismissing tables and just helping out wherever he was needed. I found this remarkable, because you hardly ever see the owner actually get involved. Linda, the catering director, was at our side if we needed her. She would check up on us to make sure there wasn't anything else we needed.
Overall, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. We had a couple in their 80's at our wedding tell us, "This is the best wedding we've ever been to. The food, place, and service were outstanding."
Thank you to everyone at The Florian Gardens for making my wedding the fairytale that I've dreamed about since I was ten. :)
GUEST




I thought that everything for our wedding went very smoothly! Our guests were very receptive to the Florian and almost every guest we talked to brought up how great the food was. They commented about how hot and delicious it was and how great the staff were serving. Dave gave us a very thorough tour when we deciding on where to get married, and he really sold us on the Florian for both the ceremony and reception and I don't think we could be happpier with our choice. Amanda was very helpful and had many ideas about wedding planning and setup at the Florian. I really liked that multiple Florian staff members checked with us throughout the night about various subjects, just to make sure everything was going smoothly- I definately felt like they would try to meet any requests for us. We were asked about everything from the food to the temperature in the building! It really let us truely enjoy our time at the wedding because I had reassurance that the staff knew what they were doing and wanted to really make our night special. The Bride's room was great becuase it was a good place to have everything on site for the wedding, and it had a large bathroom. There were many places that we were able to take pictures outside with great flowers and foliage. We loved it! Our wedding at the Florian exceeeded our expectation! I can't say enough about it!
GUEST




The Florian Gardens was amazing & so easy to work with! Everything went so smoothly & turned out beautiful! The entire staff was great - everyone was professional, friendly, helpful & so involved with every single step. And the food was DELICIOUS! Whenever I had any questions/concerns/changes Amanda always got back to me right away!! If I had to do it over, I would definitely go with The Florian Gardens again! I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who is interested in havin a garden wedding or just a reception there! Heck, do both - you will not regret it!!!
GUEST




This is a beautiful place to have a wedding. They offer 3 different sized gardens that you can happily marry in. They offer 3 different reception halls, that can be converted into one if needed. I would highly recommend the Florian Gardens to anyone. They provide food, one or both of your venues, decorations (or you can bring in your own). They recommend you to florists, bakeries, officiants, djs, anything you can imagine to plan a wedding! The Florian Gardens is not only a wedding destination, you can also have proms, business meetings, graduation parties, you name it! They offer a bridal room and a grooms room for privacy and getting ready. They are located right next door to the Metropolis Hotel and Action City.
They do run discounts sometimes. Around January of every year they will send out a list of all the available dates left to hold an event. You get discounts because they just want to fill those days up!
Check them out!
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GUEST




We had the best experience at the Florian Gardens! They were kind to us and our family and extremely accommodating to our needs since we lived out of state. We highly recommend this site to future couples!!
GUEST




The Florian Gardens was my dream-come-true wedding venue. They offer three gardens that the couple can choose from to be married in as well as three dance floors. The wedding coordinator there, Amanda, was extremely accomodating, efficient, and sensitive to our wants and needs. This venue offers you the option of getting married indoors if weather does not permit you to have the ceremony outdoors. The bridal room is large and inviting and the food was exceptional. The Florian Gardens is worth every penny.
GUEST




The Florian Gardens was extremely professional and helpful. At the beginning, there were some issues with money and what would cost us what, but the day of the wedding, they were there for everything and helped make our day completely carefree.
GUEST




I had a few reservations going in because there was a wedding the day before, another the same day, and then one the day following mine. I was worried that the Gardens was just a wedding mill, and my "big day" would be just one of hundreds. The staff, however, was wonderful, and they put my worries to bed. Everything went off without a hitch. People are still talking about how beautiful the wedding was. I would recommend booking the Florian Gardens. It is worth the wait to have your wedding there.
GUEST




I would recommend The Florian Gardens to anyone seeking a place for their wedding, their reception or both. I had both my ceremony and reception at The Florian Gardens. It was very easy to make the decision. Melissa at the gardens helped me with many decisions from which ballroom and which garden to how many tables needed and followed with centerpieces. I did not have a negative experience here what so ever! I found it very convenient that we could have the ceremony out in the garden and a short walk to the ballroom and have our ceremony. My guests really enjoyed the fact they did not have a lag between the two events and they also didn't have to drive anywhere!
Beautiful venue for a wedding! They think of everything to make your day special. It is also located near a nice hotel.
I've photographed many weddings at The Florian Gardens and am always 100% impressed with their staff, especially Amanda (wedding coordinator), who always makes sure every thing runs smoothly. They are all very helpful and friendly and make the gardens stunning for the summer months. Their dinner menu is amazing and you can tell the all the hard work put in by Dave & his staff pays off. We look forward to our next wedding at Florian!
Florian Gardens is by far the best place to have your wedding ceremony and reception in Western Wisconsin. The grounds and building are the newest in the area and maintained spectacularly. This is a privately owned facility and they make you feel like family with their 1 on 1 consultations and expert advice. If you want the most special day of your life to go off without a hitch at a beautiful place look no further. Great job you guys! A+++++++
About The Florian Gardens
Just over an hour drive from Minneapolis, The Florian Gardens is the perfect destination for your fairytale wedding.
As Eau Claire's premier wedding facility, The Florian Gardens offers an array of options to make your
special day unforgettable. Each wedding is hand tailored to fit the needs and wishes of the couple planning it. From simple and stylish, to formal and extravagant, our professional planning staff will guide you every step of the way to make
sure your day is perfect.
Exchange your vows in an exquisite garden setting. The Florian Gardens has two romantic gardens to choose from with seating options ranging from 25 - 600 guests. Both gardens include white
chairs, professional sound system, cedar pergola, and of course, all the beauty of seasonal blooming plants.
Our indoor ballrooms can accommodate up to 500 guests for a wedding reception. The ballrooms are graced by an impressive wall
of windows overlooking the beautiful gardens. Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, The Florian Gardens has a view that will take your breath away!
Call us today to begin planning your special event!
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