Our rustic and charming Garden Room and Courtyard have become a popular destination for outdoor wedding ceremonies, indoor receptions, birthday parties, family gatherings and community events. The peaceful ambiance of Blumen Gardens’ space is truly one-of-a-kind for all visitors near and far. The intimacy of our outdoor Courtyard is the perfect setting to exchange vows flanked on three sides by exposed brick walls, industrial beams and filled with seasonal plants & greenery. The indoor Garden Room accommodates small parties and large celebrations for up to 200 people. It is enhanced with tall ceilings, exposed brick walls, seasonal flowers, shrubs and twinkle lights – creating your very own oasis.
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Blumen Gardens Reviews
Amanda Russell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-10-2022 I found Blumen one day by accident while scrolling through Pinterest (a week before I got engaged) & fell in love! When it came time to wedding planning I knew this was where I wanted to get married. My husband and I went to check it out and couldn’t believe how magical it was. The gardens are gorgeous, the shop is always changing and has something for everyone, the courtyard is truly lovely and exactly what I pictured for my dream wedding! We booked it and in the months leading up to our wedding Blumen quickly became our happy place. We would stop in for events, gift purchases, or just to walk around on a Saturday. The team at Blumen is outstanding! They melted away any worries while providing extreme care. They were so professional and extremely kind. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect from start to finish. Everyone is still raving about how beautiful the venue was and I find myself getting lost in our wedding photos every few days. Blumen will continue to be our happy place and we HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who wants a fairytale wedding. Reviewed on 04-02-2023
Devin H(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Blumen Gardens was a beautiful venue for our 80-person November wedding. The interior space is absolutely gorgeous and was set up perfectly ahead of our event. Bridget was easily reachable leading up to our event and Britany was a big help on the day of our wedding. The only real drawback is that things like linens and centerpieces are not included in the venue rental price - you have to pay extra for those items. Otherwise, we highly recommend Blumen Gardens. Reviewed on 26-11-2023
Megan Kennedy(other)4 out of 5 Rating
We were recently married at Blumen, and want to share our positive (and some less positive) thoughts! Blumen Gardens is an absolutely breathtaking and magical place, with great indoor and outdoor spaces, which meant we needed to buy little decor for our wedding. Our wedding was even better than expected. The bridal suite was so nice for getting ready, there were so many areas for photos, and the proximity of the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception spaces helped the day flow smoothly! We also used Blumen for our alcohol/bartending - and the bartenders were great! In general, the staff was professional and kind. We would recommend the venue to others and will forever be enamored with the space and our wedding photos! As promised, I should note a few things that were less positive or that we wish we knew before we booked. The venue is fairly expensive for the area given that so little is included. Linens are, for some reason, a substantial additional cost and the alcohol packages are pretty pricey. And for some reason, the basic arch that is supposed to be included and present was mysteriously not there for our wedding, but was there for the rehearsal - still not sure what happened with that or why the arch was missing. We were told we would be able to put belongings in a bin to be able to access as needed throughout the night (because the bridal suite is closed after the ceremony), but day-of learned this was not an option. Sometimes communication was a bit slow and added costs were not fully transparent. A couple other notes - the venue says it fits up to 200 guests - we had 125 (felt perfect for that venue!) and I can’t imagine many more fitting comfortably in the reception space. Also, note the venue coordinator is there to make sure everyone follows rules - not to aid in making the day run smoothly - you absolutely will want a day-of coordinator and should not expect anything more from the venue staff. While taking photos before the ceremony about 20 shoppers saw me in my dress, I obviously knew this was likely but it’s good to note that you are restricted in where you can go before the ceremony for photos and the space is not exclusive to your wedding until the store closes. Overall - very positive things, and a day we will always remember. :) Reviewed on 29-10-2023
Trina A(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Blumen Gardens is like a hidden gem! It’s so beautiful and cozy! Brittany and Bridget were great at communicating with us and answered all of our questions quickly. Our wedding turned out even better than imagined! Highly recommend!! Reviewed on 29-10-2023
Abby Baumbach(other)5 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding here a few weeks ago and I still can’t get over how beautiful everything was. It was truly magical having my wedding here. My bridesmaids and I also LOVED the bridal suite. Between my group and the gals helping us get ready, we had 14 people in there and never felt cramped. Besides the beautiful setting, I would say the suite was one of the best parts of having my wedding here.Blumen Gardens staff was super easy and accommodating to work with throughout the planning process! The day of staff were very helpful and made sure everything stayed on track for the day. They even helped with taking down our decorations at the end of the night! I will recommended this venue over and over again! Reviewed on 14-10-2023
Katie Sartain(other)5 out of 5 Rating
When my husband and I went to tour Blumen, as soon as we walked into the gardens, we knew this was where we were going to get married. And it was a perfect day. Britany and Bridget were so helpful during the entire process, with answering questions and suggestions. We had even met Joel a couple times and he was so sweet. The venue has endless, beautiful photo backgrounds. It was very magical among the plants and twinkle lights outside, then intimate and romantic inside. The reception hall is so pretty, and decorate with their plants, little decor is needed. The venue includes so much when renting the space and has numerous, beautiful decor add on/option. The on site bridal sweet was such a great plus too. Very close to great hotels and local bars as well. 100% recommend them. Reviewed on 15-08-2023
Ryan Hollister(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue with professional staff. Bridget and Brittany did a great job communicating with us and the event ran smoothly. Reviewed on 21-07-2023
Hannah Gersch(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Blumen Gardens was fantastic! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful the venue was. We did our ceremony and cocktail hours completely outdoors and held the reception indoors, even though many of our guests continued to utilize the outdoor space after dinner and throughout the night until the garden area closed. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful from when we booked the venue till the very last minute of our wedding! They helped coordinate day of with our other vendors, so we did not feel the need to hire a day of coordinator. They answered any questions we had and responded within 24 hours via email. Worth every single minute and every single penny! Reviewed on 01-07-2023
Danielle Frost(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-03-2023 I can't even begin to describe how perfect Blumen Gardens was as our wedding venue. The day was better than we ever imagined.Bridget and Britany were great to work with during the planning process, helping us during our rehearsal, and keeping us on track the day of. They were kind and patient and answered all of my questions quickly. The venue itself is beautiful and the Garden Room is always full of beautiful plants and decor including twinkle lights and chandeliers. We were able to keep decor planning simple because we knew the venue itself was so beautiful. Many of our guests cannot wait to come back to visit the gardens and store. Reviewed on 19-05-2023
Pam Smith(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-09-2022 My daughter was married at Blumen Gardens in the fall of 2022 and it was simply magical! The outdoor courtyard and garden space are breathtaking and the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The reception space has a modern, rustic feel and doesn't require much decorating. We worked with Bridget primarily throughout the planning process and she was wonderful! She answered all of my daughter's questions and my many questions promptly and professionally. On the wedding day, Bridget repeatedly checked in with me and took so much stress off of my shoulders. It was so nice to know that someone had it completely under control and was making sure all of the little details and communication amongst vendors was getting taken care of. Thank you Bridget for being kind, warm & welcoming and making everyone feel taken care of and important on their big day. Blumen Gardens was such a wonderful venue for my daughter's wedding and I would recommend it to anyone looking to host a wedding or event. I would give more than 5 stars if possible! Reviewed on 23-02-2023
Kelsey F(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-09-2022 Blumen Gardens was the perfect venue for my wedding! They have a beautiful garden and reception space that was exactly what I wanted. Most of my communication was with Bridget, and I cannot say enough how wonderful she was. She was always incredibly prompt to answer my many questions and just a pleasure to work with. She made my planning process easy and stress free. Thank you to the staff at Blumen Gardens for making my wedding a dream come true! I will absolutely be recommending to all of my family and friends. Reviewed on 31-12-2022
Jessica Rodriguez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2022 Beautiful venue inside & outside. So many picture perfect areas. The staff is wonderful, friendly & helpful from the first meeting to the end of the wedding night. Reviewed on 22-09-2022
Monica White(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-06-2022 We had our wedding at Blumen Gardens and it was beyond gorgeous. This venue is so naturally beautiful, you do not need any other decorations besides your centerpieces. We mainly worked with Bridget, and she was very responsive and helpful answering all our questions. This is definetly a \"hands-on\" venue, and you will need to bring in all of your vendors, including hauling all of the liquor for the bar. Even though it was more work to plan to bring all vendors in, it was absolutely worth it and Blumen Gardens is very fairly priced. Their staff the day of was incredible. We were having random rain showers all day long, and they set up inside and outside for the ceremony so we could make a instant decision if it was raining or not. This relieved so much extra stress for us and we greatly appreciated it. One of their staff even shared with me a beautiful quote about how lucky it is for it to rain on your wedding day when she saw I was upset - above and beyond! The new bridal suite they have is absolutely incredible. It is huge! There is a bathroom, lounge area, bar area, makeup room with stools and mirrors, full fridge, etc. It was perfect for getting ready and some of our most favorite photos are from that room as there is perfect lighting! We had non stop comments from all of our guests and many of them are actually returning to shop since they loved it so much! If you are prepared to do the work to bring in and coordinate all your vendors - you can't go wrong with Blumen! Reviewed on 20-07-2022
Elizabeth McMullen(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We had the best experience as vendors at Blumen Gardens! Not only is it a beautiful venue both inside and out, with several picture perfect areas for ceremonies and receptions, but the staff is reason enough alone to book this as your wedding venue. Bridget, Aubri, and everyone at Blumen Gardens were so helpful and friendly. We can't recommend Blumen Gardens enough! Reviewed on 16-03-2022
Sarah Yedlick(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-11-2021 We recently had our wedding at Blumen Gardens and it was a dream. We originally planned to marry in 2020, but postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19. We worked primarily with Bridget and throughout the postponement and planning process she was responsive, reliable, and helpful. The venue itself is so whimiscal, and I loved that were were able to customize and bring in vendors of our choosing to put our own unique stamp on our night. Our guests are still reminiscing about how magical and fun our wedding was! I also frequently go to Blumen Gardens for house and seasonal plants, and to browse their gift shop...it's just amazing in every way. If you're looking for a wedding venue or a new favorite happy place, look no further! Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Haley M(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2020 Blumen Gardens is truly the dream wedding venue! It was picture perfect and everything we had envisioned for our big day. Bridget, the Event Manager, is a real gem. She helped us along our entire planning process and was such a positive part of our experience with Blumen. Bridget was super quick to respond to any and all of our questions and was always professional, friendly and made us feel at ease. You can tell she enjoys what she does, and that truly shows in her interactions with the couples. Blumen Gardens was great and I would recommend it to any couple looking to get married! Reviewed on 14-12-2021
Katie Nicholls(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-11-2021 Amazing venue! It’s absolutely beautiful and we had the most PERFECT day here! Bridget is amazing as well, and answers all your questions quickly. Would highly recommend to anyone! Reviewed on 28-11-2021
Elizabeth Vick(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-11-2021 We had the most wonderful time at Blumen Gardens for our wedding reception! The staff was always so friendly, communicative, and accommodating, even after many changes of plan, rescheduling, etc. They really put my mind at ease throughout the entire process. Of course, the venue itself is absolutely beautiful as well with so many incredible spots for pictures. Our guests raved about how beautiful the space was all night. Reviewed on 20-11-2021
Rachel Kelleher(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-09-2021 Blumen Gardens is a dream venue for an incredibly reasonable price. The staff is so friendly and accommodating and you can feel how much love and care Joel and Joan Barczak have put into the space. We really liked that you are able to utilize every part of the venue; from the outdoor garden area to the brand new bridal suite. The courtyard was the perfect back drop for our September wedding and the reception area is equally as stunning. You do not need a lot of decor or extras here because the space is already decorated so beautifully. I've visited Blumen during every season and every season offers a unique and breath taking look. You will not regret hosting your event here. Choosing Blumen Gardens was the easiest decision my husband and I made while wedding planning and I would choose it over and over again. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved our venue. I cannot say enough good things and know that you will love Blumen Gardens as much as we did. Reviewed on 14-10-2021
Skylar Schoen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 Our wedding at Blumen Gardens was an absolute dream come true. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and the professional, kind staff helped make the day exactly what we pictured it to be. Blumen was super helpful with recommending vendors, coordinating day of, and answering multiple questions over the year of planning. Bridget & Aubri were amazing, and helped us keep to our timeline as well day of. A perfect day, in a perfect place! Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Lindsey Rossetti(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-08-2021 Blumen Gardens was the PERFECT venue for our rustic boho wedding. We would give Blumen Gardens 10 stars if we could! First off, it was the very first and the very last venue my husband and I toured. We knew immediately from the charming aesthetic that we wanted to get married here. The greenery and flowers around are the perfect backdrop - we didn't even hire a florist because of all the beautiful plants and natural beauty the venue offers. We opted to rent the new bridal suite which was absolutely STUNNING and big enough to allow even the largest bridal party room to get ready and celebrate. They even supplied us with 2 bottles of champagne, orange juice, and snacks. We had an outdoor ceremony that required little to no decor on our end. The space itself is beautiful and we wanted to be married in the raw beauty of the space. It needs nothing else other than what Blumen Gardens supplies. So many places for stunning pictures.My husband and I were on a specific budget and we were able to spend under that because Blumen Gardens allows you to bring in your own vendors. This allows you to spend as much or as little as you want on catering, bar, DJ, cake, etc.The reception area was climate controlled perfectly for our early August wedding. The twinkly lights and charming chandeliers around the reception space made our wedding warm, inviting, and gave it a fantastical feel. We loved the vintage wall decor, bar, and hutch that we used to display our decor on.Above all else, Bridget, the events coordinator was an absolute miracle worker and THE BEST AND EASIEST PERSON TO WORK WITH!!!! Throughout our 2 year engagement, she answered every question we could possibly have promptly and with patience. She helped create a timeline of the day, and a floor plan for the reception. The day of, she helped set up our outdoor decor and made sure everything was perfect. Bridget and her team directed vendors the day of, and also helped our bridal party get down the aisle - because of this, we didn't even need a rehearsal dinner! She was PARAMOUNT for a successful day and we owe her and the entire Blumen Gardens team so much for making our dream wedding possible. It was magical :) Reviewed on 22-08-2021
Lindsey Anderson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-07-2021 Best place to get married in Illinois. Can't imagine my wedding in a different venue. Bridget was amazing to work with and everything about this place is great! Can't recommend it enough. Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Ashley Kiddle(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-07-2021 My husband and I had our dream wedding at Blumen Gardens just a few weeks ago. So many of our guests complimented the beautiful venue, and cocktail hour in the gardens was a big hit. From getting ready in the beautiful new bridal suite, to our first look in the conveyor room, to our ceremony in the courtyard, to dancing the night away in the reception space, this venue was everything we could have asked for. We loved working with one of the wedding coordinators, Bridget, and she was very flexible as we had to replan our wedding date due to COVID, and then manage a rainy forecast the day-of. I would highly recommend Blumen Gardens to any couple. :)Another huge plus is that you really don't need to spend much on decor or florals. I made DIY centerpieces, but just a few candles or a nice vase would be enough with all of the natural ambiance and greenery in the space (both inside and out). Reviewed on 26-07-2021
Maggie Sabatino(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-05-2021 Blumen Gardens is such a stunning venue to get married at. Our wedding photos were gorgeous because of the different locations to shoot at on the property. The staff was very accommodating and easy to work with! My emails were answered quickly and I never felt hesitant on reaching out with any questions. The new bridal suite is beautiful. It was so fun getting ready in there and it was nice to be on-site during the day. I would get married here a thousand times over again! Reviewed on 14-07-2021
Betsy Roloff(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-05-2021 As a local of Sycamore , I always knew I wanted to get married at Blumen and Bridget made it happen !!! I was supposed to get married in May of 2020, but when we realized that wouldn’t work Bridget was so quick to help me in securing a new date. She was quick to respond to EVERY little question I had .Our wedding was perfect from beginning to end !!! Price is very reasonable for the venue and getting to choose your own food is a plus . Reviewed on 12-07-2021
Rachel Klug(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-07-2021 Beautiful venue with an amazing staff!! Thank you for making our day so special. We highly recommend this one of a kind venue, we truly felt like we were in a fairytale! Reviewed on 05-07-2021
Becca Guerra(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2021 Blumen gardens has everything you need all in one place! Gorgeous grounds for pictures, a space for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, and the bridal suite is amazing! The staff was very friendly and available to help with anything. Reviewed on 17-06-2021
Val Hunt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-06-2021 Blumen Gardens is an absolutely perfect wedding venue! So many of our guests mentioned how beautiful and unique the venue was. The new bridal/grooms suites are spacious and had everything we needed to get ready before the wedding. The outdoor ceremony space, garden patio, conveyor room, and indoor venue all have a unique charm and require minimum additional decorations. Bridget was very helpful and quick to respond. Reviewed on 15-06-2021
Missy Schneeberger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-05-2021 The moment we stepped foot at Blumen Gardens we knew it HAD to be our venue! Everything is so gorgeous! We worked with Bridget throughout the planning process and she was super friendly + quick to reply! Nothing but good things to say about this place!! Reviewed on 01-06-2021
Christine Shipley(other)5 out of 5 Rating
This venue, and the lead event planner I worked with (Bridget), are fantastic! They made our event truly unforgettable from start to finish! So little decoration was even needed due to the beauty of the venue itself. Bridget helped guide us EVERY step of the way as we had never planned an event like this before. I cannot recommend Blumen enough for your next event and be sure to ask for Bridget as she was absolutely wonderful to work with! Reviewed on 17-05-2021
Laura Meier(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2019 Blumenthal Gardens was my dream wedding venue. The brick walls, flowers, the decor, everything. My wedding absolutely beautiful, perfect. The ceremony was outside and reception inside. Everything was prefect. All of my guests loved the venue. My pictures were beautiful and no matter where we were there was a spot for pictures. This is the perfect spot for a wedding anytime of year! Reviewed on 18-11-2019
Grace Hertenstein Garvey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-10-2019 We planned our Midwest wedding from Oregon and were wary about choosing a venue we’d never been to, but after seeing photos of Blumen Gardens and having a conversation with Sam & Bridget we felt like it was the right choice. We weren’t wrong—Blumen Gardens is even more beautiful in person! The gardens are enchanting, the decor whimsical, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We had several guests who are in the wedding business and they said that Blumen Gardens was one of the best wedding venues they’d been to. With the exposed brick and plants everywhere, you can’t take a bad photo. Blumen Gardens staff answered all our questions and we had a lot with the long-distance planning. They also provided us with suggestions for catering and bartending services. We had the most magical day and would recommend Blumen Gardens to anyone! Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Joslyn Dolan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-09-2019 I cannot stress enough how great Blumen Gardens was as a wedding venue. The garden center is the main reason anyone would choose this location, what with the BEAUTIFUL photography backdrops all around, including not just plants and flowers, but many industrial relics and string lights strewn about the place. That's all fine and dandy, but it's really the staff that blew us away. Each step of the way was completely easy-breezy, which was exactly what my now-husband and I were looking for. Any number of questions we needed help with, they had the answers, from dj suggestions, caterers used in the past, to a new on-site linen rental. The hubby and I did the early morning decorating, with the staff nearby to help with anything we needed. Our main concern was to have a carefree wedding surrounded with friends, and to not stress about the small (or big stuff.) Blumen Gardens completely came through for us, even refunding us for a prepaid one-hour extra fee we opted for, since we ended up packing up early. If you are thinking of having an event here, you will not regret it. Reviewed on 17-10-2019
Emily Holle(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-06-2019 Blumen Garden was perfect for our wedding! It was gorgeous and rustic with lots of space outside for the cocktail hour. We were able to BYO caterer, bussing, DJ, alcohol, and bartenders so it was a bit of work organizing all the vendors but very tailored to our tastes and probably a little cheaper. We got so many compliments from our guests about the venue. It's definitely a step up from generic banquet halls. We barely did any decorating (centerpieces were very simple and we brought some framed photos to put in the venue's permanent armoire/bookcase) yet the room felt fully furnished.The only cons: After adding an extra hour, help cleaning up, cocktail hour outside, ceremony outside, linens and napkins, it ended up being about $2k on top of the venue rental cost of $4500 - not really a complaint, just something to be mindful of. The reception hall is a long room and our DJ only had speakers by the dance floor so it sounded like a crowded gymnasium during dinner and the speeches were difficult to hear on the microphones. Music later in the night sounded great though. Reviewed on 10-09-2019
Deborah Nissen(bride)4 out of 5 Rating
Blumen Gardens is a beautiful venue both inside and out! I love that we were able to have both our ceremony and reception in one location, and that we were able to have the ceremony outside. Bridgett and the rest of the event staff were super sweet and helpful the entire night. The only heads up I would give about this venue is that it gets booked up crazy fast. And depending on how far in advance you book, you might go through a lot of different event coordinators. This might just be my experience, but I booked a little over a year in advance, and in that time the event coordinator changed at least six times. This was a little stressful, but in the end everything worked out perfectly. Reviewed on 29-07-2019
Kelly Kranz(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-06-2019 Blumen Gardens is an absolute beautiful place to get married. So many of our friends and family complimented the space throughout the entire night. Bridget was extremely easy to work with and answered all of our questions in a timely fashion. The reason I give this venue a 4 instead of 5 star is because of two things: because this is a big DIY venue, we were not aware that you had to remove all food, drinks and gifts at the end of the night (not Bridgets fault the person we originally booked with should of told us) we thought we could leave everything to pick up the next morning but it turns out only decor is able to be left overnight so my in-laws, cousins, friends and family all had to end their good time to help us clean up all of our stuff it was a major buzz kill. Also, we originally planned to use the outdoor garden for happy hour but it ended up being way to hot so we had happy hour inside. Blumen charged me for the full fee because people went outside to smoke at certain points in the night. Not really sure how they monitor this if you don’t book the outdoor garden space from the start. I love this venue and would recommend to anyone interested just would give them the heads up about the things I wish I would have known. Reviewed on 11-07-2019
Kara Stratton(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-09-2018 Blumen Gardens was the first place that we looked at and we knew right away it was the place we wanted to get married! The courtyard and outside patio area for cocktail hour were beautiful! The reception hall was stunning even before our decorations. The staff is very friendly and so easy to work with! They made sure that everything went smoothly and just how we envisioned our big day!! Reviewed on 07-10-2018
Maddie Roberts(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-07-2018 Blumen Gardens did a phenomenal job for our wedding day! The space is beautiful, and essentially eliminates any need for extra decorations. From the courtyard, to the garden center, to the reception space, guests loved being able to enjoy all the different aspects of Blumen. Planning wise, we were grateful to choose our own vendors for drinks and catering. However, while Blumen goes above & beyond in many ways, the space did not assist our caterers well (lack of refrigerator/freezer, sink, prep area, etc...). Megan, who works with Blumen as an event planner, did an amazing job. She was encouraging, helpful, and prompt. We highly recommend Blumen! Reviewed on 11-09-2018
Samantha Hudelson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-09-2018 We had our ceremony and reception at Blumen Gardens and I wish we could experience it all over again. We loved it so much!!! Jane and Megan were amazing to work with, a huge thank you to them for all of their help. The venue is exactly what we were looking for. We love the earthiness of the outdoor/indoor space with all of the brick, beams, metal and of course all of the beautiful plants!!! Our guests were blown away with how beautiful it was and many of them told us that they had never been to a space like this before for a wedding. Everywhere you turn there is another beautiful area for your guests to enjoy and it is a photographers dream space. Thank you Blumen Gardens for helping bring my wedding vision to life, it turned out even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Reviewed on 10-09-2018
Beth Frailey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-07-2018 We had our wedding at Blumen Gardens in July, and it was everything we dreamed of. Our family and friends have been raving about how beautiful the venue was, and it is one of the few venues in the area that allows you to choose your own vendors and stick to your budget. We used many of the vendors that Blumen recommended (DJ, caterer, bartender) and were very happy with them. On our wedding day, severe thunderstorms were in the forecast. Megan helped walk us through a rehearsal both indoors and outdoors (in the rain), and she watched the radar all day while we were getting ready to keep us calm and informed so that we could hold off deciding to have the ceremony indoors. In the end, it turned out to be a beautiful evening and we were able to have the ceremony outdoors. Blumen even gave us a gift at the end of the evening - \"Happily Ever After\" coffee mugs to help us commemorate our wonderful experience with them. Reviewed on 31-07-2018
Abby Riddle(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-06-2018 Beautiful space for a wedding. Reviewed on 03-07-2018
Jennifer Koza(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
I can't say enough good things about Blumen Gardens. It's absolutely the perfect setting for a wedding ceremony and reception. Several weeks later, and my husband and I are still getting compliments on the venue. The staff- especially Jane- are wonderful to work with. As a bride, I felt I had wedding brain a lot during planning, and I had questions that I know Jane had answered before: not only was she quick to respond, she was also incredibly patient with me. She put me at ease and made the planning process smooth. Day of, staff was helpful and professional, working seamlessly with my wedding coordinator to make sure the day was perfect. My husband and I also loved that we were able to bring in our own vendors, which kept costs down for us and allowed us to have our dream wedding for a fraction of the cost. If you're looking for the perfect place to have a garden wedding- stop looking. Blumen is your venue! Reviewed on 13-10-2017
Kellen Frable(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-10-2017 Absolutely stunning and amazing for our wedding ceremony and reception! We loved working with them, they made things very easy for us. The day went so smoothly and we couldn't have asked for anything more! Jane was incredible to work with, all star! Reviewed on 09-10-2017
Melisa Kwatro(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-08-2017 We had our wedding reception at Blumen Gardens last month on 8/19/17! We are so happy with how everything turned out! Jane was great to work with and was really prompt answering any questions I had. The main thing I loved about Blumen is that they don't limit you to a certain list of vendors you need to choose from (but they do have a list of previous vendors that have been there before if you are looking for recommendations). It made being able to customize our wedding to our own vision and budget so much easier. I highly recommend adding having access to the outside gardens to your package. It was perfect for cocktail hour and for guests who wanted to take a break from dancing. I've already had so many people ask me where I found such a cool and unique wedding venue so I know all of our guests enjoyed the venue just as much as we did! Reviewed on 05-09-2017
Andrea Glass(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-05-2017 Blumen Gardens was our first pick of wedding ceremony and reception sites. We didn't even bother looking at any others. This was our first place we visited when starting wedding planning and we looked no further. We got married on May 6th and our wedding was beautiful and so unique. Jane was so great to work with. She has a fun and bubbly personality and was always available to bounce ideas off of. We had so many people coming up to us throughout the night saying how beautiful everything was. The staff here was available to help us out throughout the whole planning process. We were very fortunate to get a nice day and have our wedding outside in the courtyard. Blumen Gardens pulled out beautiful plants to decorate with and everything looked beautiful. If you're looking for a unique wedding venue and ceremony site-this place is it! We are so happy we chose Blumen Gardens for our special day. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day a perfect memory! Reviewed on 15-05-2017
Jessica Austin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-07-2015 Blumen Gardens is stunning. We had both our ceremony and reception here. Every single guest complimented our choice of venue. \rThey are affordable and bring plants in from around their premises to helpl decorate the reception and ceremony area.\r\rThere is space for an outdoor bar, but it is required to shut down at 8 as a city ordinance.\r\rWe had 160 guests. They say their limit is 250, but I think that would really be pushing the space. \rUnfortunately the air conditioning broke the evening of our wedding, but we had so much fun that no one really noticed. \r\rI am thrilled we got married here and my photographer LOVED it too Reviewed on 06-07-2015
Dana Rhame(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-06-2014 I recently had my wedding here, and all of the guests who attended my wedding have said that it is the most beautiful wedding venue that they have been to. Everyone agreed that it has it's own charm.\r\rFor my husband and I, it suited our needs perfectly. We were looking for a vintage/country feel to our wedding. Blumen had it all for us. Not only did we get stunning photos oustide, but the interior has it's own suprises as well. \r\rWe haven't gotten our photos back from the photographer yet, but I am so anxious to see how everything looks. I would definitley use this location again! Reviewed on 01-07-2014
Cassi Martin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-10-2013 We had our wedding at Blumen Gardens this October and loved it. Before the wedding, I kept hearing from people who said they had been there and it was beautiful, and they were so right. We lucked out and had perfect weather, so we got to take full advantage of the outdoor garden area for photos, but even if you only take photos inside it is still so pretty. The way the tea room was decorated with lights and everything meant that we barely had to bring in any of our own decorations. It has a really pretty vintage-y atmosphere. It was awesome! Everyone who works there was great, really nice and easy-going which I loved. However, I was a little too laid-back as a bride too, and the combination of me and my venue not being super on top of things meant that one or two things were sort of overlooked until just days before the wedding, but if you're more organized than I was, you'll be fine (just keep track of when your payments are due and don't forget to talk to your insurance agent about getting host liability insurance). :) Also, this venue is JUST a venue - they provide the space, tables, and chairs, but you need to provide/rent your own tableclothes, caterer/bar, etc, so if you want to deal with fewer vendors, this isn't for you. They will allow you to make/bring your own food and drinks in (as long as you get insurance) which many venues don't allow, so that's nice if that's something you're interested in. We used two local businesses though, Nat's On Maple for food and MVPs for the bar. It may have been more work, but I think it was worth it. Anyway, once our wedding day arrived, everything went perfectly smoothly, so I think they totally deserve 5 stars! Reviewed on 26-10-2013
Shay Batcheller(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-09-2013 So happy with our choice to get married and have our reception here. So beautiful and different than a typical banquet hall. So many great compliments from our guests! Reviewed on 07-10-2013
Britni Petrizzi(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2012 Blumen Gardens is absolutely stunning! Everything looked so gorgeous and we got so many compliments on it. I really can't say enough about the beauty of this venue. However, at the end of the night a worker came up and told us we owed a certain amount that was higher than we anticipated, and could not tell us what the amount was for. My mom talked with the owner who was very rude and said someone made a mistake and we still had to pay. She was very rude and difficult to converse with. Everyone else that we worked with there was very nice and helpful. Reviewed on 14-10-2012
Sabrina Peterson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-10-2011 Blumen Gardens is a hidden gem in Sycamore, IL. On the property of a garden center, the room they rent out for receptions (the \"tea room\") is full of charm, from the exposed brick and wood beams, to the white christmas lights and plants they add to the space. They don't have any \"suggested\" (required) vendors, and you can even do everything food, drink, flower related yourself if you'd like. The price is very reasonable, and the staff, for the most part, was very helpful and friendly. You can pay a little extra to have access to the gardens, which I would highly recommend. \rThe only possibly negative thing about Blumen is that it's very DIY oriented. I loved this, because the reception ended up being so \"us,\" but if you're in a big hurry and can't or don't want to do much of the work yourself, you may not have as great of an experience as we did. \rI would also make sure you clarify exactly what you are paying for (who is setting up and tearing down tables, ect?) so that there is no confusion on the day of the event. \rThat being said, I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who is looking for something more unique than a hotel or banquet hall. Reviewed on 17-11-2011
Kelly O'Gorman(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-04-2008 Rustic Charming and artsy -- it was the urban loft-warehouse we wanted but in small-town Illinois.;It is a plant nursery by day so dirt is around from plants...so bare-feet ladies beware! However no one seemed to mind at our wedding. Reviewed on 10-05-2010