Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
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About This Vendor
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Based in Saint Paul, MN, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is a museum venue that hosts weddings and special events. This property offers a one-of-a-kind setting for newlyweds-to-be who want to celebrate their day in style. Couples who choose to celebrate their day here can expect truly exceptional surroundings, with a plethora of opportunities for breathtaking wedding photos. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory contains an incredible range of event spaces for couples to choose from. The Bullard Rainforest Auditorium offers incredible views of the Zoo’s bird exhibit, providing a truly spectacular setting for receptions. This space can accommodate up to 200 guests for a banquet-style meal, and up to 300 for a cocktail-style reception. The Ordway Gardens offers a serene backdrop for ceremonies, while couples can also choose to exchange their vows in one of the breathtaking garden areas. The Japanese Gardens also offers a spectacular setting for ceremonies, as well as incredible wedding photos. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory welcomes all ceremony types, including civil unions, second weddings, vow renewals, and religious and non-religious services. This venue offers a plethora of services and options to ensure a seamless flow for newlyweds-to-be. You can avail of the resources of a dedicated event planner, who will work to take care of every detail of your nuptials. Catering and bar packages can be provided by the venue, along with service staff for your banquet. Staff will take care of the setup and cleanup of your event, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. Along with ceremonies and receptions, this venue is also ideal for pre-nuptial celebrations, including engagement parties and showers.
Amenities & Details
Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Garden, Park
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Reviews
Emily Adolphsen-Illescas (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My wedding at como was a dream come true. Noah (ceremony coordinator) and Robin (Lancer catering/reception coordinator) made each step so easy. They explained every step of the way, made suggestions, answered questions, and were so fun to work with. Everything was so elegant; they provided so much for us, making it less stressful for planning. 100% recommend this venue for your ceremony AND reception!
Reviewed on 05-11-2023
My wedding at como was a dream come true. Noah (ceremony coordinator) and Robin (Lancer catering/reception coordinator) made each step so easy. They explained every step of the way, made suggestions, answered questions, and were so fun to work with. Everything was so elegant; they provided so much for us, making it less stressful for planning. 100% recommend this venue for your ceremony AND reception!
Reviewed on 05-11-2023
Olivia Thurk (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I really had the best day ever! It was so easy and we got so many compliments on the food.
Reviewed on 01-11-2023
I really had the best day ever! It was so easy and we got so many compliments on the food.
Reviewed on 01-11-2023
Jessica Moes (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We could not have picked a better location for our ceremony and reception. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating, the pricing was reasonable and the venue was BEAUTIFUL! None of the guests could believe how great it was. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 23-08-2023
We could not have picked a better location for our ceremony and reception. All of the staff were friendly and accommodating, the pricing was reasonable and the venue was BEAUTIFUL! None of the guests could believe how great it was. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed on 23-08-2023
Michelle Rayne (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We got married in the Sunken Garden with our reception in the Covered Porch and absolutely loved our venue! It felt unique but accessible. It's obviously a beautiful venue and any location there is going to be gorgeous. Staff worked with us to make all aspects of our day run smoothly. The in house catering (Lancer) made decisions easy. The food, bar, wait staff, decor, and clean up are all taken care of for you.
Reviewed on 13-08-2023
We got married in the Sunken Garden with our reception in the Covered Porch and absolutely loved our venue! It felt unique but accessible. It's obviously a beautiful venue and any location there is going to be gorgeous. Staff worked with us to make all aspects of our day run smoothly. The in house catering (Lancer) made decisions easy. The food, bar, wait staff, decor, and clean up are all taken care of for you.
Reviewed on 13-08-2023
Charles Frempong-Longdon (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
The staff at the Como Zoo & Conservatory are the absolute finest! Throughout our entire wedding planning process leading to the day of, they instilled us with confidence and a steady guiding hand of wisdom to help put together a day worth remembering. At the actual ceremony we were blown away by the kindness, flexibility, & support that came from each staff member. We were at ease due in large part to the way that they navigated surprises, changes, and general wedding woes lol. The venue itself is an absolute marvel! Our guests were delighted to have access to the fern room and gardens to decompress & socialize. The Conservatory was the most amazing backdrop for photos 📸. Overall we are so happy with our choice and will be happy to recommend it to other future couples. Anyone would be lucky to work with Robin, she really is a true superwoman! Thank you so much for all of your support and for helping to make our days so very special. -Ray & Charles
Reviewed on 01-07-2023
The staff at the Como Zoo & Conservatory are the absolute finest! Throughout our entire wedding planning process leading to the day of, they instilled us with confidence and a steady guiding hand of wisdom to help put together a day worth remembering. At the actual ceremony we were blown away by the kindness, flexibility, & support that came from each staff member. We were at ease due in large part to the way that they navigated surprises, changes, and general wedding woes lol. The venue itself is an absolute marvel! Our guests were delighted to have access to the fern room and gardens to decompress & socialize. The Conservatory was the most amazing backdrop for photos 📸. Overall we are so happy with our choice and will be happy to recommend it to other future couples. Anyone would be lucky to work with Robin, she really is a true superwoman! Thank you so much for all of your support and for helping to make our days so very special. -Ray & Charles
Reviewed on 01-07-2023
Rhys Llewellyn (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Made it super easy to get everything done and were a great help with getting things set up. Our contacts Robin and Tessa were the absolute best!
Reviewed on 08-06-2023
Made it super easy to get everything done and were a great help with getting things set up. Our contacts Robin and Tessa were the absolute best!
Reviewed on 08-06-2023
Corbyn Jenkins (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We loved our wedding experience at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! We had our ceremony in the enchanted garden and it turned out just beautiful! The staff on site was helpful and our ceremony venue contact, Noah was great communicating with us multiple times ahead of time to make sure we had everything needed and made sure it was there on the day of. It was such a gorgeous space and felt so magical!We had our reception in the covered porch and that was so wonderful. We also rented the fern room alongside it and guests loved being able to take photos inside. The Lancer Catering staff was professional and so helpful and our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! We did a plated dinner and everything went so smoothly. Our venue contact, Robin was so great to work with and scheduled multiple meetings leading up to the big day and did everything she could to find answers to all our questions. She was even able to find a way to get us a keg of our favorite beer, gluten free pizza, and a ton of other small details that we appreciated so much. Overall, she made everything so easy and I couldn't recommend working with her and Lancer Catering more.We got our cake and cupcakes through Como's preferred vendor, Buttercream and they were delicious! Our guests raved about them and the experience we had with them was also positive. Highly recommend going with them if you book this venue.I could go on and say so much more, but overall we had such a good experience and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for an affordable space full of great staff and beautiful views!
Reviewed on 06-06-2023
We loved our wedding experience at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory! We had our ceremony in the enchanted garden and it turned out just beautiful! The staff on site was helpful and our ceremony venue contact, Noah was great communicating with us multiple times ahead of time to make sure we had everything needed and made sure it was there on the day of. It was such a gorgeous space and felt so magical!We had our reception in the covered porch and that was so wonderful. We also rented the fern room alongside it and guests loved being able to take photos inside. The Lancer Catering staff was professional and so helpful and our guests couldn't stop raving about the food! We did a plated dinner and everything went so smoothly. Our venue contact, Robin was so great to work with and scheduled multiple meetings leading up to the big day and did everything she could to find answers to all our questions. She was even able to find a way to get us a keg of our favorite beer, gluten free pizza, and a ton of other small details that we appreciated so much. Overall, she made everything so easy and I couldn't recommend working with her and Lancer Catering more.We got our cake and cupcakes through Como's preferred vendor, Buttercream and they were delicious! Our guests raved about them and the experience we had with them was also positive. Highly recommend going with them if you book this venue.I could go on and say so much more, but overall we had such a good experience and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for an affordable space full of great staff and beautiful views!
Reviewed on 06-06-2023
Seema Maddali (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-05-2023
Leading up to the big day there is anxiety but the day turns out great. THEY DELIVER!The venue is incredible and affordable. Recommend doing butler passed appetizers if you have a mix of older and young people. Earlier in the process Recommend setting up phone meeting every 8-12 weeks. It keeps everyone and everything on track.
Reviewed on 26-05-2023
Wedding Date 20-05-2023
Leading up to the big day there is anxiety but the day turns out great. THEY DELIVER!The venue is incredible and affordable. Recommend doing butler passed appetizers if you have a mix of older and young people. Earlier in the process Recommend setting up phone meeting every 8-12 weeks. It keeps everyone and everything on track.
Reviewed on 26-05-2023
Zachary Rathbone (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2023
We chose to do our ceremony, dinner, and reception at Como because of how absolutely stunning the venue is. For the ceremony, we used the sunken garden, which is easily the most beautiful location in the Twin Cities. All of our guests were commenting on how great the location was. The venue provided a sound system at a reasonable price, and really the whole ceremony was very reasonably priced. The reception was upstairs in the Bullard Auditorium. Robin (with Lancer Catering) helped us to plan everything since we didn't have an official wedding planner, and she made sure we had thought of everything. She was on site throughout the wedding to make sure that anything we needed was taken care of, and she helped so much to make sure that our plan was happening. The food at dinner was excellent, the Buttercream cake was excellent, and the rest of the venue staff were just fantastic throughout the night. We had such a wonderful time at Como and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Twin Cities.
Reviewed on 29-03-2023
Wedding Date 25-03-2023
We chose to do our ceremony, dinner, and reception at Como because of how absolutely stunning the venue is. For the ceremony, we used the sunken garden, which is easily the most beautiful location in the Twin Cities. All of our guests were commenting on how great the location was. The venue provided a sound system at a reasonable price, and really the whole ceremony was very reasonably priced. The reception was upstairs in the Bullard Auditorium. Robin (with Lancer Catering) helped us to plan everything since we didn't have an official wedding planner, and she made sure we had thought of everything. She was on site throughout the wedding to make sure that anything we needed was taken care of, and she helped so much to make sure that our plan was happening. The food at dinner was excellent, the Buttercream cake was excellent, and the rest of the venue staff were just fantastic throughout the night. We had such a wonderful time at Como and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding venue in the Twin Cities.
Reviewed on 29-03-2023
Gabriela Diaz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Overall very convenient in terms of having a space for both ceremony and reception. We had the ceremony in the Sunken Garden and it was so beautiful with no need for additional decoration. The reception was great; everything from the staff who were able to accommodate us in setting up to the servers and chefs who prepared the meal. We worked with Robin and she was really helpful, meeting with us several times before the big day.
Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Wedding Date 16-10-2022
Overall very convenient in terms of having a space for both ceremony and reception. We had the ceremony in the Sunken Garden and it was so beautiful with no need for additional decoration. The reception was great; everything from the staff who were able to accommodate us in setting up to the servers and chefs who prepared the meal. We worked with Robin and she was really helpful, meeting with us several times before the big day.
Reviewed on 13-12-2022
Emily Usoro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory was a beautiful venue that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. The communication between us and the staff was efficient and clear which made our day happen without any issues. Robin (Lancer Catering) and Noah (Como Zoo) are the dream team, they work in tandem to ensure that you have no concerns on your day. Well priced and there are a lot of add on rooms you are able rent if you would like, we were able to add on most of the downstairs and outside gardens for additional charges.
Reviewed on 30-11-2022
Wedding Date 10-09-2022
The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory was a beautiful venue that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. The communication between us and the staff was efficient and clear which made our day happen without any issues. Robin (Lancer Catering) and Noah (Como Zoo) are the dream team, they work in tandem to ensure that you have no concerns on your day. Well priced and there are a lot of add on rooms you are able rent if you would like, we were able to add on most of the downstairs and outside gardens for additional charges.
Reviewed on 30-11-2022
Maureen Cleary (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We had our reception in the Covered Porch. Robin was our coordinator for the space and catering and she was FANTASTIC. She answered all of our questions, met with us multiple times, and went above and beyond to make our party amazing. She was also so much fun to work with and so supportive. The venue was stunning, food was delicious (highly recommend the mac & cheese station), and everyone had a great time. Loved everything about it, and thank you Robin!
Reviewed on 06-11-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
We had our reception in the Covered Porch. Robin was our coordinator for the space and catering and she was FANTASTIC. She answered all of our questions, met with us multiple times, and went above and beyond to make our party amazing. She was also so much fun to work with and so supportive. The venue was stunning, food was delicious (highly recommend the mac & cheese station), and everyone had a great time. Loved everything about it, and thank you Robin!
Reviewed on 06-11-2022
Cindy Toms (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2022
Como Park Zoo, Lancer Catering, and Robin did a wonderful job with our recent wedding and reception. They were helpful, flexible, and reliable. Our event was held in the Covered Porch. Robin did a great job of helping us plan the event and the staff that day did a great job with set up and service. The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious. Thanks for a wonderful event!
Reviewed on 11-08-2022
Wedding Date 15-07-2022
Como Park Zoo, Lancer Catering, and Robin did a wonderful job with our recent wedding and reception. They were helpful, flexible, and reliable. Our event was held in the Covered Porch. Robin did a great job of helping us plan the event and the staff that day did a great job with set up and service. The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious. Thanks for a wonderful event!
Reviewed on 11-08-2022
Rachel Hayford (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2022
In terms of aesthetic the venue is a 10/10- that’s why we chose it in the first place. We initially toured and signed a contract with a coordinator who left long before our wedding, and her replacement was very difficult to work with. Very unorganized and get ready to hear NO…a lot. I would honestly only recommend booking Como if you have an amazing planner to back you up and help navigate the messiness and red tape that comes with this vendor.
Reviewed on 13-07-2022
Wedding Date 10-06-2022
In terms of aesthetic the venue is a 10/10- that’s why we chose it in the first place. We initially toured and signed a contract with a coordinator who left long before our wedding, and her replacement was very difficult to work with. Very unorganized and get ready to hear NO…a lot. I would honestly only recommend booking Como if you have an amazing planner to back you up and help navigate the messiness and red tape that comes with this vendor.
Reviewed on 13-07-2022
Hannah Hensley (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
While the ceremony went seamlessly (besides the low quality speaker system that kept beeping throughout the ceremony), the reception set up was awful. We were told that we could set up decorations at 4:30 pm; however, on the wedding day they did not have the space set up for decorating until 6pm, the time the reception was supposed to begin. I had brought my decorations to the venue the day before and when they were brought into the reception space (6:15 pm), the staff dropped a box and broke a few of my glass centerpieces. The staff was then rude to my bridesmaids who were setting up the reception saying that they were working too slow, but they were doing their best with the circumstance given to them. We were never given an apology for any of this.The servers and bartender were very kind and accommodating and deserve a lot of praise.
Reviewed on 29-06-2022
Wedding Date 18-06-2022
While the ceremony went seamlessly (besides the low quality speaker system that kept beeping throughout the ceremony), the reception set up was awful. We were told that we could set up decorations at 4:30 pm; however, on the wedding day they did not have the space set up for decorating until 6pm, the time the reception was supposed to begin. I had brought my decorations to the venue the day before and when they were brought into the reception space (6:15 pm), the staff dropped a box and broke a few of my glass centerpieces. The staff was then rude to my bridesmaids who were setting up the reception saying that they were working too slow, but they were doing their best with the circumstance given to them. We were never given an apology for any of this.The servers and bartender were very kind and accommodating and deserve a lot of praise.
Reviewed on 29-06-2022
Samantha Wittich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
It was so beautiful getting married inside the Conservatory in the Sunken Garden. The only downfall was that they wouldn't let me in to use the restroom before the ceremony. They directed me to a porta potty which was out of toilet paper and super dirty. Other than that, it was a beautiful location!
Reviewed on 24-11-2020
Wedding Date 04-10-2020
It was so beautiful getting married inside the Conservatory in the Sunken Garden. The only downfall was that they wouldn't let me in to use the restroom before the ceremony. They directed me to a porta potty which was out of toilet paper and super dirty. Other than that, it was a beautiful location!
Reviewed on 24-11-2020
Victoria Shold (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2019
We LOVED this space for our ceremony! It was the perfect amount of space for our guests (90) and it was beautiful! It was a bit awkward to figure out the best placement for our photographer, but that just comes with the territory of not being a standard room.Noah and his team were very accommodating and helpful when it came to email communication, the rehearsal and the Cremona itself. Pricing was very straight forward.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Wedding Date 13-10-2019
We LOVED this space for our ceremony! It was the perfect amount of space for our guests (90) and it was beautiful! It was a bit awkward to figure out the best placement for our photographer, but that just comes with the territory of not being a standard room.Noah and his team were very accommodating and helpful when it came to email communication, the rehearsal and the Cremona itself. Pricing was very straight forward.
Reviewed on 16-10-2019
Danielle Campbell (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We held our ceremony in the Sunken Garden and our reception in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The Sunken Garden backdrop was nothing short of amazing - we were so thrilled. We opted for the ceiling drapery decor and the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium and it looked beautiful!Working with Como's Catering staff was great and they were super responsive from Day 1 planning all the way to our Wedding Day. Our guests had a great time, the food was amazing and we had fantastic vendors. We also had a Zoo Ambassador - a parrot -during our cocktail hour, definitely worth the extra $.I deducted a star for the following reasons:1. There are constraints in regards to your and your vendors' access to the ceremony/reception space. Work with the Como Catering Manager to reduce rental time obstacles. For example, our [professional D.J. service could not complete sound set up for both the ceremony and reception space within the available window. Also our reception decor was being set up while the ceremony was occurring - so we did not see it until we arrived at the reception. 2. One, and only one, of the Como ceremony staff members was rude the day of - not only to our photographer, but to members of the wedding party, and to the bride. It was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. The remaining, and numerous, ceremony staff and catering staff were wonderful, helpful, and kind - we were so appreciative given the winter weather conditions they were able to make it safely in and home.
Reviewed on 23-03-2019
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We held our ceremony in the Sunken Garden and our reception in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The Sunken Garden backdrop was nothing short of amazing - we were so thrilled. We opted for the ceiling drapery decor and the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium and it looked beautiful!Working with Como's Catering staff was great and they were super responsive from Day 1 planning all the way to our Wedding Day. Our guests had a great time, the food was amazing and we had fantastic vendors. We also had a Zoo Ambassador - a parrot -during our cocktail hour, definitely worth the extra $.I deducted a star for the following reasons:1. There are constraints in regards to your and your vendors' access to the ceremony/reception space. Work with the Como Catering Manager to reduce rental time obstacles. For example, our [professional D.J. service could not complete sound set up for both the ceremony and reception space within the available window. Also our reception decor was being set up while the ceremony was occurring - so we did not see it until we arrived at the reception. 2. One, and only one, of the Como ceremony staff members was rude the day of - not only to our photographer, but to members of the wedding party, and to the bride. It was completely unacceptable and unprofessional. The remaining, and numerous, ceremony staff and catering staff were wonderful, helpful, and kind - we were so appreciative given the winter weather conditions they were able to make it safely in and home.
Reviewed on 23-03-2019
Frances Kalin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-12-2018
The sunken gardens were the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding! It was surprisingly not as expensive as some other venues (just for ceremony), and very accommodating for the winter weather. They had staff waiting to meet you to open doors for guests, large coat racks, and helpful directions to the gardens. If you are doing a night wedding in the gardens, I recommend doing the candles. It was breathtaking. We also had a string trio and it was just amazingly classy. The only issue we had was the sound system that didn't work but they refunded us for it. For a ceremony space that required 0% work or decoration, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for effortless beauty.
Reviewed on 11-01-2019
Wedding Date 31-12-2018
The sunken gardens were the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding! It was surprisingly not as expensive as some other venues (just for ceremony), and very accommodating for the winter weather. They had staff waiting to meet you to open doors for guests, large coat racks, and helpful directions to the gardens. If you are doing a night wedding in the gardens, I recommend doing the candles. It was breathtaking. We also had a string trio and it was just amazingly classy. The only issue we had was the sound system that didn't work but they refunded us for it. For a ceremony space that required 0% work or decoration, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for effortless beauty.
Reviewed on 11-01-2019
Brittany Jaekel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
We held our ceremony in the Sunken Garden and our reception in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The people at Como were great to work with and super responsive. Our pictures are gorgeous and all our guests had a great time -- everyone commented that they loved the food and the ceremony space. We had the sloth (Chloe) come for cocktail hour - definitely worth the extra $. She was so adorable and everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 25-11-2018
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
We held our ceremony in the Sunken Garden and our reception in the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium. The people at Como were great to work with and super responsive. Our pictures are gorgeous and all our guests had a great time -- everyone commented that they loved the food and the ceremony space. We had the sloth (Chloe) come for cocktail hour - definitely worth the extra $. She was so adorable and everyone loved it.
Reviewed on 25-11-2018
Britney Helsing (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We used the Sunken Gardens for our ceremony venue. We had 15 guests, bride and groom, and 2 photographers. We were able to have an intimate ceremony with our closest family and friends. Como Zoo was a pleasure to work with as a remote bride. I booked Como Zoo sight unseen and not knowing what flowers would be featured during the summer season. I was so surprised and in awe when I walked in the Monday before my wedding. The staff are all very accommodating. I could not have asked for a better place to start my new chapter with my husband!
Reviewed on 29-08-2018
Wedding Date 11-08-2018
We used the Sunken Gardens for our ceremony venue. We had 15 guests, bride and groom, and 2 photographers. We were able to have an intimate ceremony with our closest family and friends. Como Zoo was a pleasure to work with as a remote bride. I booked Como Zoo sight unseen and not knowing what flowers would be featured during the summer season. I was so surprised and in awe when I walked in the Monday before my wedding. The staff are all very accommodating. I could not have asked for a better place to start my new chapter with my husband!
Reviewed on 29-08-2018
Karin Hamnes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
The minute I saw photos of the covered porch all setup for a wedding reception, I knew I wanted to have my reception here as well. I'm so glad I made that choice! I worked with Kelly from Como to help plan the reception and she was absolutely amazing to work with! She was very fast to respond to all my questions and emails and whenever something came up she emailed me as quickly as she could to let me know. The communication was outstanding! I absolutely loved the food we picked for our wedding. Using Como as the reception meant we had to use the in-house caterer, but I couldn't be happier with their food and service, everything was perfect! We also decided to reserve the fern room for our reception and we had luminary bags lining the pathway and guests could have cocktails surrounded by the ferns, it was beautiful and definitely worth the extra price! Como isn't a cheap location, but it won't break the bank either if you're smart with your choices. I'm so glad it was within our budget to afford this beautiful location!I would definitely recommend Como to anyone looking to have their wedding or reception in a unique location surrounded by greenery and gorgeous gardens!
Reviewed on 15-08-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
The minute I saw photos of the covered porch all setup for a wedding reception, I knew I wanted to have my reception here as well. I'm so glad I made that choice! I worked with Kelly from Como to help plan the reception and she was absolutely amazing to work with! She was very fast to respond to all my questions and emails and whenever something came up she emailed me as quickly as she could to let me know. The communication was outstanding! I absolutely loved the food we picked for our wedding. Using Como as the reception meant we had to use the in-house caterer, but I couldn't be happier with their food and service, everything was perfect! We also decided to reserve the fern room for our reception and we had luminary bags lining the pathway and guests could have cocktails surrounded by the ferns, it was beautiful and definitely worth the extra price! Como isn't a cheap location, but it won't break the bank either if you're smart with your choices. I'm so glad it was within our budget to afford this beautiful location!I would definitely recommend Como to anyone looking to have their wedding or reception in a unique location surrounded by greenery and gorgeous gardens!
Reviewed on 15-08-2017
Sue Beaudoin (wedding party) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2018
Wish I did not have to give the conservatory or staff even 1 star. Horrible place to have a wedding! Had to ask for everything no one available to help control the public running around. No one there to help with pictures. No parking for anyone including the wedding party. Called both the event staff and the manager of the event coordinators and they clearly do not care if you have a positive experience or not.
Reviewed on 08-08-2017
Wedding Date 08-10-2018
Wish I did not have to give the conservatory or staff even 1 star. Horrible place to have a wedding! Had to ask for everything no one available to help control the public running around. No one there to help with pictures. No parking for anyone including the wedding party. Called both the event staff and the manager of the event coordinators and they clearly do not care if you have a positive experience or not.
Reviewed on 08-08-2017
Bonnie Sargent (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
ComoPark Terrace and gardens were perfect for our venue. Everyone loved it and Kelly was the best venue director. I would recommend and do it all over again.
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Wedding Date 08-07-2017
ComoPark Terrace and gardens were perfect for our venue. Everyone loved it and Kelly was the best venue director. I would recommend and do it all over again.
Reviewed on 02-08-2017
Molly Lulic (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
We had our reception in the Covered Porch. The venue was incredible. It is amazing how they turn a hallway into a such beautiful venue! If you are looking for an intimate space for 200 people or less, look here! Add the fern room and splurge on the chair covers. You won't regret it!
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
We had our reception in the Covered Porch. The venue was incredible. It is amazing how they turn a hallway into a such beautiful venue! If you are looking for an intimate space for 200 people or less, look here! Add the fern room and splurge on the chair covers. You won't regret it!
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Megan Venhuizen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
We just got married in The Covered Porch at Como Zoo, and I would highly recommend it. We had a cocktail hour in the patio out front, and it was just beautiful with all the gardens. Once we were inside, I loved the wall of windows, and it made you feel like you were outside. Something else I appreciated that I hadn't thought of before, was that once the dance got started, people who weren't interested in dancing or who wanted to be able to have a conversation could go out to the lobby area where there were high tops set up. It allowed for guests to be out dancing or to have a quiet conversation. You can also rent a zoo animal for an hour. We rented the sloth, and it was a huge hit with our guests.We worked with Kelly from Lancer Catering, and she was AWESOME. She made everything so easy. She was super flexible and helpful, and she helped me think through all the small details. Kelly and the staff at Como Zoo made everything so easy and stress-free. I highly recommend them!!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Wedding Date 30-06-2017
We just got married in The Covered Porch at Como Zoo, and I would highly recommend it. We had a cocktail hour in the patio out front, and it was just beautiful with all the gardens. Once we were inside, I loved the wall of windows, and it made you feel like you were outside. Something else I appreciated that I hadn't thought of before, was that once the dance got started, people who weren't interested in dancing or who wanted to be able to have a conversation could go out to the lobby area where there were high tops set up. It allowed for guests to be out dancing or to have a quiet conversation. You can also rent a zoo animal for an hour. We rented the sloth, and it was a huge hit with our guests.We worked with Kelly from Lancer Catering, and she was AWESOME. She made everything so easy. She was super flexible and helpful, and she helped me think through all the small details. Kelly and the staff at Como Zoo made everything so easy and stress-free. I highly recommend them!!
Reviewed on 17-07-2017
Ashleigh Kahler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2016
Did you know you could have a penguin at your reception? The Bullard Auditorium was a perfect venue for us! The waitstaff was professional, all the Lancer Reps were super responsive, and the food was great! We also did our ceremony in the Sunken Garden room, we were told that we were reserved more space, but they let us use the fern room as well.
Reviewed on 08-11-2016
Wedding Date 16-10-2016
Did you know you could have a penguin at your reception? The Bullard Auditorium was a perfect venue for us! The waitstaff was professional, all the Lancer Reps were super responsive, and the food was great! We also did our ceremony in the Sunken Garden room, we were told that we were reserved more space, but they let us use the fern room as well.
Reviewed on 08-11-2016
Linnea Trandem (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
My fiance and I just had our wedding at Como a few weeks ago, and the location could not have been better. We had a beautiful outdoor wedding, then went inside for the reception. I recommend a later time for the wedding, as the reception cannot begin until 6:30 pm, but a 5:30 wedding worked great for us!There was some turnover of staff during our engagement, but then again it was very long. I was so pleased with the promptness of replies, the guiding hands, and the follow through from all of the staff that helped make our wedding special. Some of the rental items--cafe lights, for example, ended up being very expensive for what they actually were, so unless that's something you absolutely HAVE to have, I'd advise against renting \"extras\" from them.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
My fiance and I just had our wedding at Como a few weeks ago, and the location could not have been better. We had a beautiful outdoor wedding, then went inside for the reception. I recommend a later time for the wedding, as the reception cannot begin until 6:30 pm, but a 5:30 wedding worked great for us!There was some turnover of staff during our engagement, but then again it was very long. I was so pleased with the promptness of replies, the guiding hands, and the follow through from all of the staff that helped make our wedding special. Some of the rental items--cafe lights, for example, ended up being very expensive for what they actually were, so unless that's something you absolutely HAVE to have, I'd advise against renting \"extras\" from them.
Reviewed on 26-10-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2014
We had both our ceremony here (sunken gardens) and reception. Our ceremony was beautiful, the sunken gardens was beautiful and well worth the price. The food was great, we are still getting guests comments to this day, our wedding was more than a year ago. We paid for the sloth to visit, it was the perfect touch and a big hit.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Wedding Date 01-11-2014
We had both our ceremony here (sunken gardens) and reception. Our ceremony was beautiful, the sunken gardens was beautiful and well worth the price. The food was great, we are still getting guests comments to this day, our wedding was more than a year ago. We paid for the sloth to visit, it was the perfect touch and a big hit.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016
Lolita Wolle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2014
I would highly recommend anyone looking for a unique place for their wedding photography to check out the Como Zoo sunken garden. Our wedding was on December 27th, 2014 and we needed a good option for indoor pictures between the wedding and reception. The pictures turned out wonderfully, and I've received so many compliments on what a unique and beautiful location it was. The staff was incredibly helpful in making sure we got into the garden on time, and had sufficient amount of time to take all of our pictures. Thank you Como Zoo for making our wedding so memorable!
Reviewed on 19-01-2015
Wedding Date 27-12-2014
I would highly recommend anyone looking for a unique place for their wedding photography to check out the Como Zoo sunken garden. Our wedding was on December 27th, 2014 and we needed a good option for indoor pictures between the wedding and reception. The pictures turned out wonderfully, and I've received so many compliments on what a unique and beautiful location it was. The staff was incredibly helpful in making sure we got into the garden on time, and had sufficient amount of time to take all of our pictures. Thank you Como Zoo for making our wedding so memorable!
Reviewed on 19-01-2015
Amy Timmers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
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Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
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Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Austin Rau (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-08-2014
There really wasn't an alternative location we were considering. The sunken garden was absolutely lovely. The staff was helpful and protective of our weddings privacy. The flowers were great.
Reviewed on 31-08-2014
Wedding Date 14-08-2014
There really wasn't an alternative location we were considering. The sunken garden was absolutely lovely. The staff was helpful and protective of our weddings privacy. The flowers were great.
Reviewed on 31-08-2014
Alison Olausen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-06-2014
My guests loved this venue! It is pricey, and you have to use their catering, but everyone kept saying that was the best wedding food they ever had. I would definitely use this venue again if I had to do it all over again!
Reviewed on 08-07-2014
Wedding Date 06-06-2014
My guests loved this venue! It is pricey, and you have to use their catering, but everyone kept saying that was the best wedding food they ever had. I would definitely use this venue again if I had to do it all over again!
Reviewed on 08-07-2014
Sarah Burman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2014
We had our wedding on 6/20/14 in the Sunken Garden. It was a beautiful day outside, but not wanting to chance the weather we opted for the indoor location. While it was a bit steamy inside (we warned guests ahead of time to dress appropriately), the gardens were gorgeous and exactly what we wanted. The staff was very helpful setting things up ahead of time with me and then being on-site. Como says that you can fit 90 people in the Sunken Garden, but with our guest list of 40 it felt quite full. Your guests must stand (a few chairs are provided if you ask ahead of time), and there is wheelchair access if needed. Beware due to the humidity some musicians do not like to play this venue (we had a classical guitarist who used his 'outdoor' guitar for the ceremony which was not a problem!). One downside is that there isn't really a waiting room area for bride and groom, but we made it work with me hiding out by the restroom area and the groom greeting guests as they arrived.
Reviewed on 07-07-2014
Wedding Date 20-06-2014
We had our wedding on 6/20/14 in the Sunken Garden. It was a beautiful day outside, but not wanting to chance the weather we opted for the indoor location. While it was a bit steamy inside (we warned guests ahead of time to dress appropriately), the gardens were gorgeous and exactly what we wanted. The staff was very helpful setting things up ahead of time with me and then being on-site. Como says that you can fit 90 people in the Sunken Garden, but with our guest list of 40 it felt quite full. Your guests must stand (a few chairs are provided if you ask ahead of time), and there is wheelchair access if needed. Beware due to the humidity some musicians do not like to play this venue (we had a classical guitarist who used his 'outdoor' guitar for the ceremony which was not a problem!). One downside is that there isn't really a waiting room area for bride and groom, but we made it work with me hiding out by the restroom area and the groom greeting guests as they arrived.
Reviewed on 07-07-2014
Ashley Dunnwald (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-06-2013
We were double booked initially and had to switch rooms. We actually ended up getting the covered porch room, which is gorgeous and some freebies for are trouble, which helped a lot. We paid to have the fern room extra, which I decorated with luminary bags and it looked like a fairy tale. The room in gorgeous! It is a little more pricey overall and it was really hard to keep the price down. Our main contact switched once during the year, but our new contact Lauren was really helpful. My biggest problem was that there was supposed to be 2 bars open initially and then one was going to shut down after the happy hour. We only had one bar and there was 20-30 minutes at the beginning of dinner with no drinks available. Our guests then waited in a long line during our speeches to get drinks. The service was good. Overall it was a great wedding venue and como was easy to deal with.
Reviewed on 20-07-2013
Wedding Date 22-06-2013
We were double booked initially and had to switch rooms. We actually ended up getting the covered porch room, which is gorgeous and some freebies for are trouble, which helped a lot. We paid to have the fern room extra, which I decorated with luminary bags and it looked like a fairy tale. The room in gorgeous! It is a little more pricey overall and it was really hard to keep the price down. Our main contact switched once during the year, but our new contact Lauren was really helpful. My biggest problem was that there was supposed to be 2 bars open initially and then one was going to shut down after the happy hour. We only had one bar and there was 20-30 minutes at the beginning of dinner with no drinks available. Our guests then waited in a long line during our speeches to get drinks. The service was good. Overall it was a great wedding venue and como was easy to deal with.
Reviewed on 20-07-2013
Claire Stanecki (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-06-2013
We loved the idea of having the reception at the zoo - we rented some of the animals for the cocktail hour, the reception space was great (in the upstairs room with access to the outside porch), and the food was pretty good when we sampled it. The service was a little lacking - before the wedding, our contact person changed and no one ever notified us, we waited much longer than we were told to get the estimate, and at the wedding the champagne wasn't poured until after the toasts. Minor things in hindsight; we ended up with a great wedding in the end!
Reviewed on 18-07-2013
Wedding Date 28-06-2013
We loved the idea of having the reception at the zoo - we rented some of the animals for the cocktail hour, the reception space was great (in the upstairs room with access to the outside porch), and the food was pretty good when we sampled it. The service was a little lacking - before the wedding, our contact person changed and no one ever notified us, we waited much longer than we were told to get the estimate, and at the wedding the champagne wasn't poured until after the toasts. Minor things in hindsight; we ended up with a great wedding in the end!
Reviewed on 18-07-2013
Stephanie Feisthamel (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2013
Como itself was easy to work with, my their in-house catering company not so much. They were also strict on the rental times, which I wish were longer so you wouldn't have to rush the pictures. I wouldn't change the venues though. We had the ceremony in the Sunken Garden, followed by the reception in the Covered Porch. Everything was beautiful!
Reviewed on 07-07-2013
Wedding Date 19-01-2013
Como itself was easy to work with, my their in-house catering company not so much. They were also strict on the rental times, which I wish were longer so you wouldn't have to rush the pictures. I wouldn't change the venues though. We had the ceremony in the Sunken Garden, followed by the reception in the Covered Porch. Everything was beautiful!
Reviewed on 07-07-2013
Megan Jens (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2013
We had our ceremony in the Sunken Gardens. It was absolutely beautiful and we saved a bundle on flowers!\r\rHowever, keep in mind the strict policies. You only get an hour and a half inside the venue. It seems like a lot of time, but it goes by quickly!!\r\rThe Como Weddings staff was responsive to all my emails and requests.
Reviewed on 04-06-2013
Wedding Date 18-05-2013
We had our ceremony in the Sunken Gardens. It was absolutely beautiful and we saved a bundle on flowers!\r\rHowever, keep in mind the strict policies. You only get an hour and a half inside the venue. It seems like a lot of time, but it goes by quickly!!\r\rThe Como Weddings staff was responsive to all my emails and requests.
Reviewed on 04-06-2013
Kalee Hohn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2013
Como Park's sunken garden was absolutely gorgeous! The cost to rent the garden was $1000. \rYou are allowed certain time slots in hour and half increments. Your ceremony and all of your pictures MUST be in this hour and a half time frame. The bridal couple is also allowed in the sunken garden with their photographer during the business hours. Although I admit it was difficult to do this at times due to visitors walking in front or near our photographer. \rYou are allowed up to 90 guests (including your wedding party) and they must stand. Up to 10 chairs are allowed for elderly/parents/children to sit during your ceremony. However your remaining 80 guests must stand.\rIf you can adhere to Como's policies and deal with strict staff then Como makes an elegant and gorgeous place for your ceremony. The flowers and garden are amazing. \rWe were married March 16, 2013 and had the 4:30-6:00pm time slot.
Reviewed on 02-04-2013
Wedding Date 16-03-2013
Como Park's sunken garden was absolutely gorgeous! The cost to rent the garden was $1000. \rYou are allowed certain time slots in hour and half increments. Your ceremony and all of your pictures MUST be in this hour and a half time frame. The bridal couple is also allowed in the sunken garden with their photographer during the business hours. Although I admit it was difficult to do this at times due to visitors walking in front or near our photographer. \rYou are allowed up to 90 guests (including your wedding party) and they must stand. Up to 10 chairs are allowed for elderly/parents/children to sit during your ceremony. However your remaining 80 guests must stand.\rIf you can adhere to Como's policies and deal with strict staff then Como makes an elegant and gorgeous place for your ceremony. The flowers and garden are amazing. \rWe were married March 16, 2013 and had the 4:30-6:00pm time slot.
Reviewed on 02-04-2013
Rianna Mar (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-02-2013
I could not have asked for a more beautiful location for our ceremony. The staff was polite and helpful, and the gardens are AMAZING. Just make sure you get a photographer that is VERY organized because you only get 1.5 hours to do pictures and the ceremony.
Reviewed on 17-02-2013
Wedding Date 02-02-2013
I could not have asked for a more beautiful location for our ceremony. The staff was polite and helpful, and the gardens are AMAZING. Just make sure you get a photographer that is VERY organized because you only get 1.5 hours to do pictures and the ceremony.
Reviewed on 17-02-2013
Christina Chapman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2012
I fell in love with the Sunken Garden the minute I toured it. It is so beautiful - a perfect backdrop for our wedding. We got married on October 12 and everything was perfect. The coordinator was so helpful, yet behind the scenes. I think we did everything by phone! When I walked into the ceremony, everything was in place and wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better venue, thank you to Como Zoo Staff for making my day memorable!
Reviewed on 19-11-2012
Wedding Date 12-10-2012
I fell in love with the Sunken Garden the minute I toured it. It is so beautiful - a perfect backdrop for our wedding. We got married on October 12 and everything was perfect. The coordinator was so helpful, yet behind the scenes. I think we did everything by phone! When I walked into the ceremony, everything was in place and wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better venue, thank you to Como Zoo Staff for making my day memorable!
Reviewed on 19-11-2012
Rene Kalin (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2012
The space is gorgeous!! Our only complaint was the mandatory 19% tip before the actual occasion.
Reviewed on 06-11-2012
Wedding Date 11-10-2012
The space is gorgeous!! Our only complaint was the mandatory 19% tip before the actual occasion.
Reviewed on 06-11-2012
Kate Member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-09-2012
Como was an absolutely breathtaking ceremony venue for our small wedding. I couldn’t have imagined our wedding anywhere else! We worked with Polly most of the time for our event, but had some questions answered by Emily as they came up. They were both very helpful and responsive, and truly wanted us to have the day we imagined. The staff that were at the conservatory on the day of our wedding were fantastic! Plus the Sunken Garden looked amazing for our event, kudos to the botanists who work there! \r\rWe had our reception elsewhere, so I can't comment on that.
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
Wedding Date 22-09-2012
Como was an absolutely breathtaking ceremony venue for our small wedding. I couldn’t have imagined our wedding anywhere else! We worked with Polly most of the time for our event, but had some questions answered by Emily as they came up. They were both very helpful and responsive, and truly wanted us to have the day we imagined. The staff that were at the conservatory on the day of our wedding were fantastic! Plus the Sunken Garden looked amazing for our event, kudos to the botanists who work there! \r\rWe had our reception elsewhere, so I can't comment on that.
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
Justyna Worek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
we had our ceremony at the sunken garden and our party in one of the rooms upstairs. It was really beautiful, the service was great; servers very polite and on top of everything. loved it!
Reviewed on 09-09-2012
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
we had our ceremony at the sunken garden and our party in one of the rooms upstairs. It was really beautiful, the service was great; servers very polite and on top of everything. loved it!
Reviewed on 09-09-2012
Vanessa Engelhart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2012
How do you have a superbly beautiful wedding without breaking bank?\r\rGet married at Como :)\r\rOur ceremony was so beautiful (and fragrant!), and fairly well-priced. Ask what flowers will be there on your wedding to make sure they'll go with your color scheme!
Reviewed on 15-05-2012
Wedding Date 20-04-2012
How do you have a superbly beautiful wedding without breaking bank?\r\rGet married at Como :)\r\rOur ceremony was so beautiful (and fragrant!), and fairly well-priced. Ask what flowers will be there on your wedding to make sure they'll go with your color scheme!
Reviewed on 15-05-2012
Jill Magaard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
We held our wedding ceremony and reception in the Conservatory, and it was simply magical. Because our wedding list was small (65-70 people), we were able to have a cocktail reception in the Sunken Garden, North Garden and Palm Dome after the wedding ceremony. Didn't need a budget for decor, as the conservatory is spectacular, particularly at night. On site event managers and caterers were awesome. Our guests told us that everything about the ceremony was perfect. What a magical setting for our most important day!
Reviewed on 10-04-2012
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
We held our wedding ceremony and reception in the Conservatory, and it was simply magical. Because our wedding list was small (65-70 people), we were able to have a cocktail reception in the Sunken Garden, North Garden and Palm Dome after the wedding ceremony. Didn't need a budget for decor, as the conservatory is spectacular, particularly at night. On site event managers and caterers were awesome. Our guests told us that everything about the ceremony was perfect. What a magical setting for our most important day!
Reviewed on 10-04-2012
Justyne Turch (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-03-2012
The ceremony in the Sunken Garden was magical. The March flowers were bright pinks, purples,yellows and reds. The reception was upstairs in the Rainforest room and it was nice to be able to go right there after ceremony.
Reviewed on 29-03-2012
Wedding Date 11-03-2012
The ceremony in the Sunken Garden was magical. The March flowers were bright pinks, purples,yellows and reds. The reception was upstairs in the Rainforest room and it was nice to be able to go right there after ceremony.
Reviewed on 29-03-2012
Jennifer Degel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-02-2012
What an amazing place to get married! Our ceremony was in the sunken garden and it is the most beautiful place to have a wedding! The flowers and grounds are so well kept. Our pictures look awesome. Lancer Catering does the food and everyone commented how good it was. I heard from several people that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. One patron even said it was the best steak they have ever had. Would recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 28-02-2012
Wedding Date 10-02-2012
What an amazing place to get married! Our ceremony was in the sunken garden and it is the most beautiful place to have a wedding! The flowers and grounds are so well kept. Our pictures look awesome. Lancer Catering does the food and everyone commented how good it was. I heard from several people that it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. One patron even said it was the best steak they have ever had. Would recommend this venue to anyone.
Reviewed on 28-02-2012
Kimberly Wisbar (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-12-2011
The Sunken Garden was a great place for a wedding ceremony! The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the floral arrangements were beautiful!
Reviewed on 29-12-2011
Wedding Date 08-12-2011
The Sunken Garden was a great place for a wedding ceremony! The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the floral arrangements were beautiful!
Reviewed on 29-12-2011
Sandy Jelen (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2011
My husband and I had a small wedding (fewer than 20 guests) at the Sunken Garden at Como. We asked Como for available dates in Oct & Nov and they responded with many options. We selected a date and they sent us the contract. \r\rHowever, several weeks later, I saw some information on their website about them changing the flowers in the garden in late fall. I emailed Como for more info, and was told they would be changing the flowers the week of our wedding, and may not finish the change until as late as 30 minutes prior to our ceremony start. They ended up finishing 1-2 days early. The day prior to our wedding, we went to see the garden, and saw that almost none of the flowers were open since they had just finished being planted. I tried to call their rental coordinators, but received an out of office voicemail saying they would be out until the day after our wedding. We had selected the Sunken Garden for the flowers, and were very disappointed that it was almost solid green. When I spoke with a manager after our wedding, he did not express any remorse and would not concede that there was any customer service issue. Even though we were open to various dates and no one ever told us that there was a chance that the flowers wouldn't be open on the date that we selected, he didn't feel that was a problem.\r\rBetween the venue not looking as we were led to believe it would and the coordinators being completed unavailable for any issues the day before or day of our wedding, we were very disappointed with their customer service.\r\rIf you are considering booking your ceremony here, I would be sure to ask a lot of questions about any changes to the flowers before putting down your deposit, so you're not disappointed or misled as we were.
Reviewed on 01-12-2011
Wedding Date 04-11-2011
My husband and I had a small wedding (fewer than 20 guests) at the Sunken Garden at Como. We asked Como for available dates in Oct & Nov and they responded with many options. We selected a date and they sent us the contract. \r\rHowever, several weeks later, I saw some information on their website about them changing the flowers in the garden in late fall. I emailed Como for more info, and was told they would be changing the flowers the week of our wedding, and may not finish the change until as late as 30 minutes prior to our ceremony start. They ended up finishing 1-2 days early. The day prior to our wedding, we went to see the garden, and saw that almost none of the flowers were open since they had just finished being planted. I tried to call their rental coordinators, but received an out of office voicemail saying they would be out until the day after our wedding. We had selected the Sunken Garden for the flowers, and were very disappointed that it was almost solid green. When I spoke with a manager after our wedding, he did not express any remorse and would not concede that there was any customer service issue. Even though we were open to various dates and no one ever told us that there was a chance that the flowers wouldn't be open on the date that we selected, he didn't feel that was a problem.\r\rBetween the venue not looking as we were led to believe it would and the coordinators being completed unavailable for any issues the day before or day of our wedding, we were very disappointed with their customer service.\r\rIf you are considering booking your ceremony here, I would be sure to ask a lot of questions about any changes to the flowers before putting down your deposit, so you're not disappointed or misled as we were.
Reviewed on 01-12-2011
Carla Schill (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2011
Everything was beautiful and the employees went above and beyond to help my wedding party with some final touches.\rI was slightly disappointed that they only set the chairs out against the wall, my mother in law ended up setting them up with my groom.
Reviewed on 26-10-2011
Wedding Date 09-10-2011
Everything was beautiful and the employees went above and beyond to help my wedding party with some final touches.\rI was slightly disappointed that they only set the chairs out against the wall, my mother in law ended up setting them up with my groom.
Reviewed on 26-10-2011
Melanie Mobley (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
This was an absolutely beautiful place for my wedding. The pictures were amazing! We had our wedding in the conservatory and the reception in the Rainforest Auditorium. They took care of all the set-up and take down. Any decorations I brought were my responsibility. I would say the only negative was that we were rushed along a bit by the staff. We had reserved the conservatory from 6:30-8pm. We were kicked out during pictures at exactly 8pm, so be sure to have a watch with! They also rushed us to cut the cake, but we weren't even done eating! I don't know if many people even saw us cut it because they were still eating as well. Overall I had a good experience and I do not regret it!
Reviewed on 09-10-2011
Wedding Date 03-09-2011
This was an absolutely beautiful place for my wedding. The pictures were amazing! We had our wedding in the conservatory and the reception in the Rainforest Auditorium. They took care of all the set-up and take down. Any decorations I brought were my responsibility. I would say the only negative was that we were rushed along a bit by the staff. We had reserved the conservatory from 6:30-8pm. We were kicked out during pictures at exactly 8pm, so be sure to have a watch with! They also rushed us to cut the cake, but we weren't even done eating! I don't know if many people even saw us cut it because they were still eating as well. Overall I had a good experience and I do not regret it!
Reviewed on 09-10-2011
jean jordan (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Its very beautiful being surrounded by exotic and rare flowers while saying your vows
Reviewed on 07-08-2011
Wedding Date 23-07-2011
Its very beautiful being surrounded by exotic and rare flowers while saying your vows
Reviewed on 07-08-2011
Jodi Sayotovich (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2010
We got married at the sunken garden at Como Zoo, it was absolutley amazing! The smells from the flowers, made it even more welcoming! \rWe have great pictures!
Reviewed on 20-05-2011
Wedding Date 18-09-2010
We got married at the sunken garden at Como Zoo, it was absolutley amazing! The smells from the flowers, made it even more welcoming! \rWe have great pictures!
Reviewed on 20-05-2011
Tirza Ludwig (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had our groom's dinner catered by Famous Dave's at Como Park, it was a great way to include one of our favorite places into the wedding. The weater was beautiful, easy to book & use. Everyone enjoyed it!
Reviewed on 05-05-2011
We had our groom's dinner catered by Famous Dave's at Como Park, it was a great way to include one of our favorite places into the wedding. The weater was beautiful, easy to book & use. Everyone enjoyed it!
Reviewed on 05-05-2011
Megann Johnson (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2010
Small room for approx 75 guests ~ no extra flowers needed, room is in bloom. Lighting is perfect. Time restrictions to be aware of.
Reviewed on 31-03-2011
Wedding Date 17-09-2010
Small room for approx 75 guests ~ no extra flowers needed, room is in bloom. Lighting is perfect. Time restrictions to be aware of.
Reviewed on 31-03-2011
April Mead (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-12-2010
The Conservatory was simply gorgeous for a winter wedding. The room was filled with red and pink pointsettas. We had the room reserved for two hours. They were very strict about the exact times of the contract. The pictures turned out better when the sun was still out, but I would recommend having some pictures taken outside with true light. This was a great place to get married, I only wish we had more time.
Reviewed on 23-01-2011
Wedding Date 19-12-2010
The Conservatory was simply gorgeous for a winter wedding. The room was filled with red and pink pointsettas. We had the room reserved for two hours. They were very strict about the exact times of the contract. The pictures turned out better when the sun was still out, but I would recommend having some pictures taken outside with true light. This was a great place to get married, I only wish we had more time.
Reviewed on 23-01-2011
Sara Conrad (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
We were originally reserved in the Excedra outdoorspacefor our ceremony. Unfortunately, some storm damage made it unusable. We were moved to our choice of the indoor gardens with no change in fees,but I was not notified of the damage or change until 5 days before the wedding (when I called them to confirm arrival details).
Reviewed on 27-11-2010
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
We were originally reserved in the Excedra outdoorspacefor our ceremony. Unfortunately, some storm damage made it unusable. We were moved to our choice of the indoor gardens with no change in fees,but I was not notified of the damage or change until 5 days before the wedding (when I called them to confirm arrival details).
Reviewed on 27-11-2010
Alyssa Warne (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2010
Definitely worth the beauty of the site itself, but it was very difficult to work within the time constraints and to not be able to dress at the site was not very convenient.
Reviewed on 15-11-2010
Wedding Date 22-10-2010
Definitely worth the beauty of the site itself, but it was very difficult to work within the time constraints and to not be able to dress at the site was not very convenient.
Reviewed on 15-11-2010
Tonya Challans (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2010
Enjoyed the Sunken Garden... Breath-taking. The staff is friendly and willing to help with all the crazy questions that come up with planning a wedding. My only complaint is you only get the space for an hour and a half, so short SHORT ceremony in order to squeeze in pictures of the bridal party and family.
Reviewed on 27-10-2010
Wedding Date 10-10-2010
Enjoyed the Sunken Garden... Breath-taking. The staff is friendly and willing to help with all the crazy questions that come up with planning a wedding. My only complaint is you only get the space for an hour and a half, so short SHORT ceremony in order to squeeze in pictures of the bridal party and family.
Reviewed on 27-10-2010
Paula Docken Blair (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2010
We were married in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Sunken Garden. Not only was it nice not to have to decorate, the contacts for weddings there were great to work with. They were helpful when I had questions and returned emails promptly. They made it SO easy! I would recommend this location to anyone looking for an intimate and GORGEOUS setting...
Reviewed on 27-10-2010
Wedding Date 01-10-2010
We were married in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Sunken Garden. Not only was it nice not to have to decorate, the contacts for weddings there were great to work with. They were helpful when I had questions and returned emails promptly. They made it SO easy! I would recommend this location to anyone looking for an intimate and GORGEOUS setting...
Reviewed on 27-10-2010
SHANNA SETHER (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
As the Mother of the Bride, I was overjoyed to hear the wonderful comments our guests were making. The beautiful sunken garden was the perfect ceremony setting. They even let us use Charlie, the couple's labrador, as ring bearer. \r We had to hurry for setting up our sound equipment. The doors are locked until 6:30 and we only had an hour for the ceremony and pictures. That didn't work and we ended up taking family pics in the fern room (which was included-awesome).\r The wait staff was very professional and helpful to the guests. Everyone commented that the food was the very best they ever had at a wedding. Our menu consisted of assorted appetizers and chef performance shrimp. The food would be rated A++++\r We were lucky the evening turned out so beautiful as our guests had to wait outside until the doors were unlocked.Everyone mingled and caught up with visiting relatives. No one seemed to mind.\r I would highly recommend Denise Turner and Como Park Conservatory to anyone.
Reviewed on 12-10-2010
Wedding Date 25-09-2010
As the Mother of the Bride, I was overjoyed to hear the wonderful comments our guests were making. The beautiful sunken garden was the perfect ceremony setting. They even let us use Charlie, the couple's labrador, as ring bearer. \r We had to hurry for setting up our sound equipment. The doors are locked until 6:30 and we only had an hour for the ceremony and pictures. That didn't work and we ended up taking family pics in the fern room (which was included-awesome).\r The wait staff was very professional and helpful to the guests. Everyone commented that the food was the very best they ever had at a wedding. Our menu consisted of assorted appetizers and chef performance shrimp. The food would be rated A++++\r We were lucky the evening turned out so beautiful as our guests had to wait outside until the doors were unlocked.Everyone mingled and caught up with visiting relatives. No one seemed to mind.\r I would highly recommend Denise Turner and Como Park Conservatory to anyone.
Reviewed on 12-10-2010
Debra Hope (parent) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
Como Park and Zoo is a beautiful place to have a wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony. The garden was beautiful. It is also a public place and very busy so it wasn't very private. the reception room in the visitor center was very nice.
Reviewed on 14-09-2010
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
Como Park and Zoo is a beautiful place to have a wedding. We had an outdoor ceremony. The garden was beautiful. It is also a public place and very busy so it wasn't very private. the reception room in the visitor center was very nice.
Reviewed on 14-09-2010
Allison Maitland (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2010
The Conservatory was very beautiful and made the pictures all the more memorable. It was pretty expensive for the short time we were there. Additionally, having to wait for the doors to re-open after public hours was inconvenient, considering it was already 7pm.
Reviewed on 30-08-2010
Wedding Date 07-05-2010
The Conservatory was very beautiful and made the pictures all the more memorable. It was pretty expensive for the short time we were there. Additionally, having to wait for the doors to re-open after public hours was inconvenient, considering it was already 7pm.
Reviewed on 30-08-2010
Rachel Stoltz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2010
I loved the setting. The only thing that I did not enjoy was the limited availability since it is a public location. All in all, the place was perfect for our style of wedding and made for beautiful pictures.
Reviewed on 29-08-2010
Wedding Date 04-06-2010
I loved the setting. The only thing that I did not enjoy was the limited availability since it is a public location. All in all, the place was perfect for our style of wedding and made for beautiful pictures.
Reviewed on 29-08-2010
Brigid Dahl (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
The ceremony site was beautiful but beware of a lot of sunshine. We got sunburned because who thinks of sunscreen on their wedding day. The sunburn was the only down side, however, and I would recommend the Excedra to everyone.
Reviewed on 14-08-2010
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
The ceremony site was beautiful but beware of a lot of sunshine. We got sunburned because who thinks of sunscreen on their wedding day. The sunburn was the only down side, however, and I would recommend the Excedra to everyone.
Reviewed on 14-08-2010
Rhiannon Tokarz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2008
I loved the backdrop for pictures in the Conservatory. Staff was very nice & helpful.;They have many time constraints. I really had to keep an eye on things they day of so that I got everything I had paid for. They forgot to bring an extra keg upstairs and I had a hard time getting it taken off our bill.
Reviewed on 14-02-2009
67 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.46 out of 5.0Wedding Date 09-08-2008
I loved the backdrop for pictures in the Conservatory. Staff was very nice & helpful.;They have many time constraints. I really had to keep an eye on things they day of so that I got everything I had paid for. They forgot to bring an extra keg upstairs and I had a hard time getting it taken off our bill.
Reviewed on 14-02-2009
Contact Info for Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/comozooconservatory/?hc_ref=newsfeed | |
| X (Twitter) | Como Park Zoo & Conservatory |
| Como Park Zoo & Conservatory | |
| Website | comozooconservatory.org |
| Phone | (651) 487-8282 |
| Address | 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN, 55103 |
| robin.fortney@lancercatering.com |
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