Storybook Gardens
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About This Vendor
Storybook Gardens; Changing the Way You Say I Do!
Something Special, Something Unique, Something affordable.... Just an hour and twenty minutes outside the city. Sitting right off of Interstate 88, interstate 39. No one is too far away! Storybook Gardens specializes in ALL elite custom design and décor and at NO EXTRA COST. We want your day to be as unique as YOU without breaking the bank. Truly BIG city Elegance Without the BIG city COST!
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet, Woman-owned Business
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBackyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Park, Tented, Trees, Vineyard & Winery
Business AttributesWoman-owned Business
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Storybook Gardens Reviews
Melissa Dennhardt (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Our day was absolutely magical! There was no way I’d would in a million years be able to make it as beautiful as Angie and Jana and their team did! Angie was our coordinator and she is absolutely the most wonderful woman! She made this process so and so stress free! I definitely think I gave her some stress back because only three months out I had to have back surgery- Angie was so kind and caring she sent me a get well card and made the last leg of the journey comforting as a bride who is laid up in bed and can’t make decisions due to medications she reassured me that everything was going to be ok! Through out the whole night everyone kept checking in on me to make sure I was doing ok being on my feet so long! We chose to stay at the suites they offer and it made the getting ready morning so much more special- we were the first to stay in them and the only things I would change about the suite was have them run the water longer before we got there- they were fresh out of winterization lol. The venue was absolutely stunning and everyone raved about how beautiful it was and the staff was great! All our visions came true for the design! I highly suggest going with the photographer they recommended and they also picked out an amazing dj and Skye and her team for make up and hair! 💗 THANK YOU Angie and everyone at SBG for making our day more than perfect ❤️❤️( I could write SO much more about how truly amazing SBG is!)
Reviewed on 15-06-2023
Our day was absolutely magical! There was no way I’d would in a million years be able to make it as beautiful as Angie and Jana and their team did! Angie was our coordinator and she is absolutely the most wonderful woman! She made this process so and so stress free! I definitely think I gave her some stress back because only three months out I had to have back surgery- Angie was so kind and caring she sent me a get well card and made the last leg of the journey comforting as a bride who is laid up in bed and can’t make decisions due to medications she reassured me that everything was going to be ok! Through out the whole night everyone kept checking in on me to make sure I was doing ok being on my feet so long! We chose to stay at the suites they offer and it made the getting ready morning so much more special- we were the first to stay in them and the only things I would change about the suite was have them run the water longer before we got there- they were fresh out of winterization lol. The venue was absolutely stunning and everyone raved about how beautiful it was and the staff was great! All our visions came true for the design! I highly suggest going with the photographer they recommended and they also picked out an amazing dj and Skye and her team for make up and hair! 💗 THANK YOU Angie and everyone at SBG for making our day more than perfect ❤️❤️( I could write SO much more about how truly amazing SBG is!)
Reviewed on 15-06-2023
Jane J (other) 1 out of 5 Rating
The venue itself is beautiful, unfortunately there is no organization or systems in place. Communication was well below what one would except for such an important events, in the lead up and in the actual day of. We felt we were having to direct the coordinator and assistant for the smallest of things. The term “quiet quitting” was thrown around quite a bit..
Reviewed on 15-10-2023
The venue itself is beautiful, unfortunately there is no organization or systems in place. Communication was well below what one would except for such an important events, in the lead up and in the actual day of. We felt we were having to direct the coordinator and assistant for the smallest of things. The term “quiet quitting” was thrown around quite a bit..
Reviewed on 15-10-2023
Emmie Huddleston (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I have so much to say and I don't know where to start.Jana (the owner) is the true definition of dedicated. We first met her in March/April of 2022 when we first toured the venue. It was our first and only venue tour before we booked the wedding. After meeting with her, I knew this was the place for me and my husband to get married at. The property, the details, the packages were all too good to be true. But, they were true. She was sweet, caring, and very understanding of us. We clicked, and we felt comfortable. We felt very at home. I couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else.Angie was our decor/coordinator/therapist/designer/bff during this whole process. Never in a million years did I want to have a biggish wedding because of all the stress of details/planning. Let me tell you something...Angie took it all off my shoulders. She took my Pinterest and designed my absolute dream. No no scratch that. It wasn't my dream. IT WAS BETTER! She dealt with some family drama and handled it with grace (and we couldn't be more thankful for that). We had so many compliments about how beautiful our center pieces and our floral was and that was all because of Angie. She calmed us down when we got stressed. She made sure special moments were built in for us. She just made our day so incredible. I would do it all over again and again and not ever change a single thing. That's how perfect it was.If you're thinking of booking your wedding or party at Storybook Gardens, you will not regret it for a second. I never ever second guessed myself with any of this. I can't take the credit for anything, other than showing up on the day of.Jana & Angie - Thank you for making our dreams come true. We will forever be grateful. We can't wait to return one day with our kiddos and tell them all about our perfect day.
Reviewed on 13-08-2023
I have so much to say and I don't know where to start.Jana (the owner) is the true definition of dedicated. We first met her in March/April of 2022 when we first toured the venue. It was our first and only venue tour before we booked the wedding. After meeting with her, I knew this was the place for me and my husband to get married at. The property, the details, the packages were all too good to be true. But, they were true. She was sweet, caring, and very understanding of us. We clicked, and we felt comfortable. We felt very at home. I couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else.Angie was our decor/coordinator/therapist/designer/bff during this whole process. Never in a million years did I want to have a biggish wedding because of all the stress of details/planning. Let me tell you something...Angie took it all off my shoulders. She took my Pinterest and designed my absolute dream. No no scratch that. It wasn't my dream. IT WAS BETTER! She dealt with some family drama and handled it with grace (and we couldn't be more thankful for that). We had so many compliments about how beautiful our center pieces and our floral was and that was all because of Angie. She calmed us down when we got stressed. She made sure special moments were built in for us. She just made our day so incredible. I would do it all over again and again and not ever change a single thing. That's how perfect it was.If you're thinking of booking your wedding or party at Storybook Gardens, you will not regret it for a second. I never ever second guessed myself with any of this. I can't take the credit for anything, other than showing up on the day of.Jana & Angie - Thank you for making our dreams come true. We will forever be grateful. We can't wait to return one day with our kiddos and tell them all about our perfect day.
Reviewed on 13-08-2023
Alex Cates (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
Storybook Gardes was a truly gorgeous venue, wonderful team, and I can't imagine we would have had the wedding we wanted without them.We worked with Angie, and she was amazing to work with. When we chose Storybook, we described it as they allowed us to control what we wanted to control (namely the food) and they took care of the rest (like the decorations). Now having gone through it, I would say it's more than that. Whether it was the design process, connections to amazing vendors, or scheduling the day to makes sure we get the most out of it, Angie and her team took care of all the minutiae so that we could focus adding the small touches that made the wedding OUR wedding. Did I mention that all that work is included with the venue?Overall, just a wonderful experience that I would recommend to any couple.
Reviewed on 07-10-2022
Wedding Date 25-09-2022
Storybook Gardes was a truly gorgeous venue, wonderful team, and I can't imagine we would have had the wedding we wanted without them.We worked with Angie, and she was amazing to work with. When we chose Storybook, we described it as they allowed us to control what we wanted to control (namely the food) and they took care of the rest (like the decorations). Now having gone through it, I would say it's more than that. Whether it was the design process, connections to amazing vendors, or scheduling the day to makes sure we get the most out of it, Angie and her team took care of all the minutiae so that we could focus adding the small touches that made the wedding OUR wedding. Did I mention that all that work is included with the venue?Overall, just a wonderful experience that I would recommend to any couple.
Reviewed on 07-10-2022
Lucas Cepiel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-07-2022
Storybook was fantastic from start to finish. They calmly and expertly guided us through the wedding planning process, which we were very apprehensive about. Miranda was our main contact and she organized most of the wedding, coordinated with vendors, designed the decor, and much more. The location was beautiful, and the decorations and design of everything else was also fantastic. Our guests keep telling us how this was the most unique and pretty wedding they've ever been to! I'm so glad we found and picked storybook as our venue. I was also requested by my guests to mention someone on the staff named Jake, who they found really great on the wedding day. So thank you Miranda, Jake, and Jana and the rest of staff for all your work making our day awesome. I couldn't recommend storybook enough to anyone reading this review. Go give them a call and a tour!
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
Wedding Date 01-07-2022
Storybook was fantastic from start to finish. They calmly and expertly guided us through the wedding planning process, which we were very apprehensive about. Miranda was our main contact and she organized most of the wedding, coordinated with vendors, designed the decor, and much more. The location was beautiful, and the decorations and design of everything else was also fantastic. Our guests keep telling us how this was the most unique and pretty wedding they've ever been to! I'm so glad we found and picked storybook as our venue. I was also requested by my guests to mention someone on the staff named Jake, who they found really great on the wedding day. So thank you Miranda, Jake, and Jana and the rest of staff for all your work making our day awesome. I couldn't recommend storybook enough to anyone reading this review. Go give them a call and a tour!
Reviewed on 21-07-2022
Miranda Stoddard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
I am just so happy that we chose Storybook for our wedding! The day was all we could have wished for! Angie was absolutely incredible and so so helpful throughout whole process! Storybook makes everything so easy, and it’s budget friendly!!! All the vendors they recommend, exceeded our expectations as well. Jon Larson is literally the best photographer ever! He knows Storybook inside and out, and he makes everything so comfortable and fun! Plus he has some of the most incredible photos you will ever see! We got so many compliments from guests saying how beautiful and fun the day was! Everyone here is truly incredible. I’m so happy Storybook was a big part in our special day that we will never forget! Best decision ever and I couldn’t recommend them more!!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Wedding Date 03-07-2022
I am just so happy that we chose Storybook for our wedding! The day was all we could have wished for! Angie was absolutely incredible and so so helpful throughout whole process! Storybook makes everything so easy, and it’s budget friendly!!! All the vendors they recommend, exceeded our expectations as well. Jon Larson is literally the best photographer ever! He knows Storybook inside and out, and he makes everything so comfortable and fun! Plus he has some of the most incredible photos you will ever see! We got so many compliments from guests saying how beautiful and fun the day was! Everyone here is truly incredible. I’m so happy Storybook was a big part in our special day that we will never forget! Best decision ever and I couldn’t recommend them more!!
Reviewed on 15-07-2022
Makenna Bianchi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2021
It is so hard to know where to begin but WOW what a venue!!!! My husband and I just got married at Storybook on 10/3 and our big day couldn’t have gone any smoother. Not only are there a variety of locations to choose from, but every inch of their grounds are absolutely beautiful. Our event manager was Angie and she was a complete pleasure to work with and was on top of everything for us. We could not have asked for a better manager!! Storybook Gardens is unique in the sense of you can truly give them your entire vision and any special requests and they will work with you, listen to you, and go above and beyond to give you everything you ask for and more. The ENTIRE team is 10/10- for such a stressful, chaotic day there was not a single thing that went wrong. I am still in complete awe when I think about it, everyone that works for this venue is incredible- sooo many of our guests have reached out saying the same and that it was the best ran wedding they’ve ever been to! The decor was absolutely gorgeous & they even have an extremely gifted calligrapher who did our beautiful signs. I could go on for days about our wonderful experience with SBG, but to sum it up just do yourself a favor and don’t even think, just book your wedding with Storybook. I promise you will not regret it and won’t be in better hands!!!! Jana, Angie, Miranda, and everyone else- THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!
Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Wedding Date 03-10-2021
It is so hard to know where to begin but WOW what a venue!!!! My husband and I just got married at Storybook on 10/3 and our big day couldn’t have gone any smoother. Not only are there a variety of locations to choose from, but every inch of their grounds are absolutely beautiful. Our event manager was Angie and she was a complete pleasure to work with and was on top of everything for us. We could not have asked for a better manager!! Storybook Gardens is unique in the sense of you can truly give them your entire vision and any special requests and they will work with you, listen to you, and go above and beyond to give you everything you ask for and more. The ENTIRE team is 10/10- for such a stressful, chaotic day there was not a single thing that went wrong. I am still in complete awe when I think about it, everyone that works for this venue is incredible- sooo many of our guests have reached out saying the same and that it was the best ran wedding they’ve ever been to! The decor was absolutely gorgeous & they even have an extremely gifted calligrapher who did our beautiful signs. I could go on for days about our wonderful experience with SBG, but to sum it up just do yourself a favor and don’t even think, just book your wedding with Storybook. I promise you will not regret it and won’t be in better hands!!!! Jana, Angie, Miranda, and everyone else- THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!
Reviewed on 06-10-2021
Lindsey Carroll (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2021
I can not rave about this venue enough! The SBG team Jana, Miranda, Angie & Renee are so amazing, detailed oriented and pulled out one of the most spectacular breathtaking events ever! Not only is the venue and everything that is included in the price worth the money but the professionalism of the team and kindness they have shown is out of this world.They truly put their heart and soul into each and every event and I am so grateful to have had them by my side through one of the biggest events of my life.xoxo thank you SBG
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Wedding Date 17-09-2021
I can not rave about this venue enough! The SBG team Jana, Miranda, Angie & Renee are so amazing, detailed oriented and pulled out one of the most spectacular breathtaking events ever! Not only is the venue and everything that is included in the price worth the money but the professionalism of the team and kindness they have shown is out of this world.They truly put their heart and soul into each and every event and I am so grateful to have had them by my side through one of the biggest events of my life.xoxo thank you SBG
Reviewed on 22-09-2021
Liz Simonelli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
Working with Storybook was fantastic! We were nervous about finding a venue but when we saw Storybook and walked the grounds we knew it was a perfect fit! We got married on August 20th, 2021 with our ceremony at the pond and the reception in the tent. We had a vision of an outdoor wedding and Storybook took that vision and made it into an even better reality. Everything they put together for us was so beautiful and the Storybook staff are so kind. Jana was fantastic and we love how she runs her business. Our coordinator, Angie, was so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable. She was always available for contact and helped corral our crazy group the day of. We couldn't have done it without Angie! I have recommended Storybook to other brides already and will continue to recommend them. I am so happy we found such a wonderful venue for the best day of our lives! :)
Reviewed on 15-09-2021
Wedding Date 20-08-2021
Working with Storybook was fantastic! We were nervous about finding a venue but when we saw Storybook and walked the grounds we knew it was a perfect fit! We got married on August 20th, 2021 with our ceremony at the pond and the reception in the tent. We had a vision of an outdoor wedding and Storybook took that vision and made it into an even better reality. Everything they put together for us was so beautiful and the Storybook staff are so kind. Jana was fantastic and we love how she runs her business. Our coordinator, Angie, was so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable. She was always available for contact and helped corral our crazy group the day of. We couldn't have done it without Angie! I have recommended Storybook to other brides already and will continue to recommend them. I am so happy we found such a wonderful venue for the best day of our lives! :)
Reviewed on 15-09-2021
Anissa Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
My husband and had our reception at Storybook Gardens in Oct. of 2019. We absolutely LOVED it, it was more then what we ever could have asked for. Every single thing we came up with they made happen and the staff were all very nice and helpful during every aspect of the wedding from the planning to the little stuff during the wedding. It was so easy to get in contact with them for ever little question or concern I had. Having our wedding reception here made the day so much easier and less stressful. We just go to enjoy the day and not have to worry about any of the last minute things. All of our guests kept telling us how beautiful it was and I couldn't agree more!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Wedding Date 04-10-2019
My husband and had our reception at Storybook Gardens in Oct. of 2019. We absolutely LOVED it, it was more then what we ever could have asked for. Every single thing we came up with they made happen and the staff were all very nice and helpful during every aspect of the wedding from the planning to the little stuff during the wedding. It was so easy to get in contact with them for ever little question or concern I had. Having our wedding reception here made the day so much easier and less stressful. We just go to enjoy the day and not have to worry about any of the last minute things. All of our guests kept telling us how beautiful it was and I couldn't agree more!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Alicia Senko (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
This is a long overdue review for for the incredible job Storybook Gardens did for my wedding this past August. Picking out a venue was an overwhelming experience and after the very first time we met Jana, we felt total relief because we knew the search was over, and we had found our perfect fit. Storybook is an incredibly beautiful venue with so many versatile options for for ceremonies and receptions! I was set on having an outdoor wedding, but my mind was put at ease knowing we had plenty of beautiful options for backup rain plans. Jana and the rest of the staff at Storybook were absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process. They were easy to communicate with, and did such an incredible job taking my vision for my wedding and turning it into a reality. They have such a nice, relaxed process for finding out what you have in mind, and if you don’t know, they offer great suggestions! So many things I just didn’t have a clue about and I just left it in their hands and they made it beautiful. I literally just can’t put into words how breathtaking and perfect everything was, and how little work I actually had to do. Seriously, Jana and her team worked their butts off to make the day go smooth and it did. The whole thing was seamless, and wonderful! The most incredible part is how affordable it actually was for everything I got!! I literally had three wedding planners/day of coordinators/ hair+makeup/dj/affordable live floral arrangements/tables+chairs/linens and so much other stuff that other venues charge insane fees for, for a ridiculously reasonable price. I am beyond thankful that I stumbled upon Storybook Gardens, because they really did give me the most magical day. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Reviewed on 04-11-2019
Wedding Date 09-08-2019
This is a long overdue review for for the incredible job Storybook Gardens did for my wedding this past August. Picking out a venue was an overwhelming experience and after the very first time we met Jana, we felt total relief because we knew the search was over, and we had found our perfect fit. Storybook is an incredibly beautiful venue with so many versatile options for for ceremonies and receptions! I was set on having an outdoor wedding, but my mind was put at ease knowing we had plenty of beautiful options for backup rain plans. Jana and the rest of the staff at Storybook were absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process. They were easy to communicate with, and did such an incredible job taking my vision for my wedding and turning it into a reality. They have such a nice, relaxed process for finding out what you have in mind, and if you don’t know, they offer great suggestions! So many things I just didn’t have a clue about and I just left it in their hands and they made it beautiful. I literally just can’t put into words how breathtaking and perfect everything was, and how little work I actually had to do. Seriously, Jana and her team worked their butts off to make the day go smooth and it did. The whole thing was seamless, and wonderful! The most incredible part is how affordable it actually was for everything I got!! I literally had three wedding planners/day of coordinators/ hair+makeup/dj/affordable live floral arrangements/tables+chairs/linens and so much other stuff that other venues charge insane fees for, for a ridiculously reasonable price. I am beyond thankful that I stumbled upon Storybook Gardens, because they really did give me the most magical day. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Reviewed on 04-11-2019
Hunter Gentry (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
The weather was totally not what we were expecting and the day still was an absolute joy. The venue was beautiful and exactly what we had pictured it to be when completed. Miranda and Natalie conferenced with us about our vision and brought it to life, even in bad weather. Now let me preface this by saying it didn’t rain the actual day of the ceremony and reception, but the entire week before. The venue was a little sloppy, muddy, rainy air was still hovering around with a new cold breeze of 60 degrees floating through. Not expected for the last weekend of September. I, the bride, was freezing walking down the isle. But, the rest of the night I don’t remember the weather because there was so much going on and I was always active. It ceremony, a breeze. Simple and we didn’t even have a rehearsal. Then the reception, fun and stress free, mostly. We had some minor issues with outside vendors but Miranda handled them promptly so we could go on enjoying our evening. Overall the day was lovely, even with things minor issues, nothing was big enough to even be noticed or bother us. The day was our perfect day.Positives:It was pretty darn beautiful. So many details and little touches were made to add to our overall theme, and there wasn’t really much of a preview. You don’t get to see the venue until the day of, and while that slightly concerned me, it was one less thing I had to “set up”. Our vision was put together with ease. The bridal suite was perfect, warm, and a good home base. It is a little smaller for how big my dress was, and for how big my family was, but we managed. The aesthetic is beautiful for photographs and worked greatly with our theme.The helpful crew rocked! Well, as long as communication happens on both ends, the process is a smooth ride. Miranda and Natalie were the go-to people for prep, and answered any of our questions easily and within a few days (by email, our preference).The estate itself is so pretty, no matter what time of year. Plenty of hidden gems on the acres and great spots for photography. We really enjoyed the different bridges and the true outdoor venue so that we and our guests could take in the natural beauty of the earth.Negatives:The grooms suite. Due to our weather, the groom and groomsmen were put into the pavilion building. Seems great right? Well, yes and no. My husband was trying to get ready with the guys and have their own “boys space” like he expected, but the pavilion is also the location of the restrooms. He felt like he never had any space to himself before everything got started. A bit different to my space as the bridal suite was an entire untouched building. Separate spaces is great but maybe more emphasis to the men’s side as well.The order of doing things and planning… well that was extremely confusing. While I wouldn’t change venues, I do believe the structure of employees and who handles what and at what time needs to be altered. At one point, I went five months from not hearing from anyone. And then at random times I would be speaking with one employee, then get referred to another, then back to another. It was just confusing. The biggest issue of all of this is we didn’t nail down a plan until about just three weeks before the wedding date. A meeting, or multiple meetings (phone or sit down) should be required at different times to really get things rolling and have questions answered, sooner than later. It left me as a very anxious bride up until the week before.
Reviewed on 03-11-2019
Wedding Date 28-09-2019
The weather was totally not what we were expecting and the day still was an absolute joy. The venue was beautiful and exactly what we had pictured it to be when completed. Miranda and Natalie conferenced with us about our vision and brought it to life, even in bad weather. Now let me preface this by saying it didn’t rain the actual day of the ceremony and reception, but the entire week before. The venue was a little sloppy, muddy, rainy air was still hovering around with a new cold breeze of 60 degrees floating through. Not expected for the last weekend of September. I, the bride, was freezing walking down the isle. But, the rest of the night I don’t remember the weather because there was so much going on and I was always active. It ceremony, a breeze. Simple and we didn’t even have a rehearsal. Then the reception, fun and stress free, mostly. We had some minor issues with outside vendors but Miranda handled them promptly so we could go on enjoying our evening. Overall the day was lovely, even with things minor issues, nothing was big enough to even be noticed or bother us. The day was our perfect day.Positives:It was pretty darn beautiful. So many details and little touches were made to add to our overall theme, and there wasn’t really much of a preview. You don’t get to see the venue until the day of, and while that slightly concerned me, it was one less thing I had to “set up”. Our vision was put together with ease. The bridal suite was perfect, warm, and a good home base. It is a little smaller for how big my dress was, and for how big my family was, but we managed. The aesthetic is beautiful for photographs and worked greatly with our theme.The helpful crew rocked! Well, as long as communication happens on both ends, the process is a smooth ride. Miranda and Natalie were the go-to people for prep, and answered any of our questions easily and within a few days (by email, our preference).The estate itself is so pretty, no matter what time of year. Plenty of hidden gems on the acres and great spots for photography. We really enjoyed the different bridges and the true outdoor venue so that we and our guests could take in the natural beauty of the earth.Negatives:The grooms suite. Due to our weather, the groom and groomsmen were put into the pavilion building. Seems great right? Well, yes and no. My husband was trying to get ready with the guys and have their own “boys space” like he expected, but the pavilion is also the location of the restrooms. He felt like he never had any space to himself before everything got started. A bit different to my space as the bridal suite was an entire untouched building. Separate spaces is great but maybe more emphasis to the men’s side as well.The order of doing things and planning… well that was extremely confusing. While I wouldn’t change venues, I do believe the structure of employees and who handles what and at what time needs to be altered. At one point, I went five months from not hearing from anyone. And then at random times I would be speaking with one employee, then get referred to another, then back to another. It was just confusing. The biggest issue of all of this is we didn’t nail down a plan until about just three weeks before the wedding date. A meeting, or multiple meetings (phone or sit down) should be required at different times to really get things rolling and have questions answered, sooner than later. It left me as a very anxious bride up until the week before.
Reviewed on 03-11-2019
Ashley Fischer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
Storybook Gardens August 24th 2019Our fairytale reception began with an idea- one of marrying (pun intended) literature and woodland magic. We searched and searched for the perfect venue… very late in the game for an August wedding… and somehow were SO LUCKY to stumble upon Storybook Gardens. The plan for our wedding in entirety was a big one- as two artists (fashion photographer and TV set electrician) we had big dreams. Our ceremony-elopement was set to be in Colorado near Breckenridge in front of a high-alpine lake on August 2019. There was no way our reception was going to beat that! Or so we thought…. Enter Jana, Miranda, and their team of wedding wizards!! Every step of the way they were SO thoughtful and accommodating even when Ashley- ever the perfectionist- had loads of ideas and particular requests. The day-of when we walked down into the garden was SO MAGICAL and perfect it brought tears to our eyes. You should see the photos!!!! Everyone who attended raved about how perfectly magical the entire evening was. There was greenery and books galore- everything we had dreamed of for our perfect “storybook” reception.The attention to detail was immaculate and the staff so kind and amazingly adept at keeping everything running smoothly during the night. We danced until our feet were crying from our shoes then kicked them off and danced some more! There were tons of little get-away spots for photo ops and the drinks prepared by the stellar bar-staff were always flowing an delicious. We seriously cannot recommend SBG more, our only regret is that we can’t do it AGAIN!!! Much love to the whole team,-Ashley and Erin
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Wedding Date 24-08-2019
Storybook Gardens August 24th 2019Our fairytale reception began with an idea- one of marrying (pun intended) literature and woodland magic. We searched and searched for the perfect venue… very late in the game for an August wedding… and somehow were SO LUCKY to stumble upon Storybook Gardens. The plan for our wedding in entirety was a big one- as two artists (fashion photographer and TV set electrician) we had big dreams. Our ceremony-elopement was set to be in Colorado near Breckenridge in front of a high-alpine lake on August 2019. There was no way our reception was going to beat that! Or so we thought…. Enter Jana, Miranda, and their team of wedding wizards!! Every step of the way they were SO thoughtful and accommodating even when Ashley- ever the perfectionist- had loads of ideas and particular requests. The day-of when we walked down into the garden was SO MAGICAL and perfect it brought tears to our eyes. You should see the photos!!!! Everyone who attended raved about how perfectly magical the entire evening was. There was greenery and books galore- everything we had dreamed of for our perfect “storybook” reception.The attention to detail was immaculate and the staff so kind and amazingly adept at keeping everything running smoothly during the night. We danced until our feet were crying from our shoes then kicked them off and danced some more! There were tons of little get-away spots for photo ops and the drinks prepared by the stellar bar-staff were always flowing an delicious. We seriously cannot recommend SBG more, our only regret is that we can’t do it AGAIN!!! Much love to the whole team,-Ashley and Erin
Reviewed on 01-11-2019
Caitlin Nottingham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
My husband and I got married at Storybook Gardens on 10/12/19. It was the most amazing day of our lives. The venue was absolutely stunning. Jana and her staff were always in contact with me, and anytime I had a question it was answered within 24 hours. The whole staff made me feel right at home and that is how we truly knew this was where we were supposed to get married. Jana goes into so much detail when planning the wedding, we spent over an hour on the phone going over my Pinterest boards so she knew exactly that we wanted. We then met in person for a design consultation. We were able to make any changes we wanted to the table layout, and the overall theme of the wedding. Although not much change was needed because Jana hit it out of the park. I was very confident in the staff to make this wedding my dream come true.We had our rehearsal at the venue on 10/11 and it was absolutely freezing. We had been planning an outdoor wedding at the pond for nearly a year. We had decided it would be best to do the rehearsal down at the pond so we all knew what we were getting ourselves into before the big day. This was Jana (the owners) idea. We conducted the walk down the aisle at the pond like we wanted, but then decided to try the lower garden for a secondary space because the wind would be less of a factor. This again was a great idea! Jana ran the whole show the night of the rehearsal, and made it 100% stress free for my husband and me.My girls and I chose to use the venue provided salon for hair and makeup. I have never in my life received so many compliments on not just my hair and makeup but all of the hair and makeup done for the wedding. The artists make you look so naturally beautiful. We showed up to the venue at 2:30pm for our 4:30pm wedding. The girls have the cutest little cottage with 3 rooms (2 rooms to get ready for bridal party, 1 bridal suite, and a mini salon for touchups), while the guys used the pavilion. Both areas beverages were provided (mimosas and beer). This is where the staff at Storybook truly shines, they coordinate every last detail from the timing of the wedding party walking down the aisle to ensuring that your guest are happy and where they are supposed to be. Our reception was held in the tent. This is absolutely beautiful, the theme that my husband and I wanted was 100% accurate. The tent is heated so all of my guests were comfortable.Brides and grooms, if you want a venue that will take the stress away from your big day choose Storybook Gardens. They are always on their A game and truly want to make sure that your wedding day is a dream come true. I know mine was!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
My husband and I got married at Storybook Gardens on 10/12/19. It was the most amazing day of our lives. The venue was absolutely stunning. Jana and her staff were always in contact with me, and anytime I had a question it was answered within 24 hours. The whole staff made me feel right at home and that is how we truly knew this was where we were supposed to get married. Jana goes into so much detail when planning the wedding, we spent over an hour on the phone going over my Pinterest boards so she knew exactly that we wanted. We then met in person for a design consultation. We were able to make any changes we wanted to the table layout, and the overall theme of the wedding. Although not much change was needed because Jana hit it out of the park. I was very confident in the staff to make this wedding my dream come true.We had our rehearsal at the venue on 10/11 and it was absolutely freezing. We had been planning an outdoor wedding at the pond for nearly a year. We had decided it would be best to do the rehearsal down at the pond so we all knew what we were getting ourselves into before the big day. This was Jana (the owners) idea. We conducted the walk down the aisle at the pond like we wanted, but then decided to try the lower garden for a secondary space because the wind would be less of a factor. This again was a great idea! Jana ran the whole show the night of the rehearsal, and made it 100% stress free for my husband and me.My girls and I chose to use the venue provided salon for hair and makeup. I have never in my life received so many compliments on not just my hair and makeup but all of the hair and makeup done for the wedding. The artists make you look so naturally beautiful. We showed up to the venue at 2:30pm for our 4:30pm wedding. The girls have the cutest little cottage with 3 rooms (2 rooms to get ready for bridal party, 1 bridal suite, and a mini salon for touchups), while the guys used the pavilion. Both areas beverages were provided (mimosas and beer). This is where the staff at Storybook truly shines, they coordinate every last detail from the timing of the wedding party walking down the aisle to ensuring that your guest are happy and where they are supposed to be. Our reception was held in the tent. This is absolutely beautiful, the theme that my husband and I wanted was 100% accurate. The tent is heated so all of my guests were comfortable.Brides and grooms, if you want a venue that will take the stress away from your big day choose Storybook Gardens. They are always on their A game and truly want to make sure that your wedding day is a dream come true. I know mine was!
Reviewed on 30-10-2019
Ashlyn Horn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
My husband and I got married at Storybook Gardens in 2019. I am not one for planning or being on top of things so the idea of planning an entire wedding did NOT seem possible. Luckily we found the most amazing venue here at Storybook but on top of that the most amazing girls that went above and beyond for our special day! I didn't have to lift a finger or stress about anything at all! Our day was rainy and cold but I would have never even known it our ceremony and reception were unbelievably gorgeous and exactly what we had hoped for. From the planning to the decorating and he day of these girls do it ALL for you. I cannot thank them all enough for making one of the best days of my life so perfect! You will love them all!! Thank you to each and everyone of you ladies for making our small town, rustic-chic wedding a true fairytale.
Reviewed on 29-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
My husband and I got married at Storybook Gardens in 2019. I am not one for planning or being on top of things so the idea of planning an entire wedding did NOT seem possible. Luckily we found the most amazing venue here at Storybook but on top of that the most amazing girls that went above and beyond for our special day! I didn't have to lift a finger or stress about anything at all! Our day was rainy and cold but I would have never even known it our ceremony and reception were unbelievably gorgeous and exactly what we had hoped for. From the planning to the decorating and he day of these girls do it ALL for you. I cannot thank them all enough for making one of the best days of my life so perfect! You will love them all!! Thank you to each and everyone of you ladies for making our small town, rustic-chic wedding a true fairytale.
Reviewed on 29-10-2019
Andrea Pollina (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
I always wanted to get married at an outside venue. I came across Storybook Gardens on the Knot and instantly fell in love with it. In 2017 we went out to check out the space and I knew nothing would compare! We set a date for our wedding for September 21, 2019. The whole process with Jana and her team was easy as could be. They took into account all the different decor options I had pinned and listened to what I was looking for. When the day came I was in awe! Everything I had envisioned had come to life! Despite the rain it was the most amazing day! You wouldn’t have known if anything went wrong. Jana and her team are the best of the best. I would recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor venue.
Reviewed on 23-09-2019
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
I always wanted to get married at an outside venue. I came across Storybook Gardens on the Knot and instantly fell in love with it. In 2017 we went out to check out the space and I knew nothing would compare! We set a date for our wedding for September 21, 2019. The whole process with Jana and her team was easy as could be. They took into account all the different decor options I had pinned and listened to what I was looking for. When the day came I was in awe! Everything I had envisioned had come to life! Despite the rain it was the most amazing day! You wouldn’t have known if anything went wrong. Jana and her team are the best of the best. I would recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor venue.
Reviewed on 23-09-2019
Katie Bartel (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
We don’t know where to begin with how storybook gardens made our wedding a true fairytale. All of our expectations were exceeded. From the beginning of the overwhelming planning process, all the way through the I do’s, it was flawless. Jana, her husband Joe, Miranda, Audrey, and her staff were by our side every step of the way. We must mention that Jana was 7 plus months pregnant and that didn’t even deter her from making every moment perfect!!! Not only is the venue beautiful as is, but she made our vision come true. We imagined something simple with a travel theme, simply because of our passion to travel. This seemed difficult at first because we weren’t the average theme. We didn’t really know what we wanted. Jana and Miranda took note of every detail and made it happen! Our guests still talk about our venue and wedding to this day. Our wedding day was all that we imagined and much more. We started as friends and ended as family. Love,The Bartels
Reviewed on 17-01-2019
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
We don’t know where to begin with how storybook gardens made our wedding a true fairytale. All of our expectations were exceeded. From the beginning of the overwhelming planning process, all the way through the I do’s, it was flawless. Jana, her husband Joe, Miranda, Audrey, and her staff were by our side every step of the way. We must mention that Jana was 7 plus months pregnant and that didn’t even deter her from making every moment perfect!!! Not only is the venue beautiful as is, but she made our vision come true. We imagined something simple with a travel theme, simply because of our passion to travel. This seemed difficult at first because we weren’t the average theme. We didn’t really know what we wanted. Jana and Miranda took note of every detail and made it happen! Our guests still talk about our venue and wedding to this day. Our wedding day was all that we imagined and much more. We started as friends and ended as family. Love,The Bartels
Reviewed on 17-01-2019
Jonathan Brax (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
Storybook Gardens is a beautiful venue it is mismanaged starting from the top. The problem with Storybook is the way it’s managed, or lack of. Jana (the owner) was extremely unresponsive throughout the entire wedding process. Her main employee was out for personal issues, which we both understood completely. We are both about as low maintenance of clients as you’ll find, but as you’ll read we had a lot to worry about. We arrived at the hotel and waited and were picked up by the owner’s (Jana) husband. On the ride, for some reason, he picked up a man without a shirt who we later found out was a friend. He was clearly drunk and being extremely obnoxious, but we took him to our wedding venue. I asked my wife the next day and she said the same man stopped her shuttle on the way to the venue. Since I paid $500 for a private shuttle I was confused to say the least.Then we took photographs for around an hour and when we got back our entire bar tab of ($1000) was gone I was notified by Miranda (employee). I was a bit shocked that within an hour our guests had drank $1000 worth of alcohol when I asked Jana specifically what she’d estimate the night would be. I agreed to add more money, which had to be paid “On the spot.” So right at the beginning of the reception she made me take out my credit card. A bit odd, but it was my wedding and I was making the best of it. The issue came into play when we got our signature drinks (mint julep and lavender mojito). The drinks both really seemed like drinking water and there was no alcohol in them at all. This was after about two hours of our guests drinking and I immediately told Audrey (employee). She made me a new drink, which had more alcohol. Apparently they pre-mixed the drinks that we paid $6 each for and had been serving melted ice all evening. The entire reception had no direction at all. For example, we were told to cut a cake, but the cake was tucked in a corner completely out of view from any guest. We had to move the cake to a viewable table. We bought lawn games and dropped them off a few days earlier, but they weren’t setup even though we were told they’d be setup. My niece found them tucked away in a tent. My wife spent countless hours making individually packaged smores and there was suppose to be a fire to roast them, but there never was. We spent $100+ on send off sparklers that were lost during the night. My sister was told to start packing the car at 10PM (though we paid until 11PM) and we could not pick our stuff up tomorrow. The list goes on. Enter the drunken man who boarded our shuttle. He was more drunk than ever and drinking on our bill. Where was the security that was supposed to be on premise? Why did Jana’s husband pick up this man in the first place, I don’t know. All I know is he started yelling “This party **** blows” in front all of our guests. Nice right.My problem really is with the management. Jana was in her house all night (100 feet away) and never once came down to check in, congratulate, or even acknowledge us. I really believe that she has lost any passion she has for this industry. When we told Jana about the problems, our emails were again ignored for a week. She then said we were trying to “extort” her. This isn’t further from the truth. I want others to know what having a wedding at Storybook Gardens is really like. Although the night was a mess we still made the best of it and enjoyed our guests.
Reviewed on 13-07-2018
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
Storybook Gardens is a beautiful venue it is mismanaged starting from the top. The problem with Storybook is the way it’s managed, or lack of. Jana (the owner) was extremely unresponsive throughout the entire wedding process. Her main employee was out for personal issues, which we both understood completely. We are both about as low maintenance of clients as you’ll find, but as you’ll read we had a lot to worry about. We arrived at the hotel and waited and were picked up by the owner’s (Jana) husband. On the ride, for some reason, he picked up a man without a shirt who we later found out was a friend. He was clearly drunk and being extremely obnoxious, but we took him to our wedding venue. I asked my wife the next day and she said the same man stopped her shuttle on the way to the venue. Since I paid $500 for a private shuttle I was confused to say the least.Then we took photographs for around an hour and when we got back our entire bar tab of ($1000) was gone I was notified by Miranda (employee). I was a bit shocked that within an hour our guests had drank $1000 worth of alcohol when I asked Jana specifically what she’d estimate the night would be. I agreed to add more money, which had to be paid “On the spot.” So right at the beginning of the reception she made me take out my credit card. A bit odd, but it was my wedding and I was making the best of it. The issue came into play when we got our signature drinks (mint julep and lavender mojito). The drinks both really seemed like drinking water and there was no alcohol in them at all. This was after about two hours of our guests drinking and I immediately told Audrey (employee). She made me a new drink, which had more alcohol. Apparently they pre-mixed the drinks that we paid $6 each for and had been serving melted ice all evening. The entire reception had no direction at all. For example, we were told to cut a cake, but the cake was tucked in a corner completely out of view from any guest. We had to move the cake to a viewable table. We bought lawn games and dropped them off a few days earlier, but they weren’t setup even though we were told they’d be setup. My niece found them tucked away in a tent. My wife spent countless hours making individually packaged smores and there was suppose to be a fire to roast them, but there never was. We spent $100+ on send off sparklers that were lost during the night. My sister was told to start packing the car at 10PM (though we paid until 11PM) and we could not pick our stuff up tomorrow. The list goes on. Enter the drunken man who boarded our shuttle. He was more drunk than ever and drinking on our bill. Where was the security that was supposed to be on premise? Why did Jana’s husband pick up this man in the first place, I don’t know. All I know is he started yelling “This party **** blows” in front all of our guests. Nice right.My problem really is with the management. Jana was in her house all night (100 feet away) and never once came down to check in, congratulate, or even acknowledge us. I really believe that she has lost any passion she has for this industry. When we told Jana about the problems, our emails were again ignored for a week. She then said we were trying to “extort” her. This isn’t further from the truth. I want others to know what having a wedding at Storybook Gardens is really like. Although the night was a mess we still made the best of it and enjoyed our guests.
Reviewed on 13-07-2018
Olivia Wolniak (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
I cannot begin to explain how amazing, beautiful, and magical this venue AND it's entire team are. Our wedding was just this past weekend, 10/14/2017. Even though we were \"blessed\" by an insane thunderstorm, our big day was more beautiful than I could have EVER imagined. Jana, Natalie, and their entire team worked SO hard to make sure every second of our day was thought out and stunning. We ended up having to have our ceremony inside the tent and let me tell you, it was breathtaking. The reception was a blast, and their attention to detail really made our fairy tale come true. Every direction I looked, I felt surrounded by beauty and elegance based all on a vision that we created together.When I first chose this venue, part of it was the property itself (it's stunning), but another part is the simple fact that I sat back and said to myself \"Wow, I want to work with these incredible people.\" My husband and I are SO glad we made this choice! No venue will work harder for you, will make your day so special. I not only created a professional working relationship, I fostered a real friendship with these people, and that is unforgettable. They were ALWAYS there when I needed them, always prompt, and their positivity and energy made me feel like no matter what, things would work out.Trust me, I lost sleep over my wedding forecast, knowing it was going to pour, but I didn't need to be worried. They had it. Storybook Gardens created such a magical day for us, that we will never forget a single moment. Jana and her team are truly creative visionaries, and it was an honor to see such passion in place.I feel emotional writing this, because it's so cool to have people who care so much on your team, coming together to make your dreams come true. This venue is worth it, and you will have a beautiful wedding if you choose to come here, I know we did. Stephen and I are so thankful to all of you for every second of your hard work, and we appreciate you!!!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
I cannot begin to explain how amazing, beautiful, and magical this venue AND it's entire team are. Our wedding was just this past weekend, 10/14/2017. Even though we were \"blessed\" by an insane thunderstorm, our big day was more beautiful than I could have EVER imagined. Jana, Natalie, and their entire team worked SO hard to make sure every second of our day was thought out and stunning. We ended up having to have our ceremony inside the tent and let me tell you, it was breathtaking. The reception was a blast, and their attention to detail really made our fairy tale come true. Every direction I looked, I felt surrounded by beauty and elegance based all on a vision that we created together.When I first chose this venue, part of it was the property itself (it's stunning), but another part is the simple fact that I sat back and said to myself \"Wow, I want to work with these incredible people.\" My husband and I are SO glad we made this choice! No venue will work harder for you, will make your day so special. I not only created a professional working relationship, I fostered a real friendship with these people, and that is unforgettable. They were ALWAYS there when I needed them, always prompt, and their positivity and energy made me feel like no matter what, things would work out.Trust me, I lost sleep over my wedding forecast, knowing it was going to pour, but I didn't need to be worried. They had it. Storybook Gardens created such a magical day for us, that we will never forget a single moment. Jana and her team are truly creative visionaries, and it was an honor to see such passion in place.I feel emotional writing this, because it's so cool to have people who care so much on your team, coming together to make your dreams come true. This venue is worth it, and you will have a beautiful wedding if you choose to come here, I know we did. Stephen and I are so thankful to all of you for every second of your hard work, and we appreciate you!!!
Reviewed on 19-10-2017
Sarah Badtke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Choosing Storybook Gardens for our wedding venue was honestly one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. Our wedding was September 23rd 2017 and it was very hot that day. Despite the unbearable heat, Jana and her assistant, Natalie, managed to give us the most beautiful wedding that we will never forget. All of our guests were so incredibly impressed by the venue we heard compliments all night long! This is truly one of the most incredible venues and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a rustic outdoor wedding. Our photographer and videographer also loved the beautiful property. The bakery who delivered our cake didn't send anyone to cut it, but Jana and Natalie completely saved the day and cut it for us. They were so incredibly helpful every step of the way. Jana, we can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING you did leading up to and the day of our wedding. It truly was a perfect day!
Reviewed on 04-10-2017
Wedding Date 23-09-2017
Choosing Storybook Gardens for our wedding venue was honestly one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. Our wedding was September 23rd 2017 and it was very hot that day. Despite the unbearable heat, Jana and her assistant, Natalie, managed to give us the most beautiful wedding that we will never forget. All of our guests were so incredibly impressed by the venue we heard compliments all night long! This is truly one of the most incredible venues and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a rustic outdoor wedding. Our photographer and videographer also loved the beautiful property. The bakery who delivered our cake didn't send anyone to cut it, but Jana and Natalie completely saved the day and cut it for us. They were so incredibly helpful every step of the way. Jana, we can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING you did leading up to and the day of our wedding. It truly was a perfect day!
Reviewed on 04-10-2017
Daniel Gruber (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
I am a skeptical man with a now wife that I have to admit needs to control everything. So when we started our design process with Jana and her team at storybook gardens it was a little tough to swallow at first. They take care of everything. Have so many ideas and suggestions. They truly role out the carpet and put on a $50,000 event for nothing. They need to raise their pricing because we got so much more than we ever expected! I think that was a little bit of a problem becuase throughout the process I kept fearing that it was too good to be true. Nope! Our day was completely perfect. Start to finish. Our friends are still raving about our wedding and one of our best friends now wants to choose it as there venue. See you soon guys and thank you for all you did to make our wedding perfect. Dan
Reviewed on 20-09-2017
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
I am a skeptical man with a now wife that I have to admit needs to control everything. So when we started our design process with Jana and her team at storybook gardens it was a little tough to swallow at first. They take care of everything. Have so many ideas and suggestions. They truly role out the carpet and put on a $50,000 event for nothing. They need to raise their pricing because we got so much more than we ever expected! I think that was a little bit of a problem becuase throughout the process I kept fearing that it was too good to be true. Nope! Our day was completely perfect. Start to finish. Our friends are still raving about our wedding and one of our best friends now wants to choose it as there venue. See you soon guys and thank you for all you did to make our wedding perfect. Dan
Reviewed on 20-09-2017
Marie bueche (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
There are no words to describe the quality of this place! From the moment that my daughter and I step foot on to Storybook, we were swept away into a magical place that Jana and her team created. Every aspect of planning a wedding was thought of and considered. Jana was able to figure out what my daughter wanted and make it happen. I have always heard how stressful a wedding is to put on but that was not true in our case because of Jana and Storybook. She suggested (but did not push) wonderful vendors and worked with them to make the wedding go smoothly. We had zero problems! Zero! How many people can say that? Our guests enjoyed themselves and complimented us constantly on the venue. Jana's biggest strong point is organization. She is so professional and so is her assistant, Natalie. They both help us by having time lines and by double checking with the vendors that we had lined up. But it is Jana's vision that makes this such a special place. My daughter and her groom smiled all night and so did I. Thank you, Jana!
Reviewed on 05-06-2017
There are no words to describe the quality of this place! From the moment that my daughter and I step foot on to Storybook, we were swept away into a magical place that Jana and her team created. Every aspect of planning a wedding was thought of and considered. Jana was able to figure out what my daughter wanted and make it happen. I have always heard how stressful a wedding is to put on but that was not true in our case because of Jana and Storybook. She suggested (but did not push) wonderful vendors and worked with them to make the wedding go smoothly. We had zero problems! Zero! How many people can say that? Our guests enjoyed themselves and complimented us constantly on the venue. Jana's biggest strong point is organization. She is so professional and so is her assistant, Natalie. They both help us by having time lines and by double checking with the vendors that we had lined up. But it is Jana's vision that makes this such a special place. My daughter and her groom smiled all night and so did I. Thank you, Jana!
Reviewed on 05-06-2017
melissa mersallek (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
I put off this review not sure what to say. I got married this past July at Storybook Gardens. I was not sure about choosing an outside venue at first. I know that I wanted the look and feel of it but was worried about rain or heat. I was reassured by Storybook and Jana that no matter if it was nice out or not that my wedding would be amazing. After starting to work with Jana in the winter everything that I feared went away! She put together everything I thought I wanted and even the things I didnt think of. In the days up to my event I was a hot mess and Jana spoke to me several times just to put my world at ease. ABOVE and BEYOND.. My day was straight out of a magazine. Everything was beautiful and ran so smooth. I had to worry about nothing! I can't say enough about what Storybook Gardens does. It is something no one else does. They are in a league of their own. I will forever be a fan of Storybook and a Friend of Jana Gruben. Thank you.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Wedding Date 23-07-2016
I put off this review not sure what to say. I got married this past July at Storybook Gardens. I was not sure about choosing an outside venue at first. I know that I wanted the look and feel of it but was worried about rain or heat. I was reassured by Storybook and Jana that no matter if it was nice out or not that my wedding would be amazing. After starting to work with Jana in the winter everything that I feared went away! She put together everything I thought I wanted and even the things I didnt think of. In the days up to my event I was a hot mess and Jana spoke to me several times just to put my world at ease. ABOVE and BEYOND.. My day was straight out of a magazine. Everything was beautiful and ran so smooth. I had to worry about nothing! I can't say enough about what Storybook Gardens does. It is something no one else does. They are in a league of their own. I will forever be a fan of Storybook and a Friend of Jana Gruben. Thank you.
Reviewed on 31-10-2016
Jennifer Coley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
I had my wedding at Storybook Gardens on September 30, 2016, when I say I had THE PERFECT DAY it is an understatement!! The venue was gorgeous!! Jana and her team did an amazing job decorating exactly the way I had pictured it in my head! The head table which was a surprise to me and my husband was so incredibly beautiful!! I could not have dreamed of anything better!! My guests were so blown away by the venue!! No one thought they were walking into a tent that looked like a grand ballroom with diamonds on the tables and crystals candle holders and chandeliers and drapped lights coming from the ceiling when the arrived to the venue out in the country! I was asked all night long how I found this place!? I'm so glad that I did because Jana really made me feel very at ease the entire time we were planning. I never really had a worry and the biggest part of the planning turned out to be the easiest part! This really is a one stop shop for your wedding! Jana us your planner, your day of coordinator and they even have a salon to get pampered in! I wouldn't change anything about my wedding and I can honestly say Jana really had a huge role in making the day seamless! I'm hoping some of my friends or family get married there so I can go back again!! Thanks Jana!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
I had my wedding at Storybook Gardens on September 30, 2016, when I say I had THE PERFECT DAY it is an understatement!! The venue was gorgeous!! Jana and her team did an amazing job decorating exactly the way I had pictured it in my head! The head table which was a surprise to me and my husband was so incredibly beautiful!! I could not have dreamed of anything better!! My guests were so blown away by the venue!! No one thought they were walking into a tent that looked like a grand ballroom with diamonds on the tables and crystals candle holders and chandeliers and drapped lights coming from the ceiling when the arrived to the venue out in the country! I was asked all night long how I found this place!? I'm so glad that I did because Jana really made me feel very at ease the entire time we were planning. I never really had a worry and the biggest part of the planning turned out to be the easiest part! This really is a one stop shop for your wedding! Jana us your planner, your day of coordinator and they even have a salon to get pampered in! I wouldn't change anything about my wedding and I can honestly say Jana really had a huge role in making the day seamless! I'm hoping some of my friends or family get married there so I can go back again!! Thanks Jana!!
Reviewed on 28-10-2016
Courtney Hilt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
This place is not a cookie cutter venue. Jana & her team have done such an amazing job! They have gone above & beyond any expectations that I had! I love how she does all the decorating & puts in the little details! Jana's mom came to the rescue when the caramel recipe for the caramel apple bar wasn't working... her mom fixed it & saved the day!!!! Her husband even threw his own fireworks with our own & made it spectacular!! The Wedding has been considered the best wedding that my guests ever been too! I owe all the credit to Jana and her team!!! LOVE these guys!!! I highly recommend this venue!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Wedding Date 08-10-2016
This place is not a cookie cutter venue. Jana & her team have done such an amazing job! They have gone above & beyond any expectations that I had! I love how she does all the decorating & puts in the little details! Jana's mom came to the rescue when the caramel recipe for the caramel apple bar wasn't working... her mom fixed it & saved the day!!!! Her husband even threw his own fireworks with our own & made it spectacular!! The Wedding has been considered the best wedding that my guests ever been too! I owe all the credit to Jana and her team!!! LOVE these guys!!! I highly recommend this venue!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 14-10-2016
Jenny Rakowski (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
I got engaged in September of 2014, and knew that I didn’t want to have a traditional wedding. I started looking on Theknot.com and came across Storybook Gardens, and I fell in love. We went out to meet with Jana that November, and I put a deposit down for a 2016 wedding. This was a bit risky, because we were seeing the venue torn down and in the winter, but I trusted Jana and the pictures I saw online. I knew what I wanted for my wedding, but I didn’t. So, I will have to say it was a bit tricky for us to nail down the theme. I knew I wanted it to be travel and Italian inspired, but also vintage. After having some calls and meetings, Jana was able to make it happen. The day of the wedding Jana took care of everything. Jana and her team are absolutely amazing; they are caring and thoughtful and wanted us to have the best day. I didn’t get to see the reception until we had our grand entrance, and I was so moved. It was perfect! It was everything I wanted, and more. Jana, thank you for such an amazing experience you provided me, my husband and our guests. This was truly the wedding of my dreams, thank you! Grazie!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Wedding Date 17-09-2016
I got engaged in September of 2014, and knew that I didn’t want to have a traditional wedding. I started looking on Theknot.com and came across Storybook Gardens, and I fell in love. We went out to meet with Jana that November, and I put a deposit down for a 2016 wedding. This was a bit risky, because we were seeing the venue torn down and in the winter, but I trusted Jana and the pictures I saw online. I knew what I wanted for my wedding, but I didn’t. So, I will have to say it was a bit tricky for us to nail down the theme. I knew I wanted it to be travel and Italian inspired, but also vintage. After having some calls and meetings, Jana was able to make it happen. The day of the wedding Jana took care of everything. Jana and her team are absolutely amazing; they are caring and thoughtful and wanted us to have the best day. I didn’t get to see the reception until we had our grand entrance, and I was so moved. It was perfect! It was everything I wanted, and more. Jana, thank you for such an amazing experience you provided me, my husband and our guests. This was truly the wedding of my dreams, thank you! Grazie!
Reviewed on 12-10-2016
Mackenzie Upchurch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Wow. Lets just start by saying wow. I had my wedding at Storybook Gardens this Saturday August 27th, and there is not a single thing that I have to say about Jana and her staff that was not positive. I am your hot mess bride, and Jana made me feel calm and collective the days following up to the wedding. The organization of the staff is incredible, the scenery is absolutely stunning, and the outcome of the two combined is an unforgettable day with little stress and great memories. Jana listened to every detail of what I said and turned it into a one of a kind wedding with details of everything my husband and I loved. She made the planning process smooth and efficent and took all the concerns of my wedding day away. I felt like she truly listened to me, and cared about our wedding, to the extent that it felt like we were the only couple they were working with. Storybook gardens helped up create ideas we would have never thought of had it just been us, but incorperated our personal story beautifully. Having such a detail orientated venue for someone who can be disorganized was a godsend. Every little thing was thought through impeciably. The details were taking care, so all I had to do the day of was enjoy my big day, and thats all a bride really wants. I cannot rave enough about Storybook Gardens, and I would absolutely recommend their services to anyone and everyone.
Reviewed on 28-08-2016
Wedding Date 27-08-2016
Wow. Lets just start by saying wow. I had my wedding at Storybook Gardens this Saturday August 27th, and there is not a single thing that I have to say about Jana and her staff that was not positive. I am your hot mess bride, and Jana made me feel calm and collective the days following up to the wedding. The organization of the staff is incredible, the scenery is absolutely stunning, and the outcome of the two combined is an unforgettable day with little stress and great memories. Jana listened to every detail of what I said and turned it into a one of a kind wedding with details of everything my husband and I loved. She made the planning process smooth and efficent and took all the concerns of my wedding day away. I felt like she truly listened to me, and cared about our wedding, to the extent that it felt like we were the only couple they were working with. Storybook gardens helped up create ideas we would have never thought of had it just been us, but incorperated our personal story beautifully. Having such a detail orientated venue for someone who can be disorganized was a godsend. Every little thing was thought through impeciably. The details were taking care, so all I had to do the day of was enjoy my big day, and thats all a bride really wants. I cannot rave enough about Storybook Gardens, and I would absolutely recommend their services to anyone and everyone.
Reviewed on 28-08-2016
Jessica Tibbles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We had our dream wedding day here this past Saturday, and to say it was amazing would be an understatement. From day one (we booked a year and a half ago) Jana has been nothing but helpful and exceeded our expectations. She worked with us with every little thing that we wanted for our big day and the entire staff was absolutely tremendous! It ended up raining an hour and a half before our ceremony time and we had to switch up our plan last minute and everything still ended up greater than I could have ever imagined. We got so many compliments from friends and family on how beautiful everything was and how great the staff was the entire night. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and something we will remember for the rest of our lives, I cannot thank Jana and the Storybook gardens team enough!!
Reviewed on 23-08-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We had our dream wedding day here this past Saturday, and to say it was amazing would be an understatement. From day one (we booked a year and a half ago) Jana has been nothing but helpful and exceeded our expectations. She worked with us with every little thing that we wanted for our big day and the entire staff was absolutely tremendous! It ended up raining an hour and a half before our ceremony time and we had to switch up our plan last minute and everything still ended up greater than I could have ever imagined. We got so many compliments from friends and family on how beautiful everything was and how great the staff was the entire night. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and something we will remember for the rest of our lives, I cannot thank Jana and the Storybook gardens team enough!!
Reviewed on 23-08-2016
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2017
Most incredible day! We could not have imagined a more perfect wedding! Decorations were amazing and more beautiful than we had envisioned! The staff was super helpful and well organized. Jana, we can't thank you enough for pulling this all together so beautifully!
Reviewed on 07-06-2016
Wedding Date 07-08-2017
Most incredible day! We could not have imagined a more perfect wedding! Decorations were amazing and more beautiful than we had envisioned! The staff was super helpful and well organized. Jana, we can't thank you enough for pulling this all together so beautifully!
Reviewed on 07-06-2016
Tricia Herrera (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2017
I had my dream day at Storybook Gardens this past weekend. Everything was perfect and Jana, Joe and their staff made our every request happen. Really using the word beautiful isn't enough to describe our reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue and its beauty. I had a worry free day due to the professionalism of the staff. I messed up my seating chart and Jana took care of it so seamlessly that my guests had no idea of my mistake. I was overwhelmed at the decorations and the attention to detail by Jana. She thought of things that I never would have even considered. My husband and I had a day that will be a lifetime of wonderful memories and that is all due to the hard work that was put in to make our day special. I know that Jana was as invested in making our day the as much as we were.From planning to execution it was wonderful and I highly recommend Storybook Gardens. Thank you Jana, Joe and staff you are all so wonderful.
Reviewed on 17-05-2016
Wedding Date 16-07-2017
I had my dream day at Storybook Gardens this past weekend. Everything was perfect and Jana, Joe and their staff made our every request happen. Really using the word beautiful isn't enough to describe our reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue and its beauty. I had a worry free day due to the professionalism of the staff. I messed up my seating chart and Jana took care of it so seamlessly that my guests had no idea of my mistake. I was overwhelmed at the decorations and the attention to detail by Jana. She thought of things that I never would have even considered. My husband and I had a day that will be a lifetime of wonderful memories and that is all due to the hard work that was put in to make our day special. I know that Jana was as invested in making our day the as much as we were.From planning to execution it was wonderful and I highly recommend Storybook Gardens. Thank you Jana, Joe and staff you are all so wonderful.
Reviewed on 17-05-2016
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2017
The words \"perfect\" \"beautiful\" \"one of a kind\" and \"outstanding\" are just a few words out of town guests have used to describe attending a wedding at Storybook Gardens. We are delighted to recommend Jana and her team. Jana is a pleasure to partner with and truly an expert in what she does. -Jan Sealby, Assistant General Manager, Holiday Inn Express, Rochelle, Illinois.
Reviewed on 03-03-2016
Wedding Date 03-05-2017
The words \"perfect\" \"beautiful\" \"one of a kind\" and \"outstanding\" are just a few words out of town guests have used to describe attending a wedding at Storybook Gardens. We are delighted to recommend Jana and her team. Jana is a pleasure to partner with and truly an expert in what she does. -Jan Sealby, Assistant General Manager, Holiday Inn Express, Rochelle, Illinois.
Reviewed on 03-03-2016
Jennifer Holland (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-07-2016
We were really excited about this venue. I attempted to contact them multiple times but no one ever got back to us. I e-mailed them through their website contact form last month and then left a voicemail again last week. No one responded. We will be moving on to other venues.
Reviewed on 18-02-2016
Wedding Date 15-07-2016
We were really excited about this venue. I attempted to contact them multiple times but no one ever got back to us. I e-mailed them through their website contact form last month and then left a voicemail again last week. No one responded. We will be moving on to other venues.
Reviewed on 18-02-2016
Ashley Schulter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
There are honestly no words I could use to accurately describe Storybook Gardens. We had our wedding there at the end of August and I have been grappling since then with how to write a review that captures how ecstatic and blown away we were. The property is like something out of a movie. It's breathtaking. Jana is BY FAR, the most talented and generous person I have ever worked with - and I used to work in the wedding industry. Jana makes each wedding so unique to the bride. I kept having to to do double takes at our wedding because I could not believe it. It was like something out of Pinterest or a wedding show. She needs her own HGTV or TLC show stat. Everyone at our wedding said it was the best and most beautiful wedding they've ever been to. We got married on August 29 and are STILL getting compliments! It was magical and I can not recommend Storybook Gardens highly enough. If you can get a date - BOOK IT. You will not regret it. Thank you SO much, Jana!\r\r**********\r\rEdited: I forgot to mention! On the day of our wedding it rained like a monsoon. Like, no joke - tornado warning, flash flood rains. Jana kept her cool the whole time, called me with the options, and I trusted her completely. She even set up TWO locations for our wedding in case it kept raining. Thankfully it stopped raining and we were able to do everything outside. But I couldn't believe she set up TWO locations just in case. When I found out, I cried. That is how much Jana cares. She made planning a wedding such a relaxing and fun experience. I will never forget that.
Reviewed on 04-12-2015
Wedding Date 29-08-2015
There are honestly no words I could use to accurately describe Storybook Gardens. We had our wedding there at the end of August and I have been grappling since then with how to write a review that captures how ecstatic and blown away we were. The property is like something out of a movie. It's breathtaking. Jana is BY FAR, the most talented and generous person I have ever worked with - and I used to work in the wedding industry. Jana makes each wedding so unique to the bride. I kept having to to do double takes at our wedding because I could not believe it. It was like something out of Pinterest or a wedding show. She needs her own HGTV or TLC show stat. Everyone at our wedding said it was the best and most beautiful wedding they've ever been to. We got married on August 29 and are STILL getting compliments! It was magical and I can not recommend Storybook Gardens highly enough. If you can get a date - BOOK IT. You will not regret it. Thank you SO much, Jana!\r\r**********\r\rEdited: I forgot to mention! On the day of our wedding it rained like a monsoon. Like, no joke - tornado warning, flash flood rains. Jana kept her cool the whole time, called me with the options, and I trusted her completely. She even set up TWO locations for our wedding in case it kept raining. Thankfully it stopped raining and we were able to do everything outside. But I couldn't believe she set up TWO locations just in case. When I found out, I cried. That is how much Jana cares. She made planning a wedding such a relaxing and fun experience. I will never forget that.
Reviewed on 04-12-2015
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2016
Wow!!!! I am a local Photographer that has shot many weddings at Storybook Gardens and all I have to say is......Jana had her staff are amazing in everyway possible!!!! Jana has such a creative gift when decorating and giving her clients a dream wedding! Jana has done a masterful job with this venue! Imagine your wedding day and what you want it to look like....Jana will bring it to life at Storybook Gardens! Jana, thank you for all the couples you sent my way! :) I have had such an amazing time shooting at your venue, not just because of the amazing atmosphere but your staff and yourself have made me feel so welcomed every time! Jana thank you so much and I continue to look forward to seeing you again in the future :) Cant wait!!!! -Jon
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
Wedding Date 13-09-2016
Wow!!!! I am a local Photographer that has shot many weddings at Storybook Gardens and all I have to say is......Jana had her staff are amazing in everyway possible!!!! Jana has such a creative gift when decorating and giving her clients a dream wedding! Jana has done a masterful job with this venue! Imagine your wedding day and what you want it to look like....Jana will bring it to life at Storybook Gardens! Jana, thank you for all the couples you sent my way! :) I have had such an amazing time shooting at your venue, not just because of the amazing atmosphere but your staff and yourself have made me feel so welcomed every time! Jana thank you so much and I continue to look forward to seeing you again in the future :) Cant wait!!!! -Jon
Reviewed on 16-10-2015
josie mcKay (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-07-2015
I was married at Storybook Gardens this past July. I can not say enough about the whole experience. I felt like I was a princess from start to finish. Jana and her team was there for us from the very beginning. I had ideas of what I was looking for and Storybook took my ideas and took them from good to AMAZING. I could not believe how beautiful everything was the day of! Way more than I could have ever imagined. The ONLY drawback at all that I saw is you have to be a tad bit patient which Jana did explain to us. She put a lot into us and our specific design. I know she had a lot of brides that she was doing the same for and we wanted to schedule our meetings earlier and Storybook did them in order of each season. I wanted them sooner but believe me it was so worth the wait! holy moly it was a day out of just its name! a Storybook! Love Love and a friend for life in Jana! Thank you, Josie M.
Reviewed on 13-10-2015
Wedding Date 11-07-2015
I was married at Storybook Gardens this past July. I can not say enough about the whole experience. I felt like I was a princess from start to finish. Jana and her team was there for us from the very beginning. I had ideas of what I was looking for and Storybook took my ideas and took them from good to AMAZING. I could not believe how beautiful everything was the day of! Way more than I could have ever imagined. The ONLY drawback at all that I saw is you have to be a tad bit patient which Jana did explain to us. She put a lot into us and our specific design. I know she had a lot of brides that she was doing the same for and we wanted to schedule our meetings earlier and Storybook did them in order of each season. I wanted them sooner but believe me it was so worth the wait! holy moly it was a day out of just its name! a Storybook! Love Love and a friend for life in Jana! Thank you, Josie M.
Reviewed on 13-10-2015
Jay Michelson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
My wife and I had a great experience with Jana and her team at Storybook! The only reason I don't give it a full, five stars is we just had some communication issues that I feel could have been prevented. Sometimes, in the earlier stages, it was hard getting in touch and clarifying what things still needed to be covered on the agenda. But there was soooooo much goodness!! An absolutely lovely space, very attentive team, and the day-of was quite stress-free. But good luck booking! It's a phenomenal place and lots of people are queueing up!so much But
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
My wife and I had a great experience with Jana and her team at Storybook! The only reason I don't give it a full, five stars is we just had some communication issues that I feel could have been prevented. Sometimes, in the earlier stages, it was hard getting in touch and clarifying what things still needed to be covered on the agenda. But there was soooooo much goodness!! An absolutely lovely space, very attentive team, and the day-of was quite stress-free. But good luck booking! It's a phenomenal place and lots of people are queueing up!so much But
Reviewed on 12-10-2015
Anonymous (guest) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-01-2017
Buyer beware! I was a vendor for a wedding recently at Story Book Gardens. It was very clear that they were understaffed and overwhelmed. Due to the recent popularity of the beautiful venue, they appear to be accepting more events than they can handle. The staff that was working the wedding was rude and unprofessional. As a vendor I saw many violations of not only professionalism, but also of character. It truly is a shame that there are such large issues, as the physical environment is very beautiful. I will not service any wedding there in the future, and I suggest prospective couples to look elsewhere too.\r\r \r
Reviewed on 03-10-2015
Wedding Date 27-01-2017
Buyer beware! I was a vendor for a wedding recently at Story Book Gardens. It was very clear that they were understaffed and overwhelmed. Due to the recent popularity of the beautiful venue, they appear to be accepting more events than they can handle. The staff that was working the wedding was rude and unprofessional. As a vendor I saw many violations of not only professionalism, but also of character. It truly is a shame that there are such large issues, as the physical environment is very beautiful. I will not service any wedding there in the future, and I suggest prospective couples to look elsewhere too.\r\r \r
Reviewed on 03-10-2015
Cherie Slabaugh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
Jana and her staff made everything very easy. Between style meetings so they could pinpoint exactly what I wanted, to clear communication, to amazing service on the day of, everything was perfect! This is definitely an up-and-coming venue and philosophy for the bride that wants everything done for them at a fair price! I couldn't be more happy with how everything went on my wedding day.
Reviewed on 29-05-2015
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
Jana and her staff made everything very easy. Between style meetings so they could pinpoint exactly what I wanted, to clear communication, to amazing service on the day of, everything was perfect! This is definitely an up-and-coming venue and philosophy for the bride that wants everything done for them at a fair price! I couldn't be more happy with how everything went on my wedding day.
Reviewed on 29-05-2015
Rae Carlson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-10-2014
My wedding at Storybook gardens was perfect! Jana was an absolute Godsend! I'd say the best part about it, especially because I was more of an easy-going bride, is that Jana and her crew take care of all the decorating (she will do as little or as much as you want, for those brides who want to be more involved). I found that to be such a relief! In the beginning I really had no idea what I wanted, and Jana helped me pull everything together and make it beautiful! Not to mention the low-stress week of my wedding, when I was not worrying about centerpieces and aisle decoractions.\r The venue offers several options on where to have a ceremony and/or reception. The indoor pavillion can seat up to about 115 max, but the outdoor spaces can accommodate much more. There is a beautiful pond, creek, wooden tree swing, and many more opportunities for photos.\r Jana also prides herself on being unique, so if you definitely don't want a cookie-cutter wedding, Storybook Gardens is the place for you! If you have crazy ideas or something specific, not only can she do it, but she is excited about it! It did not take long for me to trust Jana completely. She has an amazing talent for what she does!\r The day of, Jana and her crew took care of everything. IF there were any problems, I didn't even hear abot them, which is awesome. I got married on October 4, 2014, and it was very cold that day. We had our ceremony outside and reception indoors. There was an outdoor seating area which was very comfortable with a fire pit and patio heaters.\r All in all, I honestly have no complaints. Everything was wonderful! If I did it all again I wouldn't change a single thing. \r
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Wedding Date 04-10-2014
My wedding at Storybook gardens was perfect! Jana was an absolute Godsend! I'd say the best part about it, especially because I was more of an easy-going bride, is that Jana and her crew take care of all the decorating (she will do as little or as much as you want, for those brides who want to be more involved). I found that to be such a relief! In the beginning I really had no idea what I wanted, and Jana helped me pull everything together and make it beautiful! Not to mention the low-stress week of my wedding, when I was not worrying about centerpieces and aisle decoractions.\r The venue offers several options on where to have a ceremony and/or reception. The indoor pavillion can seat up to about 115 max, but the outdoor spaces can accommodate much more. There is a beautiful pond, creek, wooden tree swing, and many more opportunities for photos.\r Jana also prides herself on being unique, so if you definitely don't want a cookie-cutter wedding, Storybook Gardens is the place for you! If you have crazy ideas or something specific, not only can she do it, but she is excited about it! It did not take long for me to trust Jana completely. She has an amazing talent for what she does!\r The day of, Jana and her crew took care of everything. IF there were any problems, I didn't even hear abot them, which is awesome. I got married on October 4, 2014, and it was very cold that day. We had our ceremony outside and reception indoors. There was an outdoor seating area which was very comfortable with a fire pit and patio heaters.\r All in all, I honestly have no complaints. Everything was wonderful! If I did it all again I wouldn't change a single thing. \r
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
it has been a little over 2 months that we united in marriage at Storybook Gardens. There will never be any amount of love or beauty that can ever fill my heart and soul with what experience I had on my wedding day. As I sit here and reminisce of our day, my eyes fill with tears. I am a very simple woman, never expect much. I was raised with just enough, never more; always love the beauty in the simple things. After meeting with Janna, trying to keep things simple but beautiful; my mind was absolutely blown away by the actual fairy tale wedding that I saw as I looked around at the magnificently detailed ambiance, exactly what I envisioned and a whole lot more before I even said I do! This woman has a true gift for more than just the bride and groom on their day. She will bend over backwards for you, give her honest advice when asked, pay attention to every detail and word you say, even if you had no idea while rambling. Janna, we want to thank you and your staff for the best day we could have ever asked for. Our loved ones were watching over us that day with the sky clear while a tornado was north of us; while a little later the rains came and your staff moved everyone and everything within just a few minutes to continue without any interruption during our reception. Wow amazing job. I continue to rave about our experience with you; and from the bottom of my heart and soul THANK YOU! Mr. & Mrs. Simms
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Wedding Date 01-08-2014
it has been a little over 2 months that we united in marriage at Storybook Gardens. There will never be any amount of love or beauty that can ever fill my heart and soul with what experience I had on my wedding day. As I sit here and reminisce of our day, my eyes fill with tears. I am a very simple woman, never expect much. I was raised with just enough, never more; always love the beauty in the simple things. After meeting with Janna, trying to keep things simple but beautiful; my mind was absolutely blown away by the actual fairy tale wedding that I saw as I looked around at the magnificently detailed ambiance, exactly what I envisioned and a whole lot more before I even said I do! This woman has a true gift for more than just the bride and groom on their day. She will bend over backwards for you, give her honest advice when asked, pay attention to every detail and word you say, even if you had no idea while rambling. Janna, we want to thank you and your staff for the best day we could have ever asked for. Our loved ones were watching over us that day with the sky clear while a tornado was north of us; while a little later the rains came and your staff moved everyone and everything within just a few minutes to continue without any interruption during our reception. Wow amazing job. I continue to rave about our experience with you; and from the bottom of my heart and soul THANK YOU! Mr. & Mrs. Simms
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
I am planning a wedding at Storybook Gardens next August of 2015. I am thrilled to be marrying the love of my life at this location. I have attended a wedding here, and I have been a part of a baby shower as well. \r\rStorybook's outdoor beauty is breath taking! The scenery is beautiful and dreamy. It is ideal for making a special day come to life.\r\rJana, who I have worked with in the past is a true professional. She has the talent to listen to the vision of the people who want to have an event there. She then,uses her superb design talent to create a magical day. She is sure to create memories to last a life time!!\r\rAnyone who I know who is looking to have a country chic wedding outdoors, I immediately tell them to look into Storybook Gardens. They will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Wedding Date 15-08-2015
I am planning a wedding at Storybook Gardens next August of 2015. I am thrilled to be marrying the love of my life at this location. I have attended a wedding here, and I have been a part of a baby shower as well. \r\rStorybook's outdoor beauty is breath taking! The scenery is beautiful and dreamy. It is ideal for making a special day come to life.\r\rJana, who I have worked with in the past is a true professional. She has the talent to listen to the vision of the people who want to have an event there. She then,uses her superb design talent to create a magical day. She is sure to create memories to last a life time!!\r\rAnyone who I know who is looking to have a country chic wedding outdoors, I immediately tell them to look into Storybook Gardens. They will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 11-10-2014
Jamie Wilcox (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2015
We have not yet had our wedding but have been working with Jana for a good 8 months now. I am beyond excited to have my wedding here. \rI knew this was the place I wanted to be married at based only by pictures on a website. Even though the first time I stepped foot out on the grounds there was still 5-6 inches of snow, it only solidified it for me. It was more of the feeling I got when I was there, there is no where that can compare. It really is like nothing else in this area!\rJana really gets to know you not as a customer but as a couple and she becomes a friend.
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 10-10-2015
We have not yet had our wedding but have been working with Jana for a good 8 months now. I am beyond excited to have my wedding here. \rI knew this was the place I wanted to be married at based only by pictures on a website. Even though the first time I stepped foot out on the grounds there was still 5-6 inches of snow, it only solidified it for me. It was more of the feeling I got when I was there, there is no where that can compare. It really is like nothing else in this area!\rJana really gets to know you not as a customer but as a couple and she becomes a friend.
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Kara Wyatt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-08-2013
I have been putting off writing this review because words just cannot express how grateful I am and how wonderful my wedding experience was! Our wedding was beyond anything I could have dreamed I would be able to have. \r\rOur number 1 goal was to not have someone else's wedding... one that you have been to 100 times... we wanted a wedding that was 100% us and that is what Storybook Gardens gave to us. The venues many choice locations and the details the coordinator puts into the wedding can make the wedding experience exactly you (without the bride or her family having to lift a finger)!\r\rIt has been over a year since our wedding and people still stop me to tell me that our wedding was one of the best (most fun and relaxed) weddings they have ever been to... and that is exactly what we were going for!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Wedding Date 31-08-2013
I have been putting off writing this review because words just cannot express how grateful I am and how wonderful my wedding experience was! Our wedding was beyond anything I could have dreamed I would be able to have. \r\rOur number 1 goal was to not have someone else's wedding... one that you have been to 100 times... we wanted a wedding that was 100% us and that is what Storybook Gardens gave to us. The venues many choice locations and the details the coordinator puts into the wedding can make the wedding experience exactly you (without the bride or her family having to lift a finger)!\r\rIt has been over a year since our wedding and people still stop me to tell me that our wedding was one of the best (most fun and relaxed) weddings they have ever been to... and that is exactly what we were going for!
Reviewed on 09-10-2014
Jenna Behmer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
I had my dream wedding at Storybook! During the whole process I kept thinking this is too good to be true. This was the truth, Jana and the staff at Storybook are too good to be true. Everything was amazing for our wedding. Jana and staff were helpful, effectient, friendly, and personable. Every detail for our day felt like it was personalized just for us. Thank you Storybook for making our wedding the most unforgettable day of our lives!!!!! Thank you Jana and Joe!
Reviewed on 04-10-2014
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
I had my dream wedding at Storybook! During the whole process I kept thinking this is too good to be true. This was the truth, Jana and the staff at Storybook are too good to be true. Everything was amazing for our wedding. Jana and staff were helpful, effectient, friendly, and personable. Every detail for our day felt like it was personalized just for us. Thank you Storybook for making our wedding the most unforgettable day of our lives!!!!! Thank you Jana and Joe!
Reviewed on 04-10-2014
lprimrose01 (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-08-2014
I had my bridal shower at Storybook Gardens and it was more than anything I expected. Jana did a fabulous job and she had some great and unique ideas. She is great at what she does and it really shows. I would recommend this venue to everyone!!
Reviewed on 30-09-2014
Wedding Date 23-08-2014
I had my bridal shower at Storybook Gardens and it was more than anything I expected. Jana did a fabulous job and she had some great and unique ideas. She is great at what she does and it really shows. I would recommend this venue to everyone!!
Reviewed on 30-09-2014
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
My brother recently was married at Storybook Gardens LLC and I also had the honor of photographing his wedding. It is clear from the moment you step foot on the grounds that this venue is one of complete excellence, hard work and dedication to the bride and grooms they serve. We were blown away at the scenery, decorations, staff, etc. It is every photographers dream to shoot at a venue like Storybook Gardens! Keep up the excellent work!
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
My brother recently was married at Storybook Gardens LLC and I also had the honor of photographing his wedding. It is clear from the moment you step foot on the grounds that this venue is one of complete excellence, hard work and dedication to the bride and grooms they serve. We were blown away at the scenery, decorations, staff, etc. It is every photographers dream to shoot at a venue like Storybook Gardens! Keep up the excellent work!
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
jana gruben (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
I was married at Storybook Gardens when it was just opened. I was nervous because it really didn't have many reviews at the time. I saw what they were planning on doing and the direction they were trying to go in as far as there venue but it is still a leap of faith when they are just getting started. We fell so in love with the beauty of Storybook that we had to trust in what they were doing. It was the best decision ever! We had a fairytale wedding that rings true to the name, STORYBOOK. I have never been to a wedding like it and to my complete disbelief it was mine! For weeks everyone was telling me that they had never seen anything like it. The attention to detail was amazing. Everything was customized to what I wanted. Down to every little charm. They had vintage furniture out, custom signs everywhere, all done just for us. Amazing. Completely worth the drive! A wedding for a movie star. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
Wedding Date 13-07-2013
I was married at Storybook Gardens when it was just opened. I was nervous because it really didn't have many reviews at the time. I saw what they were planning on doing and the direction they were trying to go in as far as there venue but it is still a leap of faith when they are just getting started. We fell so in love with the beauty of Storybook that we had to trust in what they were doing. It was the best decision ever! We had a fairytale wedding that rings true to the name, STORYBOOK. I have never been to a wedding like it and to my complete disbelief it was mine! For weeks everyone was telling me that they had never seen anything like it. The attention to detail was amazing. Everything was customized to what I wanted. Down to every little charm. They had vintage furniture out, custom signs everywhere, all done just for us. Amazing. Completely worth the drive! A wedding for a movie star. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
Anonymous (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2017
My brother in law was recently married at Storybook Gardens and we can't rave enough about this place and the owner! Jana was so attentive to every detail. The decorations were breathtaking, the staff was wonderful and very helpful! I will definitely be recommending anyone with an upcoming wedding to check out Storybook Gardens LLC. They will NOT be disappointed!
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
Wedding Date 19-01-2017
My brother in law was recently married at Storybook Gardens and we can't rave enough about this place and the owner! Jana was so attentive to every detail. The decorations were breathtaking, the staff was wonderful and very helpful! I will definitely be recommending anyone with an upcoming wedding to check out Storybook Gardens LLC. They will NOT be disappointed!
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
Sins98 (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
The staff worked their butts off after it rained to get everything set up last minute. They did an awesome job under pressure. Last minute changes to postpone the wedding a few hours, they rolled with it. Professional, wonderful, warm people. Beautiful place.
Reviewed on 26-09-2014
Wedding Date 30-08-2014
The staff worked their butts off after it rained to get everything set up last minute. They did an awesome job under pressure. Last minute changes to postpone the wedding a few hours, they rolled with it. Professional, wonderful, warm people. Beautiful place.
Reviewed on 26-09-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
As the mother of the Bride, I was beyond impressed. Storybook Gardens left nothing for me to do. All décor and designing was taken care of. Staff was easy to work with and very professional. Something out of a movie!. Thank you Storybook for an amazing wedding.
Reviewed on 26-09-2014
As the mother of the Bride, I was beyond impressed. Storybook Gardens left nothing for me to do. All décor and designing was taken care of. Staff was easy to work with and very professional. Something out of a movie!. Thank you Storybook for an amazing wedding.
Reviewed on 26-09-2014
Brooke Messer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-07-2014
I always knew I wanted a laid back country style wedding and storybook gardens fit just that. But Jana will also make the venue the most beautiful and elegant location as well if that's what you're interested in. She is so great at setting everything up. She is one of a kind! She goes above and beyond your expectations! The venue has gorgeous backdrops for beautiful pictures! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone! There are different sites on the location to have your ceremony/reception and you can also choose to have it indoors. Great place storybook gardens. Thank you for the wedding of my dreams!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 08-07-2014
I always knew I wanted a laid back country style wedding and storybook gardens fit just that. But Jana will also make the venue the most beautiful and elegant location as well if that's what you're interested in. She is so great at setting everything up. She is one of a kind! She goes above and beyond your expectations! The venue has gorgeous backdrops for beautiful pictures! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone! There are different sites on the location to have your ceremony/reception and you can also choose to have it indoors. Great place storybook gardens. Thank you for the wedding of my dreams!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2014
Storybook Gardens is a beautiful place for a wedding, located in our little 'ole hometown! Jana did an excellent job of helping with the decorations & providing anything we asked for. She listened very attentively & offered suggestions when we needed ideas. She takes care of every detail. She made sure the day was perfect & stressful free. My daughter couldn't have chosen a better place to be married. I would definitely suggest Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue. It's a beautiful place! You will have no worries, as Jana covers everything & nothing is left out.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 09-08-2014
Storybook Gardens is a beautiful place for a wedding, located in our little 'ole hometown! Jana did an excellent job of helping with the decorations & providing anything we asked for. She listened very attentively & offered suggestions when we needed ideas. She takes care of every detail. She made sure the day was perfect & stressful free. My daughter couldn't have chosen a better place to be married. I would definitely suggest Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for an outdoor wedding venue. It's a beautiful place! You will have no worries, as Jana covers everything & nothing is left out.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Emily Thompson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
Jana, Joe, and the staff at Storybook Gardens are amazing!!! There were no worries on if everything was going to be ready to go. Jana took care of all the little details. Everything turned out to be more than we could have planned!!!! My wedding was a dream come true due to all the hard work that everyone put into my big day!!! I would recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone who is looking for an outdoor wedding!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 24-05-2014
Jana, Joe, and the staff at Storybook Gardens are amazing!!! There were no worries on if everything was going to be ready to go. Jana took care of all the little details. Everything turned out to be more than we could have planned!!!! My wedding was a dream come true due to all the hard work that everyone put into my big day!!! I would recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone who is looking for an outdoor wedding!!!!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Jessica Hall (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
Jana was amazing in helping us throw the perfect bridal shower! We explained the theme we were going for and she put everything together for us. From the centerpieces, to the decor - everything down to the smallest detail was absolutely perfect! I would 100% recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for a spot to host their event! I wish Storybook had been open when I got married!! Thanks again for everything Jana!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
Jana was amazing in helping us throw the perfect bridal shower! We explained the theme we were going for and she put everything together for us. From the centerpieces, to the decor - everything down to the smallest detail was absolutely perfect! I would 100% recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone looking for a spot to host their event! I wish Storybook had been open when I got married!! Thanks again for everything Jana!
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Renae Connolly (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-03-2011
I attended a wedding here last year, it was so beautiful; it reminded me of a wedding in a movie. It’s located off the beaten path which makes it more spectacular. The decorations that they had were really pretty; I have never attended a wedding like it. This venue is a mix of a classic and a modern wedding. They had the wedding in the grass facing the pond, it was very romantic. The reception area was strung with lights, when the sun went down the view could take your breath away. If you are looking for somewhere to have a wedding that is unique, classic, beautiful and modern, this is the place you want to go.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Wedding Date 22-03-2011
I attended a wedding here last year, it was so beautiful; it reminded me of a wedding in a movie. It’s located off the beaten path which makes it more spectacular. The decorations that they had were really pretty; I have never attended a wedding like it. This venue is a mix of a classic and a modern wedding. They had the wedding in the grass facing the pond, it was very romantic. The reception area was strung with lights, when the sun went down the view could take your breath away. If you are looking for somewhere to have a wedding that is unique, classic, beautiful and modern, this is the place you want to go.
Reviewed on 25-09-2014
Anonymous (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-06-2014
From the beginning of the planning process, Jana, was nothing less than amazing. Storybook Gardens is absolutely beautiful as well as affordable. With several possible catastrophe's the week leading up to our wedding including issues with the ceremony at the church, bridal party drop outs, record rainfall, etc... etc... The least of our worries was the reception.\r\r Upon arrival of our wedding party to the reception site at Storybook gardens it was beyond breath taking. Jana and the other staff were all very professional and outstanding. There wasn't one thing that we could've asked for that wasn't already thought of or even taken care of before we could think of it. Our only worry was the rain considering that our reception was outside. I would highly recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone. Jana and the staff will help make your night stress free and unforgettable!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2014
56 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.68 out of 5.0Wedding Date 20-06-2014
From the beginning of the planning process, Jana, was nothing less than amazing. Storybook Gardens is absolutely beautiful as well as affordable. With several possible catastrophe's the week leading up to our wedding including issues with the ceremony at the church, bridal party drop outs, record rainfall, etc... etc... The least of our worries was the reception.\r\r Upon arrival of our wedding party to the reception site at Storybook gardens it was beyond breath taking. Jana and the other staff were all very professional and outstanding. There wasn't one thing that we could've asked for that wasn't already thought of or even taken care of before we could think of it. Our only worry was the rain considering that our reception was outside. I would highly recommend Storybook Gardens to anyone. Jana and the staff will help make your night stress free and unforgettable!!
Reviewed on 13-07-2014
Contact Info for Storybook Gardens
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/storybookgardens | |
| X (Twitter) | storybookdesign |
| storybookgardens | |
| storybookgardens | |
| Website | www.storybookgardens.club |
| Phone | (815) 888-7962 |
| Address | 13501 e. Bethel Rd., Rochelle, IL, 61068 |
| storybookgardensweddings@yahoo.com |
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Meet the Storybook Gardens Team
Jana Gruben (Owner) Hello My name is Jana Gruben and I am the owner and operator of SBG. Here at Storybook Gardens we believe in a TRULY custom event where every wedding is as unique as each of our clients. We max at 2 events per week and NEVER on the same day. We are NOT a wedding factory. No extra charges or hoopla. True Bang for your buck!
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