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January 2024 by Darlene ortiz
I was looking into this establishment however I’m sort of scared of these negative reviews. Was this money ever paid pack to the couple The 45,000 in question from years ago during Covid? Did you guys change your valet team you had at the time of several incidents of theft? Very serious negative reviews.
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January 2024 by Iris Anna Su
My spouse and I looked at around 11 other venues, and none come close to what you get at The Estate at Florentine Gardens. First off, the whole venue is GORGEOUS, with a beautiful, freshly made ceremony room, cozy but classy cocktail room, and a spectacular elegant ballroom for your reception. Even the hallways, groomsmen suite, and the bridal suites are amazing - they're big, stunning and are perfect for getting ready. If you're considering a winter or summer wedding, this venue is perfect. Even you're in the summer and it gets rained out, you'll still have a picture-perfect ceremony room, so really there is no need to worry. We did our wedding just a week ago and it was amazing!Not only does this venue wow your guests in terms of how it looks, but the staff are INCREDIBLE. We worked with Samantha (our event consultant), Jeffery (our maître d'), Monica (our bridal attendant), Max (helped with the groomsmen) Sal (entertainment services), DJ Tony Gia, and Shar (videographer). From day 1, Samantha was always enthusiastic and patient about our many many many questions that we asked throughout the whole entire year before our wedding. She was a joy to work with! Everything was done professionally and the answers provided truly reflects how much this venue knows and understands how to run a good wedding. Monica, Jeffery, and Max were with us the day of the wedding and they truly ran the show behind the scenes. They were there to answer any questions, take all the stress off of us and our families, and made sure everything was on time and done well. There was really nothing we needed to worry about because Jeffery, Monica, and Max were well coordinated and knew exactly what to do, even with our outside vendors (photographer and florist).One of the best things about The Estate at Florentine Gardens is that they also have amazing entertainment services. If you end up booking this venue, we highly recommend using Sal Travis and his team. Sal was always ready to provide us good song selections and help us craft our package for what we would like to have (lighting, videography, DJ, sparkler towers photo booth, ceremony music, and so much more). DJ Tony Gia was the best - he kept our dance floor up and dancing the whole night and was an amazing MC. Sal's team of videographers were also outstanding and blew our guests away. They were able to catch everything live and even produce an amazing wrap-up video to display at the end of the night.Our friends and families members who have been to so many weddings before said that our wedding was the best wedding that they have ever been to, and we know that it's because The Estate at Florentine Gardens is 1. beautiful, 2. provides the highest quality of service, and 3. is truly working to ensure your day goes smoothly, and 4. the food is so DELICIOUS!! (we had endless amounts of food flowing from our cocktail to reception to after, everyone said they were so full and thought it tasted so so good)!So a HUGE THANK YOU to the Florentine team for making our wedding day the best day it could have ever been.
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January 2024 by Kyra Forte
We had our cocktail hour & reception at the Estate at Florentine Gardens in November 2023. My husband and I wanted to really emphasize delicious food and service and let me tell you Florentine Gardens delivered it to us, our family and friends, on a rhodium platter. From the moment we walked into the beautifully designed lobby/entryway, greeted by a gorgeous chandelier, fireplace, and staircase, we knew this place was the real deal. Jason worked with us and our planner Lauren at Detailed Events by Lo from the start, helping to guide us in our vendor choices and most importantly our cocktail hour and reception food selections. We loved being able to customize our food selections from start to finish, with really different and fun options that we hadn’t seen at other weddings before. Jason was extremely attentive, easy to work with, patient, and kind. From working with Jason and the FlorenTEAM, you really feel like they are your family as they want you to have the most magnificent day possible with the most amount of ease and least amount of stress. Jason made it so easy to communicate with him during the planning process. We have very hectic schedules and Jason was the most accommodating. When it came down to the week of the wedding, we were feeling so excited and stress free thanks to Jason and his team. I knew they had everything figured out down to a tee. When we arrived to the venue after our church ceremony, my husband and I were greeted by Jason & Jeffery (and some vodka Martinis). I could go on and on about every single perfect detail, but I would be writing for hours. There was not one single thing that I could find wrong with how the day went. Everything was absolutely perfect. The food, drinks, desserts, and service exceeded our expectations. People say your wedding day is the best day of your lives, and ours truly was with help from Florentine Gardens. We give our HIGHEST recommendation for this truly spectacular venue. We wish our friends would get married there so we can return and eat all of the tasty food again :P.Of note- We mostly used the recommended vendors, which were all lovely, easy to work with, and contributed to our fabulous day.-Sal Travis Entertainment for Day & Night Videography (insanely amazing same day wrap up video that we cannot stop watching!!!), unbelievable lighting, and the incredible DJ TONY GIA, who are friends and family cannot stop talking about!!!-Arcadia Floral Company (beautiful whimsical flowers and candles-working with Sammy was so easy and great!!!)-Creationari Stationary company created the most gorgeous custom invitations that included a painted photo of our venue
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January 2024 by Muhammad Ajmal
Lovely place
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January 2024 by Amanda Lotito
I truly don’t even know where to begin. First let me start by saying the second you walk into the Florentine you are treated as family. From our first experience with Ciro my husband, my parents and myself all felt his personal touch to make sure everything with our wedding day would be exactly what we’ve dreamt of. His kindness and patience meant the world to us. Sal Travis and his team are BEYOND talented and amazing. Our videographer Jesse was so fun to deal with and the same day edit video all I can say is … W O W!!!!! I probably have watched it over 20 times already. The day of my wedding I couldn’t imagine it without Monica. She didn’t only treat me like a princess she treated my whole bridal party like royalty. She was there from start to finish and was the sweetest person to deal with! Our Maître D Jeff made sure everything was perfect the entire day and he has the sweetest soul. Our DJ Tony Gia made the wedding party go insane!!!!! Everyone loved the music and the dance floor was filled the entire night. I honestly can’t put into words the amount of love I have for the venue, staff, and the Daidone family. Thank you to the Florentine and their dedicated hard work for making our wedding P E R F E C T. When I say not one thing went wrong I truly mean it, it was the most magical fairytale wedding I have dreamt of.
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January 2024 by Carol A Walsh
The most fabulous wedding event I have ever attended.Everything was top shelf and staff was very attentive.
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December 2023 by SJ Del Priore Photo & Film
We just photographed a wedding at The Estate at Florentine Gardens this past Fall and it was a complete dream!! Their entire staff was super helpful and accommodating the entire day! The Maître D' was always right by our couple's side with anything they needed! They gave top-notch quality service from getting ready all the way to the end of the evening! The ceremony space is breathtaking with tall ceilings and an entire wall of windows letting in all the natural light! The reception space was stunning with chandeliers and big windows overlooking the gardens! The entire estate has gorgeous architectural details. We cannot wait to work there again next year!
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November 2023 by Alexandra Maravic
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Florentine Gardens on 10/28/23. The entire planning process with Sam, our coordinator, was a BREEZE. She's just the best! I'm extremely Type A so at first I was stressed that I would have to manage all the little things leading up to the big day and on the wedding day itself. All my questions were answered promptly and from the moment we booked our wedding there, Sam ensured us everything would be taken care of. We instantly felt at ease with Sam and the Florentine team, and I can genuinely say that selecting this venue was the easiest, most stress-free wedding decision we made!10/28/23. From the minute we arrived at 8am until we left at 1am, our bridal attendant Lee was on top of everything. She made sure I always had a drink or something to eat, even bringing me gluten free pastries for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. Lee was at my side most of the day and night and she was the absolute BEST. Sam checked in with us multiple times throughout the day/night to make sure we had everything we need. The facilities themselves are just gorgeous and exactly what we wanted in a wedding venue. The bridal suites were beautiful, clean, and stocked with everything we needed.Additionally, every single staff member at Florentine is exceptional and provided top-notch service to us and every single guest. Our family and friends are still raving about all the food and how amazing the service was! Jeffrey, the maitre'd, was also incredible and made sure the whole night flowed well and we were able to get all the photos etc. that we wanted before the end of the night. Again, the service was UNBELIEVABLE. I did not have one ounce of stress on my wedding day and a huge part of that is thanks to Florentine Gardens. They really know how to execute a wonderful event and was totally worth every single cent we spent having our wedding here. Cannot recommend this venue enough!
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October 2023 by Marielle Inocentes
What an incredible experience we had for our wedding day on 10/07/23. Florentine Gardens was first and ONLY venue we saw during wedding planning. That speaks volumes about the service and venue at first impression. No need to even look at other venues! I was sold the first day.10/10 for everyone and everything! From Jason, Sal Travis, Tony Gia, Monica, George, and more! The food was delicious, venue is stunning, BUT the service is unlike any other! It exceeded all of my expectations and I am blown away. I have been to several weddings and there is truly no place comparable to Florentine Gardens. My guests cannot get over how amazing their experience was. Unforgettable to say the least.Jason- provided the smoothest process throughout the year. I remember he told me that all I had to do was just show up for the wedding day and everything else would be taken care of. That is literally what I did, and EVERYTHING was taken care of!! He is incredible and top of everything!DJ Tony- Tony got everyone on that dance floor! It was truly unbelievable experience. People that I never seen dance in my life, danced that day and got on the floor! Its true what they say.. if no one is on the dance floor, the DJ isnt right. The guests partied and had an amazing time! Thank you!Monica- She is much appreciated and needed more than I could have imagined. I dont know what my bridesmaids and I would have done without her!Sal- It was an amazing experience and and I am thankful for him encouraging me to upgrade on a few things. Everything turned out great and well worth it! Monogram, fog, accent lighting, mirror photo booth..George- Thank you for working quickly and efficiently! You are amazing!!I can go on and on but thank you Florentine Gardens for the best day! 100000000/10.
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October 2023 by Salvatore Riina
This venue is truly a magical destination. Everyone one of the staff members, the Maitre D's, Jason A. Gentile and Sal Travis couldn't have been more patient, warm, diligent, skilled and loving. Everyone made our day so amazing. My wife and I couldn't be more thankful to find and choose this venue. We couldn't recommend it enough. They mastered the food, the property, and the attention to detail down to a scientific formula.THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!
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October 2023 by Johnny Murray
I just Had my cousin's wedding there on October 6th, 2023! The place is huge, and it was so beautifully decorated!
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October 2023 by Kayla Rizzo
BEST DAY EVER!!! The Florentine is by far one the best wedding venues in the state! The best wedding service I have ever seen and BY FAR the best food and cocktail hour! Working with Ciro and Sam was such an amazing experience. I can’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. This was the second venue we toured and the second we walked into the front door we were sold! Ciro went above and beyond to ensure I had everything more than perfect on wedding day. As a wedding planner myself I had nothing to worry about that day. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We love you guys so much!
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August 2023 by Rie G
My husband and I wanted a unique and exquisite venue; one that our guests have never been to. The Estate at Florentine Gardens exceeded our expectations. This venue is luxurious, top notch and exceptional in all aspects. We felt like royalty from start to finish. Ciro (one of the owners) and Samantha assisted with every facet of the wedding planning process. Ciro was a tremendous help with the menu selections and day-of details. Sal Travis provided excellent consultation on entertainment. From ceremony to reception, Sal & team executed our production needs. The state of the art entertainment system had our guests dancing and amazed throughout the night.On the day of, our bridal attendants Monica & Max took excellent care of us and made our day seamless. They anticipated our needs before we even knew what we needed. Monica was truly God sent for the bride. The servers and bartenders treated our guests like VIPs. The Maitre D and the entire waitstaff provided stellar 5 star service.Most of our guests shared that this was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended. They are still raving about the beautiful cocktail hour, delicious food and service. Our guests also shared that Florentine Gardens has “THE BEST COCKTAIL HOUR & FOOD.” Thomas Daidone “Proprietor” is kind and has assembled an amazing team that compliments this luxurious venue.Thank you so much Ciro, Samantha, Sal, Monica, Max and the entire staff at The Estates at Florentine Gardens for making our wedding dreams come true. Hands down, THE BEST VENUE IN NJ.
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July 2023 by Brandon Beller
The Estate at Florentine Gardens is the most incredible venue to host an event. On 7/2/23 my wife & I got married there. There is no other place on the planet that I would choose to host my wedding. The second we stepped foot in their magical venue and spoke with Samantha, we knew that it was the one. Besides their flawless and beautiful facilities, they were extremely professional and a pleasure to work with. They were up front, honest and fair the entire process. They built a relationship based on trust and care. We had a two year engagement which led to a lot of excitement and nerves. Samatha was beyond amazing. We spoke and met with her frequently. We had a lot of details, instructions and requests, to which she handled perfectly every single time with a smile on her face. Knowing she was at the helm of the ship made us know everything would work out. While we didn't work with Ciro directly, any time we spoke with him, he was an absolute professional that only wanted to provide us with the day of our lives and boy did they deliver. The day of, their staff was absolutely amazing. The bridal attendant Lee is a superwoman. She was with us the entire day/night and made the day go by flawlessly. She sewed the buttons shut on my shirt so the studs would stay in place, got tough stains out of our clothes and treated us like royalty. The maitre d, George was also fantastic. He was the quarterback making sure the entire event stayed to the schedule and all vendors were on the same page. He did a perfect job! The facilities were stunning, the new indoor ceremony room is out of this world. For two years we planned on doing the ceremony outside and this was non-negotiable. Well day of it was extremely hot and humid, once we saw that room in a second we said let's do it there. The architecture and beauty is remarkable. The cocktail hour room, ballroom, suites are equally beautiful and clean. Lastly, the food at the estate may be the best food I've ever had at an event in my life. If you don't believe me, you can ask our 200 guests that to this day are calling and texting us that it was the most amazing event they've ever been too and they haven't stopped talking about how amazing the food was. The Estate, Samantha and the Daidone family will forever be a part of our family. When I have kids one day I already know where I will be having their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and one day weddings.
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June 2023 by Maryann S.
My son got married here last weekend and I can't say enough good things. From the gardens to the food to the theatrical aspects and the Amazing staff. It was the Best night of my life! The staff went above and beyond any expectations we had. My new daughter in law got a cramp in her foot and they massaged it for half an hour. The food was delicious and creatively displayed. There was so much of it and yes they sent leftovers home with us. Both families ate again and I had lunch for the week. Even the valets were thoughtful and would go to peoples cars to get their sweaters as the night went on. We used Sal and dj Tony Gea at the venue and everything was a well oiled machine. The dance floor was never empty! I truly can't say enough good things about lee and Sarah and cero. Thank you Florentine Gardens for making our Dreams come true!
