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Anderson Japanese Gardens is a unique wedding venue located in Rockford, Illinois. As one of the best Japanese gardens in North America, this setting will delight and impress your guests. The grounds consist of 12 acres of lawns, pathways, streams and waterfalls. This is an award-winning venue, having held the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards for a number of years. With its architecture and professional services, Anderson Japanese Gardens is a venue that will be remembered forever.


Facilities and Capacity
Anderson Japanese Gardens can accommodate up to 220 guests. The nature amongst the trees and streams is perfect for pictures.

Services Offered
Anderson Japanese Gardens offers the following services:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bridal suite
  • Event planning
  • Setup
  • Outdoor Ceremony (up to 220)
  • Indoor Reception (up to 125)


Location
Anderson Japanese Gardens is located in Rockford, Illinois by Rock River. It services the Rockford metropolitan area.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Garden
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Anderson Japanese Gardens

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
119 reviews
96% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
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Anderson Japanese Gardens is praised for its gorgeous and well-maintained gardens, providing a perfect backdrop for weddings. Reviewers highlight the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, who assisted with every detail from coordinating the event to ensuring a stress-free experience on the wedding day. While Fresco's, a separate entity, received mixed reviews, the overall experience at Anderson Japanese Gardens was described as incredible, with stunning photos captured on the beautiful grounds. The venue's pavilion is recommended for couples who appreciate nature and enjoy outdoor settings for their special day.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Anderson Japanese Gardens is praised for its gorgeous and well-maintained gardens, providing a perfect backdrop for weddings. Reviewers highlight the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, who assisted with every detail from coordinating the event to ensuring a stress-free experience on the wedding day. While Fresco's, a separate entity, received mixed reviews, the overall experience at Anderson Japanese Gardens was described as incredible, with stunning photos captured on the beautiful grounds. The venue's pavilion is recommended for couples who appreciate nature and enjoy outdoor settings for their special day.

Brittany
Brittany Sent on 09/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mesmerizing and stunning

The gardens is the absolute perfect place. Between all the trees, flowers, greenery, waterfall, koi ponds, numerous bridges, and unique style it is PERFECT! They are incredibly helpful and always by your side during your wedding day. They provide a coordinator, place to get ready in (bridal suite), chairs and tables, etc, and go above and beyond to make your day perfect. I could not of found a better place than the gardens!!!!!
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Gabby G. Sent on 08/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful

The gardens are the perfect place to have a wedding, with so much natural beauty and multiple spots to have your ceremony. I had a micro wedding on a Monday, and Warren was wonderfully accommodating and helpful before and after the day. We had everything we wanted, and our guests had some time to stroll the gardens and enjoy the beauty after our ceremony.
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Louann L. Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Service from a staff who went above and beyond.

The Gardens are gorgeous and beautifully maintained! The staff is wonderful and helped our wedding there come off beautifully from helping coordinate down to the last detail and then keeping the day as stress free as possible for my husband and I, along with our families! Grace was wonderful assistant to keep everything flowing and I would definitely recommend having your special events coordinated through Anderson Japanese Gardens!

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Fred Fox Studios Fred Fox Studios Wedding Photographers

We absolutely love working at this place. It is beautiful and the staff is always great to work with. We can't say enough good things about this place.

The Wedding Studio The Wedding Studio Wedding Photographers

A stunning location for a wedding!

FotoEnvy Studios FotoEnvy Studios Wedding Photographers

Just a gorgeous location! For an outdoor location it's hard to beat Anderson Gardens in the Rockford area. From a huge waterfall, to the ponds and unique bridges and buildings as a photographic backdrop it's amazing. We've shot weddings here before and the staff has always been on top of it and never missing the smaller details. Check them out if you're looking for an amazing outdoor location with a beautiful indoor reception hall.

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