Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
80 Reviews
96% recommend it
Awards
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Bani A. Sent on 12/05/2023Wedding of our Dreams
We picked Sonnenberg Gardens after visiting many different wedding options because the vibe there, the beauty and the uniqueness was beyond all the others. Kris and the team at Sonnenberg Gardens were so gracious in managing every detail and going the extra mile with spectacular extra special touches to make our day Perfection! We beyond happy with our choice to go with Sonnenberg Gardens! -
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Natalie Z. Sent on 12/17/2023
Dream Wedding at Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg Gardens is the dream Finger Lakes wedding destination. Kris and her team made planning from out of state a breeze. The day could not have gone better - thank you Kris! -
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Becky Sent on 12/04/2023A Perfect September Celebration at Sonnenberg Gardens
We recently had the pleasure of having our September wedding ceremony in the Italian Gardens at Sonnenberg Gardens, and we couldn't be more delighted with the entire experience. From the stunning natural beauty of the gardens to the impeccable professionalism and coordination of the staff, every aspect of our special day exceeded our expectations.
The well-maintained gardens, historic mansion, and charming pathways created a romantic atmosphere that left our guests in awe. Sonnenberg Gardens provided a variety of stunning spaces for different aspects of our celebration. The gardens were in full bloom during September, making the gardens an enchanting backdrop for our ceremony,
A huge thank you to Kris for making the day perfect for us!
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Lara C. Sent on 09/26/2022Kind and Professional Team, Beautiful Gardens
I had my wedding here at Sonnenberg Gardens. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful place to get married. When I saw the ceremony site at the wedding rehearsal, I was overcome with joyous tears. I couldn't stop crying because it was everything I hoped it would be and I was so excited to get married to my husband there the next day. The ceremony site was stunning and the grounds were a perfect backdrop for photos. Kris, the venue coordinator, was a joy to work with. She was attentive and answered all my many, many questions promptly. I highly recommend getting married here if you are in the market. The Sonnenberg team is lovely, professional, and kind. And the gardens are truly gorgeous. I couldn't have asked for a more magical and beautiful day. -
Taylor W. Sent on 11/02/2023
The greatest team!
Kris and her team were absolutely amazing and made the wedding planning experience with them such a joy. They were accommodating of all of our requests, attentive & responsive & kept the day running on time and smoothly! We used them for our ceremony only and it worked out great. We had endless options of locations for beautiful photos and our guests loved wandering the grounds before & after the ceremony. -
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Katie B. Sent on 09/05/2022
Beautiful venue and working with Kris was so great. It was truly such an amazing day!
Kris and the volunteer team drivers were so great to work with. The venue was very accommodating to our needs and the people were always responsive and professional. -
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Diana L. Sent on 12/01/2022
Beautiful venue, perfect day
Sonnenberg was such an incredibly beautiful venue that made for a memorable day with absolutely gorgeous pictures. We worked with Kris and her team at Sonnenberg, as well as our own wedding coordinator. The teams/vendors all knew each other pretty well having been in the business in the area for a while, and worked together pretty seamlessly.
Sonnenberg is such a naturally gorgeous place/venue that we didn't have to do much to create the wedding we wanted, there was a lot of natural beauty all around which was what we wanted. The main things we had to do were work closely with the florist to decorate the tent and wedding arch, and outsourced to a rental company for wooden farm tables for the reception tent, and rented wooden crossback chairs for the tent to replace the white plastic chairs that Sonnenberg provides.
After that, everything came together and was perfect. Sonnenberg will continue to be an incredibly beautiful, and meaningful place. -
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Rebecca N. Sent on 01/04/2023Amazing Venue!
Sonnenberg Gardens was an amazing venue for our wedding day! The staff and volunteers were all so helpful, friendly and flexible. Our ceremony took place in the Upper Rock Garden, where we were able to totally customize the seating arrangement and ceremony site. It was a peaceful, celebratory and intimate ceremony- exactly what we hoped for! We had our cocktail hour on the mansion veranda overlooking the beautiful Italian Garden. Our reception was a big party in the wedding tent. The tent was gorgeous with great lighting and plenty of room for comfortable seating and a big dance floor. It's been 6 months since our wedding and our guests are still talking about what an awesome time they had! It was truly a dream wedding venue - gorgeous views wherever you look & a helpful team that helped our wedding vision become a reality! -
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Joanna E. Sent on 12/02/2022
Sonnenberg created the Wedding of Our Dreams
Kris and the entire Sonnenberg staff were essential in helping our vision come true. The grounds are beautiful and made for stunning photos for our engagement and wedding pictures. The team helps to make sure everyone can get around safely with golf carts, coordinates with effectively with vendors, and helps with timing throughout the ceremony. -
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Richard M. Sent on 09/02/2022A Dream for Our Wedding Day on 5/21/22
We knew we wanted a Garden Wedding surrounded by lush greenery, history and some european influences and so I knew Sonnenberg Gardens was our venue when I saw it. It was perfect for our vision of an elegant, modern gatsby tent wedding. Kris was amazing to work with and the staff was amazing and very accomodating and made our wedding day so amazing, I really did not feel stressed at all. Our guests also loved celebrating at the gardens. I highly recommend if you have a similar vision for your wedding! -
Elaine C. Sent on 11/28/2021
Vendor Turned Family Friend
Our wedding experience at Sonnenberg Gardens was packed with fond memories even given that it unfolded during COVID. The event planners at Sonnenberg are the best! From being our champion during the scheduling and rescheduling gauntlet (due to COVID), to being so generous with their time to get to know us, they made the whole experience so wonderful. By the time of the wedding, they became close family friends. They knew us and our story so well, they were able to make a very personal sign that greeted our guests at the door. That definitely brought a tear to my eye when I saw it. They saw to every detail and were a warm, helpful and friendly presence during the event.
The venue was stunning - the gardens were so gorgeous and the mansion veranda was such a lovely location for drinks and appetizers. We had our reception in the mansion and it was so lovely. It was a wonderful mix of stately, impressive, warm and inviting. The gardens provide so many beautiful backdrops for jaw-dropping wedding photos. A delightful benefit of having the wedding at Sonnenberg is that our guests were able to tour the gardens at any point during the day. So many of our friends are using photos taken in the gardens at our wedding in their Christmas cards this year.
We highly recommend Sonnenberg Gardens as an unforgettable and in-every-way wonderful wedding venue. -
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Méabh-Jean C. Sent on 11/07/2021
Amazing just amazing
We managed to have our weeding on one of the hottest and wettest days in august but they were amazing and got everything running perfectly -
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Nicole A. Sent on 12/26/2020
Best Place on Earth
We planned our wedding pretty fast and fell in love when we found Sonnenberg Gardens, So happy we were able to book. Best place ever and very romantic! -
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Brandi D. Sent on 11/06/2021
Amazing!!!
The venue was perfect! Kris and team were so helpful throughout our special day. They went above and beyond for us! Staff was kind and knowledgeable. They made us along with guests comfortable and welcome. They were a huge help from setup to clean up and truly made the day magical! -
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Karen M. Sent on 10/11/2019Beautiful Venue and wonderful staff!
My daughter had her wedding and reception at Sonnenberg Gardens on May 25, 2019. My daughter was dealing with side effects from cancer treatment and so some special accommodations were made in the tent to provide her with an area where she could sit and receive guests. Their wedding was out by the pond and grotto. I cannot say enough about the job that Deb and her staff did. They bent over backward to allow us in early to decorate the day before, helped coordinate with the caterer, baker, florist and DJ. The wedding, as 1 guest said, was epic. I would recommend this venue over and over again.
Thank you to the Sonnenberg staff for making that day something they will always treasure. -
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Samantha B. Sent on 01/07/2021The venue went above and beyond during the planning, the event, and after the fact. We will forever be grateful to Kris and her amazing staff.
The venue went above and beyond to make our day as simple and amazing as possible. They found stuff to store our extra food in when the caterer fell short here. They took pictures and sent them after the fact as well as checked in generally. They made sure everyone knew what was happening at rehearsal and were always professional and respectful. We could not have chose a better place. -
Gigi B. Sent on 11/09/2021
Superb Service
The team was stellar! Very patient and helpful during high pressure times. -
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Camryn S. Sent on 12/28/2020
Dream come true
Had my wedding in August of 2020. Within all the chaos of covid 19 my husband and I were still able to have a beautiful wedding with a beautiful venue!! All the staff helped our dreams come true. -
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Erin S. Sent on 02/14/2021Wonderful pandemic wedding
Kris and the staff at Sonnenberg were absolutely wonderful and supportive to help us plan and have a wedding ceremony during the pandemic. They gave us a discount for our party of only 15 people and planned a beautiful setting in the Japanese Garden that is not typically a location they offer at Sonnenberg. They helped everyone get seated and coordinated both my and my husband's movements before, during and after the ceremony which really eased my nervousness. I could not say enough about Sonnenberg Gardens...I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a wedding venue!
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