Frequently asked questions

For pricing information please email [email protected] or call 815-895-3737.

The Garden Room is a versatile indoor space that holds up to 200 people. For ideas on how to use the room, browse through the photos in our Wedding Gallery.

In order to secure your date, Blumen Garden requires 1/3 of the room rental, a signed contract and a Security deposit check post-dated to the date of your event.

Blumen Gardens does not offer refunds on deposits made, however you can use your balance of the deposits made towards a different room rental in the same calendar year.

Blumen Gardens requires all renters to provide a certificate of insurance showing the appropriate liability coverage. The amount of coverage needed will be dependent on the specifics of your event. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding your specific event.

Yes, Blumen Gardens is handicap accessible to our Gardens Shops, Courtyard (outdoor ceremony area), and Garden Room (indoor reception/event area).

Blumen Gardens is climate controlled throughout the seasons.

GENERAL PARKING:
Diagonal parking is available on the East side of The Garden Room. Guests may also parallel park in front of Blumen Gardens (Edward Street) and along South Avenue. We are located in a residential area, so please be considerate of our neighbors. (See Map)

VENDOR PARKING:
Diagonal Parking is available in the Employee/Vendor Parking Lot, located on the far north side of the Parking/Nursery Driveway. (See Map)

DJ, PHOTO BOOTH, BARTENDER:
Unloading: Use the East Double Glass Doors of the Garden Room.
Parking during Event: Please park in the Employee/Vendor Parking Lot.

CATERER:
Unloading: Use the Overhead Garage Door
Parking during Event: Please park in the Employee/Vendor Parking Lot. If you need alternate accommodations, please OK with Event Attendant.

MUSIC FOR CEREMONY IN COURTYARD:
Unloading: Park along South Avenue near the Courtyard
Parking during the Event: Please park in the Employee/Vendor Parking Lot. (See Map)

Daytime events- Guests attending daytime events are more than welcome to visit our Garden Center before or after the event has ended, however no alcoholic beverages from the event may be allowed outside.

Evening events– Guests attending evening events are welcome in the outdoor Garden Center to walk around the grounds and enjoy our lighted, brick pathway or relax by the pond as long as the host has rented the area. If the host has chosen not to rent the Garden Center, that area will be closed. View our Wedding Photo Gallery to see how guests have utilized the Garden Center for their special days!

Yes, Blumen Gardens does have a spacious bridal suite available for use starting at 9 AM. Visit our weddings page to learn more about planning your special day, or contact us with any additional questions.

Blumen Gardens allows you to bring in your own alcohol as long as it is served by a licensed bartender, and you provide host liquor liability in addition to your general liability.

Blumen Gardens allows you to bring in your own caterer as long as we have a copy of their insurance. We do provide refrigeration. We do not provide any hot boxes, or ovens; if your caterer needs any warming items they are responsible for bringing them in themselves.