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Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price

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About

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
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Reviews of Anderson Japanese Gardens

4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
116 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 highly recommended as a wedding venue. The staff is praised for being amazing, helpful, and accommodating, providing top-notch service to ensure a smooth and memorable experience. The venue itself is described as gorgeous, with stunning grounds and a picturesque pavilion for ceremonies. The staff, including Leah, Beth Ann, Katie, and Amy, are commended for their thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and attentiveness throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Anderson Japanese Gardens for a beautiful outdoor wedding.

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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 highly recommended as a wedding venue. The staff is praised for being amazing, helpful, and accommodating, providing top-notch service to ensure a smooth and memorable experience. The venue itself is described as gorgeous, with stunning grounds and a picturesque pavilion for ceremonies. The staff, including Leah, Beth Ann, Katie, and Amy, are commended for their thoughtfulness, thoroughness, and attentiveness throughout the planning process. Overall, reviewers highly recommend Anderson Japanese Gardens for a beautiful outdoor wedding.

Natalia
Natalia S. Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue.

Words cannot describe how wonderful the staff have been. They helped us throughout everything. From pictures to adjusting my train. To helping with the rehearsal. God they were just incredible. Fresco's not so much, but they are a separate entity from the gardens. I cannot express the love the staff have givin me and helped us with everything.
Leah
Leah K. Sent on 10/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning

We had such a beautiful wedding ceremony at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Their staff was top notch and helped us with everything from the rehearsal to the photos. Speaking of photos, ours are stunning thanks to the beautiful grounds.
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Julie C. Sent on 09/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Wedding Team Rocked!!

Anderson Japanese Garden was the best place to get married!! The venue was gorgeous, the team we were with rocked and overall was just terrific!
The team was responsive, great at communicating quickly and very informative. We got married in the pavilion and it was simply perfect. If you love the outdoors, enjoy nature and flowers you should definitely get married here!!
XcitePhoto was my photographer out of Naperville by the way too!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Real Weddings

Kiley & Trevor
19 photos · 09/01/2018

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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