Lakewold Gardens — Attraction in Lakewood

We booked this venue for our elopement because we wanted someplace that would allow for a lot of different backgrounds for pretty pictures, a covered area for the ceremony in case it rained and easy access to a bathroom and this place had everything! We originally paid $800 to rent the outdoor covered verandah location but on the wedding day it was so dark and grey and rainy that our videographer said that if we got married under the verandah, the video would turn out really dark. Thankfully, no one else had rented the indoor part of the venue on that day so our wedding coordinator (Kathryn) said we could move inside in front of this large window where there was much more lighting. She even helped us move furniture out of the way so we could be directly in front of the window. Kathryn was so kind and helpful the entire time we were there and made it clear she wanted to make sure we had the best wedding day possible and she would help however she could to make that happen. A last minute location change is never what a bride wants to deal with, especially when I had been so looking forward to having purple wisteria as my ceremony backdrop, but I also recognize how lucky we were to be able to have the option to change to a new location on such a whim and I do think it will ensure our video is better quality and easier to see for when we show all of our family and friends later. Even though it rained throughout the entire time we were at the venue, I had bought clear umbrellas and we were able to walk around the venue and get lots of great pictures despite the crappy weather. I am very glad we chose Lakewold Gardens as our...

A Magical Wedding at Lakewold Gardens

I had the absolute pleasure of helping execute a flawless, beautiful wedding at Lakewold Gardens, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The stunning garden and organic spaces surrounding the couple created the perfect backdrop for their special day. The serene atmosphere and natural beauty of the venue were all that was needed to make this event truly magical.

I am deeply grateful for the incredible support and attention to detail that Jordan provided throughout the planning process. Not only did she help manage and host the event seamlessly, but she also brought her multitalented skills as a florist into the mix. The florals she designed were absolutely breathtaking, perfectly complementing the natural beauty of Lakewold Gardens. Jordan’s thorough follow-through, expertise in hosting, and deep respect for preserving the pristine spaces made all the difference in creating a seamless event. Her calm demeanor, professionalism, and talent in both wedding planning and florals helped bring the couple’s vision to life in every detail.

Lakewold Gardens is truly a fairytale space, and I hope to be available to host and plan more weddings there in the future. It’s one of the most magical venues I’ve had the pleasure of working with, and I can’t wait to collaborate again. Thank you to Jordan and the team for making this wedding an...

The place is absolutely beautiful. I asked what type of tree was directly out back. The "horticulturist" on staff said "that's a dawn redwood". Well, I know redwood trees very well, and there is a coast redwood that is extremely rare, called a dawn redwood. So I said, "whaaaat, no way, a dawn redwood" and she continues to repeat "yes" with no explanation, rinse and repeat. About this time, a second "horticulturist" showed up and said the exact same thing. At this point, they're both chuckling occasionally, and I feel like I'm talking to Beavis and Butthead. It is not until I explain "this is not a coastal dawn redwood" that she says "it's from china". I said "OH, OK, that makes sense then" while I'm trying to be polite, wondering why she didn't specify that previously. And now she begins to wonder off, while chuckling a little bit. I felt as if I had just described, that I wanted a drink of water, and she responded with "you mean like, water from the toilet?" Maybe it's me. I guess, maybe I expect too much from someone who claims to be a "horticulturist". I would expect someone who claims to be a "horticulturist", has a college degree, and to be of at least of average IQ. Because not being able to decipher that a visitor is confused by referencing "redwood" to what I would consider a deciduous tree, shows EXTREMELY low problem...