Reviews of The Florentine. (Event Planner) in Birmingham (Alabama).

The Florentine

125 Reviews

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Event planner

Event venue

2101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, United States

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Information of The Florentine, Event planner in Birmingham (Alabama)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of The Florentine

Caroline Karson

My now husband and I had our rehearsal dinner in the café and wedding reception in the upstairs ballroom — IT WAS BEAUTIFUL! Every part of The Florentine is gorgeous, the in-house food is amazing, and Will, the coordinator, is super sweet and easy to work with. He will make all your dreams come true. 5 stars across the board, if you are considering The Florentine for anything, GO FOR IT!

Ashley Thompson

Amazing, magical venue with a staff that exceeds expectations! If you are looking for the best venue in Birmingham look no further. Will West and the amazing staff at The Florentine handle everything! Michael Sanchez is an amazing florist and created the exact vision my daughter in law wanted. The food by Coretti Catering was outstanding and the cake not only was beautiful, it was delicious. One stop shop for ease of planning. Can’t thank them enough for making this a wedding we will never forget❤️

Carol Cartus

My daughter and son-in-law had their wedding reception at The Florentine in June 2022. From the moment we booked the ballroom (a year in advance) until the reception ended, the entire celebration was almost effortless! I love that the Florentine is a one-stop venue, providing everything we needed in-house, eliminating the need for an outside event planner. The Florentine’s talented team included Will West (events coordinator), Michael Sanchez (florist), and Corretti Catering (buffet, wedding cake, bar service, tables, chairs, and linens). I live in GA, but Will and Michael allowed me to meet via FaceTime when I couldn’t be there in person during the planning phase. The ballroom is absolutely gorgeous even in its barest state, so we added only a few floral arrangements, a live band (OPOV), and an amazing photographer (Hannah Miller), to create the perfect wedding reception! Our guests were blown away by the ballroom’s elegance, delicious food, cake, and beverages. I highly recommend this venue!

Cohen Palmer

It was a excellent place. I went there for a wedding reception and the experience was marvelous. They had a great staff and great food, and there was plenty of space. I would recommend The Florentine for any exclusive event. They had an open bar to serve quickly and everyone enjoyed themselves. Parking was easy since there was a parking lot across the street. Just an amazing place.

Julie Cooper

The Florentine is a wonderful place for a wedding reception! Will (Events Coordinator) was professional and a pleasure to work with from the beginning. Although The Florentine requires you to use their in-house catering, baking and floral services, we found them all to be top-notch and reasonably priced. The classic ballroom was beautiful, especially as the sun began to set and the crystal chandeliers reflected the candlelight on the tables. The table linens and place settings were of high quality. The ballroom has such great bones that not a lot of extra decoration is needed. Michael Sanchez knocked it out of the park with the florals for both the wedding ceremony (at another location) and the reception at The Florentine. Our daughter’s bridal bouquet was one of the biggest I’ve seen and when Michael personally delivered it to her at the girls’ Airbnb that morning, it was such a sweet moment. The arrangements in the ballroom were spectacular and very generous in size and number of blooms. Michael executed what we asked for beautifully, exceeding our expectations! Corretti Catering did an excellent job with the food and the service was great too! We had charcuterie as guests were arriving and then, a buffet dinner. The wedding cake was the best I’ve ever had, and more than one person said the same to me. There was something about it that was oh so good. Rather than have a groom’s cake, we had a cheesecake bar with assorted toppings, and everyone seemed to really enjoy it too. Finally, for a late night pass/snack, we had chicken biscuits. I can’t imagine that anyone left hungry that night. Overall, we had a great experience at The Florentine and would absolutely recommend it!

Stacey Rush

My daughter’s wedding reception was at The Florentine on December 10, 2022. Everything was absolutely perfect!! Will was so amazing! He was attentive to every detail! The food and drinks were DELICIOUS!! The servers were kind and very helpful! I have zero negative to say about this venue, if we could do it again it would be exactly the same!! Wish I could give them 10 stars!!

Boyd Christenberry

Cannot recommend this venue enough. Will West, the ringmaster here, told us from the beginning that his entire job was to make sure that our wedding weekend was as easy as possible and that we would not have to lift a finger. He followed though on that in spades. Great food, accommodating staff, and beautiful venue. I was not aware of a single issue we had and that is either because they do such a good job so there were no issues or because Will and his team are such fine professionals that they were able to handle it behind the scenes. The only reason I’m assigning 5 stars is because 6 is not possible.

Jessica Hicks

Me and my husband got married there last Saturday and it felt like a fairytale from a story book! Will West was amazing! No matter how many times I called and emailed him, he was right there to assist! He was very attentive and patient. I think we need a part 2! We did not want the night to end! The Florentine was the best decision for our wedding reception! Ask for Will West! He will take care of you I promise!!!! Love you Will!!

Beverly McGinnis

Nice environment, staff waiters, waitresses went above and beyond to accommodate our office party needs, pretty decor..I will return

Bill McMahon

I am (was) the "father of the bride" and we used the Florentine for our wedding reception a few weeks ago. We could not have been happier with the venue, the service and the overall experience of using the Florentine for our special event. Will was especially GREAT to worth with and he eliminated any headaches you would typically experience with a wedding event. He was always customer focused and took care of any request we had. The food was excellent as well, along with the servers during the reception. I give the Florentine nothing but the highest marks and would highly recommend them!

T “Lady T” CL

My first visit to this place was for a Dream Team Party with Church of the Highlands (COTH). I was very impressed. Although, the location doesn't have a parking deck connected to the building, we were able to park in a deck across the street. The atmosphere was very grand. The space was just the right size to accommodate our group. I'm hoping to have other opportunities to visit this place.

Janis Nielsen

Rebecca, Emily and Michael worked with us to create a beautiful and elegant rehearsal dinner, within the constraints of the pandemic situation. The suggestions they made during our planning process were thoughtful and reasonable in terms of final pricing. The food was aromatic and delicious; the presentation was over the top. We couldn't have been more pleased that we chose to have our event at The Florentine. Thank you for your patience and help!

Tracy Voss

The Florentine hosted our rehearsal dinner July 10, 2020, apparently the first event allowed since the COVID 19 pandemic. I can not say enough what a wonderful event they created. The food was fantastic. They service was impeccable and the special touches to keep everyone feeling as safe as possible were perfect. They had the tables spaced easily over 10 feet and they seated 6 people at 10 tops for social distancing. They took every participants temperature on arrival and offered masks for anyone who did not have one. So if you are contemplating an event during this pandemic this is the place to have it. My family is all in health care and I can not say enough about how comfortable this felt. We had 54 people attend in a large room with high ceilings and great ventilation. I never felt unsafe. Now on to what has nothing to do with COVID and safety- the staff ( Will and Rebecca) were amazing at helping me plan the menu. They made great suggestions and the food was out of this world. I would highlight the grilled peach wrapped in prosciutto and the Florentine salad. I wanted seasonal dishes and they were extremely accommodating to use local tomatoes, peaches and Brussels. The molten cake for desert was to die for- it is not typical as it has a very nice orange liquor lightly in the ingredients making it very interesting. We had a specialty drink which they did a great job having available to welcome the guests. On to the flowers- WOW! I gave Michael a general idea of what I wanted it feel like when you walked in and he did not disappoint. It was beautiful. So from the organization and the help planning to the execution this was a very wonderful experience - and this was all done during a stressful time of COVID. Plan your wedding reception or rehearsal dinner and you will not be disappointed. LOVED IT!!

Kaitie Benos

I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect reception! Our guests loved the building, florals, food, flow/logistics, and overall service. Everyone on staff was amazing, and the planner, Will, made what can be a stressful process so fun and easy. They worked with us on our specific needs and vision, while using their experience and expertise to make sure the day went perfectly. They went above and beyond to bring our vision to life and I am forever grateful. I can’t say enough good things about The Florentine!

Pam Kitchens

Our company does there company Christmas party there every year. Food is awesome. Loce this place

Kimberlyn Williams (Babygirl0509)

I was there to celebrate my cousin's wedding. The atmosphere was beautiful.

Judith J

Working with Will to plan my daughter’s wedding was wonderful. He was helpful and innovative and had patience with my many inquiries while we tried to settle on food, drink and decoration. The event itself was beautiful. Ballroom was gorgeous ! Food was very good! We were very pleased!

Brenda Lawrence

This was my first time in this establishment and I am lost for words. This place is so beautiful! From the delicious food to the presentation of the table settings to the friendly staff was wonderful.

Debbie Dunaway

Great renovation. Beautiful venue for large gathering.

Lisa Robinson

Beautiful wedding venue, plenty of room for social distancing. Requires mask and temperature check before entering. The food was fantastic and the service was superb. Just be sure to display your parking receipt or your car WILL be towed, $160+ to get it out of impound.

Emily Vaughn

I had my wedding reception at The Florentine 1/19 and it was absolutely perfect! I cannot recommend this venue enough. They do everything in-house; catering, floral, cake, decor and it is all exceptional. Caroline is wonderful to work with as well! 10/10 would do again.

celeste henderson

We had the most wonderful experience at the Florentine! Will West was absolutely a dream to work with! We had two weeks to replan a wedding reception and he never broke a sweat! The food was fantastic and people have been calling and texting, raving over the menu! The flowers were exquisite! We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect night! Thank you for making dreams come true❤️💥❤️

Paige Conklin

I had my wedding reception at The Florentine in September. Everything was executed perfectly. Caroline, the event coordinator was great to work with.The food was delicious and surpassed my expectations. Michael, the florist created some of the most amazing flower arrangements ever. He took all of my photos and truly made it a reality. Wonderful wedding experience with The Florentine!

Tiffney Holley

We shared the most beautiful night at The Florentine. The staff were so incredible and friendly! The setting was gorgeous, but the food was immaculate! We were pleasantly surprised at how amazing it tasted and was presented. Well done Florentine & staff! Thanks for a perfect memory.

Sarah Bowhay

Beautiful venue! Everything was amazing for our wedding. Caroline, the event planner went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and to make sure we were relaxed through the whole wedding planning process. Highly recommend!

Courtney Ray

We have photographed several weddings here and besides it being historic and beautiful the staff is amazing and during the pandemic we really appreciated them being cautious with guest wearing mask and number of people. We REALLY appreciate that.

Anna Ball

Could not have asked for a better experience while planning my wedding reception. The venue is STUNNING and the food was delicious! Caroline, the event coordinator at the Florentine was such a pleasure to work with from the first moment we booked the venue until the very end of the of the reception. She is professional, kind, and really wants her brides to have the best experience possible. I couldn't have asked for anything more and would recommend Caroline and the Florentine a million times over! Thank you Florentine for making my dream day one I will never forget. I couldn't have been more pleased!

Tammy Donaldson

I want to thank the Florentine for the exceptional job they did this past weekend with my daughter's Wedding Reception! The Ballroom was stunning and the food was outstanding!!!! Trying to plan a wedding in 2020 with a global pandemic has been challenging, but Will West, Special Events Coordinator for the Florentine went over and above in customer service and our expectations. He and the events team did an amazing job. I highly recommend them and look forward to opportunities in the future to work with them again.

Judy Miller

Our daughter’s wedding reception at The Florentine was absolutely perfect! The building is exquisitely beautiful - the architectural details, the arched windows, the chandeliers, the spacious ballroom and dance floor… this has to be the most beautiful building in Birmingham! From the first time we saw it we knew it would be the benchmark that every other venue would be measured by. Caroline and Rebecca were great to work with and their guidance was invaluable in making our ideas all come together for a truly beautiful and memorable evening. Coretti Catering gets accolades for a marvelous job! The food and display were fabulous, the service was impeccable and the florals and decorations by their in-house vendor (Jackie Johns Florals) were gorgeous. At first we were a little uneasy about not getting to choose our baker for the wedding cake, but they produced a magnificent cake that could not have been more beautiful and turned out exactly like we had envisioned it. If you are searching for elegance, experienced and reputable professionals, fabulous food and one of the sweetest and most helpful planning coordinators you could ever work with, then look no further. It’s not often you look back on such a big event and not wish you’d done something a little different, but I can honestly say, The Florentine made it all come together and we have not a single regret. We couldn’t be happier with our choice; the memories and our beautiful photographs (Rebecca Long Photography) will always make us smile, and we are STILL getting compliments from our guests!

Kari Osborne

Amazing venue. The staff are also great to work with when planning an event. Highly recommend!

Tom Brander

Have been here twice, once for a Facebook event and once for a wedding reception, both events were very well handled. It is a versatile space with both an downstairs and upstairs section.

STEVE CURRERI

Beautiful venue for special events. Staff was great and food was outstanding.

Darlene Henderson

I love this building! I was there for a Wedding reception the set up was beautiful the manager and his staff was Awesome.

Darryl Hayes

Great venue for social events. Beautiful architecture inside and outside.

Joseph Brown

Large venue space for your special event. Beautifully remodeled keeping historic charm in place. Amazing food.

Kit Rains

Beautiful setting and truly delicious food for the wedding!

Randell Rivers

Rustic venue, downtown Birmingham within a major renovation area. Beautifully maintained, good staffers. Parking is so-so. Usually Valet. Try not to touch the walls...

Bonnie Mckeag

Beautiful building, very accommodating for the large group

Sound Buryer Music

Excellent historic and clean event space. Prefect place for any wedding!

Carla Threats

Beautiful. A great place to hold your event. The staff was great and incredibly helpful.

Janice Austin

Beautiful place for any event and the service was awesome.

gavin ragland

Beautiful building! The owner is very detail oriented, can count on her to get things done right.

Larry Kinds

It great experience & a nice ballroom

J Mills

Attended a wedding reception here recently. Very nice venue but parking was a little difficult...

Alyson Black

It was very nice and appealing to the eye. I did not like that there weren't more tables set up for people to sit at.

Lori Watts

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL venue, exceptional service and the best catering around!

Chris Bates

Beautiful historic building, fantastic venue for fund raising and other events.

M. Cottrell

Absolutely beautiful!

CHRIS HELMS

Classy and clean, great event space!

Clyde Adams

Amazing venue, superior catering, and outstanding owners/managers.

Travis Stulz

Venue was nice, it was inconvenient to have to go downstairs to the bathroom and the food was mediocre.

Jeralyn Marks

I was there for my birthday, i really enjoyed myself. But i enjoy myself every time i go

Merrie Ramp

Beautiful venue. The meal was wonderful!

Jaquerian Savannah Moon Horton

Exquisite. Beautiful. Organize and catered wonderfully. Clean

Janice Wilson

Beautiful atmosphere. Subperb service. Scrumptious menu.

Solomon Crenshaw Jr.

What's not to love about this impressive venue.

Woodrow Wilson

Really nice Venue! Had a BLAST!!!

Ashley Moran

Beautiful venue, fabulous food!

Lorill Widner

Lovely wedding reception venue.

Ashley Ruffin

Beautiful event space with a classic view

Ryan Hand

Beautiful venue with a great location

hans l

Cool old building food was ok

Whitney Morgan

Great venue for an event.

Pat Cleveland

Beautiful atmosphere and food.

Rosa Hill

Great Venue for any gathering

Mark Crawford

Most Beautiful Venue in Birmingham

J Varnell

Beautiful place for a reception

Joey Davis

Great Event Venue.

Ian

Very good food

Ms. Lee-Carter

Had a lovely time.

Pam Armstrong

Great atmosphere!

Victoria Truss

Beautiful venue

Monique Fails

Breathtaking Atmosphere

j play

Great venue

Thomas Greene

great

Taja Johnson

Beautiful!

Brad Horton

Nice place

Felicia Briggs

Wonderful place

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