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As the exclusive caterer for outdoor events at Klehm Arboretum and Anderson Japanese Gardens, we provide a flawless blend of natural botanical beauty and elite fine-dining hospitality. ### Flawless Logistics Planning a garden wedding reception in Rockford shouldn't come with weather anxiety. The Franchesco's events team specializes in seamless environmental transitions, ensuring your day is stress-free: - **Mobile Outdoor Catering Infrastructure:** We don't just deliver food off-site; we operate fully equipped, mobile catering setups. Your multi-course meals arrive at your garden tables perfectly plated, hot, and strictly on schedule. - **Coordinated Vendor Management:** From outdoor-optimized sound setups to specialized lighting placement, our coordinators handle the unique power and spacing requirements of sprawling estate gardens. [GET PACKAGE DETAILS](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/pricing-packages?hsLang=en) - ![Erik-Anderson](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm%20Arboretum/Erik-Anderson.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=Erik-Anderson.jpg) - ![3](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm-Arboretum/3.jpg?width=800&height=533&name=3.jpg) - ![POL_8401](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm%20Arboretum/POL_8401.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=POL_8401.jpg) - ![POL_3876](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm%20Arboretum/POL_3876.jpg?width=800&height=600&name=POL_3876.jpg) ## Picture Your Perfect Day #### The Ceremony Exchange vows under a canopy of historic trees or alongside tranquil, winding streams. Our premier garden spaces offer an unforgettable backdrop that requires minimal decoration, nature provides the perfect design. #### Cocktail Hour on the Patio Transition effortlessly from your vows to a sophisticated, open-air cocktail hour. Treat your guests to artisan butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, crisp wines, and customized craft cocktails served directly on a beautifully lit outdoor deck or patio.     ### Frequently Asked Questions About Outdoor Wedding Venue Does Franchesco's offer an outdoor ceremony and reception space?  Yes. Franchesco's offers outdoor ceremony and garden reception spaces through its venue partnerships, serving as the exclusive caterer for outdoor events at Klehm Arboretum and operating Fresco at Anderson Japanese Gardens. What is the guest capacity for outdoor weddings at Franchesco's?  The maximum guest capacity for outdoor garden weddings (such as at Klehm Arboretum) is up to **400 guests**.     ## WHAT OUR COUPLES ARE SAYING **This team goes out of their way to make your day special and to make sure the wedding runs smoothly. I couldn’t have imagined being married anywhere else. Kim and her team take care of you like family.** ~ Molly Ann ~ **It is a lovely venue but it truly is the people who make all the difference. That means listening to all the details that the family wants, providing a nice venue and having delicious food and they did all of this and more. So do not hesitate to have your ceremony and reception here!!!**   ~ Tawnya Reynold ~ **I cannot rave enough about this establishment. Everything was perfect for our big day, from the charger plates to the plated meal. The food, wine, and the atmosphere are perfect for a wedding. The wedding staff has a great working relationship with many vendors in the area and manages any "crisis" that arises so that you can focus on your celebration. I would highly recommend having your reception at Franchesco's Ristorante.**   ~ Brittany Smith ~ **The absolute best wedding reception I have been to" is something I heard from A LOT of our guests... The staff set up everything and tore down everything and just let us enjoy our night with no worries whatsoever...that shows they really care and why Franchescos is the best place to have your special event. Thank you to Kim and the entire Franchescos staff!**   ~ Quinton Davies ~ **Everything was amazing. The attention to all the details, food, decor, service and planning with Kim and her staff went perfect. The venue is picture perfect and elegant for celebrating your wedding. The food was sublime. Our wedding was big, it did not stop Franchescos from delivering hot perfectly cooked entrees to all our guests in a timely fashion.**   ~ Teresa Marikes ~ ## TRUSTED BY ![wedding wire](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/wedding%20wire.webp?width=150&height=66&name=wedding%20wire.webp) ![the knot](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/the%20knot.webp?width=191&height=77&name=the%20knot.webp) ![trip advisor](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/trip%20advisor.webp?width=206&height=97&name=trip%20advisor.webp) ![google](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/google.webp?width=167&height=57&name=google.webp) [GET PACKAGE DETAILS](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/pricing-packages?hsLang=en) ## Check Out Our Trusted Partners ![Fresco_logo-1](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fresco_logo-1.png?width=369&height=149&name=Fresco_logo-1.png) ![standard logo](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/standard%20logo.png?width=172&height=173&name=standard%20logo.png) ### WE HELP OUR COUPLES FIND AMAZING VENDORS - ![wedding photographer](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20photographer.jpeg?width=650&height=433&name=wedding%20photographer.jpeg) Photography & Videography - ![wedding florist](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20florist.jpeg?width=1254&height=836&name=wedding%20florist.jpeg) Florists & Decor - ![wedding beauty](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20beauty.png?width=588&height=732&name=wedding%20beauty.png) Beauty & Salon - ![wedding dj](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20dj.jpeg?width=960&height=640&name=wedding%20dj.jpeg) Bands & DJ's - ![wedding cake](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20cake.webp?width=1200&height=1200&name=wedding%20cake.webp) Sweets & Treats - ![wedding hotel](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wedding%20hotel.jpeg?width=1861&height=1277&name=wedding%20hotel.jpeg) Hotels & Transportation Contact Us to Learn More [CONTACT US](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/contact?hsLang=en) ## PHOTOS FROM A FEW OF OUR WEDDINGS [![018](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/018.jpg?width=2000&name=018.jpg "018")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/018.jpg?hsLang=en) [![016](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/016.jpg "016")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/016.jpg?hsLang=en) [![021](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/021.jpg "021")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/021.jpg?hsLang=en) [![006](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/006.png "006")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/VenueFranchescos/006.png?hsLang=en) [![2](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm-Arboretum/2.jpg "2")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Off-Site-Venue/Klehm-Arboretum/2.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Gal-3](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Home%20Page/Gal-3.jpg "Gal-3")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Home%20Page/Gal-3.jpg?hsLang=en) [![luis-wedding-494](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Featured-Vendors/Photography/Luis-Hermosillo/luis-wedding-494.jpg "luis-wedding-494")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Featured-Vendors/Photography/Luis-Hermosillo/luis-wedding-494.jpg?hsLang=en) [![Meg-Dunn-4](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Featured-Vendors/Photography/Meg-Dunn/Meg-Dunn-4.jpg "Meg-Dunn-4")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Featured-Vendors/Photography/Meg-Dunn/Meg-Dunn-4.jpg?hsLang=en) [![IMG_6555](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Website%20Version%202/IMG_6555.jpeg "IMG_6555")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Website%20Version%202/IMG_6555.jpeg?hsLang=en) [![thumbnail_IMG_0289](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Website%20Version%202/thumbnail_IMG_0289.jpg "thumbnail_IMG_0289")](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/hubfs/Weddings/Website%20Version%202/thumbnail_IMG_0289.jpg?hsLang=en) [PRICING, PACKAGES, & F.A.Q.](https://franchescosrestaurants.com/pricing-packages?hsLang=en) ## MEET THE TEAM ## KIM SALAMONE Event Coordinator Weddings are a big part of my life. I've been baking wedding cakes for local brides for the past 30 years. I get it, weddings can be pretty stressful, but I'm here to make it easy.I've helped plan weddings for all four of my daughters and hundreds of local brides who have shared trusted me to support their special day. Phone815-229-0800 ext 3 Emailkim@franchescos.com ## MICHELLE LAMAY General Manager I remember how it felt to plan for my own weddings as a busy professional before our family built the new banquet center. Now it's my job to make sure we're delivering a consistently remarkable experience to our wedding guests, whenever it's an on-site wedding at our restaurant, or an off-site wedding venue in the area. I work closely with our bridal parties, our vendor partners, and the culinary team at Franchescos to make everything run as smooth as possible. Phone815-229-0800 ext 3 EmailMichelle@franchescos.com ### LET'S MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE [phone](tel:18152290800) call FRANCHESCO'S PHONE 815-229-0800 location\_on FRANCHESCO'S ADDRESS 7128 Spring Creek Rd. 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