We love this place! My wife and I have gone to events there and the venue is simply beautiful and…read morehas so much space, both indoor and outdoor. The grounds have been extensively renovated since we last went, and they always seem to be adding new things. The staff is very attentive and kind and they took the time to show us around the entire place while we were there. And the owners are very nice people and are very welcoming, too. They have invited my wife and I to play piano and violin there many times. We definitely recommend Villa Toscana to anyone looking for a great event venue, especially a wedding. It's perfect.

Working with the venue at first was easy, of course they are extremely nice to you when they are…read moretrying to get the wedding deposit. Once this happened it was like night and day. We were no longer the priority and it seemed like trying to get a hold of our wedding coordinator to was a mission, and every time we would get a hold of her to ask her questions she was only ever interested in nickle and diming us. I understand that the wedding industry is just unregulated price gouging, but you would have like to feel more like someone of value instead of just a money bag. Multiple unpleasant interactions lead us to try and contact the owner, John Svadbik. After multiple emails and phone calls, I still have never heard from him. This message is directly to John; your venue and your (good) staff - Jose and Alex, are amazing. You are what is holding back your venue. Stop being a cheap owner and staff yourself adequately, stop nickle and diming your guests, and take some accountability for your bad decisions. It was so bad that my wife and I were contemplating walking away from the Villa Toscana and losing the $10,000 we had already given to them for the wedding. A month or two before my wedding, we were informed that our coordinator was no longer with the venue and we were introduced to our new coordinator. She was very nice and we were just relieved to get rid of our previous coordinator. Things started well with her too, but she also became robotic and inflexible. Every time we asked questions regarding the music or the venue she would respond with a cut and paste from our contract stating these were the rules we signed and agreed to. 4 days before my wedding we are no longer receiving responses from our wedding coordinator... FOUR DAYS BEFORE OUR WEDDING. So i reach out to the venue, and they explain to us that she is no longer working with Villa Toscana. Would have been nice to know this instead of stressing for a week about our coordinator not responding. Thankfully we were in regular contact with Jose Barboza. The only consistent employee at Villa Toscana that actually tried to make us feel valued and cared for. He did his best to try and make our wedding feel special, and the best thing he did at this point was introduce us to our third and final coordinator Alex. And thank god for her she is an absolute angel. JOHN PAY HER MORE MY GUY. I promise more staff like Alex and Jose will make your guests feel special instead of like just another check in the bank. Alex took charge of our wedding with one day notice and absolutely rocked it. Did everything she can with a complete lack of resources and support. The wedding itself was beautiful. Again that venue is absolutely stunning and we loved and will always be in love with that venue, but they need to figure out their sound system. The band had trouble connecting to the equipment at Villa Toscana. They were not allowed to bring their own systems, and they had to connect to the venue, but they could not connect to the venues audio systems for 20 minutes. The venue also set up the band stage a good distance from the dance floor which was awful planning. Once they connected, the volume was extremely low. Like dinner at a restaurant low. It was so bad we asked the bad to stop playing. LUCKILY, even though the venue forbid us to bring our own sound system, our DJ brought his backup subwoofer and connected it and finally brought some life to the party. He was not supposed to bring that equipment, but no one was there to stop him because there was no Villa Toscana staff to be seen. Finally, after coordinating the Hora Loca and giving the venue all of our glow sticks and glasses and balloons to be given out at the time that the music starts and the lights are turned off. They were not ready for this moment. Alex was the ONLY PERSON on staff walking around handing out the glow sticks. She finished right in time for the last songs to come on. Again she was incredible. But she's only one person. The venue also owes me a deposit that was to be paid after 30 days if there was no damage to the property. Once I posted the reviews I was informed that I would not be receiving the deposit back if I did not take down the reviews. This is money that was contractually owed to me and I have the right to it without having to jump through anymore hoops. Still, I removed my post in good faith so they would return the money, and they only offered to return half of it. So be aware, it's not just a security deposit, it's a silence deposit. This is the kind of business you will be dealing with.

10/5 Stars if I could! Specially because of KEYLU!! To me vibes are EVERYTHING! How a moment…read morefeels or how a person moves impacts me alot. I had the absolute pleasure of being helped and guided by Keylu! WOW! Seriously the most knowledgeable, GENUINE and overall amazing associate! She sat with me to get an overview of my budget, wedding details and style which was difficult becasue not only am i getting married in 60 days but i had never tried on a wedding dress prior to this day so my style was a question mark as well as a really tight budget! She was absolute MAGIC! she gathered diffrent options for me all within my budget. I found THE dress almost instantly and i am the type that used to think this was something people just said, but wow! when i tried on this dress, IMMIDIATELY I envisioned myself getting married in it. This was the Second dress i tried on! She is just amazing! She made me feel comfortable and never made me feel pressured. Thank you Keylu ! for helping me find the dress i never knew i wanted, in the most perfect way! I will never forget how amazing you treated me! I cant wait to get married!

This was my first stop on my wedding dress try ons. And it was my last! I said Yes to the dress! I…read moregot the large private room for my friends and I. The store is very clean, organized and neat. MJ was my bridal assistant and she was so personable! We talked, we laughed, she listened and she encouraged me to go with my heart. MJ looked at my inspiration and asked me questions to find dresses that I liked. She nailed it baby! They gave me the full experience with a veil and flowers. She walked me through my customs and I was out after a few hours. There was absolutely no pressure to pick a dress. My dress was beautiful for the price I paid and they made sure to rush it because Apparently I am behind. Lol. I cannot wait to write an update after I receive my dress!

Excellent photographer, will recommend to family and friends…read more I was seeking a photographer to shoot some head-shots, I was satisfied with everything. From the quick turnaround time on the pictures, to the communication, all went extremely well.

I recently joined a new company and was surprised to find out that they wanted a grown up head shot…read morefor their website. I contacted Sonya after seeing the great photos that she shot of my friend's wedding. When I set up the appointment, I told her I wanted to make sure that the photos would have an interesting background (I was not really interested in a department store backdrop style photo.) She immediately had great ideas for where to take the photos and assured me the photos would reflect my personality. I was a little nervous but Sonya made me feel comfortable and I actually had fun playing model for a day. Ok, now for the juicy part. The photos! I think these are maybe my favorite photos of me ever. And I get to use them all the time! I would hire Sonya anytime I need a photographer. Highly Reccomended

I was sent to this location when the original location did not have my size in the Yelp identified…read moredresses. The two ladies in this location were very helpful. They quickly found a dress and helped me into it. They made sure asking repeatedly if I was ok with the first dress in my size they provided. Kind of letting me know I could try others. The items in the shop and photos of past customers were so beautiful I would return for gown shopping for a winter event and even refer others. I was very surprised I brought the dress for $100...I thought it was a rental lol! But I spoke to them today as I didn't get a return date and it was confirmed a full quince gown purchased for $100. I am sure these are dresses that were removed from the floor/ use. I went for the yelp deal/ event but the store team treated me like I was coming into a quince planning shopping experience. Outstanding customer service.

Very disappointing experience, especially considering how much we paid for what was supposed to be…read morea once-in-a-lifetime "princess" experience for my daughter. The photographer and makeup artist were both amazing. They were professional, kind, and did everything they could to make the day special. Unfortunately, the company's organization and customer service were not at the same level. The company failed to provide the tiara that was included in our package. We were never told, reminded, or instructed that we needed to select one separately. On the morning of the photo shoot, we realized there was no tiara. Because the session began at 7:30 a.m. and the store was closed, we had to use a plastic crown from an old Halloween costume. This was not a minor detail to us. My daughter was supposed to wear her quinceañera crown during a very expensive, once-in-a-lifetime photo session, and she did not receive what we paid for. The company's public response to my original review is also inaccurate. We were notified on Monday at 3:46 p.m. that the dresses were ready, and my daughter's grandmother picked them up on Tuesday at 12:47 p.m. (less than 24 hours after we were notified and several days before the Friday session). The dresses were not picked up the afternoon before the shoot, as the company claimed. Their response also suggests that the customer is responsible for remembering to choose the tiara. We were never informed that we needed to do that. When a package includes an item, the company should have a procedure to make sure the customer receives it. A simple apology and acknowledgment that the tiara was overlooked would have been appropriate. Instead, the company repeatedly attempted to shift responsibility to us. They had several opportunities to address it properly: when I called on the morning of the shoot, when we returned the dresses, and when a company representative (Jarling) called me after I posted my review. During that call, the representative seemed more interested in telling me why I was wrong than in listening to my concerns. The call even began with a statement to the effect of, "I don't really have to call you because your contract says..." That is not good customer service. There were additional problems. One of the dresses had a visible rip near the bottom front. The photographer did his best to use angles that would hide it. During a fitting, an employee also made inappropriate comments about my teenage daughter's weight. I reported this to Shakira, who was lovely, responsive, and accommodating. I appreciated how she handled it, but the comments never should have been made. After reading other reviews, I am concerned this may not have been an isolated issue. Comments about teenage girls' bodies are unacceptable. We were also instructed to book the photo location ourselves. The venue gave us an afternoon time. The afternoon before the session, the makeup artist called and explained that shooting outdoors at that location and time would be extremely difficult because of the heat. He personally made calls and managed to move the session. Once again, the makeup artist saved the day. We are not quinceañera professionals. The company says it handles approximately 1,500 quinces per year, so it should have advised us that an afternoon outdoor session at that location was not appropriate. My original review was based on two simple facts: I paid a significant amount of money, and my daughter did not receive the tiara included in the package. My opinion was that the overall service was disappointing. The inaccurate public response and the defensive customer service call only made the experience worse. The photographer, makeup artist, and Shakira deserve credit for their efforts. Unfortunately, the company's lack of organization, accountability, and customer service prevented this from feeling like the special experience we paid for.

This bridal gallery is outstanding. The detailed service is extraordinary . Vivian is really…read morehelpful and extremely patient and supportive. We have bought three wedding dresses there and each one is beautiful and very tasteful. If you are looking to buy a wedding gown, and you are willing to spend a little bit more, this is the perfect location.

I really wanted to love this bridal shop and went in never thinking of possibilities of mistakes or…read morecommunication issues. The staff were very kind and helpful finding my dress. They offered so many different options and the prices were honestly great for the intricacy of the dresses. Unfortunately, I felt once I bought the dress customer service went down hill from there. Since I live out of state I continuously reminded them to please let me know when the dress would arrive so I could buy my ticket. I had to message them so many times for any type of information. After being told the manager would call me back... another week passed. Finally I receive an apology email saying my chain email went to spam. I tried to brush it off but was happy I already booked my ticket. At this point I wanted to talk to them in person regardless of the dress was there or not. Because the lac of communication made me extremely uncomfortable. Once I received the dress it fit perfectly and did not need to be hemmed. However, it still needed the bustle. My dress cost a little over 1K ... how is it possible that adding a couple buttons costs 500$?? On top of that, they waited on the day of pick up to put those buttons on? They had 3 days to complete this from when I last came in the shop. It was so unprofessional to be rushing them while I'm waiting in the lobby. Side note, I also came to the shop on the agreed time and the store was locked with no lights on. I had to wait multiple times for them to open the store when the store should have been open. If you use this location. Just use it to find the dress you like and then buy that exact dress from a more responsible boutique. Or go with them, but know there will be a lot of delays and miscommunication.

This review is way overdue. I had the worst experience here and wish I could give them zero stars,…read morethey ruin the experience for me of buying the perfect dress. Their business model is to sell to travelers so they never have to see them again for any complaints so if you are from here like me don't go to this place, they don't care about you finding the perfect dress they just want your money. I wish I had seen the red flags from the moment I came to the store and the first question Olga asked me was "when is your flight?" I thought it was odd but I didn't think much of it. I said I was local, I was not traveling. Then she proceeded to show me some dresses on sale. Of course she didn't mention those were final sales. She never asked me what I was looking for, what kind of dress I liked, which I didn't know since this was the first store I went into looking for dresses. I just wanted to find the perfect dress and it didn't have to be on sale either. Olga was really pushy and was making me feel so uncomfortable. After trying five dresses, which were all between sizes 8-12 when I'm a size 4 at most, she had to place multiple pins and said the alterations were going to fix it. The alterations were not included but according to her they were not going to be that much. She kept asking me which one was going to be the one. Her face was starting to look annoyed. I didn't know I had a limit to try dresses and I felt pressured that I needed to choose on the spot. Unfortunately, I fell for her pressure and ended up buying a dress which I regretted soon after. The dress was not cheap either, it cost around $1,800. I tried it again at home and it just felt wrong that I paid so much money for a dress triple my size. For that much money, I could have gotten a much more beautiful dress that fit me better and would not need so many alterations. I took the dress to various locations near home to see how much the alterations were going to be and they all said the same thing: the dress was too big on me and it needed a LOT of work. The top almost had to be redone. The quotes I got were between $600-$1000. I went back to Leggenda and explained the situation to the owner, another person that does not care about you finding your dream dress. She said that unfortunately the dress I bought had no returns because it was a final sale and she could not do anything about it, but that if I did the alterations there it would look perfect on me. They couldn't even offer to look for another dress closer to my size that I could be more comfortable with. Needless to say, I was not going to give them more money, not to mention the fact that I didn't even trust them at all after what they did to me. I ended up paying around $700 for the alterations and it still didn't fit very well. I also discovered later through Leggenda's website that they do complimentary wine tasting for the bride and family while she chooses her dress. Of course Olga was not going to mention this to me. She saw the perfect opportunity to sell a dress when she saw me coming alone to the store with no one else that could persuade me into not buying the dress yet. She took away the opportunity for me to bring my friends and family and enjoy this experience. If I had known, I would have waited. Anyways, I hope you learn from my mistake and avoid this place. Leggenda, don't bother replying back to this message with your automatic response of "we have no record of you buying a dress here." I have seen your response to other negative reviews.

Absolutely Terrible Experience - Beware Brides!…read more I am beyond disappointed and frustrated with the service I received at this bridal shop. I paid a $400 deposit for a mother of the bride dress, and due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to cancel the order . Olga, the sales representative, was completely unhelpful and dismissive. I explained my situation calmly and clearly, but she offered no solution or compassion. Even worse, the manager showed the same lack of professionalism and refused to make things right. I was essentially told, "Too bad, nothing we can do." This is not how you treat customers, especially brides and mother of the bride going through emotional and often stressful situations. They are happy to take your money but absolutely unwilling to work with you if things change or go wrong. $400 is a lot of money to just throw away for nothing. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere that treats you with respect, explains their policies clearly, and understands the importance of customer service - especially when it comes to something as important as a wedding dress. Avoid at all costs.

Vanessa & Johnny (and company) were amazing to work with. :)…read more My (now) husband and I are no longer in South FL, but we got married in early 2023 in Ft. Lauderdale -- Plantation! So you can imagine that with being out-of-state, it was sometimes a pain when it came to vendor hunting. Here is how V&J went above and beyond for us: + Before the day of our wedding, they went and scoped out our airbnb's location (it was near where they lived) for potential first-look locations outside the house + Were SO down-to-earth and easy to talk to! Very approachable and friendly :) + Traveled to 2 locations: airbnb (getting-ready site) and our ceremony/reception venue + I don't think I saw them eat a single thing the entire time -- they starved right along with us, the bride and groom - LOL + We had contracted them from 2-9p, and when we asked if we could extend an addtl hour for more photos, they had one of their photographers stay back to keep up with the party :D The teasers/photos have been gorgeous, and all I'm waiting for now are the last set of videos. :) This was their timeline for those interested (for our photos/videos). I'm sure your mileage may vary depending on how busy they are! + Highlight photos: 45ish days + Teaser video: 45-60 days + All photos: 60-75 days + Highlight videos (speeches, etc): 12-16 weeks We unfortunately did not get to do an engagement shoot with them or post-wedding shoot since we're now based out of TX. BUT, we would hire them again in a heartbeat for anything else whenever we're back in SoFlo. :)

I did a simple wedding at a park but wanted to have pics to remember the occasion and so glad I…read moredid. Worth every penny!!! I only had an hour to work with and Vanessa was able to take incredible pics of the entire family and some romantic shots alone. She has an incredible eye and my pics turned out better than I imagined. I am very happy with her services and the results and wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use her again!

Absolutely beautiful venue. I attend a wedding here and I have to say everything was beautiful and…read moreall the staff were phenomenal. To my surprise the food was actually good. Most weddings the food is very bland but that wasn't the case here. Highly recommend if you're looking for a venue

I recently attended a wedding at The Barn and it was absolutely spectacular! The venue is large…read morewith both indoor and outdoor space. They also have wonderful quarters for the bridal party to get ready and this was truthfully very helpful in having a large space to call a home base on the site. Daisy was a woman in charge and she was very hands on in assuring everything went according to plan. She was able to coordinate different vendors and provide the dream wedding my friend dreamed of and certainly deserved! The house chef prepared the meals which featured several proteins, vegetables and starches but the pasta station was my personal favourite. The chef was very involved and would stop at guest tables to ensure they were enjoying the meal. The level of service was impressive and I would 100% recommend!