The venue itself is beautiful and fit perfectly with the style our daughter envisioned. Even though communication and follow-through were rough at times, the wedding ultimately turned out lovely and memorable.
Initially, I appreciated the all-inclusive concept the venue promotes, but I quickly realized that when you’re locked into their preferred vendors, there’s little incentive for those vendors to go above and beyond. You truly lose flexibility, and the value isn’t quite what it seems once you factor in the 21% service fee added to every charge—which still does not include gratuity for the vendors. The “all-inclusive” pricing can add up fast.
Vendors:
Floral (Design Haus): The overall look was fine, but not exactly what we requested. Color variations are understandable, but the boutonnieres were extremely small and didn’t match the provided directions (we ordered two roses and baby’s breath but received one rose). When we had to purchase an extra boutonniere from H-E-B to match, theirs was triple the size—highlighting the difference in quality. The bridal bouquet also had browning edges and some flowers had fallen out by the end of the ceremony.
Bakery (Jenny Layne): We were promised to-go boxes for leftover cake but were told the day before that this was no longer allowed. The gold cake plate we selected was also unavailable at the last minute.
Catering/Service: During the champagne toast, guests who requested sparkling juice were not offered any as promised, and the servers did not seem to understand English well enough to communicate.
Staff & Experience:
Danielle deserves special recognition—she was fantastic. Despite a rough start, she jumped in to help with decorating, was quick to respond, and coordinated everything smoothly. Caleb, the DJ, was excellent and kept the dance floor full all night. The bartender also did an outstanding job and was friendly and professional.
Venue Notes:
The bridal suite is charming but impractical for large wedding parties. With 10 people doing hair and makeup, the room was too warm, lacked sufficient electrical outlets, and didn’t provide enough seating. Given that the venue can accommodate up to 250 guests, the bridal and groom suites could use more seating and better climate control.
There should also be tables and chairs outside for guests who want a break from the loud music during cocktail hour or the reception. Additionally, only two women’s restroom stalls felt inadequate for even a mid-sized event like ours (70 guests).
Overall, the wedding turned out beautifully, but I’d advise couples to go in with clear expectations. The property is gorgeous, but the “all-inclusive” model and vendor limitations make it less flexible and more costly than it appears at first glance.
