La Cour Venue

elpful and flexible with us. They set up multiple tour times for us (via facetime, phone calls, and in person) and always responded quickly to all of our questions. The venue was beautiful and we got so many compliments the whole evening and in the last two weeks! We loved working with La Cour and couldn't have been happier with how our night went!

wooden arch surrounded by trees, a courtyard that astonishes you with brick walls and string lights, and a dining hall with a high ceiling, more brick walls, and dark wooden farm tables. Their wedding package strikes the right balance between all-inclusive and DIY. We loved that we didn't have to rent tables and chairs but at the same time have the flexibility to hire our own caterers and bring our own cake. We also loved that you have the option of having your ceremony and/or reception either indoor or outdoor. Perhaps even more deserving of praises than the venue itself was its owner, Amy Teague. From the moment we had our first meeting to the lockdown announcement due to COVID-19 and finally our wedding day, Amy was professional and accommodating. She is one of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met. From the beginning, you get the sense that she thoroughly understands the “business” aspect of weddings, but more importantly, you can tell that her heart is in bringing dream weddings to life. She genuinely cares about all her brides and does what she can to lessen the load for them. When the pandemic hit, Amy responded to all my messages promptly and even helped me and my now-husband process everything as realistically as possible. She even suggested that we reserved an “emergency date” – with NO extra fees – should the wedding ban not be lifted by our date, which was May 29th. The day before Governor Abbott lifted the ban, I, my sister, my day-of coordinator, and Amy met at the venue for final planning and to develop a contingency plan. We talked about cutting down our guest list, establishing social distancing guidelines for attendees, and other issues that may come up in case the governor did lift the restrictions. When the governor allowed weddings the following day, we were practically ready to go. While we hired our own photographer, we ended up hiring two of La Cour’s preferred vendors: Blue Mesa Grill and HD Liquid Catering. We did not hire a DJ, since our wedding was small, and we really wanted to create a more DIY and intimate feel. Though not required, I highly recommend choosing some of La Cour’s preferred vendors for easier and “almost” stress-free planning: (1) they will have already worked at the venue and thus will be familiar with its policies; (2) La Cour will already have their insurance on file; and (3) you can guarantee they have great reviews and will do an excellent job at your wedding. Because these vendors had great relationships with La Cour, wedding planning during the pandemic became a lot more bearable. We truly felt blessed in the process. La Cour is best suited for smaller and more intimate weddings. The indoor reception hall fits 130 people, while the outdoor ceremony field fits 150. Our original party had 80 people, so it was perfect for our needs. In the end, we had about 35-40 people in the property. La Cour had a security officer and a venue manager for us on the day of the event; this was included in the package. Location was also a plus: far enough from all the city noise (it is surrounded by farms) yet less than a 10-minute drive from downtown McKinney, hotels, and restaurants. If this is the kind of wedding you have envisioned, then please consider La Cour Venue. Visit the property; you will not regret it!

h! During our planning meeting, Amy offered several setup suggestions for seating for our special kind of event, so of course they worked out great. When we arrived, the tables, lights and atmosphere exceeded our expectations! Amy took it upon herself to add several ourdoor games for the younger kids to play together, free of charge. It was an unexpected touch that really blew us away. We also chose to utilize one of her suggested vendors for an easy fajita meal, and the quality, service and taste were exceptional. Amy and her staff were on site throughout the party, her attention to detail were second to none. She made every possible effort to be sure that nothing would impact my son's celebration in any way. I just cannot say enough good things about Amy and La Cour. Every part of the layout of the building and grounds have been thought through so carefully to ensure that guests and events of all kinds are comfortable and accomodated flawlessly. One thing I really appreciated is that she asked us what kinds of tables and chairs we'd like to use, for no additional charge. I have already booked my second son's graduation party for 2022, and cannot wait to refer my friends and family to use her venue! Your event will be amazing if you use La Cour!!

. We had the best wedding possible thanks to Amy! She was amazing to work with and was always quick to respond to my questions. I also loved the included and rental items she offers. I’m so glad we chose La Cour for our venue!

were told about La Cour. We checked it out, and it was perfect. Cozy, nestled in the woods, but not a 2 hour drive from everywhere. Just 5-15 minutes from every restaurant and hotel you can think of, and we found out that quite a few out-of-state family members would be making the trip! We were able to bring in anything and everyone that we wanted to make our special day specifically ours. The venue has so many unique areas to utilize and Amy was a GEM, giving us ideas and options, and making it all so easy and stress-free. We received a lot of comments from our guests on how they loved the venue. And one item that you might think is important when having any of your activities outdoors: not one mosquito! Amy has her tricks to keep the bugs at bay. Highly, highly recommend!

ge you to look elsewhere, so you don't have anywhere near the same horrible experience, as I did. I also want to point out, you should sort La Cour's reviews by date, and keep an eye on which reviews are from actual couples. I will try to keep this brief, but I won't be able fully describe the worst personal and professional experience I've ever had. My husband and I were to have our wedding in May2020. We had paid La Cour in full and early in Mar2020, 3wk prior to the lockdown in Texas. Amy at La Cour had assured us all would be well. Fast forward one month: Texas is in confirmed lockdown until 2 days prior to our wedding. We requested a partial refund (half the deposit which is the price of booking). Amy refused and said La Cour venue was not offering refunds of any kind for whatever reason. Amy begged, that if I could not have my wedding, to just have another party - Christmas, New Years, anything. It became very apparent she did not care about our wedding at all. Lawyers finally get involved. Multiple family members are calling us in tears. My husband and I decided the best was to reschedule, so another couple could take our date (we chose a very popular wedding date for this purpose). We let Amy know this - everyone wins, La Cour keeps their money, some happy couple gets a great date, and we don't have the stress of replanning a wedding. Amy flat out refuses, saying she had to cancel "personal plans" for our date which was still 4mo out. Our wedding date approaches, COVID-19 is soaring. La Cour instills rules without amending their contract. My husband's entire family cannot attend (all out of state/country) what La Cour kept referring to as the "celebration of our marriage". Family again calling in tears. My husband and I kept requesting safety and social distancing measures for La Cour's indoor venue specifically (it's very small), as the weather had been terrible with all of the hurricanes. We had a family friend pass due to COVID-19, so we were not messing around. They would not answer. Finally, a week before our event, they stopped responding to our emails completely. They ignored us a week prior and leading up to our event. The first time I met Amy she told me she "babys" her brides. Amidst all of this, I called her personally, in tears, telling her how miserable I was, my husband was, and family/friends were, and how I had wanted to avoid this by not rescheduling. She told me "Sometimes you have to make decisions for your business." Brides, La Cour does not "baby" you or care about you, and you deserve a venue who does on your dream day.

d truly made the experience better than I could’ve asked for! The venue is beautiful, the ceremony location is surrounded by lush trees and you truly feel like your in the middle of nowhere though your only about 5 min from downtown McKinney. I loved every space that this venue had to offer and wanted to utilize all of them. We had our ceremony outside, dinner indoors and dance floor in the courtyard under the cafe lights. It was perfect! If your looking for an intimate venue with beautiful views every where you turn, look at La Cour! Seriously can’t recommend enough.

fect in the pictures! Highly recommend this beautiful venue 💗

ime I walked into the courtyard to see the venue, I cried - and I stopped looking for venues. There was no point; this was the place I needed to marry my best friend. It is wildly unique, and is evident that so much thought and love went into building it. Each little nook of La Cour is beautiful - two outdoor ceremony sites (both excellent, though we chose the courtyard), a gorgeous indoor reception hall (with immaculate furniture, most of which was made by Amy herself), and lots of little spots for guests to take a deep breath if needed. Planning meetings were actually FUN with Amy because she gave practical advice and answered all my (stupid) questions with a smile. She is someone who deeply cares about the success of her clients' events and will go above and beyond to ensure the day is nothing short of perfect. The rental costs are fair, and if you're looking for something she does not have, she has a lot of great and reputable referrals. Seriously, our wedding day was flawless, and could not have been possible without Amy and her magic venue. From beginning to end, it was the best experience and I HIGHLY highly recommend booking with La Cour!

e 3 areas to choose from on site for your ceremony (The Garden Area, The Courtyard, or Inside the French Venue). You don't just have to use one area, you can use the entire venue for your wedding (ceremony and reception). You don't need many decorations as everywhere you turn is so beautiful and picturesque. Amy the owner is hands down A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! She is so helpful and flexible for tours, to answering questions, to giving you vendor ideas and advice, to helping you make sure your Wedding Day is an I Do Dream Come True! She also has lots of decor that is included in her packages and and you can also rent items from her as well. I am so glad I chose La Cour! Thank you for making my Dream Wedding a Reality!

h a relaxed and inviting environment. The red brick venue is so beautiful that you wont need very many decorations! Thank you La Cour for helping us make our wedding day so perfect!

work with and made everything run super smooth. The venue itself is gorgeous. It's pretty much a blank slate but it is so tastefully done that there isn't much you need to do in terms of decor. The outdoor spaces were amazing for pictures!!! I wish I could relive the whole day again!