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About This Vendor
A Full-Service Venue in Small Town Texas
Mara Villa is a picturesque wedding venue nestled in Katy, TX. Along with their attention to detail and the all-inclusive wedding packages, this stylish venue is defined by its classic-meets-contemporary aesthetic, which lends a touch of timeless elegance to Greater Houston. Able to accommodate ceremonies and receptions, the property has an air of opulence that will surely charm your loved ones. Boasting a variety of amenities and wedding-related services, Mara Villa welcomes you to enjoy a truly unforgettable celebration. Not far from Interstate-10, this chic property is easily reachable via car. Upon arrival, your guests will note the eye-catching facade. Decorated with stone, columns, and delightful floral displays, this entrance is a fitting introduction to the venue’s beauty. You can exchange vows at the indoor ceremony area, an inviting setting that features a rustic white wall and a flower-draped arbor. Alternatively, ceremonies can be held at the designated outdoor site, ideal for summertime occasions. The main indoor event space can be used for your reception. Capable of hosting up to 125 attendees, this spacious room is replete with chandeliers, ivory linens, and refined decor. At Mara Villa, the team will attend to every detail of your special day. Their all-inclusive packages boast a comprehensive range of services, including coordinating assistance, catering, DJ entertainment, ceremony floral, photography and even the decor. Their culinary team can prepare a variety of mouth-watering dishes for you to choose from, such as chicken marsala, beef fajitas, and cherry-glazed pork tenderloin. Available dining options include buffets and plated-style dinners. Event items such as round tables, Chiavari chairs, and cushions are provided and as an added touch, the venue offers up to five hours of bar service.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Desert, Estate, Garden, Library, Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Mara Villa Reviews
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My daughter’s wedding at Mara Villa was flawless. The venue was perfect for the couple - beautiful and warm. So much was included in the package that it eliminated a great deal of stress in the planning. We received so many compliments on th...
e venue, cake, DJ, etc. Sarah did a phenomenal job making sure every detail was planned out. During the reception, she handled everything amazingly, which freed me to enjoy the evening. As my daughter said after, “It was perfect.” I would highly recommend Mara Villa for anyone planning their wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2022
Thank you Laurie for the kind words, I was honored to be able to coordinate for you. It was so fun to watch Elizabeth & David with their choreographed first dance & the sweet Father/Daughter, Mother/Son dances. So glad your guest had fun thro...
ughout the evening & happy you were able to enjoy your daughter’s wedding without worry, which is our goal. May Elizabeth & David be happy & blessed for years to come.
On March 12th, my wife and I were lucky enough to have our wedding in Mara Villa. They were so helpful during the planning it and get it set up. I was sick being and out of there hospital and was able to attend via FaceTime for the planning and...
went out of there way to make sure we were both comfortable during the wedding. I highly recommend this venue
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2022
Thank you Natalia for the kind words. It was such a pleasure to coordinate your special day! I am so happy that everything worked out with your health and was able to enjoy & dance the night away. May you and Lisa have a wonderful marriage t...
ogether.
Our Wedding was truly a dream come true! If I could get married at Mara Villa over and over again I
Would! The venue was beautiful, the food was exceptional, our cake turned out beautiful, Everyone was so accommodating and helpful, Angela our ...
wedding coordinator at the venue was the best! She truly was the most amazing person for her job! She made every at ease and answered all of our questions. We selected this venue because it was all inclusive and that made planning so easy for us! I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over! Thank you Angela & team for making our day so special and magical. We will remember it for a lifetime!
Response from the Vendor on 04/11/2022
Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was wonderful to get to help you plan your dream wedding. I’m especially happy to know you had a great time. I wish you and your family all the happiness to come and congratulations from all of us at...
Mara Villa.
I found Mara Villa through a Facebook advertisement that reeled me in with their All Inclusive package. My husband and I had a tour and immediately fell in love with the venue and their package. This was the only place we toured and I have no r...
egrets. Mara Villa was such a beautiful venue and it made my wedding amazing. All my guests loved the venue. Angela Yzaguirre is the best wedding coordinator that I could have asked for. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly.
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2022
Tony and Kim, I’m so glad I got to coordinate your event! It had so many fun additions to the boba station, the lion dance and all your traditions. I wish you a lifetime full of happiness😊
The service provided by Mara Villa was amazing. It was a flawless wedding managed by Sara. The all-inclusive package provided stress free planning. Sara insured every detail of what we wanted was achieved from the venue including all the vendor...
s involved in making our wedding day the best ever. We highly recommend Mara Villa for any special event especially weddings.
Response from the Vendor on 03/01/2022
Dear Violet & Keith,
Thank you so much for the sweet words! I remember the first time we met when you stopped by to view the venue & we got to visit about your big day. I so enjoyed getting to know the both of you and your sweet family. It ...
was my pleasure to coordinate & your guest were wonderful. I wish you both all the happiness in the world for many years to come.
We had the time of our life renewing our 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal at Mara Villa. Ms Sarah Williamson is our wedding coordinator and she's the best: very professional, detail oriented, and very responsive. The all-inclusive package ...
is economical and relieves you the stress and headache of setting up the schedule with different vendors. Food is really good (Hasta La Pasta), my guests love it. Leighton, our officiant gave the most endearing ceremony to our vows. Tomas Photography gave us a collaborative experience on our photoshoot. Make sure to converse with your "real" DJ before your event your song choices and Photo booth people to test if you approve of your name on a test photo 30 mins before your event starts. I highly recommend Mara Villa.
HANDS DOWN THE. BEST. VENUE. AROUND.
10/10 for service, for the packages and overall the environment.
Mara Villa is an all inclusive venue and they make wedding planning so easy and fun! Our coordinator Angela was the sweetest and SO HELPFUL!...
She was amazing and made our experience 10 X better.
Our DJ played a variety of music and kept everyone dancing! (He’s also included in the package)
Cakes by Gina, comes with the package and they made the best cake! Everyone was telling us how amazing the cake tasted!
I want to thank Mara Villa for making our wedding so magical and so amazing, best night of our lives and if you have a chance to get married here, do it. You won’t regret it ❤️
Angela was nothing short of amazing! It’s been three weeks since our wedding and our family and friends are still talking about! Everything we wanted to got. Everything we wanted went with out a hiccup. I couldn’t have been more satisfied. It w...
as absolutely perfect. Mara Villa and the staff is where you want to be! Absolutely the moment I wanted as I walked down the aisle, the food was amazing, cake was great, dj was amazing! Our guest hardly sat down! It was perfect thank you!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2021
Thank you so much Kara and Eric for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure to get to know you both during this process and I’m so glad your wedding was everything you imagined it would be! Best Wishes for you and your family.
If you need a reasonably priced venue in the Katy, TX area, please check out Mara Villa. They can accommodate up to 125 guests and have all-inclusive packages that will make your life easy. And they have partners for any needs that aren't inclu...
ded in your package. Our coordinator, Sarah, made my day perfect because I didn't have to worry about anything! I just showed up and had a blast. :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/05/2021
Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to work with Kelly & Scott and what a fun night it was with all their guest. It is always good to see families & friends relaxed & enjoying themselves in a beautiful venue.
Wow! Where do I start… Mara Villa is an amazing venue! It was the perfect place for our special day! The vendors they work with are beyond superb! We planned our wedding within 2 months and with the help of our wedding coordinator Stephanie P. ...
It was smooth sailing and practically stress free! I highly recommend this venue for your special events! We were beyond blessed to share this special day with such a great group of people.
Response from the Vendor on 08/05/2021
Thank you for your thoughtful review of us, Erika. We think you and Jake are pretty special, too. Best wishes to you and Jake for a lifetime of amazing memories. Hugs, Stephani.
Booking with Mara Villa was the best decision that I could make for my wedding. With everything being all inclusive it took my stress level down 100%. Amanda was my wedding coordinator and she went above and beyond to make sure that we were hap...
py and that everything was in order. She brought to our attention things that we didn’t even think about. The food service during the reception was great. Our bartender was absolutely amazing. The venue is BEAUTIFUL. I’m already planning our anniversary party and 9/10 it will be at Mara Villa. I’m forever grateful for the entire staff for putting together such an amazing wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2021
Dear C’Asia, we can’t wait to have you back for your and Darnell’s anniversary! It was a pleasure helping to create your perfect wedding day and I’m so glad to hear that you’ll have amazing memories to think back on for years to come. I wish yo...
u both all of the happiness in the world as you enter into newlywed bliss. Best Wishes! – Amanda Krocker
My husband and I had our beautiful intimate wedding at Mara Villa on Sunday May 16, 2021. We had the opportunity to work with two very professional and talented coordinators, Stephani and Amanda. Amanda seen us through our wedding day and it wa...
s absolutely perfect. The food, vendors - cake, dj and staff was very attentive and professional. Everyone was so friendly and helpful through the whole planning of our event and on our big day. Everything went smoothly and flowed so nicely. We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was and that is was one of the best weddings that some have ever been to! I can't think the team at Mara Villa for helping us create a night to remember! I recommend 1000% we are forever grateful! ❤
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2021
Dear Tierra, thank you so much for your kind words! Ever since we first met to discuss your wedding plans back in December 2019, I knew you and Quentin would be a beautiful couple with Mara Villa as your backdrop. It was such a pleasure working...
with you, your family, and friends. I wish you and your boys all the happiness in the world as you start this next exciting chapter as a family! -Amanda Krocker
Attention to detail, flexibility, making sure you stay on schedule, and make sure your glass is never empty are just a few things that make this venue and team extra special. Amanda we always there for anything I needed along the way!
Response from the Vendor on 05/27/2021
From the entire team at Mara Villa, thank you so much for the kind words Rachel! Our goal is to bring your wedding dreams to life and we are so thrilled to hear that both you and your guests enjoyed your special day! Wishing you and Brian man...
y years of happiness together, please stay in touch! Hugs, Amanda Bayer~
The Mara Villa was an excellent venue and we are so happy we got to be married there. It is very intimate and appealing to the eyes. Amanda, our coordinator, was so friendly and detail oriented. She is kind and really cares about what she is d...
oing. The venue and staff were extremely organized as well. Our guests were treated with nothing but respect. The venue is also very affordable in comparison to venues nearby. Communication was never issue and they were willing to accommodate all of our requests and needs. They made us feel like family and the entire wedding flowed very smoothly. We would pick them again any time! We highly recommend anyone looking for a venue to pick Mara Villa!
Response from the Vendor on 05/19/2021
From the entire Team at Mara Villa, thank you so much for the kind words Cristian! What a blessing it was to work with you and your beautiful bride, Gisella! With our all-inclusive packages, we know that there are some occasions that a little ...
“accommodating” needs to occur and we do our best to do so when possible. Our goal from start to finish is to help bring your wedding dreams to life, and it’s such a thrill to know that we accomplished that for you and your guests. Wishing you both a life filled with joy, prosperity and most of all, love! - Amanda Bayer
If you are looking for an amazing venue plus an out of this world coordinator, Mara Villa is the right place for you! Stephani Peralta was our coordinator and I can't begin to tell you how amazing she was!! She was always so quick to respond to...
a text or email, no matter the time of day. We were planning a wedding during Covid and it wasn't easy at all. Stephani made it so much better. When we had to make changes to our guest count, probably at least 10 times, she was flexible and would send us updated contracts as soon as changes were made. Stephani was always asking if she could help take things off of our plate to make things easier for us. Mara Villa was perfect for us! We initially started out with a 100 person guest count, then it dropped to 75. As we got closer to the wedding, our guest count dropped again and Mara Villa & Stephani stayed flexible with us. When we had extra seats open up, Stephani made sure that the tables and chairs were taken care of and not just left up looking like we had so many guest who didn't show up. Both my husband and I asked that our parents were taken care of throughout the night as they are elderly. Our parents said that Stephani was attentive all night long. Not once did they ever lack food, drink, or cake! This in it self was perfect for us! When the reception started, we even pulled Stephani out to dance with us and she didn't disappoint! I don't think I have enough words to say about Mara Villa and Stephani and how amazing they are. Stephani is a life long friend now! If you are on the fence about whether or not to pull the trigger, let me tell you this, you WON'T regret it!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/17/2021
YOU did not disappoint, Emma! From our initial consultation all the way to our goodbyes, it was nothing but flawless planning for your equally flawless wedding. I can imagine it’s stressful planning for such a momentous event in your life but...
even more so during a pandemic that has left many people feeling socially limited in what they are typically comfortable achieving. At Mara Villa, we want to insure you do not feel that stress and do our best to be accommodating with any possible modifications that come up. And you did find one of my other passions – dancing! Thank you for including myself and our Mara Villa staff in your beautiful wedding day celebration. Mara Villa is where marvelous events like yours occur!! - Stephani
Me and my husband picked Mara Villa because we wanted to have a intimate wedding, the decor of this venue was amazing we loved that everything was mostly included. Stephani our coordinator was a dream! She made wedding planning much simple. She...
made sure everything was taken care of.
Response from the Vendor on 02/12/2021
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Dina. Yours and Victor’s wedding was very intimate, elegant, and amazing! At Mara Villa, our passion is listening to your vision, then bringing it all to life on your memorable day. And our venue...
is the perfect backdrop to the sophisticated, timeless weddings couples like you dream of. Best wishes for a lifetime of memories shared together!
I absolutely loved Mara Villa! I came across them by accident and was so glad I did. It’s a beautiful venue and Julie- my coordinator- was absolutely great! Every time I realized I’d forgotten something, she was already on it or reminding me o...
f it. I absolutely recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 02/24/2021
I want to thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am glad that an “accident” turned into your beautiful wedding! Myself and the Mara Villa staff thank you for choosing us! I really enjoyed working with you and coordinating your special d...
ay!
My best wishes always to you and Joey!
Julie and The Mara Villa Team
My wedding ceremony and reception were held at Mara Villa this past weekend. It was perfect due to Amanda and the willingness of Mara Villa to work with us during the pandemic. The food was fantastic, Amanda steered us through all the details b...
efore the wedding and was a source of calm event steering during the ceremony, dinner and dancing! Thank you Mara Villa and Amanda! Beautiful setting, perfect wedding for us and the 60 guests were blown away by the entire event!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2020
Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure working with you and James, and I had so much fun watching you dance all night long! I wish you and James all the best as you enter into newlywed bliss. - Amanda Krocker
When Ovi and I decided to get married, we were excited but nervous over the logistics of wedding planning. We were exceptionally surprised at how easy the process was thanks to Amanda and all the personal at Mara Villa. Amanda guided us through...
each and every step, and provided counsel whenever we needed to reach out to her. As the wedding date drew closer, Amanda was busy in making sure all of our vendors were ready for the big day. Ovi and I were grateful that even during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Mara Vila was able to adapt and proceed with our special day and we are glad to be the first pandemic wedding of Mara Vila. All of the staff was exceptional and attentive to us and our guests during the wedding night. Amanda was always busy in the background, making sure things went off without a hitch and I greatly appreciate her concern when some of the dinner items were over cooked. Amanda reached back to the caterer and resolved the issue for us. Over all, I would not have changed a single thing on our wedding night. It was one of my happiest nights and I will cherish the memories for years to come. I HIGHLY recommend Mara Villa to anyone wishing to have an elegant and inexpensive venue. You will not be disappointed. – Ovi and Lily Galvan
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2020
Lillian & Ovi, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Even in the midst of a pandemic, your wedding was a great celebration! You both deserved a truly special evening, and I’m so glad you chose Mara Villa to sha...
re it with. We certainly kept the party going and I’m thrilled that you’ll have great memories to look back on for years to come! It was a pleasure coordinating for you and I wish you and your families the best. – Amanda Krocker
Mara Villa was a maravilla!!!! We planned our wedding in less than 4 months ( crazy) but it turned out absolutely beautiful. Amanda was so helpful, gave us so much advice and helped with everything for our special day. I will tell you I did not...
worry not ONCE the day of my wedding- everything went as planned and its all thanks to Amanda and her team at Mara Villa. The food was delicious, decorations and lighting included were BEAUTIFUL. The space accommodated my 115 guests comfortably- and best part it was BYOB. No alcohol went to waste and I even had a signature drink recipe just given to the bartender and it was a hit. This venue is perfect for those who are looking for a beautiful venue without spending a fortune and one you can add all your DIY touches to.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2020
Tanya, it makes me so happy to read your pleasant memories of your wedding day at Mara Villa! You did a fantastic job of customizing our space with your own touches, and your Signature Drink was so unique and fun. Our number one goal is to make...
your wedding planning a breeze, so I’m thrilled to know that’s exactly what we did for you! I wish you and Tyler all the best during your first married year, and cheers to many more to come! – Amanda Krocker
Being engaged in November, I only had 2 months to plan my wedding and after visiting 5 wedding venues in Houston, I stumbled upon Mara Villa. It was the perfect venue for our small wedding of 80 people. The venue is modern but cozy and perfect ...
with the theme we were going for. Amanda was a great coordinator so I was absolutely stress-free on my wedding day. Everything went super well and I'd recommend Mara Villa to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 08/13/2020
Stella, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure helping you and Devin create your dream wedding at Mara Villa. I especially loved all of the extra candlelight you brought to accent the space, very romantic! I wish you and Devin...
all the best as you continue in newlywed bliss. Best wishes! – Amanda Krocker
This is a beautiful venue and we had an absolutely amazing wedding here! The venue is perfect for intimate events and the architecture is really nice. The guests really enjoyed themselves, too. Amanda K was our wedding consultant. She was k...
ind, professional, and made sure everything flowed smoothly for our special day. We'll retrun for other parties or evente for sure!
Response from the Vendor on 11/19/2019
Thank you for your sweet words, Shandy! I will always remember you and Chuck as our FIRST Mara Villa couple, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to coordinate your special day. Don't be a stranger and I wish you and Chuck all the happiness as...
the world as you enter into newlywed bliss. Much Love! - Amanda Krocker
Meet the Team
Jessica Martinez
Events Director
Hello! My name is Jessica Martinez. I’ll be the one to directly communicate with you for all emails, texts, and tours. I have been in love with weddings for 9 years and seeing couples through the most important day of their lives is what draws me to do what I do. Couples dream of this day together for months, sometimes years, and I love having a special hand in making your dreams a reality! You can trust that I have seen many weddings and can help you navigate the questions that you have. I look forward to meeting you!
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