The Laurel Texas by Boxwood

I got married at The Laurel last October and I can’t say enough good things about our experience! Since our first request to tour.. the end of our wedding night, the entire staff was kind, quick to respond, dependable, professional, helpful, and EXCITED for us. Haley was our first point of contact and made the initial steps easy and fun! She met with us for our first tour and answered all of our questions. She even remembered us months later at a supper series where we sampled food! Any questions that I had early on, the staff and group of planners at the Laurel would respond to my emails within 10 minutes with an answer, suggestions, or information to help guide me. It was unreal. Once it got closer, Rachel took over as our planner and she was AMAZING. I owe so much to her, as she made the entire process seem as easy as it possibly can be with everything that goes into planning a wedding. She guided us throughout the entire process, was there to answer questions but again made it fun and made sure our wedding night was everything we wanted and more! I feel so lucky to have found this place because I was truly able to enjoy my entire wedding day. I wasn’t stressed because everyone at the Laurel treated us like royalty the day of and ensured that everything went seamlessly. Can’t recommend this place enough!!!

Boxwood Staff were professional, friendly, transparent, and responsive. We have nothing but good things to say about working with them. They made our wedding day special and stress-free. Can't recommend them enough!

We are glad we chose to have our wedding at The Laurel. It was nice having the catering done in house. (More on catering in second paragraph.) The Laurel was a beautiful space, and the team was highly competent. We always felt heard and accommodated in our meetings with our day-of coordinator, Maggie. She was also quick to reply to phone calls or emails from us with questions or concerns. And then on the actual day, she helped the whole thing run like a well-oiled machine. The venue worked with us to make our wedding as custom as we wanted, including our getaway vehicle and allowing my sweet dog to bring our rings down the aisle. My only negative was that we were considering having a completely dry wedding for family reasons, and while they were fine with that, they still required us to meet the beverage minimum, which would have been next to impossible with only juices, sodas, and water. That being said, we did still choose them for many reasons, and we did the basic beer/wine package. Another thing to note for decorating purposes is that you may not attach things to walls, rafters, or pews using command hooks, tape, staples, or anything else. All in all, we were very happy with our choice. Everything ran smoothly, and the staff are highly competent, upbeat, and pleasant to work with. Catering: Chef Justo was incredible to work with. He is so passionate about what he does. He allowed us to pick our catering tier, and then redesign one of the pasta dishes to closely resemble our favorite pasta recipe that I cook for my now-husband. He even let me bring up a hot, fresh sample from home for him to taste-test. We also enjoyed doing the taste testing at the Cliff House that matched the catering tier we’d chosen so we could taste everything else that would be served. Justo took our feedback at that tasting as well, and tweaked a few things about the standard pasta. It was so nice sitting at our sweetheart table and eating “our meal” as a newlywed couple. We also got great feedback from our guests. Thanks to Justo and his entire team!

We just had our wedding with the Laurel in January, and I will say this was truly the best experience I’ve ever had. Not only was the wedding itself so magical, but working with Boxwood, specifically our coordinator Rachel, was so seamless. Rachel ensured that all of the details leading up to our big day was perfect and exactly how we wanted. The day of truly couldn’t have been more stress-free. Rachel and the team took care of almost every detail and made sure we were all taken care of. I couldn’t recommend the Laurel enough, an amazing venue and team!

Boxwood Hospitality made our planning process easy and our big day stress free! From touring The Laurel with Haley, to meeting with Chef Justo and attending supper series to pick the perfect menu, to planning sessions with London that were so fun and organized, we loved every minute of working with the Boxwood team! The Laurel is the most perfect venue. Whether you want an indoor or outdoor ceremony, both the chapel and the outdoor space provide the best backdrops. The fireplaces are wonderful statement pieces. The dark wood and beams alongside the white walls and stone are beautiful and can’t be beat! You can decorate it with many florals or keep it simple, either way, the area shines and is so cozy and perfect. Chef Justo and the catering team make the best food. Our guests are still raving about the ‘tiny ice cream cones’ that were the brisket/grits cones! The appetizers (brisket cone tacos, grilled cheese bites, crab cakes), tier 2 tex mex buffet, and drinks all hit the spot. The supper series were wonderful events to attend. You get to taste everything and decide what works best for your event and taste buds. Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong, though! Everything was so tasty! Maggie and the Concierge team were helpful during booking and up until being assigned our day of coordinator for any questions you have earlier in the process. We were beyond lucky to have London as our day of coordinator! Once we were assigned London, our lives were made so. much. easier!!! She was so responsive and answered every question we had for her, from candles we could use, to linens, to signature drinks, she was so helpful! We didn’t have a wedding planner and she was so kind to us as we planned everything ourselves. Her emails were so organized and seriously helped us have everything in order so seamlessly. On our big day, she ran everything so, so smoothly for us! She worked with all of the vendors, asked what we needed (and usually already knew what we needed before we did!), and made our big day the absolute best. Thank you to everyone at Boxwood Hospitality. We appreciate each and every one of you for everything you do and couldn’t have had the wedding day we were blessed with without you all. THANK YOU!

The Laurel was absolutely gorgeous on my wedding day! The Chapel and Great Hall reception room were perfect. The rooms felt warm and cozy with the wood accents, scenic windows, and the fireplace burning in the Great Hall. There’s plenty of space to accommodate both large and small weddings, with a large dance floor as well. With Texas weather, you never know what it will be like, so I was glad it could all be indoors. Maggie, my day coordinator, was fabulous! We had three meetings as we went through the wedding planning process to make sure everything would be smooth on my wedding day and that I had everything scheduled that I would need. On my wedding day, she helped coordinate all the events and made sure everything went on time and according to schedule. She immediately adjusted if we needed more time for pictures or late family members to the venue. She was very professional and experienced in handling weddings and it showed! The Laurel also provided a list of any vendors you would need: DJ, florist, etc. Our DJ was off of their vendor list and it was perfect because he knew their schedule and worked his program and music accordingly. The food choices provided by the Laurel were good and they were very accommodating to special plates/allergies. They were also very willing to adjust the menu for your tastes. I was extremely happy and impressed with the staff, vendors, and venue overall at the Laurel. I loved having my wedding there and my (now) husband and I had an amazing time!

The Laurel and Boxwood made the venue experience so easy and convenient! We loved the rustic atmosphere of The Laurel, and we got a lot of compliments on the space. Our guests especially enjoyed the outdoor patio with the fire going. Boxwood also provided a day-of wedding coordinator, Carly, who was immensely helpful, especially since I was doing all the planning on my own. She was always quick to respond and answer my questions, and she made the whole process feel less stressful. The location is also perfect for out-of-town guests, since it's so close to the airport, and it's centrally located for our guests spread out across the DFW metroplex. I would highly recommend!

The minute we toured The Laurel, we knew this was the wedding venue for us. The Laurel has a separate bridal and groom’s suite, an intimate chapel, a very nice & secluded outdoor space and a warm and inviting reception area. Our recent wedding could not have been more perfect. The Laurel literally “hit it out of the park.” On a scale of 1-10, The Laurel was an 11. The entire evening exceeded our expectations. We received many compliments about the venue’s atmosphere, the food, the drinks, and the staff. Throughout the evening, our guests continued to flow to and from the dance floor and the outdoor space. Even though The Laurel is close to the airport, we didn’t hear or see any planes throughout the evening. Our “day of wedding coordinator” was extremely attentive to all our needs from noon till midnight. We would highly recommend The Laurel for anyone looking for a venue that is all inclusive, close to anywhere within the DFW metroplex and working with an excellent team of people who are superb at hosting weddings.

The Laurel is a great venue for brides that want a beautiful venue with built in coordination staff, catering, and a prime location! My wedding was absolutely perfect and I couldn't have imagined having it anywhere else.

We loved working with Rachel at Boxwood hospitality! She was so easy to communicate with and we appreciated her professionalism and heart for what she does! 10/10 recommend using Boxwood and the Laurel for a magical wedding!!

We cannot say enough amazing things about The Laurel and their entire team! Being able to meet with our Day-Of Coordinator, London several months before the wedding was a HUGE help in all of our planning. London was absolutely incredible and we could not have had such a perfect day without her! She had so many amazing tips and recommendations that helped our day go by so smoothly. The attention to detail with all of the planning and the timeline was impeccable as well, helping to ensure everything went right on schedule. The bridal and grooms suites were perfect, but of course the entire venue is absolutely beautiful and the whole team at The Laurel was so attentive to us all night, making sure we had food and our glasses were always full. We received so many compliments from our guests on the venue, their catering, and their staff. Everyone loved it as much as we do! I will recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. They made our wedding planning and wedding day absolutely perfect and so special!

When we started our wedding planning process, venue was our top priority and we had a list of over 15 venues we planned to schedule for a tour. When we saw The Laurel, we were so captivated by the location, the interior and exterior design and most importantly the beautiful and classic chapel. After touring The Laurel, we knew it was the one and did not even have a backup venue. Haley was so helpful with the tour, and the venue was even more beautiful in person and the outdoor was so greenery. London, our venue coordinator was simply AMAZING throughout our planning process till the wedding day, beginning to the very end. She was so patient and understanding on our rehearsal day as some of our wedding parties were running late and we ended up needing extra time and we so appreciated her for that. She was very knowledgeable and provided detailed information throughout the planning process. She had great communication and organization skills which made our wedding planning process so enjoyable and smooth! On the wedding morning she checked on me and reminded me kindly to enjoy every single moment of the day and that the day would go so fast. Our wedding started at 5:30PM and London often checked on us if we needed anything which made us feel so special and so well taken care of. We had such a great peace of mind knowing that London was there the entire time on our wedding day. During our custom menu tasting, the catering service team went above and beyond to understand what we were wanting to serve and they exceeded our expectations on the wedding day!!!. All of our wedding party enjoyed the food so much and we received soooooo many compliments on how delicious the foods were. All of The Laurel staff were extremely friendly and professional. We are so grateful to have had London and The Laurel Team for our biggest day <3 Photo by Two Pair

Aside from the Laurel being a visually stunning venue, the staff were also fantastic. Everyone we dealt with from top to bottom was incredibly kind, including our day of coordinator Kayleigh who couldn't have been more helpful. Definitely worth the money for the peace of mind that comes with having their team on your side.

Everyone we worked with at the Laurel was helpful, communicative, and responsive. The venue itself is simple and beautiful with a great layout for large groups. Our dinner on wedding night was even better than the tasting, which was a huge hit with guests! My only reason for not giving 5/5 stars is because we did have an issue with A/C the day before, which was resolved as best as possible, but still not ideal. And bartenders were not aware of our signature drink until guests requested it. But we truly had the best day and would still recommend overall!

My husband and I got married at the Laurel on June 16, 2023. From the moment I walked into the venue on our tour, I knew we were in good hands. Of course, the venue is absolutely stunning, but the thing that stood out to me most was how accommodating, welcoming, and helpful the team was. They truly listened to every detail and made sure our vision was put into place. Our month of planner was London, and we couldn't have asked for a better match! We will always remember our special day at The Laurel!

I am a wedding planner and I loved my experience of working with The Laurel team. London was especially amazing! They have really streamlined processes that makes it exceptionally easy for planners and brides to work with them. They were also very accommodating when we had special requests about buffet changes and moving some of their decor pieces around. I look forward to the opportunity to plan an event at The Laurel in the future!

The Laurel is WONDERFUL venue for wedding! Beautiful facility that has feel of being out of the city in a private estate yet so close to airport and hotels which was very important to many out of town guests. The wedding planner executed flawlessly and always so polite and attentive to our needs. Wedding was a marvelous, fun filled evening with no stress. Thank Laurel and Boxwood for an amazing event!

LOVED our wedding at The Laurel. It's a stunning venue that looks secluded without being 2984084988382 miles away from civilization, which was seriously helpful to all of our out-of-town family and friends! They provided a day of coordinator who was SPECTACULAR and clearly passionate and very well versed in her job. Everyone is so kind, the food was fabulous- really and truly, it was perfect.

The Laurel is an all around great venue! It is relatively affordable (depending of course on what kind of packages you want), and I definitely decided to dress it up which the venue is more than helpful with! From the head chef to our day of coordinator, this venue is so great to work with! Highly recommend!

When we first toured the Laurel, we knew our hearts were set on it. No other venue won us over quite like this one. From planning to meetings to our wedding day, the team at the Laurel was amazing every step of the way. Justo and the catering team were incredibly flexible and in tune to our every request when it came to food and beverage. The catering showcase was great to help us fine tune our meal choices and give us a taste of the delicious food Boxwood Hospitality offers. On the wedding day, the meal was absolutely perfect and the bar was a big hit! Carly, our coordinator, was calm, communicative, attentive to every detail, thoughtful, and always did everything she could to make our requests possible. We couldn't have asked for someone better to walk us through the planning process and be with us every step of the way on our big day! We are SO thankful to have had her. The Laurel is a beautiful venue and perfect for any couple! You will not be disappointed with your choice!

I truly cannot say enough good things about our entire experience with The Laurel, Boxwood Catering, and our coordinator Madison. From the minute that we were interested in the venue, they were great at communicating with us and answered all questions that we had while we were making a decision. Once we booked, the team was so supportive as we began our planning process. When we were making decisions on our catering, the dinners/planning meetings put on by Boxwood were amazing and really helped us narrow down the type of food we were hoping to have for our event. The entire process not only ran smoothly but it was delicious as well and gave a little taste of Texas to our out of town guests. Madison, our coordinator, was also unbelievable. As we got closer to the event, she answered every question that we had and truly helped make sure the day ran smoothly. I can't begin to explain how helpful it was to have someone that was familiar with the vendor there on our day to take care of all the last minute things that often come up. Beyond just taking care of the event, Madison and her team also made sure to take care of my husband and myself. Whenever we needed a snack, a drink, or we had a question, Madison was there. We cannot recommend The Laurel enough - the venue was beautiful, the food was incredible, and the staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect!

When we first toured The Laurel, we knew right away that it would be our venue- never did we think that it would turn our SO beautiful! We absolutely LOVED having our wedding at The Laurel! The space is incredible (it photographs so well too)! Working with their team of experts, they really listened to what we wanted and we were able to make slight changes to a few things to really make the experience unique for us. As a bride, I felt very at ease having so much taken care of on their part. My husband and I really enjoyed the food tastings, it was DELICIOUS! The bridal suite and the grooms suite are unbelievable, we felt so comfortable and had so much space! The outdoor area was a huge plus to have for our cocktail hour and for our guests to be able to escape to during the reception. Everything went so smoothly the day of our wedding thanks to Rachel! She really went above and beyond for us and we could not be more grateful!

We are so grateful for such a wonderful team for our wedding day! Madison and Maggie were helpful throughout our planning process and made our wedding day extra enjoyable at The Laurel! Chef Justos is magnificent! We appreciate working in a few requests we had. Boxwood Hospitality was accommodating, professional, and great to work with! The food and service was spectacular! The space at The Laurel is grand and gorgeous!

We could not love The Laurel and the Boxwood team more!! This venue was PERFECT for my husband and I. The natural beauty, wooden beams, and plenty of natural light gave so much charm to the space! It was important to us to have a space where the ceremony and reception were held within the same venue. We were so happy that this perfect venue was able to accommodate that. Our planner, Abby, was a DREAM!! From the moment we met her, we knew she would be perfect for us. Her calm demeanor and ability to organize were everything we needed and more! She was always up for answering any questions we had, and at rehearsal and day of, she was so busy making sure everything was perfect, but you would never know! She was just the best, and we can’t thank her enough for all her help!! Everyone on the boxwood team was so wonderful to work with- Ellen and Hannah, our first contacts, made us fall in love with the venue even more!! We knew that they truly cared about us as people, and we were more than just a number and dollar signs to them. The catering team was also AMAZING!! The food is all so incredible, and we were beyond pleased with our choice of the pasta bar buffet!! Everyone was raving about the dinner! Wedding planning and vendor shopping can be stressful, but I assure you, if you decide to book at the Laurel, your worries and stress will soon melt away. Thank you all SO much for helping us have the best day EVER!! We are so appreciative!

Booking this venue was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. I, the Mother of the Bride, am from out of state. We looked at many lovely venues in Dallas that would have required us to hire a Dallas-based planner. Not something I felt we needed and a large additional expense. Between what the Laurel provided and vendors they recommended we were able to plan the perfect day. The fact that we got a coordinator to work with four months out was a game changer. We were able to do all of our planning and communicating with our AMAZING planner, Maggie. She listens, is so resourceful, smart and a pleasure to work with. There are charts, timelines and planning right down to the minutia. I asked her questions constantly and she got right back to me with a cheerful "no problem" or a solid recommendation. Maggie also coordinated with all of our vendors prior to the wedding. As a former event manager myself, I figured I'd have to follow up on my own and double check everything. After working with Maggie for a few weeks, it was clear she had solid grip on everything and while we know she had many clients, she always made us feel like we were the only ones. Boxwood Hospitality, this woman is a customer service All-Star! The food was excellent, the staff was so professional and the facility is beautiful and spotless. Additionally, I felt the price was quite reasonable for all that we received. The proximity to downtown Grapevine made this a fun and festive destination for out our of town guests as there is so much to do. There are hotels in every price point close to the venue as well. I truly can't say enough good things.

The Laurel is the perfect venue! Hands down! This venue has an incredible chapel with wooden trusses that transform the space into anything you can envision. The adjoining venue for the reception is spacious and amazing. The team at The Laurel is so friendly, helpful and wonderful. They are able to make anything happen for you and ensure you are perfectly comfortable on your big day! Justo and the catering team are AMAZING. I am without words. I got so many compliments on the food for the cocktail hour and wedding. We loved our tastings and meetings with Justo. I could not imagine anyone else who is better at this career than Justo and his team. I would recommend this group to anyone as they made our day perfect!

Abby and the rest of the Boxwood Hospitality team at The Laurel were fantastic to work with. They were helpful throughout the entire process and played a large role in making our wedding unforgettable.

We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Laurel. It is super convenient being located in Grapevine but also feels secluded from the rest of the city. All of the staff working with Boxwood Hospitality was amazing and truly made our day perfect. We had about 180 guests attend our wedding and everyone felt comfortable in the space.

We picked the Laurel because for our wedding initially because we loved the location and the set up with the beautiful indoor / outdoor options, but as we continued through the wedding process we became increasingly happy with our choice thanks to the Boxwood Hospitality team's professionalism and care for our special day. While the venue was beautiful and perfect, it was really our experience planning with Maggie and the team that made our day and our experience so fantastic. From the get-go, Maggie and her team were super responsive to all of our questions and willing to go above and beyond to make our vision a reality. Leading up to the wedding and on the day of, Maggie was always such a positive and thoughtful presence - often anticipating our needs before we even realized it! Without a doubt, the team that they have at the Boxwood group is the number one reason why I would choose the Laurel over and over again. But, I also need to mention the food! It was incredible. We did a couple of the tastings and everything we tried, we loved. We did the Mexican buffet and still get compliments from our guests to this date, which is saying a lot! Chef Justo put so much passion and thought into all the dishes and was such a great guide at creating an awesome food experience for our wedding. We are so happy that we trusted the Laurel and their team (especially Maggie and Chef Justo) with our big day!!

My daughter chose The Laurel for the aesthetics of the venue. Dad approved the venue for the location and proximity to hotels for guests & the price point. Our experience with the personnel at The Laurel (specifically Maggie & Madison) was fantastic. They were both incredibly attentive to all the bride & grooms needs, understood the budgetary concerns, and made the venue personal to their day. As parents of the bride, I highly recommend the chapel & reception combo. The Texas weather was 🥵 but inside was very comfortable. Once everyone arrived, there was no changing of locations & enduring the TX heat again. The event staff were very personable. The layout was very accommodating for the event of 150 guests.

We chose The Laurel as our Wedding Venue because we wanted a place convenient with the ceremony and reception at the same place. We also knew we wanted it to be indoors since it was June in Texas. I loved the “Texas Ranch” vibes with the stone and wooden accents. The bridal suite and grooms suite were well decorated too and made for great pictures. They use Boxwood Catering so you don’t have to organize with another vendor for food and alcohol. They include linens and a day of coordinator too which was something that made them stand out above other venues. Abby was assigned to us as our coordinator and she went above and beyond to make sure our day ran smoothly. I live in Arkansas and Abby communicated and remained flexible the entire planning process. I couldn’t recommend The Laurel or Abby more!

I could not have imagined our wedding day anywhere else! Our whole experience with Boxwood Hospitality was absolutely incredible! The Laurel itself is beautiful, and the location was so convenient for our out of town guests. From the day we toured the venue until the end of the wedding night, the staff went above and beyond. I cannot say enough good things about our coordinator, Maggie. She answered every email, phone call, and text message promptly no matter what time of day/night and had an answer for everything. Our day wouldn't have gone as smoothly without her! The food and beverage team was great, as well! Our guests are still raving about the food and definitely enjoyed the bar selection :) We are so grateful for the Boxwood Hospitality team - our day was truly perfect!

My husband and I fell in love with The Laurel the second we saw it. The entire venue is beautiful and provides so much versatility. We loved getting ready in the Bridal and Groom Suites and having our cocktail hour on the patio (even in December - they provide heaters!) And of course, the main reception room was absolutely incredible! Throughout the process, we worked with both Maggie and Abby and they were both great to work with! Both were very professional, quick to respond, and communicated well with our Planner. It was obvious that they cared about making us happy and having all of our dreams come true. They really worked with us to answer all of our questions and help us feel confident and assured in all of the planning aspects. Our wedding day was perfect and the entire Laurel / Boxwood team helped to make that happen!

I was drawn to The Laurel for it's beautiful interior architecture. We were searching for a space for my husband, who is religious, and me, who is not. The chapel was the perfect spot to bridge both of our dreams for a beautiful backdrop. The Great Hall is just as beautiful with exposed trusses and a wonderful fireplace, which we used for our winter wedding. From our first inquiry about the space, to getting linked with a coordinator, our experience was outstanding. We were assigned to Abby who was the perfect match for my husband and me. She was always quick to respond, guided us with ease with our many questions/ideas, and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. She made us feel like we were her only client. The amenities that come with The Laurel, onsite parking, multiple rooms under one roof, the separate suites for the bride and groom, onsite kitchen, beautiful outdoor spaces - the entire site is kept clean and well groomed. Although you're near the highway, you feel secluded and tucked away in an intimate space. All of the staff was kind and accommodating leading up to our wedding and on the day of. We wish we could do it all over again!

The Laurel was such a beautiful venue for our wedding. Beyond the physical beauty this space offers, the team is incredible. They worked patiently with us as we planned a wedding during a pandemic. Boxwood catering was fantastic and we appreciated their guidance as we planned our wedding. Abby was a joy to work with every step of the way. She was always helpful and patient with us, listened to all our questions and we felt so comfortable working with her. She made our day so special and we felt so lucky to have someone so wonderful to help us plan our wedding!

I initially was drawn to the Laurel because of the beautiful chapel! We knew we wanted an indoor ceremony, and the space and capacity of guests was perfect for our needs. Plus, the venue comes with a day-of-coordinator! As something I knew I wanted to have, it was great not having to include this search in the long list of "to do's" before the "I do's". We met ours, Ashley, the first day we did a walk through of the venue, so she was there every step of the way. She was helpful answering questions we had or giving suggestions on what she'd seen previously, and responded to any emails I sent promptly. She also organized our vendors for the day of so I could be hands off. The day of the wedding, her and Sara, her assistant, made everything go so smoothly! I didn't have to worry about details and was there to just enjoy my day. I knew the wedding and organization was in capable hands with Ashley. We got so many compliments about the beautiful venue and the delicious food (also provided through the venue's catering services). They also provide tableware, linens, tables/chairs. They provided me with a helpful list of recommended vendors for florals, cake, photography, HMU, etc that I used.

Literally a dream come true. We were looking for a venue that offered an intimate setting, space for the ceremony and reception that also included in house catering. The minute we approached the venue and were greeted by the staff we were sold! The venue is breathtaking and I was obsessed with the chapel. The simplicity and elegance of The Laurel allowed me to create the intimate, romantic and dreamy setting I wanted for my big day. The entire booking process was smooth and transparent. The Laurel offered all the above plus your own day of coordinator. Every interaction we had with each staff member was professional and welcoming. They go above and beyond to make sure every aspect of your wedding journey, from booking up until after your wedding is a seamless and warm experience. I was assigned Maggie as my coordinator and let me tell you she is AMAZING. She did not skip a beat and made the wedding planning stress free and fun. We looked forward to our meetings with her! Communication was always on point and she exceeded our expectations on our wedding day. She did the most! She tackled the things that went wrong with other vendors effortlessly and made sure I was stress free and most importantly in the moment. To be honest she was not just our day of coordinator, she was our friend, there supporting us and guiding us on the best day of our lives. Everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the ambiance and service were outstanding. After the wedding the feedback we received from our guests were all positive. Everyone loved the venue and kept complimenting Maggie. She made sure EVERYONE was happy. Not just the bride and groom. I highly recommend booking your wedding at The Laurel. We wish we could do it all over again! When the time comes we will definitely be renewing our vows there! Thank you again for making our dream wedding come true!

We are so, so happy that we chose to have our wedding at The Laurel. The venue is absolutely beautiful and we loved the convenience of having all of our events in one place. The bridal suite is gorgeous and was the perfect place to get ready. The location is perfect for anyone expecting guests from out of town since it's so close to the airport, tons of great resorts/hotels, and restaurants. We had just moved to DFW when we started planning our wedding and the entire Boxwood team was incredibly helpful in recommending local vendors and offering advice to help us plan what ended up being the best day ever. Ashley Andrews, our wedding coordinator, was the BEST! Ashley is so knowledgable and was always super quick responding to our emails and texts. She helped us plan every detail of the day and took such amazing care of us and our families on the day of making sure everything was set up perfectly, we stayed on time, and that everyone was taken care of -- seriously, she thought of everything! We're so grateful to her for making sure our day went so smoothly. Not that we had any doubts in Boxwood Catering, but it's worth mentioning that we had so many guests compliment the amazing food as well. THANK YOU to the entire Boxwood Hospitality team for everything!!!

I felt so taken care of at the Laurel. Not only was it perfect to have an all-in-one venue for our wedding ceremony and reception, it was also a stress reliever to feel like the staff knew exactly what they were doing and had a system in place, and I got to simply trust them to do their jobs so I could enjoy our big day. Thank you to Abby, Lynn, and everyone else at the Laurel!

Well designed and set up venue. All inclusive and delicious food and great bartenders. Worked well with out wedding planner and all contractors for wedding. Only downside is food prep happens outside in/near a metal shipping container. Worth paying for the drapes to hide it but wish that hiding this was included in the venue cost. This was not a deal breaker and it was generally out of eyesight, especially for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.

My husband and I could not have had the most perfect day without the incredible Boxwood Hospitality staff at The Laurel. They were so great with the overall wedding planning process and their communication. My day of coordinator Ashley was very helpful, professional, great communicator and an absolute pleasure to work with. The Laurel exceeded my expectations in every way. They brought my wedding day vision to life with their beautiful venue, phenomenal preferred vendors and great catering options. I can’t thank them enough for making our day an absolute dream. The venue is stunning for any themed wedding and I highly recommend this beautiful venue! Thank you again Boxwood Hospitality Team!

The laurel sets itself apart from any other DFW venue not only with its beautiful aesthetic, but even more so with their service. From day one I felt valued and taken care of by all staff members I came across. What I found most unique about the laurel in my search for venues was how many services are included and coordinated by the venue. This alleviated lots of planning stress on my part and provided comfort in knowing everything was going to go smoothly. My day of coordinator, Maggie, went above and beyond so that I could enjoy every moment of such a special day. I am forever grateful for the hospitality that the laurel provided so that I could have nothing but THE BEST memories from my wedding day!

10/10 recommend this venue!! We got married here on 10/9/21 and it was the most perfect day! We liked this venue because it was large enough to fit our guest list (we were aiming around 200). There was plenty of room and it was nice that everything was located in one building so we didn't need any transportation, etc. The staff and everyone we worked with was so helpful and made the process so easy (Maggie was amazing too!!). I'm so glad we decided to go with this venue and would recommend the Laurel to any new bride. :)

When I say that every part of working with The Laurel was perfection, I'm not exaggerating. From our first impressions on our first visit, all the way through the planning and preparation process, they took amazing care of us. Maggie was our day-of-coordinator (yes, they provide you a coordinator!), and thought of small details and questions that never would have crossed my mind. Maggie and her team did such an incredible job taking care of us and our families on our wedding day, that even our other friends and guests took notice. Everything went off without a hitch in huge part to all the work her and her team did day-of, and in preparation leading up to our wedding. Lastly, The Laurel is super up front and transparent with their pricing, they mean it when they say everything is included. We had no surprise fees or costs come up later on. I would strongly recommend The Laurel to any couple considering it! Thank you so much for being one of the best parts of our wedding day!

PHENOMENAL. I was initially attracted to this venue for the guest capacity and because one of my friends got married there and I knew how gorgeous it was and how easy the flow and set up is. What actually got us booked there were all the perks that came with a booking. Catering, linens, dinnerware, etc were all included which gave us one less thing to do. We also got an event coordinator that helped us from about a month out and on the actual day. This alone makes the venue worth it. Maggie was our hero. I had so many questions and stressors about specifics before our first meeting with her and once we met, it all went away. She had the answers for everything. My mom and I emailed her many, many times in the last month and she always responded promptly and always had a solution. On the actual rehearsal and wedding day, having her running the show was invaluable. It meant that me or my mom didn’t have to worry about a lot of random questions and distractions. She handled it all. It was also such a plus that she is part of the venue staff rather than an outside person we hired. She knows the venue, knows the other staff, knows exactly what works and what doesn’t. Beyond the coordinator though, the venue is absolutely beautiful. It matches exactly what you see in pictures on their website. I particularly like how there are separate spaces for the ceremony and the reception so that you don’t have to worry about flipping the room. The beauty of the space itself makes it a really great canvas for decor but also makes it easy to do simple decor if that’s more your style. There’s not really anything ugly to cover up. The bridal suite is wonderful as well. It’s a really great size and in a good location on the property itself. I was also very appreciative of the outdoor space they provide. Some venues don’t have this but it was really important to me to have outdoor pictures and an outdoor cocktail hour. Finally, the location is awesome for out of town guests. It’s in Grapevine and just across the highway from Embassy Suites and the big Hilton. And it’s 5 minutes from DFW. The drive from Dallas isn’t bad either. Overall, 10/10 will recommend to every single person I know who is getting married in Dallas.

We had to most incredible wedding day at The Laurel! Maggie was our day of coordinator and she was the ABSOLUTE BEST. Maggie stayed in touch with us before the wedding and answered all of our questions to ensure our day was perfect! On our wedding day, Maggie kept us on schedule and continued to check on us and our families! The venue is also beautiful and everything we could have dreamed of! The chapel was the perfect area for our ceremony and the huge reception hall fit all of our guests comfortably. The food was also AMAZING!!!! We did the comfort foods menu and it was to die for! We couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding day!

The Laurel was such a BEAUTIFUL venue. Carly was my coordinator there and she made sure that my day was stress free and special. From the second we signed the contract, Carly contacted all of my vendors and made sure they knew where to show up and what time to arrive. She took care of any vendor questions or concerns which made planning and day of coordinating stress free. On the day of, she made sure my bridesmaids and I had everything we needed. She was super helpful in showing us (and our guests) where to go and what to do. Everything went smoother than I could’ve hoped for and it was all due to Carly’s assistance! I could not have done it without her!

This was the perfect venue for us and our guests! Great outdoor space for guests and the main hall was beautiful! Our coordinator, Maggie, was such a joy to work with! She made the planning fun and easy and the day was flawless! Definitely would recommend!

My daughter recently got married at The Laurel in late June. All I can say is: ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The venue is beautiful, the simple elegance, high ceilings, patio and amphitheater/grass are striking and accommodate large numbers. I can't tell you how many wedding guests have reached out to and commented on how fabulous the food was - hats off to Boxwood Catering! The chapel and reception hall were air conditioned and comfortable on a hot muggy June day. We utilized a number of vendors recommended by The Laurel and each was fantastic (hats off to Tarnos Photography, Butterfly Cakery, and DFW Parties, to name a few). Finally, our coordinator - Maggie - was fantastic: great communication leading up to the big day and on wedding day itself, she handled every detail, quietly touched base with us throughout the evening to see if we needed anything. I could not have asked for more and cannot say enough good things about Maggie, Boxwood Catering and The Laurel: thank you for making my little girl's day perfect!

This is the best venue - hands down. From the staff, to the incredible food, to the venue itself - I can't imagine getting married anywhere else. We had to switch our wedding from Chicago to Dallas two months before the day of and the Laurel worked with us for a seamless transition. Maggie and Andy made us feel so special and literally made our dreams come true with all the special touches day of. On the wedding day there was an issue with my place cards and Andy spent so much time fixing them and saving the day. From the beauty of the chapel to the fun cocktail hour outside to the uniqueness of the Great Hall - our guests and vendors were telling us this was one of their favorite wedding venues ever. Do yourself a favor and book your wedding here - you won't be disappointed!

Our wedding at the laurel was our dream day! Our day of coordinator, Maggie, made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure I was relaxing and enjoying myself. The chapel is stunning, the bar service was great, and the food was phenomenal. They even set up an extra buffet line so everything went quick and we could dance the rest of the night away. Any questions I had throughout the process Maggie was more then willing to answer or give me recommendations about. I did most of the planning myself but she helped remind me of anything I was missing and coordinated set up with vendors so I didn’t have to worry about anything. It really was the best day of our lives!

We recently had our renewal of vowels in the Chapel and our wedding reception in the Great Hall at The Laurel. We were supposed to have this celebration on 3/20/20 but due to Covid, had to postpone our big day until Sept. 2020. We went ahead and got married on 3/20/20 with just our parents present. In Sept. 2020 Covid was still a threat so we had to postpone it again to June 11, 2021. The Laurel management and our wedding coordinator Carly Suhr were so accommodating and worked with us throughout the Covid crisis and required date changes. When we finally celebrated our big day, from the moment we walked through the doors, Carly was again right there to help ensure that our celebration was fabulous and memorable. Our guests were so impressed with the location too. The Chapel, outdoor patio, along with the Great Hall provides the perfect combination for a fabulous and memorable wedding celebration experience. You won't be disappointed if you select The Laurel for your wedding venue.

I LOVED getting married at the Laurel. Once we booked with them, everything became so easy and our coordinator Carly was there every step of the way! Our actual wedding day went off without a hitch! I did not feel stressed and everything was handled and well prepared. I cannot recommend getting married at the Laurel enough!!! It was worth every single penny.

I can not thank Maggie, our day-of coordinator, and The Laurel for making my daughter's special day everything she dreamed it would be! Maggie and her team managed to help my daughter and I plan a long-distance wedding at a venue I had never been to before! Everyone at The Laurel, especially Maggie, helped bring together all the vendors and allowed my daughter and I not to worry or stress that everything was going to be done just the way we planned! The Laurel is a beautiful venue, the food was fabulous, the bar tenders, and servers, and staff could not have been more on point. I would highly recommend The Laurel. I feel so fortunate that they were a part of this very special day!

I wanted to share our great experience with the owner and management team of the Laurel. Our daughter‘s wedding, which was expected to be about 225 people, was scheduled for the Laurel this May 1, 2021. Unfortunately during the unprecedented 10 day snow and ice storm that hit Texas, the Laurel experienced damage to their building due to frozen burst sprinkler pipes. Buildings all over the DFW metroplex experienced significant damage. Soon after, we were contacted by the owner, Thomas Bain, of Boxwood Hospitality and told that the repairs would most likely not be completed in time for our daughter‘s wedding. I can’t say enough how much we appreciated his openness, honesty and transparency during this time. He was great in communicating with us his negotiations with insurance and his attempt to expedite repairs to the building. And from day one, his team begin to try to help us to relocate our daughter’s wedding to another venue as quickly as possible. While according to the contract we had signed, he was not legally required to refund all of the money we had paid up to that point, Mr. Bain told us that he was doing his level best to make that possible. And I am happy to say that is exactly what he did— full refund. That was not only an honorable thing to do, it was also greatly appreciated by my husband and me. Maggie, our wedding coordinator was terrific also and did everything she could to help us. I would have no hesitancy booking with any venue owned by Boxwood Hospitality. This venue is top notch! It is an truly beautiful place and run by great people!

All I can say about The Laurel and everyone we were lucky to work with is "WOW!". My husband and I had rescheduled 3 different ceremonies out of state (due to COVID, we ended up changing plans to have our wedding locally!). We toured and booked the venue within 48 hours. Andria was our initial contact and she was nothing short of helpful and fabulous helping us answer questions. We were shortly set up with our coordinator Julianne who was AMAZING. She was so incredibly helpful making sure we got things checked off the to do list, helping us make tricky decisions, and even offering advice/decor recommendations. I mean truly amazing, I am so sad I will never get to work with them again. The Laurel is amazing because the venue is gorgeous and simple. You can dress it up to your liking, or if you're like me and like simplicity, the venue is beautiful without a room full of decor and florals. It is so nice the have the chapel and reception area all in one location as well. Another great perk of working with The Laurel is that their catering and bar is all in house (Boxwood Catering) so you do not have to go a hunt down a separate caterer! Their food selection was outstanding. They even offer a showcase of their catering options every few months were they put on an amazing event with a full bar and huge food selection. That was so much fun! At the showcase, we also got to pick out linens, plates, etc. This was so helpful to get to see the venue all done up for an event. It is really such a gorgeous space. We ended up being able to plan our entire wedding in just under 3 months. It was intense, but the team at The Laurel made it a great experience. Now, for the day of: our wedding was on a Friday in January, which helped cost wise. We had 2 day of coordinators provided by The Laurel. They helped direct vendors, make sure we had all we needed, etc. The bridal & groom suite was equipped with built in bluetooth speaker which was great! The bridal suite has gorgeous lighting and plenty of space. The ONE downside was the lack of hooks in the bridal suite for bridesmaid dresses. They also stocked the suites (courtesy of the venue) with mimosas, water, and sodas for the ladies, and the guy's had some beer, sodas, and whiskey. They did a great job of keeping us all on schedule and relaxed. I truly had 0 stress day of with the help of our team from The Laurel. The ceremony went great! The venue urges patrons to wear masks throughout the event which we had no issue enforcing for our guests. They also provided many hand sanitizer stations. We got to enjoy some cocktails and apps just the two of us while everyone else was enjoying cocktail hour which was really nice! Throughout the reception, Julianne was great about keeping us on schedule and making sure we got to all of our "tasks" in time, but we still had an absolute BLAST. I did not leave the dance floor once the entire night. The bar was well stocked with our favorites, and even fixings for an old fashioned! Everyone was very complimentary about how great the venue was. I wish I could write 10 more paragraphs about how spectacular our wedding was. Thank you to everyone at The Laurel for making our night UNFORGETTABLE! Y'all were all amazing. 10/10 recommend this venue to anyone in the DFW area looking for a great place to get married!

Our wedding was Jan of 2021 and it went PERFECTLY due to Carly and the entire Laurel team. From day 1, communication was never an issue and that was our biggest concern especially during these heightened times. They showed us so much grace and flexibility in allowing us to arrive earlier in the morning, switching from indoor to outdoor, and making sure vendors were taken care of day of so that my husband and I didn't have to worry. I highly recommend this team and venue if you are looking for a stress-free experience!

We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! Everything was beautiful and I would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a wedding. Working with Carly was a dream - she made sure everything ran smoothly and coordinated with my wedding planner so that everyone was on the same page. My wedding day was perfect and I know it couldn't have happened without Carly and the incredible team at The Laurel. Again, I highly recommend this venue and am so thankful to everyone that made my day happen!

The Laurel was the best wedding venue for our big day! Our coordinator Julianne was especially amazing and the whole day/night ran so smoothly and was exactly how I had imagined. All of the staff at the Laurel are so nice and accommodating to any requests or needs you have which helps make the wedding planning process that much easier especially with COVID and everything that has been going on. All of our guests felt safe at the wedding and the staff during our big day was GREAT! 10/10 would recommend the Laurel to any Bride who wants their day to be absolutely perfect!

The Laurel is one of the most beautiful venues in the DFW area and I am so glad we chose to get married here! One of the main reasons we decided on this venue is because they do not nickel and dime you for “upgrades.” You do not have to pay extra for table linens other than black, and you have access to the venue the entire day to get ready. The thing that really sets The Laurel apart from other venues is the staff and wedding coordinators that work with you. They are with you every step of the way and are a tremendous help to keep your vendors organized and keep everything on time on the day of your wedding. They also gave me recommendations for popular and well liked vendors that typically come to their venue which was a huge help. I had to reschedule my wedding due to COVID-19 and The Laurel worked with me to find a new wedding date and keep me in the loop with the protocols they were following to help prevent the spread of the virus. I truly appreciate Julianne and Carly for everything they did to make sure our wedding ran smoothly and safely!

The Laurel was absolutely wonderful to work with! Carly, our coordinator, made the day and planning so much easier. They set everything up for me the day of exactly how I imagined it. It is a beautiful venue for both ceremony and reception. Our guests are still raving about the food and drinks!

Easily the BEST part of my wedding was my venue- The Laurel. They were incredibly knowledgeable and hospitable during my tour of the venue. Once I decided I HAD to choose them, my coordinator, Carly, was helpful and made sure to take on any and all stress before and on the wedding day.

THE DREAMIEST WEDDING!!! Our day of coordinator, Carly and the Laurel Team gave us the best wedding I could dream of- even in the midst of a pandemic. The day went incredibly smoothly because the staff goes above and beyond. The food is also incredible and drinks were GREAT! Would SO recommend. The venues location is also highly convenient for guests to find hotels nearby!

The Laurel was the best! Our wedding was 7/3/2020 and especially during these times, the staff made sure that everything was safe and sanitary. Carly, our day-of coordinator handled everything so effortlessly and made us feel so special the whole time! Not only was our night dreamy, the entire year that we planned our wedding was very smooth! Their management kept us up to date with any new information they had. Their owner was very kind to my family as well. The venue is a perfect place for a wedding if you’re wanting ritz, class, and a little mix of Texan:) Thank you Carly, and the whole Laurel staff for a memorable time!

We are so happy to have hosted our wedding at The Laurel! The venue was inclusive of things like tables, linens, etc. which took a considerable amount of stress off my plate. It was also a beautiful venue inside and out with a charming atmosphere which all our guests loved. Julianne, our day of coordinator, was so helpful, professional, and answered all my emails right away! I definitely recommend hosting your wedding here too!

We had the most flawless, beautiful wedding at the Laurel! Our coordinator was Tess and she was simply the best! She worked seamlessly with my wedding planner and the night went off without a hitch. The venue itself is stunning and meticulously maintained. My guests raved about it! The combo of the outdoor area and reception space is just perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding!