French-inspired Mansion and Estate
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Host your special day in one of the most iconic architectural marvels in Texas & experience grandeur beyond compare. The Olana is built on an expansive 40 acre estate complimented by its own lake. Inspired by French baroque architecture, our mansion was built as an homage to Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in Paris. The estate features lush landscaping, a tea room, an indoor and outdoor pool, a tennis court, a bowling alley, a basketball court, expansive private suites and more. From the marble floors, to the gold-plated elevator, to the hand-carved spiral staircase – our mansion is rich with elegant details. The Olana's max guest count for seated receptions is 250 guests.
Contact us to schedule a tour today & see why so many couples are saying "We Do" to our venue!
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+19 years in business
Speaks English and Spanish
500 team members
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4.5
out of 5.099 reviews
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The Olana is highly praised by reviewers for its impeccable service, beautiful venue, and top-notch wedding planners like Melissa, Catherine, and Calla. Many reviewers highlighted the ease of planning with the venue's team, particularly in ensuring a stress-free experience and smooth execution of the event. Guests appreciated the attention to detail, professionalism, and seamless coordination provided by the venue staff, making it a highly recommended choice for dream weddings and unforgettable experiences.Review photos
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Hannah V
5.0
3/08/2025
The team was absolutely fabulous to work with. Their communication style was great & extremely proactive in answering all of our questions and ensuring every detail was communicated perfectly. The venue itself was beautiful, clean, and truly special. As a member of the wedding party, I got to see the behind the scenes, and Melissa was an absolute rockstar in making sure everything ran smoothly. When I get married in the future, I would love to fly Melissa out to Boston to help plan my wedding!
Melissa W
1.0
2/20/2025
I want to start this review with full transparency: The Olana offered me an $850 refund in exchange for signing an NDA to prevent me from sharing my experience which is a joke. I feel compelled to warn other brides.
I chose The Olana because, as an experienced event planner, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, my experience was deeply disappointing.
Before signing our contract, I had multiple conversations with a representative who reassured me that the package I purchased covered everything I needed. She explicitly stated I wouldn’t need to spend more. This was a complete lie. It wasn’t until my first planning meeting that I learned I would need to pay significantly more for things I was promised were included.
A few months after signing, The Olana raised their rates on everything we had already contracted for. We were locked in, with no choice but to pay the higher prices or cancel and lose our $25,000 deposit. Which we actually considered.
While my ceremony was perfect, The Olana’s execution was riddled with failures:
My day-of planner was MIA. She never checked in with me and failed to keep the event on schedule.
My grandfather, who has severe medical conditions, was supposed to have a staff member assisting him but they never showed. The staff helped a random guest instead.
Tables were set incorrectly. Each was set for 10, with 10 salads pre-plated—even when only 5 or 6 guests were seated. This made it look like half our guests didn’t show.
Decor mistakes ruined our dinner ambiance. We paid nearly $1,000 for greenery on chandeliers, only for it to be installed in the wrong room.
Transportation was a mess. We confirmed that our grandparents could take the Rolls Royce home since we were taking a party bus. Yet, 30 minutes before the reception ended, the driver interrupted our event and told them they had to leave immediately or he wouldn’t be available. Later, The Olana claimed he was just “letting them know he was ready.”
We were deceived about our timeline. Despite multiple conversations about limiting post-ceremony photos, we were lied to and told the kitchen was running late. In reality, we spent an hour longer than planned on photos, making guests wait and causing our dinner to be served cold.
Our grand entrance was ruined. Instead of personally bringing us in, the planner had a waitress do it. She led us through the wrong entrance, so guests were facing the opposite direction, and our entrance wasn’t captured on video.
A major reception reveal moment was completely botched. I paid for curtains to separate dinner from the reception for a dramatic reveal. They were never closed. Instead, guests watched the reception setup while they ate. When I asked someone to fix it, I was told they couldn’t.
Yes, The Olana is stunning. Yes, my photos and video look amazing. But when I see them, I think of everything that went wrong. I think of the months spent planning, only to experience poor execution. My family still talks about how disappointing some moments were. Imagine explaining to your 80-year-old grandmother and 83-year-old grandfather that they missed the end of your wedding because a driver made a mistake and didn't even to own up to it.
Now imagine voicing your concerns to your planner, who is horrified, only for The Olana to offer a mere $850 refund—if you sign an NDA.
Brides, if you want a venue that values your experience, The Olana is not it.
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Kelli D
5.0
2/02/2025
I just had my second to last meeting with my Wedding Planer Melissa Austin, she has been my key to an stress-free and incredibly planned out Wedding. Because of her, I have not been stressed out about my Wedding at all! Her expertise leaves me feeling ready and excited! I couldn’t ask for a more perfect Wedding Planner!
Ella C
1.0
9/27/2024
WALTERS COMPLETELY LACKS INTEGRITY AS AN ORGANIZATION. The moment anything doesn't align with maximizing their profits, their façade of "we care about you" disappears.
If you’re like us, you fell in love with their beautiful venues. We loved it, and decided to do our wedding there. But after signing, everything with Walters/Olana has been nothing short of them taking advantage of us.
In the sales process, they said if anything came up, insurance would take care of us, and assured flexibility. But right after we signed the contract, we found out that half of our family couldn't make the date (we just needed to ask our family if they could make the date, but since there was flexibility, we didn’t ask). The bride's brother was also expecting a baby that same weekend, and the groom's grandfather had passed away. They didn’t care.
We filed an insurance claim, which was rejected—contrary to what the salesperson promised during the sale. Our coordinator later told us they've never seen insurance cover anything, including death from cancer.
Instead of helping us, they offered to move our date up to August, right in the middle of Texas's 100-degree heat, and they said we should be grateful they offered that. But forget their promise earlier. Know why? Because they could lose potential revenue from future bookings. Walters' upper management hid behind the contract, saying, "Sorry, you signed it.”
They claimed that changing the date was a cancellation, requiring us to pay over 75% of the contract (about $30K!), plus repaying the ENTIRE purchase price to rebook ($40-$60K!).
Communication was terrible. They're severely understaffed, so it is impossible to get a response. They only reply on Mondays and Tuesdays; from Wednesday through Sunday, you're out of luck because they're busy with other weddings. It’s shocking the complete lack of care the organization has for their clients after they sign.
What's worse, we've learned that many other couples have had similar experiences. One of our cousins also had to DIY most of their wedding, despite paying $40K for a supposed "all-inclusive" package. Walters has also been sued during COVID for withholding deposits after canceling weddings (check it out, it’s public record).
Their "all-inclusive" package is a joke. We thought their $40K package with all we needed, but it was actually going to cost us $60K to not have a bare bones wedding!
For example, we received a $750 credit for stationery. We assumed this would cover all our needs—signage, invitations, save-the-dates. In reality, it only covered 150 invitations and nothing else, with each invitations costing $5-$7 each! Had we known the true costs upfront, we would have walked away.
After this nightmare, we visited other venues and were shocked by the difference. Other places were transparent, responsive, and genuinely cared about their clients and staff. Walters Wedding Estates and the Olana couldn't be more different.
We're now in arbitration, trying to get out of the contract due to the blatant misrepresentations made, assuring us of flexibility and coverage through the insurance we purchased. But when it came between integrity and profit, they chose the latter.
If you're considering booking with Walters or any of their venues, don’t. They've been predatory, unresponsive, and impossible to work with. Save yourself the stress, legal battles, and lack of communication. Choose a venue that actually values its clients and has integrity.
Samuel S
1.0
9/16/2024
DO NOT WORK WITH WALTERS. Our experience with Olana—and the Walters Wedding Estates organization —has been completely predatory. They said insurance would cover anything that came up, and would help us out with the date if it didn’t work. Immediately after we signed, we asked our family if the date worked, and turns out half our family couldn’t make it. In addition, we found out the the bride’s brother having a baby the weekend of the wedding and the groom’s grandfather passing away.
They completely and utterly did not care.
We filed a claim with insurance, and they didn’t cover it (which the salesperson promised it would, but come to find out after signing, Walter’s wedding coordinator — who was different from the sales person — said that they have never seen anything payout for insurance, including people dying of cancer). Instead, they offered to move the date up to August in the middle of Texas’ 100-degree heat, but refused to move it back to make good on the promise we had from the salesperson. Walters’ upper management simply said, “Sorry, you signed a contract, and we can’t help you.”
They said that if we move the date, it’s technically a cancellation, and we have to pay 75%+ of the contract price ($30K!), PLUS however much it is to rebook with them. All they had to do was tell us upfront that they wouldn’t work with us on the date, and we could have asked our family if they could come. Instead, they strung us along with false promises and left us trapped.
The management’s entire approach has been to hide behind the contract and say, “Sorry, you signed it.” There was no willingness to help, no understanding, just a complete disregard for us as clients. We’re now in arbitration to get out of the contract because of the blatant misrepresentations they made during the sales process. From day one, they assured us flexibility and coverage through the insurance we purchased, but when real-life events impacted our plans, they left us out to dry.
The communication has been abysmal. They are severely understaffed, and we couldn’t get ahold of anyone for weeks at a time. They only respond on Mondays and Tuesdays—Wednesday through Sunday, you’re completely out of luck, because they’re doing other weddings. It took forever to get basic answers, and by the time they finally did respond, it was too late to do anything.
What’s worse, we’ve since learned that other couples have had similar experiences. One of our cousins dealt with Walters too and had to DIY most of their wedding while still paying $40K for a supposed “all-inclusive” package. Like us, they were hit with hidden costs that inflated the budget far beyond what was initially agreed upon.
Speaking of hidden costs, the “all-inclusive” package they offer is a joke. The credits they provide barely cover anything, leaving us responsible for an additional $20K (on top of $40K) in expenses we didn’t plan for.
We visited other venues after this disaster, and the difference was shocking. The other venues were transparent, responsive, and genuinely cared about their clients and staff. Olana and Walters Wedding Estates couldn’t be further from that.
If you’re considering Olana or any Walters venue, don’t. They’ve been predatory, unresponsive, and impossible to work with. Save yourself the trouble, lawsuits, lack of communication and care, and choose a venue that actually values their clients.
Daniela R
5.0
9/11/2024
Love this venue! It is simply the most beautiful venue in Texas. On top of how beautiful it is, they made the whole process super easy for us and helped us with every step along the way!!
response 09/20/2024
Hi Daniela! Thank you so much for your five star review! We are truly honored to be part o...
f your special day.
Wen X
5.0
8/19/2024
Calla did a tour for me at the Olana. The venue itself is gorgeous and beautiful. Calla is very responsive and patient to my questions. I love working with her. Hope we can have our wedding there.
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review, Wen! We are so glad to he...
ar that you had such a great experience working with Calla. She’s amazing! Sending you our very best wishes!
Rachel K
5.0
8/18/2024
Our planning process with The Olana has been smooth and well-organized. Our venue coordinator, Catherine Peck, has been consistently helpful and responsive, making sure all our questions are answered and guiding us through the details. She has shown a commitment to ensuring our day is special that leaves us even more excited after each meeting. We’ve appreciated the team’s professionalism and the ease with which they’ve helped us navigate the planning stages. The venue itself is beautiful, and knowing we have a supportive team behind us gives us confidence that our wedding day will be just as we envisioned. We would recommend The Olana for anyone looking for a well-managed and stunning venue for their big day.
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive and kind review, Rachel! We...
’re thrilled to hear that you have had such a great experience working with us. Thank you again for your review!
Ashleigh W
5.0
8/16/2024
Working with the Olana has been great so far! Planning has been smooth and we feel like our questions are answered quickly.
Kinsley M
5.0
8/15/2024
Catherine has been exceptional!! The Olana has been great with us! So organized, very helpful and the most beautiful venue ever!
Terah S
5.0
8/14/2024
Our planning process thus far has been great! Catherine is the best and makes everything very easy:) Wedding is in Nov and we’ve been booked since early 2023
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for your positive and kind review, Terah! We are so happy to hear that y...
our experience working with us and Catherine has been nothing short of exceptional. We can’t wait for your wedding day in November!
Sydney B
5.0
8/14/2024
I couldn’t be happier with our choice of venue for our wedding! Walter's Wedding Estates is truly one of the most beautiful and timeless venues in DFW. The elegance and charm of the location are unmatched. The team at Walter's takes exceptional care of the property, ensuring everything is pristine and perfect.
A special shoutout to our planner, Catherine, who has been incredible throughout this journey. Her dedication and creativity have been instrumental in bringing our vision to life.
The package deal at Walter's Wedding Estates is fantastic—affordable and inclusive of everything a bride could need. We are so excited for November 2024 and can't wait to celebrate our special day at this stunning venue. Highly recommend!
response 09/09/2024
Hi Sydney! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this thoughtful and kind revi...
ew! It makes us so happy to hear that you’ve had such a great experience working with us leading up to your wedding day. We can’t wait to celebrate with you soon!!
Katelyn B
5.0
8/13/2024
The perfect venue for your fairy tale wedding! Absolutely gorgeous with an amazing team! Planning was a breeze and I would definitely recommend to all my family and friends!
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Katelyn! We love hearing positive feedback like th...
is from our clients. Thank you again!
Peyton M
5.0
8/09/2024
Our daughter's wedding is being held at The Olana in October. From the first visit, our daughter, Peyton, knew this was her dream venue. We looked at a few other locations but none had the grand feel that The Olana does. As the MOB, I was looking for the "easy button" of planning and Catherine and others with Walters have made this a reality. The vendors they utilize are great to work with. We look forward to an amazing event in October at this beautiful venue. Angela Montgomery
response 09/09/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive and kind review, Angela! We...
are so excited for Peyton’s wedding, and can’t wait to celebrate with y’all. We’re thrilled to hear that you and Peyton have had such a great experience working with us. Thank you again for your review! See you soon!
Kelli D
5.0
8/05/2024
I’m so grateful after experiencing Melissa’s incredible work with my older sisters wedding, I can finally say it’s my turn now! I knew I needed Melissa expertise as soon as I met her! We just had our first appointment and all the things you don’t think about, she’s already there to guide you! She has already alleviated so much stress, I know I’m going to have the perfect day because of her! Stay tuned as I plan to update throughout this process!
response 08/09/2024
Hi Kelli! Your kind words mean the world to us! We're thrilled that you had an exceptional...
experience with our team and that we could make your sister's celebration memorable. Thank you for choosing us to host your special day!
Brittany H
5.0
8/04/2024
We had the most amazing wedding day at The Olana! Catherine was our coordinator and she made the process so smooth and easy without any hiccups on our big day. She was easily accessible throughout the process and offered numerous tips, advice to streamline our day into the perfect night! We LOVED her!
response 08/05/2024
Brittany, thank you for your kind review and for choosing The Olana for your event! We're ...
delighted to hear that Catherine made your experience exceptional. Cheers to many more wonderful celebrations!
Bee A
5.0
7/24/2024
My point of contact has been Calla, she’s super nice and patient. I’d recommend her always, she was so patient with me and answered all of my questions. She gave us a tour of the venue and explained in details about every room / area we entered. Myself & my fiancé had a great experience at Olana , thanks to Calla.
response 07/26/2024
Hello Bee! Thank you for your kind review of Calla! We're thrilled you had a great tour ex...
perience and hope to be a part of your special day!
Zoe M
5.0
6/29/2024
The Olana was nothing short of amazing during our wedding planning process and day of! Catherine Peck was our wedding planner and there for us every step of the way! When it came to our wedding day her and the rest of the team at The Olana were so on top of everything I didn’t have to worry about a thing! We felt so loved and appreciated by our team of vendors from the way the pieced together every detail of our reception and ceremony to helping me hands on in the bridal suite! Our guests were so impressed by the flow of the evening and how everything turned out, some said it was the most beautiful and fun wedding ever! Katherine and Emily Chapel Productions were the best photography company ever and captured our day and my bridals so perfectly. We are so excited to see the rest of our gallery and our day of video so we can relive the day over again. I wish I could get married every day just because I felt like a princess!! They exceeded our expectations by a long shot and we will recommend The Olana to anyone we know getting married! I’m so sad it’s over!!! A huge thank you to Catherine & team as well for communicating with a few of our outside vendors (Photo Booth, dance floor, serenata strings) and placing all of the custom items I brought in perfectly throughout the venue. I will never ever forget this day.
response 07/01/2024
Zoe, your five star review brightened our day! We're thrilled that you had a stress-free e...
xperience and that our team provided exceptional service. Thank you for your support, and we wish you all the happiness in the world!
Derrick H
5.0
6/26/2024
We went on a wedding tour of the Olana given by Calla and it was an incredible experience. She was very patient and polite and took the time get to know us before giving a grand fabulous tour of this enormous one of a kind property. She also provided very interesting history of the Olana. Every wedding questions we had Calla had a detailed answer to. The videos and photos on social media of this location do not do this place justice. It is a must visit!
response 06/26/2024
Hello Derrick! Thank you for your kind review of Calla! We're thrilled you had a great tou...
r experience and hope to be a part of your special day!
Emily E
5.0
6/24/2024
Calla was fantastic in showing us around the property. Although we decided to get married out of state, we really enjoyed touring the property and this would of been our first choice if we had decided to get married in TX!
response 06/25/2024
Hi Emily! We're thrilled you had a fantastic tour at The Olana. Your kind words mean the w...
orld to us and we wish you two all the best!
Ashleigh O
5.0
6/10/2024
The Olana was the first venue that I toured and I was extremely impressed. The venue was well maintained and very clean. The space has many different things to offer and is stunning. Calla was our guide on the tour and she did an excellent job making me feel welcome and important. She is extremely knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. She also provided ideas throughout the tour and took the time to get to know me on a personal level. I did not feel rushed during the tour which I appreciated. Calla was also great at responding quickly beforehand and communicating through email and text. I appreciated the details she provided before the tour that helped me not go into it blindly. If you have the chance to tour The Olana with Calla I highly recommend doing so!
response 06/25/2024
Hi Ashleigh! We're so happy you enjoyed your tour with Calla! Thank you for considering Th...
e Olana for your special day!
Meredith D
5.0
6/05/2024
I just got married here last week!!! We had an amazing wedding experience thanks to Catherine Peck!! From start to finish, everything was flawlessly executed. Their attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism ensured our special day was perfect. Highly recommend! All of the vendors were amazing! 10/10!
response 06/05/2024
Hi Meredith! Your kind words mean the world to us! We're thrilled that you had an exceptio...
nal experience with Catherine and that we could make your celebration memorable! Thank you for choosing to host your special day at The Olana!
Katelyn N
5.0
4/17/2024
Obviously this venue is gorgeous!! Aside from the aesthetic, the team at The Olana with Walters Weddings was beyond amazing. The venue was everything I dreamt about and more. I loved that the grooms suite and bridal suite were more than equipped for comfort and luxury relaxation for my wedding day. The day of staff there was wonderful as well, anytime anyone needed anything taken care of or replenished in the suites, they were on it right away.
Melanie and Kayla were my main wedding planners and any question or concern I had, they were able to answer it and give suggestions with ease. Melanie was the primary planner that worked with me and I couldn't have been more pleased. I was an out of state bride and needed help communicating with and finding local vendors down there and she knew exactly who to send me to for what I was envisioning.
Needless to say, the guests, my husband and myself had the most amazing and fun wedding day at The Olana and my experience leading up to it was stress free and seemless. I wish I could experience my wedding day over and over again:)
response 04/19/2024
Hi Katelyn! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you had the most ...
perfect wedding day and that our team could be of help to you! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Kailee M
5.0
4/01/2024
Calla (Our Wedding Sales Specialist) has been an absolute gem throughout our wedding venue journey. From the moment we started discussing our plans, she exhibited unparalleled professionalism, proactivity, and responsiveness. Her dedication to providing top-notch customer service has made our wedding planning experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable. We are beyond grateful for her support and guidance, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner in this process. Thank you, Calla, for your outstanding service!
response 04/01/2024
Hi Kailee! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic tour experience with Calla! Your kin...
d words mean the world to us and we are excited to start planning your special day! Thank you for choosing The Olana!
Dalia S
5.0
4/01/2024
We are so excited to plan our wedding with the Olana! So far, our experience has been great. We originally started working with Jourdan who was super helpful and responsive to our emails and various requests for quotes and additional details. She always responded promptly and made time for phone calls as needed for my type-a, detail oriented personality :) We had a last minute trip to Dallas booked and it would be our only time to see the venue in person; Jourdan worked to find a colleague, Calla, that offered to tour us within a few days notice (and on Easter weekend)! Calla was extremely professional and knowledgeable about all details of the Olana and options for our event - she was able to answer all of our questions and make us feel super comfortable! Thank you so much Calla and Jourdan for everything so far
response 04/01/2024
Hi Dalia! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy you had an exceptional t...
ouring experience and that Calla + Jourdan were able to help you. We are looking forward to your wedding day!
Katie P
5.0
3/18/2024
This place is not only your wedding venue. This is a place that will welcome you with open arms and remember you for years to come!
Macie is my favorites at The Olana! She is quite literally a pro! I have never had more fun interacting with an individual in my life, she is not afraid to welcome you with a big smile and a kind heart! We loved our tour and love seeing you at all of the Olana events!
response 03/25/2024
Hi Katie! Your 5-star review brightened our day! We love hearing that you had such a great...
experience with Macie! Thank you for your kind words and support!
Bahar M
5.0
3/17/2024
What can I say about Nick?! He was super fun, knowledgeable and made our experience at the Olana a memorable one. He went above and beyond to accommodate our many ( and I mean many!) requests, which made coming to a decision that much easier and smoother. We appreciate all his efforts and kindness to help us move forward in this process! Thank you for all your hard work, Nick!
response 03/25/2024
Hi Bahar, thank you so much for your 5 star review of Nick! We really appreciate all of yo...
ur feedback! It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience! We wish you all the best!
Armon H
5.0
3/15/2024
Honestly I can’t say enough about Nick! He truly made the venue selection for a tough client like us very easy and straightforward! He walked us through everything while also being patient/flexible in accommodating our many requests!
response 03/15/2024
Thank you for your kind words and support Armon! We are so happy that you had a great expe...
rience with Nick and are looking forward to planning your big day with you! Cheers!
Rachel E
5.0
3/14/2024
Absolutely the most beautiful venue in Texas! It is seriously unreal! I was taken aback by all the beautiful little intricacies and just how big of a difference this makes in a place. Calla Hamlin is the most incredible wedding sales specialist as she was so flexible in setting up a tour and making proposals for different dates/ guest counts. I highly reccomend to go through her for any inquiries!
response 07/17/2024
Thank you for choosing to tour our venue! We're delighted you enjoyed your visit and hope ...
to be a part of your special day.
Bryce A
5.0
3/10/2024
Planning a wedding vs HAVING a wedding - that is what best describes our experience with The Olana. From the moment we picked them as our venue everything was taken care of. Flowers, photographers, video, dj, and day of solutions and programming were all taken care of for us and so much more! We got to sit back, tell them our vision and watch as their incredible team made our dream day come true! So many people didnt believe us when they asked how wedding planning was going and we responded "easy, no stress". They would respond with something along the lines of "well im sure your forgetting..." or "i doubt theyll take care of..." but nope everything to the last detail was handled for us. The entire staff truly made it seem like our day was theost important thing for them. Catherine our planner was FANTASTIC and DJ Carson was so much more than a DJ, he ensured our day was going as we wanted. The photographer and videography team were on point and made sure they got everything we wanted plus what they knew would look great.
The whole team and the venue 10/10
Dont plan on getting married again... but if i did.. id know where id go
response 03/15/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Bryce! We're...
so happy you two had the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! Wishing you both all the best!
Cathy M
5.0
2/28/2024
I can not say enough about our experience at The Olana and how amazing it was. Catherine Peck made the entire planning so easy and stress free and we are so grateful for her and the entire staff. My daughter and I love Catherine and we looked forward to every planning meeting - it was like being with a friend. Being the MOB this can be a stressful time, but every experience we had at The Olana was awesome! Every vendor went above and beyond and we can not say one bad thing. All of our guests raved about the venue and the staff! I recommend The Olana 100 times over!! Sad we won't get to see these people and the wedding is over - they truly are the best. - enjoy the pics - how can you choose just 1??
response 02/28/2024
Hi Cathy! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that your daughter had t...
he most perfect wedding day and that our team could be of help! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you + your family a lifetime of happiness!
Chayse H
5.0
2/10/2024
Our experience at The Olana was absolutely incredible. The venue is stunning and the staff are amazing.
To be completely honest, our initial experience with the sales person was not the best, but we went ahead and booked. From that moment on, we were assigned to our wedding planner whose name is Catherine Peck. I cannot express to you what an amazing experience it was to work with her and the other vendors, but especially Catherine. She went above and beyond to make sure that our day was perfect.
When the day came of our wedding, she and all the other staff went above and beyond for us and our family. I was seriously floored by how perfect the day turned out.
We worked with Tina for the Flowers and Lexie Krug for the Photography. James was our DJ. All of these special people made our day extraordinary and work with Walters so if you can request anyone, I would highly recommend them!
We had the London Baker as our baker for the wedding cake since we were not very impressed with the dessert people that The Olana gave us a credit towards (we did use the credit for cupcakes and cookies which went fast, though!). Only other downside (if you can call it that) was that we weren’t very impressed with the paper company that we had a credit towards and ended up working with another vendor for our invitations BUT the Lyons Paperie (who works with The Olana/Walters Weddings) were very nice and quick to get us the items we did order with our credit, we just felt they didn’t have a great selection and were pricey.
I never expected my wedding day to be the best day of my life and I know it sounds cliche but it totally was the most magical day for us and I don’t think it would have been that amazing without the help of Catherine and the staff they put in place. Our ceremony had to be moved indoors and Catherine worked with us, and took all the burdens off of us, to make sure it was a gorgeous, seamless affair.
We don’t have the professional photos from the wedding day yet but I’ll include some candids from guests along with one from my bridal
Portrait which was also done by Lexie. Seriously, I cried because I was so overwhelmed with joy on the day. I got to marry the best man in the world and everyone involved made us feel so incredibly special and loved (and beautiful!).
Thank you to The Olana and Catherine and all of the people I mentioned (and more!) for making our wedding a day/night that I will always look back on with the absolute fondest of memories. It was like a fairytale! I can’t recommend them enough!
response 07/17/2024
Thank you so much for your five star review, Chayse! We love hearing that you had such a s...
tress-free experience and that our team provided a truly exceptional experience. Your support means everything and we wish you the very best!
Sanaa M
5.0
1/26/2024
Nick is MADE for this line of work; if wedding planning is a love language, it is Nick's native tongue. Touring the Olana with him went so well that, at the end of our tour, I refused to get up off the couch and leave until my fiance signed on the dotted line to seal the deal; because if Nick is this professional while remaining pleasant, he's certainly set the standard for the rest of the Olana staff and their services. In getting to know Nick, my fiance and I are comforted and reassured that the rest planning process is going to go smooth with our best interest in their heart. Thank you so much Nick and I cant wait to see you again already!.
response 01/29/2024
Hi Sanaa! Thank you so much for your kind review of Nick! We are so happy that you had suc...
h a great tour! We look forward to celebrating you and yours!
Kennedee C
5.0
1/06/2024
Our wedding day at the Olana was absolutely magical! The venue was the most beautiful place I could have ever imagined getting married and each part of our day was amazing. We had so many guests brag to us about the food, venue, and overall experience. We worked with Catherine throughout the planning process and on the day of the wedding, and she truly made our experience amazing! She walked through the planning process with us and made me feel so at ease through each step. She was available to answer questions whenever I had them and accommodated any request that I had, no matter how small or silly! On the day of our wedding, Catherine and the rest of the Olana team were there to make sure everything went perfectly and made it their mission to ensure everything was exactly as we envisioned it. Catherine was truly a game changer for our entire wedding experience and I am SO thankful for her! I recommend the Olana (and Catherine) to anyone looking for a fairytale wedding!
response 01/08/2024
Hello Kennedee! Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with ...
our team! We hope that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours. Your support means everything and we wish you the very best!
Meera N
5.0
12/21/2023
This venue is absolutely beautiful, but what makes it exceptional is the incredible staff! Catherine Peck is OUTSTANDING. I had to change my wedding date and she ensured that the process went as smoothly as possible. She also provides great recommendations that have saved me so much time, hassle, and money. I love her vision and she is one of the friendliest people ever, which has made wedding planning so much less stressful! The best thing about changing my wedding date is getting to work with Catherine for 6 more months :)
response 01/08/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Meera! We're...
so happy you had the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! We hope that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours! Wishing you both all the best!
Emily B
5.0
11/30/2023
Wow, wow, wow. I cannot express my thanks and gratitude towards the staff of Walters Wedding Estates for making my wedding day on 11/12/2023, the BEST DAY EVER. Every staff member I came in contact with leading up to the day made every thing go smoothly and ultimately made the wedding day run seamlessly. I wanted to personally thank and give a shout out to Melanie Anderson, Kayla Bednar, Jared + Matthew (our AMAZING DJs), Alex Larson, Derick, Malyn and Cayden. These caring individuals were all there on wedding day or helped throughout the planning process and had a hand in making every single moment special. This venue and team made my husband and I's DREAM WEDDING happen. It was ALL worth it. THANK YOU!
response 12/01/2023
Hello Emily! We appreciate your lovely review and the opportunity to be a part of your wed...
ding! It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience with our team! Thank you for choosing The Olana for your special day!
Zachary A
5.0
11/22/2023
This venue is great for getting married, but the best part of this place by far, was our wedding coordinator, Catherine. She worked with my wife, mother-in-law, and myself to ensure that everything was perfect for our wedding day. Responsive to our many questions, and detail-oriented, Catherine was an integral part to a successful wedding event. I cannot recommend her enough if you are looking to have your wedding in this location.
response 11/22/2023
Hi Zachary! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you had the most ...
perfect wedding day and that Catherine could be of help to you! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Mandy K
5.0
11/22/2023
We just had our wedding at the Olana on October 7, 2023 and Catherine was our day of coordinator! Catherine is beyond amazing to work with- I can’t recommend her enough for all future brides. She goes above and beyond and treats every bride’s wedding as if it’s her own special day. She is extremely kind, positive, quick to respond, resourceful, knowledgable, and genuinely the very best in the wedding industry. We love her and can’t thank her enough for making the wedding planning process so smooth! She is perfect in every way!!!
response 11/22/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Mandy! We're...
so happy you had the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! We hope that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours! Wishing you both all the best!
Heather S
5.0
11/07/2023
The Olana was absolutely stunning and the staff went above and beyond. We did the highest package you could do and we were so glad we did. It took the stress of planning out of the equation. The day of coordination was seamless and allowed for myself, my groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and family to relax and enjoy the day.
I could not recommend this venue enough! Catherine, our planner, was responsive and thought of every detail.
I hope to be back as a guest soon :)
response 11/08/2023
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you had the most ...
perfect wedding day and that our team could be of help to you! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Andres Z
5.0
11/03/2023
We had our wedding in April of 2021 at the Olana. As a couple who lives out of state, we were very much looking for a venue that had its own vendors for catering, floral, photography, etc.
The Olana staff and all of the vendors were highly professional, engaged, polite and high quality.
The Olana staff were responsive and did a great job of planning and executing our wedding. We would highly recommend the Olana to anybody planning a wedding in the Dallas area.
response 11/03/2023
Thank you for your kind words and support Andres! We are so happy that you had a great exp...
erience with our team and are honored to have hosted the celebration! We hope you two are doing great and wish you the best!
Sara Z
5.0
11/02/2023
Working with Catherine and the Olana staff has been an wonderful experience as we have planned our wedding together over the last few months! We purchased one of the vendor packages offered by the Olana, which has made each step a breeze! Each of their vendors have a variety of options to match any style and budget. Not having to meet with three different vendors for each thing has saved us a ton time and stress! We cannot recommend the Olana enough to anyone looking for not only a beautiful venue, but also an easy, stress free experience leading up to their wedding day!
response 11/03/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Sara! We hop...
e that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! Wishing you both all the best!
Karen O
5.0
10/31/2023
I originally started my wedding planning with another one of The Olana's wedding coordinators, but was then introduced to a new coordinator midway into planning. At first I was worried getting a new coordinator as I was already overwhelmed, but Catherine Peck was AMAZING. She went above & beyond throughout the whole process. Anytime I mentioned an idea she had the same enthusiasm & excitement as I did which brought back the excitement in wedding planning for me. She always did her best to find a way to make any request work & was just so friendly & welcoming which is exactly what a bride & groom need after spending so much time stressing over other things. I absolutely loved having Cathering be part of my wedding team & highly recommend anyone who books at The Olana to ask for her!!
response 11/03/2023
Hi Karen, thank you so much for your 5 star review of our venue + team! We really apprecia...
te all of your feedback! It's great to hear that you have had a positive experience with Catherine. We are so honored that you chose to share your special day with us at The Olana - Cheers!
Emmeline W
5.0
8/25/2023
Full service and having every single vendor in one place is amazing. Picking The Olana was 40 decisions in 1 and has made the wedding planning process so much easier. Not to mention, the venue is the most stunning in all of DFW!
response 08/25/2023
Emmeline, thank you so much for your kind words about our venue and team! We love hearing ...
that your planning process has been going smoothly. We are looking forward to your big day!
Andrew v
1.0
6/03/2023
The venue itself is a spectacular venue! Definitely breathtaking! The manager Kayla was awful. I hired a full time wedding planner. So please explain to me why she is emailing numerous times about details of the wedding that she must know weeks before the wedding. Clearly I am not going to be using her as my day of planner. Meanwhile she has met and has known of my full time wedding planner that she can ask all those questions versus stressing myself the groom out. She was not accommodating whatsoever, and we felt as if we were just a number. Also I do not know how you would be le to throw a party here if you didn’t have a wedding planner that is separate with his own team. We had rented different plate settings from an outside vendor, so when it came to set these out the staff that the Olana provided stated “ they don’t place outside vendor items.” So if I didn’t have a wedding team I myself would have had to set these out. Also the tasting fee, if not on the group once of month, is not provided in the 19k fee. To hold a separate private tasting it would cost 900.00 for. 4 entrees, 2 appetizers, and 2 passing food items. This does not get credited back to you. My wedding planner is does celebrity weddings has never seen this in his career. We weren’t able to make the monthly tasting since we lived in Washington State. Also to even get ready at the venue it’s an extra cost. The staff that they provided were absolutely awful. They were slow and it was not enough staff to do a sit down dinner and open bar for 140 people. We saw one of the bar staff scooping ice with a glass cup, and they were not nice. The venue itself states they can seat 300, let me tell you with 140 it was cramped!!
Daniel J
5.0
6/01/2023
We booked our wedding last year and have been extremely pleased with the quality of service we have received from everyone at The Olana. We've had the pleasure of working with Kayla, who's been a huge support helping us stay organized and stress free. Thanks so much for making wedding planning so much less intimidating. We're so excited for our big day!
response 06/02/2023
Hi Daniel! Thank you for the kind review! We are so glad you enjoyed working with Kayla an...
d your overall experience with Walters so far! We can't wait for your big day too!
Rebecca G
5.0
5/18/2023
We are still in the planning process but are so enjoying working with Kayla during our meetings. She takes the time to listen and explain all of our questions and you can tell she really cares about making our day fantastic. Also, the vendors who work alongside the Olana are so great, and having a venue that has such a great relationship and communication with the vendors has been a blessing!
response 05/20/2023
Hi Rebecca! Thank you for leaving us a review! We are so glad you are enjoying your experi...
ence so far and we can't wait for your big day!
Lexie M
5.0
5/02/2023
I had an absolutely perfect experience with The Olana. The venue was obviously the talk of the night. The staff communication was excellent leading up to the big day and even afterwards too. The day of the wedding went as smooth as possible. You always hear wedding horror stories and people tell you to prepare for it because it’ll happen regardless, but that didn’t happen to me and I was never nervous that it would because I felt that I was in good, professional, hands. It was so organized. Everybody executed their jobs flawlessly and me and my husband honestly couldn’t stop talking about it afterwards because we were so blown away. Everything from the venue, to the staff, to the vendors were a 10 out of 10. They truly care and put forth their absolute best efforts. Everybody treated us like a friend.
response 05/03/2023
Hi Lexie! Thank you for leaving us this awesome review! We really appreciate you taking th...
e time to leave us one. We are so glad you enjoyed your experience with Walters. Best wishes to you and yours!
Shera D
4.0
5/01/2023
The amazing is beautiful and the staff is very nice. The communication isn’t great with them sometimes but still glad I had my wedding here
response 05/02/2023
Hi Shera! Thank you for this feedback. We will make sure we address the issue of communica...
tion with our team. We are glad you enjoyed the venue! Best wishes!
Victoria C
5.0
4/14/2023
The Olana was an incredible venue! I was very pleased with the package selection that included so many wonderful vendors. This truly made my planning experience much easier. Kayla and team were also extremely responsive to all of my questions. Our wedding felt like an absolute fairytale. I am so thankful we decided to book at the Olana for our special day.
response 04/14/2023
Hi Victoria! First off, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! Hearin...
g about your experience with our vendors and team makes us so happy! Congrats to you as well!
The B
5.0
4/14/2023
We absolutely loved having our wedding at The Olana. It was such a magical evening! Kayla helped us through the process and was a joy to work with! This venue is charming and just absolutely gorgeous!
response 04/14/2023
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so glad we could make yo...
ur experience enjoyable. Best wishes!
Lynn C
5.0
4/14/2023
What an incredible venue! Our planner, Kayla, and her staff were attentive to every detail, and our guests raved about the beauty they were surrounded by. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates in Hickory Creek, TX!!!
response 04/14/2023
Hi Lynn! We are so glad you enjoyed the venue and your experience! We are wishing you a li...
fetime of happiness to you and yours!
Lauryn B
5.0
3/20/2023
We booked with The Olana following a showcase we attended back in February. From the start, our experience has been stellar! Kelli H. was our venue tour guide and event manager. She was very professional, informative, timely, and enthusiastic during our contract negotiations. She walked us through the contract process seamlessly and never hesitated to answer any of our questions or make adjustments as needed. Then we were transitioned to Kayla B as our General Manager for our event. She has truly made thr planning process stress-free. Every touch point with The Olana staff has been top notch. Couldn't have asked for a better experience thus far!
response 03/31/2023
Hi Lauryn! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this awesome review! We ar...
e so happy you enjoyed your experience with Walters and we are wishing you all the best!
Jessica S
5.0
3/17/2023
First off, I will start off by saying, I BELIEVE IN FAIRYTALES. I was looking for a venue that matched my vision and prayers. The Olana provided the most magical, classic, beautiful, and fairytale venue. I had a 5 star experience from working with Kayla (the general manager as my wedding coordinator/point of contact), to the wedding package that included the most amazing vendors. It was an all inclusive sort of wedding experience that made it extremely convenient and easy to plan long distance. I can't brag enough on how The Olana made my fairytale come true!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend!!!!! Many of my guests told me it was the most organized wedding they had every been apart of, in addition to raving about the venue and food!!!
response 03/31/2023
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for the awesome review! We are so glad you loved your experi...
ence with us and best wishes to you and your husband!
Jeff B
5.0
2/15/2023
The Olana was magical! From start to finish the staff, the leadership, the coordination, food, wedding, music….everything exceeded our expectations!!! This very special day for our daughter was a box office hit!!
response 02/20/2023
Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for your kind words about staff and venue! We truly appreciate ...
you taking the time to leave us a review!
Nina F
5.0
12/06/2022
My dream wedding venue! We were planning to have a destination wedding in Italy and when that did not go as planned due to COVID etc, we chose the Olana. The Olana looks like you are somewhere in Europe not in Texas. It is incredible. All of our guests were amazing just pulling up to the venue. I cannot say as many great things about this venue. I felt like a princess marrying my prince in a castle. Our day was smooth and if things went wrong I did not know a single thing! We were able to use their suggestions with vendors and they were always there to help take off some of the planning stress. Thank you so much to Kayla and the rest of the team for our best day ever! The most beautiful memories we have will be here. Highly recommend it if you are hesitant about booking here the bad reviews are from another management team!
response 12/06/2022
Hi Nina, thank you so so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that your expe...
rience with Kayla and her team was phenomenal! Glad we were able to help in such an unprecedented time as well. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Logan S
5.0
11/29/2022
Truly couldn’t have found a more magical venue for our wedding! Everything went so smoothly and the staff was very attentive. Kayla, the general manager, was great to work with and always had very prompt responses! Highly recommend The Olana!!!
response 11/30/2022
Hi Logan, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad you had an amazin...
g experience with Kayla and the team at Olana! Congrats! We wish you all the best in this new chapter!
Carly H
5.0
11/16/2022
I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing the day was at The Olana, my husband and I truly were blown away. The names of our day of coordinator & the assistant GM have slipped my mind but they were AMAZING day off. I knew everything was in good hands with them two and I couldn’t feel more grateful. I simply got to enjoy the day with my husband and guests, IF there were any problems I was never aware of it because of how smoothly everything was. The food was SO GOOD. Guests came up to us multiple times in the night to compliment it. The manager at Olana, Kayla, was so responsive to me the whole process. Would always try to work out any solution to make sure it fit our vision. Truly want to thank her for everything throughout this whole process. Thank you thank you thank you to the whole team. The Olana will now always hold a special place in our hearts.
response 11/18/2022
Congrats, Carly! Love the photos! Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate your ti...
me. We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with Kayla, our staff, the food, and the venue itself! It was such an honor to host your big day!
Christie P
5.0
10/04/2022
My husband and I were really thrilled with our experience working with The Olana team. We are both super busy with work and did not have a ton of extra time and energy to plan our dream wedding, so the fact that The Olana came with the most of the vendors we needed was a huge bonus. Each of the vendors were truly incredible and all contributed to a wedding that fit our dreams and wowed our guests. Our only complaint is that the festivities went by too quickly. But seriously, the venue, the food, the flowers, the cake, and the music were top notch! Kayla and her team at the Olana made wedding planning an easy and stress free experience. I would absolutely recommend The Olana to any couple looking for a dream wedding experience.
response 10/05/2022
Hi Christie! Congratulations! We are so happy to hear that The Olana was everything you ne...
eded for your special day. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review!
Cambry B
5.0
8/08/2022
The Olana is a dream venue!!! The mansion is breathtaking and my guests could not stop talking about how my wedding venue was the most beautiful one they’d ever seen! Not only is it beautiful but it is a well oiled machine. The Vendor Package they offer allowed me to be as stress free as possible leading up to the big day. All the vendors know each other and worked so well without needing me for oversight - such a dream! I highly recommend you get married here if you’ve considered it.
response 08/27/2022
Hi Cambry! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a kind review! Hearing a...
bout your experience with the vendors and the ease of planning your big day makes us so happy! We were so honored to be a part of such a special day!
Cynthia M
5.0
7/27/2022
Kayla is phenomenal! We’re still in the planning stage, wedding is in two months. She has gone above and beyond and is always there when we need her. I am so confident my daughters wedding will be beautiful!
response 07/27/2022
Hi Cynthia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! Kayla is the best ...
and we're so excited for your daughter to tie the knot!!
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