The Orchard Event Venue & Retreat

y liked her! One of the things I liked about The Orchard was they had 3 different spaces you could choose to have the ceremony and the reception venue is right there. It is all in one and no one has to leave to drive anywhere! I would definitely recommend The Orchard!

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dding day was perfect! If you're looking for a breathtaking backdrop to your wedding and accommodating staff to help make your big day perfect, then choose The Orchard Event Venue & Retreat as your wedding venue.

et me come out to the venue whenever I needed and always was super quick to reply to my questions whenever I had them. 10/10 experience with everything. They made my wedding day perfect! ❤️❤️

any reasons why we chose them. A few more reasons are because they provided us with everything we needed for our big day such as table cloths, decorations, cake cutter and knife set and more! They were so incredibly helpful and flexible with anything we needed and threw their way. Their facility manager, Kevin, was a huge help the day and the day before! He stepped in and helped us with whatever we needed, he even stepped in and helped DJ for us at the last minute and did a great job! Definitely won't find this kind of service anywhere else. Thank you for helping us have the best day ever!

y an awesome person. She coordinated over 50+ of my guest to stay onsite accommodations, to there 4star hotel quality cabins and big lodge! She also dealt with part of the entrance flooding and re routing all my guests appropriately. Along with getting the power on ASAP for my bridal crew to continue to get ready. She was just amazing. We were beyond pleased with the choice we made to go to The Orchard !

w venues I found that weren't charging an arm and a leg to celebrate two lives coming together. We rented out the Pavilion venue for our wedding & reception and it was truly a dream. The bigger venue is a more popular choice because it can house more guests, but future brides please please please don't overlook the smaller venue! It was beyond perfect for our intimate celebration. The staff, bartenders, and clean-up crew were so accommodating and friendly. The on-site cabins were so convenient for myself, wedding party, and family. They were actually much nicer than any hotel I've ever stayed in. Overall, this venue is budget friendly and gorgeous beyond words!

ners were in getting us booked, helping us with set up, communicating with us about our wedding weekend needs, and being there for us every step of the way to our big day. We also stayed at the lodge onsite (extra charge of course, but well worth it to be right onsite), and many of our party stayed in cabins. We had an unforgettable weekend. Everything was fully stocked for us, staff was available for our questions, and they made sure we had a great time and had everything we needed for rehearsal dinner as well. The venue itself is beautiful, well kept, and I loved that there was plenty of space for my 140 guests, family, and bridal party. I also loved that there was an indoor option already set up in case weather was bad. They were reasonable, affordable, and you get a lot of bang for your buck as centerpieces are included, and you get the venue for 12 hours! We had a Sunday afternoon wedding in March just for reference, and we stayed at the lodge Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. The Orchard made our day and weekend so special. We will never forget it!

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all took advantage of renting the cabins on site which was really convenient! The property is beautiful and the staff is so incredible! We had some planning issues and Ashley and Lacy were so patient and helpful! The outdoor pergola was perfect and with the pecan room as a secondary ceremony option. The bridal suite and grooms cabin were perfect for our wedding party and the reception hall was amazing! The simple design allowed us to make our wedding decor unique and is beautiful and simple just what we were looking for! They made our wedding day perfect! Far enough for a getaway but close to major attractions and airports! We couldn’t be more grateful with how everything turned out, all thanks to these amazing people!

many suggestions for vendors and have cabins on the venue property to stay in if you or family are from out of town. For the day of our wedding, everything was setup as we requested and the day went smoothly! Me and my wife could not be happier with our perfect wedding day at the Orchard!

anning timeline, and the Orchard staff was accommodating and helpful throughout the whole process! The onsite lodging is also fantastic. My family stayed in the lodge and my husband's family stayed in the cabins, and everyone had a wonderful experience. The only bad part of my wedding day at the Orchard is that it's over!!

dd heaters the morning of the wedding when it turned out to be much cooler than we were expecting. Really wonderful experience!

help, options, and of course, its beauty. Majority of our guests were coming from the Waco area, Northeast Louisiana, and California. The Orchard is in a great spot because of its proximity to Fort Worth. It is close to the 2 major Dallas airports and plenty of hotel & dining options for guests making the travel. We had a big handful of guests take advantage of their onsite cabins and they couldn't have been happier with the convenience of their choice. Some said that the cabins were nicer than some hotels they have stayed at. Considering the countless number of amenities both included and available at The Orchard, the venue's rental price was more than fair. This was important to us because I did not want a venue that we had to over decorate ourselves and over pay for. The venue is already a fairytale but the staff took care of setting up the few extras we did rent from them. It was also important to us to choose a venue with a ceremony plan B in case of bad weather. The Pecan Room is as beautiful as the outdoor Pergola, and the indoor reception hall and outdoor Plaza gave us multiple venues in one for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception party. The staff are also like an included amenity! So helpful in answering questions, setting up payment plans, and scheduling tours or sit-down visits. Ashley and Samantha went above and beyond to help me plan the perfect day. Kevin, the facility manager, arrived at The Orchard before we did on wedding day. And he left after everyone else, too! He was incredibly helpful in everything we did that day, from working with our day of event coordinator, to helping vendors move in and out, to last minute floor plan changes, and directing the final clean up after our grand exit. We really couldn't ask for a better wedding experience than the one we had here. The Orchard makes it their passion to help couples have and plan the perfect day that won't break the bank.

we knew this was where we wanted to get married. Having our ceremony outside was a must for us, but with that there comes the chance of having bad weather and moving inside. There were two options to choose from if that permitted but luckily for us we got what we wanted and had our ceremony outside. Every time we visited the property for decoration purposes, "open house" etc, I/we would get even more excited just because of how secluded and beautiful it was. The Orchard was about an hour drive from where we live WITHOUT traffic, but it was definitely the worth the drive for us. I've heard some crazy stories from other brides about their venues and not letting them do things that I honestly never thought would be a problem, but not with The Orchard! I felt like I had an insane amount of questions to ask them especially as the days drew closer, but they were so reassuring and answered my question very quickly when emailed. They also have a lodge and several cabins to rent on property, whether it's wedding related or not, and we were very pleased with those as well. To have a quiet getaway, we would come back to the cabins. My husband and I are so incredibly happy with our decision in The Orchard and we would recommend it to anyone and everyone! We could not of left more happier.

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ble one. We were drawn to the cabins and the lodge and ended up booking those for our close family and friends to stay in during the wedding weekend. The opprotunity to have them so close was what initally drawed us to this venue. Additionally, signing up for the mothly newsletter allowed us to add special additions to our day at a discounted price and the landscaping and venue were perfect backdrops for pictures and videos.

e a plethora of decor to rent from which saved us from buying and having to resale after the wedding. Clean up was easy, you only clean up what you brought and they take care of the rest! We had a bunch of family members traveling from out of town and the cabins on the property were the best to have the families spend time and get to know each other. I would highly recommend this place, it was perfect for everything we imagined.

one. It made our dream wedding possible.

ocess, and the day of staff literally saved the day when we had some problems with a different vendor. They made sure everything turned out the way we wanted it, even when it wasn't their job. Heidi, DeAndra, Ashley, and Hunter were all fantastic. My family also rented out the Lodge and some of the cabins and were extremely impressed with the quality and cleanliness of the property. We could not have picked a better venue for our special day!

st. We enjoyed the fire pit in the center of the cabins with other friends and family. Our cabin was super clean, updated and very spacious.

ain here in a heartbeat!! Shout out to Ashley and Heidi who were lifesavers!

eremony room). They also have cabins and housing available if you decide to have guests stay there which is very convenient. Secondly, the reception room itself is a relatively blank slate so you can decorate it to fit your style. Third, the staff is absolutely amazing to work with. They were so helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and were always quick to return any missed phone calls. They have a monthly newsletter that goes out at the beginning of the month that has a different amenity discount that is available. Lastly, the day-of coordinator that works there, Heidi, is incredible. She was so easy to work with and throughout our wedding day, she was on the ball with everything. She brought my husband and I dinner and routinely checked in with us to make sure we didn't need anything. When we ran into a few issues with weather and a vendor, she was quick to let me know and had back up plans ready for me to choose from. She made the day run so incredibly smooth and took so much stress off of me. I would 100% recommend her to anyone that gets married at The Orchard.

my even being bothered! Beautiful!

I had no concerns on the day of my wedding!

portant to me. I also like that they have rehearsal on Thursday even for those Saturday weddings. I highly recommend this as you aren't so stressed out by the end of the day and you get Friday to relax, get your nails done and spend some time with friends before the big day. Some amenities come steep in price but again, they have more already available to you than other places.

, and made my vision a reality; delicious food, yummy cake, beautiful flowers and decorations, and an overall fun reception! Best wedding ever!

nd services to the day itself. The Orchard is quite flexible; they are willing to work with most vendors. They did have a list of preferred vendors that we used to narrow our search for photographers, florists, and DJ services. All of the vendors we booked from that list did a great job, and we appreciated the Orchard's willingness to make these endorsements. Weather in the days leading up to our wedding was pretty unstable, and we ended up having to move our ceremony from the pergola to the Pecan Room in the reception hall. The Orchard's staff made this transition seamlessly, and the Pecan Room worked beautifully for us. Many of our guests complimented us on our choice of venue. The reception hall is spacious, modern, and adaptable; the outdoor area is lovely with a grassy lawn, water features, and livestock grazing nearby. The bridal suite and groom's cabin are both well appointed and served our needs nicely. We were both absolutely pleased with The Orchard and would readily recommend this venue for anybody who wishes to hold a wedding in the DFW area but doesn't want to hold it in the city proper.

nicely. They do have a lot of add ons, which can add up. They don't rent for the day, but rather eight hours. Still, absolutely loved it and had a LOT of compliments on it from our guests.

njoy the wedding with our loved ones.

oming documents they needed. I can't stress enough how fabulous everyone was; Lacy was so warm and accommodating!! Not to mention the venue itself is GORGEOUS!

I didn't have to worry about anything or do anything, and I am forever grateful for her! Heidi and Lacey were also so helpful and everyone was so nice! Thank yo for making our day so special and so perfect!

tside pergola space with the fountain, breathtakingly beautiful. Though the drive out there is a bit far, you won't regret it.

our special day. We could facilitate the entire timeline of the day in one place! (getting ready, pre-ceremony pictures, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) The Bridal suite was spacious enough to fit the whole bridal party (and all our junk lol) The hair/makeup artist & photographers were able to have enough space as well. Several mirrors and outlets, lots of natural light, couches and chairs, connected to the restroom with privacy door, privacy lock on the suite, and a back door privacy exit to sneak away for pics or a breath of fresh air without being seen. The groom and groomsmen had their own Cabin secluded from the Main ballroom/Bridal Suite area. Very rustic and great for the guys to relax and get ready. Restroom/shower accommodations as well as a tv with cable, a pool table, couches and outdoor secret cooler :) The Pergola we were married under was absolutely gorgeous and under a giant pecan tree <3 The cocktail hour was held under the plaza which was lit up by The Orchard as well as the beautiful double sided fire place. It was the perfect area for our guests to grab a small bite and a drink before dinner while we took our group photos. The ballroom/reception area is absolutely gorgeous on its own and when you add the personal touches of your decor and theme it really just feels like a dream. Heidi helped us get booked with the Orchard and answered all our questions , she is so sweet! Terri Elder of TLC Event Staffing was our Day Of Coordinator for The Orchard and she was an absolute treasure!! I do not know what I would have done without her that day! Prior to the wedding she was on the job assuring the various vendors had everything in order for the big day, took care of any requests and questions we had and really eased our minds as the big day approached. The day of not only did Terri keep me worry free, she kept me out of the know when it came to the drama that was going on behind the scenes. Terri made my day go so smooth and words cannot express the gratitude I feel for this amazing woman!! As for the incredible Orchard Staff!! I wish I knew you all by name to show our gratitude personally! Kevin of the Orchard was there when my bridesmaid showed up with the alcohol (about 10 minutes before our scheduled time) He helped her unload and ice down everything he was on his game and so so very helpful!! He truly helped us clueless ones get it together as far as setting up the bar and getting prepared. The staff members that were at the Orchard were so helpful! With the catering and decor running late there were things needed done that couldn't until they arrived so the Orchard staff and the serving staff hired through our catering vendor jumped in and volunteered to help set up votive candles and cut wicks. I cannot thank yall enough for your kindness!! I kept saying thank you thank you as much as I could! The night went so smoothly and each of you helped make our day so so special!!! At the end of the night we had so many people tell us how our wedding was the best they had ever been to! It filled our hearts with so much joy and it wouldn't have been possible without The Orchard, Terri Elder, Kevin, Heidi, and all the amazing staff there at The Orchard!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

your ceremony- you can get married outside, under a covered patio, or indoors. I liked that there were so many back up plans just incase it happened to rain on our wedding day. The staff there is amazing and Lacey was always very responsive to any questions I had. You basically pay for the venue and it comes with tables, white linen table cloths, shepherds hooks (used for the outdoor ceremony), ice machine, chairs, laterns (we used these for part of our centerpieces), and they have a projector and sound system for slideshows and music. We were able to choose our own vendors and did not have to pay a fee for not using one of their preferred vendors. They also have special amenities each month through their newsletter so you can get discounts on special add on items. The bridal suite is very cute and was big enough to hold 10 of us getting ready without feeling to crammed. The grooms cabin is a huge perk! They have a pool table, gaming systems, corn hole, washers, and coolers for the guys to put drinks in while getting ready. There are numerous places to take pictures inside and outside. The location is a little far of a drive for people coming from Dallas, but there is a Best Western located in Lake Worth that provides a free shuttle bus to your guests if 10 or more rooms are booked on your wedding block.... we highly encouraged our friends to stay here and use this shuttle so they didn't have to drink and drive. All and all we were very pleased with this venue and the entire staff. Our guests were very happy with the venue too and kept ranting and raving about how beautiful it was. I would highly recommend this place :) :) :)

got a real taste of Texas and they loved it!

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hiring Heidi as your day of coordinator. She was so easy to work with and took all of the stress off of me and my family the day of the wedding! You will not regret getting married here!

e had our ceremony outdoors by the pergola, cocktail hour under the covered plaza/patio and reception indoors. All of our guest were raving about how gorgeous the venue was. The bridal suite and grooms cabins were so nice. As I said, they were very accommodating. We couldn't access the venue until 2pm on our wedding day, but they allowed us to bring in ice cream in freezers earlier that morning for our Blue Bell Ice Cream Bar for the reception :) The Orchard is truly a hidden gem, the entire venue is breathtaking and made for a perfect day that I'll never forget!

at. She thought of everything, helped me stay calm the day of, and was extremely responsive to emails! The venue has everything: indoor and outdoor ceremony cite, large bridal suite, grooms cabin, and cabins for family/guests to stay in. I really can't say enough nice things about The Orchard!!

ghts making it such a nice atmosphere for everyone!

ss painless. The grounds are impeccably maintained. There was a hail storm a couple of days before, and you would have thought bad weather has never touched that place. There was not a twig on the ground. I would strongly recommend this venue to anyone - worth every penny.

al suit was the perfect size. Let me just say the staff is amazing! I can’t say enough positive things about them! Communication was easy and I got a reply within 24 hours with any questions I had. They were so flexible with our wedding day plan. We got married in February and were blessed with beautiful weather and allowed us to change our ceremony site outdoors two days before the big day! That meant the world to us. If you have the opportunity to visit their open house I highly recommend it! The Orchard will always hold a special place in our hearts. You will be in great hands and can’t go wrong with choosing The Orchard for you wedding day or any other event!

al concerns/issues. Furthermore, they acknowledge and tend to every tiny detail of both the wedding ceremony and the reception. I have to say a special 'Thank You' to Heidi (our wedding coordinator), Deandra, and Mike; they made my day simply perfect. Heidi was INSTRUMENTAL in making my special day stress-free; she coordinated with my vendors on delivery times, assisted in ceremony/reception set-up....and SO MUCH MORE! :) Let's talk about the venue: they have three equally-amazing options for the wedding ceremony, an amazing groomsmen cabin that my husband adored, and a HUGE bridal suite for the ladies to get ready in. The entire grounds are breath-taking, which includes convenient on-site cabins for overnight guests and plenty of parking for the wedding/reception. If you are considering The Orchard for your wedding, I would highly recommend attending one of their Open Houses. They have several of their preferred vendors attend (many of whom I also used), and you have the opportunity to tour the grounds. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about The Orchard. Our wedding day was simply perfect - Thank You!

The staff went above and beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend hiring Heidi as your coordinator. I also hired two other helpers from the Orchard and they were amazing! I never had to worry about anything. All the food was set out perfect! The entire wedding went smooth as silk. The only thing I would recommend is that every person in the wedding party needs to be given a plastic container to have all their belonging placed in . I am talking about clothes , wallets, phones, makeup, shoes and KEYS!!!! I was rather surprised that grown adults could lose so many items. We had to do too many search and rescue moments. I guess they were just excited but it did take it toll on me since all these kids think of me as their mother even though most of them are 26 years old!!! When my son gets married I will hand everyone a plastic container and tell them to do this. If they lose something ( besides a child) they better not let me find out about it. Believe it or not there are still items missing. Don't allow girls to bring brushes and makeup items that if they go missing their world will end!!! Believe it or not when you have a room full of hair & makeup artist there will be several brushes that were given to them as a gift and even if you want to hand them the $150.00 or more to replace each item, you can't because that brush was given to them be someone who is now deceased!!!! This happened more than ONCE!!! Tell all these girls to LEAVE THOSE ITEMS AT HOME!!!! Can you really not fix hair without the brush that Aunt Petunia gave you 10 years ago when you graduated from beauty school? Did those cuff links really come over on the MAYFLOWER??!!!! Other then the wedding party losing items and oh yeah the flower girl throwing her shoe in the fountain I could of not asked for a more perfect day. I will never never forget how beautiful my daughters wedding was!! My beautiful girl walking down the aisle at sunset with all these glowing candles. Standing at the gazebo under the chandelier! The most beautiful fountain! The ballroom all ready for us to feast and dance the night away! Everything was just perfect!! It was truly a fairy tale wedding!!! Thank you Heidi and all the helpers and The Orchard! I will never forget that look on my daughters face. You made all her dreams come true!!! Mine too

ouldn't have asked for anything better. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married. It is beautiful and perfect for a wedding. They take time and put in a lot of effort to make sure everything runs smooth. Thank you for everything and thank you Teri for doing an amazing job.

as possible. The venue is beautiful, and their staff is the best! I highly recommend The Orchard.

I had the most contact with during my wedding preparation was Heidi Nettles, my wedding coordinator at The Orchard. Ladies, you need this woman on your team for your wedding! On the business side of things, she was organized, prompt, had amazing attention to detail, and communicated with me every step of the way. On the more personal side, she is genuine, kind, and she kept me calm on my wedding day, taking care of everything which allowed me to truly enjoy our wedding. The Orchard was perfect, and if I had to do it all over again, I would choose The Orchard every time!

id because it looked absolutely beautiful. We threw in the chandler in front of the fireplace and made for gorgeous pictures. Now I'm glad that it did rain and force us to go under the patio! Terri was my day of coordinator and I would definitely recommend using one if you don't have a wedding coordinator! She was a lifesaver and had the most calming personality. She made us feel at ease over every situation, and even went to buy napkins because we over looked that detail! A tip to a future bride: I work in the hotel industry and my recommendation is to use an actual wedding venue that does weddings regularly. They are designed for your perfect day. Although hotels may seem ideal because your guests can stay in the same space as your wedding is being held, I promise a wedding venue (ex: The Orchard) is much better design for what you need on wedding day!

at no additional charge. They have many additional options available - before you know it, you've spent much more than you planned to (the base was $7,000 - we spent almost $8,500)! A negative of the venue is that you must be out of the venue by midnight - no additional time can be purchased. In my culture, wedding last until two in the morning, so this was the only flaw. I hired a coordinator through The Orchard, Terri Elder - she's fantastic! Very friendly, hard working, and help with everything. She even set up all my decorations!!! I highly recommend The Orchard! :)

ou so much for making my wedding absolutely perfect!

let me move my rehearsal date to work for my bridal party, they were very understanding with every question I had, and they made sure my wedding was a success. For example, we got married in January, so we had a lot of plans up in the air but the Orchard were accommodating every step of the way - even allowing us to make changes the week of the wedding because of the weather. The venue itself is beautiful!! I loved the bridal suite for getting ready, the grounds, the reception hall, the Pecan room, everything! My photographer was pleased with the lighting available because it worked out well for the pictures without losing the "mood" of the room. I am still getting compliments from my guests about how gorgeous the place was (and we didn't decorate at anything but the tables - the Orchard doesn't need it!). If I could get married all over again, I would still pick the Orchard. I should also add that if you have your wedding off-season, it's extremely affordable!!

ing went smoothly. Heidi, our Day-Of-Coordinator, is a gem and I highly recommend her!

y beautiful venue. It was the perfect combination of everything we wanted - simple, country-ish and elegant. The ladies at The Orchard are so sweet and professional and made the whole process from booking all the way to the end of the wedding smooth sailing. Heidi was so awesome during the planning process and the day of the wedding. She kept us on track and had every detail taken care of for us. We received so many compliments from our guests during and after the wedding about how beautiful everything was. I would do it all over again if I could!! Our wedding was truly a perfect day and I can't say enough good things about this venue.

lace. My husband found it online Friday, on Saturday we went to meet DeAndra (the owner), and on Sunday, my parents came out with us again and we were ready to sign a check. You know the feeling you get when you find the perfect dress? I got that feeling walking around this venue. It is so elegant, open and inviting. The inside is huge and was designed specifically for weddings because it has rooms where both the bride and groom can get ready with their respective parties. The grounds are beautifully landscaped with large trees and hay bails in the distance (it's on ranch property - how much more rustic can you get?) My favorite place in the venue was the large covered patio. The patio is flagstone, and it is surrounded on two sides by brick pillars that open to the outside. There are curtains in these openings that are both decorative and useful because they link together and hook to the ground to block heavy rain or storms. We used this space for our cocktail hour but it's the backup location if the weather keeps you from having your wedding outside at the pergola. Hopefully that doesn't happen to you because it is a BEAUTIFUL setting. When the pergola is decorated with the white drapes, flowers, lights, etc. it is truly wonderful to behold. The seating area is paved and they have nice white chairs for the lawn. I'm so happy the weather worked for us because you never know in June. Lastly, DeAndra and Kevin were a pleasure to work with. They were quick to respond to all our questions and were very helpful with day-of activities that sprung up. They both were incredibly professional and I am so thrilled we chose to have the wedding here. The only thing that would have made the experience better would have been if we could have had the venue for the entire day for relatively the same price. We had the venue from 4pm-12am and paid for an extra hour to arrive by 3pm in order to set up all the decorations (I didn't hire a wedding coordinator so this was left to friends and family). It felt a little rushed and it would have been nice to be able to relax just a little more, but overall it was a truly wonderful experience. Thank you to everyone at The Orchard!

with a place this pretty its easy to add your personal touches and make it yours! Since we got married in "Wedding Season" we only had access to the venue half of the day. I wish we would have done a full day to have more time to enjoy!

remony and you can completely customize everything, inside and out. On the day of, our venue was ready for all vendors to set up, the onsite manager was there to greet us and was accessible throughout the night. Everything we asked for on our setup sheet was perfectly assembled and the manager even helped set up the alcohol since the liquor vendor left everything behind the bar. The sound system outside helped the DJ pick each song on queue and play accordingly. We had a photo booth set up in the corner of the reception hall at the end of the night and had plenty of room. We received multiple compliments on how the venue looked, how green everything was, the water fountain behind the alter, and many other great amenities. The only hiccup we had the whole night was miscommunication with the bartender. We were told after our cocktail hour that we were out of beer and since the liquor vendor was done with the deliveries for the day, we had to send family members out and purchase more. After they arrived back to the venue, it turned out we were only out of a specific beer and not all beer, which was an inconvenience for our family members. Overall, we had a great time and our wedding was full of memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all the staff members at The Orchard!

tion, we went ahead and booked the venue and I am genuinely happy with our decision. It was more than what I had wanted to spend on only the venue (it is solely the venue, chairs, tables, and sound system, you pay for the extras!)but it is very beautiful and Heidi is great as the day of coordinator! I couldn't have imagined my wedding without her, she is truly worth the extra money! The venue itself is in a pecan orchard and the grounds and facility are beautiful! If you aren't on a small/strict budget I would highly recommend it!