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d groom. The only thing that did bother me was on rehearsal night i felt the wedding coordinator, Lela, could have helped guide the group more. She was very soft spoken and had very little energy. It just felt as if we were a bother and wasn't what I had envisioned it being. That said, it did not dampen my overall experience, I would recommend Heather's Glenn to anyone.

xpectations!!! We had so many compliments on how beautiful our wedding was and it is all due to the exceptional attention to detail provided at this venue! If you are having a wedding with under 160 guests, this place WILL NOT disappoint you! THANK YOU Heathers Glen for making our wedding magical!!! Our video below shows some excellent views of the venue, feel free to watch it. https://vimeo.com/142663511

or both my ceremony and reception. The package I chose came with a reception and venue, along with a bar tender, catering service, minister, and DJ. I knocked off 1 star because I was under the impression that all indoor facilities were air conditioned (from observation of A/C vents), but they are not.

oved the clean chapel, the garden had plenty of great angles for photo's, and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The staff clearly outlined details and prices which catered perfectly to our small budget we were looking to spend. I definitely recommend Heather's Glen for any bride whether they are eloping or having a full out wedding.

d a stunning job on my cake and made the groom's Incredible Hulk cake really amazing. The DJ, Jeff, was outstanding. He was so friendly and was open to all of our weird song selections. The DJ also brought the photo booth that we used which was a huge hit. We went with Italian-style food selections and it was all wildly delicious. Several of our guests commented on how awesome the three-cheese lasagna was. Our coordinator for the day-of, Shelley, was so helpful and made sure that everything we asked for got done without having to inconvenience anyone. I really appreciate how smoothly she made everything come together. We got married in the chapel in the evening and the effect of the lit-up garden shining through the huge windows behind us was just beautiful. There was plenty of comfortable seating and the decorations included in the package were more than enough for me. The reception area is large and has ample seating. I especially loved this venue because the reception area has both a spacious indoor area and a plant-filled, beautifully green outdoor area that is just perfect for a more "nature themed" wedding. If you're getting married in the Houston area, I would also recommend H&S Liquor who took care of all the wine, beer, champagne, and liquor (no alcohol is included in the package), Flowers Texas Style who did some really stunning cascading bouquets for my ladies and I, and Dave DiLauro Photography, who was super personable, reasonably priced, and did a great job. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that they seem unorganized up until your "big day". Every time we went in to make a payment, it was a huge chore because we were either ignored or the individual taking our money didn't know what they were doing. I'm fairly patient so that didn't bother me too much but just make sure you get a receipt for everything you pay for. Other than that, everything was perfect!

0 guests. However, our wedding grew to 215 guests and so it tacked on an extra $2000. I thought that was a little overpriced (hence the 4 stars on value instead of 5). However, everything else was perfect. Here is a break down: Food: Great! We chose the Fajita eat-at-leisure dinner which included chicken, beef, tortillas, guacamole, enchiladas, rice, and beans. There were also chips and salsa. Cakes: You have the choice of two cake-makers and we chose Florencia's. The wedding and groom's cake was included. The taste-testing went wonderfully and on the the day of the wedding it was exactly what we wanted and delicious! (FYI: The cakes included in the package are simple cakes. If you want something more complicated, you have to pay for it so keep that in mind!) DJ: The DJ service is included. Each event gets a different DJ, so it is kind of luck-of-the-draw. Our DJ was very nice, but fell short of a good DJ (the reason service is missing a star). You fill out this very detailed sheet on the music choices etc. and it was as if he hardly read it. I would suggest meeting and talking with him more to ensure you are both on the same page. The ceremony music went well, though, and that's what was most important to me. Staff: Wonderful! The bartenders and the rest of the staff were amazing. They were all over the place taking care of everyone. Wedding Coordinator: Lela and her assistant were incredible. They made the wedding stress-free. The things you forget, the details you are unsure about…they handle. They really do orchestrate the whole event. I cannot emphasize enough on how much (on the day of the wedding) they do. You definitely get your money's worth with a coordinator, especially with one like Lela. Venue: Heather's Glen is very unique. It's so beautiful on its own that you do not even need decorations. You will not need to spend hardly anything on flowers or centerpieces. The venue has parking, a parking attendant, and security. The venue caters to both very formal and informal weddings. ALL of our guests felt comfortable (The ones in tuxedos and ball gowns to the ones in boots and jeans). It really is like a secret garden. You must at least schedule a visit. The online pictures do not do it justice. I worked in catering in college and so I have been to a lot of weddings and have seen a lot of venues and price tags. This venue cuts costs for decorations, flowers and alcohol (you can bring in all of your own alcohol!) and adds costs for extra guests above the package number (you are charged taxes and fees on each additional plate! Keep that in mind) and time and day of the wedding (pretty standard). I could not have imagined a more beautiful wedding. The things that weren't perfect didn't even matter in the grand scheme of things. This venue, and its staff are mind boggling. I would recommend this venue to any bride. Thank you Heather's Glen! I really did have a wedding better than I ever could have imagined.

n reasons everything went off without a hitch! Lela and her assistant made sure everything was perfect and made sure I had everything I needed. Without the two of them I would have been a stressed out mess. Their venue is perfect for all budgets with multiple different packages to choose from. I'm so very thankful we decided to go with our first and favorite venue! It was perfect in every way!! Thank you Heather's Glen, you guys were amazing!

was an instant draw for me. Once you book, you can cross of a ton of things off your never-ending to-do list. Lela, the coordinator, was almost immediately responsive and even gave me her cell phone number. I have nothing negative to say about the venue; everything was perfect. The staff even put up with my temperamental flower girl, and were patient with my brother-in-law that had a little too much to drink. The DJ was amazing, the food was perfect, and (surprisingly) the most compliments we received were about the minister, provided by Heather's Glen! He really was amazing, too. The cake that was provided by Florencia was stunning and delicious. So pretty, I almost didn't want to cut it! You will not find a better value at any other venue--trust me, I looked! I'm excited to refer my friends and family to this venue for any future weddings!

the music transition from the chapel, to the first dance, cutting the cake and all through the night run smoothly. The only thing that I think they could be improved on would be the food. We selected the Victorian package and selected the BBQ Brisket, chicken alfredo, mash potato bar, fruit arrangements and cakes for bride and groom. All was good except the mash potatoes in my opinion. But overall I would definitely pick Heather's Glen with its Charm! I wanted a romantic, inviting atmosphere for 120 people of family and friends it was perfect!

amazing and not only that it's a steal! Their website has their packages and info listed. You need to see this place in person the pictures on their website don't do it justice.

or guests. The venue allows for an outdoor wedding feel but with air conditioning which was perfect for my summer wedding. The women who work there are always willing to help and respond promptly to questions. So much was included by using this vendor which made my job much less stressful.

ogether from out of town. With different package options there is something for every budget.

y husband. When it was time to go, she handed me a box with the slices from the groom's cake (my husband's favorite)! For me, it was all of the personalized things that they did for us to make our day special! If you are looking for a great place to get married, where a lot of things are included in your overall price, Heather's Glen is a great venue!

handed out my programs at the door for ceremony. Overall very happy.

many) and we could bring in our own alcohol (which was a plus! it's WAY cheaper!). Lela made it SO very easy to plan everything through email. Could not have asked for an easier planning experience. My only complaint was the A/C. In Houston, A/C is a MUST but theirs was not really working. It was H O T HOT! And we were never offered any sort of compensation for that. In fact, it was never discussed and they never gave me a heads up that they were having problems with it (which they were, according to one employee, having days before). But honestly, that should not deter anyone from choosing this venue. My wedding day was so perfect, and a lot of that was due to Lela and her staff's expertise and professionalism. I didn't have to make any decisions day-of. That's truly priceless!

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made to be as easy and stress-free as possible. We couldn't have asked for more! Everyone loved it and a few even said they wish they had known about Heather's Glen when they got married. Thank you to the Heather's Glen team! You made our day beautiful and the best of our lives!

ut the process. The only difficulty was guests finding it at night. Conroe's street signs aren't easy to see.

ke btw!), a DJ, a minister, catering, and they of course have the coordinator running everything so you don't have to worry about a thing. My husband and I chose their most basic package, but if you have the money, go for more! We used the vendors that they recommended for flowers and photography, and we were extremely happy with both of those choices! We had our ceremony on a Sunday to save money, and we had it at night. We got about 3 1/2 hours for the ceremony and the reception, both on site of course. We met with the coordinator a few times to set up specifics about the wedding. I liked how organized they are. They had the whole night set to a "T" and that made it all play out beautifully, and effortlessly.

ter than I could have ever imagined. I would recommend Heather's Glen to any bride who wants to have the wedding of her dreams!

the food was, to how friendly the staff was. I initially checked the place out after seeing that it was one of The Knot's Best Picked for 2008. All of the vendors that they use are exceptional. I recently got my wedding album back and am so thrilled at the gorgeous shots of my friends and family in the most beautiful setting I could imagine. I had a lot of family fly in from out of state and they were SO IMPRESSED. Thanks to Heather's Glen, my wedding day was perfect. I have the best memories that my husband and I will share forever!!! I recommend this facility to anyone who wants an elegant, upscale, yet comfortable, dream-like garden wedding. Thank you, Heather's Glen!

ompliments on how perfect it was !! The food was amazing, the service was wonderful, the whole wedding was a dream!!

the pictures of the venue were breathtaking! They even featured our wedding on their website in July. I am so glad that I chose Heather's Glen as the place I would be married!