WOW is all I we can say! Prianna was amazing to work with, and this venue has everything and…read moremore... from the awesome event space to the beautiful new pavilion to the additional fountain, bride & grooms' suites and don't forget the black & white checkered dance floor! This was everything we hoped for and more. Great memories were made here, and it will always have a special place in our hearts! Thank you, Prianna!

A bit remote but a beautiful venue for an afternoon wedding. A bit windy and chilly in December but…read morethe sun shining made it nice. Inside and outside space, we were able to step inside for a respite from the chill as the afternoon progressed.

This was the perfect venue for our wedding. Katy and her team went above and beyond for us and…read morewere great through the whole planning process. Our guests all loved the venue too and it was the perfect mix of indoor and outdoor space. Very affordable with lots of options to add on to make the day run smoothly. Full decor closet which we definitely took advantage of. The bride and grooms houses were great to add on to our package and were the perfect spot to get ready and relax before we started the ceremony. Lots of cute photo op locations throughout the venue. I highly recommend The Backyard Venue for any type of event.

My beautiful friend and bride chose to have her wedding here…read more Pros: Beautiful venue Cons: 1) 1st consultation for booking Katy mentioned she would be available for questions and minor extras if needed - she was no where to be found for questions and when she did arrive, she took no ownership in prior arrangements (tables, wine chillers, lighting, easel, ect were not set up or readily available per prior discussion). 2) Contract requested security onsite for venue; plan for another extra expense (which is kinda tacky)! I'm sure Katy will respond and say that my friend signed a contract agreeing to pay for Security. That is correct - I'm mentioning so that other brides are aware of the expense. 3) Contract also stated to accommodate food for "thier staff 10-15ppl" we did at $90.00pp, but only venue staff onsite were there for shuttling guests to cars 2 to 3 attendants max. That's an excess of $900 that they profited in addition to the $5k already spent. 4) If we had known items would not be available or venue manager would be absent we would have scheduled another hour to not feel rushed or unsettled especially for this type of event.

I was craving Pho and found this place on google. Had no clue it existed. I love the building…read moreitself and how they turned a gas station into a restaurant. This place is one of those order at the kiosk or counter and have your food delivered. They have a play area for toddlers only. The staff is very friendly. I found it was more of a fusion Vietnamese place or a more Americanized Vietnamese place. Pho taste wise, wasn't terrible.... I've definitely had worse broths. Here was the issue, way too many noodles, not enough broth, they added bean sprouts to it and put way too much as well as too much onions and cilantro. Very little meat too. And the bowl, the bowl was all wrong, hot to the touch, not a true pho soup bowl, it was awkward eating from it. I also ordered a shrimp appetizer and it was lacking flavor. Bahn mi's don't have the traditional pate, just wasn't what I was craving.

Associates were kind, but def slow. Only one girl making ALL drinks. The man did orders and food…read more Drinks were all made well. The store was very clean, bright and welcoming. Thank you for the pick me ups!

Avalon Legacy Ranch is a beautiful venue for a wedding!…read more Came into McKinney for a wedding at this spot and the weather was really showing off this day. We had a shuttle take us from the Downtown McKinney area to the venue and it was a short-ish ride through ranches and open spaces. Once we arrived, the venue was beautifully laid out. We walked through where the reception would be (an indoor and outdoor concept) and went to where the ceremony was held. The wedding was held in the afternoon at the perfect time where it wasn't too hot and had a nice breeze rolling through the trees. The space where the ceremony was in relation to where the reception was isn't too far of a walk and, although not heel friendly, it wasn't too bad. There are many great spots to take photos at and to also hangout in between the ceremony and reception. The staff working the event was super nice and helpful the whole night. The venue itself was such a beautiful space for such a special life event.

We attended a wedding here last night and still can't stop smiling at what a beautiful venue this…read morewas! It had a beautiful open air chapel with fun sliding barn doors at the entrance. Walk back on the compressed gravel trail to the main building and the reception was on the huge covered porch. There were space heaters mounted up above and put out just the right amount of heat on a coolish but beautiful evening. Great lighting on the patio, room for the double sided buffet line, tables and chairs for the reception attendees and just the right amount of room for the DJ and dance floor. I'm not sure how many guests were in attendance but I would guess around 150 or so. The inside powder room was adorable, complete with a pull chain to flush. Outdoors in the patio were more bathrooms for the cowboys and cowgirls in attendance. The overall vibe was comfortable- rustic and romantic, like you were in a beautiful wooded private space. Close enough to the city, but so fun to drive in and see cows in the field right next to the entry road!

Welp! Another gorgeous wedding venue far up North. What the heck. Y'all, it was torrential downpour…read moreraining 10 minutes before the wedding ceremony started. On our drive up here I kept thinking "man I hope it stops raining." And sure enough, the skies cleared. I couldn't believe how gorgeous the venue was when we arrived! You walk out to the ceremony benches and it looked k like you were in a different part of the country. Unreal! So glad the weather cleared up for gorgeous photos. And the reception was set up beautifully.

We had such a wonderful wedding experience here at Stone Crest in March! Ryan was always super…read moreresponsive anytime we had questions, and the entire planning and layout process was easy and organized. Everything was ready for us the morning of the wedding, which made the day feel so smooth and stress-free. Nichole Alexander was also incredible to work with. Before the wedding, she let me quickly bring in some décor pieces to test in the aisle area, which I really appreciated. On the wedding day, she was so helpful directing our large wedding party of 8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen and answering any questions that came up throughout the day. The entire team was friendly, organized, and genuinely helpful, and we're so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day amazing!

Great service, fresh delicious food and margaritas were excellent, no fake nasty ingredients, just…read morefresh!

From the moment we began communicating with Amy at La Cour, the experience was nothing short of…read moreexceptional. Touring the venue with my clients truly reaffirmed how impactful kindness, warmth, and genuine hospitality can be--especially during such an important decision-making process. Amy, in particular, was an absolute joy to work with from the moment we reached out. She was communicative from the very beginning and remained so every step of the way. Even during one of the busiest Saturdays of the year for venue tours, she graciously accommodated a last-minute schedule change without hesitation. Her kindness, flexibility, and calm presence immediately set La Cour apart. While my clients had four other venues scheduled to tour, it quickly became clear that La Cour was the one. The beautiful setting and inviting atmosphere were undeniable, but it was Amy's warm personality and heartfelt approach that made all the difference. That level of care is something so many couples are missing when touring venues, and it absolutely matters. Thanks to the incredible experience Amy provided, my clients made their decision within the hour--something that typically takes weeks. I cannot recommend La Cour highly enough for couples seeking not only a stunning venue, but also a team that truly cares about their experience from day one. We highly recommend La Cour to other couples looking for this experience! Don't let photos fool you either, it's even more beautiful in person, and YES, it is absolutely possible!!

The entire north Texas area was at one time one of the largest cotton producers in the United…read moreStates. This cotton mill manufactured the largest amount of denim material in the world at one time. The structure sat abandoned for years until enterprising entrepreneurs repurposed it as office space and venue. I recommend you visit to inspect the " bones" of the original construction. Artifacts of it's former manufacturing self are strewn about. Check it out!

This is a cute venue. I love the history behind it. Although it's a bit high priced compared to…read moreother places when you look at space, ceiling height, accommodations etc. In the reception area the ceiling is lower than other places and there's a lot of pillars that make the space seem cramped. The lighting where they request you to set up the wedding party table is very dimly lit so you'll need to bring some sort of lighting. There isn't a ton of parking so make sure your guests carpool. You're required to use caterers off their list. I think the list had about 6-7 on it. The room they offer for weddings inside is a hallway. Literally a hallway. It's definitely not worth the $1,500 price tag they put on it. I would recommend using the outdoor space if you can. It's spacious and looks like a spot you'd have a wedding. It's perfect for an October wedding! The woman who showed us the venue spent maybe ten minutes with us. We felt a little rushed. But then again it was 7pm so maybe she was ready to go home. We never did get a follow up call or email from her. I didn't quite get that warm feeling from them. It felt very corporate. They book up pretty quick so you'll want to schedule your date here way in advance. Overall a cute place to have a wedding. Just make sure you hire someone to bring in lighting and you book your wedding not in peak season or you'll have to book two years out. Update: I received a message from the woman who did my tour. 1) She addressed me as Samantha. My name is Stefanie. Therefore she showed a lack of attention to detail 2) She stated she was in a hurry because she was showing 2 groups at the same time. During our tour she told us we were the last group and there was no one here so we were free to wander around wherever. We never saw a second group or couple looking around. 3) She was confused by my comment about lack of parking. Due to her lack of information and not telling us they apparently have a second parking lot, how were we to know there was additional parking elsewhere other than the one small lot we saw when we pulled in? 4) Regarding the head table. During our tour she told us that's where they put the head table. There was no comment about it being able to be elsewhere. She said that's where it will be set up for your event so it didn't even sound negotiable. My review still stands.

They are no longer operating at this Location. Ghosted after…read morerequesting my deposit as they were no longer able to host my wedding. Actually, I did not find out from them but another vendor and even when I inquired they never responded. Never email or called me back

We ate here at the Mother's Day buffet. The place is nice and I love the chandeliers. The staff…read moreis very sweet. The food was very disappointing. Eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes were cold. I didn't see any salt and pepper. I could not eat cold potatoes at all. . Ketchup would have helped. , but there was none. The pastries and fruit were fine. The only thing that was really great was the cream brûlée French toast. Too expensive for what we were served. I doubt We will be returning. It seems they had little experience in how to run a successful buffet. I hope they can do better in the future because it has potential. I wish them luck, but it will be a pass for us in the future.

The husband and I managed to finally make it to Wales Manor for their last Music Under the Stars…read morefor 2009. I'm so glad we went, had a great time and will be regulars when they start up again next year. I also have tons of tips for first timers. First, CR 408 is really, really, really easy to miss (especially in the dark). Aggravate the locals and drive really slow or you will miss the turn. There was no attendent at parking (which is on the grassy area between the rows of grapevines and before the house) . We weren't sure initially that that was where we were supposed to park but it is and if you overshoot it, turning around (in the dark) is kind of a feat. They say to get there around 6:30 to get a table. I would second this and say also that you want to get the bottles you are going to want before it gets really crowded. They have a menu of wines available but people can sample before purchasing so the line can move really slowly (like 15 to 20 minutes). If you are going to get there later, definitely bring lawn chairs. The sound is really good but the least obstructed views of the band go very fast. The web site recommends bringing a picnic basket/food and that really is a good idea as you are sitting and relaxing, listening to good music ... it is a natural to want some kind of little snack to go along with it. Altogether great, great time!

We go for the music but found a palatable white this time. There is s cover charge but byo lawn…read morechair. Seats are very limited. Picnic foods allowed.