(1 Star) I rarely…read moreleave negative reviews, but I feel obligated to share our experience in hopes that it helps future clients. My husband and I chose Heights Villa for our 40th Wedding Vow Renewal on July 12, 2026. We began planning in February and met with the venue several times. During every meeting, we discussed our vision, requested pricing for décor, and watched detailed notes being taken. Unfortunately, it became clear that little of what we discussed was actually documented or executed. One of our biggest frustrations was the lack of transparency. We repeatedly asked for pricing throughout the planning process, yet on the day of our event we were shown an "upgraded" room and told that certain décor would require additional charges. Those conversations should have happened months before the event--not hours before our guests arrived. The décor did not reflect the vision we spent months planning. We requested red flowers, but received fuchsia accents that were never corrected despite assurances they would be. Our sweetheart table looked incomplete, one of the two decorative trees we requested was missing, and we received only a few easels for family photos after repeatedly asking for them. The day-of execution was equally disappointing. We were told there would be a large team available to prepare the venue and complete a 30-minute room flip. Instead, we only saw two men cleaning for several hours. I even watched décor being assembled just hours before the ceremony began. The venue itself was not ready for guests. There was a strong urine odor throughout the building, including the restrooms, which also lacked paper towels for much of the event. The bridal and groom suites were not cleaned properly, the bar area was cluttered with what appeared to be leftovers from a previous event, and spills throughout the venue often went unattended. Perhaps the most disappointing issue was the ceremony space. We were never told the air conditioning was not working properly. Our guests were visibly uncomfortable and had to fan themselves throughout the ceremony. We also had to request additional chairs despite the venue knowing for months that we expected approximately 200 guests. We even reported a large puddle caused by the air conditioning unit, but it was never addressed. Communication also declined significantly after our final payment was made. Calls and text messages often went unanswered, and there was very little urgency when we needed assistance on the day of the event. We were also informed at the last minute that our guests could not park in the parking lot until 30 minutes before the event, creating unnecessary confusion. While we are incredibly grateful to have celebrated 40 years of marriage surrounded by family and friends, we are deeply disappointed by the planning, communication, professionalism, and execution provided by Heights Villa. This was a once-in-a-lifetime celebration that deserved much better. I sincerely hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes meaningful improvements so future couples and families do not experience the same disappointments we did.

I got married on 11/26/25 and would strongly encourage future brides DO NOT BOOK. While the pricing…read moreseems budget-friendly for what's included, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! Important things to know: * The lowest caterer on their approved list is $33 per person with all the fees (no appetizers included), and in my opinion Lasagna House is overpriced for the quality * They say parking across the street must be purchased -- YOU DO NOT * You may only arrive 5 hours prior, and everyone must arrive within the first hour, calling each time within that hour, or the gate will not be opened (my family arriving early to decorate had to park across the street) * A stand-up wooden cross requires expensive event insurance or renting theirs for $250 (ceremony side only) * Real rose petals must be picked up IMMEDIATELY after the ceremony * Apparently AC is only turned on when requested and takes time to cool * Outside catering fee is $1,250 with many restrictions making it difficult for affordable catering * Mixed drinks are limited to 3 ingredients unless pre-batched * Only the bride or groom may access suites after the ceremony, and staff must open the door every time * You do not choose when the included 1-hour Photo Booth runs * The $250 cloud dance is not worth it -- very minimal fog that stays near the stage * Full payment is due 30 days prior, plus a $500 security deposit check THE MAIN REASONS for my dissatisfaction: * The Photo Booth I paid for was NEVER PROVIDED * We were never given a scheduled time for it, either at the final meeting or on the wedding day * They did not have the ceremony space prepped according to my ceremony plans the night before the wedding at the rehearsal * They had that night, morning and afternoon to prepare the venue spaces ahead of time, were supposed to have it ready 3hrs prior to my ceremony time to allow us to decorate but were not finished in time and ultimately causing my ceremony time to be delayed * I have called multiple times and emailed Kelli and the new owner Brody with no response * It has been almost 3 weeks since my wedding with no callback or communication * The venue confirmed Today they received my emails and were aware of the situation but that they will yet again ask the new owner Brody to call me back I waited to post this review to allow time for private resolution, but since there has been no communication or accountability, I feel obligated to warn future brides: DO NOT USE THIS VENUE. If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will be pursuing legal action to recover payment for services not rendered and any legal fees or costs incurred should this matter require legal action.

Beautiful venue with everything needed. Kitchen, plenty of clean bathroom stalls, wonderful staff…read morethat kept guests happy. Beautiful decor, decorated photo walls, best tasting cake and a private room with bathroom we used to change and have our hair & makeup done on site. Ruben is so easygoing and down to earth that he makes you feel at home. His sister Sylvia was very attentive to all the decorations and involved us in decisions and what we wanted. I recommend La Gala by personal experience.

First off, Rueben and LaLa and all the staff are amazing!! They worked tirelessly to make my vision…read morecome to life and were just so helpful from set up to pack up at the end of the night. There were some hiccups as there can be, but this is where they really just picked up phones, scrambled around, performed magic!!!! They MADE IT HAPPEN, shiz got done!!!! Lol! I appreciate all the text and phone calls and meet ups. I love the "we can do anything attitude"!! It was a beautiful event and I thank you! Most importantly my daughter was happy! Theme was enchanted forest, it was lit up green and the vintage chairs gave it a special touch.

I went to Bayou Music Center on 4/11/25 for the Dave "The Boy Who Played the Harp" concert, and it…read morewas an amazing experience from start to finish. The venue itself is a great size big enough to feel like a real concert atmosphere, but still intimate enough that you get a great view and connection to the performance. The acoustics were solid, and everything sounded crisp and well-balanced throughout the night. The energy in the crowd was on point, and the performance itself was incredible. Dave really put on a show engaging, talented, and clearly passionate about his craft. You could tell the whole room was locked in. Staff were organized, getting in was smooth, and the overall setup made the night stress-free so you could just enjoy the music. Definitely a venue I'd come back to again. If there's an artist you like performing here, it's 100% worth it.

A we paid for an event that was completely disappointing. Kpop was so not what they appeared to…read morebe. By the fifth song we already knew just how much we had already been taken advantage of. The group showed up last, the show was just sad, and the food so salty just bagging you to drive up price with more expensive drinks. We leave early, already understanding the unfair and embarrassing way they want our money. Looking through my bank account, the valet should have been 40 and yet somehow I got charged 44. All things nuts. Keep playing this way and you'll go under at some point. ​

My wife and I had our wedding here two months ago, and it was truly one of the best days of our…read morelives! We planned for over a year, and Maggie and her team made the entire experience seamless. Even when we had to reschedule due to pregnancy, Maggie kept great communication and gave us the flexibility to plan at our own pace. We chose the Platinum all-inclusive package, which I highly recommend if you want a stress-free wedding. It included food, cake, photographer, videographer, DJ, bartender, security, decorations, and more--all at a reasonable cost. The only things we provided were drinks, flowers (optional), and coolers. All the vendors were fantastic, and the venue itself was beautiful and well maintained. We couldn't be happier with our experience and highly recommend Batres Grand Venue and Maggie!

We hosted our daughter's 15th birthday at Batres Grand Venue. Our entire experience with them was…read moreoverwhelmingly exceptional and stress free. From our initial meeting to view the venue, to discussing contest details, making selections on options and every other step, the team at Batres made what we feared would be a stressful process easy and smooth. They package services with quality vendors and allow installment payments which made payments easy. The venue is beautiful. The staff were professional, polite and helpful. The owner was responsive to questions and potential concerns. The event coordinators helped us incorporate our own personal touches to make the experience unique and personalized to us. They helped give our daughter a fabulous celebration. We highly recommend this facility for parties, weddings and similar events!

Great spot! I got married there 12/12 recommend! A hidden gem, great bartenders, staff and…read morecoordinators.

I've been to several weddings here. It's a great place with amazing staff! They also have a really…read morecool grooms suite.

First time at Magnolia Ballroom and I was only here for a World Cup watch party (Dutch fans…read morementioned this spot after the walk to the stadium).. It's more of an event space with a lot of history rather than a typical bar, but they transformed it for the Netherlands/Sweden watch party and did a great job... International flags hanging everywhere, a big screen, and small tables set up that kept things intimate. We watched the game with a mix of fellow Netherlands and Curaçaoan fans, which I know can be a complicated relationship, but we were all there in orange so it was all love. One thing I really appreciated was they let you bring in outside food.. they made a special menu for drinks, and the cocktails were pretty decent too. (I ordered a margarita).. Service was friendly, and honestly one waiter was all they needed. Glad I got to check this place out. The natural sunlight coming through, the old wood floors and staircases.. you can really feel the history in there. Vintage vibes all around... Cool spot.

The setting is very 'Texas'. As in, flags everywhere. The entry is a bit musky but once you get…read moreupstairs the smell clears right up. Table settings, wood floors, and natural light inside the (small) event space make for a nice enough atmosphere. Service: considering that I had gone to the trouble of setting up an appointment and they completely ignored me - even after I knocked on the office door, watched them look at me, and continue about their business - I'm gonna go with "unfriendly" Location: in the heart of downtown, which could be sketchy later in the night. Food: They do allow outside catering after all (hooray!) and beverages Overall: meh. A definite no.

Came here for a wedding and all I could say was WOW, this place is huge. Come to find out this…read morewasn't the largest venue the have. There is one that's even larger. They have full service bar so no need to take any liquor. Huge dance floor, plenty of seating for at least 500 at the one I was at. It is kinda out of the way if you're not in the area but worth a look at for an event.

TWent to this venue for a wedding 10/26/19. One of the best weddings I have ever been to. part of…read morethat was the venue. It is open with a high ceiling. Very easy to see the festivities. band stage was elevated and good acoustics. Not fancy from outside so it was a surprise when I walked in. The brides choices made it very enchanting

I really like this studio. They have an amazing two-step instructor that teaches so very well…read more She's been teaching there on Wednesday evening for some years. There is a nice spacious dance floor and love the variety of music played by great dj. They sometimes have food to serve and it has a ok taste. It is a bit pricy to enter though.

Although the exterior was very unassailable the interior was surprisingly lovely. It wasn't too…read morecrowded and the music was very good. However, the decibel kept setting my Apple Watch off. FYI: There is no food, and it's BYOB.