Life captured to be remembered again & again. Special moments, action shots, babies, beauty &…read morelaughter! You'll be SO pleased!

$2500 later and 7 months after being married, all I have is a couple pictures...and a CD of…read moreUNEDITED pictures..because he thought I would like to do my OWN editing!! What PROFESSIONAL photographer makes you pay that kind of money to give you unedited pictures!! I have 3 bridal pictures and 1 engagement picture. I am supposed to be getting 3 albums...but I doubt that will even happen. Plus, my husband doesn't have a SINGLE picture of him with his family, any of them on our wedding day..and the two of us only have 3 posed pictures of us, and 2 of them we aren't even looking at the camera!! I am so disappointed in the pictures.

Doug Hodel is an awesome guy. After booking him last year, I had to change the date a million times…read moredue to issues with the military. He was always accommodating and was incredibly understanding. He also gave us a pretty good military discount as well. When wedding day finally came, he was early and made everyone feel comfortable. I hate doing pictures and he made it bearable. After the wedding, he told me to email him my address and he would mail my CD to me since I live states away. Three days later I emailed him and my CD was already done and it was mailed out shortly after. Needless to say, I only waited about a week for beautiful, edited photos. I wish I still lived in Abilene so I could continue business with him. I highly recommend Doug Hodel to anyone.

We're very disappointed in the photos. They had an extra charge for the photos which was very…read moreexpensive. There was no good photo of the bride and groom together. There was no photos of the bride in her sister. There were no photos of the handfasting ceremony. We had asked for traditional wedding photos and was told it would be taken care of. They were not.

Absolutely love The Meadows!! The property is gorgeous, and it is awesome how you have more than 1…read morechoice for location of your ceremony. Danny and Vera were amazing to work with. From the start of planning a wedding, all the way through to the end of the wedding day, these 2 made sure everything was just the way every bride wants it: perfect! I don't have enough words to describe the quality of service and attention to detail that is provided... it has me simply speechless. So happy we chose The Meadows for our venue. Highly recommend!!!! Thank you again, Danny & Vera!

Looking for a wedding venue? There truly are not enough…read morewords to thank Thomas for everything he did for us during our wedding. From the moment we started working with him, we felt supported, cared for, and completely at ease. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Thomas had a way of making everything feel manageable and calm. On our wedding day, he was everywhere we needed him to be without us ever having to ask. He handled every detail with so much professionalism, kindness, and genuine care. Because of him, John and I were able to be fully present and soak in every moment instead of worrying about logistics. That is such a priceless gift on a day you can never get back. What stood out most was how much heart he put into his work. We never felt like "just another event." He truly cared about us, our families, and making sure our day was everything we hoped it would be. By the end of it all, Thomas didn't just feel like our venue coordinator -- he felt like part of the day itself and honestly became a friend. He danced with me and our guests, celebrated alongside us, and brought such a fun, positive energy to the entire evening. Looking back, I can honestly say I had the BEST team ever, and Thomas was such a huge part of that. We are beyond grateful for the role he played in one of the most important days of our lives. Thank you, Thomas, for helping create memories we will cherish forever.

It was a nice afternoon in Abilene when my girlfriend and I explored the historic Grace building…read moreand visited the Grace Museum. We got in a little after noon to see new exhibits that had genuinely just opened for the season that day. The museum is very quiet and, thanks to road construction, a little confusing to get to, but it is worth the drive and adventure. As we arrived, we noticed that a wedding was being set up in their courtyard and event space, and we were in awe of how cute the space was for a wedding. On the first floor was the Gail Norfleet collection, where we were amazed by these multi-layered plexiglass paintings that added depth to her floral pieces and recreated rooms. It is such a unique style. Gail's use of color is quite impressive. On the second floor sat the other two new exhibits. The first was Focus on Photography: Selections from the Permanent Collection, which includes a diverse and vast collection of still images printed on numerous materials such as gelatin, inkjet, tintype, and metal, giving each image a unique display. As a photographer myself, this was my favorite exhibit. My girlfriend's favorite was the Cindi Holt collection showcasing colorful, prairie-inspired pieces. Other areas included the play zone that has the tower challenge and the history exhibits on the third floor focusing on downtown Abilene and the Texas railway. I'm excited to return to the Grace Museum next time I'm in Abilene when new exhibits are on display. What a cute and small museum! RIYL: The Tower Challenge or feeling so much cooler than everyone else because you're being enriched at a museum

We had the opportunity to visit this event center in Abilene while visiting ACU. This place is so…read moregorgeous. It was decorated so beautifully with white lights all around on the inside but the vintage and antique feel is what made it a hidden gem. The bathrooms are so clean and designed well. This place is spacious and was able to accommodate a meet in greet, full buffet and then had another room for dining and a presentation. The staff who help serve us food were amazing. I give this place a 10/10. I'm not sure what else this space is used for but it would be amazing to host a wedding reception here as well or company event.

I was very impressed by this venue. It's got that bare bones, warehouse loft, rustic charm for…read moreparties and good times. Everyone I talked to was just gushing over the decor and everyone is hoping their office Christmas party is going to be held here in December. Very spacious inside and there was good parking nearby. Cool place and conveniently in downtown

LeDawn is such a talented photographer! She has been taking our family pictures for years! She's…read morecreative with poses, patient with kids, and most importantly we always have a lot of fun in our sessions! I recommend her to everyone I know!

Delicious meal under the grape arbor was a lovely way to celebrate our 31st second time here, very…read morespecial venue. Matt & Michelle rock!

I came to this place a few times while I lived in Abilene and had not been back for a while. We…read morecame Thursday for steak night. The meal was great. I ordered 2 sangrias. We were running late for our reservation and the cashier was not friendly or accommodating. I asked about a few menu items and she was short with me. Another person was kind enough to check if they were still making food. They should invest in something to help keep the flies away from your food. It's summer so the it's hard to manage but it is necessary because my husband had to swallow his food to avoid them and I was swatting flies the entire meal. The ambiance is nice and relaxing otherwise.

Excellent!! My mother in love loved the flower arrangement and it was beautiful, even when we…read morevisited a week later!

The most beautiful fresh flowers from Gary's are on our altar each week at church. Very sweet folks.read more