Attended a Wedding here and it was so nice. The venue was very clean and accommodating. My friend…read moreand her Groom chose this venue not only because it was beautiful, but because of the well organized staff and the fact that she could bring in her own caterers.

Our day-of coordinator was wonderful, and the venue itself is beautiful. Unfortunately, we…read moreexperienced far too many issues with the venue and its vendors to feel comfortable recommending it. The venue is advertised as all-inclusive, but there are very limited options when it came to things like dinnerware and decor. Our wedding colors were ivory, gold, and various greens, yet the disposable dinnerware was black with silver plasticware, and the china was white. We had to purchase our own plates, bowls, gold plasticware, and 80 goblets to match our tablescape. After the wedding, we were told all of our unused items had been placed in a box for us. Instead, we received one dirty plate, bowls, and spoons. There were no goblets and no clean dinner or cake plates. We had a guest count of around 60, we purchased 80 of each thing. We should have had 20 extra of each plate, and 20 extra goblets, and none were to be found. After contacting them, they eventually shipped some items back. Including two plates, two goblets, our napkins, and one fork. Yes, you heard that right. They individually wrapped a plastic fork. Very petty if you ask me. The DJ experience was also extremely disappointing. We had multiple meetings where we clearly communicated that we wanted an upbeat, energetic wedding with guest engagement. During the ceremony, my entrance song ended while I was still walking down the aisle, the officiants' microphones repeatedly cut out, and our exit music was barely audible. The DJ and coordinator had different entrance orders, causing confusion. During dinner, the DJ played techno when we had specifically requested swing music and she even told my mom she didn't know what swing music was. During dancing, there was little to no engagement with the guests, and we were later told this was the DJ's first wedding (by the Dj herself) We also discovered food, wine, ink stains and rips on multiple linens while steaming them ourselves before the wedding day. (Yes, they don't steam their linens. They are creased horribly) Thankfully, we caught them before the wedding began and they were replaced. Our decor options were also very limited. We were told that if we wanted to incorporate calla lilies (our wedding flower) we would have to donate them to the venue. We did so, only to have them mixed into other flowers where they were barely noticeable. We ended up decorating our own head table to make it better fit our wedding. The bridal and groom suites also did not have private bathrooms, and those bathrooms only had air dryers, which could cause spotting with satin dresses. Approximately a week after the wedding, my parents were contacted and told that the final payment check they had already provided (a month before the wedding) was missing, supposedly lost by the bank. Having to deal with a missing payment after the wedding was over was another unnecessary stress. Finally, the venue is directly next to the family's mortuary. We were completely unprepared to see our wedding names displayed on the outdoor screen as "Congrats! Jonah & Kaitlynn. Jones Family Mortuary." That was an incredibly uncomfortable surprise that we absolutely would have wanted to know about before booking. We understand that no wedding is perfect, and we are not expecting perfection. What we did expect was professionalism, communication, attention to detail and honesty. And upon explaining all of these issues to Olivia and Tricia, we were told that they got told completely different things. Showing that there are dishonest people working for them. Unfortunately, there were too many issues before, during, and after our wedding for us to recommend this venue based on our experience. Our wedding was still beautiful because of our family, friends, and the memories we made together. But if we could choose our venue again knowing what we know now, we would make a different choice.

This place is absolutly stunning! No place on the Southside doing what they are doing. Great…read morecustomer Service and beautiful grounds. All the staff went over and beyond to help us plan the most gorgeous wedding ever.

We attended a wedding here last weekend and were pleasantly surprised at how nice the venue was. We…read morehad no idea this place even existed in our town. The landscaping was gorgeous with a variety of beautiful shrubs and bushes with the outline of the property lined with trees. The inside venue was stunning! Everything was perfect and EVERY STAFF MEMBER was on their A-game! The only downfall was the drinks were a little on the pricey side BUT they were strong! If you are looking for the perfect venue for your wedding this is IT!

What a beautiful wedding venue! This was my first time having ever been at this facility and it was…read morebeautiful! The staff was very friendly and helpful and were always easy to find which was nice. The biggest hiccup was arriving about 20ish minutes before the ceremony and there weren't any signs up for the wedding I was attending so that was rough. They did get everything figured out quickly which was nice. For the reception they use their own bartenders and I'm not sure if the bride and groom choose the alcohol but the choices were slim pickings! They thankfully had tequila but there was only blanco (which isn't my fav) so I had to suck it up lol. If you're wanting a one stop shop this venue seemed to cater great for it. The food was ok. It was edible which is a plus and whatever beef they put out was by far the most tender beef I had ever had!!!! It was practically falling apart and was by far the best part of the meal. If you need a venue check it out it's gorgeous and they have a lot of different packages.

I had my wedding at Valle Vista on 8/7/26. I don't usually complain, but for as much as we paid, I…read morehonestly expected better. Dressing Rooms:To start, even though we paid for access to the dressing rooms, it was like pulling teeth just to get them to let us use them. Mind you, our wedding was the only wedding booked that day, so there was no reason they couldn't accommodate us, especially since we had paid for the rooms. We were originally told to arrive at 3:30 p.m. dressed and ready, with no access to the dressing rooms. After multiple emails back and forth, they finally agreed to let my husband use his room for a measly 30 minutes, while I believe I had access to mine for around three hours. Once we got into the dressing rooms, we quickly understood why they didn't want to give us access. There was absolutely no AC and only one working outlet. Their solution was to run multiple extension cords throughout the room. My hair and makeup artists had a hell of a time trying to work around everything. Communication: Communication with clients definitely needs to improve. For example, finding out that our wedding coordinator was leaving only a month or two before our wedding was something that should have been communicated to us directly. I also feel that additional training in communication, professionalism, and politeness would benefit the staff. In particular, the main coordinator who handled our wedding after Karlie left was not someone we had a positive experience with. I found some of our interactions with her to be unnecessarily rude and frustrating. Ushers/Guest Direction:If you have not hired ushers for your wedding, I highly recommend doing so. We were told there would be someone up front to direct guests and that there would be a sign in front of the door directing people to our wedding. Neither of those things happened. It was so bad that I had guests constantly texting both me and my husband while we were getting ready and taking pictures, asking which room our wedding was in because there was no one up front to tell them where to go. Ceremony:This is where I would absolutely recommend that if you have any music playing during your ceremony, have your personally hired DJ handle it. Do not leave this responsibility to Valle Vista. I can almost guarantee you will either have songs go completely unplayed or, even worse, find yourself standing awkwardly at the altar waiting for the exit music to play. We were also told that the ceremony room's airflow could be managed so it wouldn't get too hot. One staff member even told us, "It has fans and AC, so it stays cool." If you are planning a summer wedding, just be warned: that room is going to be hot. Photography:God bless the sweet busboy who spent over 15 minutes sweeping the gondola with the tiniest broom. The area where we were supposed to have our first look was covered in poop. My photographer literally had to edit poop out of multiple photos. I can also guarantee that my large bridal gown with a train had poop on it before I even walked down the aisle. I will say that the second gondola we took pictures at after the ceremony was much better maintained, so I do appreciate that. Reception:Unfortunately, the AC continued to be a HUGE problem during the reception. Multiple guests, including the bride and groom, repeatedly had to ask for the AC to be turned up. It was so hot that I ended up having to change into my more breathable dress, which was originally only supposed to be worn for our first dance. I was incredibly sad that I couldn't wear my wedding dress for the entire evening, especially after spending so much money on it. We literally paid the facility thousands of dollars because we wanted AC for our black-tie wedding. Having the temperature be such a significant issue throughout the day was extremely disappointing. The Positives:I do want to take the time to mention that there are employees who genuinely care about their jobs and will do whatever they can to make your wedding day special. Your chef and kitchen staff were amazing. They were incredibly accommodating to our gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-related needs. It meant so much to me that everyone in our family was able to eat and enjoy the food, and you made that possible. For that, I am truly grateful. Overall:I am not writing this review to bash Valle Vista. I am writing it because I want to be honest about our experience and hopefully warn other couples so they can be prepared. At the end of the day, we spent thousands of dollars trusting Valle Vista with a day we can never get back. There were definitely employees who went above and beyond, and we are grateful for those individuals. However, there were also several issues that significantly impacted our wedding day and left us feeling disappointed. I hope Valle Vista takes this feedback seriously and uses it as an opportunity to improve communication, maintenance, staffing, and overall guest experience for future couples.

Got to experience the Teal Canary today with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Super fun project and Amy…read morewas great. I'm no Picasso but she makes it easy!

Amy is amazing and patient and such an incredible teacher. She took a non-artist and taught me how…read moreto paint with step by step instructions. Love her studio, classes, and the kindness and patience she exudes.

Highly recommend Track Seven DJ. Justin was our DJ for our wedding and he was awesome. I provided…read morethe entire cocktail hour and reception playlists, including the specific songs that needed to be played for processional, recessional, wedding party walk out, and the grand entrance. I provided numerous instructions for when music needed to be played and the difficult task of knowing when genre shifts needed to happen on the dance floor to keep people engaged. Justin excelled on this front and followed every instruction without missing a single beat. Track Seven is a DJ you can trust for your special events and big days and are incredibly easy to work and communicate with. 10/10.

Joel was so amazing!!! He was always available during the planning phase and so easy to talk to! On…read morewedding day, he crushed it! We had so many people say how great the dance floor was! I would definitely recommend Track 7 for a wedding or any event!

Erin shot my sister's wedding and many others that I have attended and does a wonderful job. She…read morerequested a list of shots that both families wanted in advance to be sure that every photo we wanted was accounted for and that nothing was forgotten once things got busy the day of the wedding. She was very patient throughout the day as certain family members needed to be rounded up for pictures. She took a lot of great photos and my sister was really pleased with the results. I would definitely recommend Erin, especially for the price.

The prices are relatively low which is why I initially ordered, brunch on a delivery budget! I…read moreordered 3 drinks. A sprite, Shirley temple for my drinks later.. and a sweeet condensed milk dream that looked way better in the photos than in person.. I also ordered cheddar eggs and avocado toast with JUST SAW FROM DOORDASH ORDER THEY FORGOT MY WAFFLE. I'm gonna be honest here the efforts were definitely careless and forced. The time it took to get here I thought they was gonna at least give me all that I ordered. Everything wasn't bad.. I enjoyed the avocado toast and they eggs were ok I've had better! I almost gave two starts for the toast cus it was actually delicious but once I saw I didn't get my whole order just now I had to lower it to ONE STAR REVIEW.

I Found this cute spot by my house which is amazing since it's cold out and my daughter that's 1…read moreloved it,I will be back !

There's a 1000 positive things to say about Veronica and 1000 Words Portraits!! Kind, patient, and…read moreamazing with little ones!! She has photographed my family and grandkids a few times, and her portraits are heirloom quality!!

Took my son here for their Easter special for mini sessions with a lamb or bunny. Didn't leave with…read morea warm & fuzzy feeling. No introductions, no trying to get to know us to create for future business, etc. Photographer was fairly friendly but the assistant acted as though we were a nuisance. I realize the mini sessions are discounted but if we had a good experience, we would bring our son back for many photo sessions in the future. And, if you don't want to do mini sessions at a discounted rate, then don't offer them at all. Told my husband that I think we'd be better off paying a lot less and just getting pictures taken at Target! ;)