The Little Chapel in the Woods is a hidden gem on the Texas Women's University campus. It is a…read morebeautiful venue, often otherwise known as a wedding Chapel. I toured the place and learned of it's history, which is pretty interesting. The place was built during the Great Depression as part of the National Youth Administration. Over 300 TWU students participated in its building and creation, even making the stained glass windows that adorn this architectural piece. It was named one of Texas' most outstanding architectural achievements. Ironically it was even designed by a Denton resident who is also a nationally recognized architect, O'Neil Ford. Now you ready for the coolest face? This place was dedicated and opened on November 1, 1939 by none other than First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, right here in Denton, Texas!

We loved having our wedding at Little Chapel In the Woods. Very intimate, quaint and beautiful…read more We had a very small family and friends ceremony (25 attendees) and the size of the chapel worked perfectly. The staff is wonderful to work with and Kylie in particular was terrific at answering questions and helping things stay organized the day of our ceremony. We would recommend this venue to anyone.

So IMPRESSED by this NATURALLY STUNNING Location! This is a hidden gem that once folks know about…read moreit.. they will beat a path to the door! My daughter only had 6 months to plan a wedding so venue choices were very difficult! We stummbled into this gorgeous place and I had to pinch myself..DONE and DONE! Booked it as soon as I saw it.. Amazing things about this place 1. Daughter wanted all the wedding party to stay on site and basically have a love and Party fest.. Many many bedrooms accomodated EVERYONE and we had a lot in the wedding party! 2. The man cave/ BUNK HOUSE - pool ping pong and bunk beds.. we had several guests that were just a tad to party happy, so we escorted them to the bunkhouse.. The groomsmen played card games and had a wonderful time there.. Its a bunkhous that is just a few yards away from the mail house.. 3. The main house.. DROP dead gorgeous and we had 50 people for the rehersal dinner! Big cozy fireplace and an intimate gathering made everyone toast and tell wonderful stories about the bride and groom.. 4.OMG they have beautiful working hunting doggies! I am not a hunter, but they included a hunt for the groomsmen and their man friends..I enjoyed watching the dogs work..What a beautiful afternoon..and the hunters came home with a LOT of QUAIL! 5. NEW wedding Chapel was just completed and is just so so beautiful.. We had 130 guest and it was plenty of room for dancing and all the tables food and buffet set up! 6. The staff... although I was dubious at first as I only saw one sweetheart of a lady.. She was amazing and was so very accommodating! I just loved her..She was very special and so caring..She is truly a treasure! 7. The nature- not much decor needed here.. this place is on a lot of acreage and the chapel faces sunset.. so the natural beauty is peaceful and just lovely.. All I can say is this place is wonderful and offers so much for the dollar.. Our older guests were comfy sitting by the fire in the main house and drinking wine ,while the young kept the party going on late into the night.My daughter described it as a dream wedding! I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS! This shouild tell you how wonderfull this place is!!

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This venue was absolutely beautiful and so charming for our wedding. Kim was so helpful and…read morecommunicated with us during the whole process. The vintage chapel was amazing, well kept, clean and the officiant they recommended, Rick Sutherland, was also great and performed a ceremony perfect for us. This chapel helped make our special day that much more memorable.

The best kept secret ever!!! This place is lovely, very well organized for outdoor weddings, and…read morethe staff or owner, Kim, is just wonderful! It's the best venue for any wedding, whether it's a wedding party with the whole crew or an elopement, it's perfect. We had a beautiful ceremony and Kim was beyond helpful and amazing.

We attended a friends wedding here and it is absolutely gorgeous! The perfect spot for a smallish…read moreceremony and reception on site. The pavilion was well shaded and comfortable on a hot afternoon, it needed minimal decor as the venue itself is rustic and gorgeous! There was enough room inside for all guests to sit/eat, go through a buffet line, and have an open dance floor in the evening. Plenty of parking as well! This place is in the middle of nowhere, so there was a short dirt road included in the drive, but it was very easy. Such a cute venue for a wedding!!

I sent friends to the venue for a tour and they had a wonderful experience. Great place for a young…read morefamily to exchange vows.

Beautiful venue. Venue grounds were very well kept and quiet. The chapel and reception hall were…read moreamazing. Very good venue for 150 guests or less. Our day-of host, Pete, was very courteous and helpful. We did have trouble getting management to respond to our emails and texts in the months leading up to the wedding. At one point, we didn't hear back for a full month. We also were told during our initial tour that the sound systems installed in the chapel and reception hall would be available to use, but were later told that we couldn't use the sound systems that are permanently installed, and rather we had to provide our own speakers and equipment. Other than the communication trouble and speaker situation, we really enjoyed having our wedding at River Road.

I'm writing this review from the perspective of a wedding guest at River Road Venue. I attended a…read morewedding here in early November and it was wonderful. The location in Anna, TX is remote enough to make it feel secluded. Set off a country road, there is plenty of open field parking. From what I could see, there was the main reception building and the outdoor wedding space was across the creek. Upon arrival to the reception area, very nice, top of the line golf carts were waiting to chauffeur guests to the outdoor ceremony area. The ceremony took place outdoors past a small creek where there was a quaint bridge. The seating was set up in neat rows where the centerpiece had a lovely antique chandelier. There was also a mic set up and outdoor speakers so the vows could be easily heard as well as music to bookend the ceremony. Our friends who got married are huge Anglophiles and they chose "London Calling" by The Clash to take their first walk down the aisle as man and wife. Great touch! For the reception, the building has lots of long tables and some round ones. There was also a dance floor space. The only thing I would say here, is I wish there were some noise abatement measures. While there were speakers to amplify the toasts and speeches, the large space was too boomy to hear with clarity. Other than that, the space was very nice. There are also rooms to the sides of the main room for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to get ready. The restrooms were also very clean and well maintained. Overall, I thought River Road Venue was a lovely place to attend a wedding and had beautiful grounds. I would definitely love to attend another wedding here again sometime.

A moment of serendipity had us check out The Country Abbey for our father's funeral. We wanted the…read morefuneral in Justin and the church next door could not accommodate us on the date we needed. So we walked over to The Country Abbey on a Sunday afternoon. The door was unlocked and we walked in and met Naomi. We talked to her for a moment and immediately booked the venue for the following Friday. This was our first funeral but not our first event to plan, and I have to say Naomi was quite possibly the most accommodating vendor with which I have had the pleasure to work. As an Interior Designer, I asked to rearrange some furniture and she made it happen. We asked for extension cords, items to help with the AV equipment, late meetings at the Abbey the night before to drop off cases of beverages and additional items we needed for the funeral service, and Naomi could not have been nicer. She never said "no". Who meets you at 10 p.m. to unlock the doors so your event the next morning will go smoothly? Naomi! Regarding the space, the "chapel" is just the right size - not too small and not so cavernous that it would look empty if the head-count was low. The backdrop is clean and uncluttered with no religious imagery or symbolism. The reception space was completely set up with the items we requested when we arrived 2 hours early for our event. Everything was clean and we lacked for nothing. Saying goodbye to our father was hard enough and we didn't need any more stress preparing for his funeral. There are dozens of things that have to be done that you might not think of, and Naomi made it virtually stress-free. Any time I need a venue in Justin, it will be The Country Abbey because it was such a positive experience.

I can not say enough good things about Sarah and Naomi at the Country Abbey. Our original wedding…read moredate was supposed to be 05/01/20 but due to Covid we had to change our plans quickly. Sarah (the coordinator) contacted me and worked with me to reschedule our wedding date for Oct/2020. It was such a stressful time for me but Sarah made it so much easier. Any time I had a question, concern or anxiety, I could always email, call or pop in for a visit to the Abbey and she always eased my fears. She offered so many ideas when I was unsure of how to do things and she and her team decorated the Abbey so beautifully for our wedding. I wanted a simple, clean and rustic look and she put it together perfectly! Our ceremony went off without a hitch because Sarah made sure everyone knew what they were supposed to do and say. I couldn't have pulled off this wedding without Sarah and her amazing abilities. She treated me like I was her only client even during the pandemic and when there were many other brides dealing with the same thing I was. Also the price for the venue was extremely reasonable and the cheapest I found anywhere! I highly recommend the country Abbey for your wedding, it was everything I had hoped for and more! Thank you Sarah!!!

I had my wedding here recently and it was absolutely amazing! Big shout out to Harlie for making…read morethe experience all the more enjoyable :) She really worked with me and was always so attentive to make my big day just the way I wanted. She really made this a lot more stress free for me! All the guests kept telling us the venue was gorgeous, and even better the pricing was in our range. It includes the centerpieces (if wanted) table cloths, the groom and bridal cabin, cake cart, inside restrooms, bar, everything! Thank you Harlie and Mel, thank you Bear creek! I highly recommend this beautiful place and also the DJ Jerry Garcia! He has done many events there and went beyond expectations! He has 4 packages available and lives very close to the venue so it makes the process even more easier! And bilingual!!! https://www.facebook.com/GeetracksDj

I have lived in Dallas, Lewisville and Fort Worth and have been all over the DFW metroplex but…read moreuntil being invited to a wedding at Bear Creek I had never heard of Nevada, TX. I think the population is around 10 people or so. For those booking a hotel for an event here the closest locations are likely around Wylie. Best wishes to you. The venue is pretty and there's a water view as well. Parking is plentiful, some paved, some gravel, some covered and some not. It's a really pretty country setting out there. And the venue is spacious. One slightly unusual set up is that the women's restroom is located right at the entryway, like the second you step inside. It's definitely a gorgeous venue for a wedding.

Day-of Coordinators and Staff: Thank you so much for Raven and Carlena for making my day as special…read moreand wonderful as possible. We got married on May 26, 2024. Raven made sure that my husband and I were taken care of and felt cared for the entire day. Raven also made sure that all the small things got taken care of! She cut up strawberries, and she even made a small little sign for my Cereal Bar. I absolutely was blown away with her professionalism and knowledge of wedding planning. Food: my guests loved the catered BBQ meal and all of the sides! I did not get to try much of it since I was running on adrenaline, but I heard rave reviews. Venue: Absolutely perfect for our needs. Just be aware that the only two bathrooms are right by the bridal suite. It might be wise to tell folks traveling in to stop and use the restroom before they get there right before the ceremony. We added flowers to the beautiful mantle piece, and we took all of our group photos there.

I was on a budget and they had everything I was looking for. They provided open bar service,…read moredelicious food and appetizers, a coordinator the day of, bridal and groom suites, and a DJ. And that was the basic package! You can add on as much as you need. I was so glad I didn't have to look for so many different vendors. Jordan was great and super helpful, replied to my emails quick and answered all my questions. Sarah showed me the venue a second time when my mom was in town. And she gave the tour with the same friendliness and energy as the first time. DJ Kendra was great, she even played a Karoke version of a song that my dad requested on the spot. I was a little nervous about the music because we are Hispanic but she did great! They let me add an hour of party and were very accommodating with us. I would get married here again if I could!

We attended a wedding here over the weekend. It is a large, traditional wedding hall complete with…read morea large wooden bannister, kind of what you would expect to see in a movie (reminiscent of the house from The Notebook). There are definite delineations between ceremony space and reception hall, which is lacking in a lot of the venues we've been guests at recently. Quite beautiful for a couple seeking a classic wedding. Not really my thing, but it fit our friends perfectly and everyone had a great time.

The venue from afar looks great. However me & my fiancé booked this venue early this year. We have…read moresince had 3 different design assistants and not once did Walters company communicate that with us. There would be month with no communication. I attended my design meeting only to find out that our 2 design person was replaced. Information about our wedding we had to go all over it again because she needed to be caught up. We booked because this was an all inclusive service venue for less stress. Bit the lack of communication is the complete opposite. The venue itself is run down, look at the pictures. We've asked a handful of times when the building would get a power wash and it's been almost a year since we first viewed the venue and it's even worst looking. We watch other people's wedding videos at this venue and you can see it and in the photos. The bathrooms are outdated and all of the chairs have red marks on white cushions which looks horrible. Landscaping in the front need some TLC.

Visited with my mom and sister a few years back. Loved the wine, food and service! Everything was…read morelovely and can't wait to go back :)

This winery was delightful! We never would have found it on our own if it hadn't been part of the…read moreNorth Texas Wine Trail and that would have been a shame. It is tucked away, off the beaten path, on a beautifully kept property. There is convenient parking right next to the tasting room. You can choose to sit indoors or out on one of the patios - there are mini-golf holes on one and giant chess pieces on the other. When you enter the tasting room, everything is decorated with aviation items. It is super cute inside. Bathroom was clean. Service was great and staff was very friendly. The wine was terrific! We enjoyed tasting dry whites and reds and were extremely happy with all the wine. The reds were especially smooth and delicious. We also walked around outside a little before we left. There are vineyards and a large pond. You are able to get married here and there is another building to use for a reception. Definitely pay them a visit and try their wine. It's worth the drive!