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!!!

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.

Absolutely beautiful!! I'm getting married here in August and I couldn't be more sure of my…read moredecision for choosing this place!

Just was in a wedding at The Brooks this past weekend and was absolutely blown away! I have been to…read moreso many weddings but I have never been to a more perfect venue! It is an absolute dream of a venue. The chapel is so perfect and all white with beautiful open windows and perfect light. The reception hall is huge and so open and well lit. The rooms for the bridesmaids and groomsmen are so beautiful and open. As a photographer I was blown away by how many perfect photography spots there were. I could not think of a better place for a wedding. Plus, there are little cows surrounding the property that are just the cherry on top.

We went to a lively wedding last night at this venue…read more First the good, aesthetics were beautiful. Grounds were very photogenic and well kept. Parking was plentiful. They chapel was separate from the reception area. Very comfortable. The backdrop for the ceremony was sweet. After the ceremony, the guests walked over to the reception area on a nice paved walkway. The back lawn had turf instead of real grass so walking around that area was easy. We went into the building for cocktails and appetizers. Here's where I had issues. If you are not going to let guests sit down at the dinner tables, for whatever reason, provide seating elsewhere. There was no seating available in the cocktail area or outside. Have some conversation areas. Have a couple of fire pits for February weddings and events. Weddings have elderly guests. Elderly guests need to sit. One bar. When you have 150 people for a wedding, provide more than one bar. Standing in line is not a pleasant experience. Especially when after you get your drink and appetizer, there is nowhere to sit for an hour or so. Now back to the good. The food. I saw one of the servers had Patriot Pig on her shirt so I'm assuming that is where the BBQ came from. It was The Best wedding food we've experienced. The brisket was moist and fabulous. I asked the server in the buffet line for a piece with some fat and he didn't look at me like I was crazy. The green beans were flavorful. Mac and cheese was homemade as were the mashed potatoes. Desserts, little banana puddings, 5 stars. Little apple pies, 1 star, not done at all. I'm not sure where the naked wedding cake came from but it was delicious! The DJ kept things moving but like always in these large barn style venues, the sound was terrible. The staff was all very kind and helpful. The bartenders remained professional even with a constant line all night. Overall a lovely venue with just a couple of misses. Sorry, not many photos.

Having been a guest at this venue for Weddings as well as being a wedding coordinator this venue is…read morea dream! From a guest perspective its an absolutely stunning backdrop for a romantic and elegant wedding and also provides great space and accommodations for when the party really starts rocking. As a vendor this venue flows so naturally and allows space for all vendors to have their own operating area out of the way of guests and viewing area. The venue is a family owned and operated business and they are so involved and invested in their brides and guests - you simply can't ask for better service! This venue is stunning and any bride or guest lucky enough to get married or attend a wedding at this venue should count their blessings!

I photographed a wedding here last year and it was beautiful! The owners are absolutely amazing!read more

Such a cute venue for a wedding, banquet, tea party, or even a family reunion! There's indoor and…read moreoutdoor space for a meal. Plus, an historic chapel to hold a concert or ceremony. (Be sure to check out the vintage pews!)

The Little Wren Chapel was beautiful an it's just the right size for small to medium size wedding…read more They have a beautiful out door area that's set up for guest for a reception. Inside the reception building they have comfortable seating in one area they have an area an inside that can be set up for you to have a meal area also there is a bar section. One downfall is there is only ONE bathroom which to me is an issue. When you have 50-150 people there an there is one bathroom an people have to wait for it that's no go for me. Second downfall for me is that I'm disabled an trying to walk from parking lot to the sidewalk is rough, all the little stones makes walking with a cane difficult. Beside that the staff is polite an are accommodating. Sorry I missed getting pictures of the actual chapel it's super cute.

The rapper little wren did preside over the ceremony. The pop and lock music was amazingread more

I just recently had my wedding here March 21! Everything was hands down more than me and my now…read morehusband could imagine!! The owners made sure to make the outside pretty & fresh & ready for our outdoor ceremony & cocktail hour! Nancy, our coordinator, was such a HUGE help from the moment we booked the venue until the very end of our wedding night! She always made sure to answer any questions we had no matter how big or small. Michell, another coordinator who helped on the day-of was also amazing!!! They both really took care of my husband and I the entire wedding night! They made sure we had food, always had a drink in hand & made sure we got some of our wedding cake ! They both were AMAZING!! Everything ran so smoothly!! If there were any hiccups, I definitely didn't know about them. 10/10 recommend using them as your coordinators! Nancy also did all our florals and she exceeded my expectations!! I absolutely LOVED seeing my vision come to life with her help! We also had the property for the wedding night which was super convenient for both my husband and I and our wedding party! I could not say enough great things about this venue!! I would 100% recommend this venue to all brides! :)

It's fine, venue itself is nice. Some more communication would've been helpful. We felt overlooked…read moreafter the fact.

I saw Bella Donna while on a bike ride thru the Adriatica private residential complex in McKinney,…read moreTX, along Virginia Pkwy, near 75 Central Xpwy. It was not open, so my review is a bit shallow. It was overcast & cool during my stop here. The lake is nice, no floating trash, residents are quiet & peaceful. There is 5 story parking structure near this chapel, and a large smooth cement pad to create a reception tent, etc. 2 different wedding photographers were here getting photos.

We could not have picked a more perfect and beautiful place for our wedding ceremony. Bella Donna…read moreChapel is simply exquisite. The staff was wonderful to work with and we would not have changed a thing! Be sure to ring the bell after your wedding ceremony! it's an amazing experience and so much fun!! Angela & Cory Wrenn October 10, 2025

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!!

From the owner: We at Bethel Ranch would love to be the place you choose to host your special day.read more