I can not say enough about this perfect venue!! My older sister got married here in 2010 and I…read morefollowed suit in 2016...both experiences were absolutely perfect!! I chose to get married outside because my wedding was in October, and I can't even put into words how beautiful it was. The whole bridal party kept saying "I can't even believe this place exists in East Texas!" I had a very large bridal party (11 bridesmaids) and the dressing room accommodated everyone very comfortably even with our hair/makeup team in there. As silly as it sounds, the bridal suite was the one thing I was picky about while I was "venue shopping" and the Villa certainly has that part figured out! We opened the doors to the patio and had the most relaxing/stress free day of getting pampered! The reception room is so elegant and very spacious with a built in bar area. I could write a book on this place but words just don't do it justice! Not only is the venue amazing, but their team of coordinators/owners are the absolute BEST. Rhonda and Bonnie made sure every detail was taken care of so that I didn't have to stress about a single thing. We hired Laura Ann Herrington as our planner for the rehearsal and wedding day, and she was also fabulous!! Don't miss out on this place if you are looking for a venue--it is simply PERFECT.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with this wedding venue, particularly with the…read moremanagement, lack of communication, transparency regarding pricing, and unwillingness to work with clients. We booked this venue approximately a year ago, and during that time there have been multiple changes in management. McCall is the current manager, and unfortunately, my experience with her communication and customer service has been extremely frustrating. Pricing, expectations, and additional costs have not been communicated clearly or in a timely manner. My biggest issue has been the bar. When I booked the venue, the information presented to me led me to understand that the bar was included as part of the overall venue pricing. Throughout nearly an entire year of wedding planning, I was never effectively informed that I would be responsible for a separate $1,500 bar expense. Instead, FIVE DAYS before my wedding, I received an unexpected invoice for approximately $1,500 for the bar. Receiving an additional expense of that amount just days before your wedding is incredibly stressful, especially when that expense had never previously been clearly itemized on the invoices I had received. When I expressed my concerns to McCall, I did not feel that there was any empathy or genuine attempt to understand the situation. Instead, she referred me back to the contract and stated that it was ultimately my responsibility to review the contract. I completely understand that clients are responsible for reviewing the contracts they sign. However, my issue is that the contract and invoices I had been provided throughout the planning process did NOT clearly identify or itemize a separate $1,500 expense for the bar. The pricing showed what I was paying for the venue as well as an additional ad-on for the photo booth, which I knowingly agreed to. There was never a similar itemized breakdown showing that I would owe an additional $1,500 for the bar. What is especially frustrating is that only FIVE DAYS before my wedding, the contract/invoice was then revised to include and itemize the bar expense. Prior to that revision, throughout the entire time I had been planning and making payments, that $1,500 bar charge had never once been clearly itemized on my invoice. To then add the charge to the paperwork five days before the wedding and refer me back to the contract as though this expense had been clearly presented to me all along was extremely frustrating. If a client is expected to pay an additional $1,500 for a required service, that expense should be clearly disclosed, itemized, and communicated from the beginning--not added to an invoice five days before the wedding. The situation is even more frustrating because clients are not given the flexibility to choose their own bar vendor or seek a more affordable alternative. The venue requires the use of its bar services, yet in my experience, the associated cost was not made transparent until days before the wedding. After investing a significant amount of money into a wedding venue, I expected professionalism, transparency, empathy, and timely communication. Instead, when I raised a legitimate concern about an unexpected $1,500 expense just days before my wedding, I felt dismissed rather than supported. Wedding planning is stressful enough without receiving a surprise $1,500 invoice five days before the wedding for something you understood to be included in your original pricing. Based on my personal experience, I strongly encourage anyone considering this venue to request a detailed, itemized breakdown IN WRITING of every expense before signing and throughout the planning process--including the venue, bar, required vendors, ad-ons, service fees, and any other potential charges. Keep copies of your original contracts and invoices as well so that you have a clear record of what was and was not itemized when you booked.

We used this for our party and loved it! Very easy delivery and pick up and margaritas were great.read more

We did a self guided painting this week. I have done a wine and canvas before where I am from. I…read morelike this concept vs the instructor lead class because we could choose a printed guide and follow it OR just do whatever you wanted. We were able to pump our own paint and choose the colors we wanted. I chose the dog because she looks like my dog and I followed the instructions and put my own little twist on it by referring to a photo of my dog. The woman in charge was very nice and helpful when needed. We had a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend them to others. Thank you!

Pinot's palette is a fun way to relax and test out your painting skills! You first book online an…read moreappointment for the date you want. Each day has a different painting that will be done, so you can choose a day with a painting you like! The experience is BYOB and you just bring yourself and everything else is supplied such as the canvas, brushes, and paint! There is a seating chart but they do place you next to your party to make the experience more enjoyable. There will be an instructor in each class that goes through each and every step to complete the painting. Although I'm not much of a painter, the instructor was very helpful in fixing anything I didn't like and answering any questions on steps I had missed. She made the experience very fun with her upbeat, funny personality. I also loved that she wasn't strict in what we were allowed to draw. We could add or omit any part of the painting we wanted! The only complaint I would have is that pricing. It is quite expensive ranging from $35-$45 usually.

Was very well maintained, the owners were extremely friendly and easy to work with. The venue is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous and had all the amenities we were looking for. Highly recommended

Had this for a party and everyone loved it! Tastes Amazing and Michael was easy to work with and…read morevery accommodating. You can't go wrong with Big Boys!! Best BBQ out there!

Big Boys BBQ brought us a dinner of pulled pork tacos and fixings for about 40 people who were…read moreattending a rally at the Mineola Civic Center. I placed the order a couple of months in advance. The pulled pork and cole slaw were good and the beans were great. We got a little mixed up in a couple of communications but it all worked out and was amicable. Thanks, Michael for feeding us well.

Out-of-towners from California and we absolutely loved this place. The restaurant has a beautiful…read morelocation and a grand upscale atmosphere without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt elegant but still welcoming and comfortable. The food was amazing across the board. There was a small mix-up with one of the dishes, but with a large party those things happen, and the staff handled it well. Our waitress was sweet, attentive, quick, and made the experience even better. Would definitely return next time we're in town.

Do not book a 9:45 reservation on a Saturday because they do not want your business , booked a…read moreparty of 5 and they treated us terribly. First they called me and warned me I'd have 10 minutes to order my food even though they take reservations until 10 pm. There was one girl / server / busser I don't know at the bar who tried to be nice to us and clean our table! Thank you! but the host / and the other bar tenders made us feel really uncomfortable. Tried to take our order with a dirty table and no menus! lol If you don't want people eating and drinking at 9:45 don't take the reservation or get out of the restaurant business. Unfortunately we left. Won't be back.

I had Pour Me Bars bartend at my wedding this past weekend, and they were PHENOMENAL! I couldn't…read morehave asked a better bartending service. The drinks were very unique and exactly what we wanted. They raised the bar on what "wedding drinks" should be. The Wilsons are very great people to work with and our bartenders (Kim and Megan) were the absolute best fit for our party! I would highly recommend Pour Me for any of your bartending needs.

Pour me bars team was absolutely fantastic. They worked to make unique beverage options as well as…read morewent above and beyond and took extra pictures and videos from a view and angle that anybody else missed 50+ guests all giving two thumbs up I cannot rave enough about how wonderful these people were great crew

This Venue was the perfect place to have our Family Reunion Talent event on July 26th. The owners…read morewere so nice and HELPFUL with so many things, and I will mention one thing. The female talent acts needed a place to get dress with mirrors, and the one little bathroom was going to become a small challenge for the contestants. The owner saw and felt my cry for more space and offered us the bridal dressing suite at no cost. OMG it was so beautiful and perfect. That decision alone took our event to the next level. I was so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for their spirit of excellent service to make sure that we were satisfied as first-time guests. I would use this Venue again and again! Thank you Flint Fields Venue!