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    The Southern Empress Cruises

    2.8 (137 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    PlanYourRomance Y.

    My husband and I play a dating game with our dates. We plan our dates around an alphabet letter and then surprise each other with our plans. It was my turn to plan and I had the letter "C". This is where the "Southern Empress" CAME in to play. I wanted to do a dinner CRUISE and how perfect that the boat happens to be on Lake CONROE and exciting that it was a murder mystery CRUISE. The Southern Empress resembles an 1800s sternwheeler riverboat and showcases a rich history and CHARM of an era. The boat is supposed to look a bit old, but in all seriousness I believe the look added to the boats CHARACTER. So, what my husband still didn't know was there would be a CRIME COMMITTED while we sailed around Lake CONROE. The first hour on the boat was COCKTAIL hour. We were able to walk around the boat and enjoy its CHARISMATIC CHARM. Some of the CHARACTERS walked around the boat and CHEERFULLY introduced themselves to set the scene. We went to the lower deck for a planned dinner of CHICKEN, mashed potatoes, and blackforest CAKE. As dinner CONTINUED on, we learned of the CRIME and were given CONFIDENTIAL papers where we could CHANNEL our inner detective. We engaged in CONVERSATION, gathered CLUES, and solved the CASE. It was a lot of fun and the evening was quite CAPTIVATING. The CREW were friendly, entertaining, and attentive to us all. The CASH bar selection was great (they did take CC) and the food was good especially for having to serve so many. We had a great time and we both said we wanted to come back.

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    Jay S.

    What a great night out! We went on the Valentine's Day Cruise and had so much fun! The food was delicious, prime rib was cooked well, and cheesecake was awesome! Jeff the owner was so nice and made sure we were happy and Barbara was also so fun and funny, what a great staff!

    Debra R.

    Our first time with 3 couples. I was pleasantly surprised how good the food was! DJ was amazing and he sang too! Captain and staff were amazing. I would definitely go again. The boat does need a little TLC but overall we all had an amazing time.

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    Charleston Lane

    Charleston Lane

    1.0
    (5 reviews)

    We had our wedding back in 2024. It took months of excuses and fraudulent checks before our…read morefireworks money was recouperated (the service was never rendered) along with our $1,500 safety deposit. 90 days passed. Then 180 days passed. After so many excuses and bounced checks - same as how others have experienced - even getting verbally berated over the phone when confronted, and him telling us "small claims court won't be worth it", we had to cut our losses due to fear of retaliation. We had to go through our wedding insurance (finally remembered I had it) 8 months later to compensate us in the end, as they still refused to return our fireworks which we never got due to "the vendor not getting the permit in time". We purchased a package with them for fireworks, planning/coordination, rentals, and catering. We're traumatized by this entire experience. I don't have fond memories of my wedding day unfortunately, as a direct result of dealing with Lance and Charleston Lane. Hearing all the reviews about some couples not even being able to get the doors open for their wedding day is so heartbreaking. I'm so thankful we even had the venue ready during our ceremony day, but in hindsight they were just using us for the esthetic to advertise. Having our photos being used as an example on their website makes me feel so sick to my stomach - we would never ever recommend anyone to go here after our own experience. The audacity of them to use our photos in their gallery when have stolen from us financially, and worse, emotionally. I can make that money back but can't replace my memories and anger from that day. Do yourself a favor and go book a more reputable venue and get wedding insurance just in case! **Google didn't allow me to post my review so I'm sharing this here

    DO NOT BOOK HERE!! they recent cancelled a wedding 5 hours before at no fault of the couple. The…read moreowner is know as "the wedding scammer" and just a quick google search will show you everything you need. Unless they go under new management and sell- RUN as fast as you can away from here!!!!!

    Forever 5 Events

    Forever 5 Events

    5.0
    (2 reviews)

    Forever 5 Events has simply been a blessing to work with from beginning to end of the wedding…read moreplanning process. Everyone that we worked with at Forever 5 was kind, helpful, and understanding. Wedding planning was a lot, but they made it easier by always responding quickly, somehow having all of the answers to my endless questions, and day of wedding was ready to help where they could. beyond being a beautiful location with wonderful getting ready spaces for both the bride and groom, I don't know what I would have done without their open house. We found our wedding planners and DJ at that open house and they were truly amazing. Forever 5 had a wonderful list of recommended venders as well, we were not required to use Forever 5's recommended venders but ended up liking them and went with venders off their list. As a bride that compared what felt like hundreds of venues, Forever 5 had the best bang for your buck when it comes to beautiful spaces and especially the cocktail area, I toured may of places where cocktail hour felt shoved in a corner, but at Forever 5 with the beautiful green space and bistro lights I could not have asked for a better location. If I were to do the wedding all over again, the first thing I would do is book Forever 5, no questions about it. Additional note, we fell in love with Forever 5's arches at the ceremony location with all of the beautiful vines and leaves incasing them but wanted an early March wedding, so we did not have the original look we loved. But let me tell you it was just as beautiful! All of the trees surrounding the location and the pond really pulled through and made everything look picture perfect.

    An amazing venue offering a variety of beautiful back drops for your special event. Whether you…read moreseek a peaceful connection with nature in the woods or a sleek contemportary air conditioned space filled with natural light overlooking a fountained pond, Forever 5 won't disappoint. It is even located adjacent to overnight lodging. Place yourself in Emily's experienced and capable hands and breath easy. This family owned and operated business is as professionally run as it is heartfelt.

    The Carriage House

    The Carriage House

    3.7
    (9 reviews)

    This property is stunning and picturesque. Provided you have good weather, there are beautiful…read moreviews on the lawn and from the patio area. The chapel is lovely: small enough to see and hear everything, yet large enough to accommodate your guests without being cramped. Beautiful structure, too. The actual facility was very well tended, with a gracious and attentive waitstaff. Food was on the average side, and the buffet line did get crowded. An ample dance floor and space to dance along the "aisle" between the groups of tables. Restroom was clean, stocked with various essentials (lint roller, tissues, lotion, other toiletries) and well maintained. Navigating to this venue can be a bit intimidating. Located off of a side road (no traffic signal) that intersects with Hwy. 105, you feel as if you're driving into the deep woods until you reach The Carriage House. It is a very unique setting, and when you leave, the road gets very dark! Parking is ample, but be aware that the parking lot itself is actually stones and rocks (a bit difficult to travel across if you're wearing high heels). This is an enchanting location, and since it's obvious that only one event is occurring at any given time, I can clearly see why a bride and groom would choose The Carriage House.

    This is one of the most important decisions for the whole wedding and one we spend the most time…read moretrying to get right - and did we ever get it right! From the moment we walked in to the minute we left, we were made to feel special and like this was the place for us! Kenni kept in touch with us through the whole process and made every step easy and seamless. Kristi, our day of manager, was at our side and providing our every need before we knew we needed it! We can't recommend Carriage House enough - this is one amazing venue and will make you feel amazing too!

    Waterpoint Premier Lakeside Venue

    Waterpoint Premier Lakeside Venue

    5.0
    (1 review)

    My husband and I were married at Waterpoint about a year and a half ago. During our engagement, we…read morewere both full time students, my husband had 2 jobs, and I had three. So needless to say, we did not have a lot of time for wedding planning. Lynn- the owner- made everything so simple. She was very straight forward regarding what was or was not included in the rental fee (included: access to building all day, chairs, table, set up, and more). She was also able to recommend vendors that she had worked with in the past and had done a good job. All of the recommended vendors were Conroe based- and many knew each other and had worked together. The venue is large enough to fit 300 people, but we felt it was perfect for our 125 person wedding. While there was an option to do the ceremony on the deck, we chose not to since we were married in June. ' Ultimately, the reasons we chose Waterpoint were: 1. scenery- the building itself was very pretty, but more than that...the views over the water at sunset were spectacular- and made for great pictures. 2. Lynn and her flexibility. She allows you to use any vendor. It's a full weekend rental (no rush to geteverything out by a certain time the night of the wedding). 3. Outside of town (and therefore, much more affordable than the venues we looked at inside the loop) 4. You're allowed to bring your own alcohol and there's no corking fee. Overall, we highly recommend Waterpoint

    From the owner: Waterfront events, Weddings, wedding receptions, banquet hall, parties, birthday parties, corporate…read moreparties, class reunions, luncheons, wedding planning, wedding reception destination, prom, fundraisers, quinceaneras, rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties, celebrations

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