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.

Great venue for our daughter's wedding and amazing team to work with!! The food was delicious and…read morethey even made us mocktails to serve since we didn't want to serve drinks with alcohol.

We got married here last weekend and it was a dream! The manager Sarah is amazing- she is extremely…read moreaccommodating and made sure the day ran perfectly. 10/10 recommend!!

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.

So yummy! I'd highly come back again. Great food and service! This place is best enough to host…read morelarge parties. Come early so they don't run out of the item you'd like.

I was finally able to enjoy a meal from this restaurant…read more I heard a lot of great things from different people over the years but never had the opportunity to actually try it for myself. Ordered chicken spaghetti, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese purple peas, mashed potatoes with gravy. Everything was delicious and tasted just like if you were sitting at Grandma's table eating Sunday dinner. They definitely are not afraid of seasoning and it shows with every bite you take.

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

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.

Ran into this popup event today at the Culture location downtown. What a nice surprise! Brisket…read morewas perfectly smoked. While ordering inside, had some great music at the perfect volume! . Also, the beans were super awesome! Gotta do this again SOON!

Y'all... if you missed the Iron+Ember BBQ takeover at @CultureETX I am so sorry!!! Wow that was an…read moreamazing surprise. Perfect smoke ring on the brisket with a nice bbq sauce for dipping. Totally unnecessary but delicious for dipping! The beans had spices and meat in them that was a delicious dish by itself. Too many things I wanted to try and it all looked so good and mouth watering. Can't wait for next time!!!