Beautiful wedding venue! The bridal suite was incredible and every inch of the property was just…read moremagical!!

When my husband and I first drove up to The Winfield Inn, we immediately fell in love with the…read morecharm and uniqueness that the property offers. After touring the property with the owner, we decided this was the special place we wanted to tie the knot, so we quickly signed the paperwork and sent our deposit to secure our Friday wedding date. Initially, I felt very confident in the owner, Leslie, and was extremely excited to be working with him. That all changed in the few months leading up to our wedding date. My husband and I discussed with Leslie in person, on two separate occasions and once via email, about us staying the Thursday night before our wedding and having our bridal party stay in the various beds/bedrooms on the property. When Leslie called us the week before our wedding to finalize everything, he claimed that he had no idea we were having other people come and stay and proceeded to tell me it was "a misunderstanding on your part" and that he would require not only an extra one thousand dollars, but that the cottage, that was set to house half of our party, did not have running hot water. We were left to scramble at the last minute to find a new place for our family. Fast forward to the Thursday before our wedding: we get there after the 3pm check in time to start setting up and decorating, and the pavilion is a wreck. The ceiling and walls were caked in dirt, there were leaves and dirt all over the floor and the tables were not set up, as per our contract. We did not complain, just grabbed the broom and swept and set the tables up ourselves. The next day, we were left scrambling for trash bags (per our contract, the venue supplied trash bags), there were strings of lights that were out, and there was a dead bird in the pavilion. As the evening went on, the owner Leslie, showed up towards the last few hours of our reception and proceeded to bombard our day of coordinator with questions about trash clean up and haul off, after we had already informed him that we hired people to take care of everything. We did not notice until a few days later, that Leslie had sent my husband an email on the night of our wedding stating that we should "go ahead and send him $250 for clean up." It did not end there. A week later, my husband reached out to Jack, the property manager, to ask about a few missing items we thought might have been left on the property. Jack then informed us that one of our guests had popped a balloon with confetti in it, in the grass, in which he stated we should "bring a vacuum" to clean it up. Once my husband confronted him with the various issues we had that previous week at our wedding, Jack quickly turned the blame to the owner saying that "Leslie is in over his head at times." The amount of unprofessionalism shown by these two men was, and still is, extremely disappointing. The owner was clearly unorganized and would frequently confuse me with the Saturday bride. My husband and I were questioned on whether we made our deposit and final payment the week before our wedding and requested receipts. I found out a few weeks after my wedding, that the owner was trying to blame me, as the bride, for the lack of basic housekeeping for his business (bedsheets changed, beds made, toilets scrubbed, floors swept and mopped). It has taken me a few months to write this review because every time I thought about my wedding, it would bring negative reminders of the unnecessary stress and issues that were added by the venue. I am now able to focus on the only positive, which is marrying my husband. The Winfield Inn is an extremely unique and gorgeous property, but the owner and property manager, in my opinion, are not worth the money, or stress. Until the owner hires someone to take over management, I will not be recommending this venue to anyone in the near future.

Garden Grove was the most beautiful and perfect venue for our dream wedding! The owners Shon and…read moreJani are so polite and professional. They make you feel as if you're family from the minute they meet you. Booking the venue was an easy process and very straightforward. Anything we needed Jani was just a simple text or email away. She was also very quick to respond! Both of them are so nice, genuine, and loving people. You can really tell that they care about their guests. In regards to the venue itself, it is extremely well kept. In fact every time we made a visit we would see Shon work on it. Chairs and tables were provided and the chairs were so nice that we used it for both the ceremony and reception. The bridal suite is huge and it allowed my bridesmaids, both moms, hair stylists and makeup artists to work and get ready comfortably. We had our ceremony and reception outside and absolutely loved the fact that we were able to separate each event on the upper and lower lawn. There is so much space that it really allows you to plan a wedding where events can just flow from one space to the next vs having guests be in the same area that your coordinators are breaking down or setting up things that you would want behind the scenes. We definitely recommend Garden Grove as your venue of choice. You will not be disappointed!

Garden Grove is a spacious, elegant, and flexible wedding venue. It's a great venue for large…read moreweddings, with plenty of space to accommodate big families and large numbers of guests. (The space would also work well for a small or average size wedding.) The grounds are painstakingly maintained, and the landscaping is beautiful. As wedding photographers, we are always looking for great spots to take bridal and couples' photos, and Garden Grove has a lot of them. In addition, the bridal suite is quite spacious to allow for a dozen or so bridesmaids. (Believe me -- one of the most stressful pre-wedding activities can be getting ready with tons of bridesmaids in a tight space -- but the bridal suite at Garden Grove allows plenty of room so you don't get cramped. Also, so many mirrors! It is a pleasure to photograph weddings at Garden Grove, and we hope to be back soon.

Chapel Dulcinea has the quirkiest, most welcoming magic to it. It honestly feels a little like…read morestepping onto the grounds at Hogwarts--everywhere you turn, there's some little nook or cranny, some unexpected detail, some magical thing to find. There are walkways paved with marriage bricks from donors, hidden corners to explore, and even a wizarding academy that both of my girls immediately wanted to join. I had to remind them, "That is not what we are doing today. What we are doing today is making sure your sister has an idea of how we're going to decorate for her wedding day." But honestly? My girls did not want to leave. One of them had pickleball at 4:30 in Austin and completely missed it, and my very pregnant daughter had already skipped her nap and still hadn't had lunch. I kept saying, "Don't you need to go play pickleball? Don't you need to go take a nap and eat?" Nope. They still didn't want to leave. Yeah. It's that kind of spot. There was something to find around every corner. There was beer being served at 1 p.m., and the whole place felt so relaxed and joyful that my very pregnant daughter almost considered taking a drink. Even the door had a door sign. Which honestly? Perfect. It's a sign. On a door. About doors that are signs. I saw the signs, y'all. You should definitely book here. It's free, beautiful, and you're never gonna wanna go home. I also had the chance to watch a bride and her family trickle in, and it was truly magical. The chapel itself is beautiful, but the whole experience felt bigger than the building. It felt warm, human, peaceful, and full of story. That day, I also met both Ana, a photographer connected with Chapel Dulcinea, and officiant David James Nutter, and both left an impression. Even though I didn't watch Ana actually photograph the wedding, I did get to watch her set up and talk about the chapel with so much care and warmth. Later, I looked at her wedding photography online, and her work is breathtaking. Truly. It has the kind of beauty and tenderness you would expect from someone who is not just talented, but deeply caring. She also offers her services at a very decent price, which honestly says a lot about her heart. Her work looks like luxury, but her spirit feels generous. I also met officiant David James Nutter, and hearing his story was incredibly moving. We spoke about how he grew up in the Orthodox church and how that journey shaped him into someone deeply committed to serving people from all walks of life. His warmth, kindness, and openness stood out immediately. He listened thoughtfully as I shared parts of my own story and even followed up afterward with supportive messages. That kind of care is rare. If you're looking for a wedding venue that offers more than beautiful scenery--one that creates space for meaningful moments, welcomes officiants like David and Ana with quirky discoveries and authentic connection--I highly recommend Chapel Dulcinea. And if you're specifically interested in David as an officiant, or Ana as a photographer, feel free to message me through Yelp. I'd be happy to share his contact information. Oh! I almost forgot! Dogs are welcome if they are well behaved and on a leash! Pics for attention

My daughter had a Friday evening wedding here in late October, and it was absolutely magical. The…read morestaff were tremendously helpful and answered our seemingly zillion questions effortlessly in the months and weeks leading up to their special day. We arranged for a non-traditional chair set up (they have really much white chairs that don't really need anything) and for the gas lanterns to be lit for the ceremony, and the set up was completely flawless when we arrived. The views are stunning pretty much any time of year, just perfect for amazing Hill Country photos, and you don't need a whole lot of extra decor...nature has it covered. We brought in only 2 black metal lanterns donned with candles and florals and perched them on the wood stumps on either side of the bell tower door at the front the for the ceremony, and it was perfect in every way. We highly recommend this location for a small wedding-you won't be disappointed!

My husband and I booked the Desert Door for our New Year's Eve wedding and we are so glad that we…read moredid. Jessica, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with and she was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. The space has an amazing chic desert vibe plus the drinks are delicious. The staff the night of our party went above and beyond to make sure everyone enjoyed their night. We are so thankful we decided to book this space and we HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.

It is a beautiful space for small weddings. We were very impressed with the owner, and the venue is…read moreso beautiful, you only need table decor. 10/10 recommend!!!

I had a wonderful experience working with the team at Chapel Dulcinea. I rented to Veranda Room…read morebecause I just wanted a small group of people to join us for dinner after the ceremony in the chapel and it was perfect. We had enough room for first dances, cake cuts, and all the important things. I wouldn't change a single thing! Alyssa was our venue manager and she was very quick to respond to my 29374 questions, and she was honest and dependable throughout the whole process. 10/10 would recommend this venue for intimate weddings!

I fell in love with this venue online, and our first time at the venue I fell in love even more!!…read moreThis venue is so unique and stunning. It's not your typical looking venue at all and that's what caught my eye and that's what I loved the most. This venue is beautiful in every single way, we had our ceremony outdoor and the reception inside. Everyone was blown away!! The venue needs minimal decorations because of the interior design throughout the whole venue. The reception area is stunning with the most beautiful chandeliers and the most amazing natural light shining through. We were obsessed with the big tables and how they really didn't need any table cloths. We absolutely loved our big day and got so many compliments for the beautiful venue we chose. We will forever recommend this venue!!

My daughter's wedding was there this summer and the staff was very professional and accommodating…read moreand they truly led us through the day with no hitches. In the months leading up to the wedding, they were very responsive to questions and knowledgeable about the area and had great suggestions for caterers and other services. It's a beautiful venue, and the dining room/dance floor is the central highlight of the venue - spacious and easy to maneuver and still able to accommodate a wedding party of 150+ people. Great venue, but what truly makes it special was the kind and professional staff who helped everyone have one of the most memorable days of our lives.

Beautiful ranch Visited here for a wedding…read more The grounds are beautiful as is the inside space for the reception

AMAZING wedding venue! I attended as a guest and was blown away by it. It's the best wedding venue…read moreI've been to in Austin. I loved that they had a beer burro! it was so funny to watch people walk up and grab a beer from them.

Our family held a baby shower at this event center and everything turned out great! Karlin and…read moreRonnie are so wonderful to work with. We met with them twice prior to the date of the event to get a tour and learn more about the facility and to finalize all the details. This venue has a chapel (which we did not use) and a basement area (which is not entirely an underground basement). We only rented the bottom portion. The a/c felt wonderful on a hot August afternoon! The area had tables and chairs for us to use as well as a full sized kitchen and bathrooms. It also has a grooms room (which we used for the kids to watch tv) and a brides room ( which we used to hold our personal belongings and boxes). The venue also has a parking lot for guests to park. I highly recommend this venue to anybody who is looking for a smaller area such as for a baby shower, bridal shower, graduation party or smaller wedding. I believe it can seat 65-70 comfortably and possibly a little more snug. Bricks and Blossom is definitely a sweet hidden gem in Staples, Tx!