I was very pleased with Kristen. She was easy to contact and professional. She listened to my…read moreconcerns and was very accommodating. Her delivery was on time. Thank you for making my event memorable. The kids really enjoyed playing with the balloons.

Great quick response time and easy installation. I appreciate that there is a delivery option even…read morefor smaller orders

28 minutes ago New…read more*BRIDE REVIEW* I'm so glad we chose CCR for our venue! We planned our wedding from out of state and it was so much less stressful to work with a venue that manages many of the details (flatware, catering coordination, table decor, etc.). We opted to use them for floral and they were beautiful! Loved repurposing the aisle decor to tables too. Having a day of coordinator allowed me to enjoy my wedding day rather than work it! The staff is experienced and reliable. They have a process that streamlines planning and work with several vendors that will give you a special price and know the venue/team well enough to have a very smooth experience. The venue is beautiful, and I appreciated having several options to pivot to in the case of inclement weather. No regrets!! Thank you Heather and CCR team!

Attended an non-profit event at the Cross Creek Ranch. The catering that day was BBQ. The food was…read morepretty good for catered BBQ in my opinion, but nothing I'd rave about. The staff was kind and very attentive! The venue itself was cute. The main space was huge, and can easily fit a large corporate event/wedding/private event. There is also a large outside area for outdoor ceremonies or parties. Outside of the main building, there is a pond in between the building and the parking lot. There were lots of critters and frogs screaming in my ear during the evening when the sun set.

I was craving Pho and found this place on google. Had no clue it existed. I love the building…read moreitself and how they turned a gas station into a restaurant. This place is one of those order at the kiosk or counter and have your food delivered. They have a play area for toddlers only. The staff is very friendly. I found it was more of a fusion Vietnamese place or a more Americanized Vietnamese place. Pho taste wise, wasn't terrible.... I've definitely had worse broths. Here was the issue, way too many noodles, not enough broth, they added bean sprouts to it and put way too much as well as too much onions and cilantro. Very little meat too. And the bowl, the bowl was all wrong, hot to the touch, not a true pho soup bowl, it was awkward eating from it. I also ordered a shrimp appetizer and it was lacking flavor. Bahn mi's don't have the traditional pate, just wasn't what I was craving.

Associates were kind, but def slow. Only one girl making ALL drinks. The man did orders and food…read more Drinks were all made well. The store was very clean, bright and welcoming. Thank you for the pick me ups!

Okay, a preface to my review before you hear about my experience. This place is a historic home in…read morehistoric downtown McKinney. It's absolutely beautiful, and makes amazing pictures for your wedding day. Nothing that I have to say is about how beautiful the location is, or any crazy hidden surprises (okay, maybe one) about the house. Please, look at the photos I posted from my own wedding to see how incredible this place looks and how well it photographs. Now, on to why it got three stars. When we first went (a year before our target wedding date) we were told that there were only 2 weekends left in the month of October and that it would cost x amount of dollars more (I can't remember the exact number) if we wanted an evening wedding because it was "in such high demand". We really loved the place, some friends of ours had been married there, so we swallowed the pill and moved on. Looking back, I really doubt it was that crowded seeing how easily they got us in for a rehearsal practice, I think we got ripped off. During the many many months up to the wedding they were so hard to get a hold of. They never answered their phone and sometimes it took two or three urgent voicemails before they would call us back. The woman who owns it convinced us we would need the extra hour added on to our package and when we didn't even remotely use it (finished earlier than the original time anyway) they wouldn't refund us even though THEY got to go home early because of it. Several things the actual week/day of the wedding. At our rehearsal we noticed that a strand of lights on the gazebo was out, we asked them to fix it and they didn't. The owner's mother is a florist and when we refused to use her because her prices were OUTRAGEOUS they retaliated (or so we believe) by leaving this horribly ugly bright orange/palm leaf floral arrangement on the top of the gazebo. Our colors were brown and blue, and she knew we were getting married later and left it up. It's now in all of our wedding pictures (see the example I posted) and honestly made putting our wedding album together a $@&!# because it was in EVERYTHING. We had to do a bunch of black and white photos because of it. I am still angry about it. As far as the weird surprise goes, their "bride's suite" is behind their laundry room and not very well appointed. We had to rent a hotel room so my party and I could get dressed because honestly, there is no where to sit down in there. Also, laundry room. Also, scary as hell doll-filled room right next to it. Like seriously, this is a lost scene from that weird 80's movie where dolls kill everyone. Also, the food we sampled at the tasting we went to was not what the food tasted like the night of my wedding. They cater their own weddings and the food at the tasting was pretty good, the night of it was disgusting. I really think they used left-over food from the wedding before because it was luke-warm like it had been under a heat lamp and flavorless. Luckily my cake was incredible and made up for it. They really made my wedding difficult to enjoy. They were not there to help us at all, and the women we hired to be "day of wedding helpers" were the only reason my party and I even got down the aisle. They were way overpriced for the terrible level of service they provided, and the terrible catering. Their only saving grace is the beauty of the house and the picturesque aspects of historic downtown McKinney.

This venue, if you choose, is all inclusive, venue, cakes and catering. We just held our…read moregranddaughter's reception there this past weekend. The owners, Carol and Cheryl are awesome to work with and are available any time you need them for anything. The home is just beautiful and has a lot of character, which makes it exciting to decorate. We were able to go the night before the wedding and set the venue up. When we arrived after the wedding on Saturday the owners and their crew were busy as bees making sure the guests had everything they needed. The cakes they made were awesome and the food was delicious. The punch is exceptional and the chocolate fountain was a huge hit. The bride and groom were extremely pleased as were all the guests, and this grandmother was smiling. Everything was affordable and worth every penny.

Went back to visit again This time the place was cleaner,…read moreemployees visibly cleaning. Smelled fresher. Still some spots needed attention but much improved from the first time! Had a great experience with friendly staff. Thank you

We visited here for the first time not too long ago and was impressed by the concept. Loved how…read morethey had two areas of play - one for the bigger kids and one for the smaller kids. The front staff was helpful and very nice. My only complaint for this location because it's not as new you could tell some of their mats and toys were super worn down and old. The smaller kids area too wasn't as engaging as the area was for the older kids. I'd recommend bringing your own grip socks, but if you forget they have some for purchase.

Simon is incredible! He made our engagement photo session so easy and natural--my fiancé and I were…read moreboth a little nervous, but he knew exactly how to guide us without making anything feel forced. The photos turned out stunning--warm, romantic, and beautifully composed. You can tell he really understands lighting and how to bring out the best in people. Highly recommend Simon if you want someone who's both professional and super easy to work with.

We booked Simon for our newborn photos and couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. He…read morewas so patient with our baby and gave us plenty of time to settle in and get comfortable. The shots he captured were pure magic- soft, emotional, and something we'll cherish forever. He has an eye for moments that feel genuine, not staged. Honestly, the whole experience felt relaxed and personal. Can't recommend him enough.

Tanya was amazing to work with and so sweet. The setup was beautiful and fun. We absolutely loved…read moreit. Thank y'all so so much definitely recommend

The birthday girl and friends were left speechless when they entered their Boho Chic glam camp! The…read moredecor really elevated the slumber party experience and helped to create memories that will last for a lifetime. An added bonus...the owner was so easy to work with. She was timely and responsive to questions which put me at ease before committing to a reservation. I'm so glad I found Parties the Sparkle!