This was my first time visiting Lone Star Park. I went on Dollar Day, so the place was definitely…read morebuzzing! There were a lot of people, but I was pleasantly surprised by how short the line was to get inside. Parking was plentiful and easy to find. Dollar Day was a great way to experience the park without spending a lot. They offered $1 hot dogs, beer, and sodas, making it easy to grab something while enjoying the races. I purchased a general admission ticket. With the large crowd, finding a place to sit was probably the biggest challenge. There was plenty of activity throughout the park but seating filled up quickly. I would recommend arriving early if having a good seat is important to you. The races themselves were well organized and exciting to watch. The horses appeared healthy and well cared for, and it was fun getting to see the races up close and experience the excitement of the track. The cashiers were incredibly welcoming and patient and actually took the time to explain how to place a bet.

Ok, My first time in Texas and first time at this track. May I preface by saying, my family are…read morehorse racing owners and breeders on the west coast. That being said, my expectations were a bit hit and miss here. But mostly a fantastic experience. I love that it's exquisitely beautiful and very clean. I love that staff is formally dressed to impress! Collared shirts and all, it allows the guest experience to feel better. The cream of the crop though is the trumpet guy. He was everywhere and making people feel really special, by playing and getting the crowd to sing, he's really magnificent. A stand out to all other tracks, as nobody has what he does! The aircon is fabulous, so you can feel comfortable the entire day! The food service stations were helpful and nice all great! Each employee has a specific job , so nobody will help you if it's outside their job we discovered, as in helping find seats, getting programs, where's the ice cream, where do we enter for premium parking? All questions we had a tough go of. I wish there were umbrellas out front for shade, I wish more tables and chairs ground level inside, I wish there was a pony station to pet the ponies? But no. Another surprising thing I saw was a pony rider, while waiting on the track, smoking a cigarette! One cinder flick in the air onto a horse or person is not safe at all. Am really shocked this is allowed. Totally loved the "car wash" to the side for the horses who just finished, what a treat to see and treat for the horses, people say they love it. Could be good for marketing! Speaking of which, in my week there, most locals where I went, grocery restaurants gas stations didn't know that track existed! It's a marketing thing but maybe big Texas track doesn't need the money, not sure. Houston has the very best marketing team. Perhaps get some pointers! Now, this is by far another best, the track announcer! He's really the best, he talks loud enough and slow and has the most kind and caring voice of all. Most track announcers act like they've had ten gallons of coffee, not this guy, he's like everyone's loving grandpa! He keeps everyone up to the minute, and we just happed to be there with the inclement weather closure and the race collision and he was cool as a cucumber! Another one of a kind. And then lastly, security. Top notch, they make sure you are accounted for with proper ID and all, it likely any horses here will be tampered with or stolen, fat chance! And the outriders, again top notch safety, they secured the loose horses that fell super quick, they are constantly on the lookout for safety, getting ponies in line organized for each race, for a guest it looks so well organized! Sorry such a long read, but loved it here and wanted to share and hope this helps others who wish to spend the day or more here, it's so so fun! A MUST DO WHILE IN DALLAS!

I can't thank this beautiful soul enough for making our event EVERYTHING it was!!! Tamika was a…read morereferred to me by a friend of a friend and she couldn't have been more perfect! She was so patient, professional, kind... I just can't say enough to amount to who she is as a professional and person. She kept me sane and tied all my loose ends. Everybody loved her. She was punctual and cared about all my needs and nothing I brought up was too big or too small for her. She was my saving grace... book her y'all as your event coordinator you can not go wrong. Thank you for your light and your guidance Tamika you have given me the day of my dreams and I'm forever grateful!

Tamika is the absolute BEST! I came to her in search of a day-of Coordinator for my wedding and…read moreultimately used her decorating services as well. Tamika took my vision for our wedding and increased it beyond my dreams!! Our wedding was spectacular, beautiful and everything we could have ask for and then some. All of our guests are still raving about our special day and say that it was the best wedding that they EVER attended. Thanks a million times over, Tamika!! You are the bomb.com!!

Balloon Junkie is my go to for any and all party needs! They have done my baby shower, and birthday…read moreparties. She also does weddings and quinceaneras! Custom balloon and floral arrangements, columns and arches.

I wouldn't even give her one star I would give her 0 if I could. This women who owns this company…read moreis completely rude and disrespectful. It's my boyfriends birthday and I wanted balloons so I called party city and they said they weren't blowing them up so they referred me to this company. I got a new phone and apparently my caller ID wasn't turned on, so when I called her it said unknown. When she finally answered my call she said "WHAT" I said "um is this balloon junkie?" she said "who the fuck is this?" And before I could even get out my name she said "I don't know who you are but stop calling me I don't answered private numbers" and then hung up on me in my face. I am 5 months pregnant at the moment so she caused me to cry and cause stress. The party was suppose to be a surprise but I had to tell my boyfriend why I was crying and she pretty much ruined the surprise. When he called he asked for her name and she did not give us her name and said she was the boss and she doesn't have to give her name then hung up on him. When I called from my number again (this time I turned on my caller ID in my settings) I tried to explain to her who I was and that I wanted her to blow up balloons for my boyfriends birthday and balloons for my baby shower, and was also willing to pay her very well for her work, she cut me off on anything I tried to tell her and still refused to give me her name. Once my temper rose I told her I will be giving her a bad review on any website and social media I see her business on and I will also be going up to the store myself because I find it hard to believe that this woman (whoever she is) owns a business. Not only did she ruin my boyfriends surprise party (since I had to tell him why I was crying) she also caused me to stress while I'm almost 6 months pregnant. If y'all would like another place that blows up balloons or a decorator I would suggest going to someone else, because this woman does not deserve your money! Give your money to someone genuine. Which is not this company.

We had the absolute best experience with this catering team for our wedding! They truly handled…read moreeverything--bartenders, linens, plates, silverware--and made the entire process feel so seamless and stress-free. From the very beginning, they were incredibly patient as we worked through decisions and changes, and always made us feel supported every step of the way. Their attention to detail and organization really showed on the wedding day--everything was set up beautifully and ran so smoothly. And Tawny is simply the best! She went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and that we felt taken care of. The number of guests who came up to us saying, "That was the best meal I've ever had at a wedding!" was unbelievable. We couldn't agree more--the food was incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better team and would recommend them 100%.

Wow..Beyond the Box catering did a phenomenal job for us at our recent wedding reception! We were…read moreso impressed with everything from the delicious food, the excellent service, extra care and intentionality, and all the ways BTB was easy to work with during the 7 months of our planning. Thank you so much, Tawny, Franklin & BTB Catering! Your team executed our vision for our reception so perfectly, paying special attention to all the details. Appreciate the way you were also patient with us thru any changes that needed to be made. I really hope we get to work with BTB Catering again in the future!

This wedding venue is absolutely beautiful. There are 2 different Chapels to choose from. I chose…read morethe Woods site & had 200+ guest. Everything I rented from the venue was set up & ready to go the morning of my Wedding (stress free). They gave me a list of vendors for ideas. I ended using the bartender & security they had offered. The owners are absolutely amazing. They answered any questions I had at a timely manner, they let me change things constantly (I think I was changing things at rehearsal), they were there on wedding day for any help I needed. They are GREAT people. Kelsie (rental coordinator) is absolutely wonderful too. She helped & helped come up with ideas. She met us at there storage unit any time I asked. She let me add things and take off things without getting frustrate. She went with the flow and that was perfect for me. IF YOU PLAN ON BOOKING THIS VENUE DO IT WITHOUT ANY QUESTION. I had the wedding of my dreams here & I will recommend them to anyone & everyone!!!

Bella Woods is an absolute gift! The location is stunning -- two sites with a chapel and a…read morereception hall each. I was married at the Bella site, which is spacious and elegant. Every person raved about how beautiful it was. The option to rent your decor and centerpieces was amazing and so handy not to have to separately buy, put up, or take down on your own!! Unfortunately the decor manager was frustratingly disorganized. But the rest of the staff was world class and fell all over themselves to be helpful. I can't think of a more perfect place to have a wedding.

Do not use Stacey as your wedding planner. She's a rip off. Took my money when she didn't do one…read morething to plan my wedding. If you decided to use her, read tour contract. She will also over charge you. She will get vendors whose starting out and doesn't charge as much as one with lots of experience and Stacey will up charge $50 for her.

Stacey was my wedding planner for our wedding. To say that my wedding was amazing would be an…read moreunderstatement. As the bride and someone that wanted to focus on my guests while they were in town, I knew it was critical to hire the right person so we could keep our attention on our guests. While planning my own wedding, I realized very quickly that I needed assistance to pull off the kind of wedding we wanted. We had a shorter engagement (7 months) and by the time that I found Elegance by Stacey Allen, there were only 4-5 months left until our wedding date. I found Stacey through her website and after the consultation, I immediately I wanted to hire her for the reception part of our event. Through her previous events, I knew that she had the style and experience to pull off the wedding reception we were hoping to create for our family and friends. Stacey was available for phone calls, even during non-daytime hours, so we could discuss details. I provided pictures and we discussed small details. She clearly told me that some of my ideas, if I wanted to implement, would cost additional, which I was willing to pay for. She worked with us on budget and provided excellent ideas/workarounds for what I wanted to do. We got our linens, glassware, chivari chairs, etc from her vendors. She even worked with our florist, whom I was already under contract with, to rearrange the bouquets. We got married at a church and then held our reception offsite in downtown McKinney at the Surrey House. She handled everything. She was an angel! She took some much pressure off of my shoulders, which is exactly what you want as the bride. It is amazing to come across people that you work with that can allow you to enjoy your special day because you know that she has it. She is pro! Oh, I should add that Stacey is an extraordinarily skilled chef too. It's like a two in one (wedding designer/planner and chef). She helped me create the menu with the Surrey House and because of her amazing palate, even helped prepare the food to give it that additional flair. She got it done. My husband still talks about the goat cheese stuffed chicken from our wedding - being the typical bride, I only got to enjoy a quick bite or two. LOL Before the wedding, we did a walkthrough of the linens, how the table would look, etc. You would have to see my photographer's photos to see how amazing and romantic the room was (I will see if I can post them here). She added long flowy curtains (not sure what they are called) to add ambience to the room. The room felt magical and ethereal. Our mock run was nothing to compared to seeing the reception room so magically decorated. She helped me create the dream wedding that I wanted. She is amazing to work with, her style and creativity are out of this world, and I am so forever thankful that she worked with us. Can't recommend her enough!