Welp! Another gorgeous wedding venue far up North. What the heck. Y'all, it was torrential downpour…read moreraining 10 minutes before the wedding ceremony started. On our drive up here I kept thinking "man I hope it stops raining." And sure enough, the skies cleared. I couldn't believe how gorgeous the venue was when we arrived! You walk out to the ceremony benches and it looked k like you were in a different part of the country. Unreal! So glad the weather cleared up for gorgeous photos. And the reception was set up beautifully.

We had such a wonderful wedding experience here at Stone Crest in March! Ryan was always super…read moreresponsive anytime we had questions, and the entire planning and layout process was easy and organized. Everything was ready for us the morning of the wedding, which made the day feel so smooth and stress-free. Nichole Alexander was also incredible to work with. Before the wedding, she let me quickly bring in some décor pieces to test in the aisle area, which I really appreciated. On the wedding day, she was so helpful directing our large wedding party of 8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen and answering any questions that came up throughout the day. The entire team was friendly, organized, and genuinely helpful, and we're so grateful for everything they did to make our wedding day amazing!

Avalon Legacy Ranch is a beautiful venue for a wedding!…read more Came into McKinney for a wedding at this spot and the weather was really showing off this day. We had a shuttle take us from the Downtown McKinney area to the venue and it was a short-ish ride through ranches and open spaces. Once we arrived, the venue was beautifully laid out. We walked through where the reception would be (an indoor and outdoor concept) and went to where the ceremony was held. The wedding was held in the afternoon at the perfect time where it wasn't too hot and had a nice breeze rolling through the trees. The space where the ceremony was in relation to where the reception was isn't too far of a walk and, although not heel friendly, it wasn't too bad. There are many great spots to take photos at and to also hangout in between the ceremony and reception. The staff working the event was super nice and helpful the whole night. The venue itself was such a beautiful space for such a special life event.

We attended a wedding here last night and still can't stop smiling at what a beautiful venue this…read morewas! It had a beautiful open air chapel with fun sliding barn doors at the entrance. Walk back on the compressed gravel trail to the main building and the reception was on the huge covered porch. There were space heaters mounted up above and put out just the right amount of heat on a coolish but beautiful evening. Great lighting on the patio, room for the double sided buffet line, tables and chairs for the reception attendees and just the right amount of room for the DJ and dance floor. I'm not sure how many guests were in attendance but I would guess around 150 or so. The inside powder room was adorable, complete with a pull chain to flush. Outdoors in the patio were more bathrooms for the cowboys and cowgirls in attendance. The overall vibe was comfortable- rustic and romantic, like you were in a beautiful wooded private space. Close enough to the city, but so fun to drive in and see cows in the field right next to the entry road!

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!

The entire north Texas area was at one time one of the largest cotton producers in the United…read moreStates. This cotton mill manufactured the largest amount of denim material in the world at one time. The structure sat abandoned for years until enterprising entrepreneurs repurposed it as office space and venue. I recommend you visit to inspect the " bones" of the original construction. Artifacts of it's former manufacturing self are strewn about. Check it out!

This is a cute venue. I love the history behind it. Although it's a bit high priced compared to…read moreother places when you look at space, ceiling height, accommodations etc. In the reception area the ceiling is lower than other places and there's a lot of pillars that make the space seem cramped. The lighting where they request you to set up the wedding party table is very dimly lit so you'll need to bring some sort of lighting. There isn't a ton of parking so make sure your guests carpool. You're required to use caterers off their list. I think the list had about 6-7 on it. The room they offer for weddings inside is a hallway. Literally a hallway. It's definitely not worth the $1,500 price tag they put on it. I would recommend using the outdoor space if you can. It's spacious and looks like a spot you'd have a wedding. It's perfect for an October wedding! The woman who showed us the venue spent maybe ten minutes with us. We felt a little rushed. But then again it was 7pm so maybe she was ready to go home. We never did get a follow up call or email from her. I didn't quite get that warm feeling from them. It felt very corporate. They book up pretty quick so you'll want to schedule your date here way in advance. Overall a cute place to have a wedding. Just make sure you hire someone to bring in lighting and you book your wedding not in peak season or you'll have to book two years out. Update: I received a message from the woman who did my tour. 1) She addressed me as Samantha. My name is Stefanie. Therefore she showed a lack of attention to detail 2) She stated she was in a hurry because she was showing 2 groups at the same time. During our tour she told us we were the last group and there was no one here so we were free to wander around wherever. We never saw a second group or couple looking around. 3) She was confused by my comment about lack of parking. Due to her lack of information and not telling us they apparently have a second parking lot, how were we to know there was additional parking elsewhere other than the one small lot we saw when we pulled in? 4) Regarding the head table. During our tour she told us that's where they put the head table. There was no comment about it being able to be elsewhere. She said that's where it will be set up for your event so it didn't even sound negotiable. My review still stands.

We decided to choose this venue basically for the house pool. We stayed from Thursday to Friday,…read moreout before midnight. I had asked if the place was going to be cleaned before we stayed the night with some of the bridal party and their child. Nate informed us that it would, unfortunately it was not. There was still a suit left in the grooms quarters, walking around the main house bare footed turned my feet black, and there were tons of WASPS inside and outside of the place we are supposed to be sleeping with a three year old. I must say not impressed. Also, the pool guy showed up out of the blue and was trying to get us out of the pool so he could shock it, and wait for two hours... why wasn't he informed that we were staying there? Their decor package is so pricey for them to not even have enough center pieces for all of the tables they have and you can't use some of the items either unless you pay more. The package ends up being over $700 when they tack on taxes. I understand I choose to get married in August, it's off season so it's cheaper, but it is definitely hot outside and inside at the barn. Bring box fans because there is barely any circulation. The vendor list needs a revamp as well. Some vendors are all the way in Fort Worth! Other vendors don't contact you back. There are only three vendors for alcohol, that you MUST choose from and the only one I could get ahold of was HD liquid catering and they basically robbed me, but you can't get ahold of toasts and timelines and DFW bartending responds about two weeks after you first contact them. All in all, thankfully everyone had a good time, even though there was an infestation of all sorts of wasps, Johnny was the main guy we had the pleasure working with for our ceremony since Nate was on a cruise, unfortunately he got stung. Melissa barn is a beautiful venue but having all of the wasps around my guests was very nerve wracking because you never know who is allergic and you definitely don't want a wasp sting on your wedding day.

I can't say enough good things about The Melissa Barn. Nate was on it that's for sure. He is very…read moreresponsive and reliable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. We had our wedding here two days ago and everything was beautiful! Thank you so much Nate and The Melissa Barn! -Lyndsie&Shaun

They are no longer operating at this Location. Ghosted after…read morerequesting my deposit as they were no longer able to host my wedding. Actually, I did not find out from them but another vendor and even when I inquired they never responded. Never email or called me back

We ate here at the Mother's Day buffet. The place is nice and I love the chandeliers. The staff…read moreis very sweet. The food was very disappointing. Eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes were cold. I didn't see any salt and pepper. I could not eat cold potatoes at all. . Ketchup would have helped. , but there was none. The pastries and fruit were fine. The only thing that was really great was the cream brûlée French toast. Too expensive for what we were served. I doubt We will be returning. It seems they had little experience in how to run a successful buffet. I hope they can do better in the future because it has potential. I wish them luck, but it will be a pass for us in the future.

Can NOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD of this DJ he did everything professionally and such a joy to- did wedding…read moreprocessional /reception/ outdoor lighting/ uplights / personal monogram love love love and you won't be sorry - it was a 10 plus experience!!' Book book book !!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Aaron as the entertainment for our wedding, and we couldn't…read morehave asked for a better experience. From start to finish, Aaron brought the energy, enthusiasm, and expertise that made our wedding reception truly unforgettable. As a DJ, Aaron did an exceptional job personalizing the music to our tastes. He took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a playlist that perfectly captured the vibe we were going for. Not only that, but Aaron also seamlessly incorporated our guests' song requests, ensuring that everyone had a chance to hit the dance floor and dance to their favorite tunes. In addition to their skills as a DJ, Aaron also served as a fantastic MC for the evening. His charismatic personality and polished professionalism shone through as he guided our guests through the evening's festivities, from introductions to special dances and cake cutting. One of the things that impressed us most about Aaron was his attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to make our wedding day special. He took the time to meet with us beforehand to discuss our music preferences and detailed out our reception timeline, and then executed everything flawlessly on the big day. Aaron also made sure that our officiant (a friend who we asked to perform our ceremony for us) was coached to help guide our guests with the correct queues to help transition everything seamlessly. To anyone in search of the perfect DJ/MC for their wedding or special event, look no further than Aaron at Uptown Sound. His talent, professionalism, and infectious energy will undoubtedly take your celebration to the next level. Thank you, Aaron, for being such an integral part of our special day!