I used Karen from RK Meetings for a partial wedding planning service and honestly don't know how I…read morewould have finished my wedding with a smile on my face without her! We started planning together 30 days before my wedding and even though I had 95% of my vendors selected she was still so worth it! Karen called every vendor to review the contract, made sure they were aware of timelines and made sure they all new NOT to contact me with a problem the day of the wedding. One of the best feelings was someone asking me "When is the cake cutting?" and me being able to say "I have no idea, go ask my wedding planner!" I'm such a planner that I thought it would be hard to release the reigns, but Karen was so knowledgeable with so much experience that I knew I could truly just enjoy the day! Thank Karen!

Karen and Abi saved my wedding. There were so many moments when I thought that all the million…read moremoving pieces going into a wedding were going to ruin the big day. They came through every time. They were part-time therapists, part-time mediators, part-time boss babes, and somehow still full-time wedding planners. You only get married once and when you do it is all about the team that you have to help you make it happen. I'm telling you right now that you will not and cannot go wrong with RK Weddings & Events. The time leading up to the day will be hectic. The day will be filled with nerves. And you want to do nothing the day after. They are with you the entire way. Hire them now because they saved my life.

It's hard to completely put into words just how amazing Wendy Kidd is. I first met her at the…read moreMcKinney Bridal Show in January of 2012. I'd just gotten engaged two weeks prior, but told myself that I didn't need a wedding planner. Silly me. :) Fast forward to May, when I was just beginning to rip my hair out. My wedding location (both ceremony and reception) was held in a small town, with hardly any wedding-related resources. Thank goodness Wendy was available for our October date because I really don't know what I would've done without her. She's completely in-the-know and paired us with some incredibly amazing vendors that we would've never found on our own. Her personality and spirit is so warm and inviting that you end up wanting her to be your very best friend. She took each of my annoying emails and phone calls in stride, immediately going to work solving all of my problems (which, in the end, weren't really problems). Our wedding day went off without a hitch, as they say. Wendy and her team made sure that the entire day was perfect for us and our families and we are so, so happy that we chose to work with her!

We got the elite wedding planner package with Brooke; our wedding was May 29th 2016, just a few…read moredays ago! For over a year, Brooke worked closely with me and my husband to plan the best possible wedding for our budget. We live in California but had our wedding in Texas, where I grew up. Brooke was such a great wedding planner. It's hard to believe that it's over. We were very calm the whole week leading up to and during the wedding weekend knowing that she had everything under control. It was a long year filled with crazy meetings and discussions about minutiae. Thanks to her patience and attention to detail, she made sure everything reflected what we wanted. Our family and friends were very impressed with the execution and won't stop talking about how it was the nicest wedding they ever attended, and we can't wait to see the professional photos that I just know will be amazing. Thank you EED!

A pleasure to work with. Very professional and talented. Will definitely call for future events!!!read more

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This is the most stunning arrangement I have ever received!! The flowers are so fresh and…read morefragrant!! Just gorgeous!!!

Everything about my Valentine's Bouquet said "This was made by someone who really cared" I cannot…read morestop looking at them, the contrast design everything! This is a true artist here, a real expression brought to life! Plus! Knowing my boyfriend, I'm pretty sure this florist didn't have much notice in advance. Truly God given Talent

Words can't even express how appreciative I am working with One Love Events. From the brainstorming…read moreto the day of the actually party everything was taken care of to ensure my son's 18th party went as planned. They arrived on time for setup and stayed to the end. They are professional, organized and attentive. They treated our party as if it was their own personal party so we could see the dedication and drive to make it a success. Looking forward to working with them again in the future. Keep up the great work!!!

Worth. Every. Penny…read more My husband and I used One Love Events for our wedding this past September (pictures below) and we still think it was the best decision we made. I found One Love Events on Yelp while searching for wedding coordinators. And, let me just say, if you are getting married you NEED a "day of" wedding coordinator. My husband was skeptical about hiring a wedding coordinator, but even he was completely onboard after meeting with Delina and Whitney. Who's going to put out your decorations while you're getting your hair/makeup done with bridal party? Who is going to queue the music or musicians? Who is going to sit at the venue for hours and receive all the vendors, because someone has to be there (flowers, caterers, cake, etc)? If you're like me, your family and friends are going to be in your wedding and logistically you need them in other places. Also, who is going to pack up all of your gifts, decorations, food/cake at the end of the night and put it in someone's car for you? Believe me, you don't want your friends and family stuck with these tasks when they could be enjoying your wedding with you. One Love Event staff handled all of this us! I admit I was a little nervous contacting One Love Events at first because they did not have any "Yelp recommended" reviews. But, let me just say, they were completely legit and professional. Delina and Whitney have been doing this for years. We hired them just for "day of" wedding coordinator services, but we got more than just "day of" services. We had pre-wedding meetings, calls/texts, and just a lot of communication before the wedding. I think they sent us vendor recommendations and a checklist too. Plus, Delina helped run the rehearsal the night before the wedding and collected all the wedding decorations. Also, if you're worried a wedding coordinator will cost a fortune, you're not alone. My husband and I paid for everything ourselves and wanted the most for our money. I called another 5 Star rated wedding coordinator company here on Yelp and I think they quoted like $3,000-$5,000 for only one staff member. Crazy. One Love showed up with at least 3 people that I saw and One Love was way, way, way more affordable than $3,000 for one coordinator. They also let you pay in installments and I was able to pay everything online. To sum it up, be a wise bride or groom and book them immediately!

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.

when i first started looking for a venue, i was dead set on a different one. there was no changing…read moremy mind. something told me to look around some more. and i found the hidden jewel. this is the most amazing place. after my wedding 10/30/2021 i was so pleased! i am so glad i went with this venue! if you don't look here, check it out and book it.... you're missing out! jc is the MOST amazing guy, which is who owns the venue.. is there more then a 5 stars to pick from cause they get 100 stars!!!

Fantastic place to host prom! We had the prom for Blue Ridge High School at the Hidden Jewel this…read moreyear, and it was perfect. As one of the class sponsors in charge of organizing the event, I was so thankful for the Hidden Jewel--they helped me plan the layout of the event, organized a casino night for the kids, and took care of ALL the decorations. It was such a great feeling to walk in the door and have everything ready to go! The decor was beautiful and the kids had a fantastic time. I wholeheartedly recommend this venue for any school looking to host prom! 10/10

We just celebrated my sister-in-law's wedding at The Hills of Luella, and I cannot recommend this…read morevenue highly enough. Mom and pop shop that does a great start to finish job. Amanda and her entire team were amazing from start to finish. Their communication throughout the planning process was outstanding, and they went above and beyond to make everything seamless. They provided so much of the décor, which took a huge weight off our shoulders. Every staff member was incredibly professional--well-dressed, polite, and respectful. So many "yes ma'am, no ma'am" moments paired with truly genuine service. Even the security guard was wonderful and added to the sense of professionalism and safety. The venue itself is stunning. The outdoor spaces are beautiful, and the indoor areas are just as gorgeous. Everything was clean, organized, and so accommodating. If you're planning a wedding, this is absolutely the place to do it. Truly a 10/10 experience!

We had the most beautiful and magical wedding at the Hills of Luella on 6/27/2025. The venue is…read moreabsolutely jaw dropping and gorgeous and the perfect backdrop to your special day. Amanda who owns the venue is absolutely amazing and so attentive and kind and will help you bring your dreams to life and make sure your wedding day is perfect. Could not recommend this place enough!

Barbara is the coordinator you could only dream of. She is quick to respond (sometimes within…read moreminutes via email), and extremely organized. I had her as my day-of coordinator and she kept us on schedule and ran interference when need be! She was there for every request I had, and even came through with bug spray when I was getting bitten by mosquitos while taking photos outside. Now that's what I call being prepared. I really couldn't have done it without her. PS Check out her reviews on Wedding Wire and Thumbtack (where I hired her)- they are fantastic!

My husband and I were VERY fortunate to have hired Barbara as our Day-of-Coordinator. We were…read morelooking for someone who is a good listener, responsive, organized, and affordable - Barbara was all of those things. Honestly, we didn't know where to begin with planning and she really helped us step back and see the whole picture... and at the same time be able to help us iron out the details. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is having a wedding. Thank YOU Barbara for making our lives so less stressful :)