Super grosera la señora que atiende. Estaba literal lavando trastes mientras me atendia. Que triste…read moreque por el mal servicio uno se desanime...

This review is long overdue, but it reflects our honest experience with this venue during our…read morewedding planning and celebration earlier this year. We first visited the venue in early April as one of several potential options for our late May wedding. When we initially called to inquire about pricing, we were informed that those details could only be discussed in person. Given the distance, I asked for at least a general idea of costs. However, Claudia, our point of contact, insisted pricing could only be discussed in person. Despite concerns, we scheduled a visit. Upon arrival, we noticed the parking area was caliche, which seemed unprofessional. There were several dogs on the property, which turned out to be living there. The palm trees were beautiful, but the landscaping was clearly in need of maintenance. The office door was difficult to open, possibly due to structural shifting--an odd first impression. During our consultation, we were quoted $85 per guest (discounted with higher attendance). Flower options were $7,500 for real or $6,500 for artificial. Bartender services were $1,350 (not including alcohol), and coordination was $1,500. There was also a ceremony setup fee of $250 and a $500 overtime charge. Tables, chairs, catering, and decor were included, but catering and bar services could not be replaced with outside vendors. Claudia offered a wooden dance floor "at no cost," which, based on previous reviews, appeared to be a standard sales tactic. She also mentioned a surprise bonus if we booked--which we never received. We decided to proceed with the venue based on the convenience of in-house services and the scenery. Payments were made via Cash App and Zelle to various individuals, which felt disorganized. Taste testing went smoothly, and they were flexible with decoration planning via FaceTime. The Wedding Experience Communication leading up to the event was lacking. The flow of the day was never clearly explained, and we had to follow up repeatedly. On the wedding day, several people acted as "coordinators," creating confusion. Moments before cake cutting, we were told we had to provide our own plates and utensils--this was never communicated. Family had to leave mid-reception to buy them. The floral setup was completed just 10 minutes before the ceremony. Many guests were not served the main course because they weren't in their seats--something we weren't warned about. The bartender left halfway through the night. His replacement admitted he didn't know how to make drinks and said the bartender had gone to the restroom--he never returned. The grass wasn't trimmed, and restrooms were dirty from the start. Some items went missing during setup, and while we reported this, there was no investigation or resolution. For a venue that charges coordination fees, the service was basic at best. Final Thoughts While our night was beautiful in many ways, the disorganization left us and several guests frustrated. It became clear that this is a family-run business operated out of a residence. That alone isn't an issue, but it explains why they require you to use their services, limiting flexibility. After the wedding, we reached out to Claudia with our concerns. She responded three weeks later, citing a vacation. While she acknowledged some issues and apologized, she often offered excuses or counterpoints. In hindsight, we would not book this venue again. Though visually appealing, it is overpriced for the level of service provided. If you're considering this location, I would recommend looking elsewhere. While it may be suitable for photography, it is not ideal for hosting a wedding

I held my wedding at Villa de Cortez. They were very helpful as it was planned within a relatively…read moreshort period of time and long distance (I am in the East coast). The place is beautifully decorated if what you seek is a "traditional" style (think red velvet curtains, chandeliers, and gold), tasteful not tacky. The staff was accomodating to a large degree (there were some limitations/rules to abide by but nothing major). I appreciated that they allowed me to bring in my own bartender (outside of wine and beer which must be served by the staff).

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I was so nervous about planning a destination wedding since I live across the country in VA…read more Valerie made the whole ceremony planning a breeze. She told me what she needed, I answered her questions, and everything came together perfectly. The rehearsal was conducted clearly and we all understood what we had to do which helped (some) with our nervousness. I am grateful to have had her help!

We are very happy with the wonderful services we received. The wedding officiant was genuine and…read morehis words during the ceremony enhanced and already perfect day. Valarie was always ready to answer any questions, too. Highly recommend South Padre Beach Ceremony!

I had hoped to have a person that would take most of the burden off of me with my elopement…read more Initially, she was really receptive. After signing the contract, it became a challenge from the photographer to the flowers and other things. I disregarded most of issues to that fact it was only an elopement. The weekend of the wedding a tropical storm was to be hitting the island. I reached out by text the Thursday before our Monday wedding as most of the rain was expected on Monday "What is the plan if it rains?" which in response I received "You can reschedule to our next available date or you can get married in the rain. It's an outdoor wedding so those are the only options. Our next available date would not be until early spring." I asked about the "plan" so I could plan accordingly. Do we need to purchase umbrellas vs rain jackets? Will the chairs still be setup so do we need to purchase towels so the guest are not sitting on wet chairs? The type of help you would expect from the wedding coordinator. I had already paid for flower and cake deliver. Had arranged for another photographer. I never intended to change the date so close to the event. I worked on my own to get towels and umbrellas. The day of the wedding, the winds were very strong, so I decided to wait until the restaurant opened to ask if they would allow us to have a quick ceremony in the small enclosed patio area. In the morning, I received a text after not hearing anything since Thursday. "I just wanted to check in and make sure you still want to proceed tonight? We have October 6th open if you wanted to hold off. But I know is you've arranged for extra photos, etc. just wanted to confirm so that I can let the crew know." to which I responded "I can't reschedule. Time wise, money wise it is not an option." Who on earth can reschedule the day of the wedding.. a cake cannot be unbaked, flowers cannot be unordered, family cannot drive back the 3 hours, etc. At 8:43am I sent another text letting her know of my plan to ask the restaurant as soon as they opened at 1100am. At 8:59 she texted and stated she needed to know by 4:45pm. At 9:39am she sent another text "please let me know about the restaurant." This is the day of my wedding, I was busy calling friends and family, praying that the restaurant would let me get married there, rearranging my hair appointment, rearranging the other photographer etc. After all this, I still was willing to chalk up the experience to the unique weather situation. I arranged with the restaurant to allow us to stand in a corner to have a quick 5 minute wedding. Keep in mind, the restaurant was open and the back area has an entrance that people come in and out. We agreed no decorations or music. I informed her of the details. On my way to get my hair and makeup, I get a call from the restaurant informing me they had a man come in and request to put an arch up and that they had to tell him no. I said of course as I had agreed with the manager no decorations or music. This was the response I received after I inquired about who this person was "My husband went to look at parking and ask if he could set up so that you could have a nice wedding if you don't want that I will let him know. They had no issue with it as we know the owners very well." I think this was by far the most unprofessional portion of the whole ordeal. While the other things bothered me, I think I would have not been compelled to write a review if not for this response. Obviously, just because you know the owners does not give you the right to use their business in any other way than what was agreed on. Obviously, the manager was not on board as I got a call. The "if you don't want" is disrespectful as I didn't DECIDE this -this was the agreement by a very gracious business since the business is open to other customers. For the price, I didn't get a venue, wedding coordination but got some mediocre photograph. Super grateful I did not decide to cancel the other photographer, and we managed to get some awesome storm photos. The roads flooded but my guests made it home safely. At the end of everything, no text or email about anything about congratulations or apologies for all the added stress.

My friend tried to use Wendi for her upcoming wedding, and after signing a contract, Wendi dropped…read moreher as a client due to her religion. My friend is a satanist, but she *didn't* ask for a satanic ceremony, she specifically asked for a non-religious one. Wendi decided she wasn't comfortable with my friend's religion, even though it had no impact on the services being requested. I would never hire Wendi for anything due to her discriminating against people because of their religion.