Now that my husband and I have settled into life together I can do this review. My mom did a review…read moresome time ago but this is from my perspective! When I came to Jupiter Garden for a tour back in March 2024. I felt like it was the right place. We looked at many places, but this place fit our budget. I worked with Amber Williams, who coordinated everything, with which I had a great experience. She was with me every step of the way in planning. She went out of her way to get me information on anything I asked about. My wedding date was set for October 12, 2024. Everything ran smoothly up until a week and a half before my date. I received a call from Terry Badmus (the owner) stating that they let her go, which I was disappointed about. It's a business, and things happen. What I didn't like was that it seemed that I had to start my contract from scratch. I had received a text saying that I had a remaining balance, but everything was paid in full months before. I had to have an additional meeting with the owner to go over my whole contract. During this meeting, I was told I didn't have enough servers, had to pay additional for that, and was told one of the rooms we had was an additional 800. We opted out due to that additional charge not being part of the budget, and we still had catering, photographers, and videographers to pay for. And he was a bit unprofessional when it came to Amber. I didn't appreciate his berating of her service provided when I had a wonderful experience with her. He had another young lady take over for Amber. The young lady's name is Hiqmah, and although very nice, she dressed unprofessionally for our first meeting with the owner for the final walk-through as well as on the day of my wedding. On the rehearsal/setup day, we had to unexpectedly share that time with another bride and her family. It was frustrating because it was my time, and we got double booked. On the wedding day, we ran into some issues with tables and chairs for my guests, but the staff worked well to fix the issues before the guests arrived. Overall, my wedding was a success! The wedding ceremony took place in the garden courtyard, and the reception was inside. Pros: Decorum is included, and you get to pick what you want; it's spacious and accommodating for up to 200 persons; you can bring in your own food and or catering; you can do any additional decorations you want; staff was friendly and accommodating; dressing rooms were nice but could use a slight update. Cons: no kitchen, fridge, etc.; not many restrooms for a lot of guests; restrooms need an update.

For my wedding and it was the worst chose I could have ever made. Lack of professionalism. Over…read moreserved my entire family and friends including two minors. Claims they have security there and that wasn't the case. I ran around all night doing there "jobs" and couldn't find anyone who actually worked for the venue the entire evening after the reception started. Lastly, they proceeded to lock all my stuff I thought as decorations and put it in there storage closet. Pretending they didn't know it wasn't their stuff. You cannot trust these people with your money or belongings let alone family members.

Our friends got married at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This was my first time here…read more It was such a pretty wedding ceremony and reception. It seems like there are both multiple ceremony and reception areas within the venue. The ceremony was in the lay family garden, which has a nearby parking lot but is hidden between winding pathways, greenery, and water features. You don't get any sense that you're minutes away from the parking lot from the garden. The ceremony was in the Alex Camp House, which contrary to what it sounds like, is not indoors. The indoor area in the building is sectioned off into smaller rooms making it unsuitable for a reception. The reception is held out on the back patio and grounds immediately surrounding it. The Alex Camp House is walking distance from the lay family garden so that was nice for all the ladies in heels.

My groom and I got married at the Dallas Arboretum in a small garden called the Pecan Parterre. It…read morewas absolutely beautiful, and perfect for our private ceremony. My coordinator for the day. Alisa, was so sweet and kind and did everything to make sure things ran smoothly. It couldn't have possibly been a more wonderful experience!

Excellent work, my bride and I were stunned with the decore, i will definitely hire them again for…read moremy next event

These sweet ladies did a beautiful job on our balloon set up! They did the balloons the exact way…read morewe wanted and made it look so beautiful and elegant! The entrance to our home looked so beautiful with the balloons and backdrop they created! I would definitely recommend them to anyone! Any left over balloons they had, they didn't waste and tried to use for additional decor. We will definitely be using them again! Thank you for your amazing work!!

My now-husband and I knew absolutely nothing about weddings one year ago. Neither of us had ever…read morebeen in a wedding party and we were both the first of our siblings to get married. Amanda & Elizabeth were amazing at helping us plan the perfect wedding. They answered all of our questions in a timely fashion and provided us with amazing suggestions for vendors. Amanda was easy to get a hold of, whether by email, phone call, or text. After Yes provided us with helpful spreadsheets for staying on budget and on track to getting everything done before the big day. The true measure of how helpful they are is that my husband can not stop raving about our wedding, saying how it was better than he expected and how he felt each vendor was more than worth what we paid them, all of which I attribute to After Yes. The two weeks leading up to our big day I was cool as a cucumber: no meltdowns, no crying, no stressing out. Without After Yes I doubt any of that would have been true. Even the day of the wedding went off without a hitch and without me feeling like I had to worry about anything going off as planned. I could go on and on and on and on but suffice it to say I think After Yes is an investment you will truly not regret.

From the owner: You've recently said yes to the love of your life. Now before you say I do, let the wedding experts…read moreat After Yes help with the wedding planning process ahead. After Yes is a wedding planning boutique located at The Bell Jar in Dallas, Texas offering distinctive weddings for the not so average bride. We are dedicated to making your vision a reality, creating an unforgettable event. Services: Wedding Day Coordination, Partial Wedding Planning, Full Service Wedding Production, Dress Cleaning and Preservation.

Working with Katie and her team at As You Wish was honestly the best decision we made for our…read morewedding. We worked with them for about a year and a half, and they were so patient, open minded, and incredibly detail oriented the entire time. They really listened to what we wanted while also keeping us organized, on track, and making sure everything still felt elevated and classy. Katie and her team were always there to answer all of our questions and truly became our biggest advocates throughout the entire planning process. They even took the time to get to know our parents, which meant so much to us, and helped build trust with them along the way. It made the whole experience feel seamless and supported for everyone involved. They also went above and beyond in ways we didn't even expect. Katie and her team helped us find venues that weren't even on our original list and somehow just knew what would be the right fit for us. Katie has this amazing ability to light up a room and make you feel confident in every decision you're making together, which is honestly one of the best things you could ask for in a wedding planner. What meant the most to us was how much effort Katie and her team put into understanding all of our wedding rituals. Having an Indian wedding, this was really important to us, and they took the time to learn, respect, and execute everything so thoughtfully. It made us feel so seen and taken care of throughout the entire process. Katie and her team really went above and beyond with every detail that went into our wedding. I remember people asking me if I was nervous, and I would always say no because I fully trusted Katie and her team to pull off the best wedding weekend possible, and that is exactly what they did. They helped us build our dream team of vendors, and everything came together so seamlessly because of them. Anytime someone asks about our wedding weekend, we always say it exceeded our expectations and that is all thanks to Katie and her team. Could not recommend As You Wish more!

The Real-Life DREAMMAKERS…read more There are truly no words that could ever adequately do justice to the magic that is Katie and her team at As You Wish. The name says it all because Katie and her team genuinely have a way of making your every wish come true. In our culture, weddings are something parents begin dreaming about long before their children even enter the world, and Katie and her team understood the weight and meaning of that from the very beginning. When it came time for my own wedding, there was truly no one else we could have imagined trusting with the most important and special moments of our lives. As someone who had never really pictured what my own wedding day would look like, and who struggles with analysis paralysis and decision-making, Katie was an absolute godsend. She was endlessly patient and helped me uncover what I actually wanted, even when I couldn't put it into words. I also struggle to visualize how individual concepts will come together, and Katie and her team went above and beyond to make everything tangible, from beautiful design boards to taking me in person to touch fabrics, see layouts, and experience table designs firsthand. They never once made an idea feel too big, too complicated, or impossible. Instead, their response was always, "Let's make it happen." And they did. Again and again, they brought ideas to life in ways that somehow surpassed even what I had imagined. One of the most special parts of the entire process was watching Katie and my dad work hand in hand to bring this wedding to life. My dad can certainly get carried away with ideas , but even the things that others might have deemed impossible, Katie and her team found a way to make happen. She never made us feel like we had to sacrifice or compromise. When I told her I was having 19 bridesmaids, she didn't even blink, she leaned all the way in and celebrated the love and the magnitude of it all. And Katie and her team didn't just help create our wedding. They helped make our entire wedding journey unforgettable. They brought our engagement party to life and planned the most incredible bachelorette weekend in Park City. When I told Katie I didn't want our ballroom to feel like a hotel ballroom, she basically said, "Say less." And somehow, a hotel ballroom was transformed into an actual wonderland, with carpeting installed and every detail elevated so completely that it felt like we had stepped into an entirely different world. And they did not stop at the transformation of the ballroom. There were fireworks, a drone show, a personalized Pixar animation film, a surprise flash mob, light up Bollywood dancers, laser light shows, two incredible bands, the most fun DJ, endless eats and treats, a perfume bar, a custom donut wall, a personalized putt putt course, a bangle bazaar, a haiku station, a vintage photobooth, custom hotel key cards, color smoke bombs, AND SO MUCH MORE. Every detail was completely unexpected, incredibly thoughtful, and so uniquely us. It was truly unparalleled and one of a kind. Most importantly, Katie and her team beautifully and seamlessly blended our two cultures into an incredible four-day Indian-American wedding celebration. It was everything we could have hoped for and more, and truly something I believe only they could have executed with such thoughtfulness, beauty, and intention. Katie is present every step of the way. She is one of the most responsive, organized, and genuinely incredible people I have ever met, and I am still in awe of how she manages to do it all. When wedding planning inevitably became overwhelming, she was the person who grounded me, brought me back to what mattered, and reminded me that at the heart of everything was my husband and me. She made sure our wedding was not just beautiful, but ours. She intentionally created moments for the two of us, protected the things that mattered most to us, and always made sure we were getting the experience we truly wanted. There is truly no one better than Katie and the As You Wish team.

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.

I reached out to Dallas Palms via email on April 10, 2025, to share our concerns privately. As of…read moreApril 22, there has been no response, so I am posting this review to help inform other couples. We held our wedding on March 29, 2025, with over 500 guests, including many who traveled from out of state and internationally. While the celebration was memorable in many ways, it was due largely to the hard work of our family and the patience of our guests. Unfortunately, there were several issues with the venue that significantly impacted our experience. * Venue Access: We were promised full use of the Bellaire room, but only received access to half due to construction. We were not made aware of the final changes until the day of the event. This impacted layout and vendor setup, leading to unexpected additional costs. * Power Accessibility: Several electrical outlets were not functioning, creating complications for our vendors. * Restroom Conditions: Restrooms were not cleaned or maintained during the event and lacked hot water. Multiple guests brought this to our attention. * Weather Contingency: A tent was discussed in early planning as a complimentary option in the event of rain. We were later told--one day before the wedding--that it would cost $10,000 and had to be arranged a week in advance. Unfortunately, it rained during the event, and no coverage was provided. * Safety Concerns: During the rainstorm, staff began mopping the floors while guests sought shelter, and no wet floor signs were posted. This created safety concerns. * Seating Plan Issues: A detailed seating chart and layout were sent via email and reviewed during our walkthrough. On the wedding day, the plan was not followed. When we asked for clarification, the coordinator - Cathy, said she never received it, despite email confirmation on March 11th. * A/V Services: We paid $811 for six TVs to display our short film and seating plan. The TVs were non-functional during the event, and the on-site technician was not present. We were informed for the first time that our external DJ was expected to manage the venue's equipment, which was not part of the agreement. * Security and Staffing: We were told there would be two security officers, but only one was present. Several tables, including key family seating, were missing. The day-of coordinator, Cathy - was unavailable at critical times, and our family had to step in to support logistics during the storm. We paid over $35,000 and took many steps to confirm details in advance, including sending a comprehensive planning booklet and email follow-ups. Despite that, the event day was marked by disorganization and unfulfilled commitments. Our wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. We had hoped for a smooth and professional experience. I'm sharing this review so others can make informed decisions when selecting a venue for such an important occasion. (Please check Google Reviews if you'd like to see supporting videos)

I'm writing this as a family member who helped plan a wedding at Dallas Palms on March 29, 2025…read more Despite paying over $35,000 and planning for months, the venue fell short in major ways--limited access to the space we were promised, dirty restrooms, broken A/V, and poor communication. Half the event was held outside, and when it rained, there was no contingency plan. The owner's only solution was to tell our guests--many of whom flew in from around the world--to go home. We reached out privately and never received a response. I hope this helps others make an informed decision.

Hot AF! No AC currently and it's hot! Middle of summer on a Sunday and every one and their mother…read moreis here . . . . Literally! (Haha, I crack myself up. Must be the heat.) they got a really great guy at the front counter with an amazing and positive attitude and so good with games with the kids. Never heard of the Zombie tag game but the kids loved it. Fans throughout to keep the parents cool. Our annual stop when we are in town and the kids loved it as always. A little workout midday to wear them out is always a bonus. Located inside Firewheel definitely bring your kids in! ***upon further review I assume the owner is cheap because the recurring theme is to turn the AC off in the summer time. Sad! You charge enough and have enough customers to make it comfortable for your patrons. Will report to the County/City Public Health Board. We will see if the fine is cheaper.

Fun for kids and adults who act like kids! Like me! If the kids and I are in Texas, we're going to…read moreObstacle Warrior Kids! The Good: Are you and your kids active? Do you watch Ninja Warriors? Then this is the spot for you! Indoor facility with a variety of obstacles for kids that adults can also partake in, just gotta sign a waiver. Groupon usually has group packages and they also have birthday parties here. I saw one going on yesterday and the staff assisting the party was awesome! Areas for the tiny ninjas too The Bad: They just got swamp coolers, air conditioning either wasn't working or they just didn't use it. Either way you came to sweat so it's really not that bad. Also, the foam bricks will get you all dusty and possibly in the eye, I speak from experience. Just be cautious. You signed the wavier. The Ugly: bathrooms but their bathrooms. Cope. Fantastic place, I will always bring my kids here during summer vacations to Texas!