I saw Bella Donna while on a bike ride thru the Adriatica private residential complex in McKinney,…read moreTX, along Virginia Pkwy, near 75 Central Xpwy. It was not open, so my review is a bit shallow. It was overcast & cool during my stop here. The lake is nice, no floating trash, residents are quiet & peaceful. There is 5 story parking structure near this chapel, and a large smooth cement pad to create a reception tent, etc. 2 different wedding photographers were here getting photos.

We could not have picked a more perfect and beautiful place for our wedding ceremony. Bella Donna…read moreChapel is simply exquisite. The staff was wonderful to work with and we would not have changed a thing! Be sure to ring the bell after your wedding ceremony! it's an amazing experience and so much fun!! Angela & Cory Wrenn October 10, 2025

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!

The Little Wren Chapel was beautiful an it's just the right size for small to medium size wedding…read more They have a beautiful out door area that's set up for guest for a reception. Inside the reception building they have comfortable seating in one area they have an area an inside that can be set up for you to have a meal area also there is a bar section. One downfall is there is only ONE bathroom which to me is an issue. When you have 50-150 people there an there is one bathroom an people have to wait for it that's no go for me. Second downfall for me is that I'm disabled an trying to walk from parking lot to the sidewalk is rough, all the little stones makes walking with a cane difficult. Beside that the staff is polite an are accommodating. Sorry I missed getting pictures of the actual chapel it's super cute.

The rapper little wren did preside over the ceremony. The pop and lock music was amazingread more

I'm writing this review from the perspective of a wedding guest at River Road Venue. I attended a…read morewedding here in early November and it was wonderful. The location in Anna, TX is remote enough to make it feel secluded. Set off a country road, there is plenty of open field parking. From what I could see, there was the main reception building and the outdoor wedding space was across the creek. Upon arrival to the reception area, very nice, top of the line golf carts were waiting to chauffeur guests to the outdoor ceremony area. The ceremony took place outdoors past a small creek where there was a quaint bridge. The seating was set up in neat rows where the centerpiece had a lovely antique chandelier. There was also a mic set up and outdoor speakers so the vows could be easily heard as well as music to bookend the ceremony. Our friends who got married are huge Anglophiles and they chose "London Calling" by The Clash to take their first walk down the aisle as man and wife. Great touch! For the reception, the building has lots of long tables and some round ones. There was also a dance floor space. The only thing I would say here, is I wish there were some noise abatement measures. While there were speakers to amplify the toasts and speeches, the large space was too boomy to hear with clarity. Other than that, the space was very nice. There are also rooms to the sides of the main room for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to get ready. The restrooms were also very clean and well maintained. Overall, I thought River Road Venue was a lovely place to attend a wedding and had beautiful grounds. I would definitely love to attend another wedding here again sometime.

Me and my partner went here to view the property for a potential wedding venue…read more I had contracted Lori the day before hoping to get a last minute tour and she was very accommodating and was quick to send us prices and scheduled a tour. As soon as me and my partner walked in we felt welcomed. As part of the LGBT community we have ran into some issues with finding a place to get married in with vendors and venues not even responding to our inquiries it was a refreshing change of pace to feel welcomed. We toured the place and everything was clearly laid out of what was included and what was extra. We completely loved the tour and it is our top choice currently with expectations of putting a deposit down in late July.

We went to a lively wedding last night at this venue…read more First the good, aesthetics were beautiful. Grounds were very photogenic and well kept. Parking was plentiful. They chapel was separate from the reception area. Very comfortable. The backdrop for the ceremony was sweet. After the ceremony, the guests walked over to the reception area on a nice paved walkway. The back lawn had turf instead of real grass so walking around that area was easy. We went into the building for cocktails and appetizers. Here's where I had issues. If you are not going to let guests sit down at the dinner tables, for whatever reason, provide seating elsewhere. There was no seating available in the cocktail area or outside. Have some conversation areas. Have a couple of fire pits for February weddings and events. Weddings have elderly guests. Elderly guests need to sit. One bar. When you have 150 people for a wedding, provide more than one bar. Standing in line is not a pleasant experience. Especially when after you get your drink and appetizer, there is nowhere to sit for an hour or so. Now back to the good. The food. I saw one of the servers had Patriot Pig on her shirt so I'm assuming that is where the BBQ came from. It was The Best wedding food we've experienced. The brisket was moist and fabulous. I asked the server in the buffet line for a piece with some fat and he didn't look at me like I was crazy. The green beans were flavorful. Mac and cheese was homemade as were the mashed potatoes. Desserts, little banana puddings, 5 stars. Little apple pies, 1 star, not done at all. I'm not sure where the naked wedding cake came from but it was delicious! The DJ kept things moving but like always in these large barn style venues, the sound was terrible. The staff was all very kind and helpful. The bartenders remained professional even with a constant line all night. Overall a lovely venue with just a couple of misses. Sorry, not many photos.

Having been a guest at this venue for Weddings as well as being a wedding coordinator this venue is…read morea dream! From a guest perspective its an absolutely stunning backdrop for a romantic and elegant wedding and also provides great space and accommodations for when the party really starts rocking. As a vendor this venue flows so naturally and allows space for all vendors to have their own operating area out of the way of guests and viewing area. The venue is a family owned and operated business and they are so involved and invested in their brides and guests - you simply can't ask for better service! This venue is stunning and any bride or guest lucky enough to get married or attend a wedding at this venue should count their blessings!

Beautiful venue paid IN FULLL. And no contact from planning team that was included in our wedding…read morecontract. Not sure who to blame, me or Walters. After trying to reach out MULTIPLE times with no response, I finally was able to get a real human on the phone. I hope things get resolved.. just be careful booking this venue, just know your commutations are going to be super delayed from what you are told. Will update, but SUPER disappointed as of now.

Great venue outside of town in a rural setting. Indoor wedding and reception are possible here…read more They also have a couple of wonderful outdoor options as well. Windows provide great lighting and the outdoor lighting is wonder. If you need a location you should consider this one. Uber service is available and Denton provides multiple hotel options.

Judy was an angel above and beyond making my daughter's day a memory we will cherish. From the…read morehistorical chapel to the twinking lights to the fire pit for kids to roast smores. Best day ever!

Please read the entire review, as there are both positive and negative comments…read more Ever After Chapel in Aubrey, Texas has charm and unique character. The building is 150 years old with original wood, windows, and flooring. The chapel itself needs little to nothing to have a beautiful ceremony. I would recommend you ONLY rent out only this portion of the venue. If you choose to rent out the entire place for the day please continue to read. Lets begin with the parking, very limited and there are no designated signs where the parking is. It is a grassy field on the southwest side of the chapel.The outside (yard) has great twinkling lights and a firepit (you need to provide your own wood.) You are able to use outside vendors, DJ, and photographers. If you rent a dance floor you must use the one Judy (manages the place) states. With that being said, the floor installers came the day of the wedding and placed the floor down in the area under the lights. Judy did not like it there and had them pull it up and move it over. It was then uneven with many ridges sticking up. We felt the guests would trip and the structural engineer stated it was a hazard too, but Judy wanted it there. Judy is the person we did all our communication and contract with. She made it appear that we would have free range to set up as we saw fit and there would be onsite help.This was absolutely not the case. I will bullet the following things you need to be aware of if you choose to use Ever After Chapel. $3000 for chapel and back yard, plus $150 for rehearsal for 1.5 hours Inside Room(IR) for cake/food/etc, lights worked on only 1/2 of the room. Bride room, no lights, no air AC was not on or did not work IR was very dirty, live and dead bugs present IR no running water IR you are unable to move tables or any furniture. This made thing VERY difficult IR bartenders/caters NOT allowed There are a couple of other items to consider when using this venue. Tables and chairs for reception are very dated and many were held together with gray tape; they need to be replaced. There is no assistance with set up or breakdown. Website states "You make the choices, and we take care of all the details," "Our wedding packages eliminate the stress of putting together your special day and eliminate the added expense of an outside wedding coordinator," Not true. Judy was onsite the entire time and was very intrusive and made setting up very difficult at times. Examples to follow: During rehearsal she wanted everyone to remove their shoes Had the dance floor removed to a less level area Wanted/tried to have the wedding party come in the chapel in the order she suggested Sat in the room, monitoring the IR, made us feel very uncomfortable. Should have been on site if she felt it necessary, but in an office or somewhere, not with wedding guests. Gave our photo booth installer a very difficult time about NOT wanting to move 2 chairs that were not needed in the area of the booth. At the time of the reception, stated why we didn't get security since booze would be on site. This was NEVER mentioned verbally or on the contract. Structural engineer was called out twice. He was at the wedding with his dog. Judy provided some good suggestions to where the DJ should set up, as well as where the guest book should be. Overall, I wish I would have known several of the bullets prior to selecting this venue. The Chapel is quaint and I'd recommend that portion ONLY, if you are willing to pay $1500.

So IMPRESSED by this NATURALLY STUNNING Location! This is a hidden gem that once folks know about…read moreit.. they will beat a path to the door! My daughter only had 6 months to plan a wedding so venue choices were very difficult! We stummbled into this gorgeous place and I had to pinch myself..DONE and DONE! Booked it as soon as I saw it.. Amazing things about this place 1. Daughter wanted all the wedding party to stay on site and basically have a love and Party fest.. Many many bedrooms accomodated EVERYONE and we had a lot in the wedding party! 2. The man cave/ BUNK HOUSE - pool ping pong and bunk beds.. we had several guests that were just a tad to party happy, so we escorted them to the bunkhouse.. The groomsmen played card games and had a wonderful time there.. Its a bunkhous that is just a few yards away from the mail house.. 3. The main house.. DROP dead gorgeous and we had 50 people for the rehersal dinner! Big cozy fireplace and an intimate gathering made everyone toast and tell wonderful stories about the bride and groom.. 4.OMG they have beautiful working hunting doggies! I am not a hunter, but they included a hunt for the groomsmen and their man friends..I enjoyed watching the dogs work..What a beautiful afternoon..and the hunters came home with a LOT of QUAIL! 5. NEW wedding Chapel was just completed and is just so so beautiful.. We had 130 guest and it was plenty of room for dancing and all the tables food and buffet set up! 6. The staff... although I was dubious at first as I only saw one sweetheart of a lady.. She was amazing and was so very accommodating! I just loved her..She was very special and so caring..She is truly a treasure! 7. The nature- not much decor needed here.. this place is on a lot of acreage and the chapel faces sunset.. so the natural beauty is peaceful and just lovely.. All I can say is this place is wonderful and offers so much for the dollar.. Our older guests were comfy sitting by the fire in the main house and drinking wine ,while the young kept the party going on late into the night.My daughter described it as a dream wedding! I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS! This shouild tell you how wonderfull this place is!!

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We absolutely loved this venue! I got engaged on June 9th and married here on July 25th. We knew we…read morewanted a quick wedding and were looking for an affordable venue that could accommodate us on short notice--and this was the perfect find! Rita, the owner, was so helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process. The space is absolutely stunning, with the perfect ambiance and aesthetic. I brought in my own photographer, and she captured so many beautiful shots here. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how gorgeous everything was!

We had such a lovely day for our wedding this past Sunday. We loved the venue and were so thankful…read morefor all of the beautiful photos that we received!! I wouldn't have had it any other way! Thank you to Rita and Lauren for making our big day so special!! We are forever grateful!

I have lived in Dallas, Lewisville and Fort Worth and have been all over the DFW metroplex but…read moreuntil being invited to a wedding at Bear Creek I had never heard of Nevada, TX. I think the population is around 10 people or so. For those booking a hotel for an event here the closest locations are likely around Wylie. Best wishes to you. The venue is pretty and there's a water view as well. Parking is plentiful, some paved, some gravel, some covered and some not. It's a really pretty country setting out there. And the venue is spacious. One slightly unusual set up is that the women's restroom is located right at the entryway, like the second you step inside. It's definitely a gorgeous venue for a wedding.

We attended a wedding at this venue for a couple of close friends and it was beautiful! What a…read moregorgeous space for a wedding! Hope to be back in the future