Magnolia Grace Ranch

minutes, here’s why. I contracted with Magnolia Grace Ranch for an all-inclusive wedding package in 2024 and ultimately canceled due to ongoing issues with vendor coordination, payment delays, and lack of accountability. The owner frequently stated that she “plans weddings all the time” and emphasized that this was only my first wedding, implying she knew best. However, her actions did not reflect those assurances. Vendors were repeatedly described as “booked” despite having no contracts, no deposits, and in some cases no awareness of my wedding date. Several vendors experienced significant payment delays, including one who waited over 30 days and another nearly 3 months. One vendor even received a bounced check. When I asked for clarification on costs, the amounts I was told did not consistently align with vendor invoices or actual payments. For example, I was told a DJ had been paid one amount, while the check reflected a lower payment. When I raised concerns, I was told my wedding was “too far away” to be a priority. In one escalation meeting, when we raised some questions she even said I don’t have my notebook on this and could not answer nor seemed to have remembered the things we had told her before. During this process, I also became aware of other brides who had challenges with this venue but chose not to speak up. In my personal experience and opinion, some seemed hesitant to speak publicly due to concerns about potential repercussions. It’s why I’m writing this AFTER my wedding has passed. I’m sharing this so future couples can protect themselves. Don’t make the same mistake we did.

had so much time to pay it off, we paid off the wedding in September 2020. Obviously in this time, the pandemic happened and our guest list dwindled because no one felt safe coming. We ultimately had 37 people come, but paid for 100. We asked if the additional money we paid the venue could get used in bigger bouquets, different vendors, etc. They said no. They pocketed a LOT of extra money siting that “theyve had such bad business losses from others cancelling” that they “needed” our money to keep open. Bad. Business. The venue is beautiful, we had a great day, but they basically stole money from us. Would not recommend.

This area often gets bad weather, so the arch structure by the pond was recently blown away. However, Sherry and Charmin let me know ahead of time that they had many other arches to choose from which worked out better than the original IMO. The inside reception area is huge, and decorated beautifully with chandeliers, French doors, and a beautiful fireplace mantle with giant windows around it. Table linens are included in the price, as well as a closet full of extra greenery, signs, etc. the bridal and groom suites are spacious and full of fun activities as well. We are so glad we chose MGR to host our special day, highly recommend this venue!

cross above. However, three weeks before our wedding there was a severe storm which blew the entire structure away. This obviously was not the venue’s fault, but they did not tell us until four days before our wedding. I was devastated as that left absolutely no time to make other arrangements. Everyone we told was appalled as well and told us to get a refund, but I felt bad as it is a small business. Unfortunately, the troubles did not end there. The venue owner told us that linens were included in the price. That is true however not for a sweetheart table… we found three days before our wedding we would get an additional bill for the tablecloth rental of $17. Seemed super tacky to us considering they withheld the structure blowing over. Then during the wedding day, the owner was ridiculously unprofessional. We had a wedding planner (with her assistant) as well as parents and a decent size wedding party. I was about to do my first touch with my husband, like I was hiding behind a wall with my maid of honor while the photographers were setting mu husband up in place and this is the moment the owner comes over to talk to me. She asked if we had any alcohol in the bridal suite and said when the bartender arrived, we would need to give it to him? Like okay she could have told any other person including our wedding coordinator, but she came to me before a huge moment. I was so annoyed and put off. Then as we were saying goodbye to our guests she came over and told us we need to put the lawn games away. First of all, we didn’t take them out? They were out when we got there so not sure why it was our responsibility to put them away especially while we are saying goodbye to our guests but sure. Our pregnant wedding coordinator was out there moving all the games inside so we could say goodbye. She could have asked a groomsman or literally anyone else but she came up to me yet again. I do not recommend this venue. There are plenty of other ones owned by people who will be considerate and be mindful of timing. (The owner was also disrespectful to our vendors.)