Texas Wedding Venue Spotlight - The Hidden Willow
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing the owners of The Hidden Willow for my Texas Wedding Venue Spotlight. I’ve been very impressed in watching this new venue grow so quickly and see so many people coming to their venue since it’s opening. This is what they had to say in talking about their wedding venue.
To start off, can you tell me about your business - Where are you located?
We are located in Blossom, Texas...right outside of Paris, Texas!
What amenities and services do you offer?
- Exclusive use of 50 acres of peaceful Texas farmland
- Use of 9,400 sq ft of venue
- Indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony options
- Guest tables and white folding chairs set up to your specific event
- Breathtaking bridal suite including private master bathroom and shower, makeup stations, full length mirror, kitchenette, lounge area and WIFI
- Fully decked groom’s cabin including private master bathroom and shower, full kitchen, TVs, ping pong table, gaming accessibility, catch and release fishing on a private pond, and WIFI
- 2,200 sq ft of covered patio space
- Wraparound porch for lounging and elegant pictures
- Caterer prep kitchen including 3 ovens, 2 refrigerators, ice machine and serving island for all your serving needs
- Bar area to serve your guest
- Beautiful outside amenities to capture all of your precious moments
Can you walk us through your story – What inspired you to start a wedding venue?
Leslie and I have 5 children and 7 grandchildren. We love our big family and have always been very involved in all their activities. As they started getting older and activities started slowing down...I started thinking:) We have beautiful wedding venues in the Paris area, but only a few. I wanted to build something different to offer brides in this area. We looked at many different locations around Paris. Then one day we decided the perfect place was on our land in Blossom! We have 61 acres of beautiful land, trees and ponds.I spent many hours researching the look I wanted to go with for the outside of the venue. Leslie is a contractor so he worked his magic on everything I wanted on the inside design. We wanted to make sure it was set up to meet the needs of the bride, groom, guest and all the vendors. We are also wheelchair accessible inside and outside.
How would you best describe the style or aesthetic of your venue?
Classy, elegant, sophisticated yet very versatile
What do you believe your venue offers that separates you from others in the area?
Our 1100 sq ft bridal suite is the "WOW" to all of our brides. We wanted a beautiful open area for the bride to be able to spend the day with the ones she was blessed to call her bridesmaids. The natural light is loved by all the hair stylists and makeup artists. We have two 8 foot makeup vanities with seating. Our kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, coffee maker and full size refrigerator with ice maker. We have a full bathroom as well as a dressing area. Our sitting area is very spacious and open. We also have a dining table with 6 chairs.
Our groom's are special too so we have a cabin set up for them. It has a ping pong table, corn hole boards, and TV for them to use on their special day! Our groom's party also can enjoy a day of fishing in the ponds surrounding the grounds. We are also wheelchair accessible inside and outside the venue.
What’s your favorite thing to see in a newly engaged couple?
I love seeing the excitement of the couple finding the venue of their dreams to share with the ones they love on their wedding day!
What could the average couple expect to pay to book your venue?
$2,750-$4,000
Lastly, do you have anything you'd like to say to any couples reading this article?
The Hidden Willow is custom designed with each guest in mind to create the most magical event on your very special day.. Our hope is that the Lord has blessed you with the person you will call your forever and we would love to be a part of your love story.
For more information about The Hidden Willow, make sure to visit their website here or email them at thehiddenwillowevents@gmail.com.