Hummingbird Hollow is one of the premier luxury Wedding venues in East Texas. With hi-end hospitality, we're the perfect setting for elegant and opulent-minded couples who want to enjoy a laid back, yet stylish Texas Wedding. Fun-loving couples know that with 4 beautiful ceremony sites, enchanting gardens, a new 2500 sq. ft. outdoor party deck & pavilion, indoor and outdoor dining for over 300 guests, phenomenal food and majestic vistas, you'll experience the best Wedding Day EVER!! As an awesome regional destination Wedding venue and celebration ranch, we're a convenient location for your family and friends in East Texas as well as the greater Dallas or Houston Texas areas. Being out in the wide open spaces is the best way to safely dance the night away. We're all about the party and Wonderous Wedding Weekends are our specialty! We offer ala carte or all-inclusive packages for the discerning couple.
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Hummingbird Hollow Reviews
Jessica Hemphill(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-04-2023 We had the absolute best day of our lives! Pam and Mike are such wonderful people to work with and so caring! They made sure the day was absolutely perfect! The garden and reception hall were breathtaking! So very happy to have had such a beautiful place to marry my best friend! Thank you so much! The food was also amazing!! Reviewed on 14-04-2023
Lauren Wilkey(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-11-2022 The venue, the food, the people themselves were beyond amazing! I could never have asked for a more perfect day! The moment I stepped foot on the property I knew that this was the place I would be starting my “Happy Ever After”! Reviewed on 09-11-2022
Elizabeth Ford(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-05-2022 We were treated like we were family. Pam and Michael are wonderful to work with! They worked with us in regards ever aspect of planning. Would definitely recommend them to any future brides or anyone looking to have an event of any kind! Reviewed on 31-05-2022
Shannon Murray(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
Shannon M.As my wedding day is approaching I couldn’t help but to share my experience that I have been having with Elmwood Gardens. I honestly don’t know where to start because everything and I mean everything has been an absolute pleasure. Michael is an angel and I really don’t know any other to describe him. He’s been my backbone in the whole process and he’s made me feel like this is more than a venue it’s pure love they offer. Now don’t get me wrong the venue is so immaculate I refused to look anywhere else after my eyes saw the beauty that I pulled up to 3 months ago. I absolute love the venue and the owner. If you want to have a beautiful budget friendly wedding and be treated with respect look no more because you get all that plus more at Elmwood Gardens of Provence. Reviewed on 11-10-2021
Karen Hicks(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2021 Our daughters wedding was hosted by Elmwood Gardens on June 4, 2021. Allow me to say, it had been a very long year for us due to Covid pushing dates back then followed by a venue cancellation due to excessive rain and flooding. It looked like my daughters wedding was not going to happen until I answered the phone and an angel on the other end said he could host my daughters wedding in 5 days. This is not a typo....5 days! We met with the owner, Michael, the next morning and we were amazed with his excitement and hospitality. He was so encouraging that my daughter would have the wedding of her dreams. The venue is amazingly beautiful and complimented my daughters boho style. Micheal went above and beyond to cater to our every need, and my daughters wedding was absolutely beautiful. He is a good man with an amazing talent in hospitality. If you are looking for a personal experience that reaches far beyond what today’s retail venues can offer, Elmwood Gardens will be your choice. Reviewed on 06-06-2021
Kerstin Humphries(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-05-2020 Michael has been amazing throughout my wedding planning. My wedding is set for May 30th, 2020, and he has been very flexible by being willing to change the date without cost and after deciding to keep our original date he has helped me plan a cost efficient, gorgeous wedding that I am thrilled for. These past couple of months have been hectic because of the coronavirus but Michael has been very flexible and willing to work with me on every front. The venue is beautiful and Michael is energetic to help in any way he can, even throughout this global crisis. This venue checks every box if you are looking for a beautiful, elegant wedding. Reviewed on 20-05-2020
Ab B(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-11-2019 We had our wedding here on Nov 16 and it was perfect! The setting is unique and was beautiful for our outdoor ceremony. They have a wonderful reception hall that gave plenty of room for all of our guests and dancing. Michael and Pam who are the owners are the sweetest and made our day so special and no stress. They also made the food and everyone loved it! If you are looking for a venue and caterer you need to have your wedding here where you can get both that makes things so much easier and the best quality! They are the greatest! Reviewed on 03-12-2019
Rhea-Lynn Price(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-05-2019 Michael has been the absolute most amazing person in helping us get exactly what we want AND MORE for our perfect wedding day! He generally responds within just a couple of minutes when I have a question or even if I'm just saying hi and telling him something about my day. When I first received a message from him reguarding Elmwood Gardens, I immediately felt that he truly cared that we were able to achieve everything we dream of for the wedding. He was very understanding when we had to bring our son, Kye, to our tour of the venue and even included him in the conversation. Kye enjoyed acting like one of the adults and even started trying to take over for Michael, which he thought was adorable. Michael is extremely accommodating and caring. He checks on us to see how we are doing every week. He has simply been the most amazing person, without him, I would probably have to wait a couple of years for a ceremony or get married at a place I wasn't happy with. He has made the impossible, possible in our near future. A beautiful ceremony with a gorgeous reception and at a cost that doesn't have me hyperventilating. Thank you Michael for all you have done and continue to do to make my (our) dream wedding come to life. Reviewed on 10-07-2018
shelby tondre(not set)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2015 I can not say enough about how wonderful Elmwood Gardens is! I love every single part of this venue; the wedding walk, outdoor dance floor, cottages, gorgeous wood indoor venue, luscious gardens, flowers everywhere, cats lounging on the porches; EVERYTHING is beautiful!! I am from the Dallas area and came all the way to Palestine to have my wedding here because it is so beautiful. I love that they have an all inclusive package option with catering, cake, flowers, DJ. You can't go wrong with any of the vendors that they use (Fatt Apple catering, La Tee Da Flowers, Designs by D'Anne cakes) except the DJ in my opinion (the only vendor I would change about my wedding, I'm sure they are great for some people, we just didn't have a good experience). DeeDee and James (the owners) are just incredibly sweet and do everything in their power to make your day perfect. DeeDee met with me multiple times and was always available for questions through out the planning process. Unfortunately, the night before our wedding a horrible storm came through (the worst they had ever seen at the venue; during the rainiest May we have seen in years) and everything was flooded (we couldn't even make it to the rehearsal due to trees blocking the roads), but James and DeeDee were up at the crack of dawn blowing the walkway and outdoor reception area that I was dying for with a leaf blower to dry everything out. It was still slightly raining on and off the morning of and DeeDee worked with me up until the last second to decide if we could have the ceremony outdoors and we went for it; she never shut it down no matter how much it looked like it wasn't possible. The walkway was absolutely gorgeous with florals by La Tee Da and everyone said it was magical, they could not get over the amazing venue! DeeDee and her team were there all night to make sure every thing went according to plan. I could go on and on but all I can say is thank you Elmwood Gardens for hosting my perfect rainy day! Reviewed on 29-10-2015
Lindsey Juno(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-11-2014 I had my wedding at Elmwood Gardens on 11/22/2014. When originally looking for a venue, I always had the feeling I would have rain on my wedding day, so I wanted to make sure wherever I booked had an inside option that was just as beautiful as the outside option as well. I fell in love with the gardens, of course, and the inside, chapel option was gorgeous. We booked the wedding the weekend before Thanksgiving, when there happened to be a last minute cancellation, and got a special rate for it being in November. I planned my wedding in 7 months, and had no clue what I was getting myself into. However, DeeDee, the owner, had my back every step of the way. She always called back within 24 hours, and was so extremely helpful in making sure all the bases were covered. She was so sweet and really made me feel taken care of. The day of our wedding it stormed all day, so I was so glad we had booked with Elmwood Gardens. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful, even if we didn't get to take advantage of the gardens, and months later people are still talking about how beautiful the wedding was. I couldn't have been happier with our wedding and I would recommend this location to anyone and everyone planning a wedding. Reviewed on 10-05-2015
Katy Sharp(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-04-2015 My wedding at Elmwood Gardens was everything I imagined. Guests from far distances continue to rave on how beautiful the ceremony was. Dee Dee and her husband were very kind and worked hard to make my day magical. Reviewed on 06-05-2015
Amy Tucker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-11-2014 We chose Elmwood Gardens for our wedding in early November 2014. Having visited other venues, we knew right away this was the perfect spot. The combination of its rustic scenery, beautiful gardens, and charming elegance were a perfect fit for how we wanted our wedding to look & feel. DeeDee - a master gardener - keeps the grounds in bloom year round. Laura Ann was a great resource throughout the planning process and ran the wedding day beyond expectation. Elmwood has many preferred caterers and the wedding package made the wedding planning so easy. Our food was handled by Fat Apple, cakes by Adalante Catering, and flower by La Tee Da...all of which came highly recommended and did not disappoint! We chose to hire our own band and everyone was more than helpful with the accommodations. Two months later, our family and friends still rave to us about how great our wedding venue was. All in all, Elmwood Gardens provided the perfect wedding experience and we could not be happier!!! Reviewed on 02-01-2015
Lindsey Williams(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-11-2014 This place is such a beautiful setting for a wedding. Laura Ann was awesome at making sure everything got taken care of and done! We even left some of our stuff behind after the wedding and Jim was nice enough to mail it to one of the groomsmen and kept ours safely in a storage room for us to pick up. Fantastic people, beautiful scenery. There is no better for a wedding venue Reviewed on 26-11-2014
Anonymous (parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-09-2014 PERFECT!!! Is the only word to describe my daughter's wedding held at Elmwood Gardens near Palestine, Texas. The owners, Jim & Dee Dee Turnage have created an incredible place to make any girls dream come true!! Their staff and vendors made decision making easy and where very hands throughout the whole process. This made the planning and day of the wedding an enjoyable process and time for us all!! Reviewed on 08-10-2014
Anonymous (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-10-2014 Terry and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful wedding or two more wonderful people. Dee Dee and James were helpful and informative in regards to the different areas of the venue and which one might suit our needs. We chose the newest venue and got to watch as the construction took place and the beautiful outcome. The day of the wedding the venue was made available to us with more than enough time to complete all the decorating prior to getting ready for the ceremony. The out lighting of the venue, the reception hall, and outdoor dance floor complimented all the decorations perfectly. We greatly appreciate all the efforts made at Elmwood Gardens to ensure a perfect night. We will definitely reccomend them to our friends and family. Reviewed on 08-10-2014
Anonymous (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-08-2014 Elmwood gardens was the PERFECT place for our big day!! DeeDee and Laura Ann made sure that everything came together to make our big day everything I ever dreamed of and way MORE!! The Cottages, Ceremony site, Reception Hall, Vendors they suggested all were perfect. It was a pleasure to work with Elmwood and would suggest them to everyone who is planning a wedding!!! Reviewed on 03-09-2014
Chelsea Moody(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-07-2014 Our wedding at Elmwood Gardens was everything we dreamed of and more! The staff was so sweet and always willing to help us in any way possible. The facility is absolutely beautiful and just made our fairy tale wedding a reality! The day of the ceremony, the owners were so accommodating, graciously offering assistance to anyone that needed it. We felt so blessed to have our wedding at Elmwood Gardens! Reviewed on 13-08-2014
Anonymous (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-06-2014 When me and my husband set out to find a wedding location we never dreamed we would find a place quite like Elmwood Gardens. This by far is the most beautiful place in East Texas to have a wedding. Not only did the staff and coordinators help us from beginning to end with anything we needed but made us feel so welcomed. And the beauty of the landscaping and the views are amazing, we are glad we chose Elmwood Gardens! Reviewed on 14-07-2014
Leslie Reese(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-05-2014 I cannot think of a better venue to have had our wedding. Everyone involved was completely wonderful, and Laura Ann was amazing! She helped walk me through every scenario, and was incredibly flexible and on top of things as last minute hiccups and mixups occurred. I really appreciated everything she did both in the planning process and on the day of. The entire experience was like a dream come true, and I highly recommend Elmwood to any brides looking for a venue!! We went with the All-Inclusive package, and every vendor used was equally as amazing. Our flowers were beautiful, the cake and catering were delicious and Sherman from CMB was great as the DJ! Thank you so much to everyone involved! Reviewed on 07-05-2014
Kylie Drahn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-06-2014 Elmwood Gardens was the perfect venue! I don't know how many compliments I have gotten about how gorgeous the wedding was. Laura Ann was our event manager and she helped pull everything together and make it stress free. I had the all inclusive package and the only thing I would change would be the food. Fatt Apple was the caterer and the food at the wedding was overcooked and disappointing. It tasted nothing like the tasting we had. La Tee Da was the florist and Barbara does an amazing job with the bouquets and draping. You will pay extra for it though! She says she won't nickel and dime you, which is true! She quarter and dollars you! Overall though I was so happy with Elmwood!! It is such a charming, rustic venue! Reviewed on 07-05-2014
Kelsey Mann(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-03-2014 Elmwood Garden's is the most beautiful venue I have ever seen. The cottages are so charming and the antique car, horses, and statues make for stunning photographs. I was instantly sold on the venue by their sweet owner DeeDee. She is amazing, and you can tell she has so much personal investment in the grounds. I found her to be more helpful than the wedding cordinater on staff. She was a little hard to reach in the year leading up to the event. The cordinater (Laura Ann) did come around in the week leading up to the wedding. I found her SO valuble day of the wedding. The venue is a little pricey and you will find yourself spending a lot more than originally thought. This is how weddings go, I have learned, so I don't really blame them for this. They really did an incredible job finding stellar vendors. I got so many compliments on each element of the wedding. \"These are the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen.\" \" This is the best wedding cake I have ever tasted\" \"Your DJ was really good, he kept everyone dancing.\" \"Your wedding flowed so smoothly.\" \" This food is amazing.\" I absolutely loved staying in the honeymoon cottage on property at the end of the night. What a dream to have the gardens all to ourselves that evening. Hot tub, claw foot bath tub, and comfy bed awaited us just a short walk from our reception. The fridge was stocked with cold beverages, and Laura Ann had brought us each a plate of dinner in case we didn't get to eat. I would suggest Elmwood Garden's to anyone who wants a dreamy, flower filled wedding they will never forget. Just incredible! Reviewed on 14-04-2014
Tanaya Horn(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-03-2014 We had a beautiful wedding at Elmwood Gardens. It definitely exceeded my expectations on how everything would come together. Laura Ann was very responsive and flexible throughout the entire process. We got several complements on how beautiful the wedding and venue was. Thanks Elmwood for making our day fantastic! Reviewed on 13-04-2014
Jodi Baughman(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-04-2013 Highly Recommended to anyone looking for a venue. LoraAnn, Lacy, Deedee, and John were right there to help with anything we needed. As the mother of the bride I was amazed at the stress free environment they created. I was able to spend time with my daughter and not worry about the details. Elmwood Gardens is priced for those on a budget, however they provide the highest quality service. Reviewed on 07-04-2014
Amy Hlavaty(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-10-2013 I so enjoyed working with Laurie Ann and everyone at Elmwood. The wedding day went very smoothly from the vendor standpoint. The facilities looked beautiful and the owners were so nice and accommodating. The day of, Laurie Ann took care of business and I had no worries about the vendors getting set up at all. Clean up also went quickly and all of the associated vendors were top notch. It definitely made for a wonderful day! Reviewed on 28-10-2013
lanell ellis(parent)5 out of 5 Rating
Beautiful venue. Lush green gardens. Laura Ann ran everything so smoothly. Couldn't' have imagined a more perfect wedding. Reviewed on 25-10-2013
pam sigman(parent)5 out of 5 Rating
My daughter was looking for a rustic location for her September wedding and we found Elmwood Gardens. It has a very natural beauty, nothing there was \"faux\" as a lot of places were. DeeDee and Laura Ann were loads of help to us even though we brought in our own caterer, liquor, consultant and florist (they do offer complete packages). Everything we had agreed to was furnished and it was just a most enjoyable experience - check out their Facebook page for some of their brides. It was a perfect day for our daughter. Reviewed on 16-10-2013
Stefanie Fedak(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-04-2013 Elmwood Gardens was the first wedding venue I ever found and I was immediately in love. But, my husband and I opted instead to plan a destination wedding thinking that it would reduce the stress of our wedding planning. A few months into it, however, we realized that the entire process was needlessly complicated. The wedding planner we were working with in Mexico was a nightmare and we decided, somewhat last minute, to change our plans. We moved our wedding back to the states and our newly adopted home state of Texas. A glass of wine later, I was showing my then-fiance the beautiful photos of Elmwood on their website. We phoned them, hoping to get a date in April. A prompt response from Elmwood's staff and just one Friday available in April led to us booking the venue that same day, sight unseen. What can I say? I was a very laid back bride and I was not disappointed as Elmwood lived up to all of my expectations. I cannot say enough about Laura Ann, who was an absolute dream to work with. When our roughly 100 guests, most of whom were traveling from, quite literally, all over the world descended on Elmwood she helped ensure that they were well cared for and that my day was positively stress free. My wedding photos are beautiful, my memories are unforgettable, and my guests still rave about the beauty and wonderful spirit of Elmwood. It was the perfect venue and the perfect day. Thanks so much to Elmwood Gardens! Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Sarah (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-07-2013 Elmwood is such an amazing and beautiful place to get married. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and they make sure everything runs smoothly and on time. Having all the vendors there was such a help in the planning process and every question I had was answered. The day went perfectly and will be a day I will always remember. Reviewed on 13-08-2013
Jessie Felder(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-10-2012 We absolutely loved Elmwood Gardens. It is absolutely beautiful and they offer wonderful packages that make everything so easy and enjoyable. DeeDee was amazing. The night of our rehearsal, she was out in the garden planting more flowers for our wedding day. She is so dedicated to the beauty of this garden and it truly shows. All of our guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been too and I know a huge part of that was due to Elmwood Gardens. Our wedding was like a dream, everything went smoothly, the gardens were gorgeous, and we were able to truly enjoy our beginning. Thank you Elmwood! I would not have changed anything. Reviewed on 18-07-2013
Charlotte Taylor(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-11-2010 What a beautiful and peaceful venue full of charm. The owners and manager of Elmwood Gardens could not have been any more helpful. They are very accommodating and extremely kind and thoughtful. True professionalism. As a mother of the bride, it was so nice to have a wedding and reception at the same location which alleviated so much stress. The gardens and out buildings are so tranquil and inviting. A perfect venue indeed. Reviewed on 17-07-2013
Noelle Gonzalez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-06-2013 My wedding was beyond perfect and gorgeous! Elmwood Gardens and Laura Ann made everything SO simple, and stress free! The planning process was a breeze and Laura Ann was ALWAYS available to answer questions or allow us to drive out to the property and look around. Each time I visited the gardens I found a new favorite spot and fell more and more in love with it every visit. My personal favorite was my wedding day, the gardens were gorgeous and Laura Ann made sure that everything went smoothly. My husband and I couldn't stop talking about how stress free everything was and how we had surprised ourselves with how much fun we had! I wanted a caterer that had never been to Elmwood before, but Laura Ann made sure everything went smoothly and she totally accommodated for us! Mark Klentzman DJed and as usual totally brought down the house! Best wedding dancing and dance floor ever! I could not reccommend a better place to get married! I am from Houston and my husband is from Dallas, so this was a fantastic middle ground! Loved Elmwood, loved our wedding and loved Laura Ann. I can't convey how totally gorgeous, simple, and wonderful Elmwood gardens is. Reviewed on 17-07-2013
Kaleigh Morgan(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-05-2013 My husband, family, guests, and I couldn't have been more pleased with Elmwood Gardens and their service as a wedding/reception venue. I moved to Oklahoma shortly after getting engaged, and using a venue that coordinated the cake, flowers, music, & catering for me reduced the amount of stress and the number of trips I had to make to East Texas. They put us in touch with all the right people and provided a gorgeous venue for the Storybook Wedding I wanted. The vendors they suggest are above and beyond the best in the area, and the gardens, reception hall, Stonewood, and cottages were both picturesque and perfect. I truly could not have been more pleased with the way our wedding went and I wouldn't have traded it for the world.\r\rAdditionally, Laura Ann was a fantastic wedding coordinater and made sure that everything I needed was there when I needed it, in addition to helping with decorations, set-up, the bridal party, and all of our vendors/payments. She was relaxed throughout my entire big day, which helped relieve a lot of my stress. \r\rOur guests were blown away with the location and many mentioned that they planned to recommend it to family and friends they knew with upcoming weddings. The photos turned out fantastic and I seriously can't stress how happy we were with the venue. \r\r5/5 for sure. Reviewed on 17-07-2013
Chad Sproles(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-06-2013 My wife and I had our wedding at Elmwood 6/22/13. They were very helpful. It was convenient to make one payment for the venue, catering, flowers, cake, dj and planner. Elmwood was by far the most beautiful wedding venue I've ever seen. Couldn't imagine our wedding anywhere else. Reviewed on 27-06-2013
Paula Shackelford(parent)5 out of 5 Rating
Elmwood Gardens was a beautiful venue. Laura Ann was very professional and ran everything like clock work. She made it so easy for me as the Mother of the Bride. She made sure everything was perfect! The all inclusive package was perfect for our family. We didn't have to worry about anything. Laura Ann took care of it all. Also, thanks goes out to Designs by D'Anne for the beautiful and delicious cakes, La Tee Da's florist for the gorgeous flowers, Fatt Apples for the wonderful food and CMB Music Productions for the music. I also want to thank David's Bridal for the beautiful bride's gown and bridesmaid dresses, and The Men's Wearhouse for making the guys look great. Everything was fantastic! Thank you to everyone for helping to make my daughters day a day she will never forget. Reviewed on 04-06-2013
Kbodiford7 (bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-05-2013 Elmwood Gardens allowed me to have the fairy tale wedding I have always dreamed of! DeeDee and Laura Ann are so precious and would go out of their way to make my day special. They were very helpful and so easy to talk to. The venue is truly beautiful, elegant, and vintage. There is definitely a lot of hard work and love put into the venue! I would recommend Elmwood Gardens to any bride who is looking for a vintage venue with an elegant feel! Reviewed on 01-06-2013
Kathy Yank(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-04-2013 Elmwood is 2 hours from where we live and many of our guests questioned why we'd have the wedding so far from a major city. Once they arrived at the venue, everyone understood. DeeDee, the owner, has created a little bit of magic in East Texas. The gardens are spectacular, from the manicured flower-filled wedding walk (with chandeliers!) to the wildflower field next to the bridal cottages, it couldn't be prettier. Laura Ann, the on-site wedding planner was great - she was there for all our questions and on the actual day kept everything happy and calm. Elmwood does a package rate (includes food, flowers, DJ, cake and horse and carriage or vintage car for bridal arrival) and it's a great deal! I'd thought the quality might be lacking with a package rate but the flowers (LaTeeDa) were absolutely gorgeous and the wedding cake really delicious. The DJ (Sherman) kept everyone on the dance floor all night. We did, however, have problems with the caterer and if I had it over, I'd have gone with a caterer not included in the package (you can carve out the package however you like, which is good). That said, Elmwood gave my daughter the wedding of her dreams. You are able to spend most of your wedding day on the property, in the (really cute) bridal cottages (3 of them -shabby chic & lovely) while the groom is on the far side of the property with his men in the \"guy house\" (complete with cable TV). This made everything so much more relaxed and fun. Be sure the bride & groom spend the night in the honeymoon cottage on site. We would choose Elmwood again without any hesitation. We feel so very lucky that we found them and hope you choose to be married there too! Reviewed on 01-06-2013
Tiffany Thomas(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-04-2013 As promised, Elmwood Gardens was excellent! Everyone was quick to reply when I had a question. Laura Ann was perfect on the wedding day in making sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. The owner and her husband were also there on the day and ensured that everything went as planned. The flowers were gorgeous down the wedding walk. I could not have had a better wedding! Reviewed on 22-04-2013
Heather Wells(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-11-2012 I absolutely fell in love with Elmwood Gardens the moment that I saw pictures!!! Dee Dee and Luara Ann were terrific and I could not have asked for a better venue! Reviewed on 05-12-2012
Erin Ragsdell(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-03-2012 Elmwood Gardens is the the absolute best place to get married!! They have 2 beautiful ceremony sites and an awesome reception hall. Kelly and Dee Dee really made our wedding magical and special. Kelly is an amazing wedding coordinator and such a sweet heart. She talked us into doing a \"first look\" and I'm so very thankful she did. The people of Elmwood really love their jobs and will make you feel as if your wedding is the only wedding they have. Everything was perfect on our big day thanks mostly to Elmwood! Reviewed on 02-07-2012
TIFFANY ROSS(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-04-2012 This is by far the best place to get married (in my opinion of course). Kelly at Elmwood was absolutely amazing and helped soo much with making our day perfect. She even ended up performing the ceremony last minute. The gardens were beautiful and as things went from 70 and overcast to rainy, sunny, then right before the ceremony it got cold - I never had to worry about a thing. We waited a year and traveled 5 hours to get married here and it was perfect. Reviewed on 16-05-2012
Nancy Jacobs(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-03-2012 I had our wedding sceduled to be in March, 2 weeks before our wedding my finace & were in a terrible car wreck & were hospitalized for almost a week. I needed surgery on my collarbone. Elmwood worked with us to move the wedding to a later date. They seemed very flexible & will work with you no matter what happens. Communication was also great. I am very happy with the service & niceness of the owners. I got a great wedding venue for a great price. The gardens are just gorgeous & they have your choice of a black or white horse drawn carriage or antique white car for the brides arrival to the ceremony. 3 different cottages for the bride & bridesmaids, groom & groomsmen & a makeup/hair studio. Reception building is awesome, beautiful on the inside & out & plenty of room. They now have 2 different ceremony sites both close to the reception area. I also did my bridal protraits there, so many great photo ops. So many different ways to decorate at elmwood, rustic, antique, elegant, fancy, modern, county, chic, anything looks good at Elmwood Gardens. 5 stars & AAA+++ venue. Reviewed on 12-04-2012
Ashley Vickers(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-03-2012 The minute I laid eyes on Elmwood Gardens I knew I had to have my wedding there. And I was not disappointed. \rThe grounds are gorgeous as well as the reception building and Kelly and DeeDee are truly a pleasure to work with. \rThey offer an all-inclusive package covering DJ, caterer, cakes, linens and flowers alleviating so much stress and anxiety for the bride. \rIf an outdoor venue is what you are looking for do NOT miss out on Elmwood! Reviewed on 08-04-2012
Jessica Hurst(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-03-2012 I love Elmwood Gardens and their staff!! It is the most beautiful place to get married!!! I couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else. Even through the rain, their staff helped with everything with a smile on their face. I hired Kelly to help coordinate, which I highly recommend to everyone. From day 1, she was so helpful with all emails and questions I had for her. She is one of the most friendly people ever!! And the day of the wedding, she was running through the rain back and forth every where. I call that dedication!! Could not have been so stress free without her!! She is the BEST!! And Dee Dee's work in the gardens are AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! I recommend them 110%!!!! Love them!!!! Reviewed on 15-03-2012
Hannah Bryce(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-02-2012 Elmwood Gardens was spectacular!!!! The ambience of the beautiful gardens made for a great atmosphere for my daughters wedding. The scenery during the drive to the venue prepared us for the loveliness of the gardens. Several of our guests commented on how the beauty of the gardens made the drive worth the effort to attend an out of town wedding. Though the beauty was magnificent, it would have been lost had we not been well received by Kelly and Dee Dee. We could not have asked for kinder or more helpful assistance than we received from them both. Kelly was wonderful in working with my family member that we had chosen to help us coordinate. She assisted with a very sweet, professional and helpful manner, adding a dose of humor to break up the stress of the day. The little helpful things that were done on that important day by both made it wonderful; being available, answering questions, moving tables, explaining what works best, etc, etc, etc… We loved giving the gift of an exceptionally beautiful wedding venue to our daughter Hannah and new son-n-law Nick on the most precious day of their relationship! Thank you Elmwood Gardens! Reviewed on 19-02-2012
Christi Bertrand(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-11-2011 I fell in love w/ Elmwood the second I saw it. I just got this feeling that this was it. It was also rated top venue in Bridal Bliss magazine. I hired their coordinator Kelly Clover and she is AMAZING! Top notch venue! Worth every penny! Reviewed on 22-12-2011
Jazz Smith(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-06-2011 We traveled about 20mi. outside the city we reside just to have our wedding here because everything about it was that spectacular. From the staff down to planning every little detail! Reviewed on 18-10-2011
Kimberly Rash(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2011 Elmwood Gardens gave us the wedding of our dreams! A winding East Texas highway leads the way through the piney woods and over rolling meadows, and it truly adds to the splendor of the experience. The grounds were spectacular, despite being in the midst of the worst drought in a century, and Deedee and Kelly worked so hard to make sure that we had everything we needed and that the day went smoothly. My only complaint is that the day was over much too soon! My fiance and I wanted an elegant wedding in East Texas, and Elmwood delivered in every regard. The immaculate gardens speak for themselves, and the reception hall has enough natural charm to lend itself to a number of different decorating schemes. We chose a vintage spin on country chic, and it worked perfectly. Our guests had nothing but overwhelming compliments! It really is the perfect place for the bride and groom looking for a quiet country setting for their most-remembered day. If we could do it again, we would in a heartbeat and have everything exactly as it was. An Elmwood Gardens wedding is an experience neither you or your guests will ever forget! Reviewed on 07-10-2011
Haley Bolin Shellito(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-01-2011 I loved everything about Elmwood. DD, who owns and manages it, was completely flexible and let us do exactly what we wanted, use any caterer, florist, etc. Even in January (our wedding was January 1) it looked beautiful. Reviewed on 27-01-2011
Heather Spinks(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-07-2010 Dee Dee Turnage and her husband, who own and manage the gardens were absolutely wonderful! The day of our wedding there was a 50% chance of rain, the Turnage's worked with us throughout the day on both our original plan and a back up plan. The rain came and went an hour before or ceremony and everything was beautiful and ran smoothly! DeeDee also worked with our catering company while staging the food. The Turnage's were calm, cool, collected and professionals! I also received numerous compliments on the beautiful site. Reviewed on 25-08-2010
Jennifer Machost(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-06-2009 The most beautiful place to have a wedding! Great service! Many beautiful gardens to take pictures. \rI love this place! Reviewed on 28-06-2010
Pamela Horowitz has been a remarkably talented Chef for over 30 years. Before founding Provence Catering in Philadelphia and then expanding to Texas, Chef Pamela held high-profile Executive Chef positions in Washington D.C. at Lawson’s Gourmet, New York City at Between the Bread Catering and at The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at PENN.Pamela did her culinary training with the prestigious catering company, Design Cuisine, in Washington, D.C., Pam learned from the best of the best. She purchased Hummingbird Hollow by Provence in 2015. Her stylish Texas Weddings are fun & fabulous