The Weinberg at Wixon Valley — Attraction in Bryan

I got engaged in December of 2018 and we didn't immediately jump on the venue hunt. You see I wanted to get married at a castle in Ireland and my fiance really wasn't down for that haha. So as time went by we finally agreed on a date! Halloween! Then the hunt was on! When we found the Weinberg online we were instantly drawn to its character so of course we had to schedule a visit. Shaylie met us at the venue while it was still under construction! now let me tell you, touring a venue while it's under construction Is a totally different feeling. However as the months went by the venue transformed before our eyes! I won't lie I creeped the weinberg's Instagram and Facebook daily for new updates because I was so excited to see it come together!There truly is not another venue around that even comes close to the beauty this venue has. I wanted glamorous and romantic...and my now husband wanted something rustic an industrial... The Weinberg accomplishes both. Not to mention it's on Kurten Cemetery road... How perfect for a Halloween wedding!? Then COVID hit. What a bummer right!? I freaked out! All of my planning, my guest list all of it was soon in jeopardy because of the pandemic. Shaylie was such a godsend. Every email I wrote, which had to have been about 6,000, she responded to with Grace and understanding. she kept us in the loop the entire time as to what was going on at the venue and what that meant for our wedding in the future. Luckily as things progressed, the restrictions were lifted and we were able to go to the venue to take our engagement photos. when we went to take our engagement photos, that was actually the first time that we were able to see the venue completed. When I tell you I was crying inside, that is an understatement. I was elated with how the venue had turned out. Our photographer even made mention of how gorgeous it was, and how she has never seen anything as beautiful as the Weinberg. Our photos turned out absolutely phenomenal and a large part of that was because of the grounds. It truly is breathtaking.Fast forward, at this point we're about a month out from the wedding. My catering company wanted to take a look at the space and Shaylie was happy to accommodate us! During this time Shaylie also sent us emails for everything that we would need to do before the wedding, a checklist if you will. This was so helpful! As weddings get closer you get what I like to call bride brain... This is when you forget everything. So these friendly reminders were amazing in helping me plan and orchestrate the perfect day. Now comes the big day! Some of my vendors showed up a little bit early and they were still able to get inside and set up which was much appreciated because it helped the day move along so smoothly. Upon entering the bridal suite I was greeted with a beautiful framed photograph of me and my fiance from the Weinberg along with the most beautiful handwritten note. It's these little touches that makes such a big difference! You can tell that the Weinberg really cares about its couples and they're invested in making sure you have the most perfect day. Once most of my girls were there, Shaylie took us on a quick tour to explain what would need to be done at the end of the night and how the venue should be left. this was so nice because it set the expectation and everybody knew what they had to do throughout the day. Unfortunately at the end of the evening I got very sick. Here's a tip for brides make sure that you eat!! I was told about 50,000 times you need to eat something you need to eat something but of course I didn't listen and it ended up biting me in the butt. I'll tell you those nerves get the better of you at the end of the day. However once Shaylie heard that I was under the weather she went upstairs and unlocked the bridal suite for me !! This way I could be sick in peace haha. That was so kind of her! Overall my experience have spent nothing short of exceptional and I will continue to sing the praises of this venue for the rest of my life! (I could keep going but Google is...

Beautiful venue, BUT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY FROM THE MGMT NEEDS SOME WORK!!!!! Considering the amount of money you spend at this venue, you would think the hospitality from management/the owners would be top notch... but that is not the experience we had at all :/ Sadly, in my opinion it was very obvious that The Weinberg was much more worried about upholding their precious venue than making the bride/groom's dreams come true! If you have a limitless budget and are willing to just allow them to do things their way, I'm sure you won't have as many issues...BUTTT If you are a small town girl like me with a budget and want family and personalization to be priority, AND want to make the day your own...then some of these issues may arise! If there was an issue, instead of them assisting to resolve it, they actually added more stress which no bride wants on the day of :( Make sure to read every single line of the contract- they will not budge on any of it to accommodate:/ When Shaylie entered the bridal suite in the morning my mom sweetly said "Oh.. you're one of the owners?!" and she replied, "Well no actually my sister and brother -in-law own it and I'm just the work horse!" That was definitely not the answer we were expecting and kind of set the tone from there on... Here are some of the reasons as to why we stated the above: Bridesmaids asked if they could use the bridal suite for breastfeeding/pumping purposes and they were told NO and that they could use the bathroom or walk out to their cars- It is stated in the contract that the bridal/grooms suite will be locked during the reception, but we assumed for mamas there would be some wiggle room- our mistake i guess (there are also no changing tales in the bathrooms)- for being a family run business it was obvious that having kids allowed at your wedding was not their preference Don't expect a cute "congratulations card" or a bottle of champ as a thank you in the bridal or groom suite in the morning- they don't even provide you WATER while getting ready- you have to bring your own My (now) husband and I worked HOURS putting together a slide show to be displayed behind the bar on the drop down TVs (we had all necessary adapters, etc as listed in the contract)- technical issues occurred and my maid/matron of honor had to PHYSICALLY STAY and watch Shaylie fix it or else they wouldn't have taken the time to get it done (acted like it was an inconvenience) - it wasn't playing for the first part of the reception The venue and bridal/groom suites were HOT- had several guests complain During the Grand March we were not allowed to use the inside and outside and were told that one of the guests could "break the doors"... seriously come on!!! - the experience was not the same for guests You are required to have a "professional bussing service"- this is in the contract, but just know that it essentially has to truly be an outside"professional service"- using your catering service in our instance did not suffice to the standards which ended up costing us another $1,000.

Overall, after discussing with my now husband, we would not have chosen a different venue. Our guests did have any amazing time and it was a beautiful day & for around 400 guests your options are limited! The bar staff was absolutely lovely! The communication & recommendations leading up to the big day were very helpful! It truly boils down to lack of hospitality for me which is a HUGE deal! As a bride you already have tons of other stressors going on and the added lack of assistance, human kindness, and overall support from the management on the day of was just very frustrating- especially considering the amount you pay for this venue! Hope this helps future couples choose the venue...

When we first started planning our wedding back in 2019, we were looking for the perfect venue to fit our goals and needs. We wanted a place that would be able to handle our projected number of guests, fit our style and blend of personalities. We wanted a place that would be flexible to our desired vendors, be close to hotel accommodations, places to go out afterwards, and everything in between. Let me tell you we couldn’t find anyone…. That was until we saw the renderings for this new place being built in early 2020 “The Weinberg at Wixon Valley.” We set up a visit with Skyler and Shaylor and came to the dirt & studs. Let me tell you.. we fell in love.

We walked the grounds, we listed to their dreams, and their stories. We talked about the vision, and we knew it was the place we were meant to get married. It is crazy to think about since we had toured dozens of venues that were built and had photo evidence of immaculate weddings, but Shaylie and Skyler were unmatched in their passion and vision.

Fast forward to 2020 and the global pandemic. We were constantly worried on what to do next, but hopeful by 2021 things would smooth out a bit. Skyler and Shaylie were so kind and attentive to every question we had a long the way, and when we finally made it out to the venue to see it in-person, we were absolutely stunned. EVERY detail from the screws, to the chandeliers, to the rocks in the pond; they were exactly as they had described them to us. It was no longer a rendering, it was reality… and this is where we were getting married. The Weinberg at Wixon Valley is the most incredible and beautiful wedding venue I have ever been to. The team is amazing and the sisters have got a gem on their hands.

When we finally got married in 2021, they worked with us to make sure every detail came to fruition the way we wanted. They were kind enough to help get through every hiccup and were on-site for any questions. Above and beyond doesn’t begin to describe how hard they worked to make our...