Lone Star Mansion — Attraction in Burleson

Our daughter's wedding was in November. The beauty and magic of this venue come from the architecture, the grounds, and the invited guests who help you celebrate. BUT that’s where it stops… During the initial tour, they treated us like we were valued customers. All of that changed after signing the contract and paying the deposit. The staff called and texted several times to ask the same questions that had previously been answered multiple times. We booked the venue exactly 12 weeks before the wedding date, so the planning phase was short and they still couldn’t keep our file organized. They generally seemed uninterested and unprofessional. Also during the initial tour, the carriage house was set up for an event, and we were told that everything was included with the package price. However, during the planning meeting (which Fabiola was 30 minutes late for), the candle holder centerpieces were all of a sudden $25 per centerpiece to rent. The signed contract never stated anything about rentals, and there was not an itemized rental pricing sheet in the contract or in any of the follow-on correspondence. The cross in the ballroom/chapel was also a major item shown in the “all-inclusive” tour and was the deciding factor for our daughter when she chose this venue. The cross was not set up at the rehearsal the day before the wedding, and when we asked about it, we were met with rude remarks and informed that it is a rental item. Also, one of the employees, Keesha, was unprofessional during our rehearsal and was also rude to several guests on the day of the wedding. We paid for meals for 131 guests. At the last moment, 39 people were unable to attend due to illnesses and other various reasons. This was $1483.05 (before the added tax and service charges) worth of food that we paid for and were not given the opportunity to donate to a homeless shelter or give away at our discretion. During dinner service, multiple guests overheard the service staff say they were taking all of our extra food home with them. This is absolutely unbelievable! After the cake cutting, the staff took the cake to the kitchen for cutting and guest service. Upon returning from the sparkler send-off at 10:00, both wedding cakes as well as the hand-painted cookie favors were nowhere to be found. I assume the staff took those home as well. We came inside with almost two hours to spare before we had to be out of the venue to try the other cake flavors that we did not get a chance to try earlier. All of the cake was gone! The two employees in the kitchen conveniently had no idea what happened to it. Most of our guests complained that the staff continuously removed food and drink items from the tables, even if they were mostly full. Guests had to make several unnecessary trips to get more drinks. Service was terrible! The contract states that a uniformed sheriff’s deputy is required to be on the grounds for security. There was no security officer at this event, which is required because alcohol was being served. The planning sheet for the bridal resort package stated that a breakfast menu would be provided for the morning breakfast. No menu was ever provided, and the bride and groom were served plain bagels and a side of fruit. For the bridal resort package where the couple stays the night, one employee remains on the grounds for the night for safety reasons…understandable if there's a separate space for the person to stay. But this man was out in the hall and spent the night in the room directly across from the bridal resort bedroom, which made the wedding night awkward and not romantic at all. Also, the bride and groom said the bed was extremely uncomfortable. If you're still not deterred, all of this and more can be yours for a hefty price of...

This is an awesome venue before, during, and after the wedding. The property provides great views and can accommodate crowds of all sizes. There are several different locations on site that you can use for your wedding or event and all of them are beautiful and well maintained. The house and grounds were available to us all day and there are even separate quarters for the groomsmen and bridesmaids to get ready which takes the hassle out of shuttling people to and from the facility. Upstairs, where the ladies got ready, there is a large room with mirrors, a tall closet, and plenty of outlets...perfect for hair and makeup. Downstairs in the basement the guys had a full bar, a pool table, big screen tv, poker table and a large sauna/shower room. The venue allows several different options for vendors and even has an in-house chef who thoughtfully prepared our lunch (day of) and delicious reception dinner with our wants in mind. Tigi and the staff are there for you every step of the way, from the big things to minor details, she made sure we did not have to worry about a thing on the big day or the months leading up. Not to mention, Tigi kept me worry-free by making herself readily available via email! Quick and timely responses really helped the coordinating and planning process. There was construction on the carriage house a few weeks before our wedding date and she made sure to keep us posted every step of the way... reassuring us that everything would be finished on time and of course... IT WAS! The day of the wedding everything goes by so fast, but Tigi was there to make sure we enjoyed every special moment we had planned. She kept all events running smoothly, we were actually ahead of schedule which left us extra time for dancing :) After things settled down we were welcomed back to the mansion and had cake served to our room with a bottle of champagne. In the morning we were greeted with breakfast and a couples massage! I honestly wouldn't have changed a thing about the venue or the staff. I have the best memories and pictures because of both, and not to mention EVERYONE who came (almost 200 people) commented on how beautiful the wedding was and how much fun they had. We had an amazing experience at the Lone Star Mansion and are looking for another...

Lone Star Mansion was the perfect venue for our wedding, absolutely stunning! Every space they offered us was jaw-dropping, and our guests were in awe walking through each room. The flow of the day felt like a journey, with each phase bringing something fresh and unexpected. Our family was engaged and amazed the entire time.

And then there’s Fabiola—our incredible wedding planner. She was born to do this. From day one, she brought a calm confidence and executed every single part of the wedding to perfection. Whether it was planning meetings, arranging the mariachi, coordinating the photographer, or even making sure the groom had lunch, she had it all handled. And not just any lunch - she surprised us with personal torta sandwiches she made herself, which weren’t even on the menu. That’s just who Fabiola is!

The vendors Fabiola brought in were all hand-selected and absolutely top-notch. Everyone from the DJ to the florist to the catering team worked in perfect sync. The coordination between them was flawless, like they had been working together for years. They showed up prepared, knew exactly where to be, and handled their roles like true professionals. It made the whole event feel seamless and polished from beginning to end.

Throughout the process, whenever something popped up (as it always does with weddings), Fabiola didn’t just manage it—she made smart, executive decisions that somehow turned out even better than the original plan. She gets things done, and she does it with grace, heart, and serious talent.

We also want to give a big shoutout to Cynthia, who was a huge help to Fabiola and to us during the planning process. She made sure we stayed on top of our checklist, clearly communicated priority items, and kept everything moving so we never felt behind. She was incredibly responsive, easy to talk to, and always available when we needed her. We truly appreciated having her on our team.

If you're considering Lone Star Mansion and this amazing planning team.. don’t hesitate! Your wedding will be unforgettable. We’re still getting compliments weeks later!

Madison &...