When we first started planning our wedding there were only a few places we had lined up to look at, one of them being Magnolia Venue and Urban Garden. However, when we went and met Deb (the owner) we knew right away that it was the venue for us. Right, when you walk in it is warm and inviting, with the beautiful crystal chandeliers throughout and mix of industrial brick.

We quickly booked, and Deb met with us shortly after that, despite being over a year and a half away, and started to help us with the overwhelming process of planning our wedding. It was then that she offered her and her team, High Cotton Events, wedding planning services. After hearing what all that entailed and seeing some of their previous beautifully decorated and executed weddings, we decided to do the full planning experience. We are so glad that we did because Deb and her team were invaluable throughout the wedding planning process.

Deb and M’Khila (our wedding planner) helped us figure out some of the larger decisions, all the while reassuring us when we didn’t know what to do. We found that instead of being handed a list of who our vendors would be, we were able to bring in vendors and they gave us options of great vendors that they had worked with in the past that met our particular style. Deb then offered her florist services, and the results were a romantic dream. Throughout the process, we learned that their team did more than just the planning, setup, breakdown, decorating, and so on- they also gave us peace of mind to just live in the moment of our day. A week before the wedding when I was starting to feel overwhelmed with jobs I had “given myself”, M’Khila (despite having multiple events and moving) took care of wedding favors, place settings, and a ring bearer sign, without even asking.

Our ceremony was held outside in a heated tent that was straight out of my dreams with greenery draped throughout, twinkling fairy lights, flickering candles, and evergreen trees. It was truly magical. My reception was everything I asked for (and believe me I asked a lot) with beautiful jewel tones, glowing crystal, romantic flowers (done by Deb), and greenery throughout the space. The outcome was just stunning.

I was so thankful that I was able to enjoy the time with my family, the laughter with my friends and the love that I shared with my husband on that day. I would recommend this beautiful venue and the amazing wedding planner team to create the most important day of your life. You won’t regret it.