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The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates

The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates

Dallas, TX
4.4 out of 5 rating, 74 Reviews
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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74 Reviews
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    Sanaa Y. Sent on 01/26/2024
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    Dream Come True

    Nick is MADE for this line of work; if wedding planning is a love language, it is Nick's native tongue. Touring the Olana with him went so well that, at the end of our tour, I refused to get up off the couch and leave until my fiance signed on the dotted line to seal the deal; because if Nick is this professional while remaining pleasant, he's certainly set the standard for the rest of the Olana staff and their services. In getting to know Nick, my fiance and I are comforted and reassured that the rest planning process is going to go smooth with our best interest in their heart. Thank you so much Nick and I cant wait to see you again already!.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Sanaa! Thank you so much for your kind review of Nick! We are so happy that you had such a great tour! We look forward to celebrating you and yours!
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    Hang N. Sent on 06/25/2024
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    Wedding Tour Review

    We went on a wedding tour of the Olana given by Calla and it was an incredible experience. She was very patient and polite and took the time get to know us before giving a grand fabulous tour of this enormous one of a kind property. She also provided very interesting history of the Olana. Every wedding questions we had Calla had a detailed answer to. The videos and photos on social media of this location do not do this place justice. It is a must visit!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Thank you for your kind review, Hang! We're honored you chose to tour our venue and can't wait to welcome you back for your special day!
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    Shannon H. Sent on 02/07/2024
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    The Perfect Night!

    I was the MOH for my best friend’s wedding at the Olana! The wedding went flawlessly thanks to our planner Melanie Anderson. Any question or thought I had, Melanie was already 10 steps ahead of me. She handled the night with such ease, I couldn’t recommend a better planner!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Thank you so much for your 5-Star review, Shannon! We love hearing that our team provided a truly exceptional experience! Your support means everything!
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    Lauryn Sent on 03/20/2023
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    Stunning Venue with Top Tier Service

    We booked with The Olana following a showcase we attended back in February. Not only is the venue stunning, but from the start our experience has been stellar! Kelli H. was our venue tour guide and event manager. She was very informative, timely, and enthusiastic during our contract negotiations. She walked us through the contract process seamlessly and never hesitated to answer any of our questions or make adjustments as needed. Then we were transitioned to Kayla B as our General Manager for our event. She has truly made the planning process exciting and stress-free, and the communication has been wonderful. This team knows what theyre dling and have perfected their craft. Every touch point with The Olana staff has been top notch. Couldn't have asked for a better experience thus far!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Lauryn! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this review. We are so happy that we got to be a part of your special day.
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    Cathy M. Sent on 02/27/2024
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    The Olana was the perfect venue

    I can not say enough about our experience at The Olana and how amazing it was. Catherine Peck made the entire planning so easy and stress free and we are so grateful for her and the entire staff. My daughter and I love Catherine and we looked forward to every planning meeting - it was like being with a friend. Being the MOB this can be a stressful time, but every experience we had at The Olana was awesome! Every vendor went above and beyond and we can not say one bad thing. All of our guests raved about the venue and the staff! I recommend The Olana 100 times over!! Sad we won't get to see these people and the wedding is over - they truly are the best. - enjoy the pics - how can you choose just 1??

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Cathy! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that your daughter had the most perfect wedding day and that our team could be of help! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you + your family a lifetime of happiness!
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    Holly M. Sent on 01/05/2024
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    Everything about the Olana was amazing ! Catherine helped plan a magical night for my daughter .

    I would 100% recommend the Olana venue . Everything is beautiful, food was delicious, cake was amazing , flowers were gorgeous , Emily (photographer) took amazing bridal pictures , DJ , Daniel was very helpful and talented , and the wedding coordinator is the best . Definitely recommend using all of their vendors .Catherine Peck is very knowledgeable, helpful, and patient all throughout the planning process and could not have had a more magical wedding the day of with her help .

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Holly! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that it was the most perfect wedding day and that our staff could be of help to you! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you the best!
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    Sara Z. Sent on 11/01/2023
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    Amazing Experience!

    Working with Catherine and the Olana staff has been an wonderful experience as we have planned our wedding together over the last few months! We purchased one of the vendor packages offered by the Olana, which has made each step a breeze! Each of their vendors have a variety of options to match any style and budget. Not having to meet with three different vendors for each thing has saved us a ton time and stress! We cannot recommend the Olana enough to anyone looking for not only a beautiful venue, but also an easy, stress free experience leading up to their wedding day!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Sara! We hope that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! Wishing you both all the best!
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    Jill Y. Sent on 12/13/2023
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    The Olana- Young Wedding 2023

    Oh man, where to start! My experience with the Olana was WONDERFUL! There is one employee that really made my experience so memorable and that is Catherine Peck. Without her I wouldn't have had such a smooth, joyous, and memorable experience with the Olana. She is genuine, kind, caring, and professional. Catherine was a GAME CHANGER in my experience with the Olana- she made sure everything was perfect on the wedding day and was EXTREMELY helpful leading up to the wedding. She made sure our day at the Olana was PERFECT! I really wanted to find a vendor who cared about our wedding almost as much as we did- and we found that at the Olana. All of our guest were blown away by the venue, food, and drinks. It was an amazing experience and one that we will never forget! I highly recommend this the Olana for anyone's wedding day- and make sure you get Catherine Peck on your team!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Jill, thank you so much for your 5 star review of our venue + team! We really appreciate all of your feedback! It's great to hear that you had a positive experience with Catherine! We are so honored that you chose to share your special day with us at The Olana - Cheers!
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    Emily G. Sent on 11/30/2023
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    My fairytale wedding

    Wow, wow, wow. I cannot express my thanks and gratitude towards the staff of Walters Wedding Estates for making my wedding day on 11/12/2023, the BEST DAY EVER. Every staff member I came in contact with leading up to the day made every thing go smoothly and ultimately made the wedding day run seamlessly. I wanted to personally thank and give a shout out to Melanie Anderson, Kayla Bednar, Jared + Matthew (our AMAZING DJs), Alex Larson, Derick, Malyn and Cayden. These caring individuals were all there on wedding day or helped throughout the planning process and had a hand in making every single moment special. This venue and team made my husband and I's DREAM WEDDING happen. It was ALL worth it. THANK YOU!

    If you're looking for your fairytale wedding do not hesitate, the all inclusive packages of vendors was what helped us make our decision.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hello Emily! We appreciate your lovely review and the opportunity to be a part of your wedding! It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience with our team! Thank you for choosing The Olana for your special day!
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    Heather S. Sent on 11/07/2023
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    The olana was amazing!

    The Olana was absolutely stunning and the staff went above and beyond. We did the highest package you could do and we were so glad we did. It took the stress of planning out of the equation. The day of coordination was seamless and allowed for myself, my groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and family to relax and enjoy the day.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Heather! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that you had the most perfect wedding day and that our team could be of help to you! We appreciate your kind recommendation and wish you a lifetime of happiness!
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    Mandy K. Sent on 11/21/2023
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    Truly amazing wedding at the olana thanks to Catherine Peck!!!

    Our wedding was October 7 and Catherine was our day of coordinator and she is beyond amazing to work with- I can’t recommend her enough for all future brides. She goes above and beyond and treats every bride’s wedding as if it’s her own special day. She is extremely kind, positive, quick to respond, resourceful, knowledgable, and genuinely the very best in the wedding industry. We love her and can’t thank her enough for making the wedding so amazing! She is perfect in every way and there is no one better to have coordinate a wedding!!!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience with us, Mandy! We're so happy you had the wedding of your dreams. Thank you for trusting us with your most special day! We hope that we were able to provide an exceptional experience for you and yours! Wishing you both all the best!
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    Becca Sent on 05/17/2023
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    Such a great experience!

    We are still in the planning process but are so enjoying working with Kayla during our meetings. She takes the time to listen and explain all of our questions and you can tell she really cares about making our day fantastic. Also, the vendors who work alongside the Olana are so great, and having a venue that has such a great relationship and communication with the vendors has been a blessing!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Becca! Thank you for leaving us a review! We are so glad you have been enjoying your experience so far! We cannot wait for your big day!
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    Paola A. Sent on 06/01/2023
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    Very professional both the venue and all their vendors

    We've had the pleasure of working with Kayla, who's been a huge support helping us stay organized and stress free. She's helped make wedding planning so much less intimidating which has allowed us to enjoy the planning process. All of the vendors are just as professional and organized. The venue is GORGEOUS to say the least, which is the cherry on top of the sundae!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Paola! Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We are so glad you've enjoyed working with Kayla and our vendors! We strive to give all of our customers an exceptional experience and we are so glad we were able to do that for you!
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    Alex W. Sent on 06/02/2023
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    The Olana venue

    The venue is beautiful and has everything you need!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Alex! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We are so glad you enjoyed our venue!
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    Lucian Z. Sent on 06/13/2023
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    Great experience

    Very good service. Kayla and her team were very attentive and responsive.
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    Lexie M. Sent on 05/02/2023
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    Flawless and smooth

    I had an absolutely perfect experience with The Olana. The venue was obviously the talk of the night. The staff communication was excellent leading up to the big day and even afterwards too. The day of the wedding went as smooth as possible. You always hear wedding horror stories and people tell you to prepare for it because it’ll happen regardless, but that didn’t happen to me and I was never nervous that it would because I felt that I was in good, professional, hands. It was so organized. Everybody executed their jobs flawlessly and me and my husband honestly couldn’t stop talking about it afterwards because we were so blown away. Everything from the venue, to the staff, to the vendors were a 10 out of 10. They truly care and put forth their absolute best efforts. Everybody treated us like a friend.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Lexie! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind and thoughtful review! Here at Walters, we strive to give you an exceptional and stress free experience and we are so glad we were able to do that for you! Best wishes!
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    Andres E. Sent on 11/03/2023
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    Great Experience at the Olana

    We had our wedding in April of 2021 at the Olana. As a couple who lives out of state, we were very much looking for a venue that had its own vendors for catering, floral, photography, etc.

    The Olana staff and all of the vendors were highly professional, engaged, polite and high quality.

    The Olana staff were responsive and did a great job of planning and executing our wedding. We would highly recommend the Olana to anybody planning a wedding in the Dallas area.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Thank you for your kind words and support Andres! We are so happy that you had a great experience with our team and are honored to have hosted the celebration! We hope you two are doing great and wish you the best!
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    Lynn C. Sent on 04/13/2023
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    Outstanding venue!

    What an incredible venue! Our planner, Kayla, and her staff were attentive to every detail, and our guests raved about the beauty they were surrounded by. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates in Hickory Creek, TX!!!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Lynn! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are so glad you enjoyed the venue and your experience. Best wishes!
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    Jeff B. Sent on 02/15/2023
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    A wedding for the ages

    Our daughter Chandley Baldwin’s wedding was at the Olana. As parents, this is a big moment and requires a lot of attention to detail. The team at the Olana exceeded our expectations by a mile. The communication, flexibility, professionalism, venue, accommodations, food, DJ, bowling alley and brides quarters took our families and friends breath away! We’re still talking about it!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Jeff! First and foremost, congratulations to your beautiful daughter for tying the knot! We are so pleased she chose to celebrate her big day at the Olana and that our staff and vendors were able to make it a dream come true!
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    Nina K. Sent on 12/06/2022
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    Our best day

    My dream wedding venue! We were planning to have a destination wedding in Italy and when that did not go as planned due to COVID etc, we chose the Olana. The Olana looks like you are somewhere in Europe not in Texas. It is incredible. All of our guests were amazing just pulling up to the venue. I cannot say as many great things about this venue. I felt like a princess marrying my prince in a castle. Our day was smooth and if things went wrong I did not know a single thing! We were able to use their suggestions with vendors and they were always there to help take off some of the planning stress. Thank you so much to Kayla and the rest of the team for our best day ever! The most beautiful memories we have will be here. Highly recommend it if you are hesitant about booking here the bad reviews are from another management team!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Nina, thank you so so much for your kind review! We are so happy to hear that your experience with Kayla and her team was phenomenal! Glad we were able to help in such an unprecedented time as well. We really appreciate your recommendation! P.S. Your photos are so so beautiful!
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    Jessica S. Sent on 03/17/2023
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    Fairytale wedding come true

    First off, I will start off by saying, I BELIEVE IN FAIRYTALES. I was looking for a venue that matched my vision and prayers. The Olana provided the most magical, classic, beautiful, and fairytale venue. I had a 5 star experience from working with Kayla (the general manager as my wedding coordinator/point of contact), to the wedding package that included the most amazing vendors. It was an all inclusive sort of wedding experience that made it extremely convenient and easy to plan long distance. I can't brag enough on how The Olana made my fairytale come true!!!!!!!!! I highly recommend!!!!! Many of my guests told me it was the most organized wedding they had every been apart of, in addition to raving about the venue and food!!!

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Jessica! First off, your photos are beautiful!! We really appreciate you taking the time to give us this review and we are so glad that your day turned out amazing!
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    Carly H. Sent on 11/15/2022
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    Magical, Beautiful, Made our day PERFECT

    I don’t even know where to begin with how amazing the day was at The Olana, my husband and I truly were blown away. The names of our day of coordinator & the assistant GM have slipped my mind but they were AMAZING day off. I knew everything was in good hands with them two and I couldn’t feel more grateful. I simply got to enjoy the day with my husband and guests, IF there were any problems I was never aware of it because of how smoothly everything was. The food was SO GOOD. Guests came up to us multiple times in the night to compliment it. The manager at Olana, Kayla, was so responsive to me the whole process. Would always try to work out any solution to make sure it fit our vision. Truly want to thank her for everything throughout this whole process. Thank you thank you thank you to the whole team. The Olana will now always hold a special place in our hearts.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Congrats, Carly! Love the photos! Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate your time. We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing experience with Kayla, our staff, the food, and the venue itself! It was such an honor to host your big day!
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    Christie P. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    The Olana made our wedding.

    My husband and I were really thrilled with our experience working with The Olana team. We are both super busy with work and did not have a ton of extra time and energy to plan our dream wedding, so the fact that The Olana came with the most of the vendors we needed was a huge bonus. Each of the vendors were truly incredible and all contributed to a wedding that fit our dreams and wowed our guests. Our only complaint is that the festivities went by too quickly. But seriously, the venue, the food, the flowers, the cake, and the music were top notch! Kayla and her team at the Olana made wedding planning an easy and stress free experience. I would absolutely recommend The Olana to any couple looking for a dream wedding experience.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Christie! Congratulations! Your photos are stunning, thank you for sharing them! We are so happy to hear that The Olana was everything you needed for your special day. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review!
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    Veronica G. Sent on 12/07/2022
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    Best Day Ever: Korean Nigerian Wedding

    We had an amazing experience with the Olana. They were very organized and the venue is absolutely breathtaking. There were so many options that Kayla shared with us for our wedding ceremony and they were very flexible and trying to accomplish our overall vision for celebrating both cultures for me and my husband. It was the best day of our lives and we are so thankful for each and every team member that was able to make it happen.

    The Olana by Walters Wedding Estates's reply:

    Hi Veronica! Thank you so so much for taking the time to leave us a review! Kayla and her team are incredible and know the venue so well. It was an honor to host your special day! Best day ever!
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