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March 2024 by Roxanne Myers
We were lucky enough to hold our wedding at Weston Gardens in November. Weston Gardens is an incredibly beautiful and unique wedding venue that feels intimate while allowing for space among guests, that feels magical and of another world just outside of a major metropolitan, and that felt so much like an extension of us (casual warm and welcome) but still acted as a formal backdrop for our night. Even in the evening/dark of daylight savings, Weston is well lit and the ambiance is unmatched. The team at Weston Gardens helped us plan a well executed wedding that went very smoothly and all guests raved about the beauty of the venue itself. It is a place we will have incredibly memories at for the rest of our lives.
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January 2024 by Kayleen Shearer
As a wedding photographer who has shot lots of weddings on the West Coast I'm always looking for more natured-filled venues with those dreamy backdrops that can be hard to come across in DFW. And Weston Gardens is exactly that! So much greenery and variety in backgrounds that makes it perfect for photos! And oh my gosh the lighting in the bride's dressing room is STUNNING. I love the unique touches to the venue. My client got married on the pirate ship which I was hesitant about how it would turn out when they first told me but it ended up looking magical. Not to mention I LOVED working with Isabel! She's been one of my favorite coordinators to work with over the years and she is great at her job. 10/10 recommend Weston Gardens from the perspective of wedding photography!Photo Creds: @KayleenShearerPhotography
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November 2023 by Cristin Martin
It's a lovely and interesting garden, especially with that stone ship. I imagine that the weddings there are absolutely enchanting.
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September 2023 by Tara R.
Posting my review is dated, admittedly, but after reading the latest three reviews regarding how the venue accommodates for rain, my review falls under this category. My wedding occurred in October 2018, the wettest October in 10 years. We made it through the vows with only sprinkles, but everyone was rushing around putting the tents in place at the very last minute just before the monsoon began. When I say last minute, I mean not only was I, the bride, entering the reception with soaked face & hair, but many attendees and the mother-of-the-bride were also starting the party looking like wet rats. That's ok, we expected a little rain. What we didn't plan on is for the only available toilet to get clogged. Before the event, when we mentioned our concerns about there being only one toilet, considering it's on a septic system, we were specifically told not to worry about it, as it never gets clogged. Well, it DID happen pretty early on. Thankfully, they were able to get a port-a-potty delivered VERY quickly, so we opted for the middle of three choices. It was placed in the mud (though everywhere was muddy at this point), there was zero light AND there was a hole at the top, so guests had to do their business in total darkness with a small, but steady stream of water dripping on their heads. In the venue's defense, they did not charge us for the porta-potty being brought in last minute, which was $2,500. So, it kind of sucked not having a bathroom for a good portion of the evening. The other issue was that the beer delivery was 2 hours late. That was stressful. Those were the only complaints related to the venue. The staff was very nice and professional, through the mud and mess. Other unrelated mishaps happened, which included our caterer getting severely stuck in the mud, as did several guests. One of our guests flagged down a man on a tractor down the road to come and help pull people out of the muddy parking lot by the tent. Then some guests ate the flowers that were placed on the drinks for decoration. Due to the monsoon, we had to call off the first dance, the father-daughter dance and we did not have a send-off, but that had nothing to do with Weston Gardens. I took everything in stride and with everything that went wrong that night anyway, I and everyone else still had a great time and I'll always call it our beautiful disaster.
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July 2023 by Lisa Marie S
This review has been a long time coming. I attended a wedding here that happened in the rain, and the venue was completely unprepared. I had to allow some time for me not to be so angry before I wrote this. But people need to know about the risk they are taking by booking with this venue. If it doesn't rain, probably it will all be ok. BUT IF IT DOES RAIN, you will very likely have a terrible experience at best and possibly an unsafe one.We knew the rain was coming ten days before the wedding. When concerned members of the wedding party inquired about the significant rain storm coming and the amount of tenting facilities that we could see going up (that was clearly not enough for the 250 coming), the staff at WG said, repeatedly, "you don't worry about the rain, we do." But they weren't ready for the weather . . . NOT at all.The result: the area was not safe - it was very slippery and an inch of mud in some locations where guests arrived and had to go for food and to reach the porta-potty. The ceremony had to take place in the rain, even though we were told there was a plan for having it under the tents. Much of the food went to waste because people couldn't get to the food or see it very well for those braving the obstacle course to get there. And WG had the wedding party start to shut down early (and frantically), and before the couple had their big send-off.Those are just the highlights. But you get the idea. Weather happens, no one was upset about that. The problem was that the venue wasn't prepared. Really really not prepared.
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July 2023 by Lisa M.
This review has been a long time coming. I attended a wedding here that happened in the rain, and the venue was completely unprepared. I had to allow some time for me not to be so angry before I wrote this. But people need to know about the risk they are taking by booking with this venue. If it doesn't rain, probably it will all be ok. BUT IF IT DOES RAIN, you will very likely have a terrible experience at best and possibly an unsafe one. We knew the rain was coming ten days before the wedding. When concerned members of the wedding party inquired about the significant rain storm coming and the amount of tenting facilities that we could see going up (that was clearly not enough for the 250 coming), the staff at WG said, repeatedly, "you don't worry about the rain, we do." But they weren't ready for the weather . . . NOT at all. The result: the area was not safe - it was very slippery and an inch of mud in some locations where guests arrived and had to go for food and to reach the porta-potty. The ceremony had to take place in the rain, even though we were told there was a plan for having it under the tents. Much of the food went to waste because people couldn't get to the food or see it very well for those braving the obstacle course to get there. And WG had the wedding party start to shut down early (and frantically), and before the couple had their big send-off. Those are just the highlights. But you get the idea. Weather happens, no one was upset about that. The problem was that the venue wasn't prepared. Really really not prepared.
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July 2023 by Jadis S.
"Dear Mike's Garden Center, Please stop selling Asclepias curassavica (tropical milkweed, bloodflower, scarlet milkweed, sunset flower, silkweed). They hurt us. Please carry Asclepias incarnata, A. tuberosa, A. syriaca, A. speciosa, and A. asperula instead. It's actually illegal to ship curassavica to Texas. Sincerely, the Monarchs." The Mike's Garden Center manager was brusque and pounded on themes that were not relevant to my request that they consider not selling the milkweed that hurts Monarchs and is deemed by the Texas government to be a noxious weed which cannot be shipped here. We had brought in two Asclepias we'd purchased only to discover they were A. curassavica. Earlier I had at first mistakenly called Weston Gardens in Bloom (8101 Anglin Dr, Fort Worth) where I had purchased an A. tuberosa (and wanted to buy their A. incarnata) to ask if they accepted returns. They graciously said yes if we brought the receipt. I figured Mike's Garden Center might be just as gracious and if not I'd just have to destroy the Monarch-killing plants. I went. I saw the "NO RETURNS NO EXCHANGE" sign and said "OK. But I'm really here to talk to the manager." The cashier said they might make an exception under the circumstances and she said she'd get the manager. He showed up loaded for bear. Calmly, I showed him the facts from the federal government's website, and the statistics from the Smithsonian, and "Molecular Ecology." I asked if he'd consider not selling it anymore as politely as if my beloved genteel gramma were watching me. "Irregardless of what's on your little paper people buy it." "It's not my little paper -- it's a government website." "Irregardless, people buy it." "Because tropical milkweed doesn't die back and they are trying to help the Monarchs and they don't know about the harm curassavica does. You didn't even identify it as Tropical Milkweed -- only as Asclepias. This kills Monarchs, and you could sell the good ones instead." But he was loaded for bear and he shot his load. Kept barking at me that I wasn't getting a refund. "That's not why I'm here. I wanted to ask you to consider not selling plants that hurt Monarchs." Kept barking at me that I wasn't getting an exchange. Still calm, still smiling though it didn't reach my eyes: "That's not why I'm here. I wanted to ask you to consider not selling plants that hurt Monarchs." Lather, rinse, repeat repeatedly. I said to Husband "Let's go. No, don't pick them up carefully, we have to destroy them." I grasped one of the two $15 plants and snapped its stems in half, walked out to the parking lot and holding it by the mangled stems bashed it to bits. The root ball got even by bouncing back and slapping my face. I was covered in dirt. I smiled instantly and gleefully, and took a photo of my dirty self in front. Weston Gardens in Bloom (8101 Anglin Dr, Fort Worth) sells the good milkweeds (Asclepias incarnata and A. tuberosa), not the killer milkweed and graciously will give you an exchange if you bring the receipt. On Mother's Day they have tea, live chamber music, and gifts for Mom in their lovely wedding-ready show gardens.
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June 2023 by Ashley Lilavois
We absolutely love working with the staff at Weston Gardens! They are attentive to detail and exhibit excellent customer service! The views are gorgeous and there are always fun, innovative events happening there! I highly recommend this venue!
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May 2023 by Nancy Louthen
Weston Gardens was always a favorite place for me, my family, and sisters to visit and shop. After my husband died, I called them to have a landscape specialist come to my home to discuss my whole yard. My emphasis was on streamlining and simplifying the large lawn so I could continue to maintain it without my husbands help. After a week or so, the representative called me into the office to discuss the plans she had drawn up for my yard. Not only was I treated disrespectfully, her rendering was shocking! She had drawn out the most intricate, complicated plan that I would never be able to manage. She even drew in a sitting area that I specifically told her I did not want. She put in hundreds of plants that I would neither be able to afford nor maintain. I was charged $600 before I even got to see the plans. When I complained, she just said, “Well, you can just apply the $600 to your final plan!”!I was so upset (my husband had only died 3 months before), that I never did any of it. I feel cheated, misunderstood, and humiliated!
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April 2023 by Shelly Sullivan
We had our Celebration of Life for Tiffany Burch here on March 25th, 2023 and I can tell you that the grounds were so beautiful and serene. The staff is outstanding and so helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for weddings or celebrations of any kind. Thank you Weston Gardens for your lovely help and very loving staff. You guys went above and beyond!
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March 2023 by Spencer Shelton
As a photographer, I'm always looking for great locations and Weston Gardens in Bloom is hands down one of my all time favorite locations! I've photographed here for over a decade now and it's ALWAYS well maintained and so well taken care of. Staff is ALWAYS so friendly as well. If it's a wedding, engagement session, family session, or just a beautiful day to enjoy the gardens, you need to check it out! (They have such an awesome history as well, be sure to ask. You won't be disappointed!)Photography by @SheltonsPhotography
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March 2023 by Lynn Chen
There are many Texas native plants for sale at their nursery section. Friendly service and great selection of trees, shrubs and succulents.
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November 2022 by Morgan Goloway
The venue was so beautiful, and I loved everything about it! I loved the lay-out and the atmosphere! However, **do not** leave your car in their parking lots after the wedding! The website says you're more than welcome to leave it overnight and not even 2 hours after the wedding ended all the parking lots were locked. Wedding was on Saturday and the venue is closed on Sundays, so there's no way to get in contact with anyone that day. The lots were still locked that Sunday morning and the whole day. I'm not from here and had to pay an extra night at a hotel and stay in a town I'm not familiar with with no car and no one to help. Finally was able to get my car Monday with a sweet employee when I intended on getting it Saturday night. Awesome venue, they just have false advertising in their website. Take your car anywhere else once the wedding ends. :)
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November 2022 by Bruce K.
People here are horrible with zero concern for their guest!!!! Attended a wedding here and it rained. Can't do anything about the weather, but the staff had no contingencies for rain. That was forecasted for a week. Speaking to the happy(ish) couple today, they are utterly devastated about how their day went. Rain, it happens, no issues with Mother Nature. Forcing the ceremony into the rain and not under the tent?!?!?! Yes, you read correctly. The couple asked to move the tables under the tent so they could do the ceremony there, but the Weston staff said, "we are doing it in front of the barn". In the rain. Didn't get to see the ceremony because I stayed under the tent behind "the barn". The day before, when asked about what would happen when it rains, they gave a plan and not a single thing happened. The amount of shoes & dresses ruined in the mud is not countable. The venues bartenders demanded tips when getting drinks?!?! I am one of the best tippers on the planet when it is my idea, but..... Speaking to the couple, the rain didn't bother them and it didn't take away from the celebration, but it is such a disappointment of how the venue handled everything when there were assurances there was a contingency plan. The couple was told the venue would put mulch down, pavers or moved to the solid ground area, all of which were part of the contingency plan. None of this happened. Restroom was a trailer in the mud? Where the venue placed the food was across a drainage area. One side had a piece of plywood over the ditch, the other side was not accessible. Although the great people from La Hacienda were amazing and the food was awesome!!! The venue had zero to do with the food. Do not trust anything they say and I am sure they are paid up front. Find another place or do not rely on the staff at the Weston to make any good decisions concerning your wedding.
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September 2022 by Lynn Olinger
Simply one of the best, most interesting nurseries in the DFW area. Knowledgeable and friendly folks there. Terrific selection - lots of native and well-adapted-to-North Texas plants.
