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Ama La Vita is a wedding venue located in Longview, Texas. This property is owned by Raymond and Sandra Glezen, East Texas natives with a passion for hosting special celebrations. They invite you to their French Lake location to create the event of your dreams, incorporating the charmingly rustic and industrial elements of the building.

Facilities and Capacity

You can avail of both indoor and outdoor facilities to host your ceremony and reception. The festivities can begin in one of the property’s elegantly appointed get-ready suites, fully furnished and spacious enough to accommodate your hair and makeup teams. This will allow you to fully settle into Ama La Vita before the events of the day commence. The grounds surrounding this building provide a perfect backdrop for an outdoor affair. Your ceremony can take place in the manicured gardens, bordered by trees. You can also host an al fresco cocktail reception following your service, enjoying the natural landscape as you mingle with guests and take photographs. Your reception can take place in the heart of Ama La Vita, the breathtaking event barn. This structure perfectly blends rustic authenticity with contemporary elegance, creating an event venue that can easily be customized to suit your tastes. It features exposed metal beams on the ceiling and stonework features arching over the doorway. Here, you can comfortably seat your guests banquet style while also sparing room for a dance floor and after-dinner entertainment. Curtains of fairy lights will illuminate the space as you dine, giving your reception a romantic glow.

Services Offered

The staff at Ama La Vita offer a number of different services to ensure that your day runs smoothly. Included are a number of props and decor items as well as event rentals such as tables, chairs, and linens. Also available are two fire pits for use by you and your guests outdoors and a projector for photo and video slideshows. You are welcome to include outside vendors such as caterers, who can make use of the commercial refrigerators and double ovens. Clean up can also be arranged by the staff, allowing you to enjoy your spectacular celebration entirely stress-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,850

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,450

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,850

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,450

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Tables

Reviews of Ama La Vita

Savanna
Savanna Sent on 02/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

The owners of this venue are extremely accommodating and VERY easy to work with. I cannot emphasize enough how stress-free Sandra and Raymond made the entire process. They received and coordinated with the florist, DJ, and catering vendors the day of the wedding to ensure everything ran smoothly. We have never met more caring business owners! The venue package also included countless amenities, perks, and decorations! This place is absolutely gorgeous with a beautiful view and plenty of parking. This place is huge and the property is gorgeous! The bridal suite and groom's suites are fabulous. We had the best time of our lives here! Highly recommend checking this place out for your wedding
Stormy
Stormy Sent on 12/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 6/20/20

The best place we could’ve chosen for our big day Raymond and Sandra went above and beyond to help make everything effortless! Highly recommend this beautiful venue to help make your dreams come true for your wedding day! I can not say thank you enough for the hospitality and beauty of this venue!
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Annie Sent on 02/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So amazing and easy

You will not regret using this venue! Sandra makes everything so easy and budget friendly! It is so beautiful with so many options. That most venues charge extra for. Plenty of room for large groups and even food trucks! This is definitely a rare gem!!!!
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