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    Jovanna J. Sent on 06/21/2023
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    Mara villa was amazing!

    Glows:
    -The venue was perfect for 100 guests. Not too big and not too small. The all-inclusive price made planning so easy. I didn't have to pick out silverware, linens, table decor, or flowers.
    -DJ300 (included) was great. We sent him a playlist before our wedding day and he did play most of the songs on our list. His emcee skills were on point too. Our guests were asking for our playlist and his contact info too.
    -Our wedding coordinator (Stephanie) was amazing. She went above and beyond to make our day special. She arrived early so my bridal party could have more time getting ready. She reviewed our plans and timeline multiple times in advance. She is quick to respond through email or phone. She's friendly and caring. It's clear this is her dream job.
    -The all-inclusive price is reasonable for 100 guests (venue, food, decor, DJ, ceremony, cake, bartender/wait staff, photography)
    -Tomas and his videographer are WONDERFUL! We're so in love with our wedding photos and videos. He took photos fast during the wedding and his videographer was right there with him throughout the night. It only took them 2 weeks to send us our final pics and videos!

    Grows:
    -DJ300 did play a couple explicit songs as well as other songs not listed on the playlist during the reception.
    -Stephanie may make you feel anxious or rushed on wedding day by frequently giving you updates throughout the night or asking your makeup artist how much time to be done. She also wasn't very clear in her instructions to the participants at our wedding rehearsal making our actual ceremony not ideal.
    -The all-inclusive package is BASIC features. For example, you receive a simple white cake with the package. If you'd like it personalized in any way, it's an extra charge. Passed appetizers are an extra charge. A dessert bar is an extra charge. The videographer was an extra charge. Those are just a few examples. Keep that in mind when planning :)

    Overall, the glows definitely outweigh the grows. The grows were small in the grand scheme of the event. None of the grows ruined our night. I would definitely book another event with Mara Villa again.
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    Ciera O. Sent on 04/26/2023
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    Excellent 5 star venue & service!

    5 star venue and service! We LOVED our wedding coordinator, Stephani! She made our dream wedding come true. The other staff members are also very professional and sweet! Highly recommended if you’re looking for a venue that offers a total package.

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star review, Ciera. We are so thrilled you had your dream wedding with us at Mara Villa! I was honored to be your wedding coordinator! Planning your amazing wedding day was fun and our staff were excited to watch the cultural elements incorporated into your special day. Best wishes to you and Courage! XOXO Stephani
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    Anabell G. Sent on 03/23/2023
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    Maravilla at Mara Vila

    Very pleasant and great service from everyone on their team. The vendue is beautiful and everything turned out very nice. We loved our special day at Mara Villa, and would highly recommend to any couple looking for an intimate, family friendly, beautiful venue with so much to offer. Thank you Angela, and team for all your help and service.
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    Crystal C. Sent on 12/17/2022
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    Wedding Supurb!

    My husband and I had an absolute amazing experience at Mara Villa - Katy. From the moment we walked in we knew this was our place to hold our reception. From the get go Amanda was amazing and ready to help, she identified our needs, was very informative and ensured a smooth planning experience. Our coordinator Angela was out of this world, from her personality, energy and project planning she organized the night beyond our expectations and dreams. Angela is a very down to earth, sweet and caring person and she worked very hard behind the scenes to make sure everything went as smoothly as possible. The Mara Villa staff was quick and swift ensuring all guests were taken care of. What an amazing experience, 10 out of 10!

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Crystal, thank you for such an amazing review. I’m so glad you had such a good experience with us throughout your engagement. Your event was so unique and beautiful from your sofa backdrop, florals to your Belle dress. I loved getting to know you and working with you both. I wish you so much happiness in the future.
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    Amy B. Sent on 09/06/2022
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    Perfect Venue

    Mara Villa was the perfect venue for our intimate wedding. The all inclusive package was so easy! It was so amazing to have Amanda help us through the whole process. She was on point with every detail! The venue is perfect to be able to spend quality time with all of your guests. The food was great and all the things this venue had to offer make it great value without feeling like you are sacrificing any of the things that make your day special! We are so happy with every part or our wedding at Mara Villa and would do it all over exactly the same!

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Dear Amy, thanks for taking the time to share your great experience. You and Paul made a perfect fit for Mara Villa and your party was fun and vibrant. I loved the bubble guns that even the grown ups used for your grand exit!
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    Laurie Sent on 05/18/2022
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    Beautiful Wedding

    My daughter’s wedding at Mara Villa was flawless. The venue was perfect for the couple -beautiful and warm. So much was included in the package that it eliminated a great deal of stress in the planning. We received so many compliments on the venue, cake, DJ, etc. Sarah did a phenomenal job making sure every detail was planned out. During the reception, she handled everything amazingly, which freed me to enjoy the evening. As my daughter said after, “It was perfect.” I would highly recommend Mara Villa for anyone planning their wedding.
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    Kathryn E. Sent on 04/07/2022
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    A dream come true

    Our Wedding was truly a dream come true! If I could get married at Mara Villa over and over again I
    Would! The venue was beautiful, the food was exceptional, our cake turned out beautiful, Everyone was so accommodating and helpful, Angela our wedding coordinator at the venue was the best! She truly was the most amazing person for her job! She made every at ease and answered all of our questions. We selected this venue because it was all inclusive and that made planning so easy for us! I wish I could relive our wedding day over and over! Thank you Angela & team for making our day so special and magical. We will remember it for a lifetime!

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was wonderful to get to help you plan your dream wedding. I’m especially happy to know you had a great time. I wish you and your family all the happiness to come and congratulations from all of us at Mara Villa.
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    Tony N. Sent on 03/01/2022
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    5/5 Wedding Venue

    I found Mara Villa through a Facebook advertisement that reeled me in with their All Inclusive package. My husband and I had a tour and immediately fell in love with the venue and their package. This was the only place we toured and I have no regrets. Mara Villa was such a beautiful venue and it made my wedding amazing. All my guests loved the venue. Angela Yzaguirre is the best wedding coordinator that I could have asked for. She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly.
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    Violet H. Sent on 02/25/2022
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    Simply Amazing

    The service provided by Mara Villa was amazing. It was a flawless wedding managed by Sara. The all-inclusive package provided stress free planning. Sara insured every detail of what we wanted was achieved from the venue including all the vendors involved in making our wedding day the best ever. We highly recommend Mara Villa for any special event especially weddings.
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    Sheila A. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    25th wedding anniversary vow renewal dream came true

    We had the time of our life renewing our 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal at Mara Villa. Ms Sarah Williamson is our wedding coordinator and she's the best: very professional, detail oriented, and very responsive. The all-inclusive package is economical and relieves you the stress and headache of setting up the schedule with different vendors. Food is really good (Hasta La Pasta), my guests love it. Leighton, our officiant gave the most endearing ceremony to our vows. Tomas Photography gave us a collaborative experience on our photoshoot. Make sure to converse with your "real" DJ before your event your song choices and Photo booth people to test if you approve of your name on a test photo 30 mins before your event starts. I highly recommend Mara Villa.

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Sheila & Gerry, Thank you so much for the sweet words! It was an honor to be your coordinator as you celebrated 25 years of marriage. It was wonderful seeing you both having your “First Dance” as well as the FUN choreographed dances for each other. The sweet words your daughter spoke during the toast about you as a couple & parents were so honorable. I wish you both another 25+ years of happiness and health.
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    Kara G. Sent on 12/02/2021
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    Dreams do come true

    Angela was nothing short of amazing! It’s been three weeks since our wedding and our family and friends are still talking about! Everything we wanted to got. Everything we wanted went with out a hiccup. I couldn’t have been more satisfied. It was absolutely perfect. Mara Villa and the staff is where you want to be! Absolutely the moment I wanted as I walked down the aisle, the food was amazing, cake was great, dj was amazing! Our guest hardly sat down! It was perfect thank you!!!
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    Kelly B. Sent on 10/03/2021
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    My wedding was the perfect night thanks to Mara Villa!

    It's such a big decision! What it came down to for me was a blend of value and aesthetic and Mara Villa had the maximum of both. Mara Villa is a perfect option if you're planning a wedding for about 100 guests, even more if you don't care about having a big dance floor. What made me choose MV was the competitive pricing for an all-inclusive venue. What made me love MV was the top-notch service and the delivery of my perfect night. My coordinator, Sarah, did an amazing job ensuring I had nothing to worry about. The venue is beautiful. The food was delicious. The DJ blew us away. The cake was gorgeous AND yummy. Check them out for a wedding in the Katy area. You won't be disappointed.

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to work with Kelly & Scott and what a fun night it was with all their guest. It is always good to see families & friends relaxed & enjoying themselves in a beautiful venue.
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    Erika Sent on 08/05/2021
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    Best Day Ever

    Wow! Where do I start… Mara Villa is an amazing venue! It was the perfect place for our special day! The vendors they work with are beyond superb! We planned our wedding within 2 months and with the help of our wedding coordinator Stephanie P. It was smooth sailing and practically stress free! I highly recommend this venue for your special events! We were beyond blessed to share this special day with such a great group of people.

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Thank you for your thoughtful review of us, Erika. We think you and Jake are pretty special, too. Best wishes to you and Jake for a lifetime of amazing memories. Hugs, Stephani.
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    Marie V. Sent on 07/05/2021
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    A truly hidden GEM in Katy, Texas!

    We signed our contract Oct.2019.. we chose the Mara Villa because it was all inclusive, elegant and a true hidden gem in Katy. Little did we know in 2020, COVID would force us to push our wedding back a year from July 3, 2020 to July 2, 2021. Good things come to those who wait is true because Amanda Bayer was in our wedding path for a reason. Not only did she go above and beyond to make sure our day was as we envisioned, but she always made us feel as if we were the only event she was planning. She is a perfectionist and this made it flawless in every way. She listened to our ideas and brought them to life with her creativity and patience. The staff was accommodating from the DJ to bartender. The food was a plated dinner and was exactly as promised. It was well worth the wait. We are so thankful we chose this all inclusive venue!!
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    Briana V. Sent on 06/29/2021
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    5 STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    We worked with Jessica Martinez as our coordinator and she was wonderful. The venue was the perfect size for our wedding. We had about 110 guests. Food was delicious, DJ got everyone dancing, and the whole experience went better than we could’ve hoped for! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a smaller but yet elegant wedding! 🥰
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    Tierra M. Sent on 05/20/2021
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    The Best All Inclusive Venue In Katy!

    My husband and I had our beautiful intimate wedding at Mara Villa on Sunday May 16, 2021. We had the opportunity to work with two very professional and talented coordinators, Stephani and Amanda. Amanda seen us through our wedding day and it was absolutely perfect. The food, vendors - cake, dj and staff was very attentive and professional. Everyone was so friendly and helpful through the whole planning of our event and on our big day. Everything went smoothly and flowed so nicely. We received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was and that is was one of the best weddings that some have ever been to! I can't think the team at Mara Villa for helping us create a night to remember! I recommend 1000% we are forever grateful! ❤

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Dear Tierra, thank you so much for your kind words! Ever since we first met to discuss your wedding plans back in December 2019, I knew you and Quentin would be a beautiful couple with Mara Villa as your backdrop. It was such a pleasure working with you, your family, and friends. I wish you and your boys all the happiness in the world as you start this next exciting chapter as a family! -Amanda Krocker
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    Cristian R. Sent on 05/17/2021
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    Awesome venue!! Highly recommended

    The Mara Villa was an excellent venue and we are so happy we got to be married there. It is very intimate and appealing to the eyes. Amanda, our coordinator, was so friendly and detail oriented. She is kind and really cares about what she is doing. The venue and staff were extremely organized as well. Our guests were treated with nothing but respect. The venue is also very affordable in comparison to venues nearby. Communication was never issue and they were willing to accommodate all of our requests and needs. They made us feel like family and the entire wedding flowed very smoothly. We had absolutely no issues throughout the entire process! We would pick them again any time! We highly recommend anyone looking for a venue to pick Mara Villa!

    Mara Villa's reply:

    From the entire Team at Mara Villa, thank you so much for the kind words Cristian! What a blessing it was to work with you and your beautiful bride, Gisella! With our all-inclusive packages, we know that there are some occasions that a little “accommodating” needs to occur and we do our best to do so when possible. Our goal from start to finish is to help bring your wedding dreams to life, and it’s such a thrill to know that we accomplished that for you and your guests. Wishing you both a life filled with joy, prosperity and most of all, love! - Amanda Bayer
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    Emma M. Sent on 03/09/2021
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    Most amazing night ever!

    If you are looking for an amazing venue plus an out of this world coordinator, Mara Villa is the right place for you! Stephani Peralta was our coordinator and I can't begin to tell you how amazing she was!! She was always so quick to respond to a text or email, no matter the time of day. We were planning a wedding during Covid and it wasn't easy at all. Stephani made it so much better. When we had to make changes to our guest count, probably at least 10 times, she was flexible and would send us updated contracts as soon as changes were made. Stephani was always asking if she could help take things off of our plate to make things easier for us. Mara Villa was perfect for us! We initially started out with a 100 person guest count, then it dropped to 75. As we got closer to the wedding, our guest count dropped again and Mara Villa & Stephani stayed flexible with us. When we had extra seats open up, Stephani made sure that the tables and chairs were taken care of and not just left up looking like we had so many guest who didn't show up. Both my husband and I asked that our parents were taken care of throughout the night as they are elderly. Our parents said that Stephani was attentive all night long. Not once did they ever lack food, drink, or cake! This in it self was perfect for us! When the reception started, we even pulled Stephani out to dance with us and she didn't disappoint! I don't think I have enough words to say about Mara Villa and Stephani and how amazing they are. Stephani is a life long friend now! If you are on the fence about whether or not to pull the trigger, let me tell you this, you WON'T regret it!!!

    Mara Villa's reply:

    YOU did not disappoint, Emma! From our initial consultation all the way to our goodbyes, it was nothing but flawless planning for your equally flawless wedding. I can imagine it’s stressful planning for such a momentous event in your life but even more so during a pandemic that has left many people feeling socially limited in what they are typically comfortable achieving. At Mara Villa, we want to insure you do not feel that stress and do our best to be accommodating with any possible modifications that come up. And you did find one of my other passions – dancing! Thank you for including myself and our Mara Villa staff in your beautiful wedding day celebration. Mara Villa is where marvelous events like yours occur!! - Stephani
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    Dina Z. Sent on 02/11/2021
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    Amazing experience

    Me and my husband picked Mara Villa because we wanted to have a intimate wedding, the decor of this venue was amazing we loved that everything was mostly included. Stephani our coordinator was a dream! She made wedding planning much simple. She made sure everything was taken care of.

    Mara Villa's reply:

    Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Dina. Yours and Victor’s wedding was very intimate, elegant, and amazing! At Mara Villa, our passion is listening to your vision, then bringing it all to life on your memorable day. And our venue is the perfect backdrop to the sophisticated, timeless weddings couples like you dream of. Best wishes for a lifetime of memories shared together!
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    Stella D. Sent on 07/29/2020
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    Exactly what we wanted!

    Being engaged in November, I only had 2 months to plan my wedding and after visiting 5 wedding venues in Houston, I stumbled upon Mara Villa. It was the perfect venue for our small wedding of 80 people. The venue is modern but cozy and perfect with the theme we were going for. Amanda was a great coordinator so I was absolutely stress-free on my wedding day. Everything went super well and I'd recommend Mara Villa to anyone.
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    Tanya G. Sent on 07/30/2020
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    Affordable, unique and seamless

    Mara Villa was a maravilla!!!! We planned our wedding in less than 4 months ( crazy) but it turned out absolutely beautiful. Amanda was so helpful, gave us so much advice and helped with everything for our special day. I will tell you I did not worry not ONCE the day of my wedding- everything went as planned and its all thanks to Amanda and her team at Mara Villa. The food was delicious, decorations and lighting included were BEAUTIFUL. The space accommodated my 115 guests comfortably- and best part it was BYOB. No alcohol went to waste and I even had a signature drink recipe just given to the bartender and it was a hit. This venue is perfect for those who are looking for a beautiful venue without spending a fortune and one you can add all your DIY touches to.
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