Rustic, Elegant & Affordable
Amanda & Stacey
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Hills of Luella is a wedding venue located 30 minutes north of Dallas in Sherman, TX. Stretching across 32 acres of beautiful rolling hills, this waterfront venue has been identified as a hidden gem. This location offers privacy and an authentic rustic flair for couples. If you're looking for real country, you've found it. We provide a nice balance between elegant and natural. Most brides select a sunset marriage at our waterfront Gazebo, then all move to the barn and outdoor game area for a night of food and fun.
Built by Amish and designed by Amanda and Stacey, The Hills of Luella Barn provides the authentic look and feel that has been lost with today's metal barns. The venue exhibits a sincere appreciation for a simpler all-natural country experience. Amanda and Stacey were brought up in rural small towns, learning the importance of community and valuing one’s neighbor. This is evident in the approach they take to event management at their venue. While specializing in weddings and celebrations, they also seek out any opportunity to help those in their locality by offering their space to host fundraisers and benefits. For your wedding ceremony, you can gather your loved ones for an outdoor service in front of the property’s specially designed gazebo. Sitting on the banks of the water, it creates an idyllic, peaceful background in front of which you can exchange your vows. The rustic barn, which serves as the reception area, is built by Amish craftsmen. True to the venue’s Texan design, the barn features exposed roof beams often found in the area’s most iconic rustic structures. In a loft above, get-ready suites can be found for use by you and your party to prepare for your big day.
Offering competitive price packages, The Hills of Luella can cater to events of many sizes and budgets. The barn has a maximum capacity of 200 and seating and tables are kindly provided by the staff for your ceremony and reception. You are invited to take advantage of the wide-open spaces of this property, adding and embellishing design elements to craft the celebration of your dreams. Amanda and Stacey are happy to help this realization, providing on-site venue management throughout the course of the day. They can aid you in coordinating your vendors and maintaining your schedule of events. Choose to make the first steps into your future surrounded by loved ones in this private, rustic haven.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$3,050
Reception
$3,050
Ceremony
$3,050
Bar services
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Catering
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- Couples usually spend $2,900
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Jul and Sept-Dec.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Beach
Waterfront
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Se Habla Español
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Amanda & Stacey
Owner
We both grew up in small town country environments, where life is simple, friendships are life-long and entertainment usually involves a place somewhere down a country road. Amanda has always had a gift for bringing groups together for events, and spares no time in getting the fun and games started. I, on the other hand, am a little more reserved, but have had my share of fun singing and playing my guitar in get togethers or at venues. With all that being said, we love the social setting and enjoy meeting new people and entertaining.
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5.0
out of 5.028 reviews
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The Hills of Luella is highly praised for its exceptional service and beautiful venue. Owners Amanda and Stacey, along with their staff, are commended for their helpfulness, kindness, and attention to detail, ensuring couples have a stress-free and memorable wedding experience. Reviewers appreciate the affordability, cleanliness, flexibility, and overall Texas country vibe of the venue, making it a top choice for weddings and special events. With continuous communication, personal touches, and a well-maintained space, The Hills of Luella receives glowing reviews and high recommendations from couples and their families.Review photos
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Sloane T
5.0
10/07/2024
I don't even know where to start. Amanda and Stacey and their staff are ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!! I couldn't have asked for better help and guidance from a venue. They were so helpful through this entire process and made sure everything ran smoothly. And their staff was ON TOP OF IT!! They knew the next step and hit it spot on. To top off the outstanding help from the owners and staff, the venue is absolutely GORGEOUS. Wouldn't have wanted to celebrate such a special day anywhere else. I would choose them time & time again, hands down.
Rosie R
5.0
11/06/2023
Amanda and Stacy made oui planning and our special day so special! They provided all we needed.. we felt like family. Their staff were so helpful and nice. It was all affordable for our small wedding and all worth it 🤍
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Taylor H
5.0
6/15/2023
I recently got married here on 5/28/23 and I am so glad that we chose The Hills of Luella as our venue for our special day. We got engaged in March and knew we wanted a short engagement. Immediately after we got engaged, I started stressing about finding a venue that could accommodate us with such short notice. When I called this place and spoke to the owner, Amanda, I was instantly drawn in by her kindness and genuine excitement to help us make our dreams happen within 2 months. She immediately offered help with planning and finding vendors. Throughout the planning process, she was flexible, a great communicator and always remained positive. She and her husband went out of their way to make sure our day was special- before, during and even immediately after the wedding. The venue itself is gorgeous and clean. It is spacious and offers variety to cater to your wedding vision. Overall, my wedding day experience is a beautiful memory because of this venue!
response 07/12/2023
Taylor, Thank you so much for your kind words and for letting us be a part of your beautif...
ul wedding!
Shannon P
5.0
1/04/2023
Cannot say enough good things about our experience! We booked the venue sight unseen for an out of state wedding. Amanda and Stacey were the absolute BEST! They treated us like family, and made our daughter’s wedding dreams come true all while staying within our budget! It was literally stress free and actually a fun experience all the way around! Their staff is superb as well!! You won’t find another venue with this personal service and amazing pricing!
response 07/12/2023
Shannon, Thank you so much for your wonderful words. We are were so honored to be a part ...
of your daughter's beautiful wedding!
Myranda S
4.0
11/18/2022
The Hills of Luella is the perfect venue for your dream-come-true wedding! It is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need, want an outside wedding with an inside reception? You got it! Want both ceremony + reception inside, you got it! They do so we’ll go cater to your needs. Amanda and Stacy (the venue owners) are hands-down amazing! Stacy helped by hanging up some of our decor and Amanda did really well calming me (the bride) down when plans were falling through and it started raining! She also remembered everything I requested and made sure our wedding was aesthetically beautiful and eye catching! I highly recommend hiring the venue staff, those ladies were such a big help from bussing tables, serving food, opening doors for entrances/exits, cutting/serving cake, and loading up our things and putting in vehicles at the end of the night which was a tremendous help! Overall, everything was amazing and I would highly recommended this venue for your upcoming event!
response 07/12/2023
Myranda, Thank you so much for the kind review. We were so glad that we could be a part ...
of your wonderful day!
Bailie A
5.0
11/16/2022
Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful, the owners are committed to ensuring that everything is perfect for your day. They remain in continuous communications with you, and my husband and I are so happy that we decided to get married here.
response 07/12/2023
Bailie,
Thank you so much for this 5 star review. We really enjoyed being a part of your ...
special day!
Beth T
5.0
9/14/2022
The Hills of Luella is just beautiful! You will not be disappointed!
Amanda and Stacey are so wonderful to work with. They are down to earth, kind, gracious, and are full of that good 'ole Texas hospitality. The Amish built barn is just amazingly beautiful.
Amanda is very quick to respond to any questions or concerns and makes you feel like family! Our daughter's wedding day was a dream come true! Thank you Amanda and Stacey!
We love you!
response 09/17/2022
Beth,
Thank you so much for the review. We truly loved having all of you here to experien...
ce your daughter's wedding. You are family now!
Kathleen T
5.0
7/27/2022
This place is the best. I have worked with many venues and had negative experiences. But with this venue all our needs were met and we would recommend it to anyone.
response 07/27/2022
Kathleen,
Thank you so much for the kind words. We enjoyed working with you making it suc...
h a beautiful wedding.
Dianna P
5.0
5/17/2022
This place has so much natural charm and beauty with it's rustic elegance. Amanda and Stacy were the most helpful and informative when we began looking for venues, as well as throughout the many months of preparation for the wedding itself. They go above and beyond at every opportunity. They provided resources to use amazing vendors for everything (cake, DJ, photographer, caterer, and makeup/hair artist) and they were available throughout the Big Day. The wedding really went off beautifully. You cannot go wrong in considering this as a possibility for your celebration.
response 09/17/2022
Dianna,
Thank you so much for all of the kind words. We loved being a part of your beaut...
iful day! Y'all were absolutely amazing!
Angela K
5.0
4/22/2022
Our daughter was married here on 4/20/22, and everything was truly magical! Amanda & Stacey are the greatest! We had a few hiccups and they both jumped in to help as if it was their own daughter getting married. We started with a chocolate fountain that wouldn't flow correctly...they brought us oil to thin it. The bride needed glue...they brought us glue. My nephew had a flat...they brought us an air compressor. We catered ourselves and Amanda and Stacey refilled food and drinks without us even asking. Stacey even got covered in chocolate trying to help my husband break the fountain down...and he never blinked an eye! As much as I love the beauty of the venue...I loved Amanda and Stacey! They are truly kind souls who go above and beyond to make the day special not only for the couple but for the parents and every guest as well. Thank you Stacey and Amanda!
response 09/17/2022
Angela,
We loved being a part of your daughter's wedding. Believe me when I say we enjoy...
ed every minute of it, chocolate and all. :) We just felt honored to get to be a part of your daughter's beautiful event. Thank you so much!
Nicole S
5.0
3/22/2022
My husband and I got married here on 03/19/22 and it was absolutely perfect! The venue was beautiful inside and out. The weather just happened to be perfect that day as well! Amanda was extremely attentive and I felt like I didn’t have to even lift my hand. We had scheduled a limo to drive about ten of us home and he was a no show so Amanda and her crew offered to take all of us home! You can tell she has so much pride in her venue and making sure everything goes perfect. Any time I had texted her with a question prior to the day, I got a quick and thorough response. She was taking pictures and videos throughout the night, which is great because that was something I didn’t do haha.(we had a photographer and videographer of course but these were photos I can get right away) 100% recommend scheduling your perfect day here!
response 09/17/2022
Nicole, thank you so much for sharing your experience. Yes, we do take a lot of pride in ...
providing the best day ever for our brides and grooms. We know that there is so much time, money and thought invested in wedding at our venue that we will do feel responsible to do everything within our power to make things go the way that they should. Thanks again for sharing and we hope all is well with all of your family!
Janet H
5.0
3/19/2022
The venue was just gorgeous! Very nice facilities all around; very clean and wee kept. My Daisy Catering not only prepared scrumptious food, but it was served hot and fast. You could tell they were organized and well prepared for the event.
response 09/17/2022
Janet,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. My Daisy Catering did a wonderful job ...
serving the food hot and tasty.
Marie B
5.0
3/19/2022
This was such a gorgeous venue! The day went smoothly! The owners did a great job at welcoming us into the venue and even having extra decorations for us to use!
response 09/17/2022
Marie,
Thank you for the kind review. We know that it can be a challenge getting everythi...
ng to run properly, so we do everything that we can to make it perfect. Thanks for letting us be a part of y'alls special day.
Colleen M
5.0
3/16/2022
This is a beautiful space and location to host a wedding or any special event! Stacey and his wife Amanda are wonderful to work with and what they have created is perfectly lovely! Our daughter was married there on a beautiful evening surrounded by family and friends. The outdoor space is just as magical as the indoor space. They have taken great pride in every detail of this venue! The Hills of Luella will always hold a special place in our hearts as a family!
response 03/17/2022
Thank you so much for choosing us .
It is a true blessing to be a part of such a elegant i...
ntimate wedding.
Kalani F
5.0
1/17/2022
Amanda and Stacey were a dream team to work with. They made the whole process easy and stress free. They have this wonderful program of "pass it forward" where brides leave decorations behind for others to use. It took so much stress off of me to find all the perfect signs and decorations because The Hills of Luella already had so much for me to use, and it's all part of the price! And I left them with some new decorations for other brides.
The location was perfection. It was the perfect Texas country vibe with the pond, the giant cross, and the barn. My husband and I couldn't have dreamt up a better location to tie the knot.
response 09/17/2022
Kalani,
We loved reading your review. We definitely love to hear that we took away some o...
f the stress. We love being a part of your wedding and thank you for leaving some of your decorations for the future brides. You have been a blessing.
Allison G
5.0
7/25/2021
This venue is so surprising in every way. It has a very authentic feel and you can tell it was built well! There is more than enough space for any event including huge weddings and lots of pleasant little surprises as well. The view over the water from the back on the deck is just next level and the bridal suite and grooms cabin are perfect to get everyone and everything in place for your big day. They even have a gazebo, fire pit, and a stage for music and bands! Our wedding couldn’t have been in a more wonderful place and the hosts (Amanda and Stacey) made sure everything was in place and definitely went the extra mile. This whole place is just outstanding! Definitely can’t say enough good things about Stacey and Amanda!! ❤️
response 09/17/2022
Allison, thanks you for the kind words about our venue. We are so glad that you shared yo...
ur wedding with us!
Cathy B
5.0
7/24/2021
This is a beautiful venue, and Amanda and Stacey were wonderful to work with. They had lots of good ideas, and were very flexible with arranging things the way we wanted. They were helpful, but not obvious throughout the day. Very peaceful setting.
response 09/17/2022
Cathy,
thank you for the kind words. We try to make it as stress free as we can. Thank y...
ou for choosing The Hills of Luella.
Robyn B
5.0
5/11/2021
I planned a wedding for my sister and my now brother in law and I could NOT have done it without Amanda and Stacey. They are a wonderfully kind couple who will have your back throughout the event. They worked so hard for us to have a smooth and fun filled day and I couldn’t have been more grateful for their help. Thanks to them I wasn’t stressed, nervous, or anxious. I couldn’t recommend this venue more. It is beautiful, well taken care of, and they are always adding new beautiful additions. AND they are very well priced, not a corporation which means they truly do care about the couple, and even the drive to the venue is remarkable. 1200/10. Do yourself a favor and get down there!
response 09/17/2022
Robyn,
Thank you for all of the kind words. We definitely believe in providing our venue ...
at a competitive price. We truly see every couple that gets married here, and their families as part of our extended family. We love getting to meet so many wonderful people.
Danielle G
5.0
4/26/2021
The hills of Luella is absolutely beautiful. Stacy and Amanda are absolutely wonderful amazing people they go above and beyond to make sure you have the best wedding you ever dreamed of. The venue as soon as we walked in we were set that this was the place that we would have our special day. It’s absolutely amazing I cannot even put in words to describe how awesome and beautiful this place is. I highly recommend you to check this place out I recommend you to get married there as well because I promise you will not regret it. 🥰
response 04/26/2021
Danielle
We are so grateful for your such kind words .
You have definitely brightened our ...
day .
As a husband & wife team we pride ourself to make each event an amazing experience .
Halie H
5.0
3/24/2021
The Hills of Luella was everything we could of hoped for. Our guests keep telling us how it was the most beautiful venue they'd ever been to. It was the perfect background for the ceremony, pictures, and the ideal set up for the party afterwards!
Stacey and Amanda both went out of their way to make our wedding so special. They met with us multiple times, let us take many visits to the venue, always responded quickly to my emails, and were there the whole day of our event. They made us feel like family- they really do care so much about the couples that book with them!
I couldn't of imagined our wedding anywhere else. You won't reget choosing the Hills of Luella! We loved every second of our wedding thanks to them.
response 09/17/2022
Halie, Thank you so much for the kind words. We definitely loved having all of you out a...
t are venue and we definitely do consider you family! Hope all is well.
Laurie H
5.0
2/27/2021
Laurie H
The Hills of Luella is a charming place with a beautiful rustic barn built by the Amish nestled in a quaint country setting. It has a waterfront gazebo and many outdoor activity areas . This charming venue is suitable for multiple events . I love the peacefulness of this property . The owners Stacy and Amanda are truly the sweetest couple you’ll ever meet . This is a dream of theirs come true and they are dedicated to making your special day the best it can be .
response 09/17/2022
Laurie,
We agree. The peacefulness found at the venue can be very magical, especially in ...
the evening. Thank you for all of the kind words!
Marcia B
5.0
1/13/2021
Amazing location and setup. Inside and outside is good for all of your wedding needs with lots of photo locations and natural backdrops available.
response 09/17/2022
Thank you Marcia for sharing!
Allison F
5.0
1/13/2021
This is a beautiful barn right outside of Dallas for a wedding. I was in a wedding here in November 2020. The owners were beyond accommodating in helping with getting everything set up! I would definitely recommend!
response 09/17/2022
Thank you Allison for the kind words.
Laura D
5.0
1/13/2021
The owners are great and honest people. The venue is so beautiful. We attended a wedding in 2020. There are a lot of great places for pictures too.
response 09/17/2022
Laura, thank you for the kind words. We are now working on a second ceremony area, which ...
we hope will prove to be great for additional pictures.
Jennah H
5.0
1/13/2021
I was in a wedding at this venue and it was the best wedding experience! Beautiful landscape for pictures and perfect get ready rooms and houses! The staff was wonderful and made the day go by seamless!
response 09/17/2022
Jennah,
Thank you for the wonderful review!
Abbie R
5.0
1/13/2021
Beautiful venue! The owners are amazing, will do anything to insure a perfect wedding!
response 09/17/2022
Thank you Abbie for the kind words!
Tammy H
5.0
1/13/2021
Wonderful venue for a Wedding. We attended a wedding in 2020, really had a great time.
response 09/17/2022
Tammy,
Thank you so much for the review.
Joan K
5.0
1/11/2021
This is a hidden gem! We had a wedding of 150 people in Nov 2020. I have had so many compliments on the venue.
Amanda and Stacey are awesome to work with and you won't be disappointed. It is a MUST see venue.
response 05/13/2022
We sure miss y'all and are still using many of the pics from the wedding.
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