Elmwood Gardens by ProvenceEST. 1980

One of our brides described her first visit to the gardens; “as I strolled along the paths totally surrounded by new surprises at each turn, I felt like Alice in Wonderland.” Sometimes a place that you visit captures your heart and imagination. Welcome to the world of Elmwood Gardens by Provence. It is truly an experience. This secret garden is tucked away in rural East Texas on thirty-two acres of rolling hills, ponds, and open views of beautiful sunsets.

Imagine a place that embodies everything you love about East Texas. A beautiful, old homestead with charm and character, with multiple gardens and original pioneer homes. Picture the bride being led through a lovely outdoor wedding walk, with flowers on either side of the path, and hanging chandeliers lighting the way to her groom. Think how beautiful it would be to watch them say their vows standing underneath a lovely wrought-iron gazebo. Bradford pear trees surround the ceremonial area, giving the ceremony an intimate, private atmosphere. This would be the perfect setting, the missing piece needed to complete the perfect day is you.

The history of the Gardens was originally designed by the Turnages who began to cultivate the homestead’s natural allure into easily identifiable areas like the wedding walk and gazebo. They built a fifty-four hundred square foot indoor reception hall which has a storeroom and a room specifically for catering preparations. There are four different antique cottages purchased from the surrounding farms and set up for the bride, bride’s maids, Moms, and other VIP's to have a unique dressing area for the special day. Not to forget the men, there is also a separate man-cave for the groom and groomsmen to prepare and to enjoy the day watching sports on a big-screen television prior to the event. Alongside, there is also a honeymoon cottage complete with a four person hot-tub and charming vintage décor. It is the perfect respite for a couple to unwind and rest for a night before they set off on their honeymoon. The old family farm has become a full-fledged wedding venue.

Our expansive and well laid-out property features four cottages, two built-in bars, a honeymoon cottage, groom’s room, hi-tech game room, horse drawn carriages, an elegant Roadster and even an outdoor dance floor that’s perfect for dancing the night away under the wide open Texan night sky.

The whimsical indoor/outdoor chapel is a romantic, quixotic sanctuary with ancient looking gothic cast iron windows and is partially open to the outdoors. Wedding guests can watch the ceremony from homemade benches built from refurbished antique wood salvaged from a historic old mansion being torn down at a nearby farm. A copper clad cross sits at the roof line sanctifying the chapel and all those within it. Continuing the open-aired celebration area is the outdoor dance hall. It is a saloon-themed structure with vintage hanging lights, and lighted signs giving it a true feeling of an old fashioned dance hall perfect for dancing the night away with family and friends. Next to the dance hall is fashioned an outdoor covered bar for drinks and refreshments topping off the setting for a perfect evening. Everything that could make your wedding or celebration the most memorable of the year is all available for you there.