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The surprise birthday party Jessica helped me throw for my wife was incredible. She handled every detail and made my vision come to life. An extremely stress-free experience.
Cole James
Jessica was born for this! I could not have asked for a better baby shower! Everyone there talked about how incredible everything was. 10/10!!
Morgan Hammer
Jessica planned the BEST girls night ever! We celebrated Valentine's Day with our best girl friends, made personal pizzas with all the toppings, drank wine, had yummy desserts, and finished the night letting out our creative sides by painting! She thought of every detail from the decorations, to the food and drinks, to the activities, and best of all the time well spent celebrating our love for friendship! I love how much she loves her work and how passionate she is about making every event special!
Alicia Posey
About Lazy U Ranch
Welcome to one of America’s most unique venues. For the past five decades the historical Lazy U Ranch has been home to an American family going back six generations. During America’s longest war this location transitioned from a homestead to a respite location for our nations wounded receiving over 24,000 soldiers through the ranch gate during the period of 2011 – 2019. In 2014 American’s built the nation’s only private “living” war memorial providing an indoor facility for the wounded offering a place of solace and healing.
On location is the historical family lodge vacated by the owners in 2017 and now utilized by the Armed Forces Chaplaincy for family overnight respite stays.
Known as the SS American Memorial and Memorial groundsthe location continues to provide respite wellness retreats to active duty and veterans on a weekly basis – free of charge. In 2016 the SS American Memorial Foundation 501c3 non-profit was chartered by the ranch owners to allow future generations to benefit from the unique healing qualities of the location.
As a faith-based location the board of directors has elected to allow private wedding events to help generate additional income providing perpetuity. All events must adhere to the memorial grounds policies.
Colossians 3:14 (ASV) …and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.
May your special day be “lifelong”!
Board of Directors – SS American Memorial Foundation
Reviews Of Lazy U Ranch
Went here for my daughter's wedding in mid October, the weather was wonderful and there weren't too many guests so we were made very comfortable in the courtyard. I felt the decorations were very sparse outside and could have been spruced up quite a bit, but the atmosphere was very nice and relaxed and I believe that's what my daughter wanted. Inside was nicely simply decorated, and the staff was very friendly and very accommodating. The bridal suite where we all were able to change and dress was one of the nicest ones I've ever seen, with access to the bathroom and a private area just for the bride. The food they served was quite good and they were very generous with portions and refills if wanted. The staff was very attentive with drinks and other items food wise, and we didn't feel rushed or secluded to a specific area at all. The facility is out a little ways by the natural bridge caverns, but I do believe it's worth a drive because you feel that you're in a place that's far away from the city when you're there. Would recommend this place for small simple weddings, but I don't know that I would choose them for something very formal or with a lot of guests.
Crystal Naylor-Cooper
We had the best experience at la Fontana springs!! Amit and his team made our wedding day easy going and stress free. If you truly want to enjoy your wedding day I highly suggest you do it here. They take care of pretty much everything! Set up, take down and everything in between. It was so convenient to be able to use the decorations that they provide so we didn’t have to spend a lot of money of stuff we’d really only use for one day. They have so many different color options they are sure to have something that fits your theme. The food was amazing, all our guests had nothing but good things to say about the food and they had a delicious vegetarian option for me and my guests. He also gave us a great recommendation for our cake! Amit did a great job of keeping us on schedule but didn’t make us feel rushed. He was quick to problem solve if there was any issue. Him and his team know what they are doing and they do it very well! We truly had such a great experience. Our wedding was even better than I expected thanks to Amit and his team!
Melanie Del Aguila
I really don’t know where to start this review. From the first day I came to la Fontana springs I felt at ease as a bride, the owner Amit was so helpful from day one. He was so helpful to walk through every question we had, but that was just the beginning. Not only was the venue amazing He always was about to help anytime I needed it. Cake issues? No big. Photographer canceled a month before? Handled. Need someone to hold your veil in pictures? Done. Even just someone to tell me to breathe during planning! He was sweet enough to plan for my dad a spot in the wedding. I can’t stress to bride enough how important that is. Everything was a package deal so I never had to worry about anything just show up! If I could express in words how thankful I am I would but I don’t think it’s enough. Thank you Amit for making my wedding amazing!
mary naylor
My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Patel who was amazing!!! There was great communication in the months leading to the wedding and multiple meetings to go over the wedding details to make sure our day was perfect. The day of the wedding was a breeze we were taken care of and catered to and we loved every minute of it. April the day of coordinator was so lovely and knowledgeable she helped the day go smoothly and efficiently. We also gout our beautiful wedding cake through the company’s baker Cheryl and I’m still getting texts about how delicious it was! If you’re thinking about booking here just do it you’ll be in good hands and it will be stress free
Tanisha Cantu
If you are looking for a place to have your next special celebration, then look no further! La Fontana is the place to go. Amit and his team went above and beyond for my daughter's quinceañera. It was so much fun to plan and work with Amit. He made the entire process stress free and went above and beyond when preparing and planning my daughter's special day. We received so many compliments on everything from the decorations, attention to detail, the food, the cake, the music and atmosphere, etc. If we had to do it again, we would go with them a thousand times over!
April Johns
This venue is amazing! They take care of almost everything! This venue includes decorations, setup/cleanup, & food. They also have suggestions for the cake, DJ, photographer, & everything else you would need for your wedding! Mr. Patel & his staff are amazing! They make sure that your every need is taken care of, & they're well organized. My wedding went smoothly and had no problems what so ever.
Catherine LeBlanc
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FAQ
Booking
A non-refundable deposit of $500 & signed contract is required to reserve your date for live painting services. All custom painting commissions done in studio require a 50% deposit. Due to high demand it is recommended to book as early as possible especially for peak Texas wedding season in the Fall. Availability is not guaranteed but in the event I am already booked, please inquire about my custom commissions from photographs.
Consultation
A few weeks prior to your event, I will consult with you about the final details of the big day, including final timeline, floor plans, decor, and all the details that you would like incorporated in the scene. Upon consultation I will create a mock sketch for you to approve the final layout of your painting.
Arrival
The day of your event I will arrive 2-3 hours prior to the ceremony start to set up and begin painting.
Painting Hours
I will paint on site live at your event for approximately 5-10 hours depending on the size of the canvas and the level of detail chosen.
Painting Completion
Your live Wedding Painting will be 80-95% complete by the end of the event. I will complete additional details in studio and the finished painting will be available for pick up or shipping 6-12 weeks after your event. For the exception of Clients purchasing greeting cards, they will have their paintings will have an expedited completion of 2-4 weeks post event.
Accommodations
Some venues such as Churches will not allow for a live artist to paint in the interior. In such cases there are limitations at a ceremony site, I will take reference photos of the ceremony and paint live at the reception. Please designate a 5’x5’ space at the reception with access to an electrical outlet and extra chair. To maintain the top quality of your artwork, outdoor painting spaces can be designated if weather conditions are not rainy, not excessively windy, not in direct sun with over a 90 degree temperature, or in temperatures below 50 degrees.
Final Payment
The full balance for live painting services will be due 1 week prior to your event. All custom painting commissions must be paid for in full upon the paintings completion before delivery
Cancellations
Due to high demand, ALL deposits & money paid towards your painting is non-refundable. If you wish to cancel services, you may use any funds paid towards your live painting service towards a future event or custom commission done in studio.