The inspiration to construct a large wedding venue in the Splendora area first came when Wesley and Teresa Barron were searching for a venue for their daughter’s wedding but did not find anything comparable in the area to venues in other parts of the county.
“As EMC residents, we felt our small, picturesque town of Splendora needed a unique attraction that would meet the wedding and events needs of our local and neighboring communities,” said Teresa. “Couples in our area have long been in search of an event hall to accommodate weddings of all sizes, without having to drive an hour (or more) to the next big city.”
Thus, the partnership between Wesley and Teresa and TJ and Casey Knox was formed and Fountain View Farm Wedding Venue came to life.
They purchased land in Splendora located at 24500 Drivers Road that was a perfect location and started the building process in December 2019. Fountain View Farm opens on Sept. 1 with the first wedding scheduled on Sept. 13.
According to Teresa, several things set Fountain View Farm apart from other venues such as the size and location.
“There are not many venues in our area that have a capacity of 300 and we are conveniently located about a mile off U.S. Highway 59,” said Teresa. “Our Grand Staircase is an eye-catcher and all of our brides/clients fall in love with this feature. Also, we have a dreamy view of the fountains right outside of the building which makes for picture-perfect photos. This supports our name of the venue.”
Before opening the doors, Fountain View Farm hosted tours and an open house to allow for potential and current clients to get a sneak peek.
The owners also host a private open house once a month with couples who have booked the venue. This is an opportunity for couples to see updates, brainstorm decorating ideas, bring a wedding planner/coordinator to discuss details, take engagement photos or bridal photos or even bring the whole wedding party for a rehearsal.
In the future, they plan to have a “something borrowed closet” where couples can borrow items to help save money on decorations. The private open house will also be a night they can shop in the something borrowed closet which will be built over time.
Fountain View Farm also boasts a spacious bridal suite and groom’s room, an outdoor chapel, prep-kitchen, ample parking and space outside for games next to the fire pit.
While Fountain View Farm is mainly a wedding and event venue, clients may rent the facilities for variable prices that depend on the day. They will provide tables and chairs to accommodate a capacity of up to 300. Fountain View Farm currently has an open vendor policy as long as the vendor is licensed and insured, but they do require the renter to use their alcohol vendor. They have access to all the property, weather permitting, for photoshoots.
As Fountain View Farm continues to grow, they will add to the venue and the event staff as needed and are excited to become well-known in the community as a premier event venue in the EMC community.
“My favorite part of the business is seeing the excitement and happiness in the brides as they begin to plan their big day,” said Teresa. “Just knowing we are going to be a part of their special day is truly what makes all of this worth it. Our venue will be a part of their memories and history that they will share with their children and grandchildren.”
For more information or to book your upcoming wedding or event, visit www.fountainviewfarmtx.com or call 832-432-4274.