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Client reviews and commentary:
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"My daughter Kimberly Reeves and Jeremy Gray were married on June 12, 2010. You and your staff did a fabulous job. Everything looked great and it was everything we hoped it would be. I would recommend The Legacy to anyone needing a special event venue. Everyone did a great job to make this a very special day. Our friends and family repeatedly told us how beautiful everything looked and tasted. THANK YOU SO MUCH!"
    -- THERESA REEVES

"I wanted to take the time to thank you for assisting my cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morris, with their wedding. Being a coordinator myself, I understand how important it is to find the perfect venue with a friendly, yet professional staff that can provide impeccable service. Being a bridesmaid in their wedding as well also made it even more important that we find the perfect venue so that I too can enjoy their wedding as a guest and not have to worry too much about the details. Recommending The Legacy was the best suggestion that I could have made for them and between you, your excellent staff, and your outstanding in house caterer, I as well as the bride and her family didn’t have to worry about a single detail! Everything from the decor, food, set-up, etc was handled with great care and attention to detail and was absolutely breathtaking. They had the PERFECT WEDDING and I as well as our family couldn't thank you enough for that! Thanks for making their day perfect. You're great at what you do. It's definitely been a pleasure working with you and I look forward to recommending you in the future!"
    -- SHANNA BURRIS

"When searching for wedding venues, I was a bit anxious because East Texas doesn’t necessarily have the greatest number of venues to choose from—but as soon as I stepped into The Legacy, I knew it was the one. Meeting Susan was one of the greatest experiences.  She is kind, excited, and patient—willing to answer any questions and very accommodating to what a bride and groom in vision their wedding day to be.  The facility itself is beautiful, making the transition from wedding to reception flawless and the grounds are amazing for timeless, classic photos Planning a wedding at The Legacy is essentially one stop. Susan has great relationships with numerous well recommended vendors and photographers, some of the best in the area. On the day of the wedding, I was able to concentrate on myself and the vows I was about to take, instead of all the last minute “oh no’s” and crisis’ that always occur during a wedding because I could rely on Susan to help smooth out all the rough edges. The wedding was beautiful and my guests could not stop complimenting us on how wonderful it was. It truly was a day I will never forget. Great venue, exceptional service and a wedding to remember—if that’s what you are after, then The Legacy is the place for you."
    -- LAKENA CHEA TOMPKINS, married at The Legacy 9/27/09

"I love it when I book a bride who is getting married at The Legacy! As a wedding professional, I think that choosing a venue specifically designed to host weddings is one of the smartest decisions a bride can make.  The entire venue is beautiful to photograph, very easy to work in and adapts to any decor or theme a bride can come up with.  It's also great if you're planning an outdoor wedding to have a venue with indoor accommodations in case the weather takes an unexpected turn.  Above all else, the staff at the Legacy is what makes it one of my favorite places to shoot.  Susan and David are very "real" people who love what they do and are dedicated to meeting and exceeding your expectations."
    -- BRANDI BURKETT, Brandi Burkett Photography

"People were literally dancing out of the doors at midnight exclaiming, "Be sure we do this again in five years". As a reunion planner, this was a very gratifying thing to witness. I think I was as pleased to hear this as I was to see all of the classmates and friends that were assembled at the event. This facility is ideal for this type of event and Susan and her staff were so accommodating and easy to work with.  During the holiday season, I happened to run into the disc jockey that we used for this event, and he commented to me that he thought this event was probably the most fun of any event he had ever done. That too, was exciting to hear, from someone whose business is working parties. The Legacy is a beautiful facility, very spacious, versatile and modern and is ideal for almost any type of event. The quiet country setting is so picturesque and peaceful.  Jacksonville is fortunate to have this kind of event center in their back yard."
    -- DEBBIE GRIFFIN, Class of 1979 Reunion Coordinator

"Coordinating a Class Reunion can be a challenge, and yet the professionalism exemplified by The Legacy staff helped produce a seamless event. We could not have been happier with the facility, the food, the service or the price. A tremendous value across the board!"
    -- JENNI LEE, Class of 1979 Reunion Coordinator

"We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary December 27, 2009, with approx. 170 family and friends at The Legacy. Detailed attention was given meticulously to each area of preparation. The Legacy was beautifully decorated with our chosen color scheme throughout the eye appealing fruit, vegetable, cheese displays and tables where our guests were seated. The gorgeous tiered cake was unquestionably delicious, and our favorite atmospheric music was provided during the party. Priceless memories were made at our special 50th celebration at The Legacy!"
    -- DR. and MRS. HERSCHEL GARNER

"I would like to thank you for all you have done for us in making Lacey and Kenley's wedding a beautiful and wonderful experience. I really enjoyed working with you. You made everything so easy from the beginning planning stages until the last guest left the reception. Your facility is so conveniently set up, making such an easy transition from wedding to reception for all guests. You were always available to take care of any issues or needs, and with such a happy, friendly attitude. We could not have asked for better service. I highly recommend you and your facility to anyone!"
    -- NANCY NESSELHAUF

"The beauty of the Legacy speaks for itself.   We knew having an outdoor wedding in November was risky due to the ever changing Texas weather and having the option to move the ceremony inside rather than move the entire wedding to another location took so much worry and stress out of planning the wedding.

From the first meeting with Susan, we felt like we were dealing with a friend.  She was so kind and patiently   answered so many questions that we had through out the months of planning.   The internet, bridal books, and TV shows all make wedding planning seem like a breeze.  There are so many details that we never considered.   Susan met and talked with us on several occasions and helped us with all the things we did not know but needed to know in order for the wedding to be as perfect as possible.

Arriving at the Legacy the morning of the wedding felt like we had arrived at home rather than a venue.  Susan was there for us every step of the way and helped us through the little last minute “oh no we forgot…” issues (and there were several).  As the ceremony was being held, there were some issues with things for the reception.  Susan was on the phone with the caterer and had the problem solved before we knew anything about it.

The beauty of the Legacy, combined with Susan’s knowledge and talent, set the stage for the perfect wedding.   We had so many guests comment on how beautiful everything was and many said that it was the best wedding they had ever attended."  
  -- TERRI WILMOTH and WENDY KILLION