Curated Excellence

Our Preferred Vendors

Every vendor on this page has been personally vetted by our team. They know our property, share our standards, and understand that your event deserves nothing less than extraordinary.

Why Choose a Preferred Vendor?

Our preferred vendors have a separate partnership agreement with Secret Little Garden. That means real advantages for you:

No Venue Access Fee

Preferred vendors pay no kitchen access or venue coordination fee — those savings are passed directly to you.

Vetted & Trusted

Every preferred vendor has been personally vetted by our team. They know our property, share our standards, and have a proven track record at Secret Little Garden.

Seamless Coordination

Our preferred vendors work hand-in-hand with our event coordination team. They know the load-in schedule, the power outlets, the best setup spots — no learning curve.

Featured Partner

Love You Long Time

Preferred Catering Partner

Love You Long Time is a San Antonio catering company known for bold, globally inspired menus that bring soul to every table. Their kitchen draws from Sichuan, coastal Italian, Oaxacan, Vietnamese, and Southern traditions — creating food that tells a story, not just fills a plate. Whether it's a five-course plated dinner, interactive paella stations, or midnight breakfast tacos, every menu is custom-built for your event, your guests, and your vision.

Custom menus for every event type — weddings, quinceañeras, corporate, milestones
Globally inspired cuisine — Asian fusion, coastal Italian, Oaxacan, Vietnamese, Southern & more
Full TABC-licensed bar service with signature cocktail creation
Themed stations: Coastal Italian Sunset, Jersey Shore Feast, Vietnamese Banh Mi Bar & more
Complete dietary accommodations — vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free
Dedicated kitchen access at Secret Little Garden — no additional fee for you

Love You Long Time is a separate company from Secret Little Garden. Catering services are contracted directly with Love You Long Time under a separate agreement. As our preferred catering partner, they enjoy dedicated kitchen access and seamless venue coordination — at no additional fee to you.

Additional Preferred Vendors

We are building our curated network of preferred vendors across every event category. Each partner is personally vetted and holds a partnership agreement with Secret Little Garden. Interested in joining? Contact us below.

Photography & Videography

Our preferred photographers and videographers know every angle of Secret Little Garden — the way the string lights catch at golden hour, Ivy Hall's moody indoor light, the garden's lush canopy. They capture your story in its most beautiful setting.

Partners Coming Soon

Music & Entertainment

From live mariachi to jazz quartets to DJs who read a room like a novel — our preferred entertainment partners understand the acoustics, the flow, and the vibe of every space on our property.

Partners Coming Soon

Florals & Décor

Our garden is already stunning. Our preferred florists and décor artists know how to enhance it — not compete with it. They work with the natural beauty of the property to create arrangements that feel organic, intentional, and breathtaking.

Partners Coming Soon

Cakes & Desserts

From traditional multi-tier wedding cakes to tres leches dessert bars and artisan pastry tables — our preferred bakers and dessert artists create sweet endings that match the magic of your celebration.

Partners Coming Soon

Beauty & Styling

Hair, makeup, and styling professionals who understand the San Antonio climate, outdoor venue lighting, and how to make you look flawless from ceremony to last dance — including our garden's golden hour glow.

Partners Coming Soon

Event Rentals & Specialty Services

Photo booths, specialty lighting, custom signage, luxury restroom trailers, valet parking — our preferred specialty vendors handle the details that elevate your event from beautiful to unforgettable.

Partners Coming Soon

Bringing Your Own Vendors?

We welcome outside vendors for most event services. We want you to have the team that tells your story. Here's what to know:

Outside Caterers

Outside caterers who are not on our preferred vendor list are subject to a Kitchen Access Fee ($500–$1,500 based on event size). This covers use of our commercial prep kitchen, refrigeration, staging areas, and post-event cleanup coordination. All outside caterers must hold a valid TABC license for alcohol service and provide a Certificate of Insurance.

Other Outside Vendors

Outside photographers, DJs, florists, and other non-catering vendors are welcome at no additional fee. All outside vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance to the venue at least 30 days prior to the event and comply with our venue guidelines.

Interested in Becoming a Preferred Vendor?

We partner with vendors who share our commitment to excellence, cultural sensitivity, and genuine hospitality. Preferred vendors enjoy dedicated venue access, coordinated event support, referrals from our team, and no venue access fees — all through a simple partnership agreement.

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