For Denton couples

A Wedding Venue
Near Denton

Denton is where most of our couples and their guests stay. From the Embassy Suites by the convention center, it is about a 25-minute drive north to The Gardenia in Valley View, where the city gives way to pasture, a one-acre pond and a chapel with 20-foot windows.

Couple kissing beside the pond at sunset with the venue behind them

The drive from the Denton Square

  • 30 minWithout traffic
  • 22 miTo Valley View

From the Square, head north on Locust Street to I-35, then stay on I-35 all the way to Valley View.

  • Saturday, leaving at 3pm30 min
  • Weekday rehearsal, leaving at 2:30pm30 min
  • Heading home at 11pm30 min

Typical traffic for that day and hour, from Google.

Map of the drive from Denton to The Gardenia in Valley View Denton The Gardenia
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center

Our couples' favorite place to put up family and friends. Houlihan's inside the hotel is an easy spot for a welcome dinner, a rehearsal dinner or a late dessert, and Historic Downtown Denton Square is under 10 minutes away.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Denton

Another comfortable choice about 20 minutes from the venue, with plenty of restaurants close by for guests who arrive early.

A weekend around your wedding

Near the Embassy Suites, guests can bowl at Andy B's or catch a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, and the Square has dinner, coffee and live music within walking distance of each other.

Vendors near Denton who know The Gardenia

Every team below is based close to Denton and has already worked a wedding here, so they know the chapel, the hall and the grounds before your day begins.

Couples who said yes here

Six full wedding days at The Gardenia, with the vendor team behind each one. If you are planning from Denton, start with the day that looks most like yours.

Planning from Denton

How far is The Gardenia from Denton?

About 25 minutes from the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center, and about 30 minutes from the Square. The venue is at 775 S Pecan Creek Trail, Valley View, TX 76272.

Is a weekday wedding a good fit for out-of-town guests?

It can be. Monday through Thursday rentals start at $5,000 for the full day, and Denton hotels tend to have more rooms open midweek. We host Monday and Thursday weddings often, especially in our busy October and March seasons.

Can our Denton caterer or florist work at The Gardenia?

Yes. We are an open vendor venue, so the local team you love is welcome.

How do Denton guests get home after the send-off?

Cars can stay at The Gardenia overnight when needed, so anyone who should not drive after the party can leave the car and ride home with a friend, a shuttle or a rideshare. Denton is about 30 minutes away at 11pm: close enough for designated drivers, or for a shuttle straight back to town if your crowd plans to celebrate.

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Come out from Denton

Make a day of it: tour the venue, then head back for dinner on the Square.

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