For McKinney couples
A Wedding Venue
Near McKinney
McKinney couples who love the character of the downtown square tend to love a venue with a story too. The drive west on US 380 is an easy one, and the pasture opens up the moment you pass Denton.
The drive from McKinney
- 65 minWithout traffic
- 67 miTo Valley View
Go west on US 380 to Denton, then north on I-35 to Valley View.
- Saturday, leaving at 3pm1 hr 5 min
- Weekday rehearsal, leaving at 2:30pm1 hr 5 min
- Heading home at 11pm1 hr 5 min
Typical traffic for that day and hour, from Google.
McKinney
The Gardenia
- $5,000Weekday rentals start at
- OpenVendor venue
- BYOBFriendly
- 300Guests
- 13 Hrs10am to 11pm, all yours
- 40 AcresOf private countryside
- 5,300Sq ft reception hall
- 1 AcrePond with a fountain
Vendors near McKinney who know The Gardenia
Every team below is based close to McKinney and has already worked a wedding here, so they know the chapel, the hall and the grounds before your day begins.
- PhotographerCatie Ann PhotographyBased in McKinney · Worked Kelbie & Dane's wedding
- FloristHaute PoppiesBased in McKinney · Worked Lauren & Keaton's wedding
- CakeSweet B's CakeryBased in McKinney · Worked Katie & Jordan's wedding
Couples who said yes here
Six full wedding days at The Gardenia, with the vendor team behind each one. If you are planning from McKinney, start with the day that looks most like yours.
Questions from McKinney couples
How far is The Gardenia from McKinney?
67 miles, about an hour and 5 minutes without traffic. Go west on US 380 to Denton, then north on I-35 to Valley View. The venue is at 775 S Pecan Creek Trail, Valley View, TX 76272.
How early should McKinney guests leave on the wedding day?
Leaving McKinney at 3pm on a Saturday, the drive takes about an hour and 5 minutes. Ask guests to set out about an hour and a half before the ceremony, which leaves time to park and find a seat.
How do McKinney 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. The drive back to McKinney at 11pm is about an hour and 5 minutes, so a shuttle between a Denton hotel block and the venue saves your guests the late trip. At 11pm, that shuttle reaches the Embassy Suites in Denton in about 25 minutes.
Where should our McKinney guests stay?
A room block in Denton keeps the drive after the send-off to 20 or 25 minutes, a lot easier than heading back to McKinney. Our couples most often choose the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center.
Can our McKinney vendors work at The Gardenia?
Yes, bring your own team. Every vendor is your choice, and the venue host looks after the building all day. Several teams from around McKinney have worked here already, and they are listed above.
Tour The Gardenia from McKinney
It is about an hour and 5 minutes up the road. Send an inquiry for pricing and your tour link.
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