For Northlake couples
A Wedding Venue
Near Northlake
From Northlake you barely change roads. Hop on I-35W, keep heading north, and you are walking the chapel aisle in well under an hour.

The drive from Northlake
- 30 minWithout traffic
- 31 miTo Valley View
Northlake sits right on I-35W, so the drive is simple: north on I-35W through Denton, then I-35 to Valley View.
- Saturday, leaving at 3pm35 min
- Weekday rehearsal, leaving at 2:30pm35 min
- Heading home at 11pm30 min
Typical traffic for that day and hour, from Google.
Northlake
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
The closest vendors to Northlake who know The Gardenia
No team from our real weddings is based right in Northlake yet, so here are the nearest ones who have already worked a wedding here. Each one knows the chapel, the hall and the grounds before your day begins.
- DressBridal BoutiqueBased in Lewisville, 17 miles away · Worked Allison & Sawyer's wedding
- DJ/BandBlonde Beats EntertainmentBased in Lewisville, 17 miles away · Worked Katie & Jordan's wedding
- CatererPatriotic Pig BBQBased in North Richland Hills, 20 miles away · Worked Mariah & Cole'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 Northlake, start with the day that looks most like yours.
Questions from Northlake couples
How far is The Gardenia from Northlake?
31 miles, about 30 minutes without traffic. Northlake sits right on I-35W, so the drive is simple: north on I-35W through Denton, then I-35 to Valley View. The venue is at 775 S Pecan Creek Trail, Valley View, TX 76272. On a Saturday afternoon, allow about 35 minutes.
How early should Northlake guests leave on the wedding day?
Leaving Northlake at 3pm on a Saturday, the drive takes about 35 minutes. Ask guests to set out about an hour before the ceremony, which leaves time to park and find a seat.
How do Northlake 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. Northlake 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.
Where should our Northlake guests stay?
Most Northlake guests can head home after the send-off. If your crowd plans to stay late, Denton hotels are 20 to 25 minutes from the venue.
Can our Northlake vendors work at The Gardenia?
Yes. The Gardenia is open vendor, so the Northlake photographer, florist or caterer you already trust is welcome. Several teams from around Northlake have worked here already, and they are listed above.
Tour The Gardenia from Northlake
It is about 30 minutes up the road. Send an inquiry for pricing and your tour link.
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