For Plano couples
A Wedding Venue
Near Plano
From Plano it takes about an hour to trade city lights for a sky full of stars over the pond. Couples who want their photos framed by land and sky rather than buildings tend to feel at home here.
The drive from Plano
- 60 minWithout traffic
- 60 miTo Valley View
Take the President George Bush Turnpike west to I-35E, then north through Denton on I-35.
- Saturday, leaving at 3pm1 hr
- Weekday rehearsal, leaving at 2:30pm1 hr 5 min
- Heading home at 11pm1 hr
Typical traffic for that day and hour, from Google.
Plano
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 Plano who know The Gardenia
Every team below is based close to Plano and has already worked a wedding here, so they know the chapel, the hall and the grounds before your day begins.
- CakeButterfly CakeryBased in Plano · Worked weddings for Lauren & Keaton and Maddie & Austin
- Makeup & hairTease To Please Hair and MakeupBased in Richardson, 5 miles away · Worked weddings for Maddie & Austin and Mariah & Cole
Couples who said yes here
Six full wedding days at The Gardenia, with the vendor team behind each one. If you are planning from Plano, start with the day that looks most like yours.
Questions from Plano couples
How far is The Gardenia from Plano?
60 miles, about an hour without traffic. Take the President George Bush Turnpike west to I-35E, then north through Denton on I-35. The venue is at 775 S Pecan Creek Trail, Valley View, TX 76272.
How early should Plano guests leave on the wedding day?
Leaving Plano at 3pm on a Saturday, the drive takes about an hour. 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 Plano 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 Plano at 11pm is about an hour, 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 Plano guests stay?
For a late night, book rooms in Denton, 20 to 25 minutes from the venue, so Plano guests can skip the long drive home. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center is our couples' favorite.
Can our Plano vendors work at The Gardenia?
They can. We never require a vendor list, and our preferred vendors are there if you want a head start. Several teams from around Plano have worked here already, and they are listed above.
Tour The Gardenia from Plano
It is about an hour up the road. Send an inquiry for pricing and your tour link.
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