For Richardson couples
A Wedding Venue
Near Richardson
For Richardson couples, the drive out of the city is part of the charm. By the time you reach Denton the skyline is gone, and by Valley View it is all pasture, pond and sky.
The drive from Richardson
- 55 minWithout traffic
- 62 miTo Valley View
Take I-635 west to I-35E, then head north through Denton on I-35.
- Saturday, leaving at 3pm1 hr
- Weekday rehearsal, leaving at 2:30pm1 hr
- Heading home at 11pm55 min
Typical traffic for that day and hour, from Google.
Richardson
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 Richardson who know The Gardenia
Every team below is based close to Richardson and has already worked a wedding here, so they know the chapel, the hall and the grounds before your day begins.
- Makeup & hairTease To Please Hair and MakeupBased in Richardson · Worked weddings for Maddie & Austin and Mariah & Cole
- CakeButterfly CakeryBased in Plano, 5 miles away · Worked weddings for Lauren & Keaton and Maddie & Austin
Couples who said yes here
Six full wedding days at The Gardenia, with the vendor team behind each one. If you are planning from Richardson, start with the day that looks most like yours.
Questions from Richardson couples
How far is The Gardenia from Richardson?
62 miles, about 55 minutes without traffic. Take I-635 west to I-35E, then head north through Denton on I-35. The venue is at 775 S Pecan Creek Trail, Valley View, TX 76272. On a Saturday afternoon, allow about an hour.
How early should Richardson guests leave on the wedding day?
Leaving Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson at 11pm is about 55 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 Richardson guests stay?
For a late night, book rooms in Denton, 20 to 25 minutes from the venue, so Richardson guests can skip the long drive home. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center is our couples' favorite.
Can our Richardson vendors work at The Gardenia?
Yes. The Gardenia is open vendor, so the Richardson photographer, florist or caterer you already trust is welcome. Several teams from around Richardson have worked here already, and they are listed above.
Tour The Gardenia from Richardson
It is about 55 minutes up the road. Send an inquiry for pricing and your tour link.
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