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Weddings

Say “I Do” in McKinney

Visit McKinney is here to help you bring your dream wedding to life, stress free.

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What's Your Wedding Vibe?

Pick the setting you have in mind and we'll help you narrow it down to find your perfect match.

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Every plan starts the same way: the feeling first, the guest count later. Pick one above and this page rearranges itself around it, venues, portrait spots, the whole weekend plan.

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Every Wedding Venue in Town

Check out all of the wedding venues in and around McKinney. From stunning outdoor views to rustic, homey barns, there's a venue waiting for your I Do!

Setting
Guest count
Indoor / outdoor
Part of town
48 venues match, every one of them toured in person
White stone chapel with dark roof and cross on hilltop, surrounded by water and cypress trees Garden & chapel

Bella Donna Chapel

◉ Adriatica Croatian Village ·30–180 guests ·$$$

This Chapel is a consecrated sanctuary for the worship of God and life's sacred moments.

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Stone chapel with terracotta roof beside calm water, cypress trees framing the scene, clear blue sky above Adriatica Croatian Village

Adriatica Village piazza

◉ Adriatica Croatian Village ·60–400 guests ·$$$

A 45-acre Croatian village in the middle of McKinney's Stonebridge Ranch development.

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Ivy-covered brick archway decorated with peach and white roses, wooden chairs in foreground Mill district

The Cotton Mill

◉ Downtown ·100–500 guests ·$$$

The historic Cotton Mill in McKinney, TX is located just outside of Downtown McKinney, right off of Elm Street.

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Bride and groom standing on the porch of a white wooden chapel with arched windows, framed by tree branches Downtown square

Chestnut Square Historic Village

◉ Downtown ·40–250 guests ·$$

Chestnut Square Heritage Village offers a unique wedding and reception setting with the Chapel, Chapel Garden, Outdoor Pavilion, 1920’s Bevel Reception house and 1870’s Bridal Suite.

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Bride and groom posing with red sports car in front of historic mansion with columned porch and manicured gardens Downtown square

Heard-Craig Carriage House

◉ Downtown ·20–120 guests ·$$

Private Garden Venue, Carriage House Indoor Venue and Garden Outdoor Venue.

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Event space with round tables dressed in blue linens, gold chairs, white floral centerpieces, and projection screen displaying a couple's photo Garden & chapel

Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary

◉ Countryside ·50–250 guests ·$$

This 289-acre nature preserve made up of a variety of habitats and miles of nature trails also features bird blinds, an Animals of the World Exhibit, educational pioneer village, butterfly gardens, an

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Historic red brick buildings with storefronts on a downtown plaza, strung lights overhead, green foliage visible Downtown square

The Grand Hotel & Ballroom

◉ Downtown ·60–220 guests ·$$

The Grand Hotel & Ballroom is a rare gem on the historic square in downtown McKinney, Texas.

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Wedding ceremony in white chapel with arched ceiling, crystal chandelier, guests seated in pews facing bridal party at altar Countryside

Aristide McKinney

◉ Countryside ·300–400 guests ·

Nestled in the community of Craig Ranch, Aristide | McKinney was built with you in mind.

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Bride and groom exchanging vows beneath wooden arched pergola adorned with climbing vines and orange flowers, guests seated on either side Countryside

Avalon Legacy Ranch

◉ Countryside ·100–200 guests ·

Avalon Legacy Ranch is unimaginably unique and gloriously beautiful – making it the perfect backdrop for your wedding.

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Picturesque Wedding Photos That Could Have Only Happened Here

McKinney's distinct setting gives you the option of the courthouse square, waterfront views at Adriatica, and oak-shaded roads east of town. Pick one, or make a day of all three.

A ballroom is a ballroom. In McKinney, you can step outside and find 1870s brick storefronts, iron lampposts, an 1876 courthouse, and plenty of places that make a wedding photo feel like it could only have happened here.

Three distinct settings sit within ten minutes of each other: the courthouse square, the waterfront at Adriatica, and the oak-shaded roads east of town. Pick one, or make a day of all three.

Downtown McKinney
Adriatica Village in McKinney
Your McKinney Contact

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Tony Adamo Sales Manager sales@visitmckinney.com

Whether you need help securing hotel room blocks or welcome bags for your wedding guests, the Visit McKinney team is here to help, at no cost to you. Explore some of our complimentary services below:

Assistance securing hotel room blocks
Welcome bags delivered to your hotel guests
Local vendor referrals for caterers, musicians, A/V, transportation, décor, and more

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Request a room block, welcome bags, or local recommendations.

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Also send welcome bags A McKinney map, what's walkable, and where to get coffee before the ceremony, dropped at every hotel front desk.
Our Most Popular Hotels
The Grand Hotel Downtown · 47 rooms On the square. Your guests walk to the ceremony and everything after it.
Sheraton McKinney Craig Ranch · 190 rooms The biggest block in town, and a ballroom if you want the reception there too.
Hampton Inn & Suites McKinney Central · 105 rooms Reliable, breakfast included, easy for the guests bringing kids.
Home2 Suites McKinney Central · 92 rooms Kitchenettes and laundry, the pick for family staying four nights.
Holiday Inn Express McKinney US-75 corridor · 88 rooms The value tier for your block's second price point.
Courtyard by Marriott McKinney Craig Ranch · 124 rooms Ten minutes from the country-club venues, five from the highway.
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Caterers, Florists, Photographers, & Other Vendors

Planning a wedding comes with many moving parts, from selecting the perfect venue to coordinating every detail that brings your big day to life. From florists and bakers to photographers, entertainers, rentals, and more, choosing the right wedding vendors is essential to creating a celebration that reflects your style and vision.

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Rehearsal Dinners & Group Dining

The Night Before

From downtown favorites to spots near Craig Ranch and beyond, McKinney has plenty of options for groups—private rooms, patios, breweries, and restaurants that know how to handle a crowd. Here's what each one does best.

Friends toasting around a long table at a McKinney restaurant
Rick's Chophouse On the square · groups to 60 Steakhouse in the Grand Hotel. Private dining upstairs and your guests are already at their hotel.
Harvest Seasonal Kitchen On the square · groups to 40 Local, seasonal, and the patio closes for private parties on Fridays if you ask early.
Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen On the square · groups to 70 Southern comfort food, room for the whole rehearsal, and a bar that holds up after.
Local Yocal Farm to Market Downtown · groups to 30 Book the back room at the butcher shop. The dry-aged ribeye is the reason people remember the rehearsal.
TUPPS Brewery Flour Mill · groups to 200 Come-and-go on the Friday before. Guests arriving at different hours can all find you.
Cadillac Pizza Pub On the square · groups to 45 Pizza, a jukebox, and no minimum that will scare you. Great for the night-before-the-night-before.
For Your Guests

Things to Do Between Wedding Events

Have guests staying in town for the weekend? Send them this list of events and activities they can do in between wedding events.

Sat morning The Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Saturdays, all year long. Be sure to get there early for the best produce.
Sat morning Antiques on the Square There's shopping on every corner. Be sure to stop in at The Antique Mall Co.
Afternoon Adriatica Croatian Village Cobblestone, water, and shopping. Fifteen minutes from Downtown and it doesn't look like Texas.
Afternoon The Heard Wildlife Sanctuary Trails, animal exhibits, and specialty programming. Perfect for the guests who brought kids.
Any time The Trolley & Tiny Doors A free trolley runs through Downtown on the weekends. Be sure to hop on, then take a scavenger hunt around Downtown to find over 80 tiny fairy doors!
Late Grab a Night Cap Check out the many bars and breweries in Downtown McKinney. Perfect for that late night drink.
Getting here & around

Thirty minutes from DFW, four blocks on foot

30 min From DFW International; about 40 from Dallas Love Field, traffic depending.
0 cars Downtown hotels, the square, and most rehearsal-dinner rooms are inside a four-block walk.
Free The downtown trolley loops the historic district, and can be booked for the wedding party.
2 runs Shuttle pricing is per hour, so two departure times cost less than most couples assume.
Insider tip from Visit McKinney Book two shuttle runs so the 9 p.m. crowd and the last-call crowd can both ride the trolley back to their accommodations.
Build Your Perfect Day

Pick Four. We'll Build the Weekend

Tap the buttons that sound like your kind of wedding and then watch as the weekend assembles itself. Print it, share it, or send it our way so we know how to help you.

1 The vibe
2 Rehearsal dinner
3 Hotel for the block
4 Portrait spot
Your McKinney weekend

Start tapping and it fills in

Fri 7pm Pick a rehearsal dinner Step 2 above
Fri night Pick a hotel Step 3 above
Sat 4pm Pick a vibe Step 1 above
Sat 6pm Pick a portrait spot Step 4 above
Sat 7pm Reception Kitchens downtown close around ten, so plan a late-night bite if the bar runs past it.

Nothing here is a booking, it's a starting point the team is happy to chase down.

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