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the frequently asked
We offer +12 acres, of manicured landscape with a garden feel. Creating the perfect space for indoor or outdoor weddings or events. Included with our rental is the above:
VENUE
• Up to 14-hours of venue access 10am-midnight (extra fee to extend to 1AM)
• Seating & accommodations for up to 300 people ($500 fee for over 200)
• Bridal house with makeup/getting ready room, mom’s suite, living room, full kitchen, 2 restrooms, dining room & more
• Groom’s lounge with locker room, pool table, corn hole, Super Nintendo, kitchen area and full restroom
• Atrium w/ indoor fireplace, floor-ceiling sliding doors & cocktail tables
(cocktail hour location, option B ceremony, additional reception space)
CEREMONY SITE
• cross-back benches, wine barrels, white entry doors, sound system,
mic for officiant & drapery
RECEPTION
• Table & Chairs: white chivari chairs, 72” round tables, white
farmhouse tables, cocktail tables (setup/breakdown included)
• Uplighting to your colors, sound system & draping
BARS w/ ICE
• Vintage trailer mobile bar “bar betty”
• built-in bar in reception w/kegerators
• mobile bar (atrium cocktail hours)
• Access for photos (appointment only - non-wedding day)
• 1-hour walk through rehearsal
(non-wedding day)
• On-site parking
• Clean-up fee
What amenities are included in the venue fee?
why do couples love willow creek?
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so many reasons!
1. Ease of planning - we focus on keeping things easy when it comes to planning & wedding day! From our in-house add-ons like, decor (no providing, setting up or tearing down decor), day-of-coordination, on-site lodging, photo wall, florals & more, we offer most of your needs in-house. Then finish everything off with our preferred vendor list, that covers all of your needs & dreams. We keep pricing upfront for us and our vendors. However, we are flexible if you don't want to use our offerings or preferred vendors (outside of bartender & security).
2. The beauty & versatility - walking through our property is like taking a stroll at an enchanted garden. We have it all from a flowing creek, towering trees, crawling ivy, open pasture & sunsets to dream of. Plus, our statement reception building with grande arched windows, sliding floor-to-ceiling window doors and tons of beaming natural light.
3. The Owners & Staff, we are down-to-earth, friendly and truly want nothing more than to deliver our couple's wedding dreams, while keeping it stress-free and at an affordable rate. The owners are heavily involved because it's a passion. You'll most likely tour with Taylor or see Byron building or improving something on your visit - the co-owner husband/wife duo. Together they bring 14 years of experience with owning & running wedding venues. They are true pros at what they do & the ultimate power couple!
4. Convenience & Getting Ready House - We offer a full house for getting ready in! Client's love the relaxed and comfortable experience of having more than just a room to get ready in. We also offer a retreat feel with convenience, being only 30-minutes from downtown Dallas, but we also offer on-site lodging and have several off-site nearby lodging options. Stores for last minute items just 5-minutes away!
5. Value - our venue comes with so much! We offer a full house to get ready in and a pre-decorated venue without up charges. Just some items included - "Bar Betty" our vintage mobile bar, custom draping at ceremony sites & reception, white bridge doors for aisle entry & first looks, wine barrels for display items, built-in bar with kegorators, 3 ice machines, sound system, lapel mic and so much more!
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our atrium with floor-to-ceiling window doors is the perfect place for indoor ceremonies, even as a plan A! The arbor shown on our site, is included if you use that space. We can set up to 200 for ceremony or up to 70 for smaller receptions. For weddings over 200, ceremony and reception would take place in the reception hall. We would flip the space back and forth for you. Everyone would be moved to the atrium for cocktail hour after ceremony, while we reset for reception to ensure a smooth transition.
what is the plan b for rain or bad weather?
300 guests, but we commonly do 100 in our main reception hall or can do less in the atrium is a smaller space is preferred.
What is the venue's capacity
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we have a preferred vendor list to cover all of your needs, but welcome you to use anyone you'd like, for whatever you'd like, minus the required security and bartender.
what is your vendor policy?
we are BYOB (client provides all alcohol for an open bar) and require you to use the required bartender from the vendor list and our booked security guard. Bartender is $30/HR each and security is $40/HR each (2 needed for +200), keeping things very affordable! Under 50 guests or no alcohol does not require bartender or security.
what is your alcohol policy?
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we provide and setup/breakdown everything you need to decorate your wedding, minus the table linens, bouquets and sign-in book. Centerpieces, ceremony aisle decor and ceremony signs, along with decor for sweetheart table, dessert tables (including cake stands), sign-in/gift table (including card box and signs), props for the photo wall, and more! All customized to your colors and style. Ask to see our full decor packet!
what's included in your decor package?
100% - clearly we love animals! We welcome your dog or furbaby to join in on the celebration and/or tour.
do you allow pets?
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no, but our required bartender is also a caterer, who can rent these to you, which means you don't have to worry about pickup or drop off. We also have other recommendations available!
Are linens for the tableS included?
absolutely! Just no flower petal tosses (aside from flower girl/boy) confetti or glitter allowed.
Do you allow sparklers, bubbles or rice exits?
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absolutely! There are a lot of details and moving pieces to a wedding. A coordinator will manage the details, vendors, timeline and anything that may pop up. We offer day of coordination in-house as an add-on package. No one will know how to coordinate better at Willow Creek than us!
Should I hire a day-of-coordinator?
no. We only host one wedding or event a day, so you have all the time you need to setup if you desire to do that on your own and to just enjoy the special day!
Will there be any other weddings or events on the day of booking?
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to secure your date, we require 20% of the venue fee down. Then it's a payment plan from there
(4 additional payments of 20% spread out throughout the contract). The add-on items you can share with us at any time and those are due, payment wise, 30-days prior. We recommend a 6-month notice on photos and coordination and require a 20% deposit on those. Florals, we suggest a 60-day notice. Off-site lodging is first-come, first-serve.
What is required to book? Do I need to know my add-on items when booking?
14 hours event day: 9:00am-midnight - additional hour may be purchased for $400.
The last hour is used for cleanup and the removal of your items.
When do we have access to the venue the day of?
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we do tours most everyday! Just shoot us a message with some days you are available and we will share open tour times. Weekends are usually AM only, due to weddings.
Feel free to call/text:
817.513.4939
OR email
eventinfo@willowcreektx.com
how do i book a tour?
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