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Events

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Events

WEddings & more

That all-important event deserves the perfect venue, a place where intimacy and celebration come together in one magical moment. Gather is a place where memories are made, and hearts are filled. Located on the Square in historic downtown McKinney, Gather is a unique venue with its original wood floors, exposed bricks, crystal chandeliers, and personalized service. If you want something more than a cookie-cutter celebration, more than the predictable, then Gather is your place. Elegance without ostentation. Style without trendiness. The kind of place people talk about long after the event is over.
We have a rich tradition of providing best-in-class services for all types of events: bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, anniversaries, quinceañeras, corporate events. We even offer Micro Weddings and Elopement packages. If you have a something special to celebrate, we can make it happen.  Financing is available.
Brian and Caroline Wedding shes resting head on his back
Events

Book Your next event

Gather in Downtown McKinney is known for it’s romantic atmosphere and charming decor, which makes it the perfect place to host your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, bridal brunch/lunch, corporate function, or social event.  We provide an intimate venue and the perfect environment to suite your event needs.  Contact us today and let’s get started!

Table setup for wedding reception at Gather
REHEARSAL DINNERS

Gather in Downtown McKinney is known for it’s romantic atmosphere and charming decor, which makes it the perfect place to host your rehearsal dinner.  We provide an intimate venue and the perfect environment to suite your event needs.  Contact us today and let’s get started!

Located on the historic Downtown Square it also gives your guests a view into one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.

Couple on vacation photo and chocolate strawberries on table
CORPORATE EVENTS
Tables set up for a corporate event

From black tie to low key, from formal to casual, Gather provides the perfect space for your corporate event. Have a gourmet meal and dance the night away or come to for a business meeting that everyone will enjoy.

We can set the room up for your exact needs. This event will definitely be talked about around the water cooler. Gather is a unique space for your meeting, events, film and photo shoots. 

PRIVATE PARTIES

Baby Showers

Expecting a little one???  Wanting to spoil the new mom-to-be? Gather’s historic space lends itself to hosting the most wonderful baby showers. Enjoy time with friends and family, eating delicious food and opening baby gifts.The perfect time to celebrate mom and baby.

Bridal Shower

Want to celebrate the newly engaged bride?  Nothing is better than getting girlfriends and family together to shower the bride-to-be. With the perfect location, Gather is a great space to host your loved ones Bridal Shower.

Baby reception at Gather with pink, gold and white balloons.
Happy Birthday Cake

Birthday Parties

Whether you are turning 1 or 100, Gather can host the best birthday party! Delicious food, fun mingling with friends or dancing the night away, your birthday celebration will be amazing.

Quinceanera and Sweet 16

Turning 15 and 16 is such a special time in a young person life. Plan your big party with all your friends and family that will create memories that will last a lifetime.
UPCOMING EVENTS

we can handle it all!

Catering

Dessert table at wedding reception at Gather
A successful event isn’t just about the ambience. Great food is a must!  Here at Gather, you have the option of using our five-star in-house catering. We offer an amazing array of appetizers, meals, and desserts, all freshly cooked and served by our staff. Your guests will love every bite of our culinary artistry. Best of all, it’s hassle free. 
 
Of course, you are welcome to bring in a caterer of your choice. Your outside caterer must be licensed and insured, and there is a $300 outside-catering fee.

libations

Champagne bottles on table at baby shower

We offer multi-tiered Open Bar Packages and Consumption Bar Packages for all our events. Our bar options include bartender, ice, and pristine glassware. Alcohol may only be served by a staff member, and all of our staff are TABC certified.

We do not offer a BYOB option.

seating

Tables setup at Gather for wedding reception

All event packages include:

  • 60″ round tables
  • black cross back chairs
  • white china and all necessary dinnerware


Gather 
has an occupancy of 150 people for a seated dinner with a dance floor; we can accommodate 200 guests if just “mingling.”

Pricing

Pricing is based the type of event and the options that you choose. We are committed to being competitively priced and affordable to everyone who wants that special moment.

We are pleased to offer a 10% discount to all teachers, veterans, military and first responders. We thank you for your service. Please note this cannot be combined with any other offers.

Brian and Caroline Wedding Cutting Cake

Requirements

To secure a date, we require:

  • A signed contract and a 30% nonrefundable retainer to hold the date
  • A completed Damage Form
  • A security team (two minimum) if liquor is being served. No Security is required for events that just serve beer, wine, and champagne.