Rehearsal dinner perfection! I wish I could give this rating SIX stars instead of five because they surpassed in every way. The food was amazing, the setting was warm, inviting, beautiful! Darrell, Jill and Donna were a step ahead of us at every turn. They accommodated our every request and anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them. Professional and personal! I would recommend Gather in Downtown McKinney for ANY event. Ours happened to be a rehearsal dinner for 80. . . but they could handle anything, large or small. THANK YOU Gather!

The unique space of Gather, combined with the excellent service, made our wedding and reception fun, stress-free, and memorable.

Our wedding had around 65 people, but the space can easily be arranged to support 100+ guests comfortably. On a nice day, there are several unique locations nearby for pictures. On a not-so-nice day, like ours, there are some great locations in the venue itself, so you wont miss out on having a cool backdrop. Acoustics were important to us, and the intimate space allows you to be heard during the ceremony without microphones. The location of the venue just can't be beat. With a shiny new parking garage right down the street, parking isn't a problem. There's also the added benefit of being within walking distance of the main square, so if you feel like going out after, there are lots of options.

If you plan on hiring a day of coordinator - hire Jennifer, the venue's owner. She has tons of experience, is always upbeat and positive, organized, patient, and all around awesome. We seriously can't say enough great things about her. Between being attentive to the bridal party in the bridal suite, and keeping us fed and watered throughout the night, we didn't have much to worry about and could focus on being present. She'll give you as little or as much help as you need ironing out the finer details of the wedding, and ensure you end up happy.

For food, Gather has an exclusive caterer, CN Catering. They have a decent number of different options to choose from. Appetizers in particular were great, and we'll give a special shout out to the Honey Walnut Shrimp for being delicious. Instead of cake, we went with the bite-sized desserts, which was a great choice.

The staff was especially fantastic. They were responsive and professional, and made us feel like VIPs the whole day.

All in all, our wedding at Gather was really incredible and we were so glad we decided to celebrate there.

From the moment we met with Jennifer at Gather and toured the venue we knew it was going to be THE perfect place to say "I Do". The entire process from start to finish was super simple and you can tell that Jennifer, and her entire staff, are truly invested and passionate about making your day special. When it came to planning a wedding we weren't sure where to start, but thankfully we didn't have to worry once we booked with Gather. Jennifer has the experience and expertise to help any couple plan their wedding with every detail considered. - Lauren

Gather is THE spot to have your wedding. Jennifer and her team not only want you to get married at their venue, they genuinely want to be apart of the love and celebration. Jennifer is absolutely amazing and takes complete control on the day of, so that you can relax and enjoy celebrating the start of your married lives as a couple. She is caring and supportive, a professional in every aspect of the process, and an energetic and positive person to be around. The venue itself is amazing, but Jennifer shows just how passionate she is about what she does, and about celebrating love. THIS is what truly makes Gather what it is. Jennifer and her staff create the perfect package, and while other places are great, I'm sure, Gather is THE PLACE to hold your special day. - Sam

We are soooo thankful to have found this venue and this team to share our special day with and couldn't be more appreciative of their support and kindness! - Lauren and Sam

LOVED hosting my Basic B! book launch at The Gather in Downtown McKinney, I couldn't of picked a more perfect place! Jennifer and the entire staff went out of their way for every guest and made it so easy for me to fly in and host a effortless beautiful event! The decor was beautiful and the ambiance of the sweet downtown elegant home town feel with even the Christmas lights still up was priceless! HIGHLY recommend!

Awesome venue! The food was great and the staff was great! I highly recommend this venue for any event!

Jennifer and her venue Gather in downtown Mckinney was just the place we were looking for. She made the experience smooth and as stress free as a reception can be. She guided us, made suggestions but always tried to instill the vision we had for my daughters wedding. The caterer CN was delicious, hot and plentiful. Her staff was professional and always there to lend a hand. It was a beautiful evening and we would not change a thing. Thank you Jennifer!

We were well pleased with Jennifer and her staff. They were responsive, kind, efficient, patient and well trained. The food was delicious and our experience with Gather was wonderful! This venue is well worth your time and money. Thank you for allowing me to recommend Gather in Downtown McKinney without reservation.

I can't say enough great things about Gather! For one, it's a beautiful venue. It's intimate and cozy but still feels spacious, and it looks so romantic at night with the brick wall and the chandeliers all lit up. And two, Jennifer is the most helpful venue owner and runs her business like a well-oiled machine. From our first conversation, I felt confident that we were in great hands. She has many tips and tricks to make the planning process seamless, and the venue being fairly all-inclusive (tables, linens, in-house caterer) made it a cakewalk because we didn't have to hire a large number of vendors. I didn't spend a moment on my wedding weekend wondering if everything would go well at the venue - I just had the peace of mind that it would. We had many compliments from our guests on the beautiful venue and delicious food from CN Catering. Thanks Jennifer and Team for helping make our wedding reception such a memorable event!

Jennifer at Gather was a true Godsend. She anticipated our needs and coordinated everything down to the very last detail. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, elegant, and warm. Our wedding day went so perfectly and it’s all thanks to the Gather staff! Not to mention the food (CN Catering) was delicious. My mouth is watering just talking about it! You will not regret any event held at Gather in Downtown McKinney!

Jennifer at Gather is simply the best - her attention to detail was impressive, knowledge of the field and local vendors unmatched, and was both lovely and efficient to work with. I recommend booking her for the day of coordination, as she handled everything and her knowledge of the space is hugely valuable.

Gather is the perfect venue for an intimate wedding with a big dose of hometown love.