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Gather in Downtown McKinney

Gather in Downtown McKinney

McKinney, TX
4.8 out of 5 rating, 137 Reviews
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    Perfection! Rustic meets sophistication!

    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!
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    Ben F. Sent on 04/28/2020
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    5/5 - would use for next marriage.

    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.
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    Sumer C. Sent on 01/09/2020
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    Rehearsal Dinner

    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.
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    Melissa P. Sent on 02/11/2020
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    Elegant, Professional, Impeccable Staff!

    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!
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    Charlotte R. Sent on 02/11/2020
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    Everything was wonderful!

    Awesome venue! The food was great and the staff was great! I highly recommend this venue for any event!
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    Pam W. Sent on 01/10/2020
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    Pam Williams

    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!
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    Lauren Sent on 04/19/2020
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    This is the place to be!

    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
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    Tesa Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Morales Wedding

    Gather was very beautiful! LOVED every second of my perfect day here! Called around and Gather was the only place willing to work with my quick schedule! Very affordable and your not paying all these extra fees for extra stuff you don’t need/want! They were flexible and were very sweet! The owner was amazing! She even helped me decorate and was basically my maid of honor/wedding planner/ and someone I trusted very much to have my perfect day in her hands! They responded fast and didn’t pressure you with anything! The owner and her husband were SUPER helpful! My family loved them as so did I!
    If I could give more than 5 stars I totally would! I recommend this place to anyone for any occasion!
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    Kristin B. Sent on 11/18/2019
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    Gorgeous Venue, Wonderful Staff!

    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!
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    Ernesto Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Incredible!

    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!
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    Jacquelyn D. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Every Detail Covered

    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.
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    Elaine M. Sent on 06/25/2019
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    What a great venue!

    We recently had my son's rehearsal dinner at Gather and it was amazing. The team and staff were great to work with and the venue is beautiful.
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    Cindy P. Sent on 03/25/2019
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    Book Gather today!

    I very rarely give EXCELLENT ratings but Jennifer at Gather definitely deserves them! She was responsive - sensitive to our specific needs and helped us with ideas. Our corporate event received rave reviews. It was elegant and comfortable and fun. Jennifer has such a range of experience in events that she is calm and relaxed, yet she pays attention to details. We felt like we got more for our money with what she offered. Everyone on her staff was friendly helpful and attentive to our guests! Book Gather today !
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    Nick G. Sent on 02/22/2019
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    Father of the Bride

    Jennifer is profit, no nonsense, assertive and the job done! Excellent venue! Great staff! Made the absolute best of our budget. No shortcuts and exceeded our expectations!
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    Victoria R. Sent on 03/01/2019
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    An all-around five star experience

    My husband and I couldn't have been happier with our experience at Gather. Our wedding reception there was such a delight. Jennifer, the owner and our coordinator, was knowledgeable, helpful, thorough, attentive to details, and above all, pleasant to work with. The food at our event was also top notch. Thank you!
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    Emmalee W. Sent on 02/21/2019
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    Absolutely Perfect!

    Jennifer and her staff were absolutely amazing and made our wedding day absolutely perfect! We could not have done it without her.
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    Colleen Sent on 01/25/2019
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    The Best Experience

    Jennifer was a dream to work with. We shared with her our desire to come up with a menu and decorations for a Scottish rehearsal dinner. She is so organized and creative, and gets excited right along with you. She listens, is responsive, and is a pleasant, happy person to work with. She is also very knowledgeable about how events work and has a great staff and caterer. Really appreciated her “customers first” and “can do attitude”. The facility was clean, and everything was well appointed – bar, restrooms, drop-down screen for video, and even had a place upstairs for my husband and son to change into their Scottish kilts. Gather was the perfect for our Scottish rehearsal dinner.
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    Lauren F. Sent on 01/15/2019
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    Gather is amazing

    We have not been lucky enough to have a wedding at Gather, but for all you brides out there looking- we cannot say enough about how amazing Gather has been to us. Hugs Café is a non-profit organization that is offered this gorgeous venue to host our semi-annual dance for our special needs community. This space is truly breathtaking and the owners have hearts of gold!!
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    Courtney L. Sent on 01/14/2019
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    Perfect Venue!!!

    I had the BEST experience at Gather! It is a beautiful venue in the heart of Downtown McKinney! The staff at Gather are all professional, and provide exceptional service. The food was delicious!!!! Gather's owner, Jennifer goes out of her way ensure she knows exactly what the Couple wants for their big day and accomplishes it flawlessly! She made herself available to me anytime I had a question or needed a recommendation leading up to the wedding. She is incredibly organized and went out of her way to make me feel like the most important, beautiful Bride! I highly recommend this venue for your next event! We also used Gather for my brother's dress rehearsal several years ago, and it was wonderful as well!
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    Caitlin Sent on 12/17/2018
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    Wonderful!!

    I can't say enough good things about Jennifer, her team, and her venue. We chose this venue even though it was 40+ miles from our home. The town square adds a sweet touch to the occasion. I knew the day of no details would be ignored. She did an amazing job of keeping me informed throughout the day and asking questions when something needed clarification. Her bridal suite was perfect and she allowed to us to have snacks and mimosas to get us through the day. We had a smaller wedding (90 guests) and the venue was perfect! We were able to easily move throughout the space and included a large dance floor and photo booth area. Her staff was attentive and great fun! At one point, everyone in the building was dancing! I tell everyone, it really was the best day of our lives and Jennifer played a large role in that. The food! How could I forget the food! CN Catering was amazing, Jennifer did a great job of scheduling our tasting a few months before and then allowing us to adjust the menu as we saw fit. We got so many compliments on the food - we also enjoyed that she made it a priority for us (bride and groom) to spend time together and make sure we had time to eat our food. Don't think twice about reserving this venue if you have the option! You won't be disappointed!
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    Delaney Sent on 12/15/2018
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    Pure Excellence

    From the beginning Jennifer at Gather was incredible, she allowed us to tour without an appointment, she sat us down and worked within our budget to get the appetizers and entrees we desired, her venue is stunning on its own which is an incredible relief that there is no desperate need to add extras. I think the best part (aside from the food which everyone raves about today still) was her clear direction at the rehearsal and the day of, there are so many moving parts the day before your wedding and the day of, we hired her as our coordinator and she always helped my husband and I to check off our list in a timely manner. Then on the rehearsal and the wedding day she was clear and direct with everything and it went so smoothly I was surprised at how on time we were, and that a lot of that weight was taken off me and put on to her and she worked it like the professional she truly is. I am so incredibly happy this was the venue I chose, it was in every way what I wanted for my wedding!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/29/2018
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    Gather is phenomenal!

    Jennifer and her team at Gather are absolutely amazing! They made our wedding truly remarkable and worked effortlessly to make sure that everything went smoothly. Jennifer is very attentive, involved, and truly cares about making your dream event become a reality. The catering team was respectable and stayed on top of all our guests needs. The food was delicious, and we've had lots of guests rave about the quality of service they encountered. The venue itself has lots of personality. It's intimate and romantic, and was the perfect setting for our "Great Gatsby" inspired wedding. We would most definitely work with Jennifer again in the future. You won't regret going with Gather!
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    Susan Sent on 10/08/2018
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    Jennifer was fabulous! She was an example of calm under pressure, on site the entire wedding to ensure everything went perfectly. (She even figured out the bustle on my daughter’s wedding dress!) Her staff was equally professional and attentive to any requests from myself or the the other guests. If you are having a mid size event in McKinney, Texas, check Gather out. You won’t be disappointed.
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    Taylor Sent on 11/03/2018
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    Absolutely Amazing!

    Jennifer and her staff were incredible! She was with me every step to the way to make sure my wedding day was perfect. The catering staff went above and beyond my expectations. During dinner they actually walked around and asked if anyone needed more to drink and I did not expect them to do that! All in all I had a stress free wedding day which is exactly what I wanted. I did pretty minimal decorations because the venue is gorgeous so it didn’t need anything over the top. Anytime I hear someone talking about getting married I recommend them to The Gather because of how great my experience was. Wish I could relive it all over again!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/02/2018
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    I cannot say enough good things about our wedding at Gather in McKinney and working with Jennifer. We had looked at several other venues around the metroplex but knew upon our first visit that Gather was the place for us. Jennifer made us feel right at home. The building is a beautiful and doesn’t need a ton of decor to look amazing, though on our wedding day, Jennifer did an amazing job of setting up the personal touches we brought in. If you chose Gather, make sure to have Jennifer do your day of coordinating. She worked with my vendors starting about a month out to help take some of the stress off of my plate, and was there the entire day-of getting things ready and greeting vendors as they arrived, so all I had to do was relax and get pretty. Her responsiveness to emails and texts constantly assured me that everything would be great! The evening went off without a hitch, despite the heavy rain, because of Jennifer and her amazing staff. The food was served quickly, and the glasses were never empty! We have gotten countless compliments from our guests about how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the food from CN Catering was, and how smoothly the wedding went. We did a paired plated meal, and the food was perfect! Everyone got two meats and sides, and they were able to make special plates to accommodate for some of our guests with dietary restrictions. The appetizers were also so good (I’m looking at you, mac n’ cheese balls!!). The entire staff was friendly, professional, and made the night perfect. I am going to miss working with Jennifer because it has truly been a joy and there is no way that our day could have been as special without her and the entire staff at Gather! Thank you!
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