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The Backyard Venue
4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in McKinney, Texas
Relaxed barn venue with a spacious turf area and pond-less waterfall for hosting weddings and parties.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (214) 471-2773
- Website thebackyardvenuedfw.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
The setting
Amenities couples mention
“The getting ready spaces were very helpful and well maintained, the barn was beautiful, and the ceremony spaces were perfect.”
“On the day of, heavy rain poured 2 hours before my outdoor ceremony was to happen.”
“The one thing I wish I could have changed is the preferred vendor for bartender that we used.”
“The newly installed heaters under the pavilion ensured for a good time even on a cold night.”
What couples say again and again
“I got married at The Backyard Venue 2 weeks ago and I highly recommend them for your next gathering for many reasons: The place is beautifully manicured.”
“The cost was very reasonable for everything that was included, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly.”
“Katy was amazing and so helpful with setting up, providing equipment and making sure everything went smoothly during our party.”
“A special thank you to Katy, our wedding coordinator — she was incredibly helpful, organized, and communicative throughout the entire planning process.”
“Very affordable with lots of options to add on to make the day run smoothly.”
From the reviews
What a beautiful venue! We had our gender reveal here and Katy was such a great host! She was so helpful with everything we needed! We will definitely be coming back! I highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!
I got married at The Backyard Venue 2 weeks ago and I highly recommend them for your next gathering for many reasons: The place is beautifully manicured. The management is VERY supportive and will make extra appointments if needed to show it to your future Mom-in-Law which was a very special moment for me and her.
This is a beautiful venue and the owners really know where to step in to make sure your wedding/event is successful. Our daughter was married there this past weekend and it was absolutely magical. The options are endless with the outdoors spaces and indoor space.
We hosted a surprise party at this venue last minute and it was better than expected! Katy was amazing and so helpful with setting up, providing equipment and making sure everything went smoothly during our party.
Getting married at The Backyard Venue
The Backyard Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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