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The McKinney Cotton Mill
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in McKinney, Texas
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 130–130-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (972) 838-7558
- Website mckinneycottonmill.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“Whether a couple's vision is elegant, modern, rustic, artistic, or completely unconventional, the Cotton Mill seems capable of becoming exactly what they imagine.”
“The Cotton Mill is a very versatile space for anyone looking for a historic/industrial feel.”
“There is an incredible warehouse where we took some portraits, and there is even a SECRET GARDEN!”
“They came in and immediately made upgrades to the outdoor ceremony space.”
Amenities couples mention
“We had plenty of time to get ready in their huge newly done bridal suite, set up, and tear down!”
“They came in and immediately made upgrades to the outdoor ceremony space.”
“There was plenty of space for my 130 guests between the bar, dinner tables, dance floor, etc.”
“The only suggestion I would make would be to have the bar area outside cleaned up a little better.”
“And, the venue even let us have our dog involved in our ceremony - which was such a sweet bonus on our special day!”
What couples say again and again
“This absolutely stunning venue is by far one of the best places for a wedding or special event in McKinney, or DFW in my opinion.”
“She went above and beyond to make my wedding the absolute best for both my husband and I.”
“We got to visit and walk through things so many times with her, she made everything so easy and had the best ideas for our day!”
“Erin runs The Cotton Mills as if it was her home; she has the passion every bride imagines of finding with a coordinator.”
“The guests loved how perfectly this venue flowed, how gorgeous it was, and how many areas there were to go look at and take pictures in!”
From the reviews
I got married here in October of 2021. My husband and I toured this place once and immediately made the decision that this was THE VENUE. We didn’t even bother to look at any other venues.
This venue is INCREDIBLE!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! (We had our wedding here in Sept, 2021) There are SO many beautiful places to utilize - there is a dreamy huge outdoor area with a waterfall, green ivy and plants that you can't believe, string lights, and beautiful brick walls that look STUNNING in pictures and real…
This place was fantastic! We were just here for a wading and loved it. The rustic feel to it was very nice but also modernized in a way to make it feel very clean. The local art for sale was a great touch and had some very unique pieces.
The Cotton Mill is a very versatile space for anyone looking for a historic/industrial feel. The courtyard area is great for a wedding ceremony and outside reception/cocktail area. There is so much space to explore and the location is very convenient.
Getting married at The McKinney Cotton Mill
The McKinney Cotton Mill comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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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