Please see the details found here for complete pricing and included items. 

We can accommodate seating for up to 300, but we have hosted as few as 25 guests, too.

What are the venue hours and how many events are held per day?

We host one event per day to ensure that each couple’s event is special and receives our full attention. Whether you contract for a full day package or our “Intimate I Do” package  the venue is yours!   

Please see the available date information here.

Send us an email with your desired date, we will confirm its availability and email you your contract.  When we receive your signed contract & payment, both are to be returned within 48 hours, your date is yours! A minimum of 25% of the venue fee is required to secure your date.

The remaining payments are due 9, 3 & 2 months from the event date. You are welcome to send smaller, partial payments prior to the specified due date, however full payments are due by the specified due date.

Cash, Check, Zelle and Venmo are our preferred forms of payment.

We do not keep a cancellation waiting list; of a date does become available we post it here. 

We require our couples to purchase Wedding & Event Insurance that comes with alcohol coverage. The alcohol coverage is included with these policies at no additional fee. Note: This is not cancellation coverage, that is a separate policy. (Vendors are also required to provide their insurance coverage.)

We also collect a Refundable Damage & Policy Deposit of $500.  If the policies set within our contract have been followed and no damage has occurred to the property, the deposit is refunded within 10 days.

Tours are by appointment only. You can request a tour here. 

Yes! There are two entrances to the bride’s suite, exquisite lighting, granite counters featuring 5-side lighted makeup mirrors with elegant gold stools, a private dressing room, plenty of seating, luggage space & hooks for dresses, a staged-3 way mirror, a snack room with a mini-fridge and more!

The groom’s suite has a private entrance, double sink in the suite plus a private restroom with a shower, couch and chair seating, smart tv & gaming system, snack area with a mini-fridge, luggage space & garment hooks, several mirrors including a full-length mirror and more!

We welcome the vendors of your choice, but if you are serving alcohol, we do require you to contract with one of the two bartending companies on our list and use our chosen security.

We have an open vendor list but do have awesome and reliable caterers to recommend.

Yes, we do allow “home cooking” at The Madelyn.

We offer on-site lodging through Airbnb.

“The GuestHouse” sleeps 8 with 4 bathrooms. One night’s stay is $690

(~ $86 per person) including the cleaning fee, Airbnb’s fee & taxes. Additional nights are ~$515 (You only pay the $175 cleaning fee once per stay.) All reservations are approved by us and on a first-come basis.

There are numerous homes within 20 minutes listed on Airbnb.

Sherman is 25 minutes to the East, and Gainesville is 30 minutes to the West; both cities have national chains. We find The Best Western Premier and Embassy Suites in Denton, TX to be convenient for guests flying into DFW Airport. Other options include Winstar and Choctaw Casinos in Oklahoma and Tanglewood Resort in Pottsboro, TX.

There are several transportation companies on our vendor list who can provide transportation for as few or many of your guests.

We have ample parking space to accommodate your guests.

Our chapel is covered, allowing weddings to take place outside if it rains. If the weather proves to be too much, we relocate the arch to inside to one of our backdrops, the grand staircase or the rich barnwood wall surrounding our signature chapel doors. Your guests sit at their tables with seating for the immediate family along the center of the venue to create a beautiful aisle for your descent down the stairs. Our couples love either option! 

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same. The covered chapel is attached to our reception area which provides a beautiful location for cocktail hour or your guests to gather for sunset photo time.

We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (with pre-approval) for the ceremony and pictures. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride & groom. Dogs (other than service dogs) must be kenneled after pictures if they remain on the proper and are not permitted in the GuestHouse.

We include our “Amenities & Measurements” document with your venue planning information.

You will have access to the venue at the time listed in our contract. Please plan accordingly and inform your vendors.

The Madelyn is named after our granddaughter.   

We think so! While The Madelyn provides a team member to be onsite for every event, to answer questions from your vendors and direct them as necessary, etc. We do not take on the day of responsibilities or oversee your timeline & vendors. A coordinator or planner is THE person who ensures the timeline is followed & details are taken care of on your big day so you and your family can relax and enjoy!

We have 2 planning dates with our couples. The first is 6 months from their wedding date and the second is 30 days from their wedding date.

We have 2 planning dates with our couples. The first is 6 months from their wedding date and the second is 30 days from their wedding date.

We have various layouts for you to choose from which can be customized on your Venue Planning Day.

We have 13-8’ banquet tables and 30-60” round tables which both seat 8

and 2-72” round tables that seat 10.

No. Our couples are responsible for bringing “linens and above.” Linens can be rented through us but are NOT included in the rental fee. You are welcome to provide your own, and we are happy to discuss linen prep with you. For details regarding our linen package please click here.

We often have events the days prior and after your event. For this reason, all deliveries must happen during the standard rental period.

We do have a list of proven quality products such as cups, disposable plasticware, etc. that we are happy to share, click here.

At your Final Venue Planning meeting, which is 30 days from your event, we will revise the layout according to your current guest count.  Your final headcount is require 2 weeks out as this table count will be used for your final linen count.

IMPORTANT NOTE! We strongly suggest you contact your guests which have not RSVP’d.  Suppose 24 guests do not RSVP but attend your wedding. Those additional guests would require 3 additional tables set up during your reception which need linens & centerpieces, not to mention your caterer to have additional food!

Fireworks are permitted using a licensed and insured pyrotechnic vendor. Sparklers are allowed provided there isn’t a burn ban as posted by Grayson County Texas.    

Music must conclude no later than 11:00 p.m. to ensure that cleanup is concluded, all persons and vendors are off property by midnight.  

One of the unique features of The Madelyn is our covered chapel sits atop a hill providing a sweeping view of our 206-acre property, adorned by stunning sunsets. White garden chairs are provided along with your choice between 3 arches, lit by string lights for evening enjoyment. We do have a second ceremony location with a mature pecan tree, pasture and 2-acre pond as the backdrop. There is an additional set up fee for this ceremony site.

Sure! Just ask us and we would be happy to make recommendations. 

We have areas where hooks are already placed that you are welcome to use for decorating purposes.  Zip ties, fishing line, floral wire and twine are acceptable for use, nothing that punctures or mars any walls or beams, etc. If you choose to decorate the beams, this must be coordinated with The Madelyn staff. You MUST provide your own ladder; standing on our chairs & furniture is not allowed for any reason.

 Open flame candles are not allowed. We do allow battery powered candles.  

The last hour of any event is dedicated to cleaning up. A checklist of responsibilities is provided to ensure nothing is overlooked. All decorations, rented items, personal belongings must be removed by the end of your rental period. All trash must be removed and placed in the dumpster. The Madelyn staff will handle all standard clean-up including the breakdown of tables & chairs, sweeping floors and restroom cleaning.