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Venue Spotlight: The Grand Ivory


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Each and Every Detail McKinney Wedding Planner
Each and Every Detail McKinney Wedding Planner
Each and Every Detail McKinney Wedding Planner

Photos courtesy of Bay Productions

The Grand Ivory is a beautiful, southern inspired gem hidden away is Leonard, TX. You can't beat the scenic views from this brand new venue! The bridal and groom cottages are a great place to relax and get ready the day of the wedding. They have three areas for the actual wedding itself whether the ceremony be indoors or outdoors. We were lucky to get to hear about The Grand Ivory from Ashley, one of the owners.

Each & Every Detail The Grand Ivory Wedding McKinney
Each & Every Detail The Grand Ivory Wedding McKinney

Photos courtesy of Tenth and Grace

When and how did you get into the wedding industry?

In 2016 we began building The Grand Ivory. It was always a lifelong dream and we feel blessed we were able to make it happen sooner than we ever imagined. We open our doors July 1, 2017.

 

Where is the Grand Ivory located?

We are based 25 minutes north east of McKinney in a small town called Leonard, TX. The properties views and character is what brought us to the town. From the moment we saw the property, we just knew it was meant for The Grand Ivory.

Each & Every Detail The Grand Ivory Wedding McKinney

Photo courtesy of Tenth and Grace

You can see more of Ashley & Parker's wedding on the feature in Style Me Pretty.

Describe your favorite type of client.

Our favorite type of client is the ones that see the beauty of The Grand Ivory and all that it can be when they add their wedding style to it.  We love weddings because it’s a joyous time in life. We get to catch everyone at their best day and it’s a really great feeling.  Our Grand Ivory couples are special and the individual styles they bring to the spaces are special.

 

What makes you different at what you do?

We genuinely love what we do. We put so much passion and heart into the venue and truly care about each of our couples and their needs.

Justin and Marissa

Photo courtesy of Ryan O'Dowd Photography

Why do you think your clients buy from you or what are some of the best compliments you’ve received from your clients?

Some of the best compliments received are when couples step foot on the property and say “I love this place” or when they tell us how much thought and detail was put into The Grand Ivory. It’s so special when the venue matches our client’s dreams.

The Grand Ivory

 

If you would like to contact The Grand Ivory, please visit them on their website www.thegrandivory.com.

Contact us if you have any questions! Also be sure to check out our blog about where to start when you are looking for your venue.

 

Venue Spotlight: Avalon Legacy Ranch


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Photo courtesy of Apryl Ann Photography

Avalon Legacy Ranch is nestled in the trees just northeast of McKinney. Their outdoor chapel and converted house to reception space is both quaint and gorgeous. We had a chance to hear how this jewel of a venue came about from owner Debi Ladd.

 

When and how did you get into the wedding industry?

At the time I was wanting to move back to my hometown of Happy, TX to retire. My son found the home that would be the future Avalon Legacy Ranch. We saw the property and just had a revelation that it would be the perfect place for retreats and weddings.  We are a family-run and women-owned business.  I don’t think you could find owners more passionate about their couples and their weddings.

The property needed a lot of updating. We worked for a year before we opened the doors. The transformation was phenomenal. We feel blessed to be able to create one of the most beautiful venues in North Texas with an East Texas vibe.

 

Photo by courtesy of Apryl Ann Photography

 

Where are you based?

We are five minutes from downtown McKinney. We have scenic vistas for weddings, a beautiful outdoor chapel, three different pergolas with outdoor fire pits, and a spacious venue with a bridal suite and multiple rooms for guests to congregate during weddings. Pictures don’t do the property justice. Just this week a bride said, “It is everything we didn’t even know we wanted and more!” We work seven days a week perfecting our venue for our couples and families so that every guest will be awestruck when they enter the property.

 

 

Photo courtesy of Apryl Ann Photography

 

Describe your favorite type of client.

Our favorite couple love each other, love their family, and love Avalon Legacy Ranch. We love couples who aren’t afraid to do something a little different and have a sense of tradition as well. We consider it the highest honor and responsibility to be chosen as THE PLACE for their wedding. We want couples to enjoy their day, treasure every moment, and not have to work or stress.

 

Photo courtesy of Apryl Ann Photography

 

Why do you think couples have their wedding at Avalon Legacy Ranch?

Here is a reason from one couple…

“Avalon Legacy Ranch is where magic happens. You can tell there is a lot of passion and love for what the owner and staff do. Their attention to detail and the desires of each and every need is spot on. It doesn’t feel like you are 5 minutes from downtown McKinney when you are out there. It takes you to a sweet secret wooded hiding spot with luxurious indulgences.”

 

Photo courtesy of Apryl Ann Photography

 

What do you love most about weddings?

There is no greater celebration than a wedding. To be a part of such a holy and celebratory event is the greatest honor and work I can imagine. We are able to help make people’s dreams come true. They start their lives at Avalon Legacy Ranch and I can’t think of anything better.

 

If you would like to contact Avalon Legacy Ranch for more details or a venue tour visit www.avalonlegacyranch.com or call (469) 450-6211.