FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The Courtyard is an elegant exterior venue space nestled between two brick buildings. The perfect setting for cocktails, outdoor dining, lounge seating, an outdoor ceremony or dancing under the stars. String lighting and brick wall backdrops create a romantic atmosphere for entertaining and capturing gorgeous photos!
The Venue at La Cour is a beautiful and versatile interior venue space. Clients can hold their ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, party, special occasion or meeting here. Brick walls, 16 ft ceilings, chandeliers and high windows create a warm and elegant setting in which to entertain. We provide 2 wall mounted TVs for slide shows, videos, and game watch parties. The bar window can be opened to serve drinks to the courtyard and connect both spaces.
Double doors from the venue open onto The Terrace, which is 900 square ft of additional space to entertain, overlooking our beautiful and secluded wooded acreage.
The Field is another outdoor ceremony space with wooden benches, natural greenery and lush trees creating a beautiful backdrop. The Field is located below the Terrace.
The Lounge is a cozy, intimate space nestled in our lush, wooded grounds. It is a peaceful spot for your guests to enjoy their time together under dimmed cafe lights, seated at our wrought iron dining set, or our custom wooden benches tucked right into the trees.
The Bride’s Room is a dressing room and lounge space with plenty of light and mirrors for prospective brides and attendants to get ready. It offers a comfortable seating area with a TV and private access door to the women's restroom. It's an elegant space that can also be used for various types of photo shoots.
The Venue is an indoor space that can accommodate up to 130 guests for a seated dinner.
The Courtyard can accommodate 130 guests for a wedding ceremony, 130 guests for cocktails/dancing, or 80 guests for a seated dinner.
The Terrace is covered and attached to the venue, and can accommodate 80 guests for cocktails and mingling.
The Field is an outdoor ceremony space with benches, and can accommodate 130 guests.
Renting La Cour Venue will grant you access to all entertaining areas including the Venue, Courtyard, Terraces, Outdoor Lounge, Stone Patios & Field Spaces. La Cour Venue provides handmade wooden dining tables, wooden mahogany folding chairs, wooden cocktail tables, ceremony benches, ceremony arch options, buffet and display tables, outdoor tables & seating, bar, heaters, string lights and many centerpiece and decorative items. We do not provide linens, however all tables are wooden and do not require linens. You may bring in your own rentals for additional set-up & decor options.
You may bring in a professional caterer of your choice. Vendors working on property during your event must be licensed and insured. Proof of insurance must be provided to La Cour, with La Cour Venue listed as an additional insured.
Alcohol served on venue property must be served by La Cour's approved TABC bartending company. Contact HD Liquid Catering for pricing and information.
Yes, we love food trucks!
Yes, La Cour Venue requires a certificate of liability insurance coverage for every event. Go to www.WedSafe.com, www.TheEventHelper.com or check with your homeowners insurance company for event date coverage.
Yes.
The Venue has smooth, stained concrete floors, and The Courtyard has stamped concrete. Both areas are perfect for dancing. Some venues require the installation of a temporary parquet dance floor, however we do not.
Yes.
If you are hosting both your ceremony and reception at La Cour, the indoor area can be flipped after the ceremony. Guests will enjoy cocktails and mingle on the attached covered terrace while the indoor space is reset for the reception. We recommend you choose a professional planner to plan and coordinate all of the details of your event.
The venue has a covered outdoor space with a sink, refrigerator, freezer, and tables for bar & caterer prep work and staging. Your caterer will arrive with food prepared at their commercial kitchen. Cooking is not allowed on property.
No, we do not have a groom's room. Traditionally, groomsmen arrive ready for photos, and have access to the Venue's interior space prior to the wedding.
The restrooms are located in a building 12ft adjacent to the main Venue space, easily accessible to all exterior and interior event guests.
Yes, 2 TVs are provided for you to hook up to for video and slideshow presentations.
Your band or DJ will provide all of the the sound equipment needed for your event. We do not provide speakers or microphones.
If your event is held in one of the outdoor spaces, you may hear light county road noise, some air traffic from planes landing at McKinney National Airport located 3 miles south, various sounds from neighboring farms, and lots of sweet birds singing!
The venue is a raw space that lends itself to unlimited decorating options. You may hire professionals, or decorate the spaces yourself.
All tables and chairs, both indoors and outdoors, will be set up by La Cour staff prior to your rental time, so you may begin decorating upon your arrival. Thirty days prior to your event, we will have a planning meeting to finalize your floor plan and event details.
You, your caterers and/or decorators are responsible for food clean up and breaking down and removing all items at the end of your event. We ask that you essentially leave the space the way you found it. La Cour will do the final cleaning and reset all furniture.
Rental hours are listed on our Rates + Info page. Rental timeframe includes set-up, event time, and breakdown/clean up. Decorating and storing of items prior to your event day is not permitted, due to other events and tours being scheduled.
Yes, we welcome everyone here at La Cour!
Yes, one hour of rehearsal time is included in our 10 Hr Wedding package.
Yes, a Collin County sheriff is required to be hired for all events.
Yes, there will be an event manager on site during your event.
One manager will be on site during your event to assist in various ways, some of which include: ensuring all La Cour furniture is in place; receiving vendors and helping them with questions or concerns; assisting DJ/band/etc with staging location; overseeing the in-house lighting and temperature; maintaining supplies in the facility; final check out and shutting down the venue, etc.
McKinney's Historic Downtown Square is just a 3 mile drive, approximately 6 minutes away from La Cour Venue. There are many hotels and B&Bs for your guests to choose from, located in the downtown area, along Hwy 75 and within a 5-20 minute drive from our venue.
The Grand Hotel; Sheraton McKinney Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites; Holiday Inn & Suites; TownePlace Suites; Neathery Estate; Red Gate Inn
The historic square also has amazing places to dine, shop and listen to live music! It's a wonderful destination area for your out of town guests to enjoy. Cadillac Pizza; The Yard; The Celt Irish Pub; Rick's Chophouse; Patina Green; Spoon's Cafe; The Pub; Local Yocal; Landon Winery; Square Burger; Rye; Hug's Cafe ; Emporium Pies; Filtered; Layered; The Pantry; Mom & Popcorn; El Mejor Mexican Kitchen & Cantina; Mellow Mushroom; Savor Patisserie; Tupps Brewery Lone Star Wine Cellars
Learn more about hotels and entertainment locations in McKinney: Visit McKinney; Downtown McKinney