The Grand Hotel & Ballroom

We held our wedding reception at the Grand Hotel's ballroom. I searched for the perfect reception venue in the North Dallas area for a long time before I found this place. It was by far the prettiest space! The ballroom is beautiful! We had 160 guests for a platted diner and it was cozy... in a good way. I definitely would not have more people than that. My one and only complaint was there was not much space on the dance floor. It had to be very small because of the number of guests we had and I wish it could have been bigger... everyone still had a great time but keep that in mind if you want lots of room to dance! Everything else was spectacular. The food and service were awesome and Shauna Darden, the event planner was so sweet and tried to keep us on budget. She was a great help! Definitely book this place!!!

My wife and I had our wedding reception at the Grand Hotel and Ballroom and the food was provided by Rick's Chophouse at the Grand Hotel. I honestly can say I would have never expected to receive the amazing service that we received from the staff at the hotel and restaraunt. They were absolutely amazing in every way, the food was fantastic and the reception area was beautiful. I cannot possible say enough how much we enjoyed the hospitality we received and will be spending several honeymoons there.

I loved this venue and thought that Shawna and Melanie were SO helpful with planning my wedding. We had our reception here and I had to plan everything from out of town but Shawna and Melanie were very accommodating. Shawna helped me set up everything for the reception since I couldn't get into the room sooner than 2 hours before the reception. The food was also AMAZING and all of my guests loved it. Would definitely recommend this location!

Delicious food, great service, gorgeous ballroom and guest rooms. Love this place! My wedding was wonderful!

I am so happy we chose the The Grand Hotel and Ballroom as our ceremony and reception venue! It was important to my husband and I that everything took place at one location because we had so many out of town guests, and The Grand was perfect. With the hotel, we reserved a dozen rooms for our guests (and very tired wedding party) so they could enjoy the entire reception and then simply go to their room when they were ready for bed. The Ballroom is gorgeous! We wanted a victorian feel for our wedding, and the exposed brick, huge chandlers, and tin celings are perfect! The ceremony and reception were in the same room, and they escorted the guests down to a small lounge for a cocktail hour after the ceremony while they got the room ready for the reception. The most amazing part, though, was the service. If I could, I would give them 10 stars! Everything went so smoothly, and Shawna really helped keep the stress down. Both Melanie and Shawna were super quick to respond with any questions and super helpful with menu planning, as I had a few special dishes I needed (for a few vegan friends and friends with food allergies). I even called 3 days before the wedding to change a meal for a friend that had been put on a liquid food diet that week and they had no problems making sure she was taken care of! The food is amazing, too! All night my guests raved about the food (and the sangria!) and I STILL get compliments about how awesome the food was! I wish I could give them more stars, because they are simply amazing! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful venue for any event with great food and excellent service!

Our wedding there could not have been better! If you are thinking about the grandballroom for both your wedding ceremony and reception, you won't be disappointed! Shawna, the wedding planner, is amazing. She made everything run so smoothly and helped us with absolutely everything! Jose, the hotel manager, was great as well. He helped us shift rooms around so we could place a photo booth in the hallway. All the staff that we talked to was very friendly and willing to help in anyway. The food is also incredible! You can't go wrong here!

This is a beautiful place for a wedding & reception. The historic charm & chandeliers make it gorgeous. It's very convenient because everything can be held at the same location, the food is great, and everyone who works there is very nice & helpful. I received so many compliments from my guests. I would highly recommend the Grand Hotel!

Everyone was great to work with from the early planning stages, all the way through the end of the reception. Everything was exactly as we hoped it would be, and we got so many compliments from our guests about this venue. Top Notch! If you plan to get married in North DFW, you should definitely look at this place before making your final decision. We also liked that everything could be done in one location instead of having to move guests from one location to another.

All of the guests had a great time during the wedding & the groom & I received SO many compliments after our wedding!! When you have put so much time & effort into planning a wedding, it is wonderful to see everyone having a good time on the big day and to hear the rave reviews afterwards!

Thanks to the staff's guidance and hard work, the ceremony was beautiful & went smoothly, even though we did not have a rehearsal. The ballroom looked Great and had a completely different feel for the ceremony and the reception. Rick's 110 provides a great backdrop so many of our guests took great photos while eating hors douvres and having drinks during the cocktail hour. Placecards, favors, centerpieces, etc. were all in the proper place at the right time. Coworkers, family and friends have all commented on how Delicious the food was (salmon & chicken plated dinner) and said it was a beautiful wedding.

Shawna is an amazingly organized and focused person and ensures that each detail is exactly the way you want it. She made sure that everything was perfect & that everyone was happy prior to and during the wedding. I am so grateful for her hard work.

Everyone at the Grand/Rick's did their job well and did it with enthusiasm. They created an event that was special and personalized to my preferences.

We had our Rehearsal Dinner at Rick's Chop house in the Grand hotel and then stayed at the hotel on our wedding night. Everything was amazing and the food was out of this world!

Beautiful place to get married! We did both the ceremony and reception in the ballroom and the cocktail hour downstairs in Rick's 110. I could not imagine a more beautiful place to get married against the exposed brick and windows that overlooked the historic McKinney downtown square. The crystal chandeliers were amazing after the sun set and had an enchanted mood in the air for the reception. We really did have a great time! We rented the Owner's suit for the boys to get ready in and the Grand Suit for the girls and both rooms were HUGE with plenty of space for everyone:) The hotel even came in during the wedding to clean the room so that when my husband and I came back together that night, it was picked up for us. Shawna did an amazing job the night of making sure that everyone was happy and taken care of. She even sent us food after the wedding when we got back to our room:) I would definitely recommend this venue to other brides for the atmosphere, amazing food, and the way that the hotel and staff took care of us on our special day!!

I can't say enough good things about the Grand Hotel! We had both our ceremony and reception there on the night of April 2nd, 2011. All the details leading up to the day were easy to get done, Shawna and Melanie were flexible, understanding and very professional.

The day-of was an absolute dream. I was of course a little nervous about everything coming together, but I had nothing to worry about. Shawna was there as my coordinator day-of and she was awesome!! Every detail was taken care of without me even having to think about it. After the ceremony we had cocktail hour. Since my husband and I missed most of it due to pictures, Shawna had a tray of hors d'œuvres and our favorite drinks waiting for us when we got back. That is only one example, but there were many examples and all of those details made the night wonderful. The food was beyond wonderful (chicken and beef tenderloin, family style- which I totally recommend!); everyone complimented it right and left. We had done a tasting beforehand and were blown away by the food. I wasn't sure how it would translate in a larger setting (85 people), but I had nothing to worry about, it was just as great as the tasting!

I just couldn't have been happier with having our wedding at the Grand Hotel. Beautiful venue, professional, super-nice staff that were all over the details, great food and drinks and great rooms for your guests to stay in. I really couldn't have asked for anything more! THANK YOU!

The Grand Hotel was a DREAM come true for our June 5th wedding! The staff at the hotel was beyond amazing - they catered to all our needs, kept in constant communication with us, and made sure that we were on schedule for all tastings, plannings, etc. I am from McKinney, so it was great to be able to share that small town feel with all of our friends and family - and the venue fit our vintagey theme, which created a perfect ambiance for the reception. Jose at the front desk is your go-to man, and we were EXTREMELY thankful for everything he did to book our guests together, keep us updated with room counts, and add to our enthusiasm as our big day approached. This is a PERFECT venue if you have lots of out of towners - especially college friends who can experience the bar and restaurant scene downtown McKinney! Not to mention, the ballroom and food were beyond expecations - definitely an interesting menu to chose from that kept guests entertained! We will continue to recommend the Grand Hotel to everyone looking for an accommodating and friendly reception spot.

I would highly recommend doing an event here! This is the most beautiful, unique place that I have found in Dallas that wasn't requiring a 20,000 dollar food minimum. It is upscale, but they can work with your budget if they have a small one. If you have a problem with anything, the owner himself will set down and meet with you and he is amazing! Highly recommend!!!!

I had a dinner in the 110 room in Rick's Chop House downstairs and then right after had my reception in the ballroom and it was FANTASTIC. I had a lot of decoration for each table and the Grand was very willing to let my mother and I come the day before and set everything up. I also requested to have a "dry" reception and the staff was willing and did a great job of respectfully informing the guests if they tried to bring drinks into the ballroom. The room was perfect for the vintage yet party feel that i wanted, with the old brick wall but large dance floor. I would highlt recommend this place for a reception in McKinney!

Everyone at The Grand Hotel, Rick's Chophouse and The Grand Ballroom did a phenomenal job. The food was fantastic, they catered to our every need and everyone's was wonderfully impressed with the overall result. They were also able to flip a room from the ceremony to be ready for the reception in 30 minutes, while guests enjoyed cocktails downstairs, which is a lifesaver. The only thing I wish I would have done is to collect the massive amounts of leftover food, drinks from the ice cream float station, etc. to provide to a local food bank since we had already paid for them.

The Grand Hotel truly made our reception a party to remember! The food was absolutely spectacular--a month later, we still have so many people complimenting us on our plated dinner. All of our meals were served hot to our guests and the meat was cooked to perfection. Also, the menus were extremely flexible and they were able to customize a few things for us to make our day even more special without a second thought! The room itself is absolutely stunning! If you are looking for an intimate space with a vintage appeal, the Grand Hotel is absolutely perfect. About two weeks before my wedding, there was a change in staffing--we had been working with Christy Logan primarily, but Shawna took over her position right before our wedding and it was barely noticeable. Had we not been told this had happened, we would have never known since Shawna picked right up without missing a step. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and she was able to put up with and ultimately impress my dad, who is impossible! I would highly recommend the Grand Hotel to any bride!!

We chose to have all of our guests stay at the The Grand Hotel. We were overwhelmed with the old-world style of the individual rooms, the level of service received, and the constant patience and assistance of the staff when dealing with 40 traveling wedding guests. The location is superb for a localized wedding and will a touch of class to any occasion.

I would highly recommend the Grand Ballroom! The combination of Rick's Chophouse, the Grand Ballroom, and the Grand Hotel is perfection. The hotel is gorgeous and all my guests were impressed, comfortable, and well taken care of. The hotel manager Jose was in constant contact with me during the planning process. Our hotel arrangements were quite complicated and Jose and Becky changed things with enthusiasm many, many, many times.

The Grand Ballroom is gorgeous with sparkling chandeliers, a beautiful tin ceiling, and lovely bar. We had about 150 people and it suited the room perfectly. We had a sit down dinner and the service was excellent. Planning the reception, the food, the drink was extremely smooth and it all came off very well. After the reception my guests loved that they could just walk down the hall to their beautiful room!

The owner, Rick, was very welcoming and a pleasure. I highly recommend.

We stayed here on our wedding night. It was wonderful. We got married and had the reception across the street, so it was the perfect location. My bridesmaids and I got ready there ahead of time so my things were already there. They upgraded our room for no extra and were so friendly. The room was incredible and absolutely perfect! I would definitely stay there again.

The Grand Hotel and Ballroom made my wedding spectacular! Most of our wedding guests had to travel to DFW for the wedding, so we reserved all of the rooms at the Grand Hotel (only 14 rooms were available at the time). Jose, the manager from the hotel was great to work with, especially since we had so many family members who were hot and cold about coming, and we changed reservations what felt like hundreds of times. Jose was patient, professional, flexible, and a wonderful hotelier. Because we had so many guests coming, we also had reservations at a local chain hotel. The experience working with the two different hotels was like night and day. The Grand Hotel was a little pricier, but the rooms were beautiful, and the service was spectacular. It was worth every cent, and it was so convenient for the bridal party and family to walk down the hallway to the wedding!
Christy is also a gem from the Grand Ballroom staff. We had an afternoon wedding ceremony in the ballroom, a cocktail hour in Rick's 110 (downstairs), and a seated lunch reception back in the ballroom. The staff was on top of all of the details, and made sure the transition from ceremony to reception room went smoothly. Our guests were delighted at the professionalism of the staff, I was thrilled that they took care of all the details and I got to enjoy my wedding day. Christy did a great job of making sure they were able to met our needs prior to the wedding so that things went smoothly on the big day. I know that had at least one wedding following ours, and according to some of our guests, the Grand Ballroom may have had two weddings following ours. Regardless, they treated us like a king and queen, and never rushed our party or made us feel like we were just another number. You would have never guessed that the moment our party left the Grand Ballroom, they had to rush to clean the room and prepare for another wedding.
The Grand Ballroom was a great value! Of the many locations we considered for the wedding, the Grand Ballroom was at the pricier end. However, they served exceptional food for the price. Our lunch was delicious, and impressive.

The place was amazing, and the food was good.....Being in Mckinney, the area was very ritzy

This place was quite a beauty of it all i was amazed by most of it's decor and it made it a wonderful place for a family to get together to enjoy such a beautiful location. It is worth every penny to reserve your events here.

Our decision to have our wedding reception at the Grand Hotel Ballroom with Rick's Chophouse providing the food was an excellent one! Not only is it a beautiful, historical location - but the cost to use the room includes many extra features that allowed my husband and I, our families and guests to completely relax and enjoy a gorgeous evening. I am really impressed with the service and attention to details.

Ricks and the Grand Ballroom were exceptional the entire time. Thanks

we had a wonderful evening celebrating the rehearsal dinner. the food was delicious and the room was a beaautiful setting.

WOW, is all I can say about Christy Logan and her staff at the Grand Hotel and Ballroom. Anything I asked of her she came through with flying colors. The service both before and during the wedding was exceptional and the food was excellent as well. There was plenty of wait-staff to take care of our guests during the wedding and the hotel staff was equally as wonderful! Kudos to Jose at the hotel desk for putting out whatever fires came up with efficiency and a smile. We have been raving to anyone who will listen about the wonderful experience we had planning and executing the reception with the help of Christy and her staff and we highly recommend this venue. It's nice to know you can find a local location to have a first class wedding without breaking the bank. Thanks again for a once in a lifetime, beautiful experience my daughter and son-in-law will be talking about for years to come.

Christy Logan made everything very easy, and responded quickly with any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend.

Ran out of food even though our number count was 18 less then the number provided.
Only had one type of beer left to serve with an hour remaining in the reception.
Room was very hot.

Service staff was exceptional and worked very hard. The room was beautiful, but set-up was an hour behind schedule.

Made the day memorable for all.

The Grand Hotel in McKinney was a beautiful site for my rehearsal dinner and a wonderful hotel for my guests to stay. The staff was helpful and the food was fantastic!

We were VERY pleased with the Grand Hotel & Ballroom. The food was wonderful and the venue is so warm and comfortable. I look foward to planning another event with Christy.

I can not say enough about The Grand Hotel and Ballroom. It was the most amazing experience in every way. Christy was an absolute Godsend. She is definitely in the right field. She is professional, knows her stuff and most importantly a calm presence who can make anything happen, and she did. What was so wonderful, I did not even know their was a problem because she took care of it without anyone knowing their was a problem. My florist freaked out when she ran short on time and decided to just walk out without finishing the reception site center piece flowers. Christy and her crew did an amazing job of stepping in and making it look wonderful. Everyone from the maids to Rick, the owner of the restaurant/Ballroom/Hotel were fabulous.

My out of town guests were thrilled by the accommadation at The Grand Hotel. They loved that they could sleep, eat and play all in the same building. The building itself is amazing. Filled with a historical story which allows you to feel like a small part of that history. As you can tell it was an amazing experience and would recommend The Grand Ballroom/Grand Hotel & Rick's Chop House to anyone.

Christie always takes wonderful care of us here at Orthofix. We have booked business dinners, receptions and hotel accomodations with the Grand and Ricks on numerous occasions with great success and efficiency.

Thank you!

The Grand Hotel & Ballroom hands down is my favorite venue. The staff really takes care of you and your guests and the food their is AMAZING!!!! Plus it is just gorgeous. I have such a great time every time I photograph a wedding here.

Great venue and one we love to be invited to photograph at. The entire team is wonderful and very kind and they work hard at each event. The ballrooms are always pristine and presentable and they staff works hard on the little details like keeping drinks full and tables clean. We highly recommend this venue!

Absolutely Incredible Space right in the heart of McKinney!

A beautiful location with an amazing staff of professionals! We love working with them!

The Grand Ballroom is a local favorite of ours. The venue is absoilutely gorgeous, the staff is accommodating and a pleasure to work with, and offers the quintessential "McKinney charm" for brides to have as their wedding backdrop. I recommend this venue to many of my clients!

The Grand Ballroom is one of my favorite venues in the Dallas area... their gorgeous ballroom is so easy to decorate and their staff is some of the most accommodating in town! Rick himself, is so giving and caring and wants every event and wedding to be fabulous... I highly recommend this venue!!

Rachel Events
Uniquely Fabulous...

I recommend the services of Grand Hotel & Ballroom to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Dallas Calligrapher

One of my favorite venue's. The food, service and ambiance are exemplary!

Grand Hotel is an excellent venue to host your wedding! The setting is historical and beautiful, the food is excellent and the staff super-attentive!

Not only is this venue incredibly beautiful, the staff is awesome. They were so helpful in everyway to me and the bride I was working with. I highly recommend this location to anyone who would like a unique and intimate place for a wedding or event.

The best kept secret in North Texas!!! The Grand Ballroom in McKinney, Texas is SPECTACULAR! The food and staff are amazing and they are so easy to work with. If you are looking for a fabulous wedding venue--this is it!