The Willows Event Center 6303 82nd Street • Lubbock • TX 79424


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Tucked away in the heart of Lubbock, The Willows feels like a hidden escape. With lush greenery, winding pathways, and an intimate garden setting, it offers couples a true “secret garden” experience—perfect for romantic ceremonies and unforgettable outdoor moments that feel worlds away from the everyday.
  • You'll enjoy exclusive access to the entire property on your day, from the elegant getting-ready spaces to the versatile gathering spaces. You might say "I do" before the cascading greenery on an ivy-draped wall, beneath a gracious weeping willow, or on a raised amphitheater-inspired patio.
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass garage doors provide a seamless flow from the indoor event hall to the outdoor patio. Dine inside the airy modern interior (you're welcome to select any caterer you like!), then let the dance party transition outside as night falls and bistro lights glow in the trees.

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Package Prices
  • $5,000/event and up
  • Willows Wedding Experience

    Saturday Wedding Package | Starts at $8,250
    A beautifully designed, all-in-one experience with nearly everything you need already included.

    Weekday Weddings | Starts around $5,000
    Perfect for couples looking for flexibility, value, and a more intimate celebration.

    In-House Catering | Starts at $25 per person
    Fresh, thoughtfully prepared menus that elevate your entire experience.


    Packages Include: 

    • Exclusive access to the garden, courtyard, and reception space
    • Indoor + outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception options
    • Day-of coordination to keep everything running smoothly
    • Tables, chairs, and linens included
    • Full setup, service, and clean-up handled for you
Food & Beverage Minimum
  • $1,500–4,500/event
  • Food & Beverage minimum varies depending on:
    • Guest count
Meals (when priced separately)
  • $25–40/person
Additional Info
  • Most weddings with 100–150 guests tend to spend $12,500–$15,000.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book The Willows Event Center, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

The Willows Wedding Experience at The Willows Event Center in Lubbock gives you exclusive access to the garden, courtyard and reception space, flexible indoor and outdoor spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception, and a bridal suite and groom's room. Tables, chairs and linens in multiple colors are included for up to 200 guests, and the team handles setup, service and cleanup. Plan separately for food, drinks and any enhancements: in-house catering starts at $25 per person, and bar packages and décor options are available.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at The Willows Event Center, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, The Willows Event Center has both, so guests stay in one place. You might say "I do" before an ivy-draped wall, beneath a weeping willow or on a raised amphitheater-style patio, then move inside to the modern event hall, where floor-to-ceiling windows and glass garage doors open onto the outdoor patio. Ceremonies and receptions each hold up to 200 guests.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to The Willows Event Center or do we have to use yours?

Yes, The Willows Event Center has an open vendor policy, so you can choose the vendors you love, including your own caterer. If you'd rather keep it simple, in-house catering starts at $25 per person. Bar service is in-house, with cash, open or budget bar options serving beer and wine only.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at The Willows Event Center, and is there a minimum?

At The Willows Event Center in Lubbock, the Willows Wedding Experience package is $7,500 for a Saturday, and weekday weddings start around $5,000. That covers exclusive access to the garden, courtyard and reception space, the bridal suite and groom's room, tables, chairs and linens for up to 200 guests, and setup, service and cleanup. Food and drinks are separate: in-house catering starts at $25 per person, or you can bring your own caterer, and bar packages are available. Most weddings with 100–150 guests spend $12,500–15,000 in total.

What makes The Willows Event Center different from the other venues near it?

The Willows Event Center feels like a secret garden tucked into the heart of Lubbock, with lush greenery, winding pathways, a weeping willow and an ivy-draped wall. You get exclusive access to the whole property on your day, and the open vendor policy means you can bring the caterer and other vendors you love. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass garage doors connect the modern event hall to the patio, so the party can move outside as bistro lights glow in the trees. Tables, chairs, linens and setup are already included.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 200
Cocktails, etc. Standing 200 200
Reception Seated 200

Please contact the venue for additional capacity information.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

BYO

Alcohol

In-house

A cash, open, or budget bar is available. Beer and wine only.


Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, Tuesday–Sunday.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Ballroom
  • Conference Center
  • Garden
  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Forest / Woods
  • Fountain / Water Feature
  • Garden
  • Lagoon / Pond
  • Landscaped Grounds

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