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The Willows Event Center and Catering
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock event facility for weddings and corporate gatherings with a garden and waterfalls.
Plan your tour
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 806-855-8932
- Website thewillowslubbock.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Amenities couples mention
“The bridal suite had everything you needed and forgot!”
“The ceremony sites are unique and stunning.”
“They even proactively came up with a rain plan just in case the weather changed.”
What couples say again and again
“On top of everything the venue is also breathtaking and something you don’t normally find in Lubbock TX which is why we were originally drawn to it.”
“Thanks to Halle she helped in making the most important and exciting day of our lives so enjoyable and stress free.”
“Our event coordinator, Alli Cross, made sure we weren’t stressed when we had bad weather, and keep the wedding organized when we had to move our wedding inside last minute.”
“The facilities were gorgeous, the food was delicious, the planning was meticulous, and our day was so comfortable.”
From the reviews
I hosted my son's first birthday at The Willows Event Center, and it was absolutely perfect! Alli was incredible—she helped me coordinate everything leading up to the event, even reaching out to my vendors about load-in and load-out details, which made the process so smooth.
The Willows did such an incredible job with our wedding! We loved every second of planning our day with Halle and her team, and never once felt stressed or overwhelmed by the process. They were so accommodating and really helped make our day feel like “us”.
I've photographed several weddings here over the years and am so thankful Lubbock has a space like this! From weddings, to bridals, to grad sessions, it's simply lovely. Hard to imagine you are on a busy street next to a Walmart parking lot. LOL
As a wedding and portrait photographer, I absolutely LOVE The Willows Event Center! It is a beautiful location to shoot at, for nearly all times of day. The staff are so sweet and very easy to work with!
Getting married at The Willows Event Center and Catering
The Willows Event Center and Catering comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Willows Event Center and Catering
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Willows Event Center and Catering — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
