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Ginger Downey
VENUE MANAGER
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
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When you book your wedding day at God's Gift Chapel and Event Center in Athens, TX, you and your partner can enter the fairytale setting you always dreamed of. The stunning chapel awaits you and your guests for a moving ceremony followed by an unforgettable reception at the pier and pavilion.
God's Gift Chapel and Event Center is where love fills the air, and the promise of forever lingers before you. You and your partner can stand before 200 of your closest friends and family to say your vows and swear, "I do," before the congregation loudly applauds. Lead your loved ones out the front door and take advantage of the gorgeous surroundings as you film photos and videos with the people you hold dear. After a cocktail hour filled with laughter and chatter, everyone can make their way towards the reception venue as the sun begins to lower in the sky. Overlooking the serene pond, guests will toast to you while enjoying a culinary clinic before filling the dance floor and tripping the light fantastic.
God's Gift Chapel and Event Center offer a series of thoughtfully curated wedding day packages for you and your partner to peruse. The basic package provides full access to the three locations: the chapel, the pier, and the pavilion for the entire wedding day. The second package includes all amenities and a wedding coordinator, while the third package is the one that sets the heart racing. Package three grants you two-day access to God's Gift Chapel and Event Center, including an overnight stay with up to 18 of your loved ones alongside you.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Elopement
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Beach
Waterfront
Religious Setting
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Ginger Downey
Venue Manager
I am a wife of an amazing husband and have 2 girls that that have shown and taught me more than I could ever imagine. I have had a front row seat to watch God's GIft Venue grow and see all the wonderful things it has to offer. My hobbies include being outside whether that be tending to my flowers or mowing, and I love to do crafting. I am always finding something to craft or should we say make my husband help me build. I cleaned homes for 8 years when I came across the venue and decided to make a job change. It has been nothing short of amazing. To be a part of someone's special day and see the happiness and love has put a smile on my face and I absolutely love doing my job. Its not called work if you love what you do.
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