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About This Vendor
One-of-a-kind, Multi-level
The Sanctuary Music & Event Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-level space with distinctive decor elements including unique stained glass windows, floor to ceiling stone walls, and hardwood floors, creating an environment unique to McKinney and its surrounding communities. Nestled in the charming Adriatica Village of Stonebridge Ranch, The Sanctuary is surrounded by extraordinary Croatian architecture. The Sanctuary is complete with our newly-renovated bridal suite created with a bride's comfort as our main objective.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
The Sanctuary Reviews
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I LOVE this venue! My husband and I just had our reception here and it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Morgan Fuller is so good at what she does. She is so kind and helpful from the very beginning. I highly recommend. Thank you Morgan for everything...
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Edit: we were contacted by the company and asked to take down the reviews in exchange for giving us some of our money back. Well of course being them after telling us this and making us think we were going to get some of our money back we were ...
told that the owner of the company (being the mayor of McKinney) says that he is I quote “not motivated enough to give us any of our money back”. Needless to say I of course am putting my reviews back up to show what kind of company these people run.
I will never recommend this place as a company or as a reception venue to any one. Please stay away from this place. I planned for this place to be my wedding reception at least in a year in advance. Due to COVID reasons I had to cancel my reception because it hit a little too close to home as someone in my immediate family was positive for COVID. Every other venue or vender I dealt with for my wedding was more than willing to work with us on giving some or even all of our money back. Not only were they not willing to give us a single penny back but the staff was not sorry about it. In fact they were rude about the whole situation. The received thousands of dollars from us for the reception for doing absolutely nothing. Please please please stay away from this place. In their contract they purposely worded it to if anything were to happen and you have to cancel (yes, even a pandemic) they get to keep your money.
Response from the Vendor on 07/23/2020
First and foremost, let us say once again how sorry we are that you had to navigate your wedding ceremony and reception through these uncertain times. We heard that you were able to have your ceremony on your original wedding date of 6/27 and...
it was a beautiful day at the Bella Donna Chapel Just a 100 yard walk from our venue in Adriatica in McKinney. At the time of your wedding under the state mandated guidelines the Sanctuary had the capacity to accommodate your reception as originally booked just like your ceremony walking distance from our venue. We were so sorry to hear that Covid had affected your family and so thrilled that they were actually able to attend your ceremony!! As we said in our email, our thoughts and prayers were with your family. Upon hearing about this we immediately responded with several options to help navigate a rescheduled date so that all your family members could celebrate this important day with you. We allowed you to change the terms of your contract by offering you the option to reschedule your event within the next 12 months. We also had allowed you early access to the venue, waiving our early access package pricing and offered to live stream your event at no charge for anyone who couldn't make your event, much like you did for your ceremony. Because we were able to fully accommodate your event as originally booked this falls under the cancellation policy of your contract. We were open to any communication with you to help accommodate your family with a reschedule and you simply chose to cancel.
This was an incredible location for our wedding reception! The space felt wonderful, it was wonderfully lit in my preferred color, and there was plenty of room for dancing and for sit-down dinner. There was a separate space for our vendor team ...
to go and relax, the staff was professional and everything was where it was supposed to be and running smoothly. I was really happy with the entire reception and this location with all the vendor they recommended was a perfect choice.
The Sanctuary is a beautiful venue and the staff goes out of their way to ensure that the event runs smoothly. They are helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The venue is extremely clean and well kept and in an incredible location in the heart ...
of Adriatica! The bridal suite is spacious, comfortable and eloquent. Every bride's dream! There is also a private elevator leading to it. You will not be disappointed to book here for your wedding reception.
Sheri Monroe, June 2018
Stunning venue! So unique with the special finishes on the walls, the stained-glass windows, the gorgeous bridal suite, etc. My guests were in awe of where the venue was located (in a small European-inspired village) with cobble-stone streets...
, and how beautiful it was on the inside. The price is very affordable for what you get. The staff was amazing! Morgan was so sweet and easy to work with, she was always available to answer any questions we had and help us with any vendor recommendations. My bridesmaids LOVED the extra big, bright white and gray, bridal suite! It was perfect for pictures in our robes! The entire night was so perfect. THANK YOU TO THE SANCTUARY FOR EVERYTHING!
Outstanding venue! My wedding was absolutely perfect, the staff was amazing, Morgan was so kind and helpful. I would highly highly highly recommend this venue for your wedding! I got so many compliments from my guests after there wedding.
This was the most perfect venue for our ~100 guest reception. The food is done by Rick's Chophouse (Sterling Events) and everyone raved about how delicious everything was... Not just good for "wedding food", but simply great, period. More impor...
tantly, my family said the food was hot when it came out, which is not always what you get at a wedding. The staff is amazing and so helpful. I didn't worry about a thing. My guests were stunned how beautiful this location is. It was SO close to our ceremony venue (Bella Donna) and was the exact right look & feel for our Italian inspired wedding. We couldn't be happier! ~Deborah & Greg, 9/24/16
Meet the Team
Morgan Fuller
Director of Sales
Morgan has been the Sales Manager of The Sanctuary Music & Event Center for about 3 years now. With the client's happiness as her first priority, she is here to make your day everything you dreamed of... and more!
