Old Center Chapel, our white wedding chapel on the estate, was built to accommodate 100 seated guests plus wedding party inside. We've have hosting capacity of with 20 – 300 guests by also offering outdoor garden weddings or tented events as requested. Our secluded 56+ acre estate allows for intimate and extravagant guest counts.

Yes. Besides our Old Center Chapel wedding ceremonies, we have landscaped areas, gardens, and spaces dedicated for tents or sheltered events. In your wedding consultation, we will review all of your options on how to use our spaces on your special day.

The Canopy boasts a rich history that becomes part of your story. We pride ourselves on offering genuinely unique, one-of-a-kind weddings that leave lasting memories for you and your guests with several on site packages for lodging and celebrations.

Please contact us to discuss availability at The Canopy. In addition, we recommend securing your date by booking with us at least six months to a year in advance.

Yes. Your pets are welcome to be on the property and at your wedding party at The Canopy. We do ask that your pets are leashed at all times and have an assigned caretaker during your special day.

We would love to give you a private tour of our estate with a scheduled appointment.

For full day weddings we request that you have a wedding planner or at least a day of coordinator. Weddings have many moving parts and a complicated timeline without a coordinator you risk your special day having issues. Many times a coordinator or planner will save you much more than their fee. Coordinators are not an expensive option and you will be glad you have one!

In the event of rain, we will accommodate you and your guests as needed. This may include going into a dedicated indoor spaces within Old Center Chapel or Osage Hall. You may also want to have a tent set up to meet your guest count needs.

Away from the hustle and bustle of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, The Canopy is about 30 minutes from excellent hotels and resort options with shuttle services. Beyond our on-site there are multiple vacation AirBNB rentals near Whitesboro, TX.

Yes we have 2 options Estate Guest House - can host max of 6 guests Estate Main Wedding House - can host max of 10 guests

We allow well-behaved, house-trained dogs at The Canopy.

Generally, the check-in time at Guest or Main House is 4:00 p.m. The check-out time is 11:00 a.m. unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

Yes, we provide wood enough for one fire. Any additional firewood you may need will be available for a fee.

The front creek and pond area is is yours to explore. Beyond the pond is available to tour by appointment only.

The Canopy can accommodate guests in many different ways. We love offering the estate for bridal luncheons, corporate retreats, rehearsal dinners, and private parties.

Yes, we feel every event should be unique. With outside vendors, we believe you should be able to curate your event the way you want it. We welcome all professional, licensed, and insured vendors. We also offer a list of preferred vendors to our clients.

Styled photo shoot requests are granted in advance and depending on availability. There are many different outdoor photo opportunities here at The Canopy such as senior pictures, family photo shoots, holiday pictures, bridal portraits, engagement sessions, and wedding photography. Gardens, a log tree swing, a pond, bridges in wooded areas, rustic barns, and more can provide picturesque Texas backdrops for your photographs.

The Canopy is a fireworks-friendly venue. If you would like to have fireworks set off at your event, there are local fireworks vendors in our area that can provide you with a professional, high-quality fireworks display.

On the rare occasion of snowfall at The Canopy during your event, we can bring out our traditional sleigh as a stationary prop to use for photographic purposes. The sleigh is not available for rides at this time.