General FAQs
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We can accommodate up to 100 people.
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See our transparent rental rates here.
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20% of your total rental cost and contract signing holds your date. This fee goes toward the total cost of your rental.
Your 2nd payment is due 9 months prior to your event date and is 50% of the remaining total rental cost.
Your final payment is due 6 months prior to your event date and is the remaining balance of your rental cost.
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Please see our Pricing page for what is included in the venue rental
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We require tours to be scheduled. Please see “Tour the Venue” in the top menu.
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7 - 60” Round Wooden Tables
2 - 40” x 108” x 30” Rectangular Wooden Tables
5 - 40” x 84” x 30” Rectangular Wooden Tables
10 Tall Cocktail Tables (covers included)
Buffets (can be used as bar/cake/signing/etc.)
*Please note: We do not provided linens (tablecloths, napkins, etc.) for the wooden tables.
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Yes, but all alcohol must be served by a licensed bartender.
Any vendor must also be insured.
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We are still compiling our preferred vendors list, but feel free to use anyone you’d like!
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We have several onsite lodging options - Luxury Domes and Tents and a 3 Bed/2 Bath House.
Checkout our Accommodations on our website under “Accommodations”
In addition, McKinney is a 20 minute drive and will offer the most variety in accommodations nearby.
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We have roll down sides for the barn to help prevent rain from entering and heaters for the cold and evaporative cooler for the summer.
In addition, we have an event tent that can be set up.
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Our bookings are from 10-11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Music and activities must end at 11 P.M. to allow for cleanup/breakdown.
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You are required to obtain a Commercial General Liability Insurance policy for the day(s) of the event. The policy will need to be for an amount not less than $100k property damage and 1 million liability and “Crescent Moon Venue” must be named on the insurance as “additional insured.”
This must be purchased through our preferred insurance provider, Nuptial Insurance and proof of insurance is due 30 days prior to your event. We have to be extremely strict on this requirement.
After contract signing, you will receive a text and an email from the Nuptial Insurance team on how to purchase this "day-of" policy.
Please note that this is different than "Cancellation or Postponement" insurance which is explained more below.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Unfortunately, we do not refund or reschedule after booking. Because of that, we highly recommend "Cancellation or Postponement" Insurance. It is affordable and ensures that you are covered in the event that something not involving Crescent Moon Venue happens that would cancel your event. Nuptial will send you information for this optional insurance.
A couple’s “Cancellation or Postponement” insurance protects the couple’s investment (recommended), whereas the Commercial General Liability Insurance protects the Crescent Moon Venue property (required).
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Unfortunately, we do not refund or reschedule after booking. Because of that, we highly recommend "Cancellation or Postponement" Insurance. It is affordable and ensures that you are covered in the event that something not involving Crescent Moon Venue happens that would cancel your event. Nuptial will send you information for this optional insurance.
A couple’s “Cancellation or Postponement” insurance protects the couple’s investment (recommended), whereas the Commercial General Liability Insurance protects the Crescent Moon Venue property (required).
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After booking we will send you a floorplan layout for your use in planning
Booking FAQs
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After scheduling a tour, we’ll walk you through the process.
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20% of your total reservation amount and contract signing holds your date. This 20% goes toward the total cost of your rental.
Your 2nd payment is due 9 months prior to your event date and is 50% of the remaining total rental cost.
Your final payment is due 6 months prior to your event date and is the remaining balance of your rental cost.
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We accept cash, credit card and check.
Catering FAQs
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Since we are a newer venue, we are still in the process of compiling our list of preferred caterers.
In the meantime, we encourage our couples to search for caterers in McKinney.
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All food and beverage selections are between the vendor and the couple. We are not involved in this process except verification of insurance.
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We are not a full-service venue and therefore do not have minimums.
*All alcohol must be served by a licensed bartender
Planning FAQs
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Music, bar, and activities must conclude by 11 P.M. to leave time for cleaning and vacating by midnight.
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Unfortunately, no. The venue is available beginning at 10 a.m. the morning of your event.
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Candles are allowed with glass surrounds (but we do not provide them)
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We’ll need the final headcount a week prior to your event.
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We will setup and break down furniture for your event. Unfortunately, we don’t offer room flips during the event.
After the event, all food/personal items/personal decor must be removed prior to midnight. Any borrowed decor must be placed back where found. All garbage must be placed in allocated garbage locations.
We’ll handle any deep cleaning necessary!
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Unfortunately, we do not allow glitter, silly string, confetti, cornmeal, loose straw, fake flower petals, rice, dried flowers, sprinkles or any non-biodegradable products to be scattered or thrown.
All real candles must be inside a container. Sparklers must be kept 8’ from the structures. All real flowers and flower petals must be fully picked up.
Any additional clean-up due to use of unaccepted décor will be billed to the client at $75 per additional hour necessary.
Any live flames or sparklers/fireworks will be prohibited during a burn ban.
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If an event tent is needed due to weather, we’ll decide together at least 36 hours prior to your rental period beginning (10 a.m. the morning of your event).
If the ceremony is going to be held in the barn or an event tent, we need a decision by 9 a.m. the morning of your event (in order to have furniture ready when you or your vendors arrive for staging/decorating, etc.)