Wedding Venues Near Anna, TX: A Private Estate 30 Minutes South

The Penrose House · 3780 FM 3364, Princeton, TX · up to 50 guests · 28 sleep on site

Aerial view of The Penrose House estate in Princeton TX showing the main house, lawns, pickleball court and tree-lined grounds — The 5-acre gated estate from above: main house, lawns, pavilion and pickleball court.

If you live in Anna, you already know the town has changed fast. New neighborhoods have filled in along US-75 and State Highway 5, and plenty of couples who grew up here, or just moved here, start their venue search close to home. Search for wedding venues in Anna, TX and many of the venues that come up are barns and event halls built for large guest counts. That works for a big wedding. It is a poor fit if you want 30 to 50 people, a ceremony that feels personal, and a place where your family can actually stay the night.

The Penrose House was built for that second kind of wedding. It is a private, gated 5-acre estate in Princeton, about 22 miles south-east of downtown Anna, with a 5,000 sq ft house, seven designer bedrooms that sleep 28, and multiple indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. When you book it, the whole property is yours: no other weddings share the day, and when the reception winds down, your people walk to bed instead of to the parking lot.

Quick Facts for Anna Couples

Distance from Anna: about 22 miles, approx. 30–35 minutes by car
Event capacity: up to 50 guests
Overnight lodging: 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, sleeps 28
Ceremony spots: 5 (4 outdoor, 1 indoor), all ADA accessible
Getting ready: Bridal Get Ready Room with 10 vanity stations
Parking: paved on-site parking for about 30 cars
Vendors: bring your own licensed, insured vendors, or use our preferred list

Driving From Anna to The Penrose House

The Penrose House sits at 3780 FM 3364, a few miles south of US 380 in Princeton. From downtown Anna it is roughly 22 miles and approximately 30 to 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic and the road work that comes with a growing county. There are two easy routes:

State Highway 5 route (most direct from central Anna): take SH 5 (Powell Parkway) south through Melissa into McKinney, where it becomes McDonald Street. Turn east on US 380 (University Drive) into Princeton, then head south on FM 982 (2nd Street) and follow FM 3364 to the gate.
US-75 route (handy from west Anna neighborhoods): take US-75 south to US 380, head east on US 380 into Princeton, then follow FM 982 (2nd Street) south and FM 3364 to the gate as above.

For guests coming in from out of town, the estate is about 45 minutes from DFW Airport. Share the full street address (3780 FM 3364, Princeton, TX 75407) with guests so their map app takes them straight to the gate. Paved, ADA-accessible parking is on site; street parking is not permitted, so carpooling from Anna is a smart move for larger families.

Five Ceremony Spots on One Estate

Many larger venues offer one main ceremony site and a rain backup. At The Penrose House you choose the setting that fits the time of day, the season, and your guest count, then walk everyone a few steps to cocktail hour.

Bride and groom celebrating with champagne beneath a white floral arch in the Penrose Garden at sunset — The Penrose Garden: an evergreen backdrop that glows in evening sun.

The Penrose Garden — an evergreen backdrop that photographs beautifully in late-afternoon light. A favorite for spring and fall ceremonies.
The Firepit Pavilion — an open-air pavilion framed by grand trees with a sunken fire pit in front. It is made for evening vows and cooler months.
The poolside deck — sunset views over the water, with cocktail hour steps away at the swim-up bar.
The covered deck — outdoor atmosphere with a roof overhead, a practical choice for a Texas summer afternoon or an uncertain forecast.
The Living Room — indoors, with a double-height fireplace and natural light, fitting 20 to 30 guests for a cozy winter ceremony or an elopement with family.

Evening wedding ceremony at the Firepit Pavilion with guests seated on the lawn and the fire pit lit — An evening ceremony at the Firepit Pavilion.

If it rains, nobody gets back in a car. The climate-controlled Plus One Lounge holds 50 guests, the Living Room handles smaller ceremonies, and the covered deck keeps the outdoor feel. We recommend making the weather call 24 to 48 hours ahead.

Living room at The Penrose House with vaulted red ceiling, fireplace and lounge seating used for indoor ceremonies — The Living Room, an indoor ceremony option for 20 to 30 guests.

Why Anna Couples Choose a Wedding Weekend Instead of a Wedding Day

Because Anna is close, many local couples assume they will drive in, get married, and drive home. Staying on site changes the experience. Your wedding party can arrive the day before, get ready together in the Bridal Get Ready Room with 10 vanity stations, and the groom’s side can use the Plus One Lounge. After the send-off, 28 people walk to bed instead of calling rides home on US 380.

Rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch on the same property as the ceremony and reception.
Built-in after-party: the Plus One Lounge has an 85-inch TV, surround sound, a pool table, poker, air hockey and six arcade machines, with indoor music allowed until 1:00 AM.
Resort amenities your guests will use: a year-round heated pool with swim-up bar, hot tub, private pickleball court, 9-hole mini golf and a sunken fire pit.
Family-friendly: kids and grandparents both have room to spread out, and children under 3 are not counted toward guest limits.

Heated pool with stone surround and covered patio at sunset at The Penrose House wedding estate — The heated pool and covered patio, steps from the poolside ceremony deck.

Hotels Near Anna for Extra Guests

Up to 28 guests sleep at the estate, which covers most wedding parties and immediate families. For a 50-guest wedding, the rest of your list usually lives close enough to drive home to Anna, Melissa or McKinney. If you need a room block anyway:

Wyndham Garden Anna — 600 N Standridge Blvd, Anna, TX 75409, a recently renovated hotel just off US-75 with an outdoor pool and on-site restaurant. Ideal for guests who want to stay in Anna itself.
McKinney hotels — McKinney sits directly on the route between Anna and the estate, and has a wide range of hotels near US-75 and US 380, which shortens the drive on the wedding night.

Whichever you choose, ask guests to arrange a designated driver or rideshare for the trip home, since the estate is a 30-minute drive from Anna.

How The Penrose House Compares to Typical Anna-Area Venues

Many venues in the area are barns, ranch properties and event halls built for large guest counts. They are good at hosting big crowds for an evening. Here is where a private estate is different:

Guest count: designed for up to 50 people, so a 40-person wedding feels full and warm instead of lost in a hall built for hundreds.
Lodging: seven bedrooms on site, so your closest people stay together without hotel shuttles.
Exclusivity: the entire gated property is yours, with no second wedding sharing the grounds.
Vendor freedom: no mandatory vendor package; the estate is BYOB, served by a TABC-certified bartender with licensed security.

Comparing several options? Read our guide to the best wedding venues in Collin County, or see our Collin County wedding venue overview.

Packages That Fit an Anna Wedding

Stylist doing hair at a vanity station in the Bridal Get Ready Room at The Penrose House — The Bridal Get Ready Room has 10 vanity stations.

Couples from Anna book The Penrose House in a few different ways:

Micro wedding weekends — a multi-night stay with the ceremony and reception for up to 50 guests, with DIY or full-service coordination.
All-inclusive packages — venue, overnight stay, coordinator, photographer, florals, cake, officiant and rentals bundled together.
Elopements — just the two of you, or a handful of family, with a ceremony site and an overnight suite.
South Asian weddings — multi-day celebrations with room for Mehndi, Haldi and Sangeet; the lighted pickleball court becomes a dance floor.

Bengali bride and groom in traditional dress during a wedding ceremony under white parasols on the covered pavilion — A Bengali wedding ceremony on the covered pavilion.

Rates vary by day of week, season and package, so we do not list prices here. See the pricing page for current starting rates, or contact us for a quote on your date.

Wedding Venue Near Anna, TX: Frequently Asked Questions

How far is The Penrose House from Anna, TX?

The Penrose House is at 3780 FM 3364 in Princeton, TX, roughly 22 miles from downtown Anna. The drive takes approximately 30 to 35 minutes: head south on State Highway 5 into McKinney, turn east on US 380 into Princeton, then head south on FM 982 (2nd Street) and follow FM 3364 to the gate. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and construction.

How many guests can a wedding at The Penrose House hold?

Weddings and events are designed for up to 50 guests. Seven bedrooms sleep up to 28 people overnight, so the wedding party and closest family can stay on the estate while other Anna-area guests drive home after the reception.

Where on the estate can we hold the ceremony?

There are five ceremony locations: the Penrose Garden with its evergreen backdrop, the open-air Firepit Pavilion under mature trees, the poolside deck for sunset light, the weather-protected covered deck, and the indoor Living Room with its double-height fireplace, which fits 20 to 30 guests. All are ADA accessible. Tour the estate spaces.

What happens if it rains on our wedding day?

You have indoor and covered options without moving anyone off the property. The climate-controlled Plus One Lounge holds 50 guests, the Living Room fits 20 to 30 for a ceremony, and the covered deck keeps an outdoor feel. We suggest making the weather call 24 to 48 hours ahead.

Can we bring our own caterer, vendors, and alcohol?

Yes. Bring any licensed, insured caterer, photographer, florist, or DJ, or choose from our preferred vendor list. The estate is BYOB; alcohol must be served by a TABC-certified bartender, and licensed security is required whenever alcohol is served.

How much does a wedding at The Penrose House cost?

Rates depend on the day of the week, the season, and whether you book a single-day event, a multi-day buyout, or an all-inclusive package. See our pricing page or contact us for a personalized quote for your date.

Do Anna guests need to book hotel rooms?

Often not. Up to 28 guests can sleep on the estate, and many Anna guests simply drive home. For extra rooms, Wyndham Garden Anna is in Anna off US-75, and McKinney, which you pass through on the way to the estate, has several hotels.

Come See the Estate From Anna

It is about a 30-minute drive. Book a private tour, walk all five ceremony spots, and see the bedrooms your family would stay in.

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