Coming to Lubbock for a wedding
A guide for guests splitting a weekend between a ceremony, a reception and family in town.
Check where each part of the day takes place
Two invitations that say “Lubbock” can send you to different parts of town. Save the ceremony and reception addresses as separate map locations. Add rehearsal dinner and brunch locations only if you are invited to those events. This gives family members who are sharing a car one clear route for each day.
A wedding on campus
The McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center and Kent R. Hance Chapel sit next to each other on 17th Street. The chapel is at 2511 and the alumni center at 2521. If both appear on your invitation, check the named entrance for each. If you are attending a single event, use the venue on your own invitation. A campus building address still leaves the question of where to park. Ask the organizer for the guest parking instructions, particularly when a home game coincides with the wedding. Texas Tech venue addresses and maps · Texas Tech visitor parking.
A garden setting in southwest Lubbock
The Willows Event Center gives its address as 6303 82nd Street, near Milwaukee Avenue. Its spaces include a garden, courtyard and reception area. Guests who need help crossing outdoor surfaces can ask the host which spaces the couple is using, where to be dropped off and whether the weather plan changes the entrance. The Willows venue FAQ.
Build in the return trip
Before leaving for the ceremony, agree on a driver or arrange a ride for the end of the evening. For a family staying together, one message with the return address and the driver's contact is easier to find than a long group thread full of photos.
Look at sleeping arrangements and parking before selecting a home for the weekend. For a free morning between events, our coffee guide includes two easy meeting places.
