Quick Answer
Argyle, Aubrey, and Pilot Point each have a real, active wedding venue worth touring: Lantana Golf Club in Argyle seats up to 180 in its clubhouse pavilion, Fortunata Winery in Aubrey hosts intimate weddings among its vineyard rows, and Copper Top Stables in Pilot Point is a working horse barn built for smaller ceremonies. All three sit roughly 20 to 35 minutes from Denton.
Denton isn't the only town in the county with a wedding venue worth a drive. Head south toward Argyle, east toward Aubrey, or northeast toward Pilot Point, and each has at least one real, currently operating venue that couples planning a Denton-area wedding regularly tour. Each one has a different feel: a country club ballroom, a working vineyard, and a horse barn, so which town fits depends more on the style you want than on the mileage. Couples usually end up looking at all three towns for the same reason: Denton's own venue list is real but not endless, and a 20 to 35 minute drive opens up a genuinely different setting without turning the wedding into a destination event for your guests.
What Wedding Venues Are in Argyle, Aubrey, and Pilot Point?
| Venue | Town | Distance from Denton | Published capacity | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana Golf Club | Argyle | About 20 minutes | Up to 180 | Country club ballroom and pavilion |
| Fortunata Winery | Aubrey | About 20 to 25 minutes | Roughly 50 to 70 | Vineyard and winery |
| Copper Top Stables | Pilot Point | About 30 to 35 minutes | Smaller weddings, ask for current cap | Working horse barn |
1. Lantana Golf Club, Argyle
At 800 Golf Club Drive, Lantana Golf Club sits inside the Lantana community in southern Denton County, on an 18-hole course built in 2002. Its special events venue includes a reception hall with three walls of windows, large chandeliers, and a covered pavilion that publishes seating for up to 180 guests, plus a lakeside space for outdoor ceremonies. Tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, and flatware are included, and the club has a Private Events Director to walk you through packages.
Best for: Couples who want a polished country club ballroom without driving into Fort Worth or Dallas
2. Fortunata Winery, Aubrey
About 20 minutes east of Denton at 2297 FM 2931 in Aubrey, Fortunata Winery is a Tuscan-style property built around a working vineyard, with event spaces sized for a genuinely intimate wedding rather than a large reception. It's a real working winery first, which means the setting, the stone architecture and the rows of vines, does a lot of the decorating for you.
Best for: Couples who want a boutique, intimate wedding with a vineyard backdrop instead of a barn or ballroom
If your guest list runs larger, Aubrey also has bigger options nearby. Our barn wedding venues near Denton roundup covers Morgan Creek Barn and The Redwood Estate, both in Aubrey, and our all-inclusive venues guide covers Oak + Ivy's 325-plus capacity Great Hall in the same town.
3. Copper Top Stables, Pilot Point
At 10075 Horseshoe Nail Rd in Pilot Point, Copper Top Stables is a working horse farm turned event venue, with a pond and bridge, a patio and deck with a bar and stone fireplace, and a barn reception space you enter through the original horse stalls and cedar drink rails. An on-site apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms gives the wedding party a place to stay or get ready. It's run by owners Jerry and Peggy Langford and is geared toward smaller weddings and gatherings rather than a large-scale reception.
Best for: A genuinely rustic, horse-farm setting for a smaller Pilot Point wedding
If you want water in the photos instead, our lakeside wedding venues guide covers Lone Star Lodge and Marina, also in Pilot Point, right on the Lake Ray Roberts shoreline.
Which of the Three Towns Fits Your Wedding Style?
Argyle and Lantana Golf Club fit couples who want the reception handled in one place, with a golf course view, a full kitchen already on site, and a polished country club feel rather than a rustic one. Aubrey and Fortunata Winery fit couples planning a smaller guest list who want the setting itself to carry the decor, since a working vineyard doesn't need much added to it. Pilot Point and Copper Top Stables fit couples who want a genuinely working farm, not a barn built to look like one, and who are comfortable with a smaller, more hands-on venue rather than a full-service estate. None of the three is the right choice for every couple, which is exactly why it helps to know what each one actually is before you spend a Saturday driving out to tour it.
How Far Are These Towns From Denton?
Argyle is the closest of the three, a straight shot south on I-35W that usually takes about 20 minutes outside rush hour. Aubrey sits east of Denton along US 380, also about 20 to 25 minutes depending on where in town your venue is. Pilot Point is the farthest, northeast of Denton off Highway 377 or FM 1385, and typically runs 30 to 35 minutes. None of these are what most Denton couples would call a long drive, but they're each worth factoring into your guests' directions and any shuttle planning, especially if you're also booking a hotel block back in Denton.
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What Do Venues in These Towns Typically Cost?
None of these three publishes a flat rate that holds steady year to year, which is normal for wedding venues generally, so treat any number here as a starting point for your own conversation rather than a quote. Most Denton-area couples report venue rental alone running roughly $3,000 to $9,000 depending on the property, the season, and what's bundled in. A country club like Lantana tends to fold catering into its package since it already runs a full kitchen, which can make its total cost look higher than a bare barn or winery rental that doesn't include food. Ask each venue directly what a Saturday in your target month runs, and get a clear answer on whether catering, rentals, and a coordinator are included or billed separately, the same way you'd shop for any venue on our top wedding venues in Denton list.
What Should You Ask Before You Tour?
Ask about catering policy first. Some venues, especially golf clubs and country clubs, require you to use their in-house kitchen, while a winery or a barn venue more often expects you to bring in an outside caterer or choose from a short preferred list. Ask about guest capacity for your specific space, not just the venue's maximum, since a pavilion, a vineyard courtyard, and a barn interior can each hold very different numbers. And ask what a rainy or extremely hot day looks like at each property. A golf club ballroom has an obvious indoor option, but confirm exactly what the backup plan is at a vineyard or a horse barn before you fall in love with the outdoor setting.
What Should You Book First?
Book your venue before anything else, since your date and guest count depend on it, and a smaller venue like Fortunata Winery or Copper Top Stables can book out for popular months well before a larger ballroom would. Once your venue is set, our Denton wedding planning timeline walks through what to lock in next. For an official look at each town, the Town of Aubrey's website and the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce both post local business listings and community information worth a look before your first tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far are Argyle, Aubrey, and Pilot Point from Denton?
Argyle is the closest, about 20 minutes south of Denton along I-35W. Aubrey sits roughly 20 to 25 minutes east on US 380. Pilot Point is the farthest of the three, about 30 to 35 minutes northeast, depending on which part of town your venue is in.
Is Lantana Golf Club actually located in Argyle?
Its mailing address is Argyle, Texas, though the club sits inside the Lantana master-planned community, which straddles the Argyle and Denton city limits. Locals refer to it as either an Argyle venue or a Lantana venue, and you'll see it listed both ways.
How many guests can Fortunata Winery in Aubrey hold?
Fortunata Winery is built for a smaller wedding, with published capacity in the range of roughly 50 to 70 guests depending on which space you book. It suits couples who want an intimate vineyard setting rather than a large ballroom reception.
Is Copper Top Stables a good fit for a large wedding party?
Not really. It's a working horse farm converted into an event venue and it's geared toward smaller weddings and showers rather than a 200-plus guest reception. Confirm current capacity directly with the venue before you book if your guest count is tight.
Do venues in Argyle, Aubrey, or Pilot Point cost less than venues in Denton itself?
Not necessarily. Pricing depends more on the venue type, style, and what's included than on which town it sits in. A golf club ballroom, a boutique winery, and a working horse barn each price differently regardless of the town, so compare published packages rather than assuming distance from Denton lowers the cost.
Do any of these venues include catering or an all-inclusive package?
Ask each venue directly before you tour. A golf club like Lantana typically handles catering in-house since it already runs a kitchen, while a winery or barn venue is more likely to require you to bring in an outside caterer. Confirming this up front lets you compare real totals, not just rental fees.
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