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Catering

Introducing In-House Catering!

October 20, 2020
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In its second season of hosting events, The Willows Event Center team is pleased to announce that dedicated, in-house catering for events is now a reality as of Oct. 20. By providing in-house catering, The Willows is now a one-stop shop for guests planning events with the center. Guests no longer must have multiple contracts with different vendors. Food
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Meetings

Texas Tech Athletic Department Staff Connected at The Willows Event Center

August 28, 2020
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Even in the midst of COVID-19, organizations are still seeking a place to host professional events. Fortunately, The Willows Event Center is here to help you host your event “in person” in a safe, yet meaningful way. With the ability to host team retreats, small group meetings, and larger socially distanced gatherings, our space has so much to offer
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Our Roots

Meet the Team – Lillea Talbott, Event Associate

May 22, 2020
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Ever since I can remember I have loved planning and organizing anything and everything. When I went to Lubbock Christian University (LCU), I initially started chasing one of my other passions, Marine Biology. I graduated LCU in May 2018 with my bachelor’s degree in animal science and immediately started an Internship in Nassau, Bahamas training and caring for bottlenose dolphins,
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Our Roots

Meet the Team – Camryn Mayer, Event Specialist – Lubbock Weddings

May 15, 2020
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I had an interest in working in the event world, specifically weddings, starting in high school. I began to assist with day-of wedding coordination at my church and loved it! I moved to Lubbock from Arizona to go to Texas Tech and I majored in Public Relations. Through Tech, I was able to connect with different organizations and volunteer
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Our Roots

Meet the Team – Ariel Gargula, Event Sales Specialist

May 8, 2020
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I moved to Lubbock in 2013 to attend Lubbock Christian University, where I met my amazing husband. In November of 2018, I began working as a Hospitality Specialist at The Willows. Quickly into working here, I took an interest in the fun things happening with the Event Center! I began getting involved in any way I could! I was
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Photos in the Garden, Weddings

Couples Affected by Covid – Victoria + Xavier Perez – Lubbock’s Best Wedding Venue

May 6, 2020
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Weddings are an event most girls begin dreaming about as children and it is seemingly one of the biggest days of celebration in a person’s life. I know I have been dreaming of mine since the first wedding I went to when I was twelve-years-old! Covid-19 has rocked the wedding and events industry hard over the past two months, making
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Our Roots

Meet the Team – Alyssa Timmons, Event Services Manager

May 1, 2020
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Alyssa Timmons, Event Services Manager I worked my first event when I was 16 and was immediately hooked. It was my cousin’s wedding and I remember how rewarding it was to be able to create her vision into her real, dream wedding! I pursued an education in marketing and management at Abilene Christian University with the goal of becoming
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Conferences, Meetings

Kingdom at Work – Corporate Events and Conferences

April 29, 2020
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Kingdom at Work is a business whose purpose is to “To reveal God and His Kingdom through our work in the marketplace.” The mission behind this company is to help leaders in the corporate world find their “why.” This team has worked with business leaders all over the globe, ministering to them, and teaching them how to be Christ-like business
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Weddings

Love from The Fehr’s – Best Wedding Venue Lubbock, Tx

April 24, 2020
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The Willows team loves making deep connections with our wedding couples! We feel so privileged to be a part of their day and work hard to make it a wonderful experience, start to finish! Bethany was so kind and reached out to us after her day to share some love to our team and we are so thankful! “I just
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Weddings

Steps to Planning your Dream Wedding – Lubbock Dream Wedding Venue

April 22, 2020
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Wedding planning should be a fun time full of memories that will last forever. At times, this process can be overwhelming. Here are a few steps that can help get you started!   1 ) Enjoy your new fiancé & engagement Congratulations on your engagement! Spend some time soaking up the excitement of planning your future together.   2)
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