The When & Where
the deets
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Join the bride and groom for evening-before-the-wedding socializing in downtown Canyon, TX, at a bar so hipster that some locals don't think it belongs in the Texas panhandle at all. If you're coming from somewhere exotic and fancy like Boston or San Francisco it'll ease you into the weekend.
Ceremony at 4pm; reception, dinner, and dancing immediately following. The event will be held at the Mack Dick Pavilion. Palo Duro Canyon is a Texas state park located 20 miles east of Canyon, TX, in the Texas Panhandle.
We'll grab morning grub at this spot convenient to the airport and right on I-40. If you're not familiar with tourist traps, this is your chance to experience this great American road-trip phenomenon. We can't honestly recommend that you try to eat the 72 oz steak, but do come by for breakfast buffet, Texas toast, and our good camaraderie.
Be Part
Of Our
Wedding!
The What
What to expect when wedding.
Ceremony
Ours will start at 4pm. It'll include vows and, you know, probably some discussion of how special and sacred the love and partnership between two people can be. We'll keep things short.
Breathtaking Views
Palo Duro Canyon is the 2nd largest canyon in the US, by some measures. We've got charts to back it up and everything.
Food
Real Texas BBQ: Brisket and meat-eater approved non-meat "burgers"; brownies and bread pudding.
Size your ball gown accordingly.
Alcohol
There'll be people who love alcohol and people who think alcohol is kind of dumb. 
The Texas State Parks fall in the latter category, so we will have alcohol (it's not a dry wedding), but we'll have to keep alcohol inside the venue building, not outdoors. Don't worry, we'll remind you.
Dancing
Bring your dancin' shoes, 'cause it's about to go down.
Travel
How to get here and where to sleep
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Flights
The closest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), about 30 miles from Canyon and has car rentals.
Oklahoma City (OKC) is roughly a 4 hour drive from Amarillo and may have a direct flight option. -
Block of rooms already reserved for anyone to use. Call (806) 655-1818 to book (slightly discounted at $95/night + tax). Tell them Robinson/Garner sent ya'.
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We reserved the whole camping area adjacent to the wedding venue (<10 minute hike). Talk to Karen to save your spot.
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Take a
load
off!
Attractions
How to make your time!!!!
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They have a 2-story oil derrick from the 1920s and the equipment that would have installed it. Kids love the replica pioneer town and the fossils and rocks. We've also enjoyed the info on agricultural history (how did water pumping work in the 19th century?) and petroleum (what happens if a tool breaks off in a drill-hole?) Since we're in the south-central US there is obviously a superlative: this is the largest history museum in the state. We recommend it for kids and nerdy adults alike.
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum features photographs and paintings of famous Quarter Horses. Exhibits include horse anatomy, horse riding and disciplines, artifacts, riding and cowboy attire, and tack. (We think "tack" means "gear", kind of an equivalent of the British use of "kit".) We haven't been here but we're curious.
Palo Duro Canyon Adventure Park has a "Big Zip-Line Ride" featuring amazing views of Palo Duro Canyon. And also provides a half-day bouldering and rappelling experience.
See
the
sights!
The Photos
Such a cute couple! They'll have totes adorbs kids!
Our Amazing Team
Some of the best people you'll ever meet!
Karen E. Robinson
The Smart One
Thomas Garner
The Nice One
With over 70 combined years of experience, our friendly and professional staff is able to offer knowledgeable assistance to all customers, whether you're trying to take something apart, putting it back together, or just making it up as you go along — we can help.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions?
What should I wear?
We're calling it "fun formal".
What about my shoes?
Please wear comfortable shoes! We want people to mingle at the cocktail tables we have set up, and to be comfortable walking into and out of the Pavilion, and to be comfortable dancing :-)
Where are you registered?
Thank you to everyone who has asked us about gifts. Thinking about it, this is indeed part of the wedding tradition. However, please understand that we have too much stuff already, and are working on combining two households - so we are actually requesting no gifts.
How is cell coverage in the canyon?
Well, it's pretty spotty. Try to have everything you need from the internet available offline before you get too far away from Canyon, TX or Amarillo. Google maps has an offline mode: tap the three lines in Maps on your phone (the "hamburger menu"), and find "offline areas" and choose the area around the Palo Duro Canyon. Or take screenshots of the map like Karen does. For any information off the web you want to have with you, you can use a browser like Offline Pages to store it beforehand.
Expect government-run Wi-Fi at the pavilion to almost, but infuriatingly not quite work. :(
Can I call a ride-share from the venue?
Well, there aren't many drivers in the area, and without real cell coverage calling them would be difficult. We think it's probably possible to talk to a driver personally if you call them in Amarillo, and offer to pay them to come to the venue. Or, if you really wanted to use ride-share to get back and forth, talk to us and we'll see what we can do!