The 10 Best Dallas Wedding Venues
The Top 10 Best Dallas Wedding Venues | Dallas – Fort Worth Texas Wedding Photographer
The Best Dallas Wedding Venues
The Dallas Arboretum
Dallas, Texas (White Rock Lake)
The Dallas Arboretum is the gold standard for beautiful outdoor Dallas wedding venues in DFW. There are several options for ceremony or reception location. Each is full of unique character and charm. The Dallas Arboretum is also perfect for those wanting a semi blank slate. Couples can make the spaces their own, while still having lots of existing structures to play off of. Obviously, the gardens here are stunning. You can also take advantage of seasonal exhibit art that’s on display during your wedding.
There are several different venues within the Dallas Arboretum grounds. My two favorite, the Alex Camp House and the DeGolyer Estate, both have amazing views of White Rock Lake. These venue’s also come with the added benefit of having some amenities. Things like tables, chairs, event manager, and security. Pricing does vary based on time of year.
The Venue at 400 North Ervay
Downtown Dallas, Texas
Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park
Dallas, Texas
Arlington Hall at Turtle Creek Park is an elegant Southern venue. It has been expanded and updated but retains many of its historic elements and charm. Arlington Hall looks like a grand antebellum home. It’s perched on a hill surrounded by a lush park and overlooking Turtle Creek. Though only minutes from downtown Dallas, it feels like a world away.
In many ways Arlington Hall feels like it’s made for traditional southern weddings. However, it also has the ability to be a stunning backdrop for stylish modern events. This versatility makes Arlington Hall stand out among similar area options. There are so many ways to make the venue your own. From an intimate affair with close family, to a huge party of hundreds, Arlington Hall has you covered.
Arlington Hall
Arlington Hall is full of character. Built the 1930s, the hall was later expanded to host larger events. The building looks like a stately southern mansion, but its layout is versatile. It allows couples the flexibility to make it their own. Many historic details have been kept or restored. Original hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, antique mirrors, and sconces, all remain. There is a classic elegance about Arlington Hall that is undeniable. A popular option is to take things outside, kind of. Extending the porch with a clear tent takes the party up a notch without sacrificing comfort. It also provides a blank slate to design your own celebration.
Turtle Creek Park
This twenty acre park allows plenty of room for creativity. A formal Garden, two terraces, a elegant portico, and the Pavilion cover the Park. The pavilion is the probably the most popular ceremony spot. It’s set up perfectly for weddings, center aisle and all. Still, any of these areas make great ceremony locations with lots of room to customize.
Being in Texas, the air-conditioned Hall or add on tent are usually the places for receptions. However, if the couple’s brave, and gets nice weather, an outdoor reception is possible. Turtle Creek Park is full of options for any taste. Of course, the parks look changes with the seasons, but it’s always a beautiful setting for any wedding.
The Adolphus Hotel
Downtown Dallas, Texas
The Adolphus Hotel is a downtown Dallas gem. Built in 1911, the Beaux-arts style building exudes classic elegance. It has a long history of hosting important events and famous guests. Presidents, celebrities, and even the Queen of England have stayed here.
The 19th Floor Ballroom
The 22 floor building is filled with gorgeous places for photos. The 19th floor ballroom is one of the best spaces for a wedding in Dallas. The room features floor to ceiling windows that let natural light in. The ivory walls and brass fixtures combine for a fresh, stylish feel.
There is also a rumor that the 19th floor is haunted. In the 1930s, a bride hung herself after being left at the altar here. This could be intriguing or disconcerting, depending on your tastes. Either way, it’s a stunning place for a wedding ceremony or small reception!
Downstairs
The downstairs ballrooms are not quite as unique, but definitely a solid option for larger receptions. The bar and lounge areas are full of character and charm. The French Room Bar is very dark and stately, perfect for a noir style images. The Adolphus has everything you will need on your wedding day, no need to leave the premises. There is even a beautiful barber shop off the lobby that makes for a great photo op.
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
The concrete and glass building sits on a 1.5 acre pond amid eleven landscaped acres. It includes an outdoor sculpture garden and terrace. Forty-foot-high transparent glass walls framed in metal surround the spacious interior. It’s full of clean lines and textures that make for stunning photos! It’s a grand environment but won’t distract from your vision. There’s lots of room to get creative. Bold and out of the box, or timeless and elegant, it all works in this space.
The Mason
Dallas (Oak Cliff), Texas
The Mason is a newer venue in the heart of Oak Cliff. Its name comes from the 1920s Masonic Lodge building it calls home. The lodge has been completely redesigned on the inside but retains it’s beautiful exterior.
The first floor of the Mason features up and downstairs spaces with similar layouts. However the styles are a little different. The Downstairs are is a little darker with painted brick walls black curtains. It has a very New Orleans feel to it. It’s a neat space but the star of the show is the second floor.
The upstairs has much taller ceilings and windows with white walls. It features a lounge area with a bar. There is also a gorgeous room generally used as the bridal suite. It is very french feeling, with antique furniture and painted walls.
The main space upstairs is centered around a Fire mantle with columns. It’s not functional but does make for a striking backdrop.
The Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas Arts District
The Nasher Sculpture Center is another great downtown Dallas wedding venue. The Center has so much to offer couples. Though it’s located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, this place is all about the green space. It’s home to one of the most beautiful urban gardens you’ll ever see.
Weather permitting, couples can spend the entire wedding in this idyllic outdoor setting. If you’re so inclined, the minimal, modern indoor option is fantastic as well. Of course, you will be celebrating among true masterpieces of sculpture. Pieces by Picasso, Matisse, Giacometti, Calder, and Rodin all call The Nasher home. All this amazing art lives seamlessly among the most beautiful plants and greenery. It’s the perfect place for a unique, stylish celebration.
Rosewood Mansion On Turtle Creek
Dallas, Texas
The Mansion Lawn
The Pavilion Ballroom
The Promenade
The Mansion Garden
The Sheppard King Room
The Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas Arts District
The DMA Sculpture Garden
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Sculpture Garden is one of my absolute favorite locations. It’s a perfect mix of urban and natural elements. The garden is ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and seated receptions. It’s home to elegant sculptures set among a mix of trees, concrete, and water features. The entire gardens enclosed. You can just see the surrounding skyscrapers peaking over the top. It gives visitors the feel of an urban oasis.
Hamon Atrium
The Joule
Downtown Dallas, Texas
Personalize your day at one of these Dallas Wedding Venues
The best Dallas – Fort Worth wedding venues are all places that let you make your own mark. Personalizing your wedding day is so important and something I put a lot of emphasis on in my own work. I take the time to get to know what makes you unique as a couple. That way, I can tell your story in the most authentic way possible. Wedding day cliche’s and trends come and go. By making your wedding personal and distinct, you will have a story that is timeless and full of life.
I’d love to be the one to tell that story. Please take a moment to learn more about me and my philosophy as a destination and Dallas wedding photographer. Then get in touch!
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So so many incredible wedding venues that would take any bride’s breath away! Beautiful set!