Between its postmodern architecture, gorgeous weather, and multicultural influences, Dallas is a wonderful city to host an outdoor wedding.Â
Here, you’ll find ornate mansions, lush garden oases, and historic grounds that can serve as the perfect backdrop for your big day. And that’s only just the beginning!
Plus, Dallas is full of interesting things to do, so it’ll be easy for you to plan activities for your wedding party to partake in before or after the wedding day.
Speaking of planning, the average Dallas wedding cost $33,389, according to The Wedding Report. That’s higher than the national average, but with a city as large and diverse as Dallas, you’re not just getting quantity but also quality. So trust, it’s worth it! Still interested? Great!
Here are the 10 best outdoor wedding venues in Dallas that will dazzle your guests.
Dallas Zoo
If your dream wedding involves exchanging vows amid exotic animals, but you can’t swing a destination wedding, then the Dallas Zoo might be a good alternative.
As the largest zoo in Texas, the Dallas Zoo covers over 100 acres of land and houses some of the world’s most majestic animals, including elephants, lions, tigers, and giraffes.
While the zoo is full of charming natural spaces, the most popular area to wed is the Flamingo Room and Deck. It’s technically an indoor venue, but it boasts a large outdoor deck that overlooks the flamingo enclosure and offers surrounding views of the property.
The Pavillion is also a great place for a ceremony or reception. It’s a gorgeous outdoor venue with manicured gardens and covered tenting that can be dressed up or down.
Lastly, The wildlife amphitheater is a popular space for a reception. Offering space for up to 800 people, it’s a great spot to have live bands or other forms of entertainment.
Price Range: Contact the venue for a quote.
Capacity: 30 – 800 guests, depending on the venue.
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Arts District Mansion
Quiet as it’s kept, Dallas is home to the largest urban arts district in the United States. It’s also home to the Arts District Mansion, a favorite gathering spot for the city’s most important residents.
The neoclassical-style mansion evokes feelings of historic extravagance, making it a great spot to host a timeless wedding.
The venue offers several ceremonies and reception spaces:
A stone-lined patch leads to an off-white, multi-story mansion adorned with soaring columns and intricate trim. Take advantage of this picturesque exterior for wedding photos!
Your ceremony can take place on the pavilion or terrace, surrounded by manicured gardens and gorgeous views of the property.
Afterward, you and your wedding party can migrate to several indoor spaces, including several ballrooms, a library, and a private study.
Plus, the caterers, supplied through the venue, deliver classic southern comfort foods with an elegant flair.
Price Range: $1,200 – $4,000 for venue; add-ons extra.
Capacity: Up to 1,000 guests.
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Dallas Arboretum
If you’ve always dreamed of having a garden wedding then The Dallas Arboretum is the perfect spot for you!
Deemed by Architectural Digest as one of the 14 best gardens in the entire world, the 66-acre botanical garden is famous for its colorful year-round blooms and storybook charm!.
Start your day off with wedding photos underneath Crape Myrtle Allee, a gorgeous natural tunnel made from entangled tree branches.
Perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony, a Woman’s Garden is a green space that features manicured shrubbery, stone statues, and an infinity pool that appears to merge with White Rock Lake.
McCasland Sunken Garden is the perfect outdoor space for a bridal procession, as stone steps descend into a walled-off lawn and courtyard.
Alex Camp House is great for an indoor reception. The 8,500-square feet home offers breathtaking views of White Rock Lake and plenty of room for dining and dancing.
Plus, the Arboretum hosts 700 weddings a year, so you can rest assured that you’ll be in good hands!
Price Range: $2,200 – $4,000 for venue; add-ons extra.
Capacity: Up to 300 guests.
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Hotel Crescent Court
Hotel Crescent Court is a great spot to host a lavish wedding ceremony and reception. As a favorite spot among Dallas’s most important residents, this luxury hotel has perfected the art of elegant affairs.
The hotel’s courtyard, which features lush greenery and floral beds, is the perfect spot for a romantic courtyard wedding.
If the weather doesn’t hold up, the Garden Room is an indoor space with an outdoor feel. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer gorgeous views of the property.
If you’re having a nighttime wedding, consider heading up to the 27th floor for a rooftop affair that overlooks the Dallas skyline.
The best part is that the hotel offers special room rates for guests of the wedding party. However, you should note that all of the wedding packages require a $10,000 food and beverage minimum.
Price Range: $25,000 and up.
Capacity: Up to 350 guests.
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The Schoolhouse
If you’d prefer a wedding venue that exudes historic charm, then consider The Schoolhouse. Located in downtown Dallas, The Schoolhouse is a recently renovated event space that was once a venue for learning. Now, it can be the backdrop of your wedding day.
You can stand on the steps and use the building’s classic architecture to offset your wedding photos.
Most couples opt to host their reception inside. The ceremony, however, is usually held outdoors in the property’s garden where you and your love can exchange vows on lush lawns, decorated with seasonal flowers.
If you book The Schoolhouse, you’ll have the property all to yourself for 10 hours. This means that you’ll have all the time you need to prepare, set up and hold your ceremony and reception.
Price Range: $2,750 – $6,250 for venue rental; add-ons extra.
Capacity: 125 – 175 guests.
Find The Schoolhouse at The Schoolhouse or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Dallas isn’t all BBQ, cowboy hats, and football. It’s also rooted in deep, diverse history and that’s often displayed in its architecture.
Rosewood Mansion is one of many examples. Originally built in the 1920s, the previous owners of the former residential estate shared an appreciation for Italian-style architecture and built their home in that likeness.
Now operating as a hotel, Rosewood Mansion offers visitors a taste of European splendor and opulence. Weddings here are lavish yet intimate affairs that you and your love will remember forever.
The Mansion Lawn is the perfect space for an understated ceremony or reception, where the beauty of the ornate mansion serves as your main decor.
If you’d prefer a flashier event, consider the Mansion Garden, a walled-off green space decorated with local flowers and foliage.
Price Range: Contact the venue for a quote.
Capacity: 200 – 600 guests.
Find Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek at Rosewood Hotels or check out Facebook or Instagram.
The Filter Building on White Rock Lake
The Filter Building on White Rock Lake is a rustic venue that exudes the charm of times past while offering modern accommodations. The exterior of the building is fitted with striking red bricks that give the venue an industrial feel.
Most outdoor weddings here take place on the Lake Terrace next to the river. The ceremony setup includes white chairs meticulously arranged around a central path.
You can add extra decor to suit your tastes, but many couples allow the natural luster of the lake to accent their wedding day.
After you exchange your vows, you can venture inside the building’s main event space to host your reception.
Price Range: $1,500 – $6,000.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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The Statler Dallas
If you’ve always imagined your wedding being the talk of the town, then The Statler Dallas may be able to serve your needs. During its heyday in the 60s, this hotel served some of the biggest acts of the time, including Tony Bennett and The Jackson 5!
Since its re-opening in 2018, the hotel has become a chic attraction and wedding venue in downtown Dallas. As a versatile venue, you can choose from several spaces to host your wedding activities, including its Grand Ballroom and Embassy Room.
Outdoor weddings take place on the rooftop of the hotel. The luxurious space is the dream wedding venue for those that crave a little slice of luxury.
The rooftop pool deck is a private intimate space that offers panoramic views of the Dallas skyline.
Meanwhile, the Garden Deck Patio is a perfect spot for all of those fun pre/post-wedding activities such as the bride’s brunch or the after-reception party.
Price Range: $7,500 for venue rental; add-ons extra.
Capacity: Up to 700 guests.
Find The Statler Dallas at The Statler Building or check out Facebook or Instagram.
XOXO Dallas
If your and your future spouse want a venue that’s fit for the ‘gram, then look no further than XOXO Dallas.
This fabulously whimsical venue combines all the best elements of the millennial social media aesthetic, including pink decor, large decorative fonts, and cutouts of people who look cooler than we’ll ever be.
For outdoor weddings, you can take advantage of The Garden Room, a space that can double as both an indoor and outdoor venue.
Inside, a black and white geometric ceiling offsets the varying shades of pink, black, and gold below, creating a fun, intimate setting for a wedding. Â
Outside, the garden area features a tented glass ceiling that covers an eclectic mix of green spaces, pink flowers, and modern decor.
Price Range: $1,500 – $25,000.
Capacity: 250 – 1000 guests.
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Texas Discovery Gardens
Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit natural oasis that features local and tropical flowers and foliage as well as several species of butterflies.
Weddings here benefit from the gorgeous green spaces, including gardens, streams, and stunning man-made structures that serve as dreamy backdrops.
You can choose from several venues for your wedding activities:
Perfect for smaller wedding parties, the Circular Lawn comes with lush greenery and chairs flanking a flower-lined aisle. It’s surrounded by a koi pond and manicured shrubbery.
The Grand Allee can accommodate up to 600 guests, making it a great spot for larger wedding parties. Gorgeous flowers and plants surround a long, rectangular lawn, which has a large fountain at its center.
Price Range: $3,500 – $5,000 for venue rental.
Capacity: 200 – 600 guests.
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