Now that you are engaged, it’s time to find the best outdoor wedding venue in the DFW area!
Texas is a great choice for your dream wedding because of the variety of venue options catering to a wide range of budgets and tastes.
With an average wedding cost of $33,389, you can host your wedding in a sculpture garden, on a romantic vineyard, beneath tall oak trees on a ranch, or above the city lights on a downtown Dallas rooftop!
No matter your preference, these outdoor wedding venues in DFW will fit your needs…
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
When looking for outdoor ceremony spaces, it’s hard to find a venue more magical than the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
What makes this outdoor wedding venue in Dallas so special is the variety of ceremony locations. Depending on if you want your ceremony during the day or night, you can select a secret garden, a meadow overlooking the water, or a blooming rose garden.
The outdoor reception spaces are especially beautiful at twilight. Choose between DeGolyer Loggia, with its brick patio and towering oaks, or Alex Camp House; an elegant home with a 30 x 80-foot tent that can accommodate 200 seated guests on the lawn.
Typical Cost: From $5,400.
Capacity: Up to 500 guests in Rosine Hall.
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Avalon Legacy Ranch
If you want to escape into the woods and forget you are near the city, Avalon Legacy Ranch is the place for you.
Settled on 25 acres near a picturesque reservoir, this venue is so stunning you could get married here without a single decoration.
The happy couple can exchange vows at the Chapel in the Woods, featuring 20 handmade pews and a one-of-a-kind stained glass archway set against lush greenery.
Guests can then enjoy an unforgettable outdoor reception beneath the stars with ample space for dancing.
Typical Cost: From $4,500 for weekday weddings.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
Find Avalon Legacy Ranch at Avalon Legacy Ranch or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Artspace111
For art lovers and couples craving an out-of-the-ordinary venue, Artspace111 checks all the boxes.
This contemporary art gallery highlights the work of local artists, but it also serves as one of the hippest wedding venues in Fort Worth!
While you have access to the indoor gallery, the outdoor sculpture gardens are an incredible place for your ceremony and reception with string lights hanging from the trees and across the patio area.
For couples who are looking for laidback cool, Artspace111 is simply an unbeatable option.
Typical Cost: From $3,500 for wedding packages between Monday and Wednesday.
Capacity: Up to 220 guests.
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D’Vine Grace Vineyard
D’Vine Grace Vineyard is the venue of choice for couples seeking the elegance of a wine-country wedding.
Featuring breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding greenery, this full-service wedding venue includes water features, Juliet balconies perfect for the bouquet toss, grand staircases, and plenty of outdoor spaces for the ceremony or reception.
You can say “I do” with the backdrop of a Tuscan villa or enjoy a twilight reception in La Piazza D’amore. This traditional Italian piazza includes an amphitheater and enough room for 400 seated guests.
Typical Cost: $10,950 for Friday rental.
Capacity: 400 seated guests in La Piazza D’amore.
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The Filter Building on White Rock Lake
Situated along the banks of serene White Rock Lake, The Filter Building is great for couples seeking an industrial yet lowkey aesthetic in a calming environment.
The sprawling lawns in front of the red brick hall are the perfect place to exchange vows or even host your outdoor reception.
There are plenty of ideal photo spots, including the rustic pier and the calm waters of White Rock Creek.
Originally constructed in 1911, this property provides character and historic charm that set it apart from other outdoor venues.
Typical Cost: From $1,400 on weekdays.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
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Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine
Glamping and sunsets and firepits, oh my! Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine is an ideal choice for the adventurous couple.
Guests can stay in yurts or glamping tents on the property, complete with queen beds, shaded picnic areas, and, of course, electricity. But, if you are looking for air conditioning, then the yurt is the best bet.
You can choose from a variety of outdoor spaces for your ceremony, including a white gazebo with the lake in the background, a stone patio, or beneath two majestic oak trees.
The venue provides full-service and lease-only options for your convenience.
Typical Cost: $5,000 for the lease-only package for up to 150 guests.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Firefly Gardens
Located only 30 minutes from Dallas, Firefly Gardens is a great option for seekers of refined, rustic charm.
This secluded 8-acre property has the space for large parties and micro weddings. Guests love the 100-foot red-brick porch and manicured garden area.
While the property includes two indoor locations (the Hall and Historic House), the Rustic White Barn is a great outdoor space for the ceremony.
The bride and groom can exchange vows beneath tall trees with a quaint barn as the backdrop. You will truly feel like you are secluded in nature, but without the travel hassle.
Typical Cost: From $3,000 for Monday to Wednesday.
Total Capacity: Up to 250 guests.
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Magnolia Grace Ranch
If you are looking for the sophistication of an industrial farmhouse, then Magnolia Grace Ranch is the place for you. Situated on 15 acres of pastoral land, the outdoor spaces are breathtaking.
The bride can walk down the aisle surrounded by cedars, oaks, wildflowers by a lake, or under a canopy of trees.
Guests can enjoy a reception on the lawns or within the climate-controlled hall.
This versatile venue offers a selection of furniture rentals, including farm tables, whiskey barrels, and cross-back reception chairs.
Typical Cost: From $2,450.
Capacity: 275 guests in the outdoor ceremony areas.
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Hidden Waters Wedding and Events Venue
This Tuscan-style venue unites old European elegance and modern Texas hospitality. Beneath 50-foot trees, guests can enjoy your ceremony in the comfort of the shade, while taking in views of the manicured gardens and water features.
Some amenities include a large prep kitchen, a stylish bridal suite, and a groom suite featuring a TV and a beverage room with an open serving bar.
This stunning venue feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Dallas but provides all the modern conveniences to make your wedding day run smoothly.
Typical Cost: $4,950 for weddings on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Capacity: Up to 300 seated guests.
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2616 Commerce and Events Center
Are you craving a sophisticated city wedding, but also want to celebrate your big day outside? If so, 2616 Commerce and Events Center is your dream space.
Located amid the Dallas high-rises and featuring skyline views, the outdoor rooftop deck is this venue’s premier ceremony and reception space.
You can choose to have your reception or ceremony in two other locations inside, however, the trendy 5,000-square-foot rooftop is the best place for dancing the night away.
The 3rd-floor penthouse also includes two balconies with expansive views. If you rent the penthouse and the rooftop deck, you will have the best of both indoor and outdoor worlds.
Typical Cost: From $4,900.
Capacity: Up to 200 seated guests.
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