The first step in wedding planning is finding a venue that fits your wedding day vision. If you’re planning on getting married in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and looking for DFW wedding venues, I’ve made a list of the top ones you should consider! I’ve been lucky to capture weddings, tour, and get the inside scoop on some of the most stunning wedding venues. DFW has everything you need if you’re looking for modern, glam, or a touch of nature. Here’s my take on some wedding venues that I highly suggest touring!

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1. The Mason 

The Mason is a historic venue in Oak Cliff, down the street from the Bishop Arts neighborhood. This venue is a mix of vintage elegance and modern luxury. The tall ceilings, stunning chandeliers, and the beautiful wallpaper that covers the walls are the perfect backdrop for the most gorgeous couple portraits. The Mason is three stories tall and features a stunning space for the bride and her bridesmaids to get ready and multiple rooms upstairs for a cocktail hour and then a wedding reception. The starting price for a wedding at The Mason is $7,800.

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2. The Olana

The Olana is known to be one of the top French luxury wedding venues in the DFW, with numerous high-profile weddings being held in this grand space. From the French-inspired architecture to the walls full of windows and beautiful wallpaper. It’s the place where Pinterest-inspired weddings come to life! Every inch of this wedding venue is a beautiful backdrop for your wedding, making for the most elegant wedding photos! The starting price for a wedding at The Olana is $7,000.

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3. D’Vine Grace Vineyard

Instead of traveling to Italy, book the D’Vine Grace Vineyard to get the same Tuscany vibe without leaving Texas. This wedding venue has a beautiful Spanish-style interior with arched windows and a vineyard right out front, perfect for those golden hour photos. The starting price for a wedding at D’Vine Grace Vineyard is $5,250.

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4. Nasher Sculpture Center  

For all the art lovers, the Nasher Sculpture Center is the perfect modern wedding venue that offers something different on your wedding day. You can book the Nasher so your wedding guests can stroll through the exhibit during the wedding, which is such a fun idea for guest entertainment during your reception. The starting price for a wedding at Nasher Sculpture Center is $6,000.

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5. The Emerson

The Emerson is different from your average all-white wedding venue. With its intimate chapel, natural light from the windows, and green lawns. It’s like a blank canvas, allowing you to design your dream wedding day. The starting price for a wedding at The Emerson is $6,500.

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6. The Milestone Mansion 

This venue brings classic Southern charm with a touch of elegance. The Milestone Mansion, with its beautiful white exterior, and stunning ballrooms, offers all you need to host a classic indoor wedding. The starting price for a wedding at The Milestone Mansion is $3,000.

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7. The French Farmhouse 

The French Farmhouse is a little of the French countryside in DFW. This venue combines rustic beauty with elegance. It’s not your typical barn wedding venue; it’s an elevated space that considers your wedding day needs when building. Not only do they have the barn reception space, but they also have a gorgeous chapel for your wedding ceremony. The starting price for a wedding at The French Farmhouse is $4,000.

8. Dallas Arboretum

The best wedding venue for a garden wedding in Dallas! With the city’s best blooms, the Dallas Arboretum is the perfect backdrop for your wedding. There are multiple areas where you can choose to have your wedding ceremony. If you select to have your reception at the Dallas Arboretum, they also have a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. The starting price for a wedding at The Dallas Arboretum is $600* (Ceremony only).

9. Knotting Hill Place

Located in Little Elm, this DFW wedding venue is a blend of classic European architecture with modern details. This beautiful venue has multiple areas for your convenience, from a separate bride and groom suite to multiple areas for you to have an indoor or outdoor wedding. This location will be perfect if you are getting married during the rainy season since the options for spaces can accommodate a rain plan easily! The starting price for a wedding at Knotting Hill Place is $3,900.

10. The Gaston

The Gaston in Dallas is the perfect wedding venue for hosting an intimate wedding with guests that are coming from out of town. Not only does this space offer a beautiful space for an intimate outdoor wedding, but it is a bed and breakfast so wedding guests can stay on site making it a small getaway for them not just a wedding. This 1912 historic house is a craftsman style bungalow with 5 bedrooms and a speakeasy lounge. The starting price for a wedding at The Gaston is $4,500.

Choosing Your Own DFW Wedding Venue

When planning a wedding, it is true what they say about how your wedding venue makes the photos; if you want a garden-style wedding but your venue only offers an indoor reception space, your vision will come across differently than you imagined. Each DFW wedding venues bring something different for every type of wedding you can imagine. I always suggest touring a wedding venue before committing, but once you’ve toured, book that venue to secure your date! Once you’ve secured your date, reach out today to book your wedding photography to check the next big thing off your list.