What better way to kick off your wedding weekend and give your wedding party and most special guests a fun, receptive and tasty welcome than a rehearsal dinner at one of the best dining spots in DFW? Check out our latest list of Rehearsal Dinner Hotspots that’ll be sure to please any palate and budget! From fine-dining steak houses to more casual low-key barbecue joints, we’ve got you and your guests covered! Scroll through for more details and check out each website for booking information.

Vestals – What started in 2008 as a backyard supper club has turned into one of the area’s best options for a true farm-to-table and locally sourced, made from scratch food experience. Vestals specializes in creating custom menus that cater to your taste needs as well as ingredients that are peak in their season to make your rehearsal dinner experience as delicious as possible.

The Kimpton Pittman Hotel – With the historic character of over a century, The Kimpton Pittman Hotel is one rehearsal space that has its roots deep in the city of Dallas.  The fusion of industrial and modern architectural design can accommodate a number of styles while always leaving you and your guests feeling warm and luxurious.

Photo: Beckley Co Photography

Soulman’s Catering – With decades of experience under their belt, this well-known barbecue hotspot has sprouted locations all around the metroplex, making their ‘cue an easy pick for both convenient and tasty catering! A menu featuring a wide selection of meats and sides is personalized as best as possible to the desired cut of your choice. What better way to kick off the festivities than with delicious barbecue served in a fun, family-style setting?

Hotel Drover – Offering unique and fully customized menus, guests are able to curate their culinary and beverage pairings from start to finish. They can craft the perfect menu for celebrations at our award-winning hotel including 97 West Kitchen & Bar, The Lobby Bar, The Backyard at Hotel Drover, The Courtyard at 97 West, as well as special events and meetings throughout the historic Fort Worth Stockyards district.

Grill and Vine – Located on Main Street in downtown Dallas, this restaurant has stunning views and a luxurious feel. With chic bistro-style décor, 26-foot ceilings, table or bar seating, and panoramic city views, this restaurant is sure to wow any and all guests.

Southfork Ranch – A premier special events venue and meeting destination in the Dallas Metro Area. With their elegant mansion and beautifully manicured lawns, this ranch is a perfect backdrop for spectacular wedding celebrations.

For a unique take on a type of styled wedding shoot, we’re totally swooning over these insanely gorgeous photos from this romantic garden proposal captured by Allen Tsai Photography! A touch of whimsy in the setting makes this shoot seemingly appear straight out of a fairytale with its natural and muted color scheme. Keestone Events dreamed up the perfect setting for this sweet scene, with the gorgeous, sprawling green property of The Laurel perfectly framing each shot from this shoot. Earthy tones from the natural setting paired well with the grand, oversized floral and greenery arrangements placed at ground level to frame the backdrop of each photo. The model bride wore the most stunning dusty blue-grey ethereal gown from Lovely Bride, which helped to add an extra bit of moody romance to the overall scene for the most memorable proposal shots to cherish for a lifetime! We can’t get enough of this stunning shoot!

Photos // Allen Tsai Photography

Having met at the beach and later getting engaged at the bride’s family lake house, it only seems right that Allie and Rob would choose a similarly scenic locale for their photo session at their own sunset lakefront engagement captured by Nate & Grace Photography. A sweet little spot at White Rock Lake in Dallas provided the perfect backdrop to capture the magic of this dynamic duo. Scroll on for their perfect photo session and to read more about their story and future wedding day!

Photos // Nate & Grace Photography

After individually deciding to both partake in a summer’s session of discipleship called Kaleo, fate brought Allie and Rob together in the same Panama City Beach program to spend nine weeks getting to know one another and falling in love. A bit later and with the realization they wanted to spend forever together, Rob planned a sweet, family-filled Fourth of July proposal weekend at Allie’s family’s Alabama lake house. Coercing her to join him behind the house, Rob created a floral-filled set up where he read Allie a few bible verses and then asked her to marry him, to which she of course said “YES!” The two celebrated all weekend long with family and close friends by their sides.

Just a few days shy of their big day, Allie and Rob will say “I do” on June 16, 2018, at The Laurel surrounded by all of their loved ones. The team from Embrace the Day Events has helped navigate the couple through their wedding process and will see the couple down the aisle and off into their future together! Allie has worked closely with her mother to create the vision of her perfect wedding day filled with pretty pastels and so much love! We can’t wait to see this adorable couple’s wedding dream brought to life! Cheers!

With so many spectacular DFW venues, deciding which one is best for your wedding can be a difficult choice to make! For those expecting a lot of guests, especially with out of town visitors, we’ve done the footwork for you and created this handy little guide to some of the best Dallas area venues for large weddings and lodging! Read on for more and be sure to check out their websites for further information and to schedule a visit to check out their spaces!

Hotel Crescent Court – With many areas around this famed hotel property to host a wedding, your ceremony to reception dreams are sure to be achieved at this gorgeous spot! The Crescent Club in particular is the place to be if your wedding brings over 400 guests — be sure to reserve your block of rooms well in advance to make sure your out-of-town guests get the best of Texas hospitality in their luxuriously decorated guest rooms!

Photo: John Cain Photography

Hilton Dallas Park Cities – With close proximity to both DFW-area airports, this Park Cities Hilton location has all of the amenities needed to make your wedding weekend a breeze for you and all of your guests! A 4,000 sq. ft ballroom is the perfect customizable space to create your dream reception. Guests will dance the night away and even enjoy a sneak out under the stars on the hotel’s stunning rooftop!

Photo: Emily Davis Photography

Cooper Hotel Conference Center and Spa – Take a trip to this DFW oasis and your whole group will feel relaxed and ready to celebrate! On the smaller side for large weddings, the 61 guest room Cooper Hotel can accommodate up to 250 guests for a seated reception, with a full-service catering menu chock-full of mouth-watering selections! For an added bonus, treat yourself and your bridal party to one of the delightful spa services offered on-site for a pre-wedding refresher!

Hilton Anatole Dallas – With an astounding 1,606 guest rooms on-site, the Hilton Anatole is an easy choice to host a wedding to accommodate any size guest list! Ample entertainment options on the property will occupy guests and show them the best of Dallas (try the gorgeous skyline view on for size!) in preparation of your big day!

The Joule Hotel – Creating completely customizable wedding packages from start to finish, this famed landmark hotel in the heart of the Dallas business district is known for its iconic architecture and renowned art collection pieces. Give your guests a photo-worthy backdrop on the great lawn, featuring the iconic ogling eyeball statue (The Eye by Tony Tasset) and the glamorous downtown Dallas backdrop. The views and the service certainly won’t disappoint!

Photo: Lauren Peele Photography

Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park – With a ballroom holding up to 800 guests and multiple places to eat, relax and play on-site, it’s easy to say “YES!” to this fantastic Hilton property just outside of Dallas proper! Multiple ballrooms and event spaces on-site cater to larger groups, with options for 250, 300 and 450 guest seating capacity as well. A total room count of just at 300 ensures you’ll have enough space for all of your in-town guests to make your weekend a sure-fire success!

The Westin Stonebriar Hotel and Golf Club – Enjoy the benefits of a full-service planning team, beautiful rolling hill views and top-notch services when you choose this Frisco location as your wedding venue! With options to accommodate up to 400 guests, this gorgeous setting of this almost country-club like locale will make you feel as if you’re far out of the DFW area. Indoor and outdoor areas allow for maximum customization for a ceremony, reception and stay to remember!

Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas – This Four Diamond rated hotel boasts one of the largest and most spectacular garden areas to host wedding sized of 400+ guests, and a ballroom to cater to parties of up to 600! But aside from its spectacular accommodations, this Omni location is known for its unique design and a host of entertainment options for your guests, including a winding canal for paddle boarding and gondola rides, multiple on-property dining options and a spa catering to everything from manicures to Swedish massages.

Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront – With a harbor view to beat all, this Rockwall Hilton location boasts easily one of the most memorable waterfront locales for DFW venue choices! A stunning terrace is the perfect spot at this hotel to host welcome drinks, a cocktail hour or even a post-wedding brunch for all of your guests to enjoy. Over 100 rooms on the property have direct views of the lake, ensuring your guests will enjoy their stay just as much as they will your special day!

The Westin Galleria Dallas – With event spaces accommodating larger weddings anywhere from 300-700 guests, it’s no wonder this classic, heart-of-Dallas locale is a continual top choice for both hosting and housing wedding weekends! Their on-site award-winning chef is known for whipping up menus to delight every palate, no matter how exotic the request. From start to finish, their events staff work to make sure every detail is handled and properly executed to ensure a smooth and enjoyable day for you and your entire wedding group!

With so many details to check off on your pre-wedding list, you’ll want to make sure your roster includes some of the specialty service great finds the DFW area has to offer! From boutique “get-fit” spots tailored especially to brides to live-painted wedding portraits, we’ve compiled a list of a few must-have vendors designed to help make your big day the most memorable of all! Scroll down for details, and be sure to check out each brand’s site for more information!

Seibert Studios

Artist and art aficionado Jennifer Kathleen Seibert has both a passion for capturing moments and creating beauty—two skills that make her the perfect person to enlist to forever capture the memory of your wedding bouquet! Her expertise in painting flowers, having been selected for some of the country’s best curator’s exhibitions, ensures that she’ll create the perfect accent memory to last a lifetime!

Chanticleer Wedding Art

For a cake to truly steal the spotlight, Chanticleer Wedding Art is your go-to for one-of-a-kind, hand crafted cake stands to give your sweet treat moment a platform to shine! As one of the only local vendors with larger size stands for rent (going as large as 26 inches!), this vendor has a plethora of artisan options to rent or the option to custom design your perfect cake stand to treasure for years to come!

HD Liquid Catering

To help keep the party going and treat guests to tasty sips, HD Liquid Catering is your one-stop shop for everything from creating specialty “his and hers” cocktails to hosting your open-bar for weddings large or small! They also specialize in bar displays for all wedding events, including delightful brunch bars for your bridal or wedding showers!

HireaMinister.com

If a ceremony outside the walls of a church are in your wedding plans, this team employs a roster of licensed/ordained ministers with ample experience in officiating weddings. Although based in the DFW-area, all ministers on the team are able to travel, making this the ideal solution for weddings near and far.

Bells & Barbells

In the midst of saying “YES” to the dress, it’s time to get your mind and body in a confident, healthy space! Bells & Barbells is a boutique fitness company specializing in private fitness and nutrition services custom tailored to each bride. From providing you the tools to get you in tip-top shape to helping provide an outlet to keep you stress-free during the planning process, your trainer will be by your side celebrating each milestone every step of the way!

The Welcome Box

Looking for a way to give your out-of-town guests a proper reception? The Welcome Box has you covered! Creativity and knowledge of the market space are two of owner Elisabeth Landry’s exemplary skills that make her an all-knowing expert in creating a welcome package that portrays the best of the weekend and the couple’s personality!

Photo: Dyan Kethley Photography

Love Letters Handmade

For an extra touch of personalization, nothing makes a better statement than a sweet note on a hand-lettered sign! Love Letters Handmade specializes in creating completely custom signs, whether for your entrance or the bar area, to add the perfect extra statement (and photo op!) for you and your guests to enjoy!

Domain XCIV

For a gift registry option with a little taste of DFW, this Fort Worth-based gift shop has the perfect mix of everything from homeware to decor to make this an easy choice for your gift selections! Sourcing items like specialty china, popular candle brands and unique decor accent pieces, Domain XCIV is the perfect place to give your guests a wide variety of options to select the perfect gift.

Illustrated Weddings by Lola Lorena

Photo: Alba Rose Photography

Blue Diamond Limousines

To make your exit a lasting memory, Blue Diamond’s vintage car selection will be sure to impress your groom and your guests! Try a Rolls Royce, Bentley or Cadillac convertible on for size, or choose a trolly or charter bus to transport your entire wedding party from ceremony to reception. No matter your choice, your transportation will be a breeze with this favored DFW company!

Photo: Stephanie Brazzle Photography

With another bridal fashion week under our belts, we were thrilled to share our favorite looks as they hit the runway via Instagram. Thanks to our fashion insiders at The Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus, we had a front row seat to top bridal designers like Romona Keveza, Galia Lahav, Danielle Frankel and Mira Zwillinger! Take a look at some of the hottest reigning trends for fall 2018!

Trend | Capes | Legends by Romona Keveza

Trend | Ethereal Gowns | Galia Lahav

Trend | Off the Shoulder | Mira Zwillinger

Trend | Bows | Romona by Romona Keveza

Trend | Jumpsuits | Danielle Frankel

Find these lines locally at The Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus. Be sure to book your spot with this appointment salon by calling 214.573.2663. Cheers and happy gown shopping!

For a sweet take on a photo session to commemorate the start of their new chapter, we love this couple’s idea of beginning the shoot how their engagement day began in this charming coffee shop engagement from Laylee Emadi Photography! One unexpected relationship and a few years later, this couple finds themselves just a few months shy of their big day! We’re so excited to share in their love — scroll down for the most darling images and more on their blossoming story!

Photos // Laylee Emadi Photography

What started as just a platonic college friendship quickly turned into a full-on romance when Carter Brown took a chance and asked Caylin Godfrey on their first date. The two were instantly smitten, realizing their foundation would pave the way for their future! Fast forward a few years later, the couple was on a fun trip to visit New York City and decided to start their morning with blueberry bagels and cream cheese. Strolling through Central Park on a crisp morning, Caylin had no idea that she would shortly be saying “Yes!” to the love of her life! Carter proposed there in the park, marking the start of a brand new chapter.

For their engagement session, Caylin chose The Boulangerie, her favorite coffee spot in Lower Greenville, as the starting place of their shoot. The two then strolled through various locations around Downtown Dallas with Laylee Emadi Photography capturing the adorable shots.

The couple will wed on August 4, 2018, at the Brake and Clutch Warehouse surrounded by the love of family and friends. Caylin has selected a bright and cheery color scheme, with the theme of the wedding being romantic garden elegance. Her bridesmaids will be wearing berry-colored gowns to perfectly complement the warm-hued floral arrangements she selected for the space. Her favorite detail from their planning process so far? Special hand-painted wedding invitations created by none other than her own twin sister! We can’t wait to see their special day come to life!

When elevated classic meets fresh and modern, you get the most undeniably wonderful aesthetic, as exampled in this “Bold Beauty” of a styled shoot filled with polished and preppy wedding inspiration from MK Event Boutique! Starting with the neutral yet elegant backdrop of the paneled walls and grey tiled floors of Venue Forty50, planners Hannah Heres and Annie Edgar brought a refined cheeriness to the space through the use of eye-catching color combinations and unique decor elements. Framing the space was a giant boxwood wall from Beautiful Event Rentals, adorned with a giant custom crest in a cheery combo of ombré pink and yellow. Post-visit to the bar, guests would be led to the seating area, featuring an ultra-modern, acrylic table from Top Tier Event Rentals and accompanying emerald tufted couch spot. Fit for the perfectly poised bride, 21 Parc Floral and Events created towering centerpieces in the combo classic of green and white, making a statement with orchids as the bloom of choice. Smaller arrangements of varying shapes and flowers in shades of pink lined the center of the table and played the ideal complement to the contemporary place settings. To add the ultimate touch of glam, the model bride was dressed in a stunning curve-skimming, low back and plunging neckline gown from the Bridal Boutique, with a romantic styled half-up hair do and soft makeup by  The Styling Stewardess. We’re swooning for every detail of this shoot! Enjoy!

Photos // Cristina Wisner Photography

From the planners, Hannah Heres and Annie Edgar of MK Event Boutique: “Our inspiration started with the velvet emerald sofa from Beautiful Event Rentals, which we love! Velvet is in right now, and the couch is very bold, so that inspired us to go more of a bold route with the bright color palette, and the clean modern lines, but still a very elegant feel. Who wouldn’t want to order a drink from a white acrylic bar with a boxwood wall backdrop or sit at an acrylic table with all of the gorgeous floral and hand calligraphy acrylic place cards?”

Vivid colors, lush greenery and eye-catching, larger-than-life blooms bring this “Mystic Feather” themed styled shoot to life in an exotic tropical inspired table setting from House of Tales Events! With Kiss Me for Eternity Photography by Thisbe Grace  & Co. behind the lens, this jungle-like greenhouse setting was filled to the brim with an abundance of greenery and plant life to set the scene for the delight of a table space. Dr. Delphinium Designs + Events used a variety of floral types, mixing classics like bright-hued ranunculus and fluffy peonies with an array of exotic blooms in everything from the centerpieces to hanging flowers in the trellis style creation above the table. To mimic the bright and cheery blooms, Felderhoff & Co.‘s custom created stationary featured a bright citrine hue with feather details in equally bright shades of green, pink and orange. Taking these vivid hues and adding an elegant touch, Posh Couture Rentals created the unique table setting using the feather details as place cards atop the vintage floral china, featuring a wreath of gold leaves around each setting. We love how even the cake, made by Haute Sweets Patisserie used the delicate feather detailing to weave a bit of whimsy into the setting! Of course, we have to mention our love for the model bride’s entire look to complete the shoot, featuring a plunging neckline beaded gown from Bridal Boutique and ultra-glam makeup with splashes of bold pink on the eyes, cheeks and lips done by WZ Beauty Studio. Such a unique concept brought to life! Cheers!

Photography // Kiss Me for Eternity Photography by Thisbe Grace  & Co.

From the planner, Maya Jareou with House of Tales Events: “This concept is inspired by fine art dining experience with an avant-garde twist. The design idea is meant to take a sophisticated bride on a journey of translucent feathered dream.”

If your wedding dreams include visions of guests dressed to the nines in gowns and tuxedos, dining amidst an abundance of twinkling candlelight and the most glamorous decor, we’ve made you the perfect guide for the best DFW area venues for an elegant black tie wedding! Crystal chandeliers, gilded walls and staircases to marvel are just a few of the photo-op details known to some of the area’s best venues, all waiting to star in the photos from your special day! Scroll on for a few of our favorites and be sure to check out each site for more information on booking your own dazzling affair!

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Rich in local Dallas history with a look inspired by traditional 16h century Italian architecture, the Rosewood Mansion has long been established as one of the area’s most sought-after venues for the ultimate luxury look, feel and experience. With the ability to host up to 400 guests, this is the ideal venue for customizing both large and small party black tie weddings for an evening to truly remember!

Warwick Melrose Hotel

Another historical Dallas landmark, this hotel offers ample amenities with its wedding packages, along with multiple areas within the hotel to create the desired look and feel from ceremony to reception. Customizable packages are available to cater to a variety of budgets, and a gorgeous terrace area promises plenty of photo ops under the stars as well!

Piazza in the Village

Glittering chandeliers made with over 200,000 hanging glass crystals create the most gorgeous greeting as your guests enter this stunning Colleyvillle venue. Ideal for small to medium-sized weddings, the Piazza in the Village can seat up to 275 guests in the elegant, newly designed chapel. A Mediterranean look and feel with high vaulted ceilings help naturally create an eye-pleasing aesthetic perfect for the most beautifully formal affairs!

Photo: Alba Rose Photography

The Adolphus Hotel

With its long-standing history of delighting guests with the finest experiences from luxurious stays to iconic entertainment (from the likes of the Andrews Sisters, Tony Bennett and Tommy Dorsey), the Adolphus is undoubtedly one of the most famed North Texas venues known for hosting spectacular weddings and events alike. Accommodating to both small and large groups, a team of highly skilled planners and best-in-class chefs are sure to bring even the most wildest wedding detailed dreams to life!

Photo: Tyler + Lindsey Photography

City Club of Fort Worth

Situated in the heart of downtown Fort Worth, City Club offers pristine services from top culinary and menu creating to in-house wedding coordination. Overlooking Sundance Square, this iconic location allows for ease of transportation for guests and the perfect photo moments for you and your entire wedding party!

Stonebriar Country Club

This picture-perfect Frisco venue features a multitude of areas on the property ideal for hosting anything from small, intimate groups to large parties with up to 250 guests. A team of private events directors are accessible for assistance from conception to execution, setting up the most crucial elements such as floor plan, menu creation and the overall flow of events day-of!

The Tribute Golf Club

Modeled after famed clubhouses and courses in Scotland, The Tribute is the perfect place for a tasteful European look and feel, mixing old-world charm with a refreshed and modern aesthetic. With the capability of hosting weddings of sizes small and large, this club is unique in its on-site suites perfect for the newlywed’s post-wedding stay.

Photo: Amy Karp Photography

The Milestone | Denton

Boasting elegance, unique architecture and ample southern charm, The Milestone Denton’s gorgeous mansion property is an easy choice for both indoor and outdoor options. Property additions like the outdoor pond and gazebo and the sweeping, grand staircase inside the mansion make for a marvelous look and feel reminiscent of a southern storybook classic.

The Ritz-Carlton Dallas

Home to the largest ballroom in Dallas, this location of The Ritz-Carlton holds true to its standard of world-class elegance and luxury in the most posh setting. A team of award-winning wedding advisors are on standby to help create fully customizable weddings down to even the most minute of details. The famed Fearing’s restaurant on-property help to offer a truly “one-stop experience.”

Photo: Courtney Hanson Photography

Le Meridian Dallas, The Stoneleigh

Located in the heart of Uptown Dallas, customization is The Stoneleigh’s expertise, from menu choices to setting selections. Terraces, courtyards, grand ballrooms and more intimate, elegant spaces promise to create an entirely unique look and feel, with the capability to accommodate up to 250 guests!