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Dallas Wedding and Reception Locations

Outdoor Venues and Gardens in the Dallas Area
Avanti at Fountain Place Dallas 214-965-0055 FountainPlace@AvantiRestaurants.com 6/05	They say they're known as the "Rolls Royce of Dallas Catering and Events Facilities" but you can be your own judge of that! Located in downtown Dallas, Avanti at Fountain Place is a garden themed reception/restaurant venue surrounded by dancing fountains that are lit at night. No pricing online, call for details.
Celebrations in the Country Fairview 972-562-8119 pstixrood@aol.com	Celebrations in the Country offers a pavilion, a large garden and waterfall, and a 6,000 sq ft renovated greenhouse for indoor events. Just 30 miles north of Dallas, Celebrations can accommodate groups of up to 300. No pricing listed on the website.
Chandler's Landing Yacht & Tennis Club Rockwall 972-771-2051 Banquets@chandlerslanding.com	Chandler's Landing is a private country club 25 minutes east of downtown Dallas on Lake Ray Hubbard. You can exchange your vows in a lakefront gazebo overlooking the lake looking out toward the Dallas skyline. The main dining room can accommodate up to 300 guests. Reception packages are listed on the website, but there's no pricing information - how annoying.
Clark Gardens Botanical Park Mineral Wells 940-682-4856 clarkgardens@mesh.net	The Clark Botanical Gardens feature a channel garden area, a pavilion, and a chapel. You won't find pricing online, so call or email for rates.
The D allas Arboretum Dallas 214-515-6511 bquintanilla@dallasarboretum.org	Why buy flowers for your ceremony or reception when you can get married among the flowers of the Arboretum! There are eight gardens to choose from, and three reception venues. Ceremony rentals include chairs, security, and a hospitality coordinator and rehearsal time. Reception sites include tables, chairs, security, a hospitality coordinator, caterer's hours and valet parking for events with over 50 guests. Too bad there's no pricing information on the website.
Hanging Gardens Duncanville 972-296-3157 info@hanginggardensonline.com	Specializing in garden weddings, this venue can accommodate up to 250. Wedding and reception packages start at $2050. A new pavilion, built in 2003, provides an alternative if there's bad weather.
Marie Gabrielle Dallas 214-871-2098 mariegabrielle@harwoodinc.com	Located in the Centex Building, Marie Gabrielle offers a 1.5 acre European garden setting featuring waterways and a reflecting pool. The restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests, and the patio and garden are available for outdoor events. No pricing info online.
Old City Park Dallas 214-413-3669	The Pavilion rents for $2500 on weekends for 6 hrs. and holds 200 people. Fees for greenspace rental range from $600 to $18,000 for 6 hrs. Beer, wine and champagne are okay, must pay $300 for a guard and event manager. DJs and bands allowed. Catering by approved caterers only.
Paradise Cove at Lake Grapevine Southlake 817-329-1668 weddings@paradisecovetx.com	This 9000 sq. ft. facility can accommodate up to 300 seated guests inside, and an unlimited number of guests outside. The ceremony fee is waived if you have your reception with them too. No pricing info online, so you'll have to email or call.
Sneaky Pete's on Lake Lewisville Lewisville 972-434-2500	This website is incredibly annoying and difficult to read because they started every word with a capital letter. Available rentals can hold 90-180 guests for seated receptions (more for standing receptions).
Stepping Stone Garden Center Irving 972-438-6686 12/04	The Stepping Stone Garden Center offers a garden atrium and fountain setting along with a lush indoor venue. Several wedding packages are available, but there's no pricing online.
The Surrey House and Gardens McKinney 972-727-0709 surreyhs@juno.com	Facility rental runs from $250 for weekday rentals to $900 for Saturday evening rentals and includes furniture and a sounds system. Catering packages range from $6.95 to $16.95 per person. You may bring your own beer, wine and champagne, but you must also bring a licensed bartender. The Surrey House can accommodate 125 guests at a reception, 80 at a seated wedding.
Texas Discovery Gardens Dallas 214-428-7476	Rental fees for the indoor Main Hall on evenings and weekends are $1250 for 5 hrs. Rental of the garden area for 4 hrs is $350. Table and chair rental is not included, but use of kitchen facilities is.
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