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Archives for March 2016

Behind the Scenes at a Photoshoot

March 26, 2016

Today we’re taking you behind the scenes for a peek into the other side of a professional styled shoot. While everything comes out gorgeously in the photos,  you might be surprised to know there’s a lot of chaos behind the scenes to achieve stunning images! We love when event designers and planners choose The Empire Room as their Dallas styled shoot venue, and we’ve seen firsthand how the behind-the-scenes chaos (seemingly magically) transforms into an exquisitely executed photo shoot.

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

A styled shoot can last anywhere from a few hours, to most of the day. We advise giving ample time to set up, shoot, and clean up so you won’t feel rushed at any point during the process. The day usually starts with bits and pieces strewn about, until a creative eye brings them all together in flawlessly composed images.

The list of vendors can be as intimate or extensive as the hostess likes, but here are just a few of the people who often collaborate to make an event like this come together:

  • Photographer (a must-have! You can’t have a styled shoot without a photographer!)
  • Venue (whether indoors or out, venue is key to setting the tone for the shoot)
  • Event Designer / Wedding Planner
  • Florist
  • Models (although some shoots opt to focus on décor instead)
  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Vintage Rentals Service
  • Calligrapher

 

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

We love seeing how these talented creatives transform our versatile event space into something uniquely their own. More from this styled shoot coming soon! Stay tuned for the full gallery here on the blog.

Ready to book your own styled shoot? Just reach out so we can schedule a time that works for you. We’d love to host you here at our Dallas styled shoot venue, The Empire Room.

Filed Under: Styled Shoots

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue with Taylor Lord Photography at The Empire Room

March 21, 2016

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue

The soft palette, gorgeous models, and exquisite dresses in this Taylor Lord Photography styled photo shoot are sure to make any bride-to-be swoon. We love the unique test on a modern wedding style, and we think the feminine details and soft textures they brought to the table are simply stunning. Dresses inspired by 1920s beaded detailing have been taken to a new level of modern elegance, and the skirt and crop top combo is a sure winner for the spring season. Add a few hand-lettered calligraphy details, soft fabrics, and modern glass details, and this styled shoot is absolutely beautiful. Take a peek at how this styled shoot transforms The Empire Room into a perfectly dreamy backdrop:

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Dallas Styled Shoot Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

 

Interested in a collaborative shoot? Please feel free to contact us. We love hosting photographers, event stylists, models, videographers, and florists for beautiful styled shoots. Our venue always looks even better with your impressive work in it! Our versatile space makes it easy to craft a unique look for your shoot, and we’re happy to work with you to create something special at our Dallas styled shoot venue.

Filed Under: Styled Shoots

Color Crush: Blue Hues

March 14, 2016

You’ll never find us bashing elegant blush and gold color schemes, but we are excited that this year’s wedding trends are expanding their palettes! We’re seeing a return to deep jewel tones and pretty pastels of every shade. These refreshingly colorful weddings are a treat at our modern DFW wedding venue, whether in real weddings or styled shoots. Our latest color crush? Blue hues.

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

What we love most about blue is its versatility. Soft Serenity (thanks to Pantone’s colors of the year) keeps weddings feminine and romantic… but pops of cobalt blue inject a lively hue into any affair. Some brides are even considering soft pastel blues in the tulle of their bridal gowns—and we’re all for it. Wherever blue suits you, we look forward to seeing how you make it your own this year. Whether you add cerulean earrings, or navy dresses for your maids, you won’t want to skip out on “something blue” this wedding season.

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

The Katie Jane Photo

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room

Fine Art Photographer Taylor Lord

Our venue was designed with trend shifts in mind; our open space concept allows any color to make its debut within our walls. For tips on introducing a favorite shade of blue at our modern DFW wedding venue, just ask us! Our ample expertise and our vendor connections make it easy to bring your dreams to life at The Empire Room. We love bringing touches of unique personality into our space—so bring on the blue!

Filed Under: Trends

Real Wedding at The Empire Room | Top DFW Wedding Venue

March 9, 2016

Thank you GoMan Productions for capturing this special day. We were so honored to host these newlyweds here at The Empire Room. Their love and laughter was simply infectious, and we loved seeing how they transformed our space into a venue all their own. From preparation in our bridal suite to the beautiful outdoor ceremony, and from an elegant dinner to lively dancing inside our top DFW wedding venue, they made use of all the features we love about The Empire Room.

What are your favorite aspects of this real wedding? We’re still crushing on the rustic door backdrop where these two said I Do, but it’s hard to pick a favorite when their reception tablescapes were so gorgeous. Of course, at the end of the day, our favorite part of any wedding ceremony is always the same: seeing two people happy and in love.

Top DFW Wedding Venue | The Empire Room Dallas

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Congratulations and best wishes from The Empire Room!

 

Filed Under: Real Weddings

Transformation Inspiration: a Romantic Wedding Venue

March 7, 2016

Have you had a chance to visit our Dallas wedding venue? When you stop by, you’ll notice the thing we love most about our venue: flexibility. Our open concept allows for weddings of any variety, whether your style is more modern industrial or boho chic. Today, we’ve collected a few items that make a gorgeous collection for a soft, romantic wedding. Add these décor touches to our space, and you’ll transform The Empire Room into a customized romantic wedding venue (with ease!):

  • Lush Florals: We’re dreaming of peonies in full bloom and oversized roses, gathered up with cotton ribbons in elegant colors. From reception centerpieces to the wedding aisle itself, all aspects of the venue can take on a romantic feel with soft flower arrangements. Romantic petals strewn down the aisle or at the foot of your sweetheart table add a delicate touch throughout.
  • Candles: A staple of any romantic theme, candles set the mood for love in the air. Add twinkling votives to your tablescapes, or pillar candles to a cake table display. For added drama, use string lights overhead to set an ephemeral tone.
  • Lighting: Candles aren’t the only romantic lighting choice! We love seeing what our brides use to illuminate the venue… whether chandeliers that make a statement, or subtle lanterns, lighting goes a long way in bringing your theme together.
  • Soft Fabrics: Any venue becomes instantly softer with the addition of fabric draping in a few key areas. Consider draping soft fabric in elegant hues behind the site of your vows. Or, choose dramatically romantic table linens—let them drape and gather onto the floor to create a luscious feel. Ask your event designer where you can place these fabrics and you’ll be sure to have a romantic setting guests will never forget.
  • Personal Touches: The real key to a romantic wedding is including personal touches of romance. Tell guests your love story with décor details that speak to a romance all your own. This is the true key to any romantic theme, and guests will enjoy getting to know the newlywed couple!

Add these five easy items to our location, and you’ll have a romantic wedding venue that will make your guests swoon. We love seeing new décor ideas brides bring to our venue, and we’d be honored to host your wedding of any theme. Stop by to take a look at our venue and dream up a uniquely customized wedding. We look forward to hearing about your plans for the big day!

Filed Under: Trends

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