Archives for July 2018

DFW Wedding Venue

At our DFW wedding venue we know that spending your money where it counts is important. That’s why we’ve put together this list of details that will make a serious impact while still staying within your budget.

Aisle Markers

Aisle Markers are a simple and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to your ceremony. It can be as simple as bunches of babies breath, bows, or lanterns to light the aisle.

Altar Backdrop

Another high impact detail of your ceremony is your backdrop at the altar. A simple hanging floral or arched structure will draw your guests attention and create a more memorable ceremony.

Greenery Accents

Greenery is a budget friendly way to add floral design and it’s totally on-trend. Simple garlands or runners at your reception will create a lasting impression on your guests.

Hanging Installations

Anything that hangs from the ceiling is an instant attention getter. Hanging installations can be inexpensive if you use the right materials. Hanging candles or greenery can change the whole design of the room. You can do smaller pieces all over the room or one large installation over the area you want to draw the most attention to such as the center or the room or your sweetheart table.

 

Dallas Venue

Summer here at Dallas venue has us dreaming of the beach. But you don’t have to have a beach wedding to show off your love of the ocean. Check out our inspiration for an elegant nautical wedding.

Antique Props

Do you like antiquing? Take this as an opportunity to find a miniature sailboat, a vintage anchor, or destressed ship’s wheel.

Knots

Rope is the quintessential nautical prop. You can incorporate knots and rope throughout your wedding in sophisticated way such as a special knot detail on your wedding dress. A knotted table runner or a ball of rope that holds your table runners.

Driftwood

Driftwood chandelier, drift wood escort cards

Navy & White Stripes

Simple, elegant white and navy stripes are perfect for

Watercolor

When you can’t bring the wedding to the water, bring the water to your wedding stationery with subtle watercolor accents. You can dip them or create fun swirling patterns. Want something different? Try marbling with ink and water.

Sea glass

Decorate with sea glass. Stack it in glass vases as centerpieces on your reception tables in leu of flowers or create faux sea glass with rock candy on your wedding cake.

Message in a Bottle

What better way to play up your nautical theme for your guest book than a giant glass bottle for guests to put their messages in. It will be a fun decorative piece in your home for years to come as a constant reminder of all of those who love you.

The couples that choose our Dallas wedding venue come up with some gorgeous wedding colors. But choosing a cohesive color palette is not as easy as it seems at first glance. If you’re feeling stuck, try using the ideas below to inspire ideas for your color palette.

Favorite Colors

Maybe the simplest place to start is by trying to combine you and your fiancé’s favorite colors. If they clash try finding the color in different shades and see if there’s something that marries well. If not, try our next tip.

Pretty Paints

We probably all thought of decorating or doing DIY’s with paint chips at one time thanks to Pinterest. Well it’s time to raid revisit the paint or hardware store again for paint chips. This is an inexpensive way to test multiple colors and shades together.

Activities

Looking for a extra personal touch to your palette? Believe it or not your color palette can be inspired by the activities you both love to do together. If you’re favorite activity is long walks on the beach use the colors of the ocean or the sky at sunset on the water for your color palette. Love the mountains? Try an earth toned palette for your big day.

Downtown Dallas Venue

At our downtown Dallas venue one of our favorite holidays is 4th of July. With it just around the corner we thought we’d share some ways to host a elevated patriotic celebration. Whether you’re planning a big corporate 4th of July party or paying homage to your fiancé time in the force on your wedding day, here are some tips for fine red, white, and blue event.

Layering

To keep your celebration from looking tacky, try layering your colors rather than using patriotic flags in your decor. For example, on a table setting start with a blue table cloth as the base and add a white table runner and set your plates with red napkins. Or use a white table cloth with a blue floral centerpiece and white candles. To finish it off, add touches of gold for a more sophisticated look.

Use nature

Use nature to break up all the color. Red and blue are stimulating colors, give your eyes a place to rest with some greenery mixed in. If could be as simple as eucalyptus table runner or mint in your cocktails.  Also adding wood or wicker will soften the overall design.

 

Go beyond the burgers

While burgers are the typical go to for a patriotic celebration if you want a more sophisticated but still relaxed menu consider mini caprese salads and Champagne served with ice-cold popsicles.