Today is Launch Day for the Brides of North Texas Spring/Summer 2017 Issue… and we’re honored to be featured in it! With carefully curated inspiration, gorgeous editorial features, and stunning real weddings, Brides of North Texas magazine is the go-to resource for Dallas brides.

The Empire Room is proud to be featured as a vendor with this publication. You can take a peek at our vendor profile here, where you can see past editorials in print and publications on the blog. Most recently, we were mentioned on the blog as one of the most versatile North Texas Wedding Venues to Suit Any Bride’s Style. Stop by, have a look around, and check out the talented vendor network that makes up the Brides of North Texas community.

We hope you’ll visit the Brides of North Texas website or stop by your local bookstore to acquire a copy of the new magazine. This spring/summer issue is brimming with dreamy inspiration that you won’t want to miss. From Dallas wedding venue recommendations to DFW calligraphers and everything in between, you can plan an entire wedding celebration from these inspired pages!

Thank you to the Brides of North Texas editorial team for collaborating with us; we are proud to be a vendor in this highly esteemed community.

Brides… if you need us, we’ll be poring over this beautiful new issue! Feel free to get in touch so we can start dreaming up your special day here at The Empire Room’s unique Dallas wedding venue.

Modern Venue DFW | Fall Florals

What’s not to love about fall’s moody color palettes and cozy details? We’re embracing fall trends in a big way this season; our autumn brides have wow-ed us with their creative seasonal ideas. What is one area where autumn is making a big impact? Florals!

From luscious blooms to on-trend greenery, floral arrangements are the perfect opportunity to inject a dose of personality and seasonal detail into your big day. Here are a few autumn floral details we absolutely adore:

• Loose arrangements: organically arranged bouquets and centerpieces are likely to stay in style for awhile. Oversized bouquets stuffed with a gorgeous variety of blooms are making a big impact this season. Something about a loose floral design speaks to an autumn aesthetic… and is guaranteed to look picture-perfect in every photo!

• Burgundy blooms: bring in those on-trend jewel tones with big burgundy blooms and wine-colored petals. From roses to dahlias, larger flowers are an ideal place to incorporate a modern color palette. Accent your maroon-toned blooms with a more neutral background. Ivory and cream buds will make your burgundy florals pop, while a darker purple and indigo scheme will heighten the drama of your palette. Don’t forget to load bouquets and centerpieces with plenty of lush greenery!

• Organic textures: bring autumn to life in your florals with textural accents. Use twigs or even fall leaves to bring modern edge to your arrangements. Consider adding stems of berries for an unforgettable look that will wow your friends and family.

What kind of florals will you bring to the best modern venue DFW has to offer? We can’t wait to see your gorgeous centerpieces and one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet. Just get in touch to talk about the details. We’d be happy to put your date on the calendar and to host your special day!

Back in January, we posted about one of our favorite wedding style trends: modern industrial. We have loved seeing this aesthetic everywhere throughout the year, and are happy to see it’s still going strong. Modern industrial vibes can be a great fit with our Dallas urban wedding venue; our versatile event space welcomes modern industrial décor and can easily be transformed into an area with a distinctive theme.

Our January post still upholds the staples of modern industrial aesthetics, but we’ve seen more specific décor details come into play that polish off this look at our Dallas urban wedding venue. Add these small details to complete your modern industrial look:

• Mid-century pieces: combine two of our favorite trends with mid-century-inspired rental furniture that complements your modern industrial feel. Look for a low-backed leather sofa or wood-legged barrel chair that sets the tone in your lounge vignette.
• Copper candlesticks: copper is on the rise as the metallic texture of the season. We’ll never turn down classic gold elements, but we love seeing inventive uses of copper details. One item in particular we’re loving? Copper candlesticks. Tall candlesticks are back in trend, especially when topped with moody-hued wax tapers in dark gray or rich burgundy.
• Greenery: greenery’s popularity is no surprise. This floral choice brings organic simplicity to life in any setting. It works particularly well with a modern industrial theme, especially juxtaposed against modern industrial textures. Add a vine installation over exposed brick, or intermix a greenery garland with your metallic tabletop décor.

With these three elements, you can take your modern industrial theme to the next level. Elevate your event décor and create a remarkable space inside our Dallas urban wedding venue. Ready to make it happen? Just get in touch! We’re here to help bring your vision to life.

With cooler temperatures right around the corner, we’re dreaming of exquisite fall tablescapes that will make a lasting impact on guests the whole year round. The autumn season heralds the arrival of rich color palettes, organic floral arrangements, and seasonal details that add personality and elegance to any occasion. Take a look at a few of our favorite ideas for a picture-perfect autumn tabletop at our modern Texas wedding venue:

• Gold and Copper: metallic textures are still in style as the seasons change, especially juxtaposed against other textural elements. Bring copper hues into your tablescape to evoke a warm yet sophisticated feel. Line your tabletop with geometric terrariums, or include copper candlesticks to add height to your centerpiece.
• Organic Florals: bring the outdoors to life in stylish flower arrangements that are loosely composed and heavily textured. Ask your floral designer to work with moody hues like burgundy—these will be sure to add visual drama to centerpieces and bouquets. Consider adding seasonal texture with some dried leaves, twigs, or berries.
• Textural Textiles: it seems the whole industry is still crushing on soft textiles… and it’s easy to see why! A silk table runner or raw cotton is the perfect cozy complement to your metallics and florals. Add gauzy fabrics as runners, table cloths, or napkins to bring a soft, intimate feel to your autumn wedding.

These three elements are all you need for a stylish autumn tabletop from start to finish! With metallic accents, loose florals, and soft textiles, your autumn table décor will be polished and elegantly seasonal. Do you have more autumn styling ideas for our modern Texas wedding venue? We can’t wait to hear about your vision. Whether you’re dreaming up an autumnal styled shoot or planning a sophisticated fall wedding, we’re always happy to host. Contact us to tour The Empire Room today!

While blush and gold will always be elegant staples, there’s a new trend on the rise that’s only growing in popularity: copper metallics. It’s time for gold to move aside, and let copper shine! We’ve seen copper details exploding on the interior design scene, and hitting the runways in high fashion… it’s no secret that copper is about to make big waves in the wedding industry too. We can’t wait to see more copper at our Dallas modern venue this season.

This year’s palettes are showing more richness in color and depth in texture, largely in part to deep copper tones and its variety of applied textures. Whether shiny and new, subtly brushed, or hammered with texture, copper comes in variety of forms to express any wedding style. Bring personality and on-trend design to your wedding with these copper items that are sure to lend themselves to a polished overall look.

• Tapered candlestick holders
• Votive candle holders
• Centerpiece vases
• Trays and mirrors
• Hammered copper flatware
• Cake stands
• Cakes (brushed on icing)
• Table number holders
• Copper foil printed invitations
• Copper ink calligraphy (for place cards, invitations, etc.)

One last tip: pair with marble details for a sophisticated in-the-moment look that exudes modern style. A cake brushed with copper metallic icing on a round marble stand is a guaranteed winner. And miniature marble tiles lettered with gold calligraphy make for picture-perfect place cards. Of course, don’t forget to have your photographer capture all the details!

Our Dallas modern venue is always seeking the latest trends… we love to see how couples bring them to life in our versatile space! If you’re dreaming of copper details, we hope you’ll stop by The Empire Room to see how you can make your creative vision a reality. We’d love to assist you in executing every last detail seamlessly.