Versatile Wedding Venue

Minimalist weddings are very in right now, and where better to have a minimalist styled wedding than at our versatile wedding venue? We have some ideas for your minimal wedding from the invites to the cake cutting.

• For anything printed – save the dates, invitations, programs – use transparent paper. This has become more popular over time, but is still unique. This will start the style of minimalism from the first time that your guests see anything about your wedding.
• For furniture on your big day, use unstained wooden furniture, simple metal furniture, or lucite furniture. All three of these separately, and together create a stunning look of elegance without being much. Using lucite chairs with wooden tables, for example, adds the perfect amount of differentiation without straying from minimalism.
• At your ceremony, use a simple backdrop of vines hanging behind you. Nothing too fancy, but just enough for your guests to say “wow” when they see you and your significant other against it. Continuing with fauna, using simple accents of greenery on tables or the backs of chairs during the wedding or reception is an added touch that will still be within the theme of minimal.
• For your cake, do a simple white buttercream cake with texture in the icing. No need for a cake-topper for a minimalist wedding, unless it is something like a wooden cut-out of your names. You could also add a small amount of greenery to the bottom or top tier of your wedding cake to finish the cake and tie in the rest of the greenery.

Are you interested in having a minimalist wedding at our versatile, blank canvas venue? We would love to talk over details and dates with you. Contact us today to start the conversation going about your minimalist wedding.

Downtown Dallas Wedding

It’s officially a new season which means a new season of fashion. This fall, there was some really unique wedding dress trends going on that we are so excited to share with you! We want you to look and feel your very best at our downtown Dallas wedding venue. Here are some trends that we have picked up on.

Going into fall means looser, more boho dresses. Think statements sleeves like bell sleeves or cap sleeves and lots of drapy lace. This look has been popular for the past few autumns and we don’t see it going away anytime soon.

Another trend to look out for is intricate beading. Whether it is Gatsby Style beading throughout the whole dress, or intricate details, beading is fully back and ready to be the center of attention. We have even been seeing intricate beading on veils which adds a fun extra look to any wedding style.

The clean and modern dress look is back, and ready to be worn. There are so many options for this look. Ours is a clean a-line or sweetheart dress. They are both beautiful styles that really put the attention on the bride herself, rathe than the dress. With sleek dresses like this, you can easily add on any accessories because it will not be clashing with the dress.

Lastly, tiered ballgowns are all the rage right now. Ball gowns are already saying “look at me!,” but tiered ball gowns just add that extra look that is so unique and beautiful. These dresses will make any bride look like the queen of the day, as she is.

We love seeing what wedding dresses you wear at our venue, and we are excited to see all of your fall looks over the next few months. Contact us to learn more about our venue!

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Are you having a hard time finding the perfect veil to wear at your downtown Dallas wedding venue? Veils are constantly going in and out of style, year by year, but right now, thanks to many celebrity weddings with veils, they are very in. We wanted to highlight a couple of the veil trends that we have been seeing recently for your wedding inspiration.

• Embroidered veils are all the rage right now. Whether the embroidery is on the edges, or throughout, it is a unique way to add in your color scheme. With so many places local artists who embroider, it is easy to get a custom floral stitch on your veil.
• Along with embroidered veils, lace veils are also in. You can find beautiful, dreamy, lace veils at any bridal store, and you will have so many options of them to go with your style and your dress. Lace will never go out of style in weddings, and right now, that is the case with lace veils, as well.
• Floor length veils are also very popular right now, thanks to Priyanka’s beautifully long veil, everyone is going for floor length and veils with trains. This is a stunning way to make your entrance at your wedding. Do you not want to deal with a floor length veil for your reception? When it is time to party, opt for a shorter veil in place, or no veil altogether.
• Of course, the option of no veil always exists, as well. A veil is not for everyone, and that is perfectly fine. If a veil isn’t for you, then a veil isn’t for you! Doing your hair in an intricate way or adding a flower crown can shift the vibe of your wedding day look to something unique, and more you than a veil might do.

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Are you still trying to decide the exact colors for your Dallas wedding venue? Maybe you’re already looking at color combos for your summer wedding for next year? We have the scoop on the popular summer wedding colors for your Dallas wedding. 

A big trend recently has been taking color inspiration from nature. You already know that the colors look beautiful together , so of course it will just add to your wedding. For summer nature colors, go for mountain greens coupled with off whites and light, sky blues. It will feel as if you are living in a mountain dream. You can also go towards the opposite and do more beach colors. For this, we suggest either a surf color scheme or a coast based color scheme. For the surf colors, think multiple shades of blues and greens – as light or as dark as you want to go. For the coast colors, go more towards a sunset at a beach; use peaches, sand-white, and light blues to create this look.

Another trend is using colors that you would expect to be together with a pop of something different. An example of this would be multiple shades of green—moss, sage, and evergreen—coupled with a bright grapefruit red. You could also go in the direction of light pinks and bright yellows with a pop of forest green. Adding unexpected pops keeps the color scheme interesting.

Lastly, why not go all out? Summer is the only season that you can use multiple bright colors and it makes sense, so go ahead and make your colors all bright! Think Coco, with the bright oranges, saturated purples, and bright reds. Using florals to create this color combination will be fully eye catching to anyone. It is a bold choice, but can be incredibly beautiful. 

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The Empire Room is already filled with modern, inspiring elements, but what really helps it stand out as the best Dallas Wedding Venue, is our couples who want to make their event their own! Every love story has a distinctive quality. We love to see how couples personalize our venue, transforming it into a one-of-a-kind space that expresses their unique vision. One area where couples often get creative is the “altar” where they tie the knot. Take a look at a few of our favorite ceremony backdrops so far:

• Floral Archway: a popular choice, floral archways always make an elegant statement. Adorned with flowers of your choosing, they are easily customized and guaranteed to create romantic setting.

• Floral Installation: take the archway idea a step further with a unique floral installation. Perhaps you design a fully-covered flower wall, or use organic greenery for a lush backdrop.

• Hanging Ribbons: Easy and elegant, a hanging ribbon installation allows for plenty of customization. Choose ribbons in your color scheme and create a personalized background that is sure to look amazing in photos.

• Lighting: let a sparking chandelier take center stage, or use pillar candles lining the aisle for a softer ambiance. You can even pair florals with twinkling string lights for a magical feel!

You can’t go wrong with any of these backdrop choices (or even combining a couple of them!). And each one allows you to tailor the “altar” to suit your aesthetic and color palette. We love to hear about our couples’ unique ideas; along with event coordinators, they are always coming up with something new!

We strive to be the best Dallas Wedding Venue for couples looking for a modern downtown event, we hope to host your special day at the Empire Room. Be sure to connect with us on social media to see more event inspiration.