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What to Expect on a Wedding Venue Tour

Unique Dallas Wedding Venue

Unique Dallas Wedding Venue

In preparation to find the perfect, unique Dallas wedding venue for your big day? You have to start with venue tours! Venue tours will help you find and know exactly what you want in a venue. They help to give you all the information at once so that you don’t have to do all the research yourself.

  • Some information that you will receive on a wedding venue tour is how the site can be used and the hours that you’ll be able to use the venue. These are the basics about a venue that will really help to hear in person so that you remember these details. You’ll also be able to hear about the access to set up and tear down. Pricing, preferred vendors, and our included services will be discussed. It is a lot of information at once, but it is necessary to hear and discuss.
  • Be ready to take notes and pictures! You won’t remember all of the information that we’ll be throwing at you. The best way to remember all of it will be to take notes! Taking pictures will help you to talk to your planner, parents, and friends about the venues you have been touring. Having pictures to show them helps that discussion.
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions! No question is a dumb question and we have probably heard it before, anyways! We want to make sure that you walk away with all of your questions answered.
  • Lastly, keep any handouts! You’ll be able to compare venues easily with the information presented in all of this material.

If you are interested in taking a look at our venue, contact us to schedule a tour! We would love to walk you through our venue and answer all of your questions for you!

Questions to Ask Before Booking Your Venue

Downtown Dallas Venue 

Downtown Dallas Venue

What questions should you ask before booking your downtown Dallas venue and on your venue tour? There are plenty to ask, but we think these are some of the questions that you definitely shouldn’t forget about.

Is the venue available on my target date?

This is an important question because you need to be sure right away that the venue is available when you want it to be. You don’t want to fall in love with a venue then be told that it’s not available on the date that you have been planning on!

What is the capacity of the venue?

This one is so important, especially if you’ve always dreamed of a large wedding. You want to make sure that you won’t have to cut corners on your guests list if you don’t want to.

Do you have exclusive vendors?

Be sure to ask if there is a preferred vendors list, or even if the venue has exclusive vendors. This question is especially important if you want a specific caterer or vendor for your event. At The Empire Room, we have two preferred vendors: our caterer, Gil’s Elegant Catering and our AV friends, Astounding Sound & Lighting.

Do the rates change throughout the week and seasons?

Make sure that you ask if there are different rates throughout the year, and even throughout the week! If you are on more of a budget, take this tip into consideration. You can typically save a lot of money by having your wedding in an off season, or even just on a weekday.

We would love to answer all of these questions and more for you. Contact us or check out our frequently asked questions page to get all of the answers about our venue, and get on track for your big day.

Vendor Spotlight: Astounding Sounds & Lighting

Event Lighting and Sound

Event Lighting and Sound

At The Empire Room Dallas, we have an exclusive event lighting and sound provider for all of your event’s needs! Astounding Sounds & Lighting is a full-service provider of audio-visual products and services based in Dallas.

Within the basic package, you will receive complete, one color LED uplighting, cake illumination for one or two cakes, and illumination of bars and food. Even at the most basic level, Asounding Sound & Lighting’s offerings are amazing!

From the basic package, you can only go up to bigger and better. Package 2 includes an 8 speaker sound system, as well as a wireless microphone. A package above that will include everything so far, as well as, two ceiling mounted projectors.

Astounding Sounds & Lighting can do everything from sound, lighting, video, and decor! There are plenty of things to add onto whatever package that you choose through Astounding Sounds & Lighting. We want your big day or event to be perfect in every way, and we trust ASL to do just that.

If you want to bring in your own AV company, you can do this in one of two ways. If what you want is outside of the scope of ASL, then you are able to bring in another AV company. If what you want is in their scope, but you want someone else, there is a fee that you will have to pay.

We love getting to work with such amazing vendors like Astounding Sound & Lighting, and love even more that we get to share their talents with you. For more information and pricing, you can either take a look at the exact details of the packages here, or feel free to contact us for more information! The Empire Room would love to talk to you all about the packages that ASL offers through us.

Who is Responsible for Set-Up and Tear Down When You Rent a Venue?

Who is Responsible for Set-Up and Tear Down When You Rent a Venue?

Who is Responsible for Set-Up and Tear Down When You Rent a Venue?

It’s your wedding day! Depending on the venue that you’re at, you better hope you’ve recruited some friends and family to do set-up and tear down for you before and after the wedding. Many venues make you do one or the other, if not, both. This is one of the many areas where we stand above the rest.

At The Empire Room, we don’t believe it should be this way at all! We will have the tables and chairs set up for you because we believe that it should and is on us. If you rent the linens through us, we will have those already set up, as well! This will already be done when you get to the venue at noon the day of your wedding.

We will also do tear-down! Your vendors will do tear down for their things, but there is nothing that you or any of your guests will need to worry about with the tear-down process through us. You will not need to lift a single chair the day of your wedding because we do all of that work for you.

If you want phenomenal service in every aspect including the set-up and tear down process, then The Empire Room is the way to go! We want you to have the absolute best experience on your big day and would love to be the venue that hosts you and helps you on one of the most special days of your life.

Want more information about this? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more or contact us with questions. We would love to talk with you about any clarifications needed or questions you have about our venue or availability for the upcoming year.

What’s Included in the Wedding Venue Rental Cost?

What's Included in the Wedding Venue Rental Cost?

What’s Included in the Wedding Venue Rental Cost?

So many venues provide very little within the rental cost of the venue, but The Empire Room has got you covered! Between chairs, bars, and plenty of tables, we will make sure that you won’t have to provide anything furniture wise for your wedding or event. On top of providing these, we will do the set up and tear down of what we have provided for your ceremony and reception spaces.

For chairs:

We provide 300 gold chivari chairs for each event booked with us! This is plenty of chairs for all of your guests to use for seating throughout the night of your event. We made sure to choose stylish chairs for you. These make them perfect for anything!

For tables:

We have a lot of options and availability for tables! Whether you just want round tables, or if you would rather have multiple options throughout your event, we’ve got you. For tables, we provide thirty 60-inch and six 48-inch round tables. For your rectangular tables, we provide twenty 6-foot long tables, as well as, four 8-foot long tables. On top of the typical tables, we also provide ten tall cocktail tables that are perfect for a cocktail hour, or for extra spots for guests to hang out at when they are not sitting.

For Bars:

Lastly, we provide three mobile bars for your use! Since they are mobile, they can be set up throughout our venue, wherever works best for you and your set up!

We are so excited that you are considering The Empire Room as your venue of choice for your Dallas wedding or event! Still want to know more about what we provide for each event at our downtown venue? Read more about what we provide for each event here!

How many hours are typically included when you rent a venue?

How many hours are typically included when you rent a venue?

How many hours are typically included when you rent a venue?

Are you trying to figure out how many hours are typically included when you rent a venue? Are you not able to find any answers though Google or other resources? As the best Dallas venue, we have these answers for you!

The average wedding venue is rental is 8 hours long, give or take a few hours. Many venues also make you rent by the hour, with hourly minimums and little help figuring out the proper amount of times for set-up and tear-down.

Eight hours is barely long enough to account for everything that needs done within a day! You have to think about giving your florist ample time, any other decor vendors enough time, and everyone else, too. You want to make sure no one is rushing to set up for your perfect day. On the flip-side, you also want to make sure that you don’t end up paying extra fees for being out of the venue late!

That’s why, at The Empire Room, we give you a full 13 hours in our venue. This allows you plenty of time for full set-up, to have your event, and for tear down for you and the vendors. Not only will your vendors have plenty of time, but you will be able to get fully ready in our bridal suite with your girls without having to worry about transport to the venue.

Contact us today to find out what dates we have available at our venue for your upcoming wedding. We would love to be able to host you in our space for the full 13 hours because no one should be rushed on their wedding day. If you want to find out more about what we offer in our venue price, take a look here.

What’s the Best Dallas Wedding Venue?

Best Dallas Wedding Venue

Are you trying to decide what the best Dallas wedding venue is? We are proud to say that the best Dallas Wedding Venue is The Empire Room in Dallas located downtown Dallas on Riverfront Boulevard.

  • The Empire Room is a versatile venue that is best known for our ability to host any event. From weddings to corporate events to social events, we do not stray from accommodating anything! Our space can even accommodate vehicles, so bring your car shows and your mobile bar carts.
  • Since our space is a fully blank canvas, you have the ability to keep it as minimal or as lavish as you would like. We have kept it this way so that you can decorate the venue to your taste, not ours!
  • We also have a large, versatile patio with the perfect view of downtown Dallas! This will make your guests say wow, and your pictures stand out for years to come. Our patio area is also ready to be decorated to your standards and in your event’s theme.
  • For a standing cocktail reception we can host up to 595 people in our venue. For a seated dinner with a dance floor, we can host up to 400! This allowed for everyone to be invited and no one to be left out of your occasion because there wasn’t enough space.
  • Lastly, we love our in-hour caterer, Gil’s Elegant Catering, and our in-house AV, Astounding Sounds & Lighting. They are phenomenal for any event and allows you to not have to worry about finding two of the vendors on your list of vendors!

The Empire Room in the Design District is the best Dallas venue because of all of this, and more. Contact us to talk about hosting your next event at our versatile event space!

Unique Ways to Showcase the Seating Chart

Premier Downtown Dallas Venue

Premier Downtown Dallas Venue

Are you trying to figure out how to display your seating chart at our premier downtown Dallas venue? There are so many options, some DIY, some you have to buy. We have compiled and wanted to share our favorite seating chart ideas with you for inspiration!

  • Use twine and a clothespin to hang each name up. Guests find their name and take their card that will guide them where to sit. You could even add a small, dried flower to the clothespins for guests to take home with them and use as a wedding keepsake.
  • Use engraved lucite to show your guests where to sit. This is a great option for the minimalist couple or even a formal wedding. It will be unique and see-through, so no matter where you put it, it won’t really be in the way.
  • Find an old window at an antique store and prop it up on a painting easel! Write everyone’s names and tables on it and you have the perfect rustic seating chart for your wedding. If you need to use more than one, it is so easy to do, as well!
  • If you’re a sports fan, do a bracket style seating arrangement, with each “winner” just being the next table up. Organize this into tables on the bracket and it will work out perfectly. This is a unique and fun option for you to do if you are having a more casual wedding.
  • Are you and your fiancé music lovers? Have a showcase of albums, with each album being a table. A fun thing that you can do with this is have the artist’s most popular song play for each table when it is their turn to get their food! Everyone will love this idea and have so much fun with it.

Using Neon Signage at Your Wedding

Downtown Dallas Venue

Downtown Dallas Venue

Neon signs are a fun and unique way to light up an decorate your space at our downtown Dallas venue! Another great part about them is that once your wedding is done, depending on the signs you choose to use, you can use them in your home!

  • One place that you can add a neon sign at is at your photo booth. This will make it so that it is behind guests photos and it will light up their photos in a unique way. This is a fun touch that everyone will love. Have it say a phrase or your name and it will be a keepsake for everyone to remember your wedding by.
  • Do you just want a decorative neon sign behind the couple and family table? Get a sign with a phrase that means a lot to you on it! Whether it is a favorite song lyric, a favorite quote, or just a word that you think describes your relationship, it will add a fun touch that everyone will love. You could even just have it be simple and say your last name in a script font! Neon signs are so customizable, you can get it to say anything. On top of that, with any of these ideas, you could keep them all for your house! Have it in your living room above the couch or in your bedroom above the head – it makes a great home accent piece.
  • Lastly, instead of having boring guiding signs, have neon arrows pointing guests where to go for food, drinks, the photobooth, or the bathroom! It is a unique way to show everyone where things are located.

Once you use neon at your wedding, you’ll probably see neon at your friends’ weddings after yours! We’re excited to see how you use neon signage at your wedding with us.

Minimalist Wedding Inspiration

Versatile Wedding Venue

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.

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7,500 square feet of stunning indoor event space for your wedding day, special event or corporate gathering.
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