Best Insta Worthy Murals in Dallas

March 22, 2019

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Taking pictures with your soon-to-be spouse is always a fun past time, but where do you go when you want a new location for those so cute selfies? Luckily Dallas has so many Instagrammable hot spots for you to continue your color scheme on Instagram. Between cute couple murals to fun patterns, we’ve got you covered!

Of course one of the best murals to take a cute couple picture at in Dallas is the “Love Equation” wall in Bishop Arts, located on the wall of Pier 247; this mural will show everyone that you guys equal love.
Do you love your soon-to-be spouse a whole lot, but love tacos just a little bit more? Urban Taco’s “I Love Tacos So Much” wall is the perfect place to truly capture that mood.
Do you two have big plans to be world changers? There is even a mural for that! The “#KindComments” mural located in Deep Ellum exclaims the strong message of “Let’s change the world!” Show everyone that you know that you guys are planning to make a big impact in whatever you jointly believe in at this colorful wall.
Instead of a specific message, you might just want a color themed photo, and Dallas has those, too! Check out the “Abstract Sunset” wall located at 2606 Swiss Avenue for a beautiful yellow-gradient wall to add to your Instagram aesthetic.
If you want something more colorful, hop on over to 3699 McKinney Avenue for a unique and colorful mural of cubes; it is sure to make any photo pop and get all the likes!

We are so excited to see all of the cute photos of you and your fiancé across Instagram at these fun murals across Dallas. Maybe some can even go up around your dream Dallas wedding venue?

Personal Touches for Your Dallas Wedding Venue

March 7, 2019

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Each wedding is unique in its own way, but you want yours to be even more unique so that it doesn’t feel like it could have been anyone else’s. There are so many ways to make your wedding personalized to you and your spouse from decorations to heirlooms to having your favorite pet be a part of the ceremony.

One incredibly beautiful way to make your wedding different is to use a vow scroll. A vow scroll is a calligraphed backdrop that acts as a backdrop and goes to where you are standing of your written out vows. It is not only a beautiful sight, but you are literally standing your ground on the promises you are making to each other. It is a fun picture of what you plan to figuratively do throughout your entire marriage.
A more nostalgic way to personalize your wedding is using past photos of your families in the waiting area or even at the reception. This creates the feel of one, united family, as well as showcasing and honoring passed loved ones. This entire scene will be special to those that are not even related to you.
A unique way to put all of your family in the wedding is to have your pet be a part of the ceremony! Imagine your dog that you and your fiancé got together 2 years ago being the ring bearer—that is personal and you wouldn’t have to worry about them being left out!
Another fun way to personalize your wedding is with a cake topper. There are so many choices out there, but we really love bobblegr.am’s custom cake toppers! It adds a fun element to the cake to showcase your goofy or cute personalities to all of your guests.

What ideas do you have to make your wedding unique and all about you?

How to Create your Event Layout at our Dallas Event Venue

February 23, 2019

There’s a lot to love about the dallas event venue, The Empire Room!

Most couples tell us how much they love the modern, blank-canvas, that our space has to offer. However, one of the best features of our venue is its open-space concept. With a spacious interior, The Empire Room can accommodate a multitude of event layouts—customized to any unique style.

When our clients book a wedding or event at The Empire Room, we schedule a meeting to hear all about the big day. Alongside clients, caterers, and coordinators, we come up with a custom layout that best fits our space for your one-of-a-kind event.

How many guests are you expecting? Where should the ceremony be hosted? Will you serve a plated meal, or a buffet? Are round or rectangular tables better for your event? What about a head table? Do you plan to incorporate a lounge seating area? Where is the best place for a bar?

We help answer all these questions! With your guest count and event style in mind, we design an event layout specific to your occasion—ensuring smooth logistical planning, and ultimately a gorgeous event design.

This service offers peace of mind for our couples and their vendors. After all, nobody knows the space like we do! Along with your event coordinator, we help create a well-planned space perfectly tailored to your style. You’ll execute a celebration with seamless event flow—and guests will never forget the personalized spin you put on our space.

The Empire Room strives to be the best Dallas Event Venue both inside and out! We hope you’ll and come see the space for yourself. Bring your creative ideas and tell us all about your vision for the perfect wedding day; we can’t wait to hear all about it and give you a tour!

Year in Review: 2018

December 17, 2018

We are so grateful to be one of the best Dallas venues thanks to our amazing couples and vendors. We’ve had so amazing events this year from Texas Monthly to Post Fest. Here are some highlights from some of our events this year. Be sure to tell us which event is your favorite.

BONT Wedding Cake Trends

We were thrilled to be featured on Brides of North Texas as part of the North Texas Wedding Cake and Catering Trends of 2017. In the feature are three textured cakes from beautiful unique weddings from 2017 that happened right here in The Empire Room. If you missed it be sure to check it out.

Natalie & Matthew’s Wedding Feature

Another Brides of North Texas feature, wow! Natalie and Matthew Sundberg got married at The Empire Room with a vintage romance inspired wedding. See the featured post here.

Lexus Uncorked Event

Fun time cooking it up at the Lexus Uncorked Event, a free event featuring signature dishes by the Dallas area’s top chefs and restaurants.

2018 Kibble and Cocktails

Another successful Kibble and Cocktails where DFW Rescue Me raised over $87,000 for dogs in need of rescue. It was a fun night full of outstanding food and cocktails, beer, wine, live music, live auction, a raffle, and adoptable dogs onsite. If you missed this years event, not to worry, there will be another one again right here on April 4th, 2019.

Our 4 Year Anniversary Party

And we certainly can’t forget our favorite event of the year (though we may be a little biased). A huge thank you to the amazing vendors for helping create a spectacular night celebrating The Empire Room’s 4th Anniversary!

Best of Events of 2017

December 30, 2017

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Today we look back at the amazing year we’ve had and highlight some of the events we’ve had at The Empire Room. As you will see below we host an array of events from weddings, bar mitzvahs, to corporate events.

DFW NACE Awards Gala

We had such a great time this February hosting the DFW Nace annual awards. It’s always very rewarding getting to spend time with such a great group of industry professionals.

Advocates for Community Transformation

We were thrilled to be hosting this event again this year! What an awesome organization. ACT (Advocates for Community Transformation) is a new model of ministry that uses the justice system to empower inner city residents to fight crime on their street, while sharing with them the hope of the gospel.

Ryan’s Bar Mitzvah

The Empire Room looked like it’s ready for some football!! Mazel Tov on your Bar Mitzvah Ryan! It was a lovely evening with you.

D CEO Corporate Council Awards

The Empire Room was proud to host the D CEO Corporate Council Awards. The Corporate Counsel Awards program, now in its eighth year, honors outstanding in-house attorneys in the North Texas region.

Dallas Builders Association

The Empire Room, and Gil’s Elegant Catering were proud to host the Dallas Builders Association with special guest Emerald City! It was a fantastic event and we’d do it again in a heart beat.

Downtown Dallas Holiday Events

December 5, 2017

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There’s so much going on this holiday season. Here are some of the things happening in downtown Dallas that we highly recommend doing.

Neiman Marcus Holiday Display Windows

High-end retailer Neiman Marcus displays holiday windows at its Downtown flagship store.

December 5th-30th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm at Neiman Marcus Flagship Store. Free.

Polyphonic Spree’s 15th Annual Christmas Extravaganza

Dallas’ Polyphonic Spree hosts the 15th annual Christmas Extravaganza at Majestic Theatre.

December 9th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at The Majestic Theatre.

The Colors of Christmas

Hosted by Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson, hear a stellar collection of R&B and soul artists deliver the sounds of the holiday season.

December 17 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm at The Majestic Theatre. Admission $49 – $129.

Holly Jolly Holidays at Reunion Tower

‘Tis the season to be jolly. Santa and his elves are spreading holiday cheer with weekly trips to the GeO-Deck. Guests can enjoy photos with Santa, a kid’s craft and tasty treats from Cloud Nine Café!

Dec 9th – Dec 23rd at the Reunion Tower GeODeck 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Adults $17 | Seniors (65+) $14 | Youth (4-12) $8

Unbranded 2017

Unbranded 2017 will be located in the historic Dallas Power & Light Building at 1508 Commerce Street and will be open for business Thursdays through Saturdays from November 30 through December 16. Each week, there’ll be eight participating vendors, in addition to free gift wrapping, Wi-Fi, coffee, drinks, and more. Beyond its walls, Downtown Dallas, Inc. will be running their annual Wanderland programming, including movie nights, live music, holiday decoration demos and classes, lights and decor around Downtown, and more.

Dec 7th – Dec 16th at the Dallas Power & Light Building.

Downtown Wanderland

The holidays begin Downtown with Downtown Wanderland, season-long programming featuring rotating pop up shops, Park-it Pop-Ups, Photos with Santa and more! Throughout the season, Downtown Dallas will be adorned with holiday lights and décor. Wander through Downtown and explore all there is to see and do.

Dec 7th – Dec 16th in Downtown Dallas. 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

how to incorporate a patio into your event

March 31, 2017

Here at Empire Room we offer an over-sized patio area with our venue. Our patio is the perfect space for you to make your own for any occasion! However since a patio is like a blank canvas, some people may struggle when it comes to figuring out how to make this space practical, inviting and engaging. So today we at Empire Room have some tips and suggestions on how you can make a patio become something magical for your dream event.

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Start by planning where you want your reception area located! The Empire Room has both inside and patio options, but it’s hard to resist our patio with downtown Dallas as a piece of scenery. The large patio has plenty of room for the reception among other activities such as a lounge area or photo booth. Also, a reception set up is the perfect way to add dimension and a pop color to the space.
The perfect place for cocktail hour! If you have an indoor ceremony but there is a beautiful day awaiting outside, why not set up cocktail tables and an outdoor bar on the patio? It’s the perfect excuse to get your guests out for some fresh air and quench your thirst. You also might want to think about incorporating some fun outdoor games and activities to get everyone to take full advantage of such an open space
If you are just absolutely in love with the idea of a patio, why not plan to have your ceremony there? The large space allows you freedom and plenty of room to get creative with your set up! The help of a vibrant color pallet and the right decorations can make the patio really come to life. You can get creative with all kinds of things like table center pieces, beautifully draped part lights or lanterns, vibrant blooms of floral arrangements and a captivating altar.

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If you are interested in incorporating a patio in your special event, get in contact with us now and we can help you make the space your own!

It’s not always weddings around here… we’ve got tons of events too!

July 22, 2016

First of all, we love to see couples tie the knot at The Empire Room. Whether they host an elegant indoor affair, or gather for a casual patio reception, newlyweds always bring unique personality to our downtown Dallas event venue. However, they aren’t the only ones to do so!

Event hosts of countless of occasions make our downtown Dallas event venue their own. From corporate functions to social soirees, guests gather under our roof to celebrate life’s milestones. Now, we’re highlighting just a few of the non-nuptial events we host around here… from galas and conventions to anniversary parties, The Empire Room is always ready to celebrate. Take a peek at this list of events we’re happy to host:

Conferences: hosting an industry-wide conference? What a great way to foster business connections and inspire collaboration! We’re happy to open our event space for your conference. We can accommodate speakers, small group tables, and open area for activity.

Corporate galas: turn our venue into a swanky setting for your next corporate gala. With elegant uplighting and upscale table décor, our event venue becomes a sophisticated setting that gives guests a reason to get all dressed up.

Fundraisers: consider hosting a charity event at our venue. Whether you’re throwing a fundraising party or hosting a silent auction, we can accommodate any fundraising event. Let guests gather indoors for a formal setting, or invite everyone to mingle on the patio for a more laid back feel.

Expos: looking to showcase industry trends and products? Host an expo at The Empire Room! We’re happy to help set up tables or booths to highlight vendors and encourage flow around the venue.

Birthdays: celebrating a milestone birthday? Throw the party of a lifetime! Dance the night away under our patio string lights, or enjoy a cocktail as you take in our view of downtown Dallas, surrounded by friends and family.

Anniversaries: likewise, celebrate milestone anniversaries at our downtown Dallas event venue. Toast 25, 30, or even 50 years of marriage here at The Empire Room!

Happy hours: where better to host a happy hour than a patio with a view of downtown Dallas? Bring cocktails and food trucks to our venue for a laid back evening with drinks and bites.

Additional events include:

Networking events
Banquets
Focus groups
Product launches
Team building
Awards ceremonies
Holiday parties
VIP Events
Open houses
Seminars
Family reunions
Class reunions
And finally… we’ve even hosted a pottery expo!

Whatever you have in mind, The Empire Room can make it happen within our walls. We’ve had experience with countless corporate, social, and wedding events. Feel free to lean on our expertise; we can help pull together the seamless event you envision. Our versatile venue space lends itself to any theme or creative vision. Just get in touch to start planning your next celebration!

3 Exquisite 2015 Wedding Trends

July 31, 2015

According to the wedding experts, the industrial-style wedding is in and isn’t going anywhere for a while. Exposed ceilings, string lights, concrete and brick walls are all character of this style, so if you can find the space, you are already half way there. At our converted Design District warehouse venue, you will certainly be able to achieve this exquisite and mod metallic trend.

Also, a wedding food trend, the tasting station, is hip this year. From an article by Chicago wedding planner, Shannon Gail, we will look at some of her top words of advice on how to design a 2015 “fashion-forward wedding” with style and food that says “Wow!”

Metallic decor at industrial wedding via venuereport.com

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1. Tasting stations: Instead of having waiters wandering around with trays, try this new food trend that lets you and your guests test your taste buds. Assortments of cheese, macaroni, olive oil and sourdough bread, chocolate truffles, or gourmet popcorn are some popular choices.

2. Copper and other metallic accents and furnishings: Think linens, lighting, place cards, and your wedding cake all in metallic. For a classic industrial vibe, decorating with antique Edison light bulbs in metallic, industrial chandeliers will create the perfect modern ambiance.

Cost plu World Market industrial metal chandelier

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Rose gold wedding cake at metallic decorated wedding

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3. Industrial interiors: and venues such as breweries, art galleries, and remodeled warehouses serve as excellent blank canvases for this look. Generally, these venues are more spacious and a bit more versatile when it comes to placement of tables, lounge areas, and additional wedding setups.

Wedding Decorations for a Large Venue

July 8, 2015

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In a spacious venue with high ceilings, concrete flooring, and white walls all around, you may think that there is so much to be done in order to make the space warm and welcoming for your wedding. In fact, a blank canvas like this is actually perfect for making the space your own and creating a hip and modern look.

Some of the best ways to beautify an industrial-style interior with open ceilings and exposed structures is to add warmth with lighting techniques. As for the Empire Room in Dallas, the AV lighting is done by Astounding Sounds and they use spotlighting techniques to add depth and color to the white walls and curtains. Depending on your wedding’s theme, you can certainly pick your spotlight color to coordinate.

Specifically at the Empire Room, there are white linens draped from the exposed ceiling structures that create a flowing canopy effect. This is excellent for additional ambiance and is also good for room acoustics. For extra glimmer and decoration, try adding long beaded curtain walls, metallic linens, shag rugs for a shabby-chic look, or chandeliers for additional lighting and elegance.

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