Catering at The Empire Room Dallas

February 18, 2020

Dallas Venue Catering

At our Dallas venue, catering is done by our exclusive caterer, Gil’s Elegant Catering. Gil’s is a phenomenal caterer that we know will make the food at your wedding or event as perfect as you have been imagining it being. They have so many options for great food to be served, as well as, packages for how it will be served to you and your guests!

We have four packages to choose from ranging from $60 to $82 per person. Through Gil’s, you can choose a silver buffet or a gold buffet; these are package options one and two, and are amazing choices if you are wanting a buffet. Package three is an action station package. This makes your guests have a more personalized food experience! Package four is a plated dinner! If you don’t want your guests to have to do any work to get their food, a plated dinner is the best choice!

These all come with two passed canapés of your choosing during cocktail hour, coffee, and iced tea. The china, glassware, silverware, and napkins are also included in the cost per person! You won’t have to worry about any of the little things with our in-house, exclusive catering. Us and Gil’s Elegant Catering love being able to provide all of the details for your event.

We would love to have you and your event at our venue being served by our caterer! Have questions about our catering or venue? Contact us to ask any and all questions. We have all of the answers for you about our venue and catering! You can also take a look at all of Gil’s catering options that you can choose for your catering, here! We can’t wait to have you and all of your guests at our venue for your big event!

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

December 4, 2019

The Empire Room

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 The Empire Room stands 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? | Empire Room Dallas Venue

December 3, 2019

Empire Room Dallas Venue

So many venues provide very little within the rental cost of the venue, but The Empire Room Dallas venue 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!

What’s the Best Dallas Wedding Venue?

November 27, 2019

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!

Spring Color Inspiration: Pastels

April 29, 2019

Dallas Wedding Ideas

Spring has sprung and pastels are back! We are here to help you with Dallas wedding ideas for the spring. There are so many ways to incorporate pastels into your wedding to give it the perfect, dreamy, spring feel that all spring weddings deserve.

The most obvious ways to incorporate all of your pastel colors into your wedding is through the florals. You might choose to have a cascading, pastel bouquet, or a wall of floating flowers behind you at the ceremony. The pastels can continue into the reception into the centerpieces.

Another way that you can add pastels into your wedding is through the clothing that your bridal party and groomsmen wear. Have the groomsmen wear light colored suits and pastel bowties with white shirts to create a lighter look for the audience of family and friends. Have your bridesmaids wear light florals or even just light pastel dresses to your ceremony. This will not only create a pastel backdrop, but keep both parties unified in an eye-pleasing way.

For any signage, whether it is table signage, table cards, or signs throughout your ceremony or reception, use light colors to write in! Usually we go for black when we create informative signs and use calligraphy, but using pastel colors will add a visually pleasing touch to your reception and to your tables.

You can also decorate in more ways than just flowers to add pastel. Consider adding light colored ribbon or tulle to the backs of chairs in your ceremony and reception. You can add ribbon into your table centerpieces, around your cake, or anywhere else that you see fit!

There are so many ways to add pastel colors into your wedding to make it become the color scheme that you have always dreamed of. We at The Empire Room would love to be the perfect backdrop for your pastel wedding.

How to Choose the Perfect Florist

April 19, 2019

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Choosing the perfect florist is such an important endeavor for your wedding. The florist and flowers will complete the look of your Dallas wedding venue. We have a few tips to help you choose the perfect florist for your style and budget.

First off, make sure to figure out the floral style you like and would want to stick to! You might like more classical arrangements, more minimal, or anything in between. Nail your personal style down before you begin searching so that you know what you are looking for.
Next, be sure to set a budget for the florals in your wedding. This will help going into meetings with different florists because not only will you know your style, but you’ll know price-wise what you will need to stick to. This will help the florist create an accurate proposal for you, as well.
Got to multiple florists and do not be afraid to ask questions! Ask about the style they typically gravitate towards, and ideas you have for your wedding. Look through their portfolio to get a feel of their work and see what they have done in the past. Let them know your expectations for your wedding florals, and be open to their suggestions. Don’t be afraid to take lots of notes as you will probably be going to multiple florists and will want to remember everything.
Once you have gone to all of the florists that you are interested in, consider all of the proposals. You should look through your notes for each of them, their pricing, and their vision. Make an informed decision based on your style and budget compared to the proposals.
Once you feel like you have gathered and understood all of the information, it is time to choose your florist and let them know!

Best Green Hanging Installations Ideas for Your DFW Wedding

October 20, 2017

Take your wedding reception to new heights by hanging décor up above! From greenery garlands to statement light fixtures covered in vines, we love seeing how simple greenery can elevate (quite literally!) your wedding-day reception (or even ceremony) décor.

And better yet: it’s actually an easy way to save. The thing about greenery is that is comes in bundles, which means you’re not paying per stem (like you would be doing with those pretty peonies you’ve been dreaming about). Plus, you’ll find that greenery (whether its eucalyptus, vines, or big ole’ leaves) goes a long way in covering space—and thus, lowering your budget.

Beyond the price tag, we’re obsessed with this greenery wedding trend because it allows you to bring the outdoors inside, even if you’re marrying somewhere without a window in sight.

In order to create an indoor-outdoor feel, simply hang pretty garlands, delicate vines, or leafy branches from the ceiling of your space. You can do so with clear wire—just ask your venue coordinator about what you’re allowed to hang from and how much weight it can hold—or attach cut branches to existing fixtures, like the rafters in your barn or the crystal chandeliers in your ballroom.

And funny enough, even though you’re adding bundles of stuff to the room, you may find that the space feels larger. Why? It’s simple: The statement installation draws everyone’s attention up above. (It is something pretty to look at after all!)

And as if that’s not enough to get you going, we went ahead and did the work for you—keep scrolling to see examples of how you can make your greenery-inspired décor a cut above the rest.

A head table feels even more intimate, thanks to the greenery and hanging tea lights up above.
Now this is the cool way to hang greenery! On-trend wreaths are filled with flowing ferns, tulips, and calla lilies.
Greenery garlands are simple but impactful, especially with the juxtaposition between the green up above and the copper chairs below. (We also love the garlands on the table, too!)
Make sure your guests are having a great time at dinner under the statement lights. Seriously, forget the stars when you have these!
Again, hanging tea lights are mixed with a greenery installation. The greenhouse venue really lets the hanging greens stand out, don’t ya think?!
For a new take on suspended greenery, incorporate it with your escort cards. Consider mini escort cards pinned to wreaths that hang (with invisible wire!) from the top of a white tent.
Make that first dance photo op all the more special with a circle of greenery front-and-center.
Wispy olive branches are the perfect match for a low-key reception setup.
Make your chandelier the center of attention by hanging string lights from it. It looks perfect in a tent—and just wait until it gets dark outside!
When you have high ceilings, you have plenty of room to hang a wooden trellis installation, that’s decorated with a variety of pretty, textured greens.
Hang a greenery installation at the entrance to your beautiful, rustic venue—plus, look how it doubles are the ceremony backdrop.

Who Else is Going to Give a Speech at Your Reception?

September 30, 2017

So, you are finally Mr. and Mrs! After you are finished with your DFW wedding ceremony, and before you go hoppin’ on the dance floor, there is one wedding tradition that still needs your attention: wedding speech, or toasts.

It is important to carve out a timeline for the key speakers while organizing the evening schedule. Generally, the key speakers at wedding toasts are your parents, the maid of honor, and the best man other than the two of you. But how much time should be assigned to each speaker? It’s true that impromptu wedding speeches can be really sweet, but you don’t want to stretch it so long that your guests grow weary, and at the same time, you don’t want to rush it.

A successful wedding hinges on being timely and properly planned. Here are some tips from the experts on how you should assign the wedding speeches.

The Welcome Speech:

The rule of thumb is whoever hosts the wedding event should get to speak first. The first toast is given as soon as all the guests are seated, and it is both a ‘congratulation’ to the newly married couple and a hearty welcome to the guests. Parents generally make the first toast.

If both the bride’s and groom’s parents want to speak, bride’s parents should go first, followed by groom’s parents. If yours is a same-sex wedding, it’s totally upto you whose parents get to speak first.

The Blessing Speech:

It’s not much of a speech per say, but if you have invited someone to bless the wedding meal, this is the time for it – right after the welcome toast but before the dinner is served, obviously.

The Maid of Honor’s and Best Man Speeches:

If it’s a seated dinner, the right time for the Maid of Honor’s and the Best man’s speeches is right after the entrees have been served. This ensures that there will be no interruptions from the waitstaff for serving or clearing the meal.

If it’s not a seated dinner, then wait until all the guests have picked something to chomp on from the buffet table (or the food truck), and the wait staff have stopped making the rounds. This makes sure that the speakers will have guests’ full attention.

The Newly Married Couple’s Speeches:

Even if you’re hesitant to give a full blown speech, it is expected that the newlyweds will at least take a minute to thank their parents and guests who are gathered together to celebrate the beginning of your new life. You can give this welcome toast right after your Maid of Honor and the Best Man are finished with their toasts, or you can give your thanks right before you cut the wedding cake.

If you’re wondering about the right duration of a wedding speech, 3 to 5 minutes is the sweet spot. Also, let respective people know that they will be speaking at the toast time, so they can prepare a speech in advance.

The Most Glamorous Dallas Skyline Wedding

May 14, 2017

DFW Skyline Wedding

When you think of glamorous weddings, choosing the right venue and backdrop is a crucial element.

Memories made here are sure to last a lifetime and it’s the little details that count. Choosing the right venue is not only important for photography and videography, but the right venue sets the tone for the entire evening. The Empire Room understands this and has become a renowned name when it comes to a stylish Dallas Skyline Wedding.

Dallas Skyline Wedding – A Breathtaking view

At The Empire Room Dallas have been a part of a number of wedding creations where we were able to bring couples’ wedding dreams and visions to reality.

Iconic buildings with huge windows, overlooking the serene Dallas skyline is made possible with our spacious, functional outdoor patio space.

Check out these wedding planning tips:

Food and wine:

Weddings are all about celebrations and what better way to celebrate the couple’s existence into the bond of marriage than with great food and wine! Our catering sister-company, Gils Catering provides the best! From canapés to appetizers, main course and dessert, you name it and we will provide you with foods to tantalize your taste buds.

When it comes to wine and champagne, it all depends on the couple’s preference. The key is to make it your own!

Floral Décor:

Flowers add an element and grace to any wedding event. We advise couples to select flowers depending on seasonal availability. This allows you to splurge without worrying about hefty price tags associated with the imported variety.

Seating and table arrangements:

Depending on the couple’s preference and guest lists, we are able to accommodate seating and table arrangements in such a way that guests have enough room to walk around and mingle with one another, while still taking in the Dallas skyline view.

The Empire Room Dallas is here to provide customers with a wedding experience like no other. We value our Dallas based clientele in the highest regard and for this reason have provided couples with weddings worth remembering.

Wedding Knowledge: Do Couples Tend to Look Alike?

May 7, 2017

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Ever looked at a couple and wondered if it’s just you or do they look alike? Well, it is not just you. Couples, as odd as it sounds, tend to look alike.

Science now supports this theory by stating that the longer you are with your partner, the more you tend to resemble them. Science refers to this seemingly impossible and unrealistic phenomenon as the convergence of appearance.

Wedding Knowledge from the Empire Room

The chances of ending up with someone who shares the same traits as you are high; regardless of the fact that you two looked nothing like to begin with.

The dating world involves much more than visual appeal or chemical spark. In fact, we tend to gravitate towards people who are indeed like us in more than one way be it age, education, height, etc.

This explains why an educated person will most likely end up with another educated individual most probably from the same field of study. Similarity, however, also bases itself on genetics, including facial features and structure.

A 1987 study at the University of Michigan on facial likeness revealed that sharing life experiences leads to similar lines on faces. There is a subtle shift in facial contours and wrinkles with the progression of time.

Another deduction made involved the physiological phenomenon of aging. With age, distinct features happen to fade away. Thus, the longer a couple stays together, the greater the chances that they will look alike.

A popular theory known as emotional face-mirroring, states that we imitate the people we spend the most time with. This is referred to as unconscious mirroring and it allows us to feel a stronger emotional bond and feel one with the group. Evidence reveals that genetic similarity contributes heavily to a happy marriage.

So tell us, are you and your soon to be spouse already starting to blend together?

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