Elmwood Gardens

Elmwood Gardens is equal parts historic farm venue and the perfect regional destination convenient for all locations in the in the greater Dallas, Texas area. Being out countryside is the new in to dance the night away. This whimsical Gatsby- esque venue features rustic elements and rolling vistas where couples can wed, dine, and commemorate. Charmingly idyllic gazebos, fountains, flora and fauna await you at Elmwood Gardens via a lusciously scenic two-hour drive from downtown Dallas.

Facilities and Capacity
This venue welcomes a maximum of 300 guests for a couple’s wedding. At Elmwood Gardens, couples have numerous scenic wedding locations for their event. There are four ceremony-specific sites at this venue. There is a Wedding Walk, where couples walk down the aisle beneath the beams of a rustic wooden frame to a garden gazebo. At this ornate metal gazebo couples can exchange vows and begin their lives together. There is also a Stonewood Garden. At this location couples will find massive stones and boulders as well as a stone-laden water garden with a waterfall as their backdrop. This is a beautiful natural space for a couple’s wedding, completely unique to these gardens. There is also an open-air chapel, with a wooden frame and bell as the backdrop, and the Doors to Forever at the Trees of Faith, that couples may choose for their ceremony. Following the ceremony couples can take photos throughout these picturesque gardens. Fountains, flowers and foliage all await. Receptions can then take place in the Grand Texas Hall, capable of accommodating 300 guests for dinner with a dance floor. This antique country structure includes wooden ceilings, hardwood floors, and romantic lighting for a couple’s reception.

Services Offered
Couples will find many helpful services at their disposal when they host their wedding at Elmwood Gardens. Staff members assist with setup of the event, while couples get ready for their day in a bridal suite. Other services at this venue include:

• Cake
• Event planning
• Event rentals
• Lighting/sound
• Parking
• Shuttle
• Valet
  
  

Cuisine
Bartenders at this venue serve champagne for a toast and premium liquor from an open bar. Couples can have a signature drink at their reception and provide other varieties of outside alcohol to ensure they have their drink of choice for the night. Chefs cook up nearly every type of cuisine, from American to Caribbean and Indian to Mexican and everything in between. Gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian options can all be offered for guests with dietary restrictions. The menu items for a couple’s reception can be served in the following catering styles:

• Buffet
• Cake
• Cake cutting
• Cocktail reception
• Dessert
• Family style
• Hors d'oeuvres
• Outside cake
• Plated
• Servers
• Stations
• Tastings
  
  

Other Services
Not only can couples host a ceremony and reception at this venue, they can also use it for a bridal shower or engagement party. For any occasion, they will find event items and rentals that include the usual tables and chairs with chair covers and a dance floor, but also:

• Aisle markers
• Aisle runners
• Altar/arches
• Audio equipment
• Centerpieces
• Decor
• Drapery
• Furniture
• Lighting
• Photo booth
• Tent accessories
• Tents