5 Great Places to Have an Outdoor Wedding in North Texas

With spring in full swing, love is definitely in the air, which means many couples may be looking for the perfect place to host a wedding next year. The good news is that the Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to a number of outstanding wedding venues, including many outdoor venues that allow couples and their guests to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Texas. Here is a look at just a few of the best outdoor wedding venues the area has to offer.

Ruthe Jackson Center

Located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro area, the 32,000-square-foot Ruthe Jackson Center is recognized for its southern charm. While the indoor facility could serve as a great location for a wedding, the center’s Wedding Garden is the ideal location for an outdoor wedding. Featuring garden paths, ponds and even a fountain, the Garden at the Ruthe Jackson Center also offers plenty of outdoor seating for wedding guests. The indoor facilities boast the latest in audio-visual technology and a spacious dance floor, while food and beverage are provided by an experienced caterer. The Ruthe Jackson Center is located at 3113 S. Carrier Parkway in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden offers an abundance of outdoor wedding space, including a 7.5-acre Japanese Garden boasting cherry trees, magnolias, Japanese maples, bamboo, English Ivy, bridges and ponds with Koi fish. The Pavilion, which is located near a Koi pond and capable of accommodating up to 200 people, offers four covered areas and a kitchen/bar area. The facility also offers a Moon Viewing Deck, a Mikoshi Deck, a waterfall overlook and a Hill Arbor. Each of these venues is meant to accommodate smaller wedding ceremonies. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is located at 3400 Japanese Garden Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas.

Hidden Springs

With its rustic yet elegant atmosphere, Hidden Springs offers a natural outdoor environment for the wedding ceremony while its 9,000-square-foot reception hall is capable of accommodating up to 320 people. The facility boasts a large dance floor and stage as well as an indoor projector and projector screen. Hidden Springs is located at 5430 Wildcat Road in Aubrey, Texas.

Cross Creek Ranch

Cross Creek Ranch features three outdoor wedding locations, all of which can be reached from the log cabin where the reception takes place. For an added touch of elegance, guests enter the cabin via a lighted arched bridge. In case of inclement weather, the wedding ceremony can be moved indoors to a spot in front of a massive stone fireplace. Cross Creek Ranch is located at 3406 Dublin Road in Parker, Texas.

Poetry Springs

Characterized by its rustic elegance, Poetry Springs offers a fully-customizable outdoor setting paired with an indoor venue for the reception. Poetry Springs is located at 10227 CR 2426 in Poetry, Texas. The sister venue of Heritage Springs is located at 2600 Hitching Post Trail in Anna, Texas.

While it is probably too late to book one of these locations for a spring or summer wedding in 2015, this is a great time to start visiting the venues to choose the right one for a 2016 wedding. Contact us today to learn more about Grand Prairie homes and what this area has to offer.

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