Dallas Wedding Photography: Dallas Wedding Venues

Hey, sorry for the two day absence on the blog. The camping trip and subsequent cleaning up afterwords has kept me busy. I have a couple of things to cover in this blog so I will jump right to it.

First I want to introduce you to Ebby & Lina and welcome them to John Leonard Photography's extended family! Krista and I will be shooting their wedding next month. I am really looking forward to it. It will be the first time I have shot an Indian wedding. It is going to be gorgeous. I want to thank them for hiring me. It always means so much to me every time someone trusts me with their wedding day. So THANK YOU! And here is the lovely couple.

On with the meat of this post I guess. I have been keeping my eyeballs open for wedding venues that I find to be just visually spectacular and/or have some really cool deals going on.

First up: Off The Grid

I do not have images of the venue, but they are posted on their website. I'm going to give them an email and see if they will let me shoot some images there to show everyone here. But here is the description from the website.

The historic Dallas Power and Light Substation used to power the city street lights. The building has been restored and renamed OFF THE GRID.  It’s powered up and ready for your special event.

OFF THE GRID has 3 floors with up to 6,500 Sq/Ft and a large outdoor patio area and green space.  

 Check them out. It looks just perfect for the urban modern wedding with stunning views of Downtown Dallas.

Second Up: The City Club

First off, WOW! Stunning views from the 69th floor of the Bank Of America building in Downtown Dallas. Take a look at their website for a great photo slideshow. Here is what they say about it.

Located high atop the Bank of America Plaza Building, The City Club provides the most breathtaking views of the City. The floor to ceiling windows that surround The City Club, offer a 360 degree panoramic view that definitely creates a romantic setting for your special day. 

Hosting up to 500pp, The City Club provides the perfect setting for your Wedding Ceremony, Reception and Rehearsal Dinner. In the finest tradition, The City Club has enjoyed a long-standing reputation in Dallas for its high quality of service and culinary skills. Let us customize an unforgettable menu that is sure to “wow” you and your guests.

 Third Up: The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

Well, what need I say...."Putting On The Ritz". Now it obviously is not the cheapest venue in the world, but it does offer all inclusive luxury at a not to unreasonable per person price. I stumbled upon a new promotion they are running in conjunction with The Ritz-Carlton, London. i found this information on LoveTripper.com, I am quoting this from their site:

Truly a match made in heaven, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and The Ritz London have collaborated to unveil a new nuptial offering which allows lovebirds to say “I do” in Dallas, then fly away for a London honeymoon.

A first for the two hotels, the partnership provides a combined wedding andhoneymoon experience offered as a complimentary upgrade for couples who purchase The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas’ Ritz-Carlton Royalty wedding package, which requires a minimum of 400 guests with a contracted rooms and premium food and beverage commitment.

Priced at $275 per guest, The Ritz-Carlton Royalty Wedding Package offers:

• Rose petal turndown in a Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Luxury Suite for the wedding night.

• Two deluxe Rooms for the parents of the newlyweds.

• Access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Level for for the bride and groom and their respective parents.

• The opportunity to unwind with a gift certificate for a couple’s massage, courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Spa.

• $500 credit for botanical beauty though Bella Flora of Dallas.

• A chance to relive the romance with a first wedding anniversary certificate for a one-night stay in a Deluxe Suite.

• A wine pour and custom-designed Ritz-Carlton, Dallas wedding cake, which is part of a four-course reception dinner that also includes a four-hour premium bar package.

• Guests can greet the sunrise at an all-night “Afterglow” party.

After the wedding day festivities, here are a few of the honeymoon highlights the newly-pronounced husband and wife will enjoy at The Ritz London:

• Round-trip flight for two between Dallas and London.

• The Ritz London’s Rolls Royce Phantom will take twosomes from the airport to the hotel.

• A four-night stay at The Ritz London.

• A Full English breakfast every morning.

• Accompanied by a private guide, couples can enjoy a day of sightseeing in style in The Ritz Rolls Royce Phantom, which will take the newlyweds to London’s top tourist attractions including The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, The Palace of Westminster and Kensington Palace.

• An individual consultation with John Williams, MBE, the hotel’s Executive Chef, and Thomas Sorcinelli, the hotel’s Head Sommelier, to create a unique six course dinner paired with fine wines.

• A shopping spree for souvenirs of their stay during a personalized guided shopping tour of Bond Street.

• A Champagne Afternoon Tea for two in The Ritz’s renowned Palm Court, followed by a visit to a London theatre show of the couple’s choice.

• Newlyweds will be dazzled by the diamonds at private viewing of Ritz Fine Jewellery’s latest collection.

• Complimentary membership, during stay, of The Ritz Club and Casino.

• Couples can drink a toast to their happiness during a “Champagne Flight” in a private capsule on The London Eye Ferris wheel.
The Ritz-Carlton Royalty wedding package is one of three comprehensive new wedding packages offered by The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. Entitled Southern Chic, Texas Traditions and Ritz-Carlton Royalty, the three wedding packages are priced beginning at $125 per person, with differing complimentary honeymoon offers applying to some of these options as well.

So you get a spa, honeymoon accommodations in London, an upscale venue, reception, gourmet meal, and wedding cake for $275 per guest. OK, not cheap, but serious luxury!

I'm going to keep looking for great places and updating on a regular basis so keep checking back!