The Dallas Arboretum has long been on our shortlist for ceremony locations. It's beautiful, it's serene, and it's popular too--during the spring you can't throw a skipping stone without hitting a flower-festooned bride. Still, after getting more details on wedding rentals, we've decided to take a pass. Man, I should have given up on that place when they started charging $10 to get in.
Several gardens are available for ceremony-only rentals, at prices ranging up to $1000. (On the low end, $200 buys a gazebo for an hour, no seating, 10 guests maximum. ) Reception facilities start at $2500 base rental fee and go up from there. Also, depending on the location, the number of guests, and whether alcohol is served, the Arboretum may require the hosts to add valets and DPD officers to the payroll. Oh, and you can't bring in your own caterer. You have to choose from among the Arboretum's ten or so "approved caterers."
The bright side for brides: The Arboretum will allow non-commercial bridal photography (Sarah: "How generous of them!") during regular business hours with paid admission.
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