Our beloved Dallas-Fort Worth Venues play such an important role in what we do and our couples’ special day! We want to begin featuring some of our favorite spaces and locations to really give you an inside look into what makes these venues so special and how we can we can work together to really transform the space into your own stunning wedding design!
Today, we’re kicking things off with The Laurel. This lovely all-in-one space is a gorgeous backdrop for both ceremony & reception and has a very warm, welcoming aesthetic that is easy to personalize with your color palette and style!
From bold, colorful weddings to neutral, classic designs, anything and everything looks lovely here!
Let’s talk more with Ellen from the team at The Laurel and the space and what she loves most about hosting events there!
The Laurel is such a gorgeous space! Give us the stats!
We have over 13,000 square feet of indoor space at The Laurel. We have an indoor chapel, outdoor ceremony space, spacious patio and Great Hall for the integral parts of your big day, as well as some comfy suites and green room for your vendors.
We also include exclusive use of the venue, 35 different colors of linens, Day of Coordination, Boxwood Catering, etc. Our goal is to provide as much as we can while still giving our couples and their vendors the space to put their personality on the venue!
What is your favorite feature of your venue? Is there anywhere specific you wish more couples would incorporate florals?
There are too many to name! From the stunning trusses, and oversized fireplaces to the hidden creek bed, but our favorite overall feature is how The Laurel feels like home to our couples, their guests and vendors! We love seeing how couples make the venue their own and it’s amazing how floral can transform the feeling of any space they touch.
Share a favorite memory of a previous event at your space!
We have so many! One of our favorite moments at every event is right after the ceremony, when we greet our couples with a glass of champagne and see the joy on their faces as they toast to their new lives together. We wish we could bottle those moments of absolute joy!
What should couples looking for their venue come prepared with when doing site-visits?
An open mind of how a space could work for them and their vision. Couples should have what’s most important to them as a couple in front of mind. Are you looking for a feeling? A great ceremony space? A team you connect with? What are your non-negotiables? From there you can see the potential of any space you are walking into.
In the Post-Covid world, what should couples know when planning their wedding?
First of all, we hear you and we understand! This is such an exciting time in your lives and it should be celebrated! Communication is key, be sure and book with vendors that have an open line of communication and that you feel comfortable with! They will help you navigate through the uncertainty.
What trends and/or styles are you really looking forward to seeing in your space?
All of them! Seeing how each couple transforms the space is so exciting! We love how we are seeing more bold colors for 2021, as well as the incorporation of their furry friends. Whether they are there as the ring bearer or have a specialty cocktail in their honor, we never tire of seeing their sweet pets along for the ride.
If there is anything else you feel compelled to share, feel free!
Boxwood Hospitality exists to create exceptional experiences in boutique environments. We believe in southern hospitality and that the expertise and depth of our team is unmatched. When you book with our team, you join the Boxwood family.
Photography Credits: Sarah E Photography and Menary Weddings
