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Best small wedding venues in Dallas, TX

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Compare Small Wedding Venues in Dallas's Uptown and Bishop Arts

Looking for small wedding venues in Dallas? Intimate celebrations thrive in this vibrant city, where you can exchange vows in a cozy Bishop Arts gallery, a rooftop overlooking the Katy Trail, or a charming garden estate tucked away in Highland Park. From the leafy neighborhoods of Lakewood to the creative energy of Deep Ellum, small Dallas wedding venues offer the perfect blend of personality and elegance without the overwhelming scale of larger ballrooms. Whether you're drawn to modern urban spaces or rustic ranch settings, these smaller venues let you create a genuinely personal celebration where every guest feels close to the action. Explore curated small wedding venues in Dallas and find the intimate space that matches your vision for a meaningful day.

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The Gaston Quick responder
Starts at $4,500

The Gaston

Dallas, TX
80 guests
5.0

Dreaming of a beautiful, intimate wedding full of sophisticated charm and romance? The Gaston is that unique Texas wedding venue you’ve been looking for — an immaculately designed space to wow guests while making them feel at home. The Gaston is a rare Dallas gem where historic character meets edgy, elegant design. Our Speakeasy Lounge, sunroom, and indoor gathering spaces will wow guests with bespoke furnishings and lovely attention to detail, while our outdoor Garden transforms into a gorgeous space for ceremony, celebrations, and dancing. It’s our goal to make your day as beautiful as you and your partner’s future together.

“The Gaston, have become dear to us over the years with hosting and planning many events there. Their attention to...” — ArtisDri Productions , 1 year ago

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Brake & Clutch Warehouse
Starts at $4,500

Brake & Clutch Warehouse

Dallas, TX
320 guests
4.7

This 1930's warehouse was historically Brake & Clutch Service Company. Keeping the original name and character throughout, the space has been renovated into a wedding and event space perfect for your next event! Located on Main Street and Exposition Avenue near Downtown Dallas. The venue opened in 2017 and is operated by a mom and two daughters that created this space specifically for special events. The high ceilings, industrial vibe and high-end finish out lend itself to styles both simple and elegant and everything in between.

“WHAT AN ABSOLUTE JOY the wonderful ladies at B&C made this entire experience. Apart from what is obvious (that being,...” — Kailey A., 2 years ago

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The Carlisle Room Quick responder
Starts at $15,000

The Carlisle Room

Dallas, TX
250 guests
5.0

The Carlisle Room is located in the historic and newly renovated Lone Star Gas building in the heart of downtown Dallas. Originally built in 1932, The Lone Star Gas building is a combination of traditional Art Deco style and modern luxury. This historic room is 5,500 square feet of pure opulence featuring 20 foot ceilings, original marble walls and terrazzo floors.

“The Carlisle Room was the perfect venue for our wedding. From the beginning, their communication was consistently quick...” — Chyna L., 10 months ago

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Krimson Park Quick responder
Starts at $3,000

Krimson Park

Dallas, TX
400 guests
5.0

Welcome to Krimson Park, an industrial chic event venue nestled in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Historic District. With a spacious capacity for up to 400 guests and seating accommodations for 300, Krimson Park is the perfect setting for weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate events. Our venue offers an 800 sq. ft. private bridal suite, complete with a luxurious vanity bar for five, providing the ultimate preparation space for your big day. The groomsmen haven’t been forgotten either—an equally impressive 800 sq. ft. suite ensures everyone can get ready in comfort and style. Additionally, our large onsite prep kitchen is ready to meet the needs of your caterers. At Krimson Park, we combine modern sophistication with the charm of a historic district, offering a stunning backdrop to make your event unforgettable. Book with us and create memories that will last a lifetime! Tour now for pre-construction tours and discounts on events and media!

“Krimson Park was the perfect venue for our wedding day. From the beginning, Iman and Jeremy were on top of things, very...” — Roseana S., 1 year ago

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Warwick Melrose - Dallas Quick responder
Starts at $10,000

Warwick Melrose - Dallas

Dallas, TX
300 guests
5.0

Warwick Melrose - Dallas is a historic hotel located in Dallas, Texas. This elegant setting features both indoor and outdoor venues for your wedding weekend. The tenured staff is dedicated to making your dreams come true and will bring your vision to life. Warwick Melrose was built in 1924 and offers luxurious accommodations with modern amenities.

“The Warwick Melrose - Dallas is an exceptional wedding venue that I highly recommend. From the knowledgeable,...” — Christen W., 1 year ago

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Gatherings
Starts at $2,500

Gatherings

Dallas, TX
120 guests
5.0

Large interior with a built-in bar and focal chandelier. Floor to ceiling garage doors that open to the outdoors. Large covered outdoor patio area as well. A true blank canvas just waiting to showcase your individual personality!

“I hosted a graduation party at Gatherings and had a fantastic experience. The space was clean, beautifully set up, and...” — Angela C., 10 months ago

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Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown
Starts at $15,000

Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown

Dallas, TX
220 guests
5.0

Nestled in the fashionable Uptown neighborhood, Hotel ZaZa Dallas offers business and leisure travelers an inspiring hotel experience with extensive perks. Striking the perfect accord between Mediterranean elegance and comfortable chic, this unique choice among Dallas boutique hotels offers exquisite guestrooms and concept suites, award-winning dining at Dragonfly restaurant, a nightlife scene and a relaxing day spa.

“When my (now) husband and I were looking for a wedding venue, we knew we wanted to get married at ZaZa the second we...” — Sara, 1 year ago

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Pegasus City Brewery
Starts at $3,800

Pegasus City Brewery

Dallas, TX
150 guests
5.0

Every celebration needs a place with real character — not a beige ballroom. That’s what Pegasus City has been for our regulars since day one — and it’s what we want your event to feel like, too. We host private events inside a historic 1931 Art Deco building in Downtown Dallas — the original lobby of the Dallas Power & Light electric company headquarters. Warm lighting, real character, and a room that doesn’t need much dressing up because the space already tells its own story. Add our large patio, with its views out into the city, and you’ve got a backdrop no banquet hall can fake. Whether you’re planning a rehearsal dinner, a wedding reception, a full wedding, or a welcome party, we treat your event the way we treat everything else here: with genuine care and zero pretense.

“We used Pegasus City Brewery as our welcome party. The iconic Dallas Pegasus was great icon for the out of town guests....” — Alexandra D., 2 years ago

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The Adolphus Hotel
Starts at $10,000

The Adolphus Hotel

Dallas, TX
350 guests
5.0

Celebrate one of the most important moments of your life at The Adolphus, which has more than a hundred years of experience creating cherished memories. Turn your wedding dreams into real-life fairytales at a hotel designed after a grand English manor and Beaux Arts German castle. Since opening in 1912, the Adolphus has served as a Dallas icon and an integral part of the city’s history and culture. In its recent restoration, the hotel’s storied past is both celebrated and re-imagined, creating a sense of discovery at every turn.

“Huge shout-out to the French Room at the Adolphus! My wife had her Bridal Luncheon here and everyone had a blast. It was...” — Jake D., 8 months ago

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Hotel Crescent Court Quick responder

Hotel Crescent Court

Dallas, TX
200 guests
5.0

Hotel Crescent Court is a full-service hotel wedding venue located in Dallas, Texas. The hotel strives to deliver the fairy-tale wedding you have always imagined at this quintessentially Texan venue. The luxury hotel melds sophistication, heritage, and undeniable charm among the many ballrooms, salons, and spaces where you can host your ceremony and reception or any of your other wedding-related events.

“Crescent has the most amazing team for weddings and events. Everyone makes whatever is necessary to make a dream come...” — NANCY PITRELLI, 5 years ago

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El Fenix Downtown
Starts at $1,500

El Fenix Downtown

Dallas, TX
400 guests
5.0

Our event venue is a beautifully preserved historical building, exuding Spanish charm with its rustic architecture, vibrant tilework, and warm, inviting ambiance—perfect for unforgettable celebrations.

“From the moment we first reached out to El Fenix Downtown, their team was incredibly strategic, friendly and...” — Kelly, 1 year ago

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Henry Dallas
Starts at $3,000

Henry Dallas

Dallas, TX
50 guests
5.0

With a coffee shop, full-service restaurant and bar, and rooftop highlighting the Dallas skyline, The Henry is ideal for hosting a private dining event or party. Whether you choose the private dining room, upstairs bar, or large patio, our four spaces can provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Infused with effortless style and Gatsby-era grace, every corner of our restaurant is bursting with charm and energy. Whether you’re planning a celebratory brunch, a rehearsal dinner, or a cocktail party made extra special with drinks from the bar, The Greatest Neighborhood Restaurant is a place where your guests can settle in and savor every detail.

“We have had multiple events at The Henry and we will continue to have special events at The Henry. Brittany and her...” — Melanie L., 1 year ago

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How we choose these small wedding venues

Zola builds this page from its own marketplace data: vendor listings, Zola couples’ reviews, the Zola Wedding Cost Index (ZWCI), and Zola’s 2026 Wedding Spend Survey of 720 couples. Every price on the page comes from that data.

The wedding venues shown are based in or near Dallas and manage their own listing on Zola.

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FAQs about small wedding venues in Dallas, TX

For a 100-guest wedding in Dallas, couples can expect to spend around $27,500 to $41,200 on their total wedding budget, according to the Zola Wedding Cost Index. Small wedding venues in Dallas typically start from $1,500 to $10,000 based on Zola marketplace data, with a median starting price of around $3,800. Beyond the venue, your largest budget categories will likely include:

  • Florists: around $5,100
  • Catering: around $4,200
  • Bar services: around $3,400

For truly intimate celebrations with 50 guests, you're looking at a total budget of around $16,500 to $24,800, with venue costs starting from $2,300 to $3,500.

Dallas offers small wedding venues across three main capacity tiers. For intimate gatherings of 50 guests or fewer, you'll find 4 venues starting from around $1,700, perfect for elopements or micro-weddings with budgets of around $16,500 to $24,800. Medium-sized spaces accommodating 51 to 150 guests are available at 7 venues starting from around $4,600, ideal for couples planning celebrations with 100 guests and budgets of around $27,500 to $41,200. Larger small venues that can host 150 or more guests include 13 options starting from around $8,000, suitable for couples with 150-guest celebrations and budgets of around $37,800 to $56,600. All pricing is based on Zola marketplace data and represents starting rates before customization.

Downtown Dallas and its surrounding neighborhoods offer excellent options for intimate weddings. Uptown is particularly popular for small celebrations, with its walkable streets, upscale dining, and easy access to Katy Trail—perfect for wedding day portraits. The historic Bishop Arts District brings a creative, artsy vibe with its charming boutiques and murals that make stunning backdrops. Deep Ellum offers an edgier aesthetic for couples seeking industrial-chic spaces with character. The Gaston, rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, starts at $4,500 and is praised by guests for exceptional attention to detail. For a luxurious downtown experience, Warwick Melrose - Dallas offers refined elegance starting at $10,000.

Warwick Melrose - Dallas leads the pack with a perfect 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews and pricing starting at $10,000. One guest praised it as "an exceptional wedding venue" with knowledgeable staff. The Gaston also earns a 5.0 rating from 5 reviews, starting at $4,500, with couples highlighting the team's attention to detail across multiple events. The Carlisle Room rounds out the top tier with 5.0 stars from 3 reviews and starting prices of $15,000. A recent couple called it "the perfect venue" and specifically praised the team's consistently quick communication throughout the planning process.

Catering policies vary widely among Dallas small wedding venues. Many historic and upscale properties maintain exclusive relationships with preferred caterers or in-house culinary teams, while industrial loft spaces and art galleries in Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts tend to offer more flexibility for outside vendors. Before booking, ask about minimum food and beverage spends—these can range from $2,000 to $8,000 depending on guest count and day of the week. BYOB policies are particularly important in Texas, where liquor licensing can be complex; some venues allow you to bring wine and beer but require purchasing spirits through their bar service. Always inquire about kitchen access, serving equipment, and whether the venue charges vendor fees. With catering averaging around $4,200 for 100 guests based on Zola marketplace data, understanding these policies upfront can significantly impact your budget.

Many small wedding venues offer flexible catering policies, though it varies significantly by venue type. Private estates, art galleries, and community spaces often allow you to bring your own caterer or alcohol, which can help you control costs and personalize your menu. However, restaurants, wineries, and all-inclusive venues typically require you to use their in-house catering services.

When evaluating catering flexibility, ask about corkage fees (usually around $15-$35, according to the Zola Wedding Cost Index per bottle), outside vendor fees, and kitchen access. Some venues that prohibit outside catering may still allow you to bring your own wine or beer with a fee. According to Zola marketplace data across 944 small venues, the median starting price is around $4,000, but venues with full catering flexibility often have higher minimums to offset lost food and beverage revenue. Always clarify minimum spend requirements upfront, as they can range from a few thousand dollars on weekdays to significantly more on peak weekend dates.

Last updated: October 2026