The Ruthe Jackson Center

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $12,000

Guest capacity

Up to 425 seated guests

About this venue

Located centrally in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex, the Ruthe Jackson Center provides a convenient location for your next event. At Ruthe Jackson Center, we are proud to be able to host events large and small. Our flexible floor plan layouts ensure that your event will be perfect in every way.

Best of Zola 2026

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-425

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
3113 S Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Our event spaces

The Garden

Nestled within our stone walls, you will find an oasis perfect for the Garden Wedding of your dreams!

Pristine landscaping, garden paths, tranquil waters, koi fish, and a splashing fountain will fill your senses with quiet beauty for your wedding.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

13,425

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Garden lighting including 2 firepits, our gazebo chandelier, wall uplighting, and thousands of twinkle lights in the trees! Garden sound system including 1 mic. 250 white garden chairs

Room cost

Entire facility is booked as we only hold one event per day

The Ballroom

The perfect, spacious, blank-canvas reception space!

At over 8,500 column-free square feet, the ballroom is the largest of the venue’s rooms. With a movable wall, enhanced acoustical panels, built-in screen and audio, three exquisite seven-foot imported crystal chandeliers, rich wall coverings, and a beautiful arched window, these rooms add a touch of elegance to any event.

Guest capacity

Up to 425 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

8,515

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Tables & Chairs, Dance Floor

Room cost

Entire facility is booked as we only hold one event per day

The Garden

Nestled within our stone walls, you will find an oasis perfect for the Garden Wedding of your dreams!

Pristine landscaping, garden paths, tranquil waters, koi fish, and a splashing fountain will fill your senses with quiet beauty for your wedding.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 400 Standing

Square footage

13,425

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Garden lighting including 2 firepits, our gazebo chandelier, wall uplighting, and thousands of twinkle lights in the trees! Garden sound system including 1 mic. 250 white garden chairs

Room cost

Entire facility is booked as we only hold one event per day

The Ballroom

The perfect, spacious, blank-canvas reception space!

At over 8,500 column-free square feet, the ballroom is the largest of the venue’s rooms. With a movable wall, enhanced acoustical panels, built-in screen and audio, three exquisite seven-foot imported crystal chandeliers, rich wall coverings, and a beautiful arched window, these rooms add a touch of elegance to any event.

Guest capacity

Up to 425 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

8,515

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Tables & Chairs, Dance Floor

Room cost

Entire facility is booked as we only hold one event per day

Available services that can be provided by The Ruthe Jackson Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

The Ruthe Jackson Center menu options

$26-32 per guest

Standard Menu

Includes a choice of one salad, one entrée, two sides, rolls & butter. Iced tea, coffee & water included. All standard dinnerware is included. Please inquire for a downloadable PDF menu.

  • See "premium menu" and "bar menu" for other menu options. We can accommodate all dietary restrictions!
$40-42 per guest

Premium Menu

This selection includes a choice of two passed hors d'oeuvres, one salad, one or two entrées, two sides, rolls & butter. All water, iced tea, & coffee included as well as standard dinnerware. Please inquire for a downloadable PDF menu.

  • See "standard menu" and "bar menu" for other menu options. We can accommodate all dietary restrictions!
$15-34 per guest

Bar Menu

We offer 3 ways to handle the bar at our venue. We do not have bar minimums. Please inquire for a downloadable PDF menu.

    Reviews

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    8 reviews

    • RT

      Rita T.

      Rating: 5
      •May 13, 2026

      Beautiful Venue

      We had such an amazing experience with our wedding venue from start to finish. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding day. The staff was professional, attentive, and truly made us feel cared for throughout the entire process. Communication was always prompt, and they worked hard to make sure everything came together smoothly. Our guests continuously complimented how gorgeous the venue was, and the overall service helped make our day feel so special and memorable. We are incredibly grateful for all the effort that went into making our wedding such a beautiful celebration. Thank you for helping create memories we will cherish forever!

      Cheryl Allgood•May 14, 2026

      Thank you for the wonderful review, Rita! The entire RJC team is thrilled to hear we could help make your wedding day so special. It was a true pleasure working with you and Manny. Wishing you both all the best!

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      Emily

      Rating: 5
      •Apr 27, 2026

      Beautiful dream wedding

      We hosted our wedding at Ruthe Jackson and it was exactly what we envisioned. It is a stunning, unique space that offers a very classy and elegant feel. The staff was so accommodating to our last-minute changes and truly made us feel like VIPs throughout the weekend. The intimacy of the space made our wedding day incredibly heartwarming. We are so happy we chose this venue! The staff, particularly Dhara, went above and beyond to make sure our day went seamlessly. She and her staff were professional, responsive, and handled all the logistics so we didn't have to stress. I would absolutely recommend this place for any type of occasion top tier service overall!!

      Cheryl Allgood•Apr 29, 2026

      Thank you for your incredibly kind review, Emily! Hearing about the positive impact we had on your wedding day means the world to our entire RJC team. We absolutely loved working with you in making this day special for you and your families. Wishing you all the best!

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      Menalee

      Rating: 5
      •Dec 5, 2025

      Wedding at RJC

      We had our wedding at RJC on 11/2025. We got many compliments on the ballroom. RJC has an elegant ballroom and a garden. Dhara was great at coordinating everything. She made sure the wedding day goes smoothly as possible. Highly recommend.

      Cheryl Allgood•Apr 29, 2026

      Thank you for your incredibly kind review, Menalee! Hearing about the positive impact we had on your wedding day means the world to our entire RJC team. We absolutely loved working with you and Nisal in making this day truly special. Wishing you all the best!

    • BD

      Blessing D.

      Rating: 5
      •Sep 2, 2025

      Amazing Venue

      Ruthe Jackson was truly a dream venue. I enjoyed working with this facility from the beginning of my search until the event was done. The ambience and the space was truly amazing. My guests keep talking about how much they enjoyed the venue. Dhara the venue coordinator was exceptional, she was always on hand to answer questions and helped to make sure things went smoothly. I will definitely recommend this venue to others and will also come back to this event center whenever I have anything doing. 5 star experience overall

      Cheryl Allgood•Sep 3, 2025

      Thank you for your incredibly kind review, Joshua and Blessing! Hearing about the positive impact we had on your wedding day means the world to our entire RJC team. We absolutely loved working with you both, your energy and enthusiasm made every interaction so special. Wishing you all the best!

    • KR

      Karla R.

      Rating: 5
      •Aug 30, 2025

      Amazing venue!

      We chose the Ruthe Jackson center for our wedding venue and we could not be happier! Not only is the venue beautiful & spacious, the food catering company they work with has delicious food. Our cocktail hour food & champagne wall were a huge hit. Cheryl, the venue coordinator was beyond helpful, she was on top of everything. We were truly able to enjoy the entire day knowing she was on top of everything. We couldn’t be happier with how our special day turned out.

      Cheryl Allgood•Sep 15, 2025

      Thank you for your incredibly kind review, Karla! Hearing about the positive impact we had on your wedding day means the world to our entire RJC team. We absolutely loved working with you, your energy and enthusiasm made every interaction so special. Wishing you all the best!

    Preferred vendors of The Ruthe Jackson Center

    Band/DJ
    Leforce Entertainment - Dan Reynolds
    Dallas, TX
    Photographer
    Deven Ashley Photography + Videography
    Plano, TX
    Cakes & desserts
    Cake-Aholics Bakery
    Florist
    The Flower Market On 7Th
    Fort Worth, TX
    Since we handle all catering and bar services in house, the total wedding cost at the Ruthe Jackson Center is the rental rate + catering/bar. The exact cost is dependent on a number of factors such as your guest count and catering/bar preferences.
    Our available dates are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. A $1,000 booking deposit and signed contract is required to reserve the date.
    Space reservation fees and all payments made, regardless of due date, are non-transferable and non-refundable if you cancel your event.
    The rental time varies depending on the day of the week that you book. With booking our space, you will get an access time and a listed event time. Access time is the time that you and your vendors have access to the building. Event time is the maximum number of hours that are included in your rental for your actual event. Event time is the start of your ceremony to the end of your reception.
    We do not allow outside catering. RJC would be happy to try to accommodate any special requests for your menu. If there is food that RJC is unable to accommodate for traditional or cultural reasons we will advise you on the options that are offered.
    RJC holds a liquor license and is responsible for all liquor served on the premises. For this reason, it is against the law to bring outside alcohol into the building. We do offer many, flexible bar options with no minimums!
    Yes, we have plenty of self-parking spaces to accommodate events with guest counts up to 425!
    January, February, & August
    March, April, May, June, July, September, October, and November, December
    Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible.

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