Clark Gardens is a park overflowing with garden areas for a couple’s wedding in the greater Dallas, Texas region. This whimsical and elegant venue has abundant fountains and flowers, as well as pavilions and even a wedding chapel where couples can marry. This venue is located nine minutes from the Lone Star Amphitheater, approximately 75 minutes from downtown Dallas.
Facilities and Capacity Couples can invite up to 300 guests to their wedding at Clark Gardens. This garden park, stretched out over 35 acres, offers 10 venues for couples’ weddings. The Bowling Green lawn is a classic outdoor grassy space. It is the perfect venue for an outdoor ceremony, with chairs set up right on the grass. A fragrant rose arbor borders this lawn, offering privacy and additional beauty. The Channel Garden is another beautiful garden space. This area features a reflecting pool with a magnificent fountain and tiered walkways. This paved area also includes cherub statues, flowers and shrubbery. It has two covered pavilions for ceremonies, cocktail hours or small receptions. The Chapel is a classic and elegant structure of sandstone, with colorful stained glass windows to let in natural light. Though it is a traditionally designed venue with pews and heavy wooden doors, the Chapel features central heating and air for a couple’s wedding, as well as a sound system. The Chapel Lawn is the perfect space for couples who want the tradition of a wedding chapel with the breezy freedom of the outdoors. This lawn features green grass and a red dirt aisle lined by bricks leading to a garden supported by a retaining wall of gorgeous stone. The East Tent is a permanently tented structure overlooking the Channel Garden. This elegant space is one of the most popular reception locations on the property. It features sides that can be open or closed, and interchangeable light fixtures. The Rose Pavilion is a romantic open-top pavilion and lawn space, perfect for ceremonies or receptions. Like the East Tent, the West Tent is a permanent structure on the grounds of this park, with similar amenities for more intimate wedding receptions. It sits among the iris and rose beds. Sitting in the middle of a lake fed by four waterfalls, couples will find The Lake Pavilion. This cedar facility can be reached by wooden bridge, and features white tables and chairs for a reception or cocktail hour. Oxbow Overlook sits on the banks of Oxbow Lake and is a lighted pavilion supported by rough natural wooden columns.
Services Offered Couples aren’t limited to ceremonies and receptions at Clark Gardens. They can rent the venues in this park for bridal showers, elopements, engagement parties and rehearsal dinners as well. Rehearsal dinners feature exclusive use of the venue. The gardens offer the following services for couples on their big day:
My wedding, like so many others in 2020, was postponed due to COVID. My now-husband and I decided that regardless of our postponement we still wanted to have our own private ceremony and get married. So we started scrambling to find a venue and figure out our back-up plan. We found Clark Gardens and instantly fell in love, the venue is beyond beautiful and everyone was so nice and willing to work with us to create the perfect day for us. When our wedding ceremony was just a week away our hearts broke to see rain in the forecast for our day. Stephanie and her team were so flexible and willing to work with us through our millions of questions and scrambling to find a back-up plan for if it rained (we were planning on the White Garden). On the day of, the Clark Gardens team was so accommodating and set up both areas for us, our spot in White Gardens and our back-up plan in the East Tent. We were fortunate enough that there was not a single raindrop on the day and our ceremony at White Garden was BEYOND beautiful. It was the most beautiful venue and we would choose it over again every time!!!
Sent on 01/18/2021
Clark Gardens's reply:
Brittany,
Thank you for the kindest words! You and your sweet husband were amazing to work with. We hate that there were so many obstacles along the way to your perfect day, but what a beautiful day it was. We loved every detail! Thank you for putting trust in our team to help make your day as wonderful as it can be! We wish you guys a lifetime of hippieness and love.
-Stephanie and CG Team
Jessica P.
· Married on 05/07/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Great Wedding Experience
We had such a great experience having our wedding at clark gardens, Stephanie was so friendly and helpful! The gardens are so beautiful it feel like a dream when you're there!
Sent on 05/25/2021
Clark Gardens's reply:
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for choosing Clark Gardens to host you and Isaac's big day! It was such a blessing to witness the love you two share. We are so happy your day was great! We hope to see you guys visit the gardens soon. We wish you both the happiest of marriages!
-Stephanie & CG Team
Margie R.
· Married on 05/01/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Clark Gardens
The setting is beautiful. The staff is helpful and accommodating. Through our planner, KC Cloud Events, we were able to make changes to the layout of the event in order to accommodate rain! We were very happy with our celebration.
Sent on 05/27/2021
Clark Gardens's reply:
Margie,
Thank you for the kind words! You guys were so incredible, and had the most gorgeous wedding display! We are so happy to have been a part of the special day! We wish Maggie & Nic a lifetime of love and happiness.
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$ 2000
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 2000
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$ 1500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 1500
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Describe your venue:
Garden
Park
Religious
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
What event items are available?
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables
Tents
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
July
August
1 Wedding Deal & Discount
Preferred Vendor Discount
Clark Gardens offers a $200.00 discount off venue packages when you book three or more preferred vendors. Working with our preferred vendors can ensure stress-free planning as they are familiar with our staff, policies, and venue facilities.
Team of Clark Gardens
Kaylee Stone
Director of Events
Kaylee is the Director of Events at Clark Gardens. She joined the team in March 2021. She graduated from Tarleton State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, emphasizing Public Relations and Event Management, in May 2021. Kaylee has always had a liking for events ever since she was a little girl. One of her favorite things to do was help her mom put together all of her birthday parties. In her free time, she loves to cook and try out new pasta recipes. She says her favorite thing about weddings is the reception, seeing the guest excited to celebrate the couple.
The Gardens are simply amazing. I am honored to provide Cake and Catering services to this venue. This venue is absolutely gorgous and has so many areas to have your wedding ceremony and catered reception. The Clark family is so nice and enjoyable to work with along with their professional hard working staff. They are always attentive to the Bride, the wedding party, the guest and the vendors. This is a must for your next event or Wedding.
