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Ruthe Jackson Center

From 50 to 425 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Emily
Mohammad
Candice
Menalee
Tia Varghese

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this venue

Located in Grand Prairie, Texas, Ruthe Jackson Center is an event venue located in the heart of the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex. Specializing in garden weddings, this event center offers beauty and elegance coupled with hospitality. If you’re dreaming of an outdoor wedding, you might choose to get married in the garden nestled between stone walls. If you’d prefer an indoor event, there are also beautiful ballrooms inside. Your wedding day is significant, both due to the celebration and the commitment shared between partners. Part of this process is finding the perfect venue for your dream wedding. Ruthe Jackson Center hopes to fulfill your dreams with its services and well-appointed, vintage-style event spaces.

Facilities and Capacity

Ruthe Jackson Center can accommodate weddings of up to 400 guests and a minimum of 100 guests. There are five event spaces on-site. These are available in a classic banquet hall-style or as the garden area that works well for outdoor celebrations. The Wedding Garden features garden paths, tranquil water, and a fountain that will both calm you and add romance to your special day. Each room features audio-visual technology and ergonomic chairs. Overall, the venue is 32,000 square feet in size and reflects the architectural style of a Texas Hill Country Lodge. The spaces work well for receptions and ceremonies.

Services Offered

The Ruthe Jackson Center team takes pride in its customer service. They strive to help you create an unforgettable and magical day. Some services are paid for in the rental fee. These include parking, courtesy phones, turnkey service, and on-site maintenance and management staff. Additional amenities and services are also available, including access to a bridal suite, staging and decorations, event planning, and rentals. Also available are other rentals, such as furniture, tables, chairs, china, linens, barware, flatware, and glassware. To ensure that celebrations go off without a hitch, audio equipment and a dance floor can be provided to play music and enjoy fun and cherishable moments with loved ones.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 24 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

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FAQ

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?

$2,250

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,250

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 venue with exclusive access

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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

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Reviews of Ruthe Jackson Center

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Ruthe Jackson Center is an elegant, spacious venue with a beautiful ballroom, garden, and roomy bridal suite that easily accommodates 250+ guests. Staff and coordinators are professional, responsive, and accommodating—handling logistics, vendor coordination, last-minute changes, and setup so couples can relax. Catering and service are praised, and many recommend the venue for weddings and events.

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Ruthe Jackson Center is an elegant, spacious venue with a beautiful ballroom, garden, and roomy bridal suite that easily accommodates 250+ guests. Staff and coordinators are professional, responsive, and accommodating—handling logistics, vendor coordination, last-minute changes, and setup so couples can relax. Catering and service are praised, and many recommend the venue for weddings and events.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 98 reviews
Google
4.7/5 332 reviews
Emily
Emily Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

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 overal!!
Mohammad
Mohammad Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best people

I cant say how much i appreciate and grateful that i did my wedding at ruthe jackson. From the staffing to the food. Everything was perfect. They treated me and my family with the utmost respect and care for my event. I cant thank them enough for creating a ever lasting experience and memory. Definitely recommend people to do there special events here. They are the best PERIOD. Classy professionals who care Thank you Lucia and Cheryl me and my wife are grateful we chose you to host our wedding :)
Candice
Candice Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant Venue with an Amazing Team-Highly Recommend

From the moment I walked into RJC, I knew it was the perfect place for our wedding celebration. The venue is elegant, and the staff is extremely professional and attentive. We worked with Rebecca and later Dhara both were amazing and truly made sure our big day ran smoothly. Highly recommend RJC for any bride looking for a beautiful, stress-free experience. Schedule a tour and ask for Dhara. She is the sweetest and will take care of you and your big day!
Menalee
Menalee Sent on 12/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding at RJC

We had our wedding at RJC on 11/2025. We got so many compliments on the ballroom. They have such an elegant ballroom and outdoor garden. Dhara was great at coordinating everything and making sure the day goes smoothly. Thank you so much to RJC team.
J
Joshua Sent on 09/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome 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
K
Karla Sent on 08/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our day couldn’t have been better!

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.
C
Cynthia Sent on 08/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My daughters quince 😊

Where to start my daughters quince was beautiful more than we could of asked for. thanks to the Ruth jackson center they made it happen for my daughter our coordinator was Cheryl she walked us every step of the way she was amazing from the get go I told her my vision for my daughters 15th and she made it happen if you are looking for a luxurious venue that provides all Ruth jackson is the way to go you will have no regret.😊
S
Suzanne Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

Such a beautiful venue at an affordable price that comes with the look and service of an expensive hotel!!as a coordinator the service in phenomenal, I worked with Rebecca and Dhara and look forward to working with them more often!
M
Mohammad Sent on 04/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Seamless, Stunning, and Unforgettable Wedding Day at Ruthe Jackson Center

We absolutely loved hosting our wedding at the Ruthe Jackson Center! The venue is stunning and spacious—it easily accommodated our 250+ guests without ever feeling crowded. From the very beginning, the entire process was seamless. Rebecca was a dream to work with—she answered every question and helped us navigate so many little details leading up to the big day.

On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly thanks to the incredible Ruthe Jackson team. From management to the serving staff, everyone went above and beyond. We handed off our party favors and welcome/thank-you cards ahead of time, and they had everything beautifully set up for us. They also coordinated with our vendors and assisted with setup, which made everything that much easier. It was such a relief not having to worry about a single thing that day.

Even thoughtful touches—like helping bustle my dress—made a huge difference. And the food? Absolutely delicious—our guests are still raving about it!

We can’t recommend this venue enough—it truly helped make our wedding day unforgettable.
Tia Varghese
Tia V. Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Engagement ceremony/reception

I had my engagement ceremony/reception here back in April 2024. Rebecca and the staff of Ruthe Jackson center team was so wonderful to work with . They were accommodating to everything we asked for , and any last minute changes. I would highly recommend anyone to have an event here .
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Ruthe Jackson Center frequently asked questions

Ruthe Jackson Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Ruthe Jackson Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
The bar service starting price at Ruthe Jackson Center includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Ruthe Jackson Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Ruthe Jackson Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ruthe Jackson Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Ruthe Jackson Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Ruthe Jackson Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Ruthe Jackson Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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