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The George W. Bush Presidential Center
The George W. Bush Presidential Center
The George W. Bush Presidential Center
The George W. Bush Presidential Center
Museum Lobby Sculpture
Museum Lobby Sculpture
Hall of State Cake Table
Hall of State Cake Table
Museum Lobby
Museum Lobby
Tented Ceremonial Courtyard
Tented Ceremonial Courtyard
The First Dance
The First Dance
Reception Stations
Reception Stations
Courtyard Dancing
Courtyard Dancing
Bride & Groom Museum Departure
Bride & Groom Museum Departure

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Bush Presidential Center

About

Nestled within a fifteen-acre urban, natural Texas landscaped park on the SMU Campus, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is Dallas’ most exclusive and prestigious wedding destination offering a seamless one-of-a-kind planning experience.

Our private event spaces range from the Bush Institute's beautiful Hall of State ballroom and terrace overlooking the Native Texas Park and downtown skyline to the museum's Freedom Hall and adjoining tented Ceremonial Courtyard along with the onsite Cafe 43 restaurant (wonderful for rehearsal dinners).

On your wedding day, you can rest assured knowing that our award-winning team will take care of each and every detail. Our catering personnel make it simple to select or create a perfect menu to impress the most discriminating palates. From your first visit through the grand departure following your reception, you will experience a level of personalized service and sense of our sincere commitment to you and your guests.



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Frequently asked questions

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?

$9,000

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

$7,000

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

No

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$30

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

House Beer
House Wine

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Government Building
Museum
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
June
July
August

Reviews of The George W. Bush Presidential Center

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Melanie Sent on 12/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent. We could not have had a better Rehearsal Dinner. Sarabeth and team really took care of everything. It was amazing and I would recommend this venue for any event.
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Anne Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
sarabeth was awesome. She is very knowledgeable about planning and executing special events. Sarabeth helped us create a very special rehearsal dinner. The food was outstanding and the seating beautiful!
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Medley Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing venue! Everything was beautiful and we loved having everything in one place (the ceremony, cocktail hour and the reception). The food was perfect and everyone loved it. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking.
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Terry Sent on 07/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Great place for a rehearsal dinner!
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Nona Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
What an honor it was to celebrate and host our son, Luke, and new daughter-in-law, Emily Warren Landers', recent Rehearsal Dinner at the George W Bush Library at Cafe 43! The Bush Library event coordinator, Sarabeth Quattlebaum, exemplified the graciousness and expertise you would expect from the Bush family. Sarabeth was incredibly assessible by phone and email, as I was planning our event long distance. She was also flexible and helpful in facilitating several outside vendors and special seating requests. The wait staff led by Jose and Marco were outstanding as was the menu prepared specifically for our event by the talented Chef at Cafe' 43. I would highly recommend this venue to those seeking a historic and once in a lifetime venue for a wedding or rehearsal dinner.
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User2522004 Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Everyone at Cafe 43 was very professional and courteous. Sara Quattlebaum was excellent.
We would recommend this venue to everyone.
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User2521838 Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our guests were wowed! My daughter and her fiance chose The George W. Bush Presidential Center for their reception in June 2015. It was the perfect choice. The venue, the ambiance, and the delicious food made it an evening to remember. It is a beautiful space and the team there gave us valuable ideas about layout and menu. Acoustics were great for a large band and dancing in the main hall, while guests who wanted to visit were comfortable on the outdoor terrace and in the adjacent reception hall. I highly recommend the venue and team.
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Katie Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Such a great space for a rehearsal dinner! We had about half an hour of mingling and cocktails, followed by a seated three course dinner. In the middle of dinner, my husband and I snuck outside with our photographer and videographer to get some gorgeous shots in the lawn in front of Cafe 43 as the sun set. Those are some of my very favorite photos from my entire wedding weekend. For toasts after dinner, we had a mic passed around and people stood to share... The space worked really well for that! Everyone could be easily seen and heard. We had a classical guitarist in the corner throughout the evening, which created a lovely atmosphere. This location was very special to my husband and I because we met while students at SMU, so we loved the beautiful views of campus from the balcony of Cafe 43. Fantastic food, fantastic service!
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Kristen Sent on 11/20/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
We had an absolutely perfect experience having our wedding at the Bush Center. Sarabeth was so easy and friendly to work with. The food was raves about by all the guests. The venue itself is absolutely perfect, we had floral but the scenery of the venue is what every one spoke of. We recommend this to anyone!
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The George W. Bush Presidential Center frequently asked questions

The George W. Bush Presidential Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The George W. Bush Presidential Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The George W. Bush Presidential Center includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The George W. Bush Presidential Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Government Building
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The George W. Bush Presidential Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Tents
The George W. Bush Presidential Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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