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The Sanford House is nestled in a beautiful location in Arlington, Texas (between Dallas and Fort Worth). The elegant and spacious stone courtyard is surrounded by lush gardens, mature trees, a raised wedding pavilion, and an octagonal gazebo. The scenery is sure to add to the romance and ambiance of your event. Personalizing your experience, we offer a variety of services designed to fit your special occasion. Designing your intimate ceremony or creating a large festive celebration, The Sanford House will be perfect for your moment.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue facilitates both indoor and outdoor events, with a tiled courtyard that can accommodate up to 200 guests. This space is an idyllic location for a ceremony or cocktail reception, offering a structured permanent gazebo as well as a fountain. The venue can also provide a tent to enclose the area, as well as heating and air conditioning. For couples who would prefer an indoor reception, the Renoir room will accommodate up to 50 guests. Alternatively, couples can host a reception in the on-site restaurant. With gorgeous rich drapery and grand chandeliers, Restaurant506 offers an elegant and luxurious feel. When the space is combined with the adjacent patio, couples can host up to 75 guests here.

Services Offered

The venue caters to a range of wedding events, including engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies and receptions. The team offers a selection of customizable wedding packages to complement any style, including a choice of bar packages. They can provide both servers and bartenders to assist throughout. All packages include the use of items such as:

  • Setup and cleanup
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Chairs
  • Tables

Cuisine

Catering needs will be exceeded by the venue’s on-site culinary team, who work with the engaged couple to develop a tailored experience. The team vary their menus with the seasons, ensuring that they are using ingredients in their prime to produce the best flavor possible. They can produce delectable food for buffets, cocktail receptions, plated meals or food stations, as well as hors d’oeuvres.

Accommodations

Guests can avail of a choice of luxury accommodation options at the Sanford House Inn & Spa. They can choose to stay in the villas, which are private residences accommodating up to four guests. Alternatively, visitors may book one of the cottages on the property. With one bedroom in each cottage, these offer privacy in a spacious setting, as they range from 800-square-feet to 1000-square-feet. Guests can also stay in one of the exquisite rooms available in either the Manor House or the Cottage House.

Location

The venue is located a short drive from both Dallas and Fort Worth, allowing guests to access either city’s amenities. It is near to the AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys, as well as the University of Texas campus. The proximity to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport makes it a convenient location for guests who are traveling.

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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?

$500

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

$500

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$19

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

Bartender(s)

Reviews of The Sanford House Inn & Spa

Renee'
Renee' Sent on 01/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Beautiful venue,amazing and accommodating staff and Manager.It felt like a fairy tale. Had wedding under lovely gazebo .Nice dining room.We stayed in a Beautiful cottage , before and after our wedding .{ modernized vintage ).with lots of charm..
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great quality and friendly staff!

After going on a tour with Samantha at The Sanford House I quickly cancelled my upcoming tours of other venues. Samantha was a delight to work with, she answered all of my questions and was always quick to reply. We absolutely loved our dinner at our reception and how helpful all of the staff was. Everything was beautiful.
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Lindsey Sent on 03/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Venue, catering

Highly recommend Sanford House for your big day! It was gorgeous, the food and drink were delicious and Samantha was a pleasure to work with
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Cassandra Sent on 01/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding at The Sanford House took place in the Renoir Room. We had about 50 guests and I cannot say enough about how awesome it turned out! From the beginning, I knew that I wanted something without a lot of fuss. The staff was amazing. They were always friendly and helpful. Camille McDonald did an awesome job as the event coordinator. Anytime I had questions, she was always very responsive and provided exactly what I needed. The staff the night of the wedding was friendly and attentive to our needs. Since our wedding was right after Christmas, the whole venue was beautifully decorated with Christmas décor therefore; we were able to use their décor as a backdrop to our wedding décor. We booked the Bristol cottage to spend the wedding night as well as used it as a bridal suite prior to the wedding. It worked out very nicely because the Bristol cottage is adjacent to the Renoir Room. The Sanford House provided a list of preferred vendors that we were able to use. The vendors that we used from the list were for the cake and flowers. Both of these vendors were easy to work with as well. Everything turned out exactly the way we wanted it!! If you are looking for a small, intimate and romantic setting for your wedding without a lot of stress, The Sanford House is the venue of choice!
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Ana Sent on 10/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This was our dream outdoor venue with stunning string lights! Very friendly and attentive staff! They transformed the courtyard beautifully! We had our immediate family stay onsite for the weekend and the staff was very accommodating. Camille was such a pleasure to work with and made the planning less stressful for us! She helped coordinate our vendors and schedules. The entire weekend was magical and we were blown away by the customer service! We would highly recommend this venue and staff!! ~Mr. & Mrs. Maccioli
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Robyn Sent on 07/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are so happy that we chose The Sanford House for our wedding and reception. The wedding coordinator, chef and entire staff were very professional, accommodating, and friendly. They made every guest feel like family! The venue was beautiful and met every expectation we had for our big day. There aren't enough words to convey just how much we appreciated working with The Sanford House team. We highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding or other event. You won't be disappointed!
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Molly Sent on 02/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding in 10.29.16 at The Sanford House was magical! The grounds are beautiful and offer a lot of greenery. So many of my guests complimented us on how professional and top notch their service staff was. The courtyard lighting was beautiful but a little expensive. We had perfect weather which really made our wedding day/night perfect. We rented out all of the rooms and were able to visit with our guests late into the night! It felt really private and everyone enjoy the extra time they got to spend together.
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Kelly Sent on 10/21/2016
5 out of 5 rating
On 9/3/2016, my husband and I had our beautiful romantic garden wedding at the Sanford House. Krista was our event coordinator; she was helpful, responsive, professional, flexible, and personable. She kept us informed of upcoming deadlines and payment schedules and was always eager to answer any of my questions when called/emailed. The grand courtyard’s grounds are clean, quiet, and well-manicured. The blooming flowers, swaying trees, and twinkling string lights create an atmosphere anyone would fall in love with. Krista also allowed us to utilize the courtyard the day before our wedding for the rehearsal. Originally, I wanted to stay in the manor house (Brahms room) the night-before and the night-of the wedding. I wanted to be able to use it to get ready in with my bridesmaids, overlook the courtyard being set up for the wedding, and stay the first night as husband and wife in. Unfortunately, all suites/villas/cottages were booked our wedding weekend due to a football game. Luckily, a month before the wedding, the Verona cottage became available! The cottage turned into my little bridal home for the weekend and I couldn’t have been any happier with the happenstance. The 800-1000 sq ft were much needed when 9+ women were getting ready. I would HIGHLY recommend a bride stay on property. My husband and I have even talked about staying in the Verona cottage again for our anniversary next year. For our wedding reception, we had chosen from their set menu the beef/chicken fajitas, beer, and wine. All of our guests raved over the fajitas. We are still tingling from head to toe in sheer wedding bliss, thanks to the Sanford House and Krista.
Gina & Bryan
Gina Sent on 10/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough about this venue. The moment we stepped into the courtyard, we fell in love with how intimate and unique it is. They keep the grounds in such good shape you forget you are off a busy street in downtown Arlington. You feel like you are in a little secret garden in your own private retreat. The best part....you can stay there! We checked in Friday, woke up Saturday, got married that evening and checked out Sunday. An amazing weekend. Krista and Katherine were fantastic event coordinators and got every detail perfect. The entire staff was so attentive and helpful, it made the whole wedding stress free. Stay in the Villa Royale, use the jetted tub to relax and unwind, wake up late and enjoy an delicious brunch in the restaurant and feel grateful you found this amazing wedding venue.
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Katie Sent on 10/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Wow, just wow! We loved every bit of what the Sanford house had to offer. A gorgeous outdoor venue, even when we had to tent it with a rain chance. And the food was sooooo good! Everything was perfect and the staff: Krista, Lauren, and van the man to name a few, delivered. They were so genuine and were excited to help make our stay and our day perfect. Our wedding was everything we could have imagined and more! I highly recommend the Sanford house, they will not disappoint!
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Awards

37
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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Beautiful Venue, Affordable, Great Location and Friendly Services

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The Sanford House Inn & Spa frequently asked questions

The Sanford House Inn & Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Sanford House Inn & Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The Sanford House Inn & Spa is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.
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