Outdoor Weddings in Dallas–Fort Worth

Romance under the Texas sky—with a flawless Plan B

Picture saying “I do” surrounded by trees, a soft breeze moving through the lawn, and golden hour lighting up your photos. At Knotting Hill Place, our outdoor ceremony and reception settings bring your open-air wedding vision to life—without the stress. From synthetic green lawns and courtyards to tent-ready terraces and an elegant indoor backup, we make it effortless for you and unforgettable for your guests. (Our team proactively plans around weather and comfort so every moment feels as good as it looks.)

Ceremony Spaces Under the Open Sky

Say “i Do”

Say your vows surrounded by manicured gardens, grand staircases, and sweeping lawns. Your aisle can be framed by floral pillars, a greenery arch, or a modern minimalist structure. We’ll guide you on timing for the best light and guest comfort, and we’ll set discreet audio so everyone hears every word.

Popular Outdoor Wedding Styles We Host

Garden-chic • Estate elegance • Courtyard cocktail party • Tented “ballroom on the lawn” • Modern minimalist • Romantic European • Micro-weddings and grand celebrations. (Many Dallas couples search for “garden,” “courtyard,” “tented,” and “estate” outdoor venues—our grounds are designed to deliver those looks.)

“Plan B” That Feels Like Plan A

Outdoor weddings deserve a backup you truly love. If weather changes, we can flip to our indoor spaces or approved tenting with a ceremony-worthy setup—no compromises on style, photos, or timeline. (Pro tip: when touring any venue, ask to see the weather backup and make sure you love it.)

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Outdoor Wedding FAQs

  • Yes. You’ll choose a weather-ready layout you love in advance, so shifting plans never means sacrificing style or photos. We will work with you to make a weather call 48 hours prior to your event and if we need to shift indoors our stunning cathedral is not a sacrifice.

  • Absolutely—our terraces and lawns are tent-friendly with power access. If you would like to consider a renting a tent that will need to be done through the venue. Our experienced team knows all the questions to ask and all the information required to make this process perfect.

  • We advise ceremony times for early evening and sugguest you provide water stations, and can add fans, parasols or heaters depending on season.

  • Yes, within local guidelines. We’ll position speakers for great sound and neighbor-friendly levels. All outdoor reception music will need to end by 10:30PM.

  • Floral pillars, greenery arches, elevated arrangements, lanterns, and café lighting all photograph beautifully—and travel well if we move inside.

  • We do require string lights to be added to your contract through the venue for an outdoor reception.

  • There may be additional charges needed for complete flips for outdoor events and various other unique situations.

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At Knotting Hill Place, our outdoor weddings in Dallas–Fort Worth aren’t just beautiful—they’re unforgettable. Imagine ending your garden wedding ceremony with a dazzling fireworks display, lighting up the night sky as your guests cheer. Or create a cinematic moment with cold sparks cascading behind your first dance under the stars in our courtyard reception space. For the ultimate grand exit, couples have even departed by helicopter from our expansive lawns—an experience few other outdoor wedding venues in Dallas can offer. Whether you dream of a romantic garden setting, a tented reception, or a show-stopping send-off, our estate gives you the flexibility to make it uniquely yours.