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12 Micro Wedding Venues in Dallas for 50 Guests or Fewer

Not every stunning venue needs 200 guests to feel full. These 12 Dallas and Fort Worth spaces were built — or adapt beautifully — for intimate celebrations.

Micro wedding venue Dallas — intimate celebration

Planning a micro wedding in Dallas means you have options most couples never consider. Restaurants, galleries, gardens, rooftops, and private homes all become viable venues when your guest count is under 50. The challenge is not finding a space — it is finding the right space.

We have photographed at every type of venue on this list. These are our genuine recommendations based on how they photograph, how they flow for small groups, and how they make couples feel on their day.

1. The Adolphus Hotel — French Room

LocationDowntown Dallas
Capacity20–40 guests

Old-world luxury. Gold leaf ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Photographs like a European palace.

Best for: Couples who want opulence at an intimate scale.

2. Nasher Sculpture Center

LocationDallas Arts District
Capacity30–50 guests

Clean, modern architecture surrounded by Renzo Piano's design and outdoor sculpture gardens. Natural light floods the interior.

Best for: Art-loving couples who want gallery-quality backdrops.

3. Artspace111

LocationFort Worth Near Southside
Capacity20–50 guests

Industrial-meets-art gallery. White walls, concrete floors, and rotating exhibitions. Minimalist and endlessly versatile.

Best for: Creative couples who want a blank canvas.

4. Fort Worth Botanic Garden

LocationFort Worth
Capacity10–50 guests

The Japanese Garden is the jewel — stone bridges, koi ponds, and meticulously maintained landscapes. The Rose Garden offers a more traditional ceremony setting.

Best for: Nature-first couples who still want structure.

5. Sixty Five Hundred

LocationBishop Arts, Dallas
Capacity20–40 guests

Intimate event space with exposed brick, warm lighting, and a patio. Nestled in one of Dallas's most walkable neighborhoods.

Best for: Couples who want the ceremony and celebration in one spot.

6. The Dallas Arboretum — A Tasteful Place

LocationEast Dallas
Capacity30–50 guests

Outdoor culinary garden with stunning White Rock Lake views. Herb-lined pathways and a working kitchen for farm-to-table receptions.

Best for: Foodie couples who want outdoor beauty.

7. Mattito's Private Dining Room

LocationUptown Dallas
Capacity15–30 guests

Tex-Mex institution with a dedicated private space. Colorful, warm, and unapologetically fun.

Best for: Couples who want great food and zero pretension.

8. The Ashton Depot

LocationDowntown Fort Worth
Capacity20–50 guests

Historic train depot with original brick walls and timber ceilings. Warm, romantic, and distinctly Fort Worth.

Best for: Couples who love historic character.

9. Klyde Warren Park

LocationDowntown Dallas
Capacity10–30 guests

Urban park built over a freeway. Open-air ceremony surrounded by the Dallas skyline. Free to use for small ceremonies.

Best for: Spontaneous couples who want a public yet intimate setting.

10. Private Restaurant Buyouts

LocationVarious — Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, Knox-Henderson
Capacity15–40 guests

Many Dallas restaurants offer private dining rooms or full buyouts for intimate celebrations. Lucia, Petra and the Beast, and Uchi have all hosted wedding dinners.

Best for: Couples who prioritize food as the main event.

11. Backyard Weddings

LocationAnywhere in DFW
Capacity10–50 guests

Your home, your parents' yard, a friend's property. String lights, a small arch, and the people who matter most. Zero venue fees.

Best for: Couples who want maximum intimacy and minimum logistics.

12. White Rock Lake Winfrey Point

LocationEast Dallas
Capacity20–50 guests

City-owned venue on the shore of White Rock Lake. Panoramic water views, Art Deco architecture, and sunset ceremonies that photograph themselves.

Best for: Budget-conscious couples who want waterfront beauty.

“The best micro wedding venue is the one that feels like it was designed just for the two of you.”

Need a Photographer Who Gets Micro Weddings?

We specialize in intimate celebrations — it is all we do. Every venue on this list is one we know, have photographed at, or would love to. Our micro wedding collections start at $800 and are custom-fitted for celebrations under 50 guests.