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Ceremonies Only


Combination packages and Pavilion receptions will take precedent and the Renter should be fully aware that there could be another event scheduled to begin at 4pm That will require deliveries to begin at 2pm. However, we will NOT allow 2 events to take place on Museum Grounds at the same time. We will, however, allow an event to take place at the Park Cities Heritage House if it is not being used as a Bridal Suite for the ceremony-only event. Dallas Heritage Village will rent Park Cities Heritage House for a reception at the same time there is a ceremony-only event on the Grounds, but would restrict the renter of the Park Cities Heritage House ceremony or reception from taking pictures on the Grounds during your ceremony.

Ceremony-only renters will have access to the Grounds for chair set up before 10am, ceremony set-up at 2pm and access to bridal spaces at 3pm. there may be set-up taking place behind the Pavilion or on Main Street for an evening reception. Dallas Heritage Village will restrict the Pavilion Or Main Street deliveries to commence at 5:30pm if the Renter wishes exclusivity of the Grounds during the ceremony. There is a $250.00 Ceremony Exclusivity Fee For this provision.

Photos, chair breakdown or any other activity related to the ceremony must be concluded by 5:30pm if there is a Combination package or Pavilion reception scheduled for that evening; or, if these events are not scheduled that evening, ceremony must be concluded by the time as outlined in the rental contract. There are no exceptions.

Ceremony-only rentals will have access to The Pilot Grove Church for rain backup if currently available, but tenting of Millermore Lawn or the Gazebo is not allowed.

Ceremony-only rehearsals will be scheduled on a first- come-first-served basis on Thursday evenings only, scheduled around Combination packages. Dallas Heritage Village reserves the right to schedule rehearsals at its sole discretion.

In the event that there are 2-events concurrently taking place on the Grounds and at Park Cities Heritage House, and both events combined exceed 200 people, the renters will be required to use valet parking and will split the cost of this Requirement based on their attendance numbers. There will be no exceptions.

Park Cities Ceremony Site Package


Renter is aware that Dallas Heritage Village will also allow an evening reception in the Pavilion or on Main Street, and Other deliveries and set-up may be taking place to prepare for the evening event on the Grounds beginning at 2pm. Renter may pay a $250.00 Exclusivity Fee to restrict deliveries from taking place on the Grounds during their ceremony. Dallas Heritage Village will only restrict deliveries on the Grounds for Pavilion or Main Street events until 5:30pm. There is no guarantee of exclusivity after 6pm.

Access to the Museum Grounds will be restricted in a case where there is a Ceremony-Only event taking place on the Grounds, but only for the duration of the ceremony.

The breakdown of any chairs must be complete and removed from the Museum Grounds by 6:30pm. Other tear-down will be need to be scheduled at the sold discretion of Dallas Heritage Village management.

All Park Cities Heritage House rentals will have access to Park Cities Heritage House for dressing without having to pay For Bridal Suites.

Park Cities Heritage House Ceremony Package renters are aware that they may be required to adjust the time of their set- up, photography or reception start time around any Pavilion/Ceremony combination event.

In the event that there are 2-events concurrently taking place on the Grounds and at Park Cities Heritage House, and both events combined exceed 200 people, the renters will be required to use valet parking and will split the cost of this Requirement based on their attendance numbers. There will be no exceptions.

Budget Ceremonies


Walk-On ceremonies are available between the hours of 10am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday only. The duration of the ceremony cannot exceed 1-hour. No deliveries are allowed. No chairs are provided. Flower arrangements are limited to carry-on bouquets only. Only a single musician is allowed, and a DJ is not permitted. Spaces available for walk-on ceremonies include the Fountain, Church, Gazebo or Nancy’s Garden only. No food or beverages are allowed on the Grounds. No Event Manager or Security Guard is provided and rehearsal time is not allotted for in the price. The Park is open during these hours and the renter understands other guests of the Park could be on the Grounds during their ceremony. Photography is limited to 30- minutes following the ceremony. No Bride or Groom’s Suites are included in the fee, but are available for no more than 2- hours at an extra cost of $150.00 each.

Pavillion Ceremony Packages


With any Pavilion/Ceremony Site Combinations, the Renter is aware another wedding reception and/or ceremony may be taking place at Dallas Heritage Village. With a Pavilion/Church, Pavilion/Gazebo or Pavilion/Millermore Lawn combination rental beginning at 4pm, Dallas Heritage Village WILL ALLOW a Park Cities Heritage house or Nancy’s Garden rental to take place. Both sites are removed from the Museum Grounds. Both the Pavilion and the Park Cities Heritage House brides may shoot their post-ceremony photography on the Museum Grounds.

However, if the Pavilion/Ceremony Combination Package renter wants exclusive access to the Museum Grounds, they will be required to pay a $500.00 Exclusivity Fee and Dallas Heritage Village will then only rent Park Cities Heritage House for a Reception-only event, and WILL NOT rent any other afternoon or evening event space either on the museum Grounds or at nancy’s Garden.

In the event that there are 2-events concurrently taking place on the Grounds and at Park Cities Heritage House, and both events combined exceed 200 people, the renters will be required to use valet parking and will split the cost of this Requirement based on their attendance numbers. There will be no exceptions.

Pavilion or Main Street Renters are aware they may have to adjust their set-up, photography or reception start time around any pre-contracted Park Cities Heritage house/Ceremony Combination events. Renter is also aware that there is the possibility that tents or chairs may still be on the Grounds or in Nancy’s Garden at the time of their reception from pre-contracted Park Cities Heritage House Ceremony/Reception Combination events unless exclusivity fee has been paid.

Custom Packages Available


We can easily design a custom package for your wedding. Additional decorative enhancements are available. Please contact the Director of Sales for customized quotes.

Important Rental Deadlines


After you have signed your contract with Dallas Heritage Village, paid your advance deposit of 50% to secure your date and placed either a credit card number or check on file for your security deposit, you will then have 90 days to pay the remaining balance due.

90 days before your event your caterer must be selected and Dallas Heritage Village informed of your choice. You chair order, or other rental orders (i.e. tents, etc.) must be placed either through Dallas Heritage Village, or Dallas Heritage Village must be informed of the party rental company you have chosen. Insurance declarations from the caterer or other required vendors are due.

30 days before the event your caterer must have supplied Dallas Heritage Village with copies of any TABC permits required, if needed; contracted valet parking and/or additional security, if needed or required; copies of any other requested vendor contracts or agreements and/or releases submitted to Dallas Heritage Village (i.e. surreys, entertainment, etc.).

2 weeks before your event, Dallas Heritage Village will setup an appointment for a walk-through with the renter, event manager, caterer, florist, etc.

1 week before your event the final delivery schedule is due; your final banquet order /signed contract with the caterer is due; payment on any final addendum items such as décor, etc. is due to Dallas Heritage Village.

The day of your event the Event Manager will walk through the facility with you and your caterer after the event to determine there has been no documented damage of the property. A final bill will be submitted to you for any charges incurred during the event (i.e. overtime hours, last minute rental items, etc.).

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