Candlelit Receptions Beneath the Pergola Patio at Hidden Gardens Venue

Hidden Gardens Venue
Dec 25, 2025
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Evening settles over Hidden Gardens Venue in a way that makes everything feel warm and inviting, almost like the entire property is exhaling after a long day. The stone walls warm up in the light, the trees soften the sky, and the pergola patio becomes a quiet place where guests gather during the reception. When lanterns flicker and the patio fills with soft light, the space feels personal. You can hear the low hum of guests talking and moving between the rooms, and it always reminds us how the property comes to life once the sun goes down.

We sit minutes from downtown Fort Worth, just off Highway 199, yet the grounds feel private. Couples often mention that the moment they arrive it feels like stepping into a different world. That sense of calm stays through the night, especially when your reception flows between the indoor rooms and the pergola patio.

How the Pergola Patio Fits Into Your Reception

The pergola patio sits close to the main indoor areas, which helps your reception move naturally from room to room. Guests step outside to talk, enjoy a quiet moment, or take in the soft glow of LED candles from our lantern rentals. The open structure keeps the air moving and the covered top adds comfort without enclosing the space.

You can use this area as a gentle transition after the ceremony or as an alternate entrance. Couples often add greenery or lanterns from our rental collection to create a warm welcome. Since the patio connects to the parlor room, the bar area, and the Roosevelt Room, it supports a reception that feels open and easy to navigate.

Flow That Supports Your Celebration

The rooms surrounding the pergola help everything run smoothly. The Roosevelt Room seats up to forty five guests with antique tables and chairs. The parlor room holds antique sofas and a working wood fireplace. These rooms create small pockets where guests can relax, and the patio ties them together.

Outdoor weddings at Hidden Gardens Venue support up to one hundred guests. The concrete ceremony site with its greenery covered iron arch provides a grounded place to start your day. After the ceremony, guests often move toward the patio to talk and enjoy drinks while you take photos around the stone structure.

Amenities That Keep the Night Comfortable

Your rental includes ten to twelve hours of access, giving you time to set up the look you want. You have full use of our fifteen wood farm tables, one hundred wood padded chairs, and a variety of stands for gifts or displays. The covered patio includes heaters during colder months. The bridal suite, groom’s suite, indoor fireplaces, commercial restrooms, prep kitchen, and on site manager all help keep your guests comfortable as they move between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Food and Beverage Details That Fit the Patio Setting

Our open vendor policy lets you choose the food style that fits your reception. The prep kitchen includes a service entry, sink, table, and refrigerator, which helps caterers stay organized. Bartending and security are booked through the venue, handled by staff who know the property well.

Many couples enjoy pairing their reception with Amazing Grace BBQ. Guests often take their plates or drinks outside under the pergola for a few minutes of conversation, which adds a relaxed rhythm to the night.

A Setting With History

Hidden Gardens was built in 1932 and once served as a home, a hunting lodge, and even a Russian Spy Camp. The original stonework still surrounds the patio. In candlelight, the stones pick up a soft tone and create a backdrop that feels grounded and real. It often becomes a favorite photo spot while guests enjoy the evening air.

A Warm Invitation From Our Team

Evenings at Hidden Gardens feel warm and inviting, and the pergola patio adds a quiet glow that brings your reception together. From the soft lantern light to the flow between indoor rooms and outdoor spaces, the setting gives your guests a place to relax and enjoy the night. With history in the stonework and comfort throughout the property, it’s a space that supports each part of your celebration.

To start planning your wedding at Hidden Gardens, contact us today or call 817-875-3273 to schedule your tour. We’d be glad to show you how your reception can unfold beneath the pergola patio.