How to Design a Garden Wedding That Feels Effortless and Elegant

Hidden Gardens Venue
Dec 31, 2025
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A garden wedding works best when the setting supports the mood you want. Hidden Gardens Venue gives you a private space surrounded by trees just minutes from Fort Worth. The property was built in 1932, and its stone exterior, fireplaces, and antique pieces create a warm start before you add any decor. Many couples tell us the grounds feel peaceful as soon as they arrive, which makes planning a relaxed celebration much easier.

We brought this historic building back to life while keeping its original character. Your colors, your guests, and your personal touches layer naturally into the space. A garden setting should feel simple to use, and this one does exactly that.

Designing a Garden Wedding That Moves Smoothly

A well-designed wedding day begins with intentional spaces that guide every step from getting ready to the final toast. At Hidden Gardens, the layout moves everyone naturally from one moment to the next without confusion. You can start your morning in the bridal and groom suites, move to the ceremony site framed by a greenery-covered iron arch, then shift your guests to the pergola patio for cocktails. The flow creates a comfortable pace that keeps the day easy for you and enjoyable for everyone.

Outdoor receptions can host up to one hundred guests. Indoor dinners in the Roosevelt Room work well for smaller groups of up to forty-five. The prep kitchen and service entry keep catering activity away from the main spaces, which helps everything stay organized.

Spaces That Support Your Style

The bridal suite has a lounge and a private bathroom. The groom's suite includes a TV, gaming system, card table, and private bathroom. Indoors, the parlor room has antique sofas and a working wood fireplace that often becomes a quiet photo spot.

Outside, the concrete ceremony site faces the trees. Guests can walk directly to the pergola patio for cocktails before the reception. Each area stays close to the others, which keeps movement simple.

Features That Make Planning Easier

The venue includes fifteen wood farm tables in eight and ten-foot lengths, one sweetheart table, and one hundred wood padded chairs. These give your reception a clean look without needing to bring in extra seating or large rentals. The Roosevelt Room includes antique tables and chairs and works well for smaller indoor gatherings.

Fireplaces, stone walls, and original details add visual interest throughout the property. You can also use the cake table, decorative stands, or easels that come with the venue.

A Flow That Helps Guests Stay Comfortable

After your vows, guests can head straight to the pergola patio. Catering teams can work through the prep kitchen and service entrance, which connects to the cocktail area, bar room, and back door. This keeps transitions smooth and keeps service activity out of view.

Outdoor receptions fit up to one hundred guests. The Roosevelt Room is a strong option for a smaller indoor dinner. Each space helps you create a timeline that fits your needs.

Personal Touches That Feel Natural

The venue already offers greenery, stonework, and antique furniture, so many couples keep their decor simple. The iron arch has built-in greenery. The Roosevelt Room has antique seating that already looks complete.

For added detail, you can use rental items such as lanterns, lace runners, or silk arch florals. You can work with any outside vendors of your choice except bartending and security, which must be booked through the venue.

Photo Opportunities Around the Grounds

Popular photography spots include the stone exterior and the tree-lined areas near the ceremony site. Engagement and bridal photo sessions are available for an additional fee when you want extra time on the property.

Weddings and More

We host weddings for up to one hundred guests, along with elopements, showers, birthdays, and celebrations of life. For couples planning a smaller gathering, the elopement package is available Monday through Wednesday for up to twenty-five guests and includes photography, an officiant, simple florals, and a champagne toast.

What Comes With Your Wedding Rental

Your rental includes ten to twelve hours of access to indoor and outdoor spaces. This includes the bridal suite, groom suite, fireplaces, historic bar, parlor room, Roosevelt Room, restrooms, covered patio with heaters, and pergola patio. You also receive a one-hour rehearsal based on availability, an on-site manager, and use of tables, chairs, decorative stands, easels, and the ceremony arch.

A Personal Invitation

Hidden Gardens Venue is a place where your ideas feel at home. The historic setting, quiet outdoor spaces, and thoughtful layout give you a foundation that’s easy to build on. Every corner supports a calm pace and an effortless style, which helps your day feel natural from the moment you arrive.

Planning a garden wedding for the Fort Worth area and want a space that feels warm from the start? We’d be glad to walk the property with you. Contact us to schedule a tour and see how Hidden Gardens Venue can support your celebration.