Affordable Wedding Venues for Rent in Dallas, TX

Dallas comes with many budget-friendly wedding spaces that are sure to win you over. The important thing to remember is that although inexpensive, these venues are not low quality. So cast away your fears of not having a location fit enough for your Big Day - here at Tagvenue, we make sure to look for only the best affordable wedding venue in town!

Usually, the venue cost is one of the bigger worries in the wedding budget, so it’s rather obvious that you’ll be looking to avoid the highest fee. We’ve made a list of some money-saving tips and tricks, so make sure to check them out before renting an affordable wedding venue.  

How to book an affordable wedding venue

There are many tricks that you can use, so let's go over the ones that we’ve found are the most important.

• There’s no exact rule here, but check if the location of your chosen marriage site is not making the venue more expensive. On our website, you can find event spaces that are cheap both in town, as well as on the outskirts. However, the wedding locations at low prices in Dallas don’t have to equal high capacity. If you’re looking to book something for a larger number of guests, then it’s likely that you’ll find a better price by looking away from the city center. Of course, be careful when choosing the location for your wedding anyway, since sometimes it’s better to rent closer to the center than far away from it. We suggest checking in with your spouse or parents about the wedding priorities before you make any decision. 
• Is dry hire or a BYOB option something you’d like to add on when renting a cheap wedding space? Using one or both of these options will give you the freedom to make your wedding as DIY as you wish. When it comes to BYOB, you may be able to bring not only your own alcohol but food as well. This option can significantly reduce the price of the venue and also give you the freedom to pick an affordable wedding venue you love and food that you know is going to be perfect for this special occasion. The only thing to be aware of here is any corkage fees that the manager might ask for. And while we’re on the topic of food, perhaps we might interest you in a wedding buffet menu service instead of set dishes for everyone? A buffet option is usually more budget-friendly and also produces less waste since everyone eats exactly how much they want. It’s a great option for picky eaters as well. 

As for dry hire - who wouldn’t want to prepare the interior in a way they’ve always dreamed of? If you found a large and affordable wedding venue that allowed you to decorate yourself, it could not only be a cheaper option but a more personal one as well. What’s not to love? On the other hand, you can also look into venue options that don’t need a lot of changes in the interior. If you love the place exactly as it is, you won’t be spending extra money on additional decorations. It looks like there’s an affordable way out with both options!

• Is minimizing your guest list on the table? If so, then cut away, as harsh as that sounds. Although renting a wedding venue for hundreds of guests does sound very celebrity-like, maybe a more intimate option will be something you’ll cherish more down the line? The more people you invite, the less time you’ll have to spend with every one of them. Gather your closest circle of family and friends, and celebrate this party together. It also gives you the opportunity to get to know the new family you’re getting yourself into.
• Have an off-season wedding, and preferably off-weekend too. The most in-demand days are also the ones that are most expensive. Thankfully, Dallas is still beautiful and warm even in the winter, so we’re guessing getting married in the snow is most likely off the table. If you’re feeling extra brave, you can even negotiate the price with the host during this time. After all, the manager of the restaurant will surely want to provide an intimate and budget-friendly wedding venue rather than no wedding at all. And when it comes to celebrating your special day during the week - make sure you’ve sorted that out with your guests, and well in advance too. Weekends are what most people prefer, so although less expensive, don’t have your guests bending over backward for days off at work.

Have you figured out yet which of these options will suit to rent the cost-effective wedding space? We hope that our tips and tricks made the booking process of an affordable venue for your wedding in Dallas a little bit easier. We also prepared some venue suggestions, so make sure to take a look at those as well. Check out some more questions and answers below!