Burleson Small Wedding Splurges

Now that we’re are all embracing the new normal, and accepting the fact that small weddings may be around for a while, we want to give you a few tips on the best places to splurge for your big day. From flowers to photography and decor to entertainment – the priorities for every couple are different. The beauty of having an intimate wedding is that your budget will go further with fewer guests and allow you to focus on what’s important to you.

When it comes to entertainment, you may decide to focus on live music, from a pianist to a band, even with a small group in attendance live music can create an event to remember.

If you and your fiance are foodies, you may want to dedicate the extra budget to the menu. Transitioning to a multi-course meal with paired beverages can be a personalized treat for all.

Another area we see a lot of our couples focusing some of their extra budget on is photography and videography. Although you’ll have less guests, there will be no shortage of amazing moments to capture. One consistent thing we hear from most couples is how fast their wedding day goes. They tell us how it was an amazing blur of special moments, and how grateful they are to have the photos and videos to come back to for years to come.

Burleson Event Venue

When you’re venue shopping one area that you may not have on your checklist (but you should) are the bride and grooms’ suites. These spaces actually end up being a big part of your day and photos. Not only will you use the space to get ready in, but also have that last conversation with your family and bridal party before walking down the aisle. It’s where you’ll step into your dress, it’s where the men will have their boutonnieres attached, where you’ll toast each other and spend time laughing and smiling preparing for the big moment.

Because this room is an important part of our venue, we’ve designed an unmatched space for both our bridal suite and groom’s suite. Take a look at some of our favorite elements below.

The groom’s suite is a dream man cave! From the pool table, wet bar and big screen TV, to the poker room and sauna it truly is one-of-a-kind.

If you love the groom’s suite, you’ll fall in love with our dreamy bridal suite complete with a canopy bed, chandelier, private balcony and an abundance of natural light that makes for beautiful bridal portraits!

While our suites are amazing, there’s so much that the mansion has to offer. Browse through our online galleries to take a look of some of our favorite spaces:
Antebellum-Style Mansion
Ballroom
Iron Gazebo on the Lake
Poolside Courtyard
Oak Tree
Carriage House

Ready to see more of our beautiful Burleson event venue, and one-of-a-kind mansion? Schedule your private tour today!

We know that planning your wedding day starts with finding the perfect location and the perfect backdrop for your wedding day photography and we believe Lone Star Mansion will be that place for you. Whether you live in the Burleson area and want an event that feels like home, or are looking for a unique and elegant destination wedding; once you’ve seen the property and met our staff, you will fall in love. Our Burleson wedding venue is designed to make your dreams come true, come tour the grounds for yourself.

It’s no secret that the Lonestar Mansion has a plethora of beautiful spaces, balconies, and scenery, here are a few of our favorites.

You cannot beat the sight and environment that our beautiful balconies create in images. The Bright white mansion paired with a jaw-dropping white wedding gown is unmatched.

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When you pull up to our venue, you feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Surrounded by nature,  the white mansion is the perfect backdrop for photos.

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Our front porch and statement-worthy white columns are the perfect element to contrast with the sunset.

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You simply can’t beat this entrance…

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The grounds are beautiful and the food is amazing!!! This team really knows how to coordinate a wedding and they made it so easy for me to sit back and relax during the planning process and wedding day! Very attentive to detail and communication. I did not know about anything that went wrong until the day after, making it easy to enjoy myself. Even my husband loved this venue…the man cave for the groomsmen was a lifesaver!!

-Emily

Are you ready to schedule a private tour? Contact us today, we’d love to show you around!

Should You Plan a DFW Holiday Wedding?

Setting a wedding date can be a challenge. If you’re considering claiming a holiday weekend for your upcoming nuptials, we have a few tips to help guide you along the way.

Sending Save the Dates
Experts recommend sending save the dates at least six months in advance if you are planning a holiday wedding. People rarely make plans for more than six months in advance, so this gives plenty of time to plan ahead. In addition to your save the dates, your invitations should go out a minimum of 2 months in advance.

Your Invite List
Invitation lists are a funny thing right now, while circumstances are changing week to week and month to month. For most couples, we are seeing a smaller turn out than expected, since some guests aren’t comfortable attending a group event. Having your event on a holiday, will also likely affect your turnout. Depending on the holiday you select this can increase turnout (typically on 3 days weekend holidays) or decrease on holidays on others that are popular for family tradition or travel.

Create a Holiday Experience
If you’re having your event on a holiday, embrace it. Depending on the holiday, it can be a small nod, like a patriotic-themed wedding favor for an Independence Day Event, or a full themed event for a holiday like New Year’s Eve. Letting your guests celebrate your day, while also embracing the holiday will not only create an event to remember, but it will feel original and unique to you as a couple.

Confirm Your Favorite Vendors in Advance
Don’t forget, vendors celebrate holidays also. You’ll want to get a headstart compared to what you wedding timeline checklist is telling you, in regards to booking your favorite vendors. So many vendors reserve certain holidays for time and traditions with their family, while others book up quickly on holidays or highly requested dates.

Are you ready to schedule a tour and see our beautiful mansion venue for yourself? Contact us today to request a time.