Bridal Portraits at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Park
Bridal portraits at The Dallas Arboretum are amazing! In our bridal pictorial we reveal 9 of the best-of-the-best garden spots for bridal sessions. See photos of real brides by some of Dallas’ top wedding photographers.
Bridal Portraits at the Dallas Arboretum
- The Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill
Opened in the fall of 2011, the garden is a stunning vista for bridal portraits at the Dallas Arboretum. Over 80 types of Japanese Maples populate the two-acre garden. The trees mingle with the cascading waterfall as it flows through the garden.
In the fall, the trees display a jaw-dropping array of red, yellow, and orange leaves.
2. Lay Family Garden
The 2.2 acre garden resides at the north end of the Dallas Arboretum. Cascading water walls flow from native limestone walls. It was a perfect back-drop for a Emiline’s bridal portrait. View her bridal portrait session at the Dallas Arboretum.
Left photo: Emiline’s beautiful bridal portrait at the Nancy Rutchik Red Maple Rill waterfall. Right photo: The Lay Family Garden. Shawna Hinkel Photography.
3. McCasland Sunken Garden
For certain, the McCasland Sunken Garden is a bridal favorite. The stepped walkway and landscape create a striking bridal portrait. The elegant walkway is lined with Italian jardinières.
Steps to the McCasland Sunken Garden bridal portrait by George Troup Photography.
A different vista of the stepped walkway in the McCasland Sunken Garden. Monica Salazar Photography.
4.The Chico y Chica de la Playa sculpture in the McCasland Sunken Garden.
Alicia poses in front of the Chico y Chica de la Playa sculpture with fountain. It resides within the McCasland Sunken Garden. Secluded and tranquil, the garden is a perfect setting for a bridal portrait. In addition, this garden is a favorite spot for weddings at the Dallas Arboretum.
See Alicia and David’s real wedding at the Dallas Arboretum.
Alicia’s bridal portrait at the McCasland Sunken Garden at the Dallas Arboretum. Flash-Back Video and Photo.
5. A Woman’s Garden
Nationally acclaimed, A Woman’s Garden features terraced walkways and a breath-taking vista. The 1.8 acre formal garden features many smaller garden “rooms.”
Part of A Woman’s Garden, The Majestic Allee is one of the Dallas Arboretum’s trademark images. It has two limestone structures and reflecting pool with sweeping views of White Rock Lake. It is a preferred location for Dallas bridal portraits.
Bridal portrait at A Woman’s Garden. It is probably the best known backdrop for bridal portraits at the Dallas Arboretum. Agape Pics.
6. Poetry Garden located in A Woman’s Garden
A fairy-tale setting, Brooklyn poses for her bridal portrait in this charming garden with blooming Foxglove flowers. View Brooklyn’s charming bridal portrait pictorial at the Dallas Arboretum.
Brooklyn’s stunning bridal portrait in a fairy-tale setting. The lower path under A Woman’s Garden towards Poetry Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Fairy Tale Photography.
7. A Poetry Garden
As mentioned before, A Poetry Garden is part of the larger A Woman’s Garden. The bride poses beneath a limestone wall doorway.
A Poetry Garden bridal portrait. Monica Salazar Photography.
8. A Woman’s Garden
Lovely fall bridal portrait on A Woman’s Garden stairs.
Fall bridal portrait by Agape Pics. A Woman’s Garden stairs to the Degolyer Loggia.
9. Crape Myrtle Allee
Crape Myrtle Allee is a superb sight. This scenic garden is stunning year round. It is a much-talked-about site for bridal portraits at the Dallas Arboretum.
Crape Myrtle Allee ends at the beloved “frog fountain” waterscape named Polliwogs. Also, it is a favored wedding site.
Emiline at Crape Myrtle Allee at the Dallas Arboretum. Shawna Hinkel Photography
Dallas Arboretum Bridal Photography from Picturesque Photo Video on Vimeo.
Bridal Portrait Guidelines at the Dallas Arboretum
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- Must come dressed in your wedding dress. No changing in the public restrooms.
- Bridal portraits may be taken between 9-5 normal business hours.
- If you need to change a VIP room is available to rent Monday-Friday for $150 for two hours between 9-2. It has a full-size mirror, seating and restroom.
For more information or to book a photo-shoot email: egavin@dallasarboretum.org. Their phone number is 214-515-6615.
The Dallas Arboretum is located in east Dallas. It is a beloved site for bridal portraits. And for good reason. The botanical park is spectacular year round; the many gardens provide endless bridal session opportunities. We highlight some of our favorite gardens for bridal portraits at the Dallas Arboretum. Enjoy!
We thank Terry Lendecker from the Dallas Arboretum for her assistance.
Dallas Arboretum //George Troup Photography//Monica Salazar //Agape Pics//Fairy Tale Photography//Shawna Hinkel Photography
