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winfrey point @ white rock lake?

jennifersimsjones1989jennifersimsjones1989
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So Im trying to find info on winfrey point because the building is beautiful and within my price range, but my computer is being stupid and wont open the page so does anyone know what the policy on alchol is? and if you got married there or know someone who has what was your experience? 
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  • bsn1752bsn1752 member
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    edited December 2011
    Hello and welcome - I'm no help but I know we have some Winfrey Point Knotties on here - I believe that EWinkler got married there!  Hopefully she'll chime in.

    Good luck and happy planning!
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  • rcpm44rcpm44 member
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    edited December 2011
    Winfrey Point is a favorite among many brides. We've had several brides get married there.

    I looked into the venue and you can bring in your own alcohol. I THINK you need a TABC certified bartender and you need an off duty police officer too.

    If you have more questions please ask, this board is a great place for help! Welcome!
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  • juliebug1997juliebug1997 member
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    edited December 2011
    Winfrey Point will also be completely DIY.  I love the White Rock area!!!!
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  • jennifersimsjones1989jennifersimsjones1989
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    edited December 2011
    thank you for your help everybody!
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  • jennifersimsjones1989jennifersimsjones1989
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    edited December 2011
    does anybody know if i need to rent tables and chair or anything else?
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    Here is ewinkler's info from the venue list:

    Contact info or website:  http://www.dallasparks.org/reservations/reservations.aspx
    Location:  Dallas - White Rock
    Capacity:      270  Outdoor ceremony option:  Yes
    Price:     $150-$180 per hour 
    DIY:  Everything is DIY
    Exclusions: Must have Secruity Guard present
    Notes:  Some tables are included but pretty much everything has to be brought in and set up yourself and taken down.
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  • rcpm44rcpm44 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_winfrey-point-white-rock-lake-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:e3aadc8b-7bbc-47c9-9799-1f2cb6da38d6Post:911f4c4a-c733-4d54-9973-92a3dc14452f">Re: winfrey point @ white rock lake?</a>:
    [QUOTE]does anybody know if i need to rent tables and chair or anything else?
    Posted by jennifersimsjones1989[/QUOTE]

    You'll need to bring just about EVERYTHING in. You can find super cheap rental places. I remember looking at <a href="http://www.tlceventrentals.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.tlceventrentals.com/</a> and their prices were the best I had found. Fox rentals in Grapevine was the second best price.
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  • jennifersimsjones1989jennifersimsjones1989
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    edited December 2011
    thanks ill check them out
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  • RoxygirllrRoxygirllr member
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    edited December 2011
    Hey so did you decide on Winfrey Point? I just put a deposit down for June 17, 2012! Now it's time to figure out how to do all of the rentals and everything. Since we are on a tight budget, we were thinking of ordering a bunch of platters from nice grocery stores. We were planning on having the ceremony outside in front of the lake also, but weren't sure exactly how to do it! I guess just rent chairs and an archway perhaps?
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  • professorscienceprofessorscience member
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    edited December 2011
    This post is really old.

    However, one of my bridesmaids is getting married at WP in September, so I will surely have lots of pics then.
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  • wendyhalupkawendyhalupka
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    edited December 2011
    I just reserved WP this morning for Oct. 13......I'm so excited....I love the venue! 

    If you have any referrals for an arch can you please let me know?  I am wanting to do the same ceremony idea on the front lawn!

    thank you!

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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_winfrey-point-white-rock-lake-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:e3aadc8b-7bbc-47c9-9799-1f2cb6da38d6Post:bfe6e213-8dd3-4099-8bd9-7e4a2f8f628a">Re: winfrey point @ white rock lake?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I just reserved WP this morning for Oct. 13......I'm so excited....I love the venue!  If you have any referrals for an arch can you please let me know?  I am wanting to do the same ceremony idea on the front lawn! thank you! Wendy
    Posted by wendyhalupka[/QUOTE]

    October 13th as in 10 days from today or one year and ten days from today?

    TLC Event Rental or A-1 Wedding Rental may have what you're looking for. There was a recent post about arches too, I think there were other suggestions than these. If I run across it, I'll post the link.
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  • wendyhalupkawendyhalupka
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    edited December 2011
    NOT ten days from now....wow, that makes my head hurt thinking about it!

    October 13, 2012....thanks for the referral !  :) 
     
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  • ashleyreyashleyrey
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    edited December 2011
    Does anyone know what the rental fee is for the facility

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  • wendyhalupkawendyhalupka
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    edited December 2011
    Capacity: 270 Outdoor ceremony option: Yes
    Price:     $150-$180 per hour

    They have 120 folding chairs, and tables to use (several round and square) -- but its pretty much "DIY"!!

    We have it reserved for October 13 2012....GREAT venue, just hard to reserve!  Dont waste your time trying to call...go in person!  We were there at 5am and were the first in line!
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  • malejos0226malejos0226 member
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    edited December 2011
    Everyone keeps talking about this place but I have yet to see any pictures of it all done up by someone for a wedding. We are trying to do ours on a budget, and our guest list if EVERYONE attends would only be around 70 people. I'm just not sure about the DIY type stuff since I am so indecisive and I don't know how much time it would take to set everything up and take everything down. Are there companies that could do that? How many tables and chairs do they provide?
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  • aeliza06aeliza06 member
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    edited December 2011
    There are lts of pictures! One was even on Style Me Pretty! 

    http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/2582







    This one has a picture towards the middle of the entire place: http://www.scottandtemphotography.com/blog/?p=188

    HTH! Google is your friend- use words like "white rock lake" or "winfrey point" and wedding or photography or photographer. Just see what comes up :) 
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  • malejos0226malejos0226 member
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    edited December 2011
    I love how it looks all done up. I'm just so apprehensive about having to rent everything and DIY everything. I am not sure if it would end up costing more to do it that way even though the venue itself is cheaper.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_winfrey-point-white-rock-lake-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:e3aadc8b-7bbc-47c9-9799-1f2cb6da38d6Post:0280c1b5-4761-4fb0-9dcd-bb7a30c74772">Re: winfrey point @ white rock lake?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love how it looks all done up. I'm just so apprehensive about having to rent everything and DIY everything. I am not sure if it would end up costing more to do it that way even though the venue itself is cheaper.
    Posted by malejos0226[/QUOTE]

    It depends on what all you want, and you'll have to get quotes from venues and then do a cost analysis.  DIY venues can be significantly cheaper than all-included venues.
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  • malejos0226malejos0226 member
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    edited December 2011
    There's a venue I thought about that's decently cheap as far as for what it includes and it's beautiful and I believe a lot of it would be DIY but I'd still have help to set things up and take things down rather than it be me and whomever I know.

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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_winfrey-point-white-rock-lake-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:102Discussion:e3aadc8b-7bbc-47c9-9799-1f2cb6da38d6Post:7465a963-5bf9-41ab-91a5-6697d310949a">Re: winfrey point @ white rock lake?</a>:
    [QUOTE]There's a venue I thought about that's decently cheap as far as for what it includes and it's beautiful and I believe a lot of it would be DIY but<strong> I'd still have help to set things up and take things down rather than it be me and whomever I know.</strong> <a href="http://www.loneoakwinery.com/" rel='nofollow'>http://www.loneoakwinery.com/</a>
    Posted by malejos0226[/QUOTE]
    This is where a day of coordinator would come in handy. As PPs have said- do a cost analysis (excel is your friend) of each and every thing.<div>
    </div><div> I was going to go with a DIY venue at first but the cost of linens, a dance floor, delivery of beer and wine, floral delivery, and the general logistics of things made this a more expensive option than a place that wasn't as much DIY. <div>
    You need to think of travel time for you, your guests, and vendors. Think about the following things: What time will your reception be over? Can you keep things at the venue overnight? Does your caterer have travel restrictions? What about music- will you be getting a DJ or will you play off an iPod? Does your venue have speakers? What about a dance floor? </div><div>
    A coordinator can be a huge help when it comes to the general logistics of things. They can also help you stay within your budget and give you ideas on design. My coordinator has even gone to Hobby Lobby with me and given me ideas for DIY decor projects. She tells me to keep track of even the little things, like things I buy from TK classifieds or craigslist,. The little things add up quickly! I know it isn't in everyone's budget, but for me, the cost will even out in the end with all the help I am getting and the money I am saving in other areas. </div><div>
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  • Cordie00Cordie00
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    edited December 2011
    Wow! This board has been super helpful. I booked Winfrey point over the phone at 8am for oct 20. I guess they took some calls early. :) phew. One of the main things I'm concerned with is the lighting. I've notice that some of the weddings look a little on the cheap side and it seems to be because they have the overhead lights on showing the buildings flaw. Any suggestions???
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  • malejos0226malejos0226 member
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    edited December 2011
    Does anyone happen to know if they allow you to keep things there over night? Like if your wedding is Saturday, could you come Friday night to start setting up, and then after the wedding leave decorations there and whatnot till Sunday and come back and get them sunday?
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_texas-dallas-ft-worth_winfrey-point-white-rock-lake-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:102Discussion:e3aadc8b-7bbc-47c9-9799-1f2cb6da38d6Post:1ecbc4be-d320-46e8-b652-7fa53d232e81">Re: winfrey point @ white rock lake?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Wow! This board has been super helpful. I booked Winfrey point over the phone at 8am for oct 20. I guess they took some calls early. :) phew. One of the main things I'm concerned with is the lighting. I've notice that some of the weddings look a little on the cheap side and it seems to be because they have the overhead lights on showing the buildings flaw. Any suggestions???
    Posted by Cordie00[/QUOTE]

    I would imagine you'd have to get fabric to drape on the ceiling if you don't want the lights showing.
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