People ask us all the time what makes Dallas Palms different. It’s the string lights swaying in the breeze. It’s watching your family laugh under lit pergolas while dinner is served. It’s outdoor, but covered. Open air, but cozy.
If you’re planning a wedding reception, corporate event, or cultural celebration, the Melrose Garden setup might be exactly what you’re looking for.
What You Get When You Book Melrose Garden
Melrose Garden sits on our 6.5-acre property in Carrollton. The 5,000-square-foot space holds up to 160 guests. Two pergolas with string lights give you that golden hour glow even after dark.
The garden connects to the Melrose Ballroom through a covered patio. For ceremony and reception combos, you can seat 250 for the ceremony using both spaces, then switch to 170 inside or 160 in the garden for dinner. No shuttling guests across town.
How the Pergolas Work
Each pergola creates a natural focal point. Some couples use one for the bar and one for lounge seating near our fire pit. Others position buffet stations under both for a smooth guest flow. The twin pergolas can frame your dance floor or stage without blocking views.
The string lights are included with your rental. They’re built into the structure, so setup is quick, and the look is consistent every time.
Food Options
Our kitchen handles all catering, buffet, or plated. Menus include vegetarian, vegan, and dietary accommodations.
Gold includes two appetizers (veggie samosas, meatballs), salad, one entrée (grilled chicken with roasted red pepper and mushroom sauces), and two sides (loaded mashed potatoes, green beans almondine).
Platinum adds slow-smoked brisket and citrus-glazed salmon.
Diamond brings herb-crusted sirloin and prime rib with upgraded sides.
Themed buffets include Tex-Mex Traditional, Taste of Italy, Texas Traditions, Mediterranean, and Pacific Rim. Late-night stations cover chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, or biscuits and gravy.
Full-service staff handle everything. Day-of coordination is included.
Décor
We have linens, centerpieces, and table settings ready. If you want something specific, we’ll source it to match your vision. Flowers for your sweetheart table, cake table, and guest tables are all coordinated.
The pergolas and lights create the structure. You bring the colors. We’ve done minimalist white and green, vibrant marigold and red for Indian celebrations, and jewel tones for Nigerian events.
Cultural Celebrations
We’ve worked with American, Nigerian, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, South Asian, Nepalese, and Hispanic families. We understand timing for cultural ceremonies, dietary needs for religious observances, and setup for specific rituals.
No food and beverage minimums. Complete customization is standard.
Practical Details
About 300 free parking spots on site. Valet available on request. Interest-free payment plans available.
Why This Works
Outdoor feel with infrastructure already there. The pergolas give structure. String lights handle ambience. The covered patio gives you weather backup without renting a tent.
The garden photographs well in daylight and at night. Your guests eat well and move easily between spaces.
Ready to see it? Contact us at 972-416-1416 or dallaspalms@gmail.com. We’ll walk the garden with you and talk through how your event would work in the space.
FAQs
Can we do the ceremony and reception in Melrose Garden?
The garden holds 160 for a reception. For ceremonies, use the garden and ballroom together for up to 250 guests, then reset the garden for dinner.
Are the string lights included?
Yes. The lights on both pergolas are included with your rental, along with uplighting and ambience lighting.
What catering works for outdoor service?
Our kitchen serves buffet style as standard, with plated options. Menus range from Gold to Diamond tiers, plus themed buffets. All options accommodate dietary restrictions.
Do you handle cultural events?
Yes. We’ve coordinated Nepali weddings, Indian and Pakistani ceremonies, Hispanic quinceañeras, Nigerian events, and multicultural celebrations. We understand cultural timing, dietary needs, and ritual setups.
