The Filter Building on White Rock Lake
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Dallas Outdoor Wedding Venue on White Rock Lake
The Filter Building on White Rock Lake is a beautiful industrial-style wedding venue located in Dallas, TX. Overlooking the banks of the scenic White Rock Lake, it combines stunning views with vintage style to create an unforgettable wedding location. The Filter Building on White Rock Lake was built in 1922 to filter the water from White Rock Lake. Many years after its closure in 1963, the building was extensively renovated as an event venue, with its revenue supporting local rowing programs. With a capacity of 200 people, its Main Hall features historic exposed red brick, stained concrete floors, and original iron trusses. Large windows provide ample natural light and beautiful lake views. On the second floor, you'll find a spacious get-ready suite for you and your party to prepare for the big day. The venue also boasts on-site parking and a catering kitchen. All events held at The Filter Building on White Rock Lake are catered by FGF Catering, led by executive chef Adam Fiscus. This award-winning chef and his talented team will work closely with you, tailoring your menu to fit your event. Tables and chairs will be provided for you, but if you require extra furniture, you're welcome to rent it from an outside vendor. What's more, the venue's friendly and hardworking team will be by your side throughout the day to ensure everything runs flawlessly. For more information about hosting your event at this unique venue, contact The Filter Building on White Rock Lake today. They'd love to chat with you about your special day.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 200
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation
SettingsBallroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse, Loft, Park, Trees
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View PricesThe Filter Building on White Rock Lake Reviews
Belinda Southgate (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2022
This was the perfect venue for us! If you want nature, but you don't want cowboy, rustic, the Filter building is a fantastic choice. The photographs from our wedding looking absolutely stunning against the backdrop of the lake, the trees and the blue sky. The red brick also adds an industrial chic feel, which again looks great in photos and real life! The food options with FGF are plentiful and delicious. The staff were professional, friendly and very attentive during the day. Everything was seamless. This is an excellent venue and I'm so glad we picked it!
Reviewed on 05-11-2022
Wedding Date 30-10-2022
This was the perfect venue for us! If you want nature, but you don't want cowboy, rustic, the Filter building is a fantastic choice. The photographs from our wedding looking absolutely stunning against the backdrop of the lake, the trees and the blue sky. The red brick also adds an industrial chic feel, which again looks great in photos and real life! The food options with FGF are plentiful and delicious. The staff were professional, friendly and very attentive during the day. Everything was seamless. This is an excellent venue and I'm so glad we picked it!
Reviewed on 05-11-2022
Christine Knapp (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
This place is amazing!! Love to rustic red brick feel, huge open space and the fact that it can be both indoors and outdoors. We had about 70 people and everyone fit comfortably along with high ball tables, bar and 3 food stations. We had a good size dance floor and the lighting is perfect! We had an excellent time!
Reviewed on 05-05-2022
Wedding Date 26-03-2022
This place is amazing!! Love to rustic red brick feel, huge open space and the fact that it can be both indoors and outdoors. We had about 70 people and everyone fit comfortably along with high ball tables, bar and 3 food stations. We had a good size dance floor and the lighting is perfect! We had an excellent time!
Reviewed on 05-05-2022
Rachel Birdsong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We loved getting married at The Filter Building! It was beautiful and surpassed all expectations. The transition from ceremony to reception was totally seamless. We also sprung for the string lights and high tops on the patio outside and would 100% recommend for an evening wedding. It gave people space to step outside who wanted to step away and talk while the dancing continued inside. I only gave 4 stars for responsiveness because when we originally booked the venue, I believe the leadership was under some transition so it wasn’t clear who I needed to be communicating with. Closer to wedding day, it felt like it all was sorted out and our day was perfect!
Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Wedding Date 19-03-2022
We loved getting married at The Filter Building! It was beautiful and surpassed all expectations. The transition from ceremony to reception was totally seamless. We also sprung for the string lights and high tops on the patio outside and would 100% recommend for an evening wedding. It gave people space to step outside who wanted to step away and talk while the dancing continued inside. I only gave 4 stars for responsiveness because when we originally booked the venue, I believe the leadership was under some transition so it wasn’t clear who I needed to be communicating with. Closer to wedding day, it felt like it all was sorted out and our day was perfect!
Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Alex Sallade (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-03-2020
We loved our wedding at the Filter Building! It had rained for many days before our wedding so we opted to have the ceremony inside, but it was still beautiful. We had no issues working with the staff to coordinate everything we needed there that day and as others have said, they were always very transparent about their pricing and policies, so there were no surprises. We choose to work with one of the preferred caterers, which I would recommend as the venue does have some specific rules (understandably so) regarding how the venue needs to be cleaned at the end of the night and the caterer already knew what to do without me having to tell them anything.
Reviewed on 26-03-2020
Wedding Date 15-03-2020
We loved our wedding at the Filter Building! It had rained for many days before our wedding so we opted to have the ceremony inside, but it was still beautiful. We had no issues working with the staff to coordinate everything we needed there that day and as others have said, they were always very transparent about their pricing and policies, so there were no surprises. We choose to work with one of the preferred caterers, which I would recommend as the venue does have some specific rules (understandably so) regarding how the venue needs to be cleaned at the end of the night and the caterer already knew what to do without me having to tell them anything.
Reviewed on 26-03-2020
Cara Ashcraft (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-02-2020
I would rate this venue 5 stars, but there were a couple things I didn’t care for. I’ll start out with the good stuff. I went to wedding there in 2009 and knew I wanted to get married there. When we set our date it was the first thing I booked. I love that it’s very DIY- they don’t get in your business. They just let you do your thing as long as you follow the rules of the contact with vendors and such. It fit with our wedding theme because it’s a 1920’s industrial building and we had a vintage thing going on. There’s plenty of space for a small or big wedding, and the grounds are kept nice. Being right on the lake was such a nice touch. It feels so open. And even though it’s an older construction, when you get your decorations in there and some lighting, it totally transforms. They do have a lot of rules about which vendors you can use, and they up-charge you for the required security guard. We had to pay for extra hours too. If you want a food vendor that isnt on their list, you have to pay $400 from the jump. Fortunately I was thrilled to see that blue Mesa is one of their vendors so it wasn’t a problem for us. But just to have the string lights on the patio was an extra $400. This is not a venue specifically for weddings, so there is no good space to get ready in. The upstairs room is big but doesn’t have a bathroom. The bathrooms are downstairs so we had to get ready at a different location.Other than those things, some of which were inconsequential, it was great! Recommend for any event, just be prepared that they do not get very involved in the events that happen there. You kinda just get what you get. But it was perfect for us!
Reviewed on 22-02-2020
Wedding Date 15-02-2020
I would rate this venue 5 stars, but there were a couple things I didn’t care for. I’ll start out with the good stuff. I went to wedding there in 2009 and knew I wanted to get married there. When we set our date it was the first thing I booked. I love that it’s very DIY- they don’t get in your business. They just let you do your thing as long as you follow the rules of the contact with vendors and such. It fit with our wedding theme because it’s a 1920’s industrial building and we had a vintage thing going on. There’s plenty of space for a small or big wedding, and the grounds are kept nice. Being right on the lake was such a nice touch. It feels so open. And even though it’s an older construction, when you get your decorations in there and some lighting, it totally transforms. They do have a lot of rules about which vendors you can use, and they up-charge you for the required security guard. We had to pay for extra hours too. If you want a food vendor that isnt on their list, you have to pay $400 from the jump. Fortunately I was thrilled to see that blue Mesa is one of their vendors so it wasn’t a problem for us. But just to have the string lights on the patio was an extra $400. This is not a venue specifically for weddings, so there is no good space to get ready in. The upstairs room is big but doesn’t have a bathroom. The bathrooms are downstairs so we had to get ready at a different location.Other than those things, some of which were inconsequential, it was great! Recommend for any event, just be prepared that they do not get very involved in the events that happen there. You kinda just get what you get. But it was perfect for us!
Reviewed on 22-02-2020
Erin Cole (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
From start to end everything at The Filter Building was pretty much flawless. As soon as we saw the venue and the view it has of White Rock Lake we knew that it was exactly what we were looking for. It has amazing window lined walls that let in just the right amount of natural light for our July evening reception. We had a lot of young children attending our event so the space outside was great for allowing them to run around and be safe. Our only complaint was how hot it was in the upstairs \"bridal suite\" but luckily we didnt use this room that much. We loved that they provided tables & chairs as part of the rental package as this saved us a lot of money with rental cost.
Reviewed on 05-08-2019
Wedding Date 20-07-2019
From start to end everything at The Filter Building was pretty much flawless. As soon as we saw the venue and the view it has of White Rock Lake we knew that it was exactly what we were looking for. It has amazing window lined walls that let in just the right amount of natural light for our July evening reception. We had a lot of young children attending our event so the space outside was great for allowing them to run around and be safe. Our only complaint was how hot it was in the upstairs \"bridal suite\" but luckily we didnt use this room that much. We loved that they provided tables & chairs as part of the rental package as this saved us a lot of money with rental cost.
Reviewed on 05-08-2019
E Hochman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We had our wedding here, and it is a beautiful setting. We did the ceremony overlooking the lake, cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception indoors. We really like a minimalist aesthetic, and so didn’t need to do much in terms of decor because of the exposed brick and polished concrete floor. Just be aware that you’ll want a wedding planner to help out the day of, as the venue pretty much only unlocks the doors. We were very happy we had our wedding there!
Reviewed on 12-03-2019
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
We had our wedding here, and it is a beautiful setting. We did the ceremony overlooking the lake, cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception indoors. We really like a minimalist aesthetic, and so didn’t need to do much in terms of decor because of the exposed brick and polished concrete floor. Just be aware that you’ll want a wedding planner to help out the day of, as the venue pretty much only unlocks the doors. We were very happy we had our wedding there!
Reviewed on 12-03-2019
Natalie Moreira (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-01-2019
The Filter Building was an excellent location! Easy but out of the way of crowds, intimate but not squished, basic enough to fill with your vision but maintaining the industrial vibe.The staff were incredibly easy to work with. It was a breeze, really.
Reviewed on 04-02-2019
Wedding Date 20-01-2019
The Filter Building was an excellent location! Easy but out of the way of crowds, intimate but not squished, basic enough to fill with your vision but maintaining the industrial vibe.The staff were incredibly easy to work with. It was a breeze, really.
Reviewed on 04-02-2019
Alison Deathe (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
We had an early September wedding and hosted the ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour on the patio and reception inside. The shade hit the entirety of the lawn right at 6pm for the ceremony so our guests were able to enjoy shade & a breeze - definitely something to consider when you're booking to be outdoors. We did our couples photos on a neighboring dock and our photos are quite stunning. The lake and brick architecture make for a special backdrop to photos.
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
Wedding Date 01-09-2018
We had an early September wedding and hosted the ceremony on the lawn, cocktail hour on the patio and reception inside. The shade hit the entirety of the lawn right at 6pm for the ceremony so our guests were able to enjoy shade & a breeze - definitely something to consider when you're booking to be outdoors. We did our couples photos on a neighboring dock and our photos are quite stunning. The lake and brick architecture make for a special backdrop to photos.
Reviewed on 25-09-2018
B H (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-08-2018
The filter building itself is a really pretty venue, which overlooks the lake. I really and truly wish I would have looked around before settling on The Filter Building. There are a lot of things I was extremely unhappy about.. mainly the fact that they don't do anything except basically open the doors for you. When I say they don't do anything, I mean it. If you think they will set out chairs for your ceremony, you're dreaming. Think they would put linens on tables? Nope. You're doing that too. Think they would set up your floor plan in accordance with YOUR wedding / event? Nope... not doing that either. While they set out a basic layout... it's not your own layout.Want a rehearsal before the wedding? You probably won't get it as the venue will most likely be booked. Want to turn on string lights on the patio (that literally just require you plugging a cord into a socket?) That's an additional $400.00. While the chairs, tables and security is provided (for 4 hours), it's really just not worth the cost to have to do everything on your wedding. The venue should really do a lot more given the fact that you're paying upwards of $4,400.
Reviewed on 15-08-2018
Wedding Date 09-08-2018
The filter building itself is a really pretty venue, which overlooks the lake. I really and truly wish I would have looked around before settling on The Filter Building. There are a lot of things I was extremely unhappy about.. mainly the fact that they don't do anything except basically open the doors for you. When I say they don't do anything, I mean it. If you think they will set out chairs for your ceremony, you're dreaming. Think they would put linens on tables? Nope. You're doing that too. Think they would set up your floor plan in accordance with YOUR wedding / event? Nope... not doing that either. While they set out a basic layout... it's not your own layout.Want a rehearsal before the wedding? You probably won't get it as the venue will most likely be booked. Want to turn on string lights on the patio (that literally just require you plugging a cord into a socket?) That's an additional $400.00. While the chairs, tables and security is provided (for 4 hours), it's really just not worth the cost to have to do everything on your wedding. The venue should really do a lot more given the fact that you're paying upwards of $4,400.
Reviewed on 15-08-2018
Clare Watkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2018
We had an April wedding at the Filter Building, and it was the perfect venue. I grew up near White Rock Lake, so it was extra special to me, and the venue is so affordable which is an extra perk!Booking the venue was so easy through their venue coordinator, Michelle, and she was very responsive and easy to work with the whole time.You can make this space anything you want - our wedding featured a jazz band and very minimal decor aside from flowers and it looked and felt beautiful and elegant. It is truly a blank slate. We had 180 guests which is the max I would recommend if you want to have a band a dance floor. We did have 19 tables though, so you can make it work no matter how many guests you have!We had our ceremony on the lawn and reception indoors, but you can also set it up in any way you want! Make the space your own, and you won't regret it! And the lake views are unparalleled. Can't recommend it more!
Reviewed on 23-05-2018
Wedding Date 15-04-2018
We had an April wedding at the Filter Building, and it was the perfect venue. I grew up near White Rock Lake, so it was extra special to me, and the venue is so affordable which is an extra perk!Booking the venue was so easy through their venue coordinator, Michelle, and she was very responsive and easy to work with the whole time.You can make this space anything you want - our wedding featured a jazz band and very minimal decor aside from flowers and it looked and felt beautiful and elegant. It is truly a blank slate. We had 180 guests which is the max I would recommend if you want to have a band a dance floor. We did have 19 tables though, so you can make it work no matter how many guests you have!We had our ceremony on the lawn and reception indoors, but you can also set it up in any way you want! Make the space your own, and you won't regret it! And the lake views are unparalleled. Can't recommend it more!
Reviewed on 23-05-2018
Erin Humphries (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
The Filter Building was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. It's right on the lake and has a fantastic view. I loved the exposed brick and it was the perfect size for us (we had less than 100 people). If you are looking for a more casual environment for your wedding, I would highly suggest checking out the filter building. It was perfect and the photos are just gorgeous.
Reviewed on 19-04-2018
Wedding Date 14-04-2018
The Filter Building was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. It's right on the lake and has a fantastic view. I loved the exposed brick and it was the perfect size for us (we had less than 100 people). If you are looking for a more casual environment for your wedding, I would highly suggest checking out the filter building. It was perfect and the photos are just gorgeous.
Reviewed on 19-04-2018
Katie Venetsky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-03-2018
Excellent place to have your wedding reception! Michelle, one of the managers of the building, is very responsive to emails and is so easy to speak to! The building itself is so gorgeous, and if you're a DIY couple, this is the perfect place to do your wedding! PLUS, the caterers on their \"approved caterers\" list, are all amazing (we went with Blue Mesa, who are AMAZING). I cannot recommend this place for your wedding more!!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Wedding Date 18-03-2018
Excellent place to have your wedding reception! Michelle, one of the managers of the building, is very responsive to emails and is so easy to speak to! The building itself is so gorgeous, and if you're a DIY couple, this is the perfect place to do your wedding! PLUS, the caterers on their \"approved caterers\" list, are all amazing (we went with Blue Mesa, who are AMAZING). I cannot recommend this place for your wedding more!!
Reviewed on 19-03-2018
Robert Shelton (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-11-2017
It's a beautiful venue in probably the prettiest spot in all of North Texas. Given the location and space, it's a fantastic value. It was super easy to view the building in the open house and book online. The venue is very DIY but the price is still amazing--considering most comparable places were hundreds or thousands more, or included tons of add-on fees. My best advice is to read the contract and usage policies thoroughly so you're fully-versed on what's include and what's not. Overall, highly recommend.
Reviewed on 07-12-2017
Wedding Date 25-11-2017
It's a beautiful venue in probably the prettiest spot in all of North Texas. Given the location and space, it's a fantastic value. It was super easy to view the building in the open house and book online. The venue is very DIY but the price is still amazing--considering most comparable places were hundreds or thousands more, or included tons of add-on fees. My best advice is to read the contract and usage policies thoroughly so you're fully-versed on what's include and what's not. Overall, highly recommend.
Reviewed on 07-12-2017
Devin Horton (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Filter Building is an incredibly beautiful and unique venue. I loved the exposed brick and gorgeous lake view with string lights on the patio. Aesthetic aside, The Filter Building is not the most ideal venue - it is very difficult to work with. All communication is done via email and you must view on your own during viewing hours. No one ever meets with you in person. You also only have the venue for 8 hours and must pay extra fees for valet, security guard, turning on the patio lights and extra hours if you need them. While it initially seems like a reasonable venue, these extra fees really add up. You also have to bring EVERYTHING yourself. All they supply are tables and chairs - you must bring your own table cloths and teams of people to set up and tear down. The clean up checklist is extreme (washing the trash cans!) so make sure your caterer is aware or have the proper team in place to clean up. I do not regret having my wedding here because it was so beautiful but I wish I had realized how much extra work would go into planning it at this venue so I'm writing this review so other brides can be more prepared.
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Wedding Date 26-08-2017
The Filter Building is an incredibly beautiful and unique venue. I loved the exposed brick and gorgeous lake view with string lights on the patio. Aesthetic aside, The Filter Building is not the most ideal venue - it is very difficult to work with. All communication is done via email and you must view on your own during viewing hours. No one ever meets with you in person. You also only have the venue for 8 hours and must pay extra fees for valet, security guard, turning on the patio lights and extra hours if you need them. While it initially seems like a reasonable venue, these extra fees really add up. You also have to bring EVERYTHING yourself. All they supply are tables and chairs - you must bring your own table cloths and teams of people to set up and tear down. The clean up checklist is extreme (washing the trash cans!) so make sure your caterer is aware or have the proper team in place to clean up. I do not regret having my wedding here because it was so beautiful but I wish I had realized how much extra work would go into planning it at this venue so I'm writing this review so other brides can be more prepared.
Reviewed on 03-10-2017
Parker McNally (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2017
I had my wedding ceremony/reception here and truly, truly loved it. Its got that trendy industrial vibe, lakeside views, and historic charm all for an amazing price right by downtown Dallas! The venue was a blank canvas which is great, but you've really got to be prepared to do everything yourself if you choose this venue. Knowing that now, I'd still choose it again, but I'd be more ready for the challenge!
Reviewed on 12-09-2017
Wedding Date 04-09-2017
I had my wedding ceremony/reception here and truly, truly loved it. Its got that trendy industrial vibe, lakeside views, and historic charm all for an amazing price right by downtown Dallas! The venue was a blank canvas which is great, but you've really got to be prepared to do everything yourself if you choose this venue. Knowing that now, I'd still choose it again, but I'd be more ready for the challenge!
Reviewed on 12-09-2017
Valerie Houdek (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The Filter Building was the only place I even considered having our wedding reception this past January. When we set the date at the church, I had the availability pulled up to make sure we could have the Filter Building as well!The building itself is a beautiful red brick, restored to its former glory by the City of Dallas a few years ago. The only decorations (besides centerpieces) we really used were up-lighting and some cute wooden signs in the windows because the space is so beautiful and charming on its own. We had right at 150 people attend our reception here, and I know the building technically holds 200, but 150 allowed enough space for a dance floor while still having a full-looking room. The pricing for the Filter Building can't really be beaten, and the preferred caterer list is about 20 vendors long... there is literally something for everyone. Some people may think it's inconvenient to have to go out and find all your own vendors, but if you're willing to do the work, it's a great way to save money (especially on the alcohol people!!) :)And! Carla is so easy to work with and very responsive when you have questions!Highly recommend all around!
Reviewed on 04-02-2017
Wedding Date 21-01-2017
The Filter Building was the only place I even considered having our wedding reception this past January. When we set the date at the church, I had the availability pulled up to make sure we could have the Filter Building as well!The building itself is a beautiful red brick, restored to its former glory by the City of Dallas a few years ago. The only decorations (besides centerpieces) we really used were up-lighting and some cute wooden signs in the windows because the space is so beautiful and charming on its own. We had right at 150 people attend our reception here, and I know the building technically holds 200, but 150 allowed enough space for a dance floor while still having a full-looking room. The pricing for the Filter Building can't really be beaten, and the preferred caterer list is about 20 vendors long... there is literally something for everyone. Some people may think it's inconvenient to have to go out and find all your own vendors, but if you're willing to do the work, it's a great way to save money (especially on the alcohol people!!) :)And! Carla is so easy to work with and very responsive when you have questions!Highly recommend all around!
Reviewed on 04-02-2017
stacy granado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-05-2016
We fell in love with the Filter Building - it is charming, great location, perfect size, great details. Everything you could want. We had about 75 guests & we filled the space up nicely. It could easily have 150+ guests & still be perfect. I highly recommend this beautiful venue as your place to be married. Everything about it is stunning. On Saturdays @ noon, it is usually unlocked, so you can go check it out!
Reviewed on 15-11-2016
Wedding Date 28-05-2016
We fell in love with the Filter Building - it is charming, great location, perfect size, great details. Everything you could want. We had about 75 guests & we filled the space up nicely. It could easily have 150+ guests & still be perfect. I highly recommend this beautiful venue as your place to be married. Everything about it is stunning. On Saturdays @ noon, it is usually unlocked, so you can go check it out!
Reviewed on 15-11-2016
Anonymous (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
We grew up in the area and wanted to get married at White Rock Lake. Our wedding was in June 2016.Our wedding was amazing! It's a great venue but you have to be creative for décor and bring a lot in. We rented outdoor vintage games and vintage china, desert station, and other props from Dixie Does Vintage. Also the patio is a great spot to make a lounge to hang out. Wish the brides room was a better place to take pictures but you can't beat the views!
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Wedding Date 05-11-2017
We grew up in the area and wanted to get married at White Rock Lake. Our wedding was in June 2016.Our wedding was amazing! It's a great venue but you have to be creative for décor and bring a lot in. We rented outdoor vintage games and vintage china, desert station, and other props from Dixie Does Vintage. Also the patio is a great spot to make a lounge to hang out. Wish the brides room was a better place to take pictures but you can't beat the views!
Reviewed on 05-09-2016
Jordan Echols (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2016
I got married at the Filter Building on White Rock Lake in May 2016. We had an outdoor ceremony on the lawn between the building and the lake, cocktail hour on the back patio, and reception inside. The venue is absolutely beautiful with greenery all around, amazing views of the lake, and I absolutely love the vintage, industrial, chic vibe of the building. It is perfectly set up for an indoor/outdoor wedding and out of the many favorite parts of my wedding, the venue was at the top of the list. It is easy to decorate and because of it's natural beauty, you do not need a lot. The staff that coordinates events are easy to reach and very helpful. The tables and chairs available to rent are in good shape. The approved catering list is adequate. The prices for everything are also very fair. The Filter Building was a perfect venue for my wedding!!
Reviewed on 09-07-2016
Wedding Date 19-05-2016
I got married at the Filter Building on White Rock Lake in May 2016. We had an outdoor ceremony on the lawn between the building and the lake, cocktail hour on the back patio, and reception inside. The venue is absolutely beautiful with greenery all around, amazing views of the lake, and I absolutely love the vintage, industrial, chic vibe of the building. It is perfectly set up for an indoor/outdoor wedding and out of the many favorite parts of my wedding, the venue was at the top of the list. It is easy to decorate and because of it's natural beauty, you do not need a lot. The staff that coordinates events are easy to reach and very helpful. The tables and chairs available to rent are in good shape. The approved catering list is adequate. The prices for everything are also very fair. The Filter Building was a perfect venue for my wedding!!
Reviewed on 09-07-2016
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
My husband and I love White Rock Lake. We got engaged on the dam by the spillway, run and bike around the lake, and live in the neighborhood. So we absolutely wanted to get married at either Winfrey Point or the Filter Building. WP was booked, so we did FB. And I'm glad we did. \r\rAdmittedly, it's expensive for, essentially, an empty box ($2900 plus $500 for lights, $900 for valet, $325 for tables and chairs). But it's a beautiful box. The facility rents tables and chairs to you, which makes things easy. I hired a great caterer who set them all up for us, and had a coordinator help ensure it was decorated nicely. \r\rOne thing to consider in terms of cost is that you can provide your own alcohol! I only spent about $2,000 total on alcohol and I've heard others state they spent nearly $10,000 at hotels, etc. I had a full bar, craft beer, nice wine. And since I bought from Spec's, I was able to return any unopened wine (I don't like chardonnay, I kept the wine I did like) and got $300 back. \r\rOne thing that is not included are linens. Instead of renting them, I purchased linens from CVLinens.com. After the wedding, I was able to resell them, so, while I paid some for them linens (that some venues would maybe already have), I didn't pay too much. \r\rAll in all, the location, view, pretty brick walls, etc, all made for amazing pictures and a wonderful day.
Reviewed on 06-11-2015
My husband and I love White Rock Lake. We got engaged on the dam by the spillway, run and bike around the lake, and live in the neighborhood. So we absolutely wanted to get married at either Winfrey Point or the Filter Building. WP was booked, so we did FB. And I'm glad we did. \r\rAdmittedly, it's expensive for, essentially, an empty box ($2900 plus $500 for lights, $900 for valet, $325 for tables and chairs). But it's a beautiful box. The facility rents tables and chairs to you, which makes things easy. I hired a great caterer who set them all up for us, and had a coordinator help ensure it was decorated nicely. \r\rOne thing to consider in terms of cost is that you can provide your own alcohol! I only spent about $2,000 total on alcohol and I've heard others state they spent nearly $10,000 at hotels, etc. I had a full bar, craft beer, nice wine. And since I bought from Spec's, I was able to return any unopened wine (I don't like chardonnay, I kept the wine I did like) and got $300 back. \r\rOne thing that is not included are linens. Instead of renting them, I purchased linens from CVLinens.com. After the wedding, I was able to resell them, so, while I paid some for them linens (that some venues would maybe already have), I didn't pay too much. \r\rAll in all, the location, view, pretty brick walls, etc, all made for amazing pictures and a wonderful day.
Reviewed on 06-11-2015
Kathy Knicker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2015
The filter building is gorgeous. They did try to accommodate us as much as possible, but they don't have a coordinator on site so it is much more \"diy\". The location was all of our guests favorite part about the whole day.
Reviewed on 18-07-2015
Wedding Date 27-06-2015
The filter building is gorgeous. They did try to accommodate us as much as possible, but they don't have a coordinator on site so it is much more \"diy\". The location was all of our guests favorite part about the whole day.
Reviewed on 18-07-2015
natalie miller (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2014
I grew up around White Rock Lake and wanted to get married at the Filter Building. For a half day Saturday rental it is $2500. The venue is a blank slate, so a few hours to set up is not enough time. If you want to get in early to the venue it is $100/ hr. I loved the string lights outside the terrace but those are an extra $500. I felt like this expense should be included in the bldg rental. I refused to pay and hung my own lights and used vintage lanterns on the terrace which ended up looking awesome. \rThere is no kitchen, so keep this in mind. This will add extra expense for the caterer to bring in ovens etc to cook the food. \r\rAll in all, I love the venue, but felt like they should adjust their pricing to include $2500 for the entire day and the cantina lights.
Reviewed on 03-10-2014
Wedding Date 07-09-2014
I grew up around White Rock Lake and wanted to get married at the Filter Building. For a half day Saturday rental it is $2500. The venue is a blank slate, so a few hours to set up is not enough time. If you want to get in early to the venue it is $100/ hr. I loved the string lights outside the terrace but those are an extra $500. I felt like this expense should be included in the bldg rental. I refused to pay and hung my own lights and used vintage lanterns on the terrace which ended up looking awesome. \rThere is no kitchen, so keep this in mind. This will add extra expense for the caterer to bring in ovens etc to cook the food. \r\rAll in all, I love the venue, but felt like they should adjust their pricing to include $2500 for the entire day and the cantina lights.
Reviewed on 03-10-2014
a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
I had my wedding at The Filter Building July 12, 2014. The entire process from signing a contract to saying \"I do\" was a dream. Carla is very helpful and accommodating. Expectations are also clearly communicated, and the venue is beautiful. We received numerous compliments from our guests, and the wedding day went exceptionally smooth. I also took my bridal portraits at the Filter Building and am so glad I did. The setting was perfect. I've received many compliments on them as well. I would definitely recommend booking your event here!
Reviewed on 16-08-2014
I had my wedding at The Filter Building July 12, 2014. The entire process from signing a contract to saying \"I do\" was a dream. Carla is very helpful and accommodating. Expectations are also clearly communicated, and the venue is beautiful. We received numerous compliments from our guests, and the wedding day went exceptionally smooth. I also took my bridal portraits at the Filter Building and am so glad I did. The setting was perfect. I've received many compliments on them as well. I would definitely recommend booking your event here!
Reviewed on 16-08-2014
Rebecca Groves (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2014
Overall, I had an awesome experience with this venue. The day of was perfect and could not have picked a better venue for my husband and I. There were a few downers that included how you have to pay extra for chairs, tables, and the patio lights. They also don't have mirrors upstairs in the bridal room to get ready in except for one, and there isn't a place for the guys to really relax and get ready. They make do in a separate room so that was kind of a downer. But overall, it was fantastic. The day was smooth and the venue looked beautiful.
Reviewed on 17-06-2014
Wedding Date 30-05-2014
Overall, I had an awesome experience with this venue. The day of was perfect and could not have picked a better venue for my husband and I. There were a few downers that included how you have to pay extra for chairs, tables, and the patio lights. They also don't have mirrors upstairs in the bridal room to get ready in except for one, and there isn't a place for the guys to really relax and get ready. They make do in a separate room so that was kind of a downer. But overall, it was fantastic. The day was smooth and the venue looked beautiful.
Reviewed on 17-06-2014
Kristin Braley (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
The Filter building om White Rock Lake is absolutey gorgeous. Carla, the rep for the venue, was a nightmare to work with AFTER we had paid in full. She no showed for our an appointment we had scheduled to walk through with our vendors. When we FINALLY got in touch with her she claimed that we hadn't set it up - I had the email confirmation to prove otherwise. It was during this walk through I noticed the building had some graffiti which I had not noticed before. I contacted Carla about it and got a less than rude response about how it had been on the building sonce 2000 and couldn't be removed. My catere even said something to her about it and she told the caterer that it had been on the building since the 30s...needless to say, it should have been brought to my attention on the intial walk through.\rThe week of my wedding I got a frantic call from my caterer the because Carla would not return any of her phone calls. The caterer needed a document from her in order to get the permit to serve alcohol. Someone finally got in touch with Carla (several hours later) and she was rude and unprofessional on the phone. Thankfully, I had no issued on my wedding day but Carla was a headache to deal with!
Reviewed on 09-11-2013
Wedding Date 28-09-2013
The Filter building om White Rock Lake is absolutey gorgeous. Carla, the rep for the venue, was a nightmare to work with AFTER we had paid in full. She no showed for our an appointment we had scheduled to walk through with our vendors. When we FINALLY got in touch with her she claimed that we hadn't set it up - I had the email confirmation to prove otherwise. It was during this walk through I noticed the building had some graffiti which I had not noticed before. I contacted Carla about it and got a less than rude response about how it had been on the building sonce 2000 and couldn't be removed. My catere even said something to her about it and she told the caterer that it had been on the building since the 30s...needless to say, it should have been brought to my attention on the intial walk through.\rThe week of my wedding I got a frantic call from my caterer the because Carla would not return any of her phone calls. The caterer needed a document from her in order to get the permit to serve alcohol. Someone finally got in touch with Carla (several hours later) and she was rude and unprofessional on the phone. Thankfully, I had no issued on my wedding day but Carla was a headache to deal with!
Reviewed on 09-11-2013
Jessica Lashbrook (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
I fell in love with the Filter Building the minute I walked in. It's a beautiful unique venue that not everyone knows about. The building itself is so beautiful that you don't have to worry about too many decorations. Carla, the reservation coordinator at the filter building, was extremely prompt in answering all questions. We had an issue with our original date of the wedding and she was very flexible about changing the date for us. We have gotten so many compliments from our guest about the venue we chose and we wouldn't change that decision for the world!
Reviewed on 18-06-2013
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
I fell in love with the Filter Building the minute I walked in. It's a beautiful unique venue that not everyone knows about. The building itself is so beautiful that you don't have to worry about too many decorations. Carla, the reservation coordinator at the filter building, was extremely prompt in answering all questions. We had an issue with our original date of the wedding and she was very flexible about changing the date for us. We have gotten so many compliments from our guest about the venue we chose and we wouldn't change that decision for the world!
Reviewed on 18-06-2013
Andrea Stark (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2013
The Filter Building on White Rock Lake is a little treasure in Dallas that makes the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony and indoor reception with large outdoor patio overlooking the lake!!! The Filter Building has beautiful exposed brick and rafters requiring little to no decorating which cuts costs or leaves extra money for the centerpieces! Carla Rea is wonderful to work with too! She is straight forward with the polices and hands off leaving the details to you.
Reviewed on 26-03-2013
Wedding Date 09-03-2013
The Filter Building on White Rock Lake is a little treasure in Dallas that makes the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony and indoor reception with large outdoor patio overlooking the lake!!! The Filter Building has beautiful exposed brick and rafters requiring little to no decorating which cuts costs or leaves extra money for the centerpieces! Carla Rea is wonderful to work with too! She is straight forward with the polices and hands off leaving the details to you.
Reviewed on 26-03-2013
Rebecca Hurth (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2012
I had both my ceremony and reception at The Filter Building. We were looking for a venue that could work for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. \r\rI was pretty happy with the venue overall. The main thing I would implore on future brides looking at this venue is you need to realize that it is SUPER DIY. You will literally be renting an empty space and there is little to no assistance from the lady who works there. I only saw her once on the day we singed the contract. When we scheduled to visit a second time to have a planning meeting she didnt show up. It was fine, but if you're looking for any assistance you're not going to find it here. They are also a *touch* strict on decor, which is a little annoying. The inside of the building has a sort of industrial look with metal girders and rafters. They will not allow you to hang anything here, no twinkle lights, no lanterns, nothing. This is kind of a shame b/c it really cuts down on the ambiance you are able to create in such an open space. \r\rOther than those small things, it worked really well as our venue. Our pictures turned out amazing and several of our guests came up to tell me how much they liked the space. It's also pretty affordable compared to venues with a similar style.
Reviewed on 13-11-2012
Wedding Date 04-11-2012
I had both my ceremony and reception at The Filter Building. We were looking for a venue that could work for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception. \r\rI was pretty happy with the venue overall. The main thing I would implore on future brides looking at this venue is you need to realize that it is SUPER DIY. You will literally be renting an empty space and there is little to no assistance from the lady who works there. I only saw her once on the day we singed the contract. When we scheduled to visit a second time to have a planning meeting she didnt show up. It was fine, but if you're looking for any assistance you're not going to find it here. They are also a *touch* strict on decor, which is a little annoying. The inside of the building has a sort of industrial look with metal girders and rafters. They will not allow you to hang anything here, no twinkle lights, no lanterns, nothing. This is kind of a shame b/c it really cuts down on the ambiance you are able to create in such an open space. \r\rOther than those small things, it worked really well as our venue. Our pictures turned out amazing and several of our guests came up to tell me how much they liked the space. It's also pretty affordable compared to venues with a similar style.
Reviewed on 13-11-2012
Heather Schilling (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2012
We had an October wedding at The Filter Building and absolutely loved it. We had our ceremony outside overlooking the lake, a cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception indoors. We did our first look at a nearby pier and it was just perfect. Everything went smoothly and we received so many compliments on the venue from our guests. Also, the proceeds from the venue fees go to the non-profit White Rock Boathouse.
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Wedding Date 27-10-2012
We had an October wedding at The Filter Building and absolutely loved it. We had our ceremony outside overlooking the lake, a cocktail hour on the patio, and the reception indoors. We did our first look at a nearby pier and it was just perfect. Everything went smoothly and we received so many compliments on the venue from our guests. Also, the proceeds from the venue fees go to the non-profit White Rock Boathouse.
Reviewed on 08-11-2012
Allison Sands (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
I had my ceremony in a church so we only used the Filter Building for the reception. I loved the Filter Building. It had exactly the feel that I was going for. However, there was one big problem...one of the air conditioners hadn't been turned on for our reception. Needless to say, I heard a lot of complaining from guests who were sweating in the August heat. (Which is why I had everything inside, to avoid the sweating!) This was even something that we expressed concern about with Carla, the person who manages the reservations, and she assured us that the air conditioners would be turned on the day before in order to ensure that the buidling was cool enough. This was their mistake and not only did they not call us to apologize (the off duty police officer had notified Carla of the problem), when my dad called her to express his disappointment she made an empty offer about refunding some of our money. Of course, that hasn't happened and probably won't - we haven't heard from her. My wedding day was incredible and it's the only thing that really put a damper on the day. The last thing a bride wants is to see her guests fanning themselves and looking miserable when she walks into her reception.
Reviewed on 28-09-2012
Wedding Date 04-08-2012
I had my ceremony in a church so we only used the Filter Building for the reception. I loved the Filter Building. It had exactly the feel that I was going for. However, there was one big problem...one of the air conditioners hadn't been turned on for our reception. Needless to say, I heard a lot of complaining from guests who were sweating in the August heat. (Which is why I had everything inside, to avoid the sweating!) This was even something that we expressed concern about with Carla, the person who manages the reservations, and she assured us that the air conditioners would be turned on the day before in order to ensure that the buidling was cool enough. This was their mistake and not only did they not call us to apologize (the off duty police officer had notified Carla of the problem), when my dad called her to express his disappointment she made an empty offer about refunding some of our money. Of course, that hasn't happened and probably won't - we haven't heard from her. My wedding day was incredible and it's the only thing that really put a damper on the day. The last thing a bride wants is to see her guests fanning themselves and looking miserable when she walks into her reception.
Reviewed on 28-09-2012
Carrie Reese (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2012
Let me say, I would not have changed my venue for anything. However, it is EXTREMELY DIY, meaning you book the venue, and then the doors will be open for you the day of the event. They even changed their table/chair rental package 2 months before our wedding, and if I had not known another girl that was getting married there to tell me, I would have gotten all the wrong linens. I wasn't notified of this from the venue even once.\rBUT, we got so many compliments on the venue, and it is very day-of friendly. It is truly amazing that it wasn't built specifically for weddings. The only issue is that the Groom's room is pretty tiny, but we had a family friend bring a travel trailer that worked perfect in the parking lot for the boys.\rI am ultimately so so happy we went with the filter building, even with the bumps along the way.
Reviewed on 31-07-2012
Wedding Date 14-07-2012
Let me say, I would not have changed my venue for anything. However, it is EXTREMELY DIY, meaning you book the venue, and then the doors will be open for you the day of the event. They even changed their table/chair rental package 2 months before our wedding, and if I had not known another girl that was getting married there to tell me, I would have gotten all the wrong linens. I wasn't notified of this from the venue even once.\rBUT, we got so many compliments on the venue, and it is very day-of friendly. It is truly amazing that it wasn't built specifically for weddings. The only issue is that the Groom's room is pretty tiny, but we had a family friend bring a travel trailer that worked perfect in the parking lot for the boys.\rI am ultimately so so happy we went with the filter building, even with the bumps along the way.
Reviewed on 31-07-2012
Jillian Whiffin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
This venue is perfect if you want to have a bit of indoors and outdoors to your wedding. Our ceremony was outside right by the lake and the reception was indoors. The background for the ceremony was amazing and the sunset made it even better. Carla was very helpful, chairs and tables are provided and you're pretty much free to do whatever you'd like to with the space!
Reviewed on 23-06-2012
Wedding Date 02-06-2012
This venue is perfect if you want to have a bit of indoors and outdoors to your wedding. Our ceremony was outside right by the lake and the reception was indoors. The background for the ceremony was amazing and the sunset made it even better. Carla was very helpful, chairs and tables are provided and you're pretty much free to do whatever you'd like to with the space!
Reviewed on 23-06-2012
Caitlyn Wells (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-10-2011
The Filter Building was an absolutely gorgeous place to have our wedding. The view of the lake is fantastic, and the structure of the building itself lets you get away with as much or as little decoration as you want. They were easy to deal with and were a great price for the size of the venue. Most everything else I looked at would have been double the price and not nearly as pretty.
Reviewed on 14-11-2011
Wedding Date 28-10-2011
The Filter Building was an absolutely gorgeous place to have our wedding. The view of the lake is fantastic, and the structure of the building itself lets you get away with as much or as little decoration as you want. They were easy to deal with and were a great price for the size of the venue. Most everything else I looked at would have been double the price and not nearly as pretty.
Reviewed on 14-11-2011
ashley perkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
it was the best place for our evening wedding with all the windows!
Reviewed on 13-10-2011
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
it was the best place for our evening wedding with all the windows!
Reviewed on 13-10-2011
Sabrina Berus (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
I love the old-fashioned yet modern charm of The Filter Building. It's right on the water, but there is plenty of room inside if the weather turns bad. \rThere are a few rules (which are mentioned upfront), that don't seem like such a big deal, but turned out to be a little frustrating for me. The time you have the building is rather limited unless you are willing to pay for extra hours or do not plan to get ready there. Also, you must remove all the trash from the premises before you leave, which is not what you want to be worried about at your wedding.\rOverall, The Filter Building is a great venue and definitely worth a look.
Reviewed on 04-10-2011
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
I love the old-fashioned yet modern charm of The Filter Building. It's right on the water, but there is plenty of room inside if the weather turns bad. \rThere are a few rules (which are mentioned upfront), that don't seem like such a big deal, but turned out to be a little frustrating for me. The time you have the building is rather limited unless you are willing to pay for extra hours or do not plan to get ready there. Also, you must remove all the trash from the premises before you leave, which is not what you want to be worried about at your wedding.\rOverall, The Filter Building is a great venue and definitely worth a look.
Reviewed on 04-10-2011
Gabby Curtis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2011
I had my wedding at the Filter Building July 2, we had an outdoor ceremony and our reception inside the building. I cannot even begin to describe how much I loved the building for our wedding. The entire event was stunning, I have received so many compliments for our wedding. The ceremony was outside over looking the water at 6 pm, the sun was still out but not as hot as it could be. The cocktail portion was to be outside on the patio overlooking the water, that is where we set up the outdoor bar and appetizers, it was so hot that some of our guests had to go inside earlier than anticipated, but that was not a huge issue as the reception area was already set up. I planned my entire wedding and my family and friends helped set up the reception. For out 6 o'clock wedding we got into the building at 2 and left that evening by 12; you rent the building for 8 hours, that is essentially a 4 hr ceremony a 1 hr clean up by catering and a 3 hr set up, but you can pay for extra hours which we did and I was very happy we did, it was crazy but a little bit less hectic.... We had about 100-110 people join us for our wedding and we had plenty of room for 15 tables that seated 8 people and a dance floor, there is a section that steps down at the back of the building where we put the DJ and that worked out perfect.. On the raised platform area we had the buffet table set up as well as the cakes and that went so well. Carla is easy to work with and extremely prompt at returning emails and phone calls. This was an amazing venue and it is something we will always remember; it really was a stunning wedding!
Reviewed on 17-08-2011
Wedding Date 02-07-2011
I had my wedding at the Filter Building July 2, we had an outdoor ceremony and our reception inside the building. I cannot even begin to describe how much I loved the building for our wedding. The entire event was stunning, I have received so many compliments for our wedding. The ceremony was outside over looking the water at 6 pm, the sun was still out but not as hot as it could be. The cocktail portion was to be outside on the patio overlooking the water, that is where we set up the outdoor bar and appetizers, it was so hot that some of our guests had to go inside earlier than anticipated, but that was not a huge issue as the reception area was already set up. I planned my entire wedding and my family and friends helped set up the reception. For out 6 o'clock wedding we got into the building at 2 and left that evening by 12; you rent the building for 8 hours, that is essentially a 4 hr ceremony a 1 hr clean up by catering and a 3 hr set up, but you can pay for extra hours which we did and I was very happy we did, it was crazy but a little bit less hectic.... We had about 100-110 people join us for our wedding and we had plenty of room for 15 tables that seated 8 people and a dance floor, there is a section that steps down at the back of the building where we put the DJ and that worked out perfect.. On the raised platform area we had the buffet table set up as well as the cakes and that went so well. Carla is easy to work with and extremely prompt at returning emails and phone calls. This was an amazing venue and it is something we will always remember; it really was a stunning wedding!
Reviewed on 17-08-2011
Chelsea Alvarado (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
The Filter Building was the perfect place for our wedding. The urban feel right on the lake was perfect, and I don't think anything else in the area would have fit as well with what we wanted. The space was perfect for our 100 guests. We chose to have both the ceremony and reception inside with the cocktail hour out on the lakeside terrace. This was something that I was apprehensive about, but the catering staff executed the room transition perfectly. You do have to pay more to use a caterer not on their approved caterer's list, which we did. This was not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. I don't know if it was just the timing of our wedding and that we booked a year in advance, but there was also some confusion about what was included in our rental fee, but we were able to sort everything out pretty quickly. Carla was always very timely in her communications, and I am very glad we chose the Filter Building.
Reviewed on 05-07-2011
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
The Filter Building was the perfect place for our wedding. The urban feel right on the lake was perfect, and I don't think anything else in the area would have fit as well with what we wanted. The space was perfect for our 100 guests. We chose to have both the ceremony and reception inside with the cocktail hour out on the lakeside terrace. This was something that I was apprehensive about, but the catering staff executed the room transition perfectly. You do have to pay more to use a caterer not on their approved caterer's list, which we did. This was not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. I don't know if it was just the timing of our wedding and that we booked a year in advance, but there was also some confusion about what was included in our rental fee, but we were able to sort everything out pretty quickly. Carla was always very timely in her communications, and I am very glad we chose the Filter Building.
Reviewed on 05-07-2011
Lindsay Morrison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2011
Gorgeous venue, lovely mix of nature with the modern touch of the brick, refurbished building. Brought in shabby chic accents and tons of flowers to juxtapose the hard lines with a softer touch. Everyone loved it, especially me. Could not rate higher. Carla Rae, the Filter Building coordinator is a doll and a dream to work with!
Reviewed on 05-05-2011
Wedding Date 02-04-2011
Gorgeous venue, lovely mix of nature with the modern touch of the brick, refurbished building. Brought in shabby chic accents and tons of flowers to juxtapose the hard lines with a softer touch. Everyone loved it, especially me. Could not rate higher. Carla Rae, the Filter Building coordinator is a doll and a dream to work with!
Reviewed on 05-05-2011
Brandi Ellis (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2010
We loved this place. We had our wedding on the outside terrace on the lakeside at sunset and it was amazing. The inside has so much charm that we just did some uplighting and hung empty anitque picture frames. \rOnly reason I didn't give 5 stars was that there we gnats all around and that the reception room did get a little hot.
Reviewed on 25-10-2010
Wedding Date 08-10-2010
We loved this place. We had our wedding on the outside terrace on the lakeside at sunset and it was amazing. The inside has so much charm that we just did some uplighting and hung empty anitque picture frames. \rOnly reason I didn't give 5 stars was that there we gnats all around and that the reception room did get a little hot.
Reviewed on 25-10-2010
Rita Meno (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-05-2010
The Filter Building is a great industrial looking building set on a lake. It has everything you need for an event with a beautiful natural backdrop. The cost is a good value, especially compared to hotels, etc. While the catering list is not extensive, you can bring in your own, if you like, for an additional small fee. You can also provide your own alcohol, as long as it is served by TABC-certified bartenders, so this can also help with cost. For parties around 200 and below, it is a great space.
Reviewed on 10-10-2010
Wedding Date 30-05-2010
The Filter Building is a great industrial looking building set on a lake. It has everything you need for an event with a beautiful natural backdrop. The cost is a good value, especially compared to hotels, etc. While the catering list is not extensive, you can bring in your own, if you like, for an additional small fee. You can also provide your own alcohol, as long as it is served by TABC-certified bartenders, so this can also help with cost. For parties around 200 and below, it is a great space.
Reviewed on 10-10-2010
Lee Anne Parsons (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-09-2010
We loved the Filter Building! It is a fabulous venue and affordable. I highly recommend it for your wedding and reception
Reviewed on 30-09-2010
Wedding Date 11-09-2010
We loved the Filter Building! It is a fabulous venue and affordable. I highly recommend it for your wedding and reception
Reviewed on 30-09-2010
Megan Coker (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2010
The Filter Building cost me $1000 to rent for a weekday, but it costs $1500 for a Friday. Carla Rea, the coordinator, is very helpful and informative throughout. The building is a beautiful, historic brick building that has been renovated by a nonprofit corporation. Behind it is a grassy area that looks out over White Rock Lake in Dallas. Our ceremony was on that hill in the summer, but by 7 pm in June the area is in the shade and cooled by a breeze off the lake. It was just perfect! The facility has 150 white garden chairs on-site available for rental, along with about 14 round tables and a couple long tables.\rIndoors, the building has a black warehouse floor, brick walls, adn lots of windows overlooking the lake. The lighting is very pretty at night, and with just a little decoration for the tables and walls, it was a very classic place to have our reception. There is just one room that fits only about 200 people max though. They also have a kitchen for the caterer/cake person to use, and there are two rooms for getting ready (the girls' is upstairs, overlooking the lake!). \rThis building is a do-it-yourself sort of place. Nothing is included in the initial price except the rental itself, so you have to rent tables, chairs ($5 a piece), tablecloths, and decorate yourself. They have beautiful rafter beams, but don't let you hang anything from the ceiling or have balloons inside for fire safety reasons. That's a bit of a pain. Otherwise, as long as you are willing to decorate and find your own caterer (or have a coordinator or someone do that for you), it's great. \rHaving the reception and ceremony there was also amazing--the outdoor area was perfect for the ceremony and the chairs were brought in by the catering staff afterward and put at the tables for the reception. There was plenty of room inside for the tables, a dance floor, and a DJ (and all the normal sign-in and gift tables). I loved everything about my wedding at the Filter Building and would recommend it to anyone as a friendly place which makes for great pictures!
Reviewed on 04-09-2010
43 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.4 out of 5.0Wedding Date 21-06-2010
The Filter Building cost me $1000 to rent for a weekday, but it costs $1500 for a Friday. Carla Rea, the coordinator, is very helpful and informative throughout. The building is a beautiful, historic brick building that has been renovated by a nonprofit corporation. Behind it is a grassy area that looks out over White Rock Lake in Dallas. Our ceremony was on that hill in the summer, but by 7 pm in June the area is in the shade and cooled by a breeze off the lake. It was just perfect! The facility has 150 white garden chairs on-site available for rental, along with about 14 round tables and a couple long tables.\rIndoors, the building has a black warehouse floor, brick walls, adn lots of windows overlooking the lake. The lighting is very pretty at night, and with just a little decoration for the tables and walls, it was a very classic place to have our reception. There is just one room that fits only about 200 people max though. They also have a kitchen for the caterer/cake person to use, and there are two rooms for getting ready (the girls' is upstairs, overlooking the lake!). \rThis building is a do-it-yourself sort of place. Nothing is included in the initial price except the rental itself, so you have to rent tables, chairs ($5 a piece), tablecloths, and decorate yourself. They have beautiful rafter beams, but don't let you hang anything from the ceiling or have balloons inside for fire safety reasons. That's a bit of a pain. Otherwise, as long as you are willing to decorate and find your own caterer (or have a coordinator or someone do that for you), it's great. \rHaving the reception and ceremony there was also amazing--the outdoor area was perfect for the ceremony and the chairs were brought in by the catering staff afterward and put at the tables for the reception. There was plenty of room inside for the tables, a dance floor, and a DJ (and all the normal sign-in and gift tables). I loved everything about my wedding at the Filter Building and would recommend it to anyone as a friendly place which makes for great pictures!
Reviewed on 04-09-2010
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| Address | 2810 White Rock Rd, Dallas, TX, 75214 |
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