Say “yes” to engagement photos at the Arboretum
With much anticipation, we have had the brightest blooms of the spring season here at the Dallas Arboretum, though while many couples look forward to the blooms, they are also focused on something else: their weddings.
But before the “I dos” are said and the rice is thrown, there are engagement photos to be taken. More and more, couples are choosing outdoor venues to capture the occasion, especially during the warmer months when the flowers are in full bloom, providing a colorful backdrop and picture-perfect natural light.
The Arboretum is just such a venue. Thousands of couples get their photos taken here every year amid the gardens’ romantic landscapes and lush greenery. In case you’re anticipating capturing your own engagement moment here at the gardens, we have a few ideas for you. Here are some of the most popular, picturesque spots for your engagement photos:
Crape Myrtle Allee
With its arched, expansive bowers of mature crape myrtle trees lining its Pennsylvania brownstone pathway, our Crape Myrtle Allee provides an impressive backdrop for pics of you and your spouse-to-be. From the natural sunlight dappling through the branches to the popular “frog fountain,” Crape Myrtle Allee is one of the Arboretum’s most beloved features and provides a perfect setting for a reflective stroll captured in time.
A Woman’s Garden
A gift from the Women’s Council of Dallas, this serene and nationally acclaimed garden features terraced walkways and exceptional views. Here, there is a bounty of settings in which to memorialize the moment, such as a native Texas limestone bridge, an alluring 140-foot hanging garden or a wellspring surrounded by towering dawn redwoods. You’ll also spy an expansive vista of White Rock Lake from the edge of a dramatic reflecting pool, making for an idyllic photo op.
The DeGolyer Pergola
A top pick for intimate wedding ceremonies is a popular spot for engagement pictures as well. The DeGolyer Pergola boasts a breathtaking arbor overhung with vines. Underneath is a gorgeous shaded walkway, where couples have the flexibility to be shot in a variety of candid or posed ways.
While these are the three most popular spots for happy couples to pose, the Arboretum’s 66 acres gives couples the freedom to explore many other settings, including:
The Jonsson Color Garden, which features azaleas, crape myrtle trees and beautiful spring color, courtesy of our world-famous tulip display.
The McCasland Sunken Garden is surrounded by stone staircases, topiaries and gorgeous flowering beds, and makes for a serene place to stage your special moment.
So when spring and love is in the air, make use of the Arboretum’s colorful and inspiring scenery to memorialize one of the most special milestones of your life. (Speaking of, did we mention we also host weddings? Well, we can save that for another post.) Congrats to all you lovebirds! Hope to see you soon. Visit our Enchanting Engagements board on Pinterest for other ideas on locations in the garden for your photo shoot.
Image Credit: Enchanting Engagements Pinterest Board
Ready to take your engagement photos at the Dallas Arboretum? Make sure you follow our non-commercial photography guidelines. Call 214-515-6615 for more details.
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