From a historic mansion to barns and garden pavilions, with planning notes for each style.
The Stegmaier
156 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre
- Two historic properties: the Mary Stegmaier Mansion (built 1910) and the Frederick Stegmaier guesthouse (built 1870)
- Grand ballroom for ceremonies and receptions, with up to 120 guests for a reception and a full-mansion buyout for larger celebrations
- Guest rooms at the Frederick Stegmaier guesthouse
Planner’s note: Historic mansions reward careful flow planning: where guests gather between ceremony and reception, where the wedding party gets ready, and when vendors can load in.
Details from The Stegmaier; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.
The Beaumont Inn
Route 309, Dallas (Back Mountain)
- 50 acres of botanical gardens for ceremonies and photos
- Climate-controlled Grande Pavilion for up to 300 guests, usable year-round
- Two-tiered flagstone patios overlooking Leonard’s Creek, plus on-site wedding specialists and overnight rooms
Planner’s note: When the wedding party stays on site, getting-ready, first look and photo timing can be built around the gardens without travel time. Plan an indoor or covered backup for an outdoor ceremony.
Details from The Beaumont Inn; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.
Irem Pavilion
70 Ridgway Drive, Dallas
- Outdoor venue on the Irem Country Club grounds, surrounded by an 18-hole golf course
- Ceremonies beneath a wedding arch on the course, cocktail hour on the pavilion deck
- Reception in the main pavilion, rain or shine, with a liberal decoration policy
Planner’s note: Open-air pavilions are a blank canvas: decor, lighting, rentals and an evening temperature plan (layers, heaters, bug spray) should all be on the checklist.
Details from Irem Pavilion; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.
The AppleTree Terrace at Newberry Estate
Newberry Estate, Dallas
- Outdoor ceremony site with a pergola, plus an indoor option
- Large indoor banquet hall with an attached bar room and patio
- Seating for 180 to 200 guests; Friday, Sunday and winter wedding packages at discounted prices
Planner’s note: An outdoor ceremony with a ready indoor fallback is ideal. Decide the weather call time with the venue in advance so vendors and guests aren’t left guessing.
Details from The AppleTree Terrace; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.
The Barn at Shadyrill Farm
Loyalville Road, Dallas
- A family home and working produce farm for 45 years
- Renovated barn with rough-cut lumber walls, chandeliers and 15-foot ceilings
- Two restrooms, a bridal room and a large kitchen for catering setup
Planner’s note: Barn weddings usually mean bringing in your own caterer and rentals. A coordinator keeps delivery windows, setup, breakdown and vendor meals on one schedule.
Details from The Barn at Shadyrill Farm; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.
Friedman Farms
Dallas
- Hosting weddings since 2006 on 145 acres of fields and hilltop views
- A climate-controlled, 140-foot, three-level barn seating up to 200 guests
- Outdoor ceremony sites including a hilltop, a fireplace and a gazebo, plus an indoor loft
Planner’s note: Multiple ceremony sites mean choosing one early and planning a guest path, seating and sound for it, along with a rain plan.
Details from the Friedman Farms WeddingWire listing; confirm current packages, capacity and policies with the venue.