Dog-Friendly Wedding Venue & Gorgeous May Wedding Day including a Pickleball Game during Reception
One of Aimi’s first questions when considering SCR was, “can we put down painter’s tape on the front patio to create a pickleball court?”
Aimi and Jaydon fell in loving playing Pickle Ball, and they wanted to incorporate that into their wedding day! Guests and us alike had the best time watching these two team up to play a bit of ball on the wedding day and bring another dose of love and laughter to such a wonderful day.
Having yard games at weddings is a fun addition to give guests something extra to do and keep them busy during photos or waiting on dinner. In the winter months, weddings are so early in the day (1-2 hours before sunset), that guest activities like yard games to keep guests entertained as they wait on dinner is a great idea! But even more fun is to choose something like Aimi and Jaydon that meant something special to them.
These two didn’t stop at pickleball; they also chose SCR because they could include their beloved dogs in their day from start to finish. Having a dog-friendly venue is something dear to so many of our couples. We love being a place where the whole family can celebrate!
THE GROVE - OUTDOOR CEREMONY
SWEETEST DOGS FRONT AND CENTER AT THE WEDDING CEREMONY
The Eastmans had their best day on May 15, 2022, and of course, that included their precious pups. Aimi lost her Hank, the boxer looking so dashing in these photos recently. Losing my best-pup recently, I know how much these photos of her and her dogs on the wedding day and the memories mean to her.
SCR couples are often animal lovers and dog people, and we don’t think that’s a coincidence! If you consider having your dog part of your wedding, you’ll love SCR North Texas Wedding Venue and these photos.
PICKLEBALL at THE WEDDING RECEPTION
These photos are by far the most “playful” we’ve ever seen of a bride and groom at SCR! We get a lot of fun couples but going all in and playing a few rounds of pickleball while wearing a full ballgown was first! These two had the best time on their wedding day and did the things that make them happy and were true to their story. What a testament for all couples - you only get one wedding day, make it special and meaningful to your own story! SCR’s large front patio was perfect for this and is often the place where yard games are set out during Cocktail Hour.
NEWLYWED PORTRAITS BY ASTONE PHOTO AND DESIGN
We adored everything about this personal wedding day, and what made it even more special was having our friend Alex of Astone Photo and Design to capture it! She is a SCR trusted and Recommended Vendor at SCR and has been for many years. She captures the magic both outside and inside - which is a true talent that most photographers lack when it comes to our high standards. If you are looking for a photographer at Sparrow Creek or anywhere in North Texas, we highly recommend her.
GETTING READY PHOTOS IN THE BRIDAL SUITE
SCR has a beautiful, natural light-filled bridal suite included in all our rentals. The Bridal suite has a private ensuite bathroom, beautiful counter, antique chandelier, huge windows, and dress hook! We also have the new Bridal Loft upstairs, meant to be an additional space for lounging once our brides and bridal party are ready! The Bridal Loft is an add-on, and you can see those details HERE.
RECEPTION AND RANCH WEDDING DETAILS
These love birds dance the night away inside the Barn under the chandeliers with nothing but each other on their mind. SCR hosts beautiful rustic wedding, boho, glamorous, and Tuscany-inspired weddings. Our spaces can complement any aesthetic or theme our brides have in mind!
The Dance Floor at SCR is the space below the 12 antique chandeliers, with plenty of space for up to 200 guests. During the summer months, we cap our events at 150 guests to ensure everyone enjoys themselves to the fullest, like at the Eastman’s wedding in May!
NORTH TEXAS WEDDING VENDORS - WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS VENDORS
The Eastmans trusted their day with amazing SCR Recommended and Pre-Approved Wedding Vendors, which made it all the better and stress-free. See our Full List of Recommended Vendors for your wedding in the West DFW Area or Wichita Falls wedding region HERE. We gush over every wedding that Alex, with Astone Photo and Design, captures; she does an amazing job as do all of these vendors who you see listed below and on our Recommended Vendor List.
Astone Photo and Design
Catering Daddy Bob’s Smoke Waggon
Mark Waggoner Bar
Florist and Coordination Emily Events
Tease to Please Hair and Makeup
We are blessed to host couples from all over Texas and the county for their destination weddings here in Graham, TX. It’s an honor to share our small-town charm, the beautiful landscape at SCR, the lake, and all our favorite local vendors with our couples! See our top recommendations on Lodging and our On-Site Lodging options for your own North Texas Weekend Wedding Venue, and make it a destination for your guests!
