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We Booked Our Venue! (The Milestone Denton)

January 13, 2015 by Blair Lamb Filed Under: Engagement

The day after we got engaged, Riley and I started casually looking for venues online. We mostly just searched forΒ “Denton, Texas weddings” and “Austin, Texas weddings” online, and then looked through Google Images. Whenever we saw a photo with a venue that looked promising, we’d click through and research it. No kidding–our very first “Oh my gosh, click through!” moment was for The Milestone Denton. I immediately fell in love. I mean, look at the place! It’s absolutely gorgeous.

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Allison Davis Photography

Because we came across this venue so quickly, we decided not to settle without properly researching other venues in both cities first. (In case you’re new around here, at present, Riley lives in Denton and I live in Austin.) We looked and looked (and looked and looked and looked), but I absolutely could not find another venue that I liked half as much as The Milestone.

You see, I grew up in Maryland, and The Milestone’s style nods to my East Coast upbringing (Not because my childhood home looked anything like it, but because of the style of architecture in general!). Many Texas venues I found were cute, but they had just a touch too much Texas charm for me. I simply couldn’t picture my wedding photos with large metal stars, wrought iron railings, and cacti in them. Try telling a bunch of venues in Texas that you don’t want your wedding to feel too, well, Texan.

Hey, you want to take a virtual tour of this beautiful venue?

Let’s start off in the gorgeous foyer. I mean, really. Those stairs. The light. That gorgeous chandelier. I am utterly in love with it. I can just imagine the beautiful photos on the stairs and with those columns. Behind us (or the photographer taking this photo), is a lovely fireplace and sitting area, pictured below. Β Another great place for photos!

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Live. Laugh. Photograph.

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Shannon Skloss Photography

Next, let’s take a gander into the Bridal Suite and Groom’s Suite. (Something unique and wonderful about The Milestone–it also has a Family Suite for close relatives to hang out before theΒ wedding!) First, let’s check out the Bridal Suite. (This isn’t a great photo of the space, but you get the idea, right? πŸ™‚ )

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Cindy & Saylor Handcrafted Photography

And, for the Groom’s Suite. Which, by the way, Riley is thrilled to death about! It has pool and arcade games–what more could a guy want?

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Allison Davis Photography

I don’t have any photos of the family suite, but it’s just as gorgeous as the rest of the venue! Isn’t that a nice touch?

Okay, moving on to the most important room in the venue, where we’ll actually become man and wife: the ceremony space. (I was looking for a place where I could host both my ceremony and reception because so many out of town guests will have to navigate unfamiliar Texas roads already!)

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Celina Gomez Photography

Oh, how I love this ceremony space. This photo doesn’t have any dΓ©cor other than what the venue provides, and it’s absolutely beautiful. I’d like to add a few touches (like flower petals and candles down the aisle), so I can’t even imagine how wonderful it will be to officially tie the know in this gorgeous space.

Now, on to where we’ll laugh and dance: the reception area. I love this space. (Hey, can you tell I like thisΒ venue?) Again, the photo below is exactly what the venue provides, nothing more. And how beautiful is it?! (Yes, flowers are included in the package! Woo hoo!)

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Jim Byrd Photography

There are so many reasons why I have fallen in love with The Milestone–but mostly because I can completely picture myself in each of the spaces pictured above (and more to come below!). Isn’t it a lovely space for a first dance? A father-daughter dance? Or a huge dance party? I can’t wait to be married in general, and I definitely can’t wait to get married here!

Okay, now that you’ve seen the important spaces inside The Milestone, let’s take a look outside. Oh my, these grounds are so breathtaking! First of all, it has a pier! LOVE. (Also, this couple is just adorable together, aren’t they?)

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Lightly Photo

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Lightly Photo

The rest of the grounds are beautiful as well! (Look at the first photo in the post, I mean really!) Here are a few more shots of the grounds (and another pretty couple!).

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Allison Davis Photography

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Allison Davis Photography

Yep, that’ll do! πŸ˜‰ Sign me up! So, although there’s still quite a bit more to be done, we have a gorgeous,Β venue that we both love! More details to come!

So…what do you think?

Comments

  1. Allie Menzel says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

    SO absolutely beautiful! i can NOT wait!!!

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 13, 2015 at 11:29 am

      I KNOW! I can’t wait either!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

  2. Tyana says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:43 am

    I am so excited for you!!

    check out my newest post
    xx
    Tyana
    theluxedition.blogspot.com

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 13, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Tyana!! I’m excited too!

      xo,
      b

  3. Sharon Rainville says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:44 am

    OMG, it is just perfect. I can see you in picture after picture. I can’t wait to make my first trip to Texas. Never been off the east coast of the USA! Thanks for allowing the rest of us to “be there” as you make such fun decisions. Love you.

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 13, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thank you, Aunt Sharon!!! I can picture myself in photos there, too!!! πŸ™‚ Can’t wait!

      xo,
      b

    • Joan Feeley says

      January 13, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      Blair and Riley, it’s absolutely beautiful and with you two and other ten thousand relatives in it it will be jumping. Congraulations in finding it. Love, Mom Mom Jan.13th

      • Blair Menzel says

        January 13, 2015 at 9:36 pm

        Thanks, Mom-Mom! We are so excited! πŸ™‚

        xo,
        b

  4. ashleymungiguerra says

    January 13, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Ahh I had my senior prom here! It’s a gorgeous venue you will love it!

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 14, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      YAY! I’m so excited, Ashley! What an AWESOME place for prom!

      xo,
      b

  5. michalalynn says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    OMG I love this place! My dad just had to move to Dallas for work so I’m thinking about transferring down there.

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 14, 2015 at 4:29 pm

      That’s so cool!!! Love it. Thanks for reading! πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

  6. sweetcaroline04 says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    BREATHTAKING!! Wow what a stunner!

    • Blair Menzel says

      January 15, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Caroline! We’re thrilled! πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

  7. Corie says

    January 24, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    Such a beautiful venue!

  8. Krysten says

    February 21, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Wow! This place is amazingly beautiful. How exciting πŸ™‚

    • Blair Menzel says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks, Krysten! We’re thrilled!! πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

  9. Savannah says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    I am from Denton and this place is absolutely STUNNING! I’m jealous!! πŸ™‚
    Congrats on your wedding and best of luck to you both!

    • Blair Menzel says

      June 4, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Yay!! Thanks for your love, Savannah! πŸ™‚

      xo,
      b

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