If you’re searching for an elegant North Texas wedding venue that offers expansive views, refined architecture, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow, The Hillside Estate is a stunning option to consider.
Located just outside Dallas, this venue blends modern sophistication with timeless charm — making it ideal for couples planning a romantic, elevated celebration.
About The hillside estate
- Located in Cross Roads, Texas
- Ideal for medium to large guest counts
- Indoor ceremony and reception spaces
- Dedicated bridal suite
- Expansive outdoor portrait locations
ceremony and reception spaces
The Hillside Estate offers multiple spaces for you ceremony and reception, making this venue a complete win.
For a more traditional, indoor ceremony option the Hillside Estate has a wall of windows beaming with beautiful natural light in their chapel. The Chapel features three chandeliers, white walls, and a seating capacity of up to 300 guests.
If you prefer an outdoor ceremony or an outdoor reception, their lawn and feature wall boast an elegant turf lawn, marbled overlook, and easy access to inside. With seated capacity at 300 guests, there is plenty of space and a refreshing valley of trees and water views beyond the altar.
The Hillside Estate also has a courtyard area that can transform into an amazing cocktail hour space or a seated reception area for up to 130 guests. Nestled near the outdoor fireplace, this cozy option is a beautiful space to celebrate outdoors.
Lastly, the Great Hall in the Hillside Estate featuring 5 grand chandeliers and windows throughout for natural light, provides a gorgeous reception area. It has easy access to the courtyard and the Hillside lawn making it a quick way for guests to enjoy indoors and outside. Their reception hall seats up to 300 guests and a variety of layouts for your dream event.
best photo locations
- Front of the Estate - obvious reasons, the architecture is STUNNING!
- The Garden - curated hedge art and trees, say less
- The Chapel - the natural light here is insane and is a beautiful backdrop
- The Lawn - the overlook, trees, and water view
- The Grand Stairs - elegance and movement are a dream here
timeline tips for weddings at the hillside estate
This venue gives you the ability to be flexible in your timeline. With indoor ceremonies, you are open to having them slightly earlier if needed or wanted since the natural light will frame your ceremony photos gorgeously. For couples portraits, you will want to stay within that hour-hour and a half before sunset. This allows for golden hour and lower sun for beautiful lighting and soft skin tones in your dreamy couples portraits.
An ideal spring timeline may have the ceremony start at 3pm or 4pm and couples portraits start around 5:30pm. Summer timelines may be better with a split due to the Texas heat. This may look like a 4pm or 5pm ceremony time, with a 6:30 or later couples portraits time (depending on the sun and preference of style).
Be sure to ask your planner, venue, and photographer their thoughts to ensure you get the best portraits for your day.
Why Couples Love the hillside estate
- Their Staff! They work hard and go above and beyond.
- It's beautiful! The architecture and its European inspired look at top-notch
- Guest Compliments! Your guests cannot quit raving about it
- Built with weddings in mind!
If you’re planning your wedding at The Hillside Estate and looking for a photographer who understands how to capture the venue’s natural light and architectural beauty, I would love to connect.
