How Much Does It Cost to Get Married at Clark Gardens in Texas?

Located a little over an hour from Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas, Clark Gardens offers 35 acres of blooming botanical beauty—a picture-perfect setting for couples looking for a garden wedding. With venues ranging from a sandstone chapel to tiered fountains and rose-covered arbors, the property accommodates everything from intimate ceremonies to 300+ guest celebrations.

But what does it actually cost to get married here? The Tulle Together Wedding Pricing Transparency Project is on a mission to collect all of the pricing PDFs for wedding venues across the country. All of the PDFs in our database – 2,500 total and more than 100 in Texas – are contributed by other couples planning their weddings. That means we can walk through the venue costs for you – without you having to email them. Below, we’ve broken down everything in the pricing PDF to help you figure out whether Clark Gardens fits your budget and your vision.

Overall Cost Estimate

Let’s start with some total numbers before breaking down each fee individually. We combed through all the pricing details in the PDF to put together some high level quotes using Tulle’s Venue Calculator tool. This tool allows you to put in the most common elements of venue pricing PDFs to figure out the actual total without having to build a complex spreadsheet.

$24,470 for 150 guests

This takes the rental fee for 150 guests and assumes the external per person food & beverage cost would be $125 per person (including staffing and fees). Note that catering is not included, this is an assumed total for external catering.

$19,220 for 100 guests

This takes the rental fee for 100 guests and assumes the external per person food & beverage cost would be $125 per person (including staffing and fees). Note that catering is not included, this is an assumed total for external catering.

You can calculate the rough estimate of what it would cost to get married at the Clark Gardens by using Tulle Together’s Venue Calculator! For the breakdown of the different costs, see below or log in to Tulle Together to access the entire pricing PDF.

Ceremony & Reception Costs at Clark Gardens

Clark Gardens offers several ceremony and reception locations across two main areas:

East Side:

• Bowling Green – A 5,000 sq. ft. lawn bordered by roses (up to 350 guests)
• Channel Garden – Tiered walkways and fountains with two 700 sq. ft. pavilions (up to 400 guests)
• Chapel Garden – Stone chapel with stained glass (seats 80–100)
• Chapel Lawn – Scenic lawn flanked by garden features (up to 300 guests)
• East Tent – A 6,000 sq. ft. tent with chandeliers, stage, and bar (up to 300 guests)

West Side:

• Summer House Lawn – Gazebo and lawn with dance floor (up to 150 guests)
• Rose Pavilion – 1,000 sq. ft. lighted pavilion with waterfall and lawn seating (up to 150 guests)
• West Tent – A 5,000 sq. ft. tent with stage, bar, and dance floor (up to 150 guests)

Venue Fees

Clark Gardens pricing varies by season, guest count, and day of the week. All packages include ceremony and reception time, though you can opt to only have your ceremony at this venue.

What’s Included in the Venue Fee

All full wedding & reception packages include:

• 12-hour access on event day
  • 6 hours to decorate and dress
  • 5 hours for event
  • 1 hour for cleanup
• Ceremony and reception chairs + tables (setup and removal)
• Bridal dressing room
• Clark Gardens staff for:
  • Vendor supervision
  • Guest shuttling within the garden
  • Trash removal and facility clean-up
• On-site venue coordination
• Event security
• One-hour rehearsal (during business hours)
• Access to garden for engagement or bridal portraits

Note: Clark Gardens staff does not handle food disposal or the removal of outside rentals or decor.

Food & Beverage Costs

Clark Gardens allows you to bring in outside catering and bar services, as long as vendors provide proof of liability insurance. If you plan to serve alcohol, you’ll need to hire a TABC-licensed and insured bartender and submit the required insurance documentation.

There’s also an optional alcohol fee of $350.

Food and beverage costs are not included in the venue rental. While prices vary, couples in Texas typically spend between $125–$300 per guest for full-service catering and bar.

How much could your total wedding cost be if you got married at Clark Gardens?

When you factor in everything — from venue fees to vendor costs — Tulle Together’s Cost Forecast Tool projects that the total budget of wedding at the Clark Gardens could land above $54,000 depending on your guest count (this estimates a 150 person guest count with a $125 per person catering cost), design scope, and other vendor selections. This estimate factors in a range of typical wedding expenses beyond the venue & catering itself, helping couples get a realistic view of what their wedding might actually cost before making any commitments. Of course, someone could spend more or less than this (especially if you go with less guests!) – but it’s an average estimate for what that total wedding cost could look like.

The Cost Forecast Tool is just one of Tulle Together’s budgeting resources. On the website, you’ll find a variety of budget tools designed to help couples plan out their total wedding costs before they book anything. Whether you’re estimating expenses, tracking your spending, or looking for real venue pricing, Tulle Together’s tools provide a transparent approach to wedding budgeting—so you can plan confidently and avoid unexpected surprises. Sign up here for a smarter way to plan your wedding!

Couples love Clark Gardens for its natural beauty, versatile ceremony sites, and inclusive amenities. The option to bring your own vendors—paired with full-day access—makes it a flexible and cost-effective choice.

Tulle is here to make wedding budgeting clearer, one venue at a time. Want pricing breakdowns for more venues like this? Explore the full collection on Tulle Together’s Wedding Pricing Transparency Project.

Photo Credit: Clark Gardens PDF