Lane + Jerry's Gorgeous Wedding Ceremony + Reception

If you're looking for ways to throw a romantic, whimsical, garden-chic wedding, look no further than Lane and Jerry's gorgeous wedding we hosted a couple of weeks ago.

From the garden-inspired cafe lights intermingled with ivory paper lanterns, to the incredible orchid centerpieces, to the soft glow of the fairy lights and candles throughout the venue, the Going wedding truly was dripping with romance.

Weddings come and go and they are all breaktakingly beautiful in their own way. The true beauty of any wedding, though, comes from the love between the bride and groom, and Lane and Jerry's love for each other was undeniable. 

Here are a few of our favorite shots from their wedding on October 10. We also want to send a special "thank you" to the vendors that helped make Lane and Jerry's wedding day a beautiful success. 

Ceremony, Reception, & Event Coordination- Rooftop Event Spot
Catering- Urban Crust, Urban Rio
Photography- Epic Photography
DJ- Spin DJ Entertainment
Photo Booth- Shutter Booth DFW
Cake- Cake Carousel 

Cheers to Lane and Jerry! We wish you both all the happiness in the world!

Bride and bridesmaids do some pre-ceremony touch-ups in our new Bridal Suite!
Photo provided by Epic Photography

Orchid centerpieces under a canopy
of cafe lights and lanterns

Reception space with cafe lighting and paper lanterns

Ceremony welcome sign, hand-drawn by Rooftop Event Spot.
Photo provided by Epic Photography

Ceremony view. Photo provided by Epic Photorgraphy

Beautiful bride and groom during the ceremony,
framed by our rustic partition backdrop, fresh hydrangeas and fairy lights.
Photo provided by Epic Photography

This canvas guest book was the perfect way for the couple to
commemorate their wedding and the loved ones who helped them
celebrate it! Photo provided by Epic Photography.

A Romantic Rooftop Wedding

The Dunlap wedding had us absolutely falling in love. The event design from The Wildflower, which included floral arrangements loaded with romantic peonies, whimsical draping, and gold accents, created the perfect garden-chic look any bride would dream of! We especially loved the café lights that draped over our patio. The lights are definitely on trend and looked fabulous! This summer evening couldn't have been more perfect for celebrating the love of two newlyweds.

Dallas Affaires Cake Company outdid themselves with the five-tier wedding cake, and placed on top of a shimmering ivory linen and floral wreath, it couldn't be more beautiful!

The lounge furniture that is included in all of our event packages is always a big hit with our clients! Marissa took the furniture to a new level by adding bright persimmon and patterned magenta pillows to tie in with the reception's look. Guests enjoyed relaxing on the patio while watching the sun set over historic downtown Plano.

 

Gorgeous centerpieces for the cocktail tables on the patio!

We just absolutely LOVED this wedding and want to congratulate Marissa and Howard Dunlap! We hope you enjoyed your evening at Rooftop Event Spot and have a wonderful life together!

Urban Oil & Gas's Magical Meeting

Urban Oil & Gas's Magical Meeting at Rooftop

Our gorgeous venue is the perfect facility to host a corporate event! We recently had a fun geology-inspired corporate meeting followed by cocktails and dinner on our patio! Our wrap around patio is able to be open for that patio feel or completely enclosed, perfect for those rainy cold days (which we seem to be having a lot of lately!). 

The Entry Table

At this meeting they used our beautiful buffet-style table as their entry, and it turned out to be so cute! Urban Oil & Gas hard hats combined with the crystals and simple floral arrangements made for an inspiring place to show information and photos of their company. We loved the table runners, they just made the table pop with color!

Main-Room Meeting

The company utilized our main room to hold the meeting area as well as a space for snacks. A separate, large screen and projector was brought in for the presentation portion of the meeting, and classroom-style tables set the scene for a productive day. 

Dinner on the Patio

With the geology-inspired theme, our venue truly sparkled! They had gorgeous floral centerpieces and crystals scattered throughout the space, creating a calming and relaxing environment.

Guests noshed on bites from Urban Crust and even brought in a live musician for entertainment! What better way to spend your evening with coworkers than having a delicious dinner on the patio at Rooftop Event Spot?

Is your business looking for a unique venue to host your next annual meeting? Contact us to set up your next corporate event!

Shelby & Josh's Perfect, Rustic-Industrial Wedding

We met Shelby and Josh back in Spring of 2014...over a year before their actual wedding date! We immediately could tell that they were not only crazy about each other, but also super excited to create a wedding day that showed their friends and family their personality and things they enjoy doing together.

Both Shelby and Josh enjoy taking on DIY projects for their home, so it came as no surprise that they wanted an industrial feel that they could create themselves for their big day. When speaking to Shelby's mom at the wedding reception, she even gave us the inside scoop that they love doing DIY projects so much, that the main thing for which they registered for their wedding was gift cards to Home Depot! 

Industrial DIY

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: We love our crafty clients! Shelby and Josh outdid themselves when it came to creating the feel for their rustic-industrial event. Every accent was not only gorgeous, but it also was super special because it was made by them. 

The accents on our entry cart immediately made the
rustic feel come to life!

Personalized name and advise cards at each place
setting made for a cozy feel!

Handmade table numbers and industrial accents
paired with romantic floral arrangements
provided the perfect balance! 

Food & Drink

Another theme that was prevalent throughout Shelby and Josh's wedding was customization. Whether choosing between "The Josh" or "The Shelby" cocktails at the bar, or picking what type of s'mores should be made at the custom S'mores Bar provided by Urban Rio, guests could pick and choose to have it their way. 

This DIY bar sign let guests know their options!

Urban Rio's Guacamole Station was a hit!

Custom Guacamole, anyone??

S'mores Bar

Planning The Details

Shelby and Josh also took advantage of our Premiere Wedding Package, which allowed them to sit back, relax, and enjoy their day, while our team took care of everything else. We handled putting together a timeline to fit all the activities at the wedding and reception, coordinated with each vendor, and took care of doing all of the decorating for the event. This package also includes our Glow Package, which provides ivory paper lanterns for the interior of the space. 

Check out some other photos from this amazing wedding!

Lovely Glow

Cake Cart

Stunning Decor

We could not have asked for a sweeter couple to work with, and wish Shelby and Josh all the happiness in the world!!

How-To-For-You DIY Craft Night

How many of you have ever had a tragic Pinterest fail? Where you thought you were going to make a beautiful wreath and it turned out a crooked circle of yarn? Here is an example of what Rooftop Event Spot is trying to put a stop to..

(Photo Courtesy of pinterestfails.com)

Rooftop Event Spot is stopping Pinterest fails one craft at a time! Join us at our first "How-To-For-You" DIY crafting session. We couldn't be more excited about teaming up with La Foofaraw's Michael Hamilton to bring to you what we think will be the best DIY craft night ever! 

At our craft session we will be making gorgeous spring inspired wreaths with hands on instructions from Michael himself. We have three different types of wreaths with different embellishments, prices starting at $65.00. 

When purchasing a ticket to our DIY craft night you will be getting more than just a beautiful wreath, you'll be treated like a queen with our complimentary cocktail and light appetizers from the delicious Urban Rio!

Our crafting night will be on April 8, 2015 from 6-9 PM at our beautiful Rooftop Event Facility located at 1000 E. 14th Street on the fourth floor. Help us stop Pinterest fails one class at a time. 

To purchase tickets click here. 

Rooftop Uncorked: The EWMC Society's Food & Wine Festival

As many of you know, Rooftop offers exclusive catering at all of our events from both Urban Crust and Urban Rio. Chef Salvatore Gisellu is the Executive Chef/Partner of Urban Crust, as well as the Managing Executive Chef of Urban Rio. What you may not know is that Chef Salvatore has been a member of the Dallas-area Epicurean World Master Chefs Society (EWMC) since 1998.

This international organization of recognized, elite chefs compete all over the world in culinary competitions, own and operate their own restaurants and businesses, and hold events that celebrate their love of great food while giving back to local charities. Of all the exciting things the organization does, the last is what brought them to Rooftop Event Spot.

We had the priviledge to partner with EWMC for their 19^th Annual International Food & Wine Festival. This was their second time hosting the event at our venue, and when we decided to partner again for the 2014 event, we could not wait for the day to roll around.

More than 20 World Master Chefs filled our venue with stations that offered tastes of both savory—like gourmet pizza from Chef Salvatore at Urban Crust, empanadas from Chef Fernando at Urban Rio, and sushi from Chef Yutaka at Yutaka Sushi Bistro—and sweet. Guests also enjoyed signature cocktails, beer and wine selections as well as fun, vibrant music from local singer-songwriter, Matt J.

Over two hundred Dallas foodies came and supported the group of chefs, and by the end of the night, the group not only shared their love and passion of delicious food, but raised money for a donation to give back to KidLinks Foundation, a charity that improves the emotional and physical needs of children by directly funding music entertainment and music therapy programs in Texas. 

Congratulations to the EWMC team on another successful event, and we look forward to partnering again for next year!

The Natvigs: A Golden Anniversary

The Natvigs: A Golden Anniversary

September 20, 2014

At Rooftop, we are so fortunate to be a part of the beginning of so many couple’s marriages. We get to see the big white dress and first dance, and hear toasts and blessings that are wished upon the happy couple during the one of the most important days of their lives—their wedding day.

We love love, and celebrating the marriage of two people, which is why we were so excited when Curtis and Irma Natvig decided to host their 50^th Wedding Anniversary celebration with us. For many of our couples, we are celebrating the beginning, but with the Natvigs, we not only were able to celebrate the beginning, but also all of the moments over the last fifty years that got them to today.

We met with Curtis and Irma to discuss the theme for the event, and the answer so fun! “We want it romantic and simple, and to dance! All of our friends from our dancing class will be there, and we want a really nice, fun event where we can all dance.”

In recent years, Curtis and Irma began taking ballroom dancing classes together and discovered a true love for the art. We helped enlist the services of United Party Rentals to supply the wooden dance floor for their event, and Irma, along with the help of their children, put together beautiful centerpieces with romantic, red roses and candles.

Our favorite part, though, was the various shapes and sizes of ivory and yellow paper lanterns that hung from the ceiling during the event. It allowed for a soft, romantic glow above everyone as they celebrated the Natvigs and their marriage.

During a meeting prior to the event, we asked Curtis and Irma their advice on how to make a marriage last for fifty years. Their answer? Laugh a lot and make sure you love the person, even when you may not like them. That sounds good enough to us!

Congratulations to the Natvigs!

The Kasten's Perfect Fall Wedding

In light of today's beautiful (albeit unlikely) weather, we had a flashback to one of last year's weddings where the weather was equally beautiful! Tammy and Phil could not have dreamed of a more beautiful wedding day. When we initially met with them to discuss hosting their wedding, their one fear was Texas weather. They knew that it was hard to predict, however their minds were put at ease when they found out that the majority of our outdoor patio space, where their ceremony would be held, could be closed in the event of bad weather.

Adorable Pumpkin Votives

Fall Centerpieces 

They really wanted to really play up the fall-theme at their wedding and planned to utilize all of the colors and flavors of fall, including, you guessed it…pumpkins! With every meeting, they would discuss how they could use pumpkins in some really interesting ways. They decided to use them as the “vases” for their flowers in some of the centerpieces, as well as small, votive candle-holders! They also incorporated the remnants of the autumn season into other details, from the deep, rich hues of the flower arrangements, to the festive cinnamon sticks that wrapped some of the other candle holders and decorations.

Fast forward to October 18. The weather is beautiful…a sunny, 84 degrees. The patio area is set for their intimate wedding ceremony, and the décor is set and stunning for both the ceremony and interior reception. The music begins to play, and with her daughters and best friends by her side, Tammy heads down the aisle to her forever. Nothing could have made this day more beautiful!

Perfect Weather for a Perfect Wedding

Love Tammy and Phil’s idea for the pumpkin votives? Keep reading to learn how to make them at home, courtesy of the queen of DIY—Martha Stewart.

DIYPumpkin Votive Candle-Holders

Materials:

Miniature Pumpkins

Votive Candles

Floral Cutters

Hand-drill fitted with a 1 ½-inch-wide paddle bit

Steps:

1. Using floral cutters, trim the stem from the pumpkin.

2. Center the paddle bit over the pumpkin, and drill about ½ inch deep.

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

3. Insert votive candle into the hole. The pumpkin can be stored in a cool, dry spot for up to one day.

How To Pull Off the Perfect Organic-Chic Wedding Reception

We had the pleasure of helping Sarah and Drew plan their wedding reception at Rooftop from afar. As if planning a wedding isn’t stressful enough, these two had to do it from over 1,700 miles away…in Massachusettes! From the first time we spoke with Sarah on the phone, we could tell that she was a laid-back, free spirited person who appreciated all things natural and organic. It was no surprise, then, that she decided to let that part of her personality shine through their wedding décor.

Sarah also opted to purchase our Decorating Package to help take even more stress off of the planning process. The week of the wedding, she brought by all of the décor for the reception and our team got to work!

If you’re looking for a unique, rustic and chic theme for your next event, take a page from Sarah and Drew’s reception you’ll have it made!

Centerpieces with an organic flare.

Natural Decor

Sarah’s overall color scheme was green, yellow, black and brown. What better way to tie in brown by adding some seriously-aromatic organic coffee beans and rustic, raw cotton? She brought it green and yellow with fresh flowers encased in vases full of sliced lemons and limes. All natural. All gorgeous!

Of course, no “rustic” feel is complete without some burlap, so she finished off the table décor with burlap table runners to tie in the browns and add a bit of texture to the table. It was fabulous!

Organic, Fair-Trade Favors

Chocolate-covered espresso beans
at each place setting offered a sweet touch
for the guests!

Sarah found a unique way to further keep in line with the organic-coffee-theme—by giving each guest their own little bag of chocolate covered espresso beans.

Each bag was placed with the table setting which not only made it super simple for guests to claim their favor, but also added a luxurious touch to the place-setting.

(Note to anyone reading: we always recommend dressing the place-setting as much as possible. It adds that little something extra and can make a big difference in the overall look of your event! Remember…it’s all in the details!)

Fresh, Custom Food

One of the best parts about our facility is that we use catering exclusively from Urban Crust and Urban Rio. Sarah and Drew got the best of both worlds and chose Urban Crust’s salad and pizza, and Urban Rio’s Guacamole Station.

There is no better way to support the idea of fresh, local and organic food than Urban Rio’s Guacamole Station. Guests approached Urban Rio’s Chef Attendant and were able to create their own custom guacamole appetizer! Hate tomatoes? Love garlic? Want it extra spicy? We’ve got you covered!

Urban Rio's custom guacamole station

As you can tell, we loved the organic-chic idea behind Drew and Sarah’s wedding reception, and think that everything from the custom guacamole, to the natural centerpieces, perfectly represented the Bride and Groom. To make it even better, their group sure new how to keep the party going right to the last song of the night!

Congratulations Sarah and Drew! We wish you a lifetime of laughter, love and happiness!

T’s Grad Party: A Celebration that Won’t Soon be Forgotten

Things we loved!!

We’re always scouring the event industry to find the coolest and most hip things to offer to guests at parties and Tevaun’s Graduation Party on June 26 had no shortage of “cool.” We had the pleasure of partnering with Ebony Peoples from Ebony Peoples Events & Design for T’s Grad Party and, man, did she pull out all of the stops! Tevaun’s Grad Party transformed Rooftop into a full-on teen club, complete with paprazzi, VIP lounge, killer DJ and more! There were so many cool aspects to celebrate T’s high school graduation, but here are some of our favorites: 

A GRAND Entrance

What’s more “Hollywood” than paparazzi?  As soon as guests arrived at Rooftop, they walked a red carpet and had their photo taken in front of a step & repeat with the party’s logo. This larger-than-life step & repeat paired with the photographers created the ambiance of a true “it” club and the guests felt like celebrities.

Graffiti Wall

Hands down, the coolest part of T’s Grad Party was the Graffiti Wall from Air Graffiti Dallas. Think about the coolest photo booth you’ve seen, then multiply it by about 100 and you’ve got the Graffiti Wall.

This over-the-top photo booth combines a traditional green screen photo booth and takes it to the next level by letting you graffiti your own photos! Guests stood in front of the green screen for their photos, which was instantly transferred to a full-sized screen that used infared technology “spray cans” to draw on the photos. Guests could choose their paint color and shape as well as pick cool treatments like neon, stamps and stencils! Once the guests were done creating their artwork, the photos printed out in about 7 seconds. So cool!

We set up the Graffiti Wall in our north break out space, which provided the perfect amount of space for the activity and was still in close proximity to all the other things going on at the party.

All of the guests had so much fun customizing their photos, and it provided a really cool favor to take home. The Graffiti Wall would be great at any celebration, from weddings to corporate events!

Lounge

An easy way to transform the look and feel of an event is by adding cool furniture. Ebony enlisted DFW Lounge Rentals to provide the chic lounge furniture for the party, along with some awesome LED side tables. The lounge furniture spread throughout the space, including the VIP area, along with the cocktail tables provided by Rooftop truly gave the party that “club” feel.


Here's some other photos of the event, and congrats to T! We hope you love UNT!