Museum Of Biblical Arts

d raved about how beautiful the venue is. My wedding planner did not have to add much decoration because the space is gorgeous all on its own. We chose to only have the wedding ceremony here, but after we began working with them, I regretted not having the reception there as well. Overall, I was very pleased with the venue and the staff.

always have the memories. We go back every other year for the memories.

mosphere, both indoors and outdoors, such that we were able to feature an unforgettably classy wedding. The setting of this venue was affluent but inviting, the experience unbeatable. My princess bride was stunningly beautiful real time and in our wedding photos and videos, with compositions that featured romanesque portico, columns and arches, with eclectic Christian statues dotting the landscape outdoors, to the classical statues and bursts of biblical figures in the atrium and the wonderful Christian and Jewish art collections in the different galleries. From our very first meeting with the Events Coordinator, Caroline, to the final return of our deposit check, the customer service experience from the entire staff was outstanding.

maller to medium size wedding at a very reasonable cost, while still being a very first class experience.

much more affordable than it looks!

iley and Kathy were always available to help us with every detail. They did not try to hound us with follow up emails with a high pressure sales approach. Working with Hailey was a complete joy. She was very knowledgeable about coordination, arrangement, flow of events, and vendor relations. We had about ten vendors that were providing unique elements for our wedding and had plans updated down to the week of the wedding. We planned our wedding, from start to finish in two months. Our caterer, Celebrations of Dallas, was recommended by the MBA. Our guests were raving about the food choice we selected and how delicious all items tasted. Their pricing was very economical with superb customer service. I can honestly say that I was a tough critic, being in the event industry myself for almost twenty years. We searched for a special ceremony location that would bless our family & guests. The MBA provides a truly unique experience with Jewish and Christian artifacts from all over the world. My wife fell in love with the MBA, their breathtaking atrium, religious artwork and sculptures. We wanted to honor God by giving him the glory in how He directed our paths together, through serving in ministry together in the Single Adult ministry at Watermark Church in Dallas. We give thanks to our Lord and Savior for leading us to the MBA.

ntastic for being in such a great, central location. Most of our guests were traveling in, so having an "uber-able" location was my first priority. The vibe is sophisticated without feeling snobby. The exhibits being open all night made for a great alternative for people who weren't into the dance floor :) Hailey and her team were on. top. of. it! Without being pushy at all, they made sure that we were prepared and peaceful for our wedding day. Professionalism meets a personal touch with this staff. Highly organized, highly responsive. I didn't feel like "just another event" they were having -- but a very prioritized, meaningful part of their job. It was really important to me that we be able to bring in our own alcohol - they made that super easy. They have plenty of catering options to choose from with vendors for every budget. The space is beautiful on its own without having to bring in much decor. The only thing I would have wanted to change was having more time to set up at the venue. Because it is a functioning museum, they have to be particular about when you can load things in and would charge you for extra hours to set up. It wasn't really a big deal, just a little peeve that took more coordinating on our end. From bride to bride just wanted to give you a heads up! I can't recommend the MBA enough. They made our wedding day a true joy.

verything was beautifully managed and well done. The staff we worked with was kind, helpful, and very responsive. My sincerest thanks to Kathy Nickel and Hailey Smith! There was no red tape or hoops to jump through--everything was clear and the process was very simple. All of our guests were amazed with the ballroom and the uplighting adds a wonderful effect. The staff truly worked magic. Thank you so much!

de sure every need was met! The ballroom and atrium are gorgeous. We are still receiving wonderful compliments on how beautiful everything was. Due to our large wedding size we held the wedding and reception in the ballroom and cocktail hour was in the atrium. The guests loved the atrium while the ballroom was being flipped. We were able to bring in the caterer, bartenders, alcohol, DJ, all floral, ceremony backdrop, cake, dessert, etc. The only thing the venue required us to use of theirs were the table linen and napkin lines. BUT they are so great - if they didn’t have the exact color you were looking for then you could bring in your own linen and they have a lot to choose from! Their venue rental price was exactly what we were looking for as we wanted to keep costs under control. Hailey was right there every step of the way. We changed the table layout a few times even up to a couple weeks before the big day and each change was met with a smile and a quick turn around on emailing us the new layout. We even had a couple meetings were we were running late and each time Hailey/Kathy did not rush us or say we had to end on the scheduled time, they let us take our time and go over everything. We couldn’t ask for anything more. This is a hidden gem in Dallas and we are so happy we had our special day here and to say in a gorgeous museum. They have specials and you can also have a couple of galleries opened during your cocktail hour so your guests can tour as well. I would definitely recommend MBA anytime a bride to be is looking for a venue. Thanks for everything and the memories. The Valentines

llas and a venue you and your guests will be wow'ed by. It was one of the most affordable options in the area, especially since you can bring in your own alcohol and work off of their extensive vendor list. Our wedding reception was more beautiful and perfect than we could imagine. It's such a unique venue that requires little decoration since the space itself is a piece of art (also a cheap plus!). We heard so much positive feedback from our guests on how much they enjoyed looking at the art during cocktail hour and the entire ambiance of the reception. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone in Dallas looking for an indoor venue and an incredible experience. Me and my (now) husband were so happy! We also worked with Judy Cordell as our wedding planner and I would highly recommend her. She's very familiar with the Museum.

ceremony and dinner reception. While the ballroom was being flipped guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks in the atrium area. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. We highly recommend this venue!!

I picked the perfect venue for my setting. It has such a romantic and elegant feel to it. Definitely recommend this venue!

sure to wear the theme colors, haha!). The venue itself is stunning both in pictures and in real life and the entire staff was timely and professional, ensuring that setup and takedown was as smooth as possible.

elpful. Guests were telling me the whole night how beautiful and elegant the venue was, and guests continued to highlight our choice of venue weeks after the wedding. It's such an affordable venue for the classy atmosphere that radiates from this museum. Loved it. Wouldn't have changed anything about it.

nd reception in one place, and was unique like us. The MBA did not disappoint. We went to a cookie cutter venue before we toured the museum. There was no question when we walked in a saw the atrium where the ceremony would be held that the museum was the place we would get married. The event staff were professional and very accommodating to my special requests. We were able to bring in our own caterer, bartenders, DJ, and much more. We only had to choose the reception linens from the Museum which were trendy and beautiful. The day of the wedding, the ceremony and reception space was breathtaking thanks to my wedding coordinator and MBA event staff. All of our guests raved about how beautiful our wedding was and enjoyed touring the galleries prior to the reception. I highly recommend the Museum of Biblical Arts for your wedding or other special event.

all that you did to create such a beautiful wedding reception.

rdinators were more than helpful. We especially enjoyed working with Annie as she and Meghan had gone to school together. There were a couple of little hiccups in the end stages of planning but the staff immediately stepped up to help resolve these issues in a gracious and helpful manner. A windy cold front blew into town just as the reception was getting underway and the power went out in the neighborhood. No worries! The staff immediately brought in candles and we had dinner by candlelight! I would highly recommend this venue for any event, but for weddings it is outstanding! Thank you to all at the Museum who helped make this the perfect wedding for our beautiful daughter!

was awesome! So helpful and easy to work with and easy to get in touch with.

e and my own, Maureen made sure to keep us on track and contact us about meetings and tasks to get done. This was perfect because without her we may have left everything for the last minute. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to hold an event. We "shopped" around before selecting them, but they were the most affordable and did such a wonderful job meeting our requests. Plus we were able to bring our own alcohol and caterer of our choice. Awesome!!

om our guests, saying that it was one of the loveliest weddings they had ever been to… It is truly a unique venue with classical and contemporary art. You have to visit the space to really get a sense of this. As I am an artist and work in the arts, this was really important to me. The museum is also in a central location in Dallas, easily accessible, safe for guests with free parking. You have lots of options in working with them-from caterers, to florists, etc. This is a big plus when you are working within a budget.

ogether. The museum was very accommodating when it came to meeting with me; however, I felt like every time, I was talking to someone new and I had to repeat myself. Also, the files weren't very organized, such as older versions of the layouts existing in the file still, and not properly dated to indicate the most current version. Towards the end though, I had the most wonderful assistant help me. She listened to all my requests and went above and beyond to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted. The result was AMAZING! They provided free up-lights that made a huge difference (normally $20/per), the linens were beautiful, and I was fortunate to have stunning paintings in the ballroom. Everyone was taken back by how beautiful the venue was. Also, it is a much better deal than a lot of other locations in Dallas. I would definitely recommend them, but a note of precaution that you may need some patience to get through the process.

I've been to the venue numerous times and although confirmed and scheduled; each meeting seems as though it is unplanned. She is never prepared and tends to put her responsibilities off onto others. She is hard to get in contact with and is very lazy. I even reached out to the Director of the museum to setup a meeting in attempts to rectify the situation and request a new coordinator, but I never received a response from him which is totally unprofessional. He could have even responded with a generic lie like ‘I will look into this matter’. Rebecca has repeatedly rescheduled my design dates and does not do the things that she says she is going to. Most recently after contacting her about never being able to complete my design day to select my linens, she sent me a rushed "mock setup" (that I had no input in even though I thought it was MY wedding and money being spent) that she had one of her assistants throw together using the same linens that I had seen on our first meeting in October even though I had given her a list of the linens that I wanted to see which did NOT include those. It was horrible. She has turned this whole experience into a tragic nightmare. I would NOT recommend this place to anyone as long as she is in charge of coordinating. I tried requesting a refund and just parting ways to which she declined and merely suggested that I change my wedding date. Why should I have to change my date because of someone else’s short comings and lack of structure? I read a review after the fact that mirrored everything that I was experiencing. I wish I had seen it sooner. Ladies we invest too much time, money, and effort into our special day to allow someone that we are paying ruin it; some of us have even dreamed of this since childhood. I hope my loss will be one of you gorgeous gals’ gain. As for me, it is back to the drawing board because I refuse to give this venue anymore of my time or money. There is sooo much more to post/say but The Knot only allows you so many characters :-/

um are horribly disorganized. We had to drive up to the museum after we had finalized everything for the wedding because the event coordinator had lost all of our info. That was just the beginning. There was a new coordinator working with us, but she's the one who lost everything. I think she got fired because when our wedding came around 4 months later, she no longer worked for them. So I had a day of event coordinator that k had never met before working with me at the rehearsal the day before. They priced things out (linens) incorrectly but we ended up getting them for free since they told us an incorrect price. Like I said, it was beautiful and such a flawless event, but they STRESSED me out in the planning process!

is very hard to work with. There were several times that I sent her an email and never got a response. When we set up meetings with her to go over the linens and lighting, we never actually met with her but instead with one of her part-time assistants. The problem was every time we met with a different part-time person, we had to go over EVERYTHING again. It was very frustrating even though I know they were all doing their best, but it's too time consuming when you have to repeat everything at every meeting. We had our final meeting 1 week before the wedding and I thought that everything was set, but then I got an email on the day before the wedding from Rebecca confirming the lighting. I just don't understand why she wouldn't have "confirmed" that in the week before the wedding. It was lucky that I was reading emails the day before the wedding. I just love everything else about the museum and it was great that you can bring in your own alcohol, but it is such a shame that it is run so poorly. It just adds more stress to a high stress event. We also, as part of the event contract, paid for a security officer. We found out later that he is not allowed to patrol the parking lot and we had a car broken into during the wedding! The museum staff insisted that it was a rare occurrence, but the security guard told us that it has happened 3 times in the last 6 months! That would have been good to know before hand. I can't say that I would recommend this venue for a wedding, unless you have a wedding planner so you (as the bride) don't have to deal with the disorganized museum staff.

hey allowed alcohol and dancing. Beautiful place! They even had excellent pricing and the staff was wonderful. At least 3 people to help me the day of the wedding.

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ross the venue at the bridal show and was truly blessed to find it. I had looked high and low and knew this was the place for me. My fiance is a minister and what a perfect venue. My family and friends agreed. The ceremony was in the Atrium and the reception in the Ballroom. Everyone at the museum made everything so easy and it was very economical. Thank You Rebecca and staff!

undings, easy access location right behind northpark mall and a staff that helped in every way possible. Rebecca directed us to the right vendors for our price range and her design team helped decorate the ballroom to the fantasy wedding of my dreams. We were able to bring in our own alcohol and they had great caterers that also saved us a ton of money. Everyone at the museum was so nice to us and helped from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Our family and friends are still talking!

overs and table cloths. They have a great selection of colors. Marina, Rebecca's assistant, was assigned to help us with the wedding. She was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed and had asked for. My daughters wedding was beautiful and we were very pleased with everything.

ht choice. It had just about everything we wanted. We wanted to have our wedding and reception at the same place. The atrium is simply amazing. The artwork and sculptures were breathtaking. The religious theme was of course quite appropriate for us, as we wanted a God centered wedding. Our guests had nothing but rave reviews. We also loved working with Rebecca. She was very flexible, and did assist us in everything that was asked of her. MBA was also one of the few choices that allowed us to bring our own caterer, bakery and alcoholic beverages. WOW! What a cost savings!!!! Gerald and I would recommend Rebecca and the Museum of Biblical Arts to anyone who wanted a venue for both a wedding and reception , or for the reception only. Our wedding day, of course, will always be momentous. MBA however, made it beyond spectacular! Gerald Grimes and Dr. Camille Graham-Grimes Married August 27, 2011.

and attention to detail in providing a beautiful experience for our dream wedding. My new husband and I were looking for the perfect place to host our special day and the team at the museum met every expectation. Not only is the ballroom beautiful but the atrium is gorgeous also. We decided to have our ceremony in the atrium since we did not have a large number of guest and I think that was the best decision that we could have made because it is such an immaculate area. Our family and friends can’t stop raving about how beautiful everything was. I would recommend The Museum of Biblical Arts to everyone I know who is looking to have a beautiful ceremony or reception. Kudos to Rebecca and the staff; and keep up the great work. Ashlie Nicole Cramer

urned them when I called the manager of the museum. She also lost all of my vendor's paperwork two weeks before my wedding. Luckily the venue is so pretty, or else I would have taken my money and left. After my wedding, she tried to bribe my mom into giving a "nice" review for a Cheesecake Factory coupon.

nal and courteous. They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and to make our experience at a great one. Rebecca Harris (event manager) and her secretary Marina were awesome. Friendly, easy-going, and just a joy to work with. We're so happy we chose the Museum for our wedding. The venue is beautiful, well maintained, and has a friendly staff. Our guests were impressed and we all enjoyed this great venue.

r went back to see the remodel. My newlywed friend was so excited about my engagement, she wanted me to go to an open house. I fell in love, but knew I could not afford it. I went home, crunched numbers and found out, I could! We were so excited we signed then and there. At first, it was hard to get ahold of the coordinator via e-mail. Right before and after the wedding though, they were VERY accessible. I did not use their lighting and linens, for I had already booked those through other vendors and did not have to use them at the time. We decided not to flip the room and have people sit at tables durning the ceremony and reception. The event people were a little thrown off by that and it needed some tweaking on the wedding day. We also used their candelabras and wanted them somewhere else and they were skeptical of it, but it ended up being fine. The set up ended up being beautiful and perfect. There were no problems from there on out. It was so romantic. The BEST part about the museum, NO DECORATING! We used lighting, linens and minimal flowers because the place is so gorgeous as it is. On the wedding day, they have the bride's room set up any way you want (including subfreezing temperatures). It was a beautiful day and I couldn't ask for a better venue. It was very accessible to all of our out of town guests and they loved it! Even the people that were in town had not been there. My only complaint is the event staff. Some are hard to understand and non of them are very up to date with wedding trends. None of them had heard of a wedding in the round, they didn't quite understand my vision and I had to bring my girls to get the point across, but they were very accommodating nonetheless. I wish they had a younger person on staff that could see visions of all brides. I was also fortunate enough to use other linens and lighting rather than theirs. I was not too impressed with what they had to offer, but I signed up at the right time. I overall loved my venue and thought my wedding was gorgeous and perfect. It is easy to go overboard with the decorating, but it is best to let the museum speak for itself!