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Belo Mansion
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2101 Ross AveDallas, TX 75201
Neighbourhoods: Arts District, Downtown
(214) 220-0239
2 reviews for Belo Mansion
2 reviews in English
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Review from Benjina D.
Lake Mary, FL
6/30/2008
I got married here on September 3rd, 2006, a day I'll never forget. After scoping out several locations in the DFW area to get married in, we decided upon Belo Mansion because of two reasons: It is a beautiful venue in a great location, and it was the only place apart from a hotel banquet hall that could accommodate a big, fat, Indian wedding! My husband and I wanted to have a small reception, but soon enough, my parents started fussing about offending distant cousins, aunts, uncles, etc, and so the list grew (350 ppl). I refused to have my reception in a hotel...for me, it kinda takes the romance away from a party when there are gawkers and curious crashers.
Indian weddings are several days long...mine was four days, so you can imagine the stress levels for us. Also, an Indian wedding is not so much a bride and groom's celebration, as it is a "family" celebration. I was constantly reminded this when I battled my dad over details (yes, I had a "father-of-the-bride").
At the Belo, Bryan Starnes helped us from the beginning. He was amazing. I don't know how he kept calm through some of the meetings...he was caught between a several different opinions and hot-heads. But he showed the utmost professionalism. Everything we asked for was accommodated. During the food tasting, the chef altered a few of the dishes to our liking. No one was rigid, just glad to please.
On the day of, everything went smoothly. The hors d' oeuvres were served hot, the dinner was delicious and the service was perfect. We had such a fabulous time. Many of the wedding guests commented on how they enjoyed the venue and dinner. After a night of partying, my husband and I went off to our honeymoon suite. In the trunk, Belo had packed us some of our wedding cake, a bottle of wine, and some fresh fruits and cheeses. What a treat!
All in all, a wedding at Belo Mansion was a great experience. They have a beautiful banquet room in neutrals with this beautiful carpet. The windows are floor to ceiling, offering views of the downtown arts district area. There is even a large patio area to take a smoke break or lounge around in. I love Belo Mansion...I never got around to thanking them, but if you're reading this Belo, thank you for a wonderful experience. Oh, and you really should think about spiffing up your website...it doesn't do you justice (those pics are not cool!) -
Review from Casey W.
Dallas, TX
5/25/2010
Beautiful venue, great catering, will accomodate any size of event.
I got married here in August 2009 and there is no better place to get married in Dallas (in my opinion). The style is very Southern, classic, glamorous. It's a beautiful, romantic setting unique for downtown Dallas. The food was delicious, I only wish I had been able to enjoy a bit more of it. They cater to your every need and tailor their services to match your event.
I agree with the previous post, the website does not do this place justice. The views are amazing, the mixture of historic, traditional and modern is one that I was not able to find in any other venue. It's truly a gorgeous place to have a wedding. I wouldn't change a thing.
Specialties
In the heart of the downtown Dallas Texas Arts District, there exists a special place where as few as 10 or as many as 1500 guests can gather for breakfast meetings, luncheons, receptions, elegant dinners or beautiful wedding receptions. A place steeped in the history and tradition of the city which offers a unique alternative to hotel ballrooms and conference center function space.
History
Established in 1900
Built in the neo-classical revival style, the Belo Mansion was built in the late 1800's by Colonel Alfred Horatio Belo, who founded the Dallas Morning News. The Belo home at Ross and Pearl Streets became a city showplace as the family was active in civic and cultural affairs.
Colonel Belo died in 1901, but Nettie Belo lived in the mansion with her daughter-in-law and two granddaughters until her death in 1913. In 1922, Helen Ponder Belo was forced to leave Dallas due to ill health, marking the end of the occupancy of the mansion by the Belo family.
In 1977, the Colonel's granddaughter, Helen Belo Morrison, agreed to sell the property to the Dallas Bar Association. She had been born in the house in 1902 and felt the Bar's plan to restore the home as the Dallas Legal Education Center was in accordance with family principles and feelings. The Dallas Bar Association connected the historic home and the chapel with an expansive, glass-roofed atrium.
In 2003, The Dallas Bar Association victo
