Is there on-site parking?

Yes! Our parking lot is located behind the building on North Commerce, directly behind Byblos restaurant. You can access the venue by either entering through the patio by the alleyway in the back or walking around the block to the front entrance on N. Main Street. For any overflow, ample street parking is available located on N. Main Street (directly in front of the building) or along Central Ave. (just south of Roots Fort Worth).

What is the venue’s total capacity?

The venue has three separate spaces: the indoor ballroom, downstairs (covered) patio and upstairs rooftop patio. Using all three spaces, the total capacity is 125 guests. For a seated dinner using the indoor ballroom, we recommend no more than 70 guests. The venue come standard with 70 black Versailles chairs. If you need more seats, we have (60) acrylic “ghost” chairs for an additional cost of $9 per chair.

Is there an onsite dumpster?

We do not have an onsite dumpster, but now offer trash removal service as an add on option for our non wedding events! All weddings include trash removal. Our trash capacity is limited to (6) 42 gallon sized contractor bags per event. This means if you exceed the a lotted bags, you will need to make arrangements to take all excess trash offsite following your event.

Can I bring in my own vendors?

Absolutely! We love to work with all of the amazing vendors here in the DFW area. The exception to this rule is bartending. We now require all events who are serving alcohol to book our bartending team.

How late can my event go?

We require all guests and vendors packed up and out of the venue no later than 12:00am.

How long will you hold my date?

Unfortunately, we are unable to hold dates without a signed contract & paid deposit.

What does my rental time include?

Your rental time includes all setup and tear down for your event. We suggest that you allow at least (1) hour for setup and (1) for tear down. An additional $250 will be billed for every (15) minutes you, your guests or vendors remain in the building.

What’s included in with the venue?

The amount of time included in the venue rental varies by package. As we only allow one event at a time, you have full access to the indoor space, patio, and rooftop courtyard. All tables, chairs and furniture amenities are included: (12) 6-foot tables, (2) cocktail tables, (1) 48” round table, (1) 48” half moon table, (70) black “Versailles” chairs and (1) wood bar. Complementary Wi-Fi is also available for your guests and is available inside and on both patios.

Can I host both my Ceremony and Reception at Roots Fort Worth?

Absolutely! Our covered patios are wonderful options for a ceremony. We will arrange chairs on the downstairs courtyard or inside as you have requested, per your submitted floor plan. We require that if the client chooses to host their ceremony on the rooftop patio, they provide additional chairs for this space. Please note, our staff is unable to assist with room flips.

Does Roots Fort Worth allow same sex weddings?

Roots Fort Worth intends to operate with a purpose of promoting marriage as God intended, between one man and one woman. As Christians, this publicly professed union is a beautiful symbol of God’s love for us and his perfect design for marriage. Simply put, we do not allow same sex wedding ceremonies on site. Any man and woman, whether or not they share in our biblical beliefs, are welcome to join together as one and celebrate with Roots Fort Worth!

Can I bring in my own alcohol?

Yes, you can! Our venue is BYOB. All events serving alcohol are required to add on our in-house bartending team.

Do you have a sound system?

We do not have a sound system. Your band or DJ is responsible for bringing all of their own equipment.

What equipment is included in the kitchen?

The kitchen is solely a prep space. Only prep tables and sink are available in our kitchen. Please note due to the limited space in our venue, there is NOT a stove, microwave, refrigerator, or ice machine on-site. We DO provide trash cans and trash bags for your event.

Are there any decorating restrictions?

We do not allow tape, nails, screws, staples, command hooks, etc. to be placed on the interior walls. You may use command hooks in the patio spaces. Candles are allowed as long as the flame is enclosed in a container (votive, hurricane, etc.). Confetti, rice, birdseed, decals, stickers, and silly string are also prohibited.

Who sets up tables and chairs prior to my event?

We do! We require a floor plan (7) days before your event. We will use that to arrange tables and chairs prior to your arrival. You can find us on All Seated for easy floor plan construction. This account is free but make sure you sign up as a “Host”.

Please note, for any wedding, if you choose to have your ceremony upstairs, we require additional chairs to be rented for either the ceremony or reception space as we do not allow the movement of chairs from one level to another.

Is there a cleaning fee?

No. All we require is for you to bag and take trash with you. No trash is to be left in or outside of the venue without a prescheduled trash pickup accommodations.

It’s a perfect fit! What’s required to secure our date?

If you love our venue as much as we do and are ready to book, a signed contract and 50% deposit is required to secure your date. Our contract will be sent via email and is to be signed online. The 50% deposit can be paid by cash, check or credit card.

I need help planning my event, do you offer these services?

If you have selected to just rent the venue (where you are responsible for securing each vendor separately), we are happy to provide our preferred vendor list to assist in narrowing down the options. These vendors have been vetted by our team, worked in our space, and know the rules! Alternatively, our All Inclusive packages are a great option for the couples who prefer to have all the details taken care of for them. Please reach out if you would like more information on these offerings.

How old is the building?

The building was built in 1923 and is a designated historic building by the city of Fort Worth. When the Roots Fort Worth team took on transforming the vacant restaurant into the stunning space it is today, the construction project included removing everything down to the studs and starting brand new!