Before acquiring and renovating the historic building that houses Roots Fort Worth, owner Ambra Portillo spent over a decade planning and designing weddings for some of DFW’s most discerning clients. This extensive experience has provided her with a unique perspective on clients' needs, inspiring the creation of the true all-inclusive venue experience. From initial design concepts to flawless execution and event management, our team guides you through every stage of our carefully curated process, ensuring an exceptional client experience.
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Meet The owner Behind The venue
Meet the Team
Problem solver, spreadsheet lover and "the boss." I organize and execute all the details of your event with a clipboard in hand!
Enneagram: 1w2
Favorite Fort Worth spot:
Atico in the Stockyards, yay for rooftop patios!
Event element I'm dying to see a client try at Roots:
An immersive ceiling install in the ballroom...a real WOWer!
Three words that describe
your personal style:
Minimalist | Unexpected | Dimension
Pretty events are my jam! I'm here to bring your vision to life even if that means we start with a simple color palette.
Enneagram: 3w4
Favorite Fort Worth spot: Waters in Downtown Fort Worth
Event element I'm dying to see a client try at Roots:
Raw bar...give me all the oysters!
Three words that describe your personal style:
Moody | Eclectic | Maximalist
I'm the calm to the crazy and lover of all things creative. That custom signage you see, yeah I did that!
Enneagram: 4
Favorite Fort Worth spot:
Thompson's Bookstore and Speakeasy
Event element I'm dying to see a client try at Roots:
A crazy breakfast spread but for dinner...my favorite!
Three words that describe your personal style:
Cozy | Playful | Bohemian
Ambra Portillo
Elecya McClung
Kyla Dailey-Alfaro
Owner + Creative Director
Director of Operations
Lead Designer + Marketing
@rootsfortworth