The Ostreum Blog

2023 is just around the corner (crazy, right?), and it’s time to start getting excited for a new year of weddings and trends. Check out our 2023 wedding trend predictions! Small-Scale Weddings Mini-monies, elopements, and altogether smaller weddings are already making waves in the post-pandemic world. Guest counts are dropping, and sub-100 guest counts are […]

Wedding days are stressful – you don’t need us to tell you that! – but luckily there are many ways to surprise your new spouse and help ease some of that nervousness and add even more sweetness to the day. Check out our ideas for 5 ways to surprise your partner on your wedding day! […]

Have you ever noticed that our full name is The Ostreum Special Events Venue? That’s because our venue much more than just a wedding venue! We have seen all types of special events since opening in 2019 and love hosting all celebrations and gatherings from quinceañeras to baby showers, from corporate events to birthday parties! […]

You know that photos are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, but what does a typical wedding day photo timeline look like, and where are the best photo spots in The Ostreum? While no two weddings are the same, The Ostreum Photo Guide can help you get an idea of what […]

We are asked for first look ideas all the time! Should you do one? If so, which one should you choose? With Ostreum’s First Look Guide, you can decide which first look idea is best for your wedding day! Why Do a First Look? First looks are a great way to ease nerves on the […]

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced ourselves! It takes a village to run a wedding venue, and Lynsie has assembled one of the best teams around. Without further ado – Meet the Ostreum team! Lynsie Blau Role: Owner, Founder, CEOZodiac sign: AquariusFavorite cocktail: Old FashionedFavorite wedding day moment: First Dance Lynsie opened the doors […]

The question has been popped, you said yes, and it’s time to start wedding planning! Before you can book floral, photographer, videographer, catering, or any other vendors, you need a venue! We know a thing or two about venue tours, so let us help you! With our 5 wedding venue tour tips, you’ll be walking […]

Do you want your wedding day to stand out, but you’re not sure how? There are plenty of ways to make your wedding day fun and unique without breaking the bank or trying to come up with something completely new. Check out The Ostreum‘s list of the top 5 wedding trends you should steal for […]

Did you know that “Ostreum” means “Oyster” in Latin? Our venue is a 110 year old industrial building, a former warehouse for the O.B. Macaroni factory. Since opening in 2019, the inside of this “oyster” has been transformed into a pearl with plenty of secrets to be discovered. Most importantly, many secret and surprising photo […]

As a premier wedding venue in the DFW metroplex, The Ostreum has seen plenty of beautiful weddings since opening in 2019. With such an open and versatile venue, it can be daunting to decide exactly how to decorate the space. The white brick, original concrete floors, and industrial charm of this 110+ year old building […]