The Ostreum Blog

We get this question all the time – Should I hire a wedding planner? In case you’re wondering, we always recommend it. Here are 5 reasons you need a wedding planner for your wedding day! Vendor Selection and Communication One of the most challenging elements of wedding planning is undoubtedly choosing your vendor team. From […]

Planning a wedding for the first time can be stressful especially with a whole new lexicon of terms to learn! Read on for some of the most common wedding terminology explained! A/N: Any term denoted with “*” is an Ostreum-specific term or is explained in terms of our venue! Banquet Event Order Commonly referred to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our ceremony space is one of the most beloved elements at The Ostreum. On tours, we are often asked how our couples decorate the space and make it their own. Although The Ostreum doesn’t need much to look beautiful on your wedding day, there are endless ideas for how to decorate! Check out these 10 […]

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 […]

So you’ve found the perfect partner and the most gorgeous venue – now you need to choose your vendor team – the people that will make sure your wedding day goes smoothly and effortlessly! Without question, your vendor team will be will be one of the most important decisions you make. But where do you […]