*The Dallas Oasis courtesy of Boron Capital and ‘Alright Pics by Abby’*
It’s official, this just might be THE place for the best destination wedding in the United States.
Tucked away just outside of one of the largest and most accessible metros in the country, lies an up and coming world-class wedding venue that is capturing hearts all over the world, completed in mid-2022 by Boron Capital and its Lubbock CEO, Blake Templeton.
Discovered in a hidden suburb of Dallas, this venue transports you to a place of sophistication and romance, combined with the leisure of the tropics, and the magic of culture and flavor and fun. That combination does not sound possible in America, let alone Texas. Intrigued yet?
The place we are referring to is called The Dallas Oasis, and it is truly a place where you can experience it all—Everything from the rich culture of a European World Tour through custom projection mapping to the leisure and luxury of the relaxing tropics with a splendid tropical waterfall, spring-fed creek, lush rock outcrop, Cancun resort-style pool, and dozens of palm trees swaying all around you…
Get married under fairy lights streaming down from towering trees that make their way out of a wooden deck to create a forest of lighted greenery, with the sound of falling water in the background.
The venue is the brainchild of Blake Templeton of Lubbock, Texas, owner of Boron Capital, who, after laying my eyes on the beauty and atmosphere that he has managed to create there, reminds me of someone with a vision like that of Walt Disney. A resort of this caliber in the most unexpected of places is the envy of peers and competition alike, and the delight of those who have the pleasure to get married there.
With the ambience of dozens of lit up trees, a spring fed creek, enchanting arched bridges, a cascading waterfall, and a luxurious turf lawn to enjoy it all from, this venue rivals places you would have to travel thousands of miles to reach. Inside the venue is no exception, with views for days as you gaze out at the lush rock island from a towering wall of windows, or by transporting your guests altogether, deciding to transform the room with an automatic black-out window system, and a 360-degree projection mapping experience that can virtually take guests to France, Italy, Greece, a number of places around the world, or envelop guests under an enchanting starry night. Later on, the atmosphere can be effortlessly shifted to bring to life a party scene that will be sure to set the tone for a lively and joyful celebration. Delight your guests with a custom culinary menu through an open vendor policy that offers excellent options to fashion your dining experience to match the cuisine of your projection mapping locations, or to whatever most suits your cravings.
The Vision of Blake Templeton and his company, Boron Capital
Perhaps just as surprising as finding a Tropical Oasis in Texas is Blake’s response when I asked him what his vision was for creating Dallas Oasis, the newest Boron Capital Development.
Blake answered, “Well, it was born out of a passion to help marriages, actually. Most people think they will be happy because of external things, but it’s always the internal things that bring true joy and, especially lasting marriages. So, we create the most beautiful fairytale weddings for people the day of, but we follow that up with a desire to create fairytale marriages for life with our passion project, called “Healing Love,” the Lubbock, Texas CEO said.
Templeton continued, “I’ve had several people seek me out to tell me that they sense the presence of God as soon as they enter our property gates. That’s what really matters about this place. The beauty, atmosphere, and uniqueness of Dallas Oasis is simply a reflection of the God who built it, because we are His servants.”
While hearing him share, I could sense a depth in Blake Templeton that is rarely seen these days. On the outside, he’s a lot like Dallas Oasis, polished and refined in a sense, but there is something deeper there. There is a heart to Dallas Oasis, because there is a heart that is behind it.
After my personalized tour, I can confirm that when you are there, The Dallas Oasis has an atmosphere that feels a little magical, like it is a world of its own. At the same time, it is closely connected to an international metropolitan, which brings the convenience of modern amenities with it, and adds to the feeling of its rarity. The venue can host 500+ guests, so the options for large-scale festivities are endless, while having the entire property to yourself makes intimate weddings feel exclusive.
Amenities Abound
Before and after your nuptials, there is a myriad of stunning features to enjoy:
- Enjoy a vacation-like atmosphere with available on-site accommodations
- Stay cool in the resort-style swimming pool or relax in two generous-sized hot tubs
- Play under the grotto or have fun with the slides and waterpark features
- Pose for pictures around the iconic 3-circle water fountain monument
- Bring the outdoors inside while you get ready, with a spacious evergreen turf balcony attached to the bridal suite, giving you the option to dine alfresco while preparing for your special day
- Unwind in the bridal massage chair for relaxation and peace
- Try your hand out at a game of golf with the Groom’s Suite Virtual Golf Experience
- Let laughter fill the room with a game of pool or air hockey in the game room
- Shoot some hoops for fun on the Full-size Basketball court
- Breathe in the magic of the 110-foot-wide tropical waterfall flowing into the spring-fed creek below with palm trees and greenery swaying around you
- Enjoy a workout next to the cascading body of water
- Cross the romantic arched bridges with the enchantment of lighted austin stone pillars bordering the Venice-style creek
- Climb the luxurious stairway to the top of the Rock outcrop where you can dine on top of the flowing waterfall in a protected nook
- Create the ambience you want through custom projection mapping; be transported to other areas of the world or create a party setting like no other!
With international travel remaining more troublesome than before Covid-19, resulting in the desire for convenience and reliability that we are all looking for, this just may be the ultimate choice for a magical and unique destination wedding in the United States.
Blake Templeton ended our interview by saying “My hope is that when people come to Dallas Oasis they innately sense how wonderful God is and feel His love, because this place hosts the presence of God, and that’s what makes it beautiful.”
