Dallas’ Secret Party Scene: A Most Mysterious, Posh Event Takes Over the Arboretum, Then Disappears

By Natalie Gempel // Oct 12, 2017

Photography Justin Yoder

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Wine and champagne was served – no beer allowed.

Le Dîner en Blanc began as a small gathering in Paris and now has dozens of parties throughout the globe.

Guests boarded a bus to the site of the party – which was kept a secret.

Guests bring their own tables, chairs and ornate tablescapes to the party.

Crafty guests create ornate, white tablescapes for the party.

The dress code is head-to-toe white – shoes and accessories included.

Dallas' third annual Dîner en Blanc was held at the Dallas Arboretum.

Guests bring their own decor – and take it with them at the end of the night.

Dallas' third annual Dîner en Blanc was held at the Dallas Arboretum.

Le Dîner en Blanc brought out a sea of pretty white dresses.

Guests can choose to bring their own feast, or be served by the featured caterer.

Dallas' third annual Dîner en Blanc was held at the Dallas Arboretum.

Guests created unique and elegant decorations for the party.

The head-to-toe white dress code was strictly enforced.

After dinner, the party continued with music and dancing.

A surprise drum line paraded through the party at the end of the night.

What: Le Dîner en Blanc

Where: The Dallas Arboretum

PC Moment: Thousands of Dallasites got all dressed up in head-to-toe white and boarded buses to a secret location last Friday. Their destination? Le Diner en Blanc, the Paris-born epicurean phenomenon and dinner party.

The city’s third installment of the posh event, organized by RK Meetings & Events, led them to the Dallas Arboretum.

Once they arrived at the urban oasis, their work was not yet done. With tables, chairs, and ornate tablescapes (all en blanc) in tow, they set up and prepared for the night ahead.

Dinner, wine and champagne followed (no beer allowed at this feast). The party continued with a henna tattoo tent, music, dancing and a surprise drum line parading through the crowd.

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However, the most magical surprise of the night was a bit quieter. One guest proposed to his sweetheart at sunset.

When the evening came to a close, guests packed up the sparkling decor and departed without leaving a sign of the elegant festivities. Luckily, there are plenty of photos. Take a peek into this mysterious event in the photo gallery above.