Name: First United Methodist Church – Fort Worth

Location: 800 W 5th St, Fort Worth, TX 76102

Website: www.fumcfortworth.org

Description: The large sanctuary provides plenty of space for guests, and the broad front means no crowding of ceremony participants. Multiple seating areas for musicians are available. The space is very resonant, so acoustic ensembles are amplified naturally.

Recommended Ensembles: Any

Amplification: Sound is available on-site (venue provided), but is not necessary. The room is very resonant and even the duo can be easily heard.

Name: First National Bank of Tom Bean

Location: 109 S. Britton, Tom Bean, TX 75489

Website: www.fnbtb.com

Description: The First National Bank of Tom Bean features a Grand Community Room, a large rectangular room with a fireplace at one end and an attached kitchen. The room is hard-surfaced, so acoustics are resonant. As regular readers will know, this is both helpful and challenging, depending on your event. For a wedding or quiet dinner, musicians and speakers are easily heard by guests. In a more lively or crowded reception, guest sound can overwhelm acoustic musicians, though those closer to the music will still hear without problem.

Recommended Ensembles: Any

Amplification: Not required