You Asked…We Answered! 13 Affordable Austin Wedding Venues You’ll Love

Hoping to find an affordable Austin wedding venue? Don’t despair! From a turn-of-the-century train station to a private ranch or Georgian mansion, here’s a selection of places that will help you stay on budget.


Red Ridge Receptions

Smithville, TX

Fab Features: scenic hillside ceremony spot under a shady arbor of trees • romantic bistro-lit patio for cocktail hour with sweeping views of the Colorado River Valley • spectacular indoor Grande Room with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and large picture windows to bring the outdoors in

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Diamond Barrel

Liberty Hill, TX

Fab Features: outdoor ceremonies among the gorgeous oak trees, natural landscaping, and rolling hills • spacious 2,400-square-foot barn with an airy attached patio • two charming dressing suites for wedding party prep

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Pecan Springs Ranch

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: 17 acres of pecan and oak trees, ponds, and wildflowers • wood-beamed reception building with an all-glass back wall • whimsical touches like lawn games, vintage buffets, and even adorable “drink” donkeys to serve guests!

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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W Austin

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: cool, upscale hotel with large, tentable terrace + breathtaking Austin views • celebrations in the Great Room beneath a unique coffered ceiling and chandeliers • pampering spa, world-class chef, and VIP service

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Morgan Creek Barn | Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs, TX

Fab Features: charming Ceremony Barn with crisp white shiplap ceiling • chic matte-black painted barn with stunning metal chandeliers and lanterns, raw wood details, and a built-in bar and fireplace • pretty grounds with great photo ops!

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Hudson Bend Ranch

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: beautiful al fresco events in the expansive courtyard and gardens, outfitted with award-winning structures, plenty of shade, and stunning native plants throughout • follow the twinkle-lit path to your reception in the expansive Party Barn • lodging for 20 in the magnificent, single-story German Ranch-style Casadecas and quaint Sunrise Casita

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Anderson Terrace Wedding & Event Venue

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: charming event venue surrounded by lush forest and landscaped grounds gorgeously lit at night • an expansive outdoor patio is perfect for your al fresco celebration • variety of package options from micro to all inclusive to DIY!

Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Mansion

Austin, TX

Fab Features: beautiful Georgian Revival building built in 1931 is elegant and majestic • vintage bronze and crystal wall sconces, polished oak floors, and a soaring 30-foot ceiling make the Grand Ballroom an impressive space for dinner and dancing • there are no restrictions on the vendors you use, from caterers to florists to photographers, so your celebration can match both your style and your budget

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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The Rackhouse at Desert Door

Driftwood, TX

Fab Features: open-concept distillery which produces the boutique spirit sotol (made from the succulent of the same name) • the cool "desert-modern" aesthetic boasts whitewashed walls, weathered wood, a wall-length wood-topped bar, and an attached patio • lean on their awesome staff of planners, servers, and mixologists, and a great leis of fave local vendors

Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Hotel Ella

Austin, TX

Fab Features: romantic Greek Revival mansion + charming boutique hotel • lovely lawn ceremonies, cocktails on the pool deck, and receptions in the wonderful Grand Ballroom • delicious menus from beloved on-site restaurant Goodall's Catering

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Tuscan Hall and The Veranda Room

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: huge stone steps, a tumbling waterfall, and piazza-style courtyard evoke a Tuscan ambiance • massive double doors open onto the hall, lit by a vine-encircled iron chandelier • romantic Juliet balcony overlooking a private courtyard

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Springdale Station

Austin, TX

Fab Features: this unique venue is a re-creation of a turn-of-the-century train station • historic railway buildings are “married” by a cool glass enclosure • charming details include vintage light fixtures and an antique rail line awning

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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