Budget not the size of Texas? 17 Affordable Hill Country Wedding Venues

Venue Superpowers:

Riverfront Inn

Weekend Weddings

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: charming Hill Country inn set on 25 acres along the Guadalupe River • say "I do" in the lovely 1920s gazebo, which was sculpted by artisan Dionicio Rodriguez from reinforced concrete to resemble real wood • rental includes lodging for up to 60 guests in the main house, cottages, and guest house

Venue Superpowers:

Outdoor Ceremonies

Country-Elegant

In-House Planning Team

Fab Features: perfect Hill Country setting with a natural, home feel, nestled in a lovely valley near Upper Cibolo Creek • open-air ceremony pavilion, accessed by way of a charming footbridge, is perfect for an alfresco exchange of vows • open beam trussed ceilings lend an open and airy feeling to the reception space, which features pine-paneled walls and a handcrafted oak staircase

Venue Superpowers:

Wedding Weekends

BYO

Luxury Lodge

Fab Features: quaint, secluded retreat on 10 acres boasting a rustic Texas ranch feel • light-filled Lodge with rich wood walls, a large-tiled floor, and an oversized stone fireplace • accommodations for up to 23 in a charming main house and luxury cabin

Venue Superpowers:

Open-Air Chapel

Stained Glass Windows

Vintage Vibes

Fab Features: beautiful vintage chapel with beamed ceiling, classic bell tower, and tall stained-glass windows • a rustic reception pavilion accented by large, basket-style chandeliers and handmade tables and chairs of reclaimed Iowa barn wood • spend your wedding night in the farm's quaint, cozy cottage

Venue Superpowers:

Euro Vibes

All-Inclusive

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: unique, elegant, and all-inclusive wedding venue just 10 minutes from Boerne in the charming city of Comfort • get married in their picturesque 100-year-old limestone rock wedding chapel, which features a soaring bell tower, antique fixtures, and 20 large windows • award-winning Spinelli's Catering Service is on-site to oversee every phase of your special day

Venue Superpowers:

Woodsy Setting

On-Site Accommodations

Tented Receptions

Fab Features: lovely, family-owned Hill Country property set amid five acres of Texas oaks, cedar trees, and a serene lake • say "I do" in a shady grove of trees, then dine and dance in an open meadow, beneath a tent, or in the rustic pavilion • cozy cabins accommodate up to 70 guests

Venue Superpowers:

Euro Vibes

Dramatic Terrace

Landscaped Grounds

Fab Features: gorgeous event spaces include the airy, modern farmhouse-style Legacy Hall and the vintage German architecture-inspired Stonehaven Hall • exchange vows on the dreamy Terrace, with its peak-roofed pergola and surrounding grounds dotted with oaks • capture gorgeous photos among stone walkways and a trickling creek

Venue Superpowers:

Restored Barn

Mini-Breed Steers

Separate Dressing Cabins

Fab Features: family-run farm-turned-wedding venue with totally unique style • fabulous photos ops, including Buddy and Larry—the farm's darling miniature-breed steers • open-air restored barn with a dance floor, spacious courtyard, and sparkling market lights

Venue Superpowers: 

Waterfront

Floor-to-Ceiling Glass Walls

On-Site Accommodations 

Fab Features: cool, mid-century modern-inspired event space filled with art • stay overnight in the plush accommodations, which include balconies overlooking pretty Lake Dunlop • leave the details to the pros with their in-house wedding planning services

Venue Superpowers:

Family-Run

Big Sky Vistas

Classic Dance Hall

Fab Features: a family-run ranch with pastoral fields, big sky vistas, and charming-rustic modern architecture • hold a sunset ceremony beneath a gorgeous grove of shade trees • celebrate with your guests at Willow Hall, modeled after a classic dance hall and the perfect spot for live music

Venue Superpowers:

Natural Retreat

Unique Lodging Options

Industrial-Chic

Fab Features: sprawling 8-acre retreat with a natural, oasis-like setting and sleek, industrial-modern accents • venues include a lovely, bistro-lit ceremony site, a chic Scandinavian-style covered chapel, a sparkling pool, and plenty of room for outdoor games, • lodgings for up to 60 in plush, playful cottages and tiny homes

Venue Superpowers:

Family Owned

Panoramic Views

Creekside Ceremonies

Fab Features: bluff-top ranch boasting sweeping panoramas of the Guadalupe River and the cypress-studded countryside • an expansive reception hall is outfitted with a 11-foot-tall glass cross set in a dramatic rock wall • two separate dressing suites offer picturesque backdrops for getting ready photos

Venue Superpowers:

Working Winery

Overnight Accommodations

Intimate Weddings

Fab Features: exchange vows beneath a stunning stone arch, nestled among lush greenery and rustic accents • complimentary wine tastings with the fabulous in-house wine are included in all packages • gracious courtyard for al fresco receptions

Venue Superpowers:

Intimate Weddings

Photo-Ready Tree Swing

Private Estate

Fab Features: 40 acres of Hill Country perfection with gently rolling meadows graced by hundreds of its namesake ancient oaks • large, cheerful barn with roll-up sides and plenty of shabby-chic touches • endless photo ops—a sweet “room for two” tree swing, vintage farm equipment and furniture, and even some photogenic longhorn cattle

Venue Superpowers:

On-Site Accommodations

BYO Options

Panoramic Views

Fab Features: light-filled barn with sliding doors and an attached patio in Bertram surrounded by pretty grounds • flexible options allow you to choose one of their all-inclusive packages, or start with the basics and add à la carte upgrades • weekend options allow you to bring in as many tents as you like, but there are also RV hookups and an option to rent luxury "glamping" tents

Venue Superpowers:

Euro Vibes

Outdoor Ceremonies

Panoramic Vistas

Fab Features: "gentleman's ranch" on 32 acres less than an hour from Austin • 4 beautifully landscaped ceremony sites offer sweeping vineyard views • the alluring event center evokes European wine country vibes, with high ceilings, stone walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows

Venue Superpowers:

Rustic-Glam

Customizable Packages

Panoramic Farmland Views

Fab Features: 370 acres of farmland with running creeks and panoramic views • dreamy two-story Grande Hall designed like a classic wood barn, with a double staircase that descends from a wraparound balcony to the spacious main floor • customizable, build-your-own wedding packages = value + your vision

Venue: The Cedars Ranch