Budget not the size of Texas? 19 Affordable Hill Country Wedding Venues


The Hill Country surrounding Austin is not only renowned for its gorgeous scenery and thriving wine industry, it also offers some great—and affordable—wedding venues. Whether you're planning a down-home celebration on a ranch or a beautiful ceremony in a formal garden, you'll be able to host it at a place that won't break the bank.


The Haven River Inn

Comfort, TX

Style: Gorgeous 25-acre hill country retreat along the Guadalupe River with plenty of cozy, quaint B&B lodging for all your guests.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Hofmann Ranch by Wedgewood Weddings

Castroville, Texas

Style: Rustic-glam two-story Grande Hall designed like a classic wood barn, plus a patio and open-sided pavilion for outdoor celebrations amid 370 acres of farmland with running creeks and panoramic views.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Milestone | Boerne

Boerne, TX

Style: Perfect Hill Country setting with a natural, home feel, nestled in a lovely valley near Upper Cibolo Creek.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Ruby Ranch Lodge and Celebration Facility

Buda, TX

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

Catering: BYO
Price: $

The Cedar Bend

Cedar Creek, Texas

Style: Barn-style house featuring a large porch with two fireplaces and a rustic, natural quality.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Gruene Estate

New Braunfels, TX

Style: Open-air vintage chapel and a rustic reception pavilion, as well as a cozy cottage for the newlyweds.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

LaLa Park

San Marcos, TX

Style: Magical 10-acre property bursting with charm, from its two-story cedar lodge (and pool!) to its sprawling lawn and music stage, outfitted with stained-glass windows, colorful murals, and playful statues.

Catering: BYO
Price: $

The Kendall

Boerne, TX

Style: Elegant 1859 inn nestled beside Cibolo Creek in the heart of Boerne’s downtown historic district, with a charming Southern-style courtyard and a versatile, modern reception hall for truly romantic events.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Spinelli's Wedding Venue

Boerne, TX

Style: Century-old limestone chapel with a soaring bell tower, gardens with a wrought-iron gazebo, and a rustic Dancehall for partying into the night.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Log Cabins at Jacobs Creek

Canyon Lake, TX

Style: Lovely, family-owned Hill Country property with multiple fully furnished cabins set amid five acres of Texas oaks, cedar trees, and a serene lake.

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $

Milestone New Braunfels | Legacy Hall + Stonehaven Hall

New Braunfels, TX

Style: Gorgeous event spaces include the airy, modern farmhouse-style Legacy Hall, the vintage German architecture-inspired Stonehaven Hall, and the dreamy Terrace, with its peak-roofed pergola and surrounding grounds dotted with oaks, stone walkways, and a trickling creek.

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Texas Rock House

San Marcos, TX

Style: Family-run farm-turned-wedding venue and open-air restored barn with totally unique style, boasting fabulous photos ops, including with Buddy and Larry—the farm's darling miniature-breed steers.

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

The Oaks at Boerne

Boerne, TX

Style: 110 acres of Hill Country perfection with gently rolling meadows graced by hundreds of its namesake ancient oaks.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

The Liney Moon

Dripping Springs, TX

Style: Sprawling 8-acre retreat boasting a lovely, bistro-lit ceremony site, a sleek Scandianvian-style covered chapel, a sparkling pool and plenty of room for outdoor games, and lodgings for up to 60 in plush, playful cottages and tiny homes.

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Elm Creek Ranch

Bertram, Texas

Style: Light-filled barn with sliding doors and an attached patio surrounded by pretty grounds that welcome tents and RVs for weekend events.

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

King River Ranch

Johnson City, TX

Style: Luxurious ranch house and climate-controlled Reception Barn overlooking a pond, all surrounded by scenic pastures and a gently flowing river.

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Spicewood Vineyards

Spicewood, Texas

Style: "Gentleman's ranch" on 32 acres with 4 beautifully landscaped ceremony sites, sweeping vineyard views, and a European-inspired Event Center.

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

Cedar Skies Event Center

Burnet, TX

Style: Gorgeous family-owned venue nestled beside Lake LBJ, with an airy, modern barn reception hall surrounded by acres of rolling lawns and shady oaks, plenty of on-site lodging, and complimentary décor that includes mix and match lanterns, gold terrariums with succulents, and even a rustic-chic wood wedding arch.

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



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