Lake Life is Back! Austin's 10 Best Lakeview Wedding Venues
Some of Texas’ most beautiful waterfront wedding venues aren’t on the Gulf coast—they’re on a lake! Just a short drive from Austin, the lakes and surrounding areas offer a natural environment with woods, hills, and prairie land, not to mention plenty of outdoor recreation options (fishing, boating, swimming, scuba diving, picnicking, camping, and zip lining). Host your wedding at any of these Austin lakeview venues, and you can easily turn your celebration into a vacation!
The Oasis on Lake Travis
Austin, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Lake Views
On-Site Restaurant
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Fab Features: warm, inviting, lakefront venue overlooking Lake Travis and the surrounding Hill Country • unique and loft-like Starlight Terrace boasts retractable roof panels that open to the stars, and huge glass paneled doors that open to the lake • almost all guest rooms have private decks and lake views
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Laiken
Lago Vista, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Industrial-Elegant
Floor-To-Ceiling Windows
Expert Events Team
Fab Features: idyllic sanctuary perched above the sparkling waters of Lake Travis • modern, industrial-inspired event space outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open onto a spacious lakeview patio • the warm, wonderful team from Walters Wedding Estates have a passion for service and over 40 combine years of experience
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Videre Estate
Wimberley, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Luxurious & Exclusive
Destination Weddings
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: exquisite 400-acre luxury estate overlooking a sparkling, 8-acre lake • lakeside ceremonies beneath a shady oak or on a deck which seems to float in the sky, followed by receptions in the Grand Ballroom, a sleek space adorned with chandeliers • spend the weekend in the chic, French-inspired Chateau and the beautiful Stables Lodge, with its 6 cozy suites, gathering spaces, and grassy arena
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Hidden Lake Ranch
Lexington, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Indoor/Outdoor Flow
Affordable
Lakeside Covered Patio
Fab Features: rustic-elegant ranch set on a stunning private lake in Lexington • ceremonies on the waterfront patio followed by dining & dancing in the modern reception hall with its tall raftered ceilings • al fresco spaces invite mingling, with fire pits for cozy evenings and rolling bars to bring the party wherever you like
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Lake Austin Riverboats
Austin, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Authentic Riverboats
Full-Service Buffet
Unique On-The-Lake Views
Fab Features: say "I do" on a chartered cruise on Lake Austin, surrounded by natural limestone cliffs, lakefront mansions, and the iconic Pennybacker Bridge • the Commodore and Commodore's Pup are both hand-built, authentic stern-wheel riverboats • affordable, inclusive packages are ideal for easy, intimate celebrations
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Ma Maison
Dripping Springs, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Vintage Details
Lushly Landscaped Grounds
Fab Features: dreamy Provence-like setting on 23 secluded acres overlooking Lac Moise • Exchange vows under an antique French gazebo in the Green Cathedral or before a stone altar under a canopy of stately oaks • chateau-inspired Great Hall boasts a soaring ceiling, exposed beams, and crystal chandeliers.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Austin, TX
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Garden Views
Luxurious
Fab Features: lux hotel in the heart of it all and walking distance to many local shops and eateries • exchange vows in a ceremony beneath heritage oaks overlooking Lady Bird Lake, or in an elegant candlelit ballroom • flexible package options allow you to host everything from an intimate elopement or large soirée
Price: $$ • $$$
The Terrace at Highland Lakes
Lago Vista, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Lake Views
Expansive Patio
In-House Décor Options
More Fab Features: airy top-floor venue boasts views of Lake Travis • the ceremony site is covered by an elegant wood pergola for all-weather gorgeousness • expansive reception space includes massive floor-to-ceiling windows and unique sky-high indoor/outdoor vibe
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Blissful Hill
Spicewood, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
Late Night Celebrations
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: a rustic-chic 20-acre property along the Pedernales River • exchange vows beneath a pretty rustic wooden arch right at the water's edge • dance the night away in the impressive barn complete with a 26-foot ceiling, enormous chandelier, whitewashed shiplap walls, and attached patio
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
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