6 Austin Wedding Venues Where BYO and DIY are A-OK!


Austin's a city brimming with creative spirit, so it's no surprise that couples here appreciate flexibility and freedom when it comes to wedding planning. We've rounded up some of the best Austin venues that welcome outside caterers and other vendors…or let you mastermind your own event. If "BYO" and "DIY" are among your favorite abbreviations, you'll definitely want to take a look at this list.


The Barn at 5S Ranch

Thrall, Texas

Fab Features: private ranch on 1,000 acres of rolling farmland • large, graceful barn with walls of warm pine, an impressive iron-rod chandelier, and a corrugated tin ceiling hung with twinkle lights • luxe Bridal Suite and Groom’s Cabin boast plenty of amenities

Catering: BYO
Price: $

House on the Hill

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: 10-acre hilltop garden estate surrounded by lush gardens, large oak trees, and meandering paths • outdoor ceremonies with a waterfall backdrop, followed by no-curfew receptions in the covered pavilion, with the beauty of nature all around • 20-plus guests can stay all weekend long in the on-site guest houses, all with views of the venue's pond, lush gardens, and the surrounding hill country

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Hummingbird House

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: seasonal blooms, water features, and a canopy of arching trees • gauze-draped reception tent Pavilion • Bridal Suite comes with its own patio

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

HighPointe Estate

Liberty Hill, TX

Fab Features: tasteful private event venue on 42 manicured acres offering a host of indoor and outdoor spaces, staging rooms, and top-notch amenities • beautiful chapel with soaring cathedral ceiling supposed by gracefully arched wooden trusses • in-house floral department can create anything from simple boutonnieres to show-stopping altar installations

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

The Wild Onion Ranch

Manchaca, Texas

Fab Features: rustic yet elegant hill country ranch with an artsy Austin vibe • over 50 acres of pastureland offers a treasure trove of scenic ceremony locations • hacienda-style pool perfect for cocktail hour

Catering: BYO
Price: $$

Kindred Oaks

Georgetown, Texas

Fab Features: beautiful 11-acre property surrounded by mature trees and lush lawns, overlooking a tranquil reservoir • rentals include access to the entire property, including the charming estate and a waterfall-framed gazebo • host receptions in an expansive open-air limestone and cedar pavilion

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



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