The Heart of the Lone Star State: 9 Central Texas Wedding Venues

Central Texas is a region of contrasts, and the wedding venues here reflect that. We've put together a selection that showcases a variety of settings, from charmingly rustic to country chic.


Prairie Chapel Place

Crawford, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Hill Country Feel

Overnight Cottage Lodgings

Micro-Weddings Welcome

Fab Features: luxury event center nestled on a picturesque, secluded property just 25 miles from the heart of downtown Waco • the gallery-style event space encompasses a lovely indoor chapel and a grand reception hall, each clad in crisp white shiplap with floor-to-ceiling windows • the luxury Cottage boasts a timeless, understated aesthetic, with plenty of space for wedding party prep and overnight lodgings for 11

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Gathering Oaks Retreat

Crawford, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Poolside Cocktails

Weekend Weddings

BYO Welcome

Fab Features: secluded Waco getaway with plenty of space for alfresco events in the Courtyard and on the gorgeous, lush lawns • host warm, intimate receptions in the pretty Gathering House • available lodging for 50 guests and endless activities, from lawn games to an on-site pool

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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4 North Event Center

Comanche, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Historic Charm

Indoor/Outdoor Flow

Downtown Comanche Location

Fab Features: flexible event center comprised of four thoughtfully restored historic buildings • dine & dance in the the spacious Rathbone Ballroom • al fresco celerbations in the indoor/outdoor Wisteria Courtyard, which boasts a fountain, landscaping, decorative ironwork, and a rock patio perfect for ceremonies

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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Farmhouse 1905

Moody, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Charming Historic Farmhouse

Lake Views

On-Site Accommodations

Fab Features: peaceful, family-owned farm with sprawling views of lush pastures dotted by grazing cows, a sparkling lake, and spectacular sunsets • chic, modern farmhouse-style White Barn with five large gates that open onto an adjacent cocktail patio • overnight accommodations for 14 in the charming, century-old farmhouse

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$
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Triple Mountain Ranch

Clifton, TX

Venue Superpowers:

Wedding Weekends

Pasture Views

Honeymoon Cabin

Fab Features: beautiful ranch and retreat center surrounded by hundreds of acres of rolling countryside • ceremonies on a picturesque mountaintop or on a spacious field, followed by receptions under an al fresco tent or in the fully equipped Texas Room • up to 70 can stay overnight in charming on-site lodges, plus a lovely honeymoon cabin for you and your sweetie

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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Inn on the Creek

Salado, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Creekside Deck

Micro-Weddings Welcome

Woodsy Vibes

Fab Features: expansive retreat set on beautiful wooded grounds alongside the tranquil Salado Creek • boasts multiple generous event spaces, including a creekside three-tier deck and a charming, bamboo-lined Pagoda • flexible options accommodate anything from weekend weddings to micro weddings

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Market at the Mill

Clifton, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Food Truck Friendly

Multiple Event Spaces

Historic Charm

Fab Features: historic Dansby Feed Mills complex-turned-events venue comprising several outbuildings, courtyards, and patios • say "I do" al fresco or in the charming weathered Produce House, where a white shiplap interior evokes a vintage chapel • opt for food trucks on the courtyard, or a sit-down dinner in the beautiful Corn Crib, which opens onto a spacious covered patio

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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Rustic Acres Event Center

Belton, TX

Venue Superpowers: 

Historic Barn

Weekend-Long Rental

Affordable

Fab Features: relaxed rural venue nestled on 22 peaceful acres, highlighted by the original tin-roofed barn • rentals run all weekend long, with plenty of time to setup Friday, celebrate Saturday, and wrap up Sunday • flexible options allow for plenty of DIY, plus a generous open vendor policy

Catering: BYO
Price: $
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