Austin is IN: 8 Stellar Choices for Your Austin Destination Wedding


Austin is the perfect choice for a destination wedding—it's got awesome weather year-round, beautiful natural surroundings, vibrant art galleries, and a world-renowned music scene. Whether you're locals who want to show off the city to your friends and family, or are heading to Austin for the first time yourselves, you'll find the very best of this special town showcased in these remarkable venues.


Hotel Ella

Austin, TX

Fab Features: romantic Greek Revival mansion + charming boutique hotel • lawn ceremonies • cocktails on the pool deck, and receptions in the wonderful Grand Ballroom

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

The Laiken Resort on Lake Travis (coming Spring 2025)

Lago Vista, TX

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-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Thompson Austin, part of Hyatt

Austin, TX

Fab Features: cosmopolitan hotel boasting richly detailed décor, dramatic jewel tones, and plenty of gold and silver accents • the stylish Red River Ballroom's spectacular walls of 20-foot-floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the surrounding landscape • plush guest rooms are paired with luxe amenities like a 4th-floor rooftop deck, a mosaic tiled infinity pool, on-site wellness center, sports simulator, and more

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

Shady Villa Hotel

Salado, TX

Fab Features: cottage-style inn with romantic greenery and courtyards • exchange vows in the outdoor pergola or under a canopy of trees • on-site accommodations and activities will keep your guests entertained

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Austin, TX

Fab Features: exchange vows overlooking the gentle rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country • celebrate at the Rock House, secluded under sweeping Oaks and bubbling streams • keep your guests entertained all weekend long with on-site accommodations, activities, and spa treatments

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

The Oaks at High Hill

Schulenburg, Texas

Fab Features: stunning 20-acre property surrounded by rolling countryside and tucked along a spring-fed creek • wide-open spaces offer a perfect al fresco backdrop for oak-shaded ceremonies and sunset cocktail hours • indoors, the airy modern barn boasts breathtaking chandeliers, and beautifully appointed dressing suites create a luxurious vibe

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

W Austin

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: it’s a stylish, pampering, and stress-free haven • large tentable terrace for outdoor celebrations with breathtaking Austin views • world-class chef, VIP service, and AWAY Spa

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$



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