Outdoor Beauty Flourishes at These 10 East Texas Wedding Venues


With picturesque countryside in every direction, East Texas is an ideal location for an outdoor wedding. From a ranch and vineyard to a charming retreat and private estate, here’s an irresistible handful of some of the best al fresco wedding venues you’ll find in East Texas.

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Wylde Acres

Longview, TX

Fab Features: family-owned private estate on 16 acres just outside Longview • exchange vows under a canopy of trees with views of the pond • bring the outdoors in during your reception with 18 feet of glass doors

Catering: In-house, BYO
Price: $ • $$

Reign Hills

Kountze, TX

Fab Features: elegant ballroom featuring dozens of antique chandeliers from European castles and a 12-foot brick fireplace • exchange vows in the outdoor courtyard and patio with mature landscaping • well-appointed dressing suites offer a posh space to prepare

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

At The Shire

Huntsville, TX

Fab Features: outdoor venue located on the edge of the untouched Sam Houston National Forest • outdoor ceremony site boasts a canopy of fairy lights with cedar benches aisle seating • three connected Nordic Tipis creates a unique pavilion for your reception

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

Villa Tyler Texas

Tyler, TX

Fab Features: Tuscan-inspired mansion set on 50 acres of rolling lawns, manicured gardens, and tall cypress trees • the 120-foot stone-stamped aisle leads to the gorgeous wedding pergola romantic al fresco ceremonies • courtyard-style reception hall brings the outside in— it even boasts sparkling fiber optic stars in the 20-foot ceiling!

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

El Cerrito Lodge

Diana, TX

Fab Features: sophisticated, modern lodge • wide-open fields, wildflower meadows, and several patios offer a variety of outdoor venues for a ceremony, cocktails, or tented reception • cozy gatherings in the cantina with an outdoor fireplace

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

The Wildflower Wedding and Special Event Venue

Emory, Texas

Fab Features: modern industrial farmhouse set on 50 gorgeous acres • the grounds boast an open meadow, mature Oak and Cedar trees, and a shimmering pond • customized packages from micro weddings to grand soirée and even a newly restored vintage camper photo booth!

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

The Springs in Rockwall | Poetry Hall

Terrell, TX

Fab Features: sprawling event venue just outside of Dallas • the picture-perfect grounds boast well-manicured lawns and a stone bridge spanning a bubbling brook • exchange vows in the spacious wood pavilion nestled among the trees

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

Under the Wildwood

Greenville, TX

Fab Features: secluded estate surrounded by 6 wooded acres • a flagstone walkway leads to the oak-shaded ceremony space • ultimate country setting full of rustic-chic details like custom-built farm tables, vintage-inspired chandeliers and sconces, and an inviting fire pit

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

High Hill Farm

Arp, TX

Fab Features: East Texas retreat offering a versatile set of spaces and amenities inspired by locations all over the world • exchange vows on a patio shaded by natural canopy of willows or before a romantic landscape of lush grapevines • charming bungalows for overnight stays

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


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