Don't Mess With Texas: 23 Quintessential Texas Wedding Venues

Texans are fiercely proud of their state, which is blessed with a wealth of things that make it, well, uniquely Texas. If you want your wedding to reflect the essence of the Lone Star State, here’s a selection of venues that collectively incorporate its history, iconic settings or views, and popular culture.



AUSTIN



Camino Real Ranch

Dale, Texas

Fab Features: stylish, unique boutique wedding venue • gorgeous views of prairie grasses, desert succulents, and cotton candy sunsets • variety of affordable packages available, including all-inclusive!

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: expansive museum in the heart of downtown Austin • Grand Lobby boasts a tiled floor, arched windows, and a 50-foot granite map of Texas • spectacular 35-foot-tall bronze Texas star sculpture greets arriving guests

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Hudson Bend Ranch

Austin, Texas

Fab Features: beautiful al fresco events in the expansive courtyard and gardens, outfitted with award-winning structures, plenty of shade, and stunning native plants throughout • follow the twinkle-lit path to your reception in the expansive Party Barn • lodging for 20 in the magnificent, single-story German Ranch-style Casadecas and quaint Sunrise Casita

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$


CENTRAL TEXAS/WACO



The Baylor Club

Waco, Texas

Fab Features: gleaming modern décor, first-class service, views to die for—Located in the new McLane Stadium • say "I do" on a Terrace overlooking the Brazos River, campus, and field • classically trained culinary team presents gourmet cuisine

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


DALLAS



Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh

Dallas, Texas

Fab Features: historic 1923 Art Deco building in a chic location juxtaposes classic and modern elegance • gorgeous Dorothy Draper-designed event space with flair • uptown location is just steps from businesses, museums, boutiques, cutting-edge cuisine, and stimulating nightlife for your guests

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Bella Donna Chapel

McKinney, Texas

Fab Features: historic chapel with beautiful Romanesque stone architecture • exchange vows beneath stunning stain-glass windows • surrounded by water and reached only by a footbridge, it’s secluded and private with gorgeous views of the Adriatic Village Harbor

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$

The Filter Building on White Rock Lake

Dallas, Texas

Fab Features: 1920s industrial building with a vintage vibe • exposed brickwork, iron trusses, and a multitude of windows • waterfront ceremonies on a spacious lawn overlooking the glimmering White Rock Lake

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$


FORT WORTH



The Ashton Depot

Fort Worth, Texas

Fab Features: 1899 Beaux Arts train station-turned-event venue • 3,200-square-foot courtyard with ivy-covered walls and a tiered stone fountain that's perfect for cocktails al fresco • Grand Ballroom boasts a 37-foot-high barrel ceiling, a marble floor, and original stained-glass windows

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$

Stockyards Hotel

Fort Worth, TX

Fab Features: hotel in the heart of the Stockyards National Historic District built in 1907 and restored to its original grandeur • choose between an indoor or outdoor ceremony to exchange vows • work with their staff to create a personal, one-of-a-kind event that's as unique as the venue itself

Catering: In-house
Price: $

Texas Rangers Baseball Club

Arlington, Texas

Fab Features: one-of-a-kind club blends baseball, history, & luxury • grand “I do”s at home plate with receptions on the field • elegant indoor options include the multi-tiered Jack Daniels and Capital One Clubs

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

Bass Performance Hall

Fort Worth, Texas

Fab Features: Bass Performance Hall is only one part of a massive, beautiful performing arts complex • exchange vows on the stage • make it unique to you, pricing starts with your space rental only and lets you build from there

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Beaumont Ranch

Grandview, Texas

Fab Features: warm and romantic Western-themed ranch • 800 acres of rolling hills with a lakeside gazebo, chapel, and two massive barns • plenty of accommodations on-site in rustic cabins, ranch houses, and guest suites

Catering: In-house
Price: $


HILL COUNTRY



King River Ranch

Johnson City, TX

Fab Features: country-luxe ranch with scenic pastures, a gently flowing river, and plenty of wide-open sky • gorgeous ranch house offers impeccably-designed quarters for each side of the bridal party • globally-acclaimed floral and event design

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Sendera Springs

Kerrville, TX

Fab Features: picture-perfect, private venue with top-of-the-line amenities and a detail-oriented staff • exchange vows on an airy flagstone patio outfitted with rustic-chic bench seating overlooking a tranquil lake • a reception hall with “Texas elegant” vibes and a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace

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


HOUSTON



Schneider Hall

Columbus, TX

Fab Features: classic Texas dancehall set on 175 wooded acres • the Hall is designed with reclaimed vintage wood, and large picture windows • dance the night away under century-old oaks draped with twinkle lights

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

Hermann Park Conservancy

Houston, Texas

Fab Features: urban oasis in the heart of Houston’s Museum District surrounded by sculpture walks, dramatic water features, and artfully manicured green spaces • exchange vows under the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, which boasts a stunning view of a 30-foot garden mount across the expansive Centennial Green • entirely al fresco affairs are perfect in the Celebration Garden, embraced by a surround of grand hedges and strings of bistro lights

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


NORTH TEXAS



The Katy Depot

Denison, Texas

Fab Features: grand historic property outfitted with marble walls, stately columns, lighted archways and magnificent chandeliers • two plush, light-flooded dressing rooms each have their own vibe and style • say "I do" al fresco on the verdant lawn, with the stately brick facade as your backdrop

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Whispering Waters Ranch

Leonard, TX

Fab Features: sweet family-run venue set on 83 beautiful acres • dreamy ceremony area nestled beneath 50-year-old pecan trees and outfitted with custom wooden benches • bright, airy barn offers an industrial-chic blank canvas with an attached covered patio and ample lawns

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


SAN ANTONIO



The Witte Museum

San Antonio, Texas

Fab Features: a historic setting full of charm and elegance for your special day set along the banks of the San Antonio River adjacent to Brackenridge Park • outdoor options make for a beautiful, natural setting nestled under a canopy of large oaks in the Courtyard or tucked away in the privacy of the Texas Native Plant Garden • experienced event staff will ensure the details of your special day are executed to your expectations

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$

The Alamo

San Antonio, Texas

Fab Features: 1836 battlefield and former Spanish Mission San Antonio de Valero • indoor and outdoor event spaces for large gatherings or a more intimate affair • Cavalry Courtyard is a versatile outdoor venue surrounded by majestic bronze status dedicated to Texas heroes

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$

Milltown Historic District

New Braunfels, Texas

Fab Features: exchange vows at the River Venue with upfront views of the Guadalupe's majestic falls • the Gallery venue is a quaint locale, ideal for intimate gatherings with its own beautiful courtyard • the Grande French Ballroom boasts old-fashioned gas lights, a sweeping staircase, elegant décor, and ornate chandeliers with New Orleans charm

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$


GULF COAST/GALVESTON/CORPUS CHRISTI



The Reserve at Dancing Elk Ranch

Mathis, TX

Fab Features: sprawling 1,700-acre ranch nestled between Corpus Christi and San Antonio • meticulous landscaping, with verdant lawns and gracious stone details, ensures dreamy photo ops • grand events in the Reserve Event Hall, with its dramatic entryway and well-appointed dressing suite, or opt for the more intimate Event Hall or outdoor Pavilion

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$

Lumberyard Events Co.

Sinton, Texas

Fab Features: beautiful building started out life as a lumber mill • whitewashed facade with vintage-inspired signage gives way to a stunning interior, boasting a soaring, open-rafter ceiling • two smaller rooms can accommodate ceremonies and intimate receptions

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$



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