23 Texas Wedding Venues With European Vibes
Are you dreaming of a romantic European wedding celebration but want to stick to your Texas roots? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the most magical spots in the Lone Star state that will make you feel like you've been transported back in time with their rich history, old-world charm, and stunning architectural details. Whether your vibe is more of a moody medieval castle or a fancy French-inspired chateau, you’re sure to find the perfect place for your stateside fairy-tale affair.
If you're charmed by enchanting Chapels...
If you're charmed by enchanting Chapels...
LifeAustin Chapel
Austin, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Limestone Chapel
Affordable
Wedding Bell from Paris
Fab Features: blend of modern style and Old World charm with wooden pews set beneath a soaring trussed ceiling • luxurious on-site bride and groom suites appointed with full mirrors, inviting furnishings, and makeup-ready lighting • stunning antique church bell imported from Paris
Price: $Chapel at Palacios | Westlake
Westlake, TX
Venue Superpowers:
All-Inclusive
Panoramic Views
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: European-style retreat just minutes from nearby Dallas and Fort Worth • the quaint stone chapel boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a charming footbridge • gorgeous photo ops among the water features and manicured grounds
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Little Chapel in the Woods
Denton, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Chapel Dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt
Affordable
Stained Glass Windows
Fab Features: historic chapel named one of Texas' most outstanding architectural achievements • the interior impresses with chandeliers of glass and gold that illuminate the center aisle leading to the altar adorned with a beautiful, tall, stained-glass window • linger on the grounds for some portraits under the trees or on a bench beneath an old-fashioned street lamp
Price: $ • $$
Camp Hosea
Anderson, TX
Superpowers:
Outdoor Reception Options
Private Estate
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: timeless bell tower chapel and event space • exchange vows in the light-filled chapel adorned with rows of floor-length windows • the reception space impresses with its modern design elements and wall of windows that overlook the manicured grounds
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
If Beaux-Art beauties leave you breathless...
If Beaux-Art beauties leave you breathless...
The Bell Tower on 34th
Houston, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
Lush Gardens
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: Italian villa-inspired architecture showcasing high ceilings and marble floors • stylish ballrooms with dramatic staircases • private gardens with fountains and lush greenery
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Witte Museum
San Antonio, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Buildings
Affordable
Museum
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
Price: $ • $$
Hotel Crescent Court
Dallas, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
European Elegance Vibe
Lush Private Courtyard
Rehearsal Dinner Options
Fab Features: opulent hotel with Old World flair • exchange vows in the lush evergreen private courtyard • the lavish ballroom impresses with silk-lined walls, intimate chandelier lighting, sumptuously draped windows, and a gleaming gold-coffered ceiling
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Hotel ICON Houston
Houston, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Ballroom
Flexible Options
All Inclusive
Fab Features: classic esthetic features modern grace under towering ceilings, grand windows, and lavish décor • exchange vows on the rooftop patio framing unbeatable views of downtown • executive chef will design a personalized menu to ensure everything is exactly the way you like it
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh
Dallas, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Multiple Ceremony Options
Elopement Packages
Rooftop Patio
Fab Features: historic 1923 Art Deco building in a chic location juxtaposes classic and modern elegance • gorgeous Dorothy Draper-designed event space with flair • uptown location is just steps from businesses, museums, boutiques, cutting-edge cuisine, and stimulating nightlife for your guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Wildwood Inn
Denton, TX
Venue Superpowers:
On-Site Accommodations
Affordable
In-House Catering
Fab Features: charming boutique hotel styled after a French country estate, both elegant and welcoming • exchange vows outdoors under the covered terrace or in a garden with a custom-built pergola • guests can stay in one of the hotel’s 14 rooms decorated in a style unique to different parts of Europe, including luxury linens, a whirlpool tub, plush robes, a balcony, and an individual fireplace
Price: $ • $$
The Springs in Cypress
Houston, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Panoramic Views
Lovely Landscaping
Fab Features: based on a traditional European country manor and features faux painted walls, vaulted ceilings, a dramatic double staircase entry, and a beautiful grand ballroom • exchange vows in an opulent gazebo perched at the edge of a sparkling lake • seasoned professionals at The Springs will ensure things go off without a hitch
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
If the French Countryside is what you crave...
If the French Countryside is what you crave...
Château Joli
Crowley, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Classically Elegant Interiors
All-Inclusive Elopements
Affordable
Fab Features: French-inspired venue with a clean, modern interior perfect for all kinds of décor • exchange vows before a white fireplace mantle, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing fabulous views on either side • beautiful, light-flooded ballroom with light wood floors, crisp white walls, massive windows, and stylish gold sconces
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Contigo Ranch Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Sweeping Hill Country Views
Outdoor Ceremonies
Ancient Oaks
Fab Features: a myriad of stunning outdoor ceremony sites—a sprawling lawn peppered by 350-year-old oaks, a peaceful forest grove, or The Overlook on the Hill • the massive, open Ranch Hall with covered patio is perfect for a rockin’ reception • on-site lodging available in sweet, contemporary cottages and charming, historic cabins
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Marie Gabrielle Restaurant and Gardens
Dallas, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Euro-Style Garden
Al Fresco Receptions
Delectable New American Menus
Fab Features: magical 1.5-acre garden with the romantic whimsy of a European park in the heart of the city • ornate stained-glass panels line the ceremony site • host your dreamy reception under the stars, or celebrate in the chic, modern dining room with its views of the surrounding landscape
Catering: In-housePrice: $$
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Austin, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Hilltop Ceremony Site
Multiple Indoor & Outdoor Options
5 Star Hotel & Spa
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-housePrice: $$ • $$$
If you're after Old World Ambiance...
If you're after Old World Ambiance...
Milestone New Braunfels | Legacy Hall + Stonehaven Hall
New Braunfels, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Exposed Rock Reception Hall
Dramatic Terrace
Landscaped Grounds
Fab Features: gorgeous event spaces include the airy, modern farmhouse-style Legacy Hall and the vintage German architecture-inspired Stonehaven Hall • exchange vows on the dreamy Terrace, with its peak-roofed pergola and surrounding grounds dotted with oaks • capture gorgeous photos among stone walkways and a trickling creek
Price: $ • $$
Villa Tyler Texas
Tyler, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Panoramic Views
Lush Gardens
Fab Features: Tuscan-inspired mansion set on 50 acres of rolling lawns, manicured gardens, and tall cypress trees • the 120-foot stone-stamped aisle leads to the gorgeous wedding pergola romantic al fresco ceremonies • courtyard-style reception hall brings the outside in— it even boasts sparkling fiber optic stars in the 20-foot ceiling!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Menger Hotel
San Antonio, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Alamo Location
Victorian Vibes
Plush Guest Accommodations
Fab Features: gorgeous historic hotel with an unforgettable setting right on the Plaza, just steps from the Alamo • event spaces are loaded with Victorian charm, from the dramatic Menger Ballroom to the tranquil Spanish courtyard • lavish guest rooms boast luxe amenities, great views, and private balconies
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Camp Lucy
Dripping Springs, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
French Colonial Vibes
Spanish Moss
Luxe Amenities
Fab Features: a variety of event spaces from the restored French Colonial chapel to the dramatic timber-framed Great Hall • luxurious accommodations provide a great home base for guests to enjoy local wineries and breweries • amenities include plush pillow-top mattresses, fine linens, free WiFi, and a complimentary breakfast
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
The Meadeaux
Flint, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Mansion
Elopement Packages
Outdoor Reception Options
Fab Features:lovely wedding estate on carefully manicured grounds in Noonday, TX • full-day rentals also include guest shuttles, vintage yard games, and Pinterest-worthy dressing suites • fabulous add-on options like golf packages, bunkhouse lodging for 20, in-house spa and yoga services, and more!
Price: $ • $$
Haak Wines
Santa Fe, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Winery
On-Site Accommodations
In-House Catering
Fab Features: vineyard and winery with unique underground wine cellar in Santa Fe • celebrate in the old-world chapel that overlooks the lush grape vines • flexible package options accommodate everything from intimate weddings to weekend weddings
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Springs in Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Affordable
All-Inclusive Packages
Rehearsal Dinner Options
Fab Features: encopases all the old-world charm of a Tuscan Villa, just south of Dallas • exchange vows under the towering trees in the garden • reception hall features large windows, a sweeping ballroom, and a cozy fireplace
Price: $ • $$
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Marina Views
Convenient Downtown Location
Stunning Courtyard
Fab Features: exchange vows on the sweeping staircase in the courtyard with stringed market lights hung from stately pillars or inside the Bay View Room that overlooks the bay and marina • convenient location within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment, and more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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