20 Wonderfully Woodsy Texas Wedding Venues
Want to get married surrounded by towering trees? Texas might be known for its wide-open spaces, but it's also home to some fantastic forested wedding locations. These hidden gems can be found throughout the state and provide an enchanting backdrop for your special day. Whether you envision a whimsical ceremony beneath a 100-year-old oak or an elegant reception in a fairy-lit grove, these woodsy wedding venues offer endless possibilities for creating an unforgettable experience for your celebration.
HILL COUNTRY
HILL COUNTRY
Hudson Bend Ranch
Austin, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Secluded Setting
Dreamy Gardens
Rustic-Chic
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: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Cypress Valley Event Center
Spicewood, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Treehouse
Romantic Elopements
Overnight Accommodations
Fab Features: say "I do" on a platform suspended between 500-year-old cypress trees • receptions beneath a dramatic white sailcloth canopy upheld by towering cypress pillars, a permanent stage, and beautiful nighttime lighting • accommodations for up to 30 people in the 5 treehouses and Ranch House, and a zipline canopy tour for your most adventurous friends!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Oaks at Boerne
Boerne, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Small Wedding Packages
Romantic Tree Swing
Private Estate
Fab Features: 40 acres of Hill Country perfection with gently rolling meadows graced by hundreds of its namesake ancient oaks • large, cheerful barn with roll-up sides and plenty of shabby-chic touches • endless photo ops—a sweet “room for two” tree swing, vintage farm equipment and furniture, and even some photogenic longhorn cattle
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Cedars Ranch
Wimberley, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Eco-Friendly
Indoor/Outdoor Flow
Woodsy Vibes
Fab Features: thoughtfully designed (and eco-friendly) venue on 20 acres of Hill Country beauty dotted with oak and cedar • the unique Great Hall boasts whitewashed, staggered-slat siding and a cool indoor/outdoor feel • event bar is a fun, rustic shed-inspired indoor area, open courtyard, bistro lighting, and plenty of tables and chairs, perfect for cocktail hour
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Elm Pass Woods - Wedding Festivals
Center Point, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Eclectic Vibes
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: eclectic and creative venue blending unique event space and whimsical décor resulting in 100% fun • arrive by 1920 Model T Ford to a secluded pecan grove ceremony site • soak up the enchanted forest atmosphere on the festival-style grounds
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Liney Moon
Dripping Springs, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Natural Retreat
Unique Lodging Options
Industrial-Chic
Fab Features: sprawling 8-acre retreat with a natural, oasis-like setting and sleek, industrial-modern accents • venues include a lovely, bistro-lit ceremony site, a chic Scandinavian-style covered chapel, a sparkling pool, and plenty of room for outdoor games, • lodgings for up to 60 in plush, playful cottages and tiny homes
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
AUSTIN
AUSTIN
Red Ridge Receptions
Smithville, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Family-Run
All-Inclusive
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: scenic hillside ceremony spot under a shady arbor of trees • romantic bistro-lit patio for cocktail hour with sweeping views of the Colorado River Valley • spectacular indoor Grande Room with vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace, and large picture windows to bring the outdoors in
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Sanctuary Event Space
Austin, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Unique Space
Non-Profit
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: an enchanting venue with a lush garden exterior just minutes from downtown Austin • the rustic-eclectic Studio, Cottage House, and Loft are connected by flagstone pathways • dreamy al fresco ceremonies can be held under a canopy of live oaks
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
COLLEGE STATION
COLLEGE STATION
Ronin
Bryan, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Farm-to-Table Restaurant
Dine in the Forest
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: beautiful 15 acre family-run farm • variety of event spaces from the rustic barn to the enchanting forest • fabulous farm-to-table menus crafted with local and sustainable ingredients
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
DALLAS
DALLAS
Little Wren Weddings
Rockwall, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: family-run venue with intimate event spaces • lush lawns and graceful gardens • sweet white chapel nestled among the trees
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Cross Creek Ranch
Parker, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Romantically Rustic
All-Inclusive
Family-Run
Fab Features: gorgeous, family-owned event venue just 20 miles north of Dallas • beautiful al fresco ceremonies under a wood pergola overlooking a sparkling pond, with receptions in the chic event hall, accented by a stone fireplace • fabulous all-inclusive packages include planning services, your choice of catering, BYO bar setup, décor, and more!
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Arrowwood Weddings & Events
Palmer, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Picturesque Setting
Romantic Elopements
On-Site Accommodations
Fab Features: lovely, secluded historic property tucked amid beautiful oak, walnut, and pecan trees, with ponds and waterfalls fed by a natural spring • cute, shabby-chic bar serves your cocktail hour libations • packages include tons of great perks
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
HOUSTON
HOUSTON
Schneider Hall
Columbus, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Historic Details
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: classic Texas dancehall set on 175 wooded acres • the Hall is designed with reclaimed vintage wood, and large picture windows • dance the night away under century-old oaks draped with twinkle lights
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Miller's Creek Rustic Events and Wedding Venue
Montgomery, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Customizable Packages
Panoramic Views
Romantically Rustic
Fab Features: warm, family-owned venue on 8 acres of flowers, walking trails, twinkle-lit trees, and grapevines • beautiful red barn outfitted with shiplap tables, stylish furniture, and an indoor/outdoor bar • farm-style gazebo for rustic, romantic al fresco ceremonies
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
FORT WORTH
FORT WORTH
Artspace 111
Fort Worth, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Vintage Details
Lush Grounds
Central Location
Fab Features: working gallery in the heart of downtown with modern and vintage elements are combined in a chic space • event space boasts original brickwork and fixtures providing a flawless canvas for walls lined with innovative contemporary art • rental includes use of main gallery and two sculpture gardens
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
A and M Gardens
Azle, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Gorgeous Gardens
Flexible Packages
Romantic Details
Fab Features: exquisite gardens highlighted by fountains, blooming flowers and towering trees, romantic bridges, and peaceful stone walkways • bright, cheerful reception hall with a built-in dance floor • ultra-flexible rental packages mean creativity is welcome (and keep costs down!)
Catering: BYOPrice: $
GULF COAST
GULF COAST
Hidden Oaks Events
Angleton, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Private Estate
Pecan Orchard
Rustic Romance
Fab Features: locally owned Angelton gem boasting towering trees, a beautiful pecan orchard, a quaint pond, and a picturesque functioning windmill • exchange vows under the shade of the century old oaks • flexible options allow custom packages for everything from micro weddings to large celebrations
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO
Magnolia Halle
San Antonio, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Panoramic Views
All-Inclusive
Late Night Celebrations
Fab Features: warm, family-owned retreat only minutes from downtown San Antonio • 3 acres of rolling grounds, studded with ancient oaks, rustic pergolas and bridges, and lush lawns • sprawling event center constructed with exposed timber framing, a vaulted ceiling, and reclaimed metal from historic barns across Texas
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Hidden Falls | Hayes Hollow + Remi's Ridge
Spring Branch, TX
Venue Superpowers:
Lovely Landscaping
Luxe Accommodations
Romantic Elopements
Fab Features: two distinctive, beautifully landscaped settings for weddings —the transitional-modern Hayes Hollow and the spacious, indoor/outdoor Remi's Ridge • breathtaking cascading waterfall backdrops make great photo ops! • casitas and vacation homes for weekend wedding accommodations
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
SOUTH TEXAS
SOUTH TEXAS
Beneath the Oaks Venue
Midfield, Texas
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Vineyard
Fab Features: 150-acre venue outside of Blessing with hundreds of massive Texas oak trees • ceremony sites feature a pecan and olive orchard, a grape vineyard, a chapel, and a privately owned turf farm • on-site accommodations make planning easy
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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