Gruene Estate 532 Rock Street • New Braunfels • TX 78130
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- The open-air chapel is a ceremony site like no other. This charming vintage church has a beamed ceiling, classic bell tower, and tall stained-glass windows on each end…but its side and back wall panels have been removed, leaving the chapel open to breezes, sunlight, and views of the surrounding historic homestead.
- Receptions are held in a pretty, rustic pavilion, which is accented by large, basket-style chandeliers and handmade tables and chairs of reclaimed Iowa barn wood, and outfitted with state-of-the-art AV equipment.
- It’s a treat to spend your wedding night in the farm’s quaint cottage, where you can snuggle up in the cozy queen bed, and sip your morning coffee on the sweet porch. The main house sleeps up to eight people, and includes the use of a fire ring, hammocks, horseshoe pit, and even a professional BBQ smoker!
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
All Friday–Sunday dates from July–August are just $6,450 for venue rental!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $2,000/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Package chosen
The rental fee includes:
- Use of original open-air Historic Gruene Estate Chapel
- Modern farmhouse covered pavilion with chandeliers and string lighting inside and outside
- Bar & cocktail area overlooking fire pit and game yard
- Handmade farm tables and chairs
- Fire pit and vintage décor to choose from
- Concert stage for DJ or band
- Use of property for bridal portrait season
- Caterer prep kitchen
- Private Bridal House and Groom's Cottage
COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
Booking Gruene Estate in New Braunfels includes the open-air Historic Gruene Estate Chapel and the covered farmhouse pavilion with chandeliers and string lights inside and out. You'll get day-of staff and a venue concierge, sound systems in the chapel and pavilion, reclaimed barnwood tables, chairs for up to 225 guests, an elevated stage for a DJ or band, a fire pit, yard games, free décor like lanterns, signage and candle holders, and covered catering space with prep areas. Vintage glassware, china, candelabras and centerpieces are add-ons.
Yes, Gruene Estate keeps everything on one 17-acre property in New Braunfels, the original Gruene family farm. Your ceremony takes place in the open-air Historic Gruene Estate Chapel, then guests head to the covered farmhouse pavilion for the reception, with golf cart attendants shuttling guests to the chapel on the day. The property hosts up to 250 event guests, and smaller spaces like The Grove and The Chapel are also available.
Gruene Estate has lodging right on the property. The Main House has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and sleeps up to 8, with fine linens, down pillows, a fully furnished kitchen and a washer and dryer, and a separate cottage has a full bath and an efficiency kitchen. The couple can stay overnight in the Groom's Cottage, and up to seven loved ones can sleep in the Bridal Suite. For everyone else, the estate sits in Gruene, minutes from San Antonio and Austin, near hotels, restaurants and the Gruene Historic District.
Gruene Estate is the original Gruene family farm, a 17-acre historic property in New Braunfels where you can marry in an open-air chapel with tall stained-glass windows and celebrate in a covered farmhouse pavilion. Lodging is on site, with a Main House that sleeps up to 8, plus a Bridal Suite and Groom's Cottage for getting ready. Longhorns, horses and deer graze in the pasture beside the fire pit and game yard, and a curated décor collection of lanterns, vases and signage comes at no extra charge. The estate sits minutes from the Gruene Historic District, between San Antonio and Austin.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 250 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 0 | 250 |
| Reception | Seated | 0 | 225 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 0. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
BYO
Alcohol
Preferred List
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, anytime.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Private Estate
- Ranch / Farm
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Meadow / Fields
- Barn
- Forest / Woods
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Barn
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Hills
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Private Estate
- Ranch / Farm
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