La Escondida Celebration Center 9888 Escondida Road • Helotes • TX 78023
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Situated on 30 acres of pristine Hill Country land along Helotes Creek, this peaceful, nature-inspired event center feels far removed from the bustle of daily life, but is just a short drive from central San Antonio.
- A beautifully lush meadow hosts your al fresco ceremony. Follow with lawn games and a reception in the open-sided Pavilion or more intimate celebration on the adjacent Pond Patio. Plus, there's an adorable ranch house on site that boasts dressing suites for both wedding parties.
- They offer tons of flexibility in booking your vendors. Choose your own, or rely on their expert recommendations or all-inclusive packages. And, in addition to ensuring things flow smoothly, your planning team can help arrange fun additions, like a custom cigar bar or a sparkler send-off.
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Elopements | starting at $2,000 for up to 25 people
- 1-hour access to getting ready suites
- 2 event hours, to include outdoor or covered patio ceremony & mini-reception
- Ordained officiant
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonnière(s)
- Choice of small wedding cake or mini desserts
- High top tables, stools, linens, and small centerpieces
- Venue coordinator
- Free self-parking
Add-ons and customizations are available for an additional fee.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $6,900/event and up
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Day of week
- Guest count
- Package chosen
All-Inclusive Micro-Wedding Packages for 50–75 guests start at $6,900 and include:
- 3 hours for getting ready in two separate spaces
- 5-hour event time with Oak Haven ceremony site and Pond Patio reception
- Florals and décor for aisle, arbor, centerpieces, and table arrangements
- Catered buffet meal with your menu of choice
- Tea, lemonade, spa water, and bar setup
- Day-of coordinator, servers, bartender, and security
- Tables, chairs, white linens, and choice of colored runners or overlays
- Setup & teardown
Upgraded packages may also include hors d'oeuvres, late night snacks, upgraded rentals and menu options, a sparkler send-off, and more! Add-ons are also available.
All package pricing is flexible if you already have some vendors.
Meals (when priced separately)
- $17–23/person
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 75 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 0 | 75 |
| Reception | Seated | 0 | 75 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 75. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
In-house
Preferred list
BYO
Must be provided by a caterer or other licensed food provider (restaurant, grocery store, etc.).
Alcohol
BYO
Alcohol must be served by the venue's TABC Bartender and have a Security Staff (included in most packages but may be an additional fee).
Amplified Music
Outdoors
Some restrictions
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
February–December, daily, 8am–11:30pm.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Creek / River
- Forest / Woods
- Hills
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
- Panoramic
- Park
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