42 Of The Best Wedding Venues in Austin, Texas
Looking For A Wedding Venue For Your Wedding? Here’s A Comprehensive List!
Ah, you've started planning your wedding in Austin, and now it's time to find the perfect wedding venue. If there's one thing Central Texas doesn't have a shortage of, it's wedding venues!
There is also an incredible variety to choose from, with each offering all sorts of benefits. Some venues offer additional rentals. Others offer a blank canvas for every inch of your vision.
Below, you'll see some of the top wedding venues in Austin, with some tips sprinkled through!
How Do I Choose The Right Austin Wedding Venue For Me?
There are lots of ways to pick a wedding venue, but it starts with figuring out the basics:
How many guests will you have?
How close to downtown Austin do you need it to be?
What amenities do you require?
What activities and traditions will you have?
Do you need a climate-controlled venue?
What features are you looking for, e.g., pet-friendly, lots of parking, venue coordinator, etc.?
Do they require a wedding planner?
As you can see, there are lots of questions you need to ask yourself before you even start doing venue tours.
How Much Do Wedding Venues In Austin Cost?
Like anything wedding-related, the cost of wedding venues in Austin vary. Some are free, like Chapel Dulcinea. Others can cost thousands just for the rental fee. It really varies on the vibe, style, and amenities you're looking for.
What Types Of Wedding Venues Are In Austin, Texas?
The Texas Hill Country, known as the Wedding Capital of Texas, is renowned for its gorgeous scenery, while downtown Austin wedding venues are known for the benefits of being centrally located.
Below, I've broken down the different kinds of wedding venues you'll find in Austin and the surrounding areas like Dripping Springs, New Braunfels, Cedar Park, and Round Rock.
Wedding Venues in Downtown Austin
Benefits of getting married downtown:
Close to accommodations
Near a plethora of restaurants and things to do
Close to the airport for out-of-town guests.
Laguna Gloria
Laguna Gloria is a contemporary venue that offers a romantic backdrop of the lake, sculptures, and a stunning garden that is perfect for any kind of event. It also features an Italian-style villa that is incredible in any photo.
Address: 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Justine's Secret House
When they call this a secret house, they mean it! Justine's Secret House is in East Austin, nestled between buildings and foliage, making it almost impossible to find unless you know where to look.
It has a moody, vintage feel thanks to the historic building that makes up this venue. If you're having a small wedding, this is perfect for you.
Address: 1303 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702
Barr Mansion
Barr Mansion is incredibly unique, with its historic white home and breathtaking reception hall with floor-to-ceiling windows. It integrates features of nature inside the hall, bringing an ethereal woodsy feel to life.
If you're looking for a venue with a luxury feel but a nature-focused design, Barr Mansion is perfect for you!
Address: 10463 Sprinkle Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Springdale Station
One of my favorites, Springdale Station is where modern and industrial meet to make a wedding venue like no other. Located in East Austin, Springdale Station offers multiple rooms for your event, one-acre outdoor space, and parking for a couple hundred guests.
I'm a preferred vendor with them, so make sure to tell Springdale Station I sent you!
Address: 979 Springdale Rd Suite #160, Austin, TX 78702
Allan House
Another downtown Austin staple, Allan House is located in one of the most historic parts of the city. It's known for its gorgeous white Victorian home, blending historic charm with a contemporary feel.
It also offers custom tent capabilities, so you can have your wedding here, rain or shine!
Address: 1104 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
Chateau Bellevue
Talk about a unique charmer! Chateau Bellevue is one of a kind, with free parking (an absolute must in downtown), rentals, and an interior worth seeing. There's so much history at this venue and that charm will undoubtedly be great for your special day!
Address: 708 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701
Wedding Venues in the Texas Hill Country Area
Benefits of getting married in the Hill Country:
Rolling hills
Oak trees
Rustic elegance
Prospect House
If any wedding venue has exquisite views, Prospect House would be it. In fact, because of this, the venue offers a really unique picturesque outdoor ceremony site in the shape of a white frame.
This event venue also offers a large reception space and a blank slate to really bring your wedding vision to life.
Address: 2745 Silver Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Greenhouse At Driftwood
If you're looking for a wedding venue with lush outdoor spaces in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the Greenhouse at Driftwood is the Goldilocks fit for you. Located in Driftwood, TX, this venue has two greenhouses full of plants, a tent, and their Wedding Oak Lawn.
Address: 850 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619
The Preserve At Canyon Lake
One of the most luxurious wedding venues in the Austin area, The Preserve at Canyon Lake is perfect for engaged couples looking to have a wedding on a stunning pond, with a chapel connected to the reception hall.
If you're having a summer wedding, this venue is perfect for keeping your guests cool!
Address: 14400 FM306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Ma Maison
A long-standing staple in the Hill Country, Ma Maison is a gorgeous wedding venue in Dripping Springs that features a magnificent reception hall, a separate ceremony hall, and a sprawling lawn for photos.
Nestled within 23 acres of timeless Hill Country magic, your guests will be charmed at every turn during your wedding day.
Address: 2550 Bell Springs Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Outdoor Ceremony Wedding Venues in Austin
Benefits of an outdoor wedding ceremony site:
Enjoying the full breadth of nature
Incorporating greenery into your wedding
Sunshine!
The Hummingbird House
If you're looking for an Austin wedding venue with a garden, The Hummingbird House has some of the best gardens in the Hill Country area. With a unique overgrown arch for wedding ceremonies and a permanent tent to protect in all weather, this venue is perfect for couples looking for an oasis.
Address: 12805 Arroyo Doble Dr, Manchaca, TX 78652
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Okay, I know this is a list of wedding venues with great spots for outdoor ceremonies, but the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center takes the cake. No matter the time of year, this venue/park is absolutely breathtaking.
It offers an indoor reception hall, a courtyard ceremony site, and some of the best Hill Country views you can imagine. Plus, you can visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center any time of the year, just for a great afternoon!
Address: 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
The Umlauf Sculpture Gardens
If you want an outdoor ceremony but with an up-scale manicured feel, surrounded by art, then the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens are perfect for you. With gorgeous sculptures and works of art all throughout the gardens, your wedding guests will be charmed by the surroundings and love even more that it's right in downtown Austin!
Address: 605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Best Wedding Venues For Micro-Weddings
Benefits of a micro-wedding:
Spend money on what you want most
Quality time with those that matter most
Less bullshit
Sekrit Theater
When they say the phrase, "Keep Austin Weird," Sekrit Theater is one of the last surviving testaments to this. A long-standing venue of Austin events for decades, this one-of-a-kind venue is an outdoor-only spot, but with real quirk and personality infused into it.
Its most infamous feature is the old greenhouse but also has neat features like a vintage school bus, old tubs, eclectic items from garage sales, etc.
For a small rental fee, you can rent this venue online.
Address: 1145 Perry Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Mattie's Restaurant
One of my most favorite spots for smaller weddings, Mattie's Restaurant is a chic, quaint spot for your special day. They offer a mezzanine, lounge, and a room they call The Table Royal that you have to see! Plus, with catering built into the experience, it takes out one extra thing to worry about!
Location: 901 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704
House on the Hill
Considered one of the most affordable wedding venues in Austin, with accommodations, House on the Hill is a quaint spot in the Hill Country, perfect for weddings with less than 100 guests. You get the venue all weekend, with some rooms for guests to stay in, making it a very popular choice for couples!
Address: 319 Addie Roy Rd, Austin, TX 78746
Peached Social House
With an urban design and modern edge, Peached Social House is a unique wedding venue in Austin. It's a multi-functional event venue, able to accommodate 105 seated guests, with two levels to spread the event apart.
It also offers in-house catering through Peached Tortilla, a catering company infamous for delicious food!
Address: 6500 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Chapel Dulcinea
The only truly free wedding venue in Austin, Chapel Dulcinea, is perfect for elopements and micro-weddings. It has, of course, an open-air chapel for you to get married in. It isn't strictly religious, though. Couples are permitted two hours on the premises, and the chapel can comfortably seat maybe twenty people with standing space.
Address: 16221 Crystal Hills Dr, Austin, TX 78737
Top Luxury Venues For Austin Weddings
Benefits of a luxury wedding venue:
High-end care
Oodles of amenities
Rustic charm with oak trees (most of them)
The Arlo
Speaking of oak trees, The Arlo offers rustic scenery with an absolutely stunning luxury reception hall. With multiple event spaces, every wedding here will feel the care and attention to detail that will make any wedding day special.
It also includes Storie Hall, a perfect indoor ceremony space for scalding and freezing days. Make sure to check out my comprehensive venue review about The Arlo as well!
Address: 10700 Signal Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78737
Canyonwood Ridge
Canyonwood Ridge is another favorite wedding venue in the Hill Country that offers luxury-level care, multiple event spaces, and a modern style to bring out any wedding vision. It's set on a ridge that offers stunning views of rolling hills, offering an idyllic backdrop for ceremonies or cocktail hours.
Make sure to check out my comprehensive guide to Canyonwood Ridge, to learn more about it!
Address: 250 S Canyonwood Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
The Addison Grove
Surrounded by giant trees, this beautiful venue offers rustic charm with a gorgeous barn with enough space for a couple hundred guests. Nestled in the beautiful Hill Country, The Addison Grove offers a large bridal suite, fire pit, and romantic oak trees.
This luxury Austin wedding venue offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for wedding ceremonies, with plenty of parking for guests.
Address: 11903 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
Camp Lucy
An infamous wedding venue in Dripping Springs, Camp Lucy has been the host to some of the biggest weddings for some of the most famous people. Rightfully so, with its picturesque ceremony space, gorgeous reception hall, and beautiful spots for cocktail hour.
It also now offers on-site lodgings to make it a wedding weekend worth remembering!
Address: 3509 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Stonehouse Villa
With a sophisticated charm that only a villa in the Hill Country can provide, Stonehouse Villa recently expanded to develop an absolutely wonderful reception hall. Big enough to seat a couple hundred guests, this event venue is fit for any special occasion.
Address: 5110 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood, TX 78619
High Pointe Estate
If someone is planning a luxury wedding, then an estate is definitely something to check out. High Pointe Estate, to be exact! With eye-catching views of the San Gabriel River Valley, it offers a Great Hall for receptions, a chapel, a grand lawn, a terrace, and a ceremony tree.
Address: 5555 Co Rd 258, Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Best Industrial Wedding Venues in Austin
Benefits of getting married at an industrial wedding venue:
Offering an urban edge to your vibe
Conveniently located near or in downtown Austin
Personality to bring out your wedding style
800 Congress
One of my favorite Austin wedding venues, 800 Congress is located downtown with a terrace, exposed brick, and can seat up to 300 guests. It's within walking distance of things to do, perfect for guests traveling in for your wedding day.
Address: 800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701
Brazos Hall
Another one of my favorites (I have a few!), Brazos Hall is one of those success stories you don't get to hear about often. Back in 2020, the venue announced it would be shutting down due to developers in the downtown area.
Imagine my delight when in 2023, it reopened for business! Brazos Hall is an urban wedding venue with multiple event rooms, a rooftop terrace, and space to fit hundreds of guests. Make sure to check out my venue guide for more information!
Address: 204 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
One Eleven East
More north of Austin, in Hutto, One Eleven East is a historic urban loft built in 1893 with white-washed bricks, gorgeous flooring, and an outdoor courtyard. It's a beautiful venue with a built-in bar, and industrial-style glass. It can also seat up to 150 guests.
Address: 111 East St, Hutto, TX 78634
Boutique Hotels Wedding Venues in Austin
Benefits to getting married in a hotel:
Weather-proof
Lots of comfortable amenities
Able to seat large amounts of guests
Carpenter Hotel
One of my favorite ATX boutique hotels is the Carpenter Hotel. Cozied amongst pecan trees, this spot is great for getting gussied up for your weddings. It has a super cute cafe, a restaurant (perfect for a rehearsal dinner!), and an idyllic pool to hang out at.
Make sure to check out my guide and wedding at the Carpenter Hotel!
Location: 400 Josephine St, Austin, Texas 78704
Hotel Van Zandt
Located in the heart of the Rainey Street District, Hotel Van Zandt is extremely popular for all kinds of special events. It emphasizes Austin's music culture, with an iconic chandelier made of brass instruments. A lot of people love this hotel due to its central location, walkability, and cosmopolitan feel.
Address: 605 Davis St, Austin, TX 78701
Hotel Saint Cecilia
Hotel Saint Cecilia contains the heart of Austin, based on the patron saint of music. It's a boutique hotel originally built in the 1800s, still containing one of the original Victorian homes built along the Colorado River. It can host up to 150 guests, perfect for corporate events or weddings.
Address: 112 Academy Dr, Austin, TX 78704
South Congress Hotel
Three restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop, and a stunning rooftop pool. All of that in South Congress Hotel! This boutique hotel is popular for couples looking to get ready and married all in the same spot, while being extremely close to other accommodations guests might choose.
It's also great for photography, due to it being walkable to popular murals and buildings.
Address: 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
The Driskill
The oldest hotel in Austin, The Driskill, brings incredible charm to up-scale weddings. It has an old-world feel, and rumor has it that some locations are haunted! One of the only haunted hotels in the Austin area, in fact!
Location: 604 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701
Hotel Ella
Nothing gets more boutique than Hotel Ella, a historic mansion built in the last 1800s. Elegant white columns, sweeping porch, and enough rooms to fit your small guest list, this is one of the most beautiful boutique hotels in downtown Austin. Walkable to the Texas State Capitol, you can take in Austin history daily when you stay here!
Location: 1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705
Unique Austin Wedding Venues
Benefits of getting married at a unique wedding venue:
You'll stand out from the crowd
One-of-a-kind images
Able to more easily step away from traditions
Jester King Brewery
Who doesn't want beer and pizza on their wedding day? Okay, well, not everyone—but you might! Jester King Brewery is located in Hill Country and is a great spot to hang with your loved ones. They have different event spaces, including a rustic hall, the brewery gardens, and the Jester King Inn for accommodations!
Location: 13187 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
The Oasis On Lake Travis
With the best views of Lake Travis, The Oasis is a venue unlike any other. Multi-storied, with restaurants and stores—if you want it, The Oasis has it! And if you're lucky, you'll even get one of the infamous Hill Country sunsets on your special day!
Location: 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732
Vuka
Vuka is for couples looking for a bohemian vibe with nature woven into it all. There are two locations in Austin, with each having its own benefits. One is in South Austin, while the other is in North Austin. Either spot is located near hotels and the airport, making it easy for your Aunt Beth to find her way, even if the GPS confuses her.
Bouldin Creek Location: 411 W Monroe St, Austin, TX 78704
North Loop Location: 5540 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756
The Mansion
Austin is still full of history, and The Mansion is smack dab in the middle of it. Located in downtown Austin, this mansion was built in 1931 and has hosted some of the most diverse events you can imagine. It's most well known for its pale blue reception hall with white molding.
It can also host up to 300 guests, making it perfect for large weddings.
Location: 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705
Ranch Wedding Venues in Austin
Benefits of a ranch wedding venue:
Most are in the gorgeous Hill Country
Rustic scenery
Rustic elegance
Two Wishes Ranch
One of my favorite Lockhart wedding venues, Two Wishes Ranch has a truly stunning and modern barn, with enough space to fit hundreds of guests. With large barn windows leading into lush lawns, your big day is sure to have some of that infamous Hill Country magic.
Make sure to check out my guide to weddings at Two Wishes Ranch.
Location: 3495 Rolling Ridge Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644
Starhill Ranch
Easily one of the most unique ranch venues in Central Texas, Star Hill Ranch has been the home to not only weddings but TV shows. The on-site buildings have been relocated from all over the state and are absolutely worth a look!
Location: 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Vista West Ranch
The definition of rustic elegance, this ranch nestled in the Texas Hill Country area brings lush Texas greenery to your wedding day. Vista West Ranch also offers tables, chairs, an iconic ceremony site, and they're able to host up to 250 guests.
Location: 4505 McGregor Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Camino Real Ranch
Quirky is the best way to explain this ranch, only twentysomething miles from Austin and San Marcos. Camino Real Ranch is perfect for small weddings or larger ones, with little pockets of cuteness all over. The design focuses on the charm of West Texas with Hill Country vibes.
Location: 18820 Camino Real, Dale, TX 78616
Pecan Springs Ranch
Having a wedding with hundreds on the guest list? Pecan Springs Ranch has your back! Right in the middle of the beautiful Hill Country, you can spread out your party across the stunning lawn while having the best wedding reception ever inside their reception hall.
Location: 10601 B Derecho Dr, Austin, TX 78737
Final Thoughts
No matter what kind of wedding venue in Austin you might be looking for, as you can see, there are a plethora of options! Some people have asked me what my favorite could be and frankly, that would be an impossible question.
Good luck and have a wonderful wedding day!