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  The Westin Austin Downtown

  310 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms

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  Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

  4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, USA

  • Spaces for 30-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Landmark
  • 6 Total Spaces

  The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the ideal venue for your event since it captures the breathtaking Hill Country scenery and is conveniently located in southwest Austin. Your visitors or attendees will have a real Austin experience at The Center, which was renamed the Botanic Garden of Texas in 2017 and includes distinctively Texan architecture and native landscapes. The Center can host events for as few as five people and as many as 500 thanks to its adaptable spaces and large grounds. The Wildflower Center is a naturally stunning environment for your big day where you can create memories that will last a lifetime. Up to 200 guests can be comfortably accommodated in a range of stunning indoor and outdoor settings at The Center. Make your wedding uniquely you by designing it! Although though every company is different, they all have the ambition to leave a lasting impression. We can help you with a range of venues for meetings, trainings, retreats, and dinners thanks to our lovely and adaptable facility. Events bring people together to share memorable experiences and celebrate life's key moments. For your gatherings, The Wildflower Center provides a backdrop of native Texas flora and imaginative architecture. We can accommodate all kinds of events, including baby showers, life celebrations, and fundraisers. Enjoy your child's big day amidst the beauty of nature in a pleasant garden setting. The Wildflower Center's gardens, trails, and natural areas are accessible to visitors on the day of your event during regular hours, and party packages include an educational, guided activity. You can find the ideal fit with the aid of our events staff.

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  Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum

  605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  • Spaces for 40-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 3 Museums
  • 3 Total Spaces

  The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, located just minutes from downtown, makes a statement with its historic and natural charm, whether hosting a relaxed party with cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres or a sophisticated celebration with dinner and dance. The Garden features winding paths and peaceful ponds that highlight the renowned bronze and stone sculptures by Charles Umlauf that have been painstakingly positioned throughout its environment. Up to 250 people can be seated for a supper on the covered terrace and lawns, which also have festive string lighting. The lawns are readily tentable for more protection. The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum in the center of Austin holds historic and romantic beauty, whether hosting a small wedding or a lavish occasion. The Garden features famed bronze and stone sculptures incorporated throughout its landscape along with winding walks, serene ponds, and natural backdrops. 250 people can be seated for a supper at the UMLAUF. The welcome area has a covered area, festive lights, and nearby lawns that may be tent-covered to increase coverage. The ceremony arbor's open-air limestone and steel architecture makes it the perfect place for up to 200 people to witness or exchange wedding vows. The UMLAUF offers a daytime Intimate Wedding Ceremony option for couples looking for a unique way to commemorate their special day, which includes entrance for up to 15 guests (additional guests can be added for a max of 25 people). The Garden offers a tranquil, outdoor setting with lots of private areas for small events. The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, which is only a short distance from the city center, is a charming and thoughtful location ideal for informal gatherings and business meetings. The Crenshaw Room, which is flooded with light, provides sweeping views of the sculpture garden. ​ The existing AV equipment is conveniently located in the room. For an off-site meal, visitors can either book catering or use one of the many restaurants along Barton Springs Road. Throughout the day, a staff member is on-site to help visitors. In the peace of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum, honor the life of your loved one. The UMLAUF is a secret sanctuary in the middle of Austin with sculptures made of bronze and stone that have been painstakingly incorporated into the landscape, winding walks, and peaceful ponds.

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  Capital Cruises

  208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

  • Spaces for 10-120 Guests
  • 6 Outdoor Spaces
  • 6 Boats
  • 6 Waterfront

  Capital Cruises has operated on Lady Bird Lake in Austin since 1991, docking at the Hyatt Regency on Barton Springs Road. Its fleet ranges from the flagship M.V. Pride and Joy II, a 75-foot double-decked yacht with a climate-controlled lower deck, down to intimate electric Myachts and self-driven Donut Boats, giving planners a boat sized to nearly any group. Cruises take in views of the downtown Austin skyline, Zilker Park, limestone bluffs, and the Congress Avenue Bridge bats, and the company's private charters are built around that scenery for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and corporate outings. Guests can bring their own food and beverages, arrange plated catering, or add a margarita machine, band, DJ, or casino night, and boats can be decorated for the occasion (excluding confetti, rice, and similar items that could harm the lake). Attire on board runs from black tie to Austin-casual summer wear, and most vessels include a stereo system so hosts can set their own soundtrack.

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  Mayfield Park - Cottage and Gardens

  3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, USA

  • Spaces for 45-100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Mayfield Park - Cottage and Gardens is a 23-acre historic property in Austin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its centerpiece is a white cottage built between 1860 and 1880 and purchased in 1909 by Allison Mayfield, a former Texas Secretary of State and Railroad Commission chairman, whose family added the cottage's porches and a stone-and-wood pergola patio. Just under two acres of walled garden surround the cottage, with water lily and lotus ponds enclosed by antique rock walls, 32 volunteer-tended garden beds, and the largest stand of Sabal Texana palm trees north of the Rio Grande. Free-roaming peafowl, descended from birds gifted to the park in 1937, along with herons, koi, and turtles, share the grounds. The property hosts small private gatherings, including weddings, baby showers, proposals, and memorial services, as well as meetings, lectures, classes, and small retreats. Up to 45 guests may gather inside the cottage, with a maximum of 100 guests total across the cottage and gardens. Amplified sound is not permitted, and the venue does not accommodate children's birthdays, family reunions, or large public events.

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  Zilker Clubhouse

  Zilker Clubhouse Rd, Austin, TX 78746, USA

  • Spaces for 100-150 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Park

  Designed by architect Charles Page and built in 1934 by workers of the Civil Works Administration, the Zilker Clubhouse is a one-story limestone structure set on the highest point within Zilker Metropolitan Park, a National Register Historic District overlooking downtown Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The building and its surrounding 30 acres were originally used by the Boy Scouts for meetings and activities, and the clubhouse retains ornamental ironwork, including door handles, hinges, and lanterns, original to its construction. The site hosts weddings, private parties, meetings, and corporate or non-profit group retreats for up to 100 guests. Its 1,296-square-foot interior opens onto a 1,980-square-foot rock patio and concrete terrace, where the sweeping skyline view serves as a backdrop for small gatherings. Two wood-burning fireplaces warm the interior, and without central air conditioning, the elevated, breezy terrace helps keep guests comfortable on warm Austin nights. A ramp connects the building and terrace to the on-site parking area.

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  Wu Chow

  IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W 5th St #168, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 40-200 Guests
  • 3 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Restaurants

  WU Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to Downtown Austin's IBC Bank Plaza, with recipes inspired by Chef Ji Peng Chen, a master of Sichuan and Cantonese cooking with more than 40 years of experience in New York City's Chinatown and Queens. The menu spans all eight regional styles of Chinese cuisine — Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan, and Zhejiang — built from ingredients sourced from local farms, ranches, and markets, alongside a Sunday dim sum service. The dining room's eclectic decor, with dark finishes and pops of color, pairs with a full bar known for tiki cocktails like the Texan's Take On Tiki, the Nole Gingko, and the Green Dragon, plus beer, wine, and zero-proof options — a fitting backdrop for date nights, family dinners, and group dim sum brunches alike. For private and group gatherings, WU Chow offers several configurations: the full dining room accommodates up to 100 guests standing or 75 seated, the West Patio can be booked as a half-section buy-out for up to 40 seated or in full for up to 75 standing, and a full restaurant buy-out combining the patio and dining room holds 150 to 200 guests standing or up to 130 seated.

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  The Veranda Room

  16221 Crystal Hill Dr, Austin, TX 78737, USA

  • Spaces for 50 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space

  The Veranda Room is an intimate reception space at the Tuscan Hall wedding and event property in Austin, Texas, a short walk from Chapel Dulcinea. Described by the venue as "intimate and elegant," it centers on an indoor dining room paired with a private courtyard, and welcomes up to 50 guests. A second-floor area gives guests room to circulate and provides a spot for photo displays, while an adjoining outdoor patio is used for cocktail hour. Rental includes tables, Chiavari chairs, and linens, along with complimentary setup and teardown, and the space comes already decorated, reducing the need for additional décor. An in-house sound system is available at no extra charge, and a kitchen is on hand for use by outside catering vendors. The Veranda Room is one of three connected venues on the property, alongside Tuscan Hall and The Fang & Feather, giving couples flexibility to pair it with the property's ceremony and cocktail spaces.

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  Canyonwood Ridge

  250 S Canyonwood Dr, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 1 Garden

  Canyonwood Ridge is a 12,000-square-foot Hill Country wedding venue in Dripping Springs, Texas, about 20 minutes from downtown Austin. The property sits atop a ridge wrapped in oak trees, with panoramic Hill Country views and a landscaped Great Lawn used for photography. The venue offers couples two ceremony options: an outdoor trellis with a Hill Country backdrop, and a 3,000-square-foot indoor Chapel with capacity for 300, built to serve as a weather-protected alternative that connects directly to the Reception Hall. The Reception Hall seats up to 300 guests and features retractable barn doors, while the combined Chapel and hall can accommodate 400 seated guests. An 800-square-foot bridal suite with a private bathroom overlooks the outdoor ceremony site, and a separate groomsroom is also available. Rental includes full use of the venue and grounds for 15 hours on the event day, 300 white Chiavari chairs for the ceremony plus 300 more for the reception, round and rectangular tables, on-site parking for up to 300 guests, and an on-site venue manager along with cleanup and furniture breakdown.

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  Salt Lick Cellars

  18300 Farm to Market Rd 1826, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA

  • Spaces for 75 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Vineyard
  • 1 space at this venue

  Salt Lick Cellars is a wine garden and tasting room in Driftwood, Texas, situated next door to the original Salt Lick Restaurant, about 15 minutes from downtown Austin. The Roberts family began planting the surrounding vineyard in 2006, setting 35 acres with Tempranillo, Mourvédre, Syrah, and Grenache; the first bottled Tempranillo was released in 2008, and the tasting room opened in 2009. Guests gather on a shaded, wrap-around patio and deck beneath ancient Live Oak trees, surrounded by the same vines that produce the wine poured inside. Alongside its own line of reds and whites, Salt Lick Cellars pours other Texas-grown wines and local craft beer. Private events for up to 75 guests are available Monday through Friday, with decorative lighting strung through the oaks for evening gatherings.

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  The Plant at Kyle

  Kyle, TX, USA

  • Spaces for 50-400 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Estate

  The Plant at Kyle sits on seventeen Hill Country acres about 30 miles from Austin, built around the award-winning 1990 Carraro Residence designed by Lake|Flato Architects. In 2021 the property received the Texas Society of Architects' 25-Year Test of Time Award, and it holds membership in the Iconic Houses Network. The house gained wider recognition when it appeared in Solange's Grammy-winning 2016 music video "Cranes in the Sky." The venue hosts weddings, retreats, meetings, performances, and other private celebrations on its flexible, wheelchair-accessible first floor, which includes a well-appointed kitchen and seating for up to 50 guests at six farm tables. Outside, the grounds offer a saltwater swimming pool, an open meadow, and ample parking. The Plant at Kyle is also a member of the International Dark-Sky Association, and its co-hosts lead architectural tours, nature walks, and stargazing sessions in addition to hosting events. Owned and stewarded by Mark Holzbach and Dana Friis-Hansen, the property emphasizes social equity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability, and welcomes LGBTQ+ celebrations.

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  The Wildflower Barn

  1770 N Elder Hill Road, Driftwood, TX 78619, USA

  • Spaces for 150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Barns
  • 2 Gardens

  The Wildflower Barn sits on 10 acres in the Texas Hill Country, a property its owners describe as "a nature preserve moonlighting as a wedding venue." Discovered in 2007 as neglected, overgrown acreage by a professional photographer and his wife, the land has since been developed around its native Live Oaks, Elms, and spring wildflowers, with ceremony and reception spaces tucked among the trees. The property holds two self-contained venues: the vintage Bluebonnet Barn, built in 1980 with its aged metal roof and weathered exterior, and the cedar-built Meadow Barn, centered on a hand-crafted Star of Texas dance floor. Each barn accommodates up to 150 guests and includes its own ceremony sites, a shaded reception area, casual seating with a wood-burning fire pit, and a climate-controlled dressing area. Both are strung with thousands of twinkling lights and kept comfortable with ceiling fans and cross-ventilation in summer and propane heat in winter. The Wildflower Barn operates with an open vendor policy, letting couples bring in any caterer, bartender, or DJ of their choosing, or rely on family and friends, and it offers straightforward, low-cost pricing without hidden fees, required security, a mandatory day-of coordinator, or insurance requirements.

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  Memory Lane Event Center

  403 K C Memory Ln, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA

  • Spaces for 50-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Event Spaces
  • 3 Ranches

  Memory Lane Ranch & Lodge sits on ten acres of Texas Hill Country in Dripping Springs, shaded by oak trees more than a century old. The award-winning venue, established fifteen years ago, centers its ceremonies on a tall wooden pergola with a working water fountain backdrop, where white pew seating accommodates up to 250 guests. Nearby, the rustic cedar-and-stone reception hall seats up to 300 people and comes with tables and chairs, a small DJ stage, and flexible floor plans for weddings both intimate and large — it also doubles as the property's rain-plan backup. Couples can extend the celebration with on-site lodging for up to 17 overnight guests. The main lodge sleeps 13 across four downstairs and two upstairs rooms, with a full-service kitchen and a gathering area for up to 50 guests that suits a rehearsal dinner. A private honeymoon suite and a groom's suite, each sleeping two, round out the accommodations, and overnight guests have access to a secluded pool and hot tub throughout their stay. Memory Lane Ranch & Lodge pairs its spaces with an all-inclusive approach, offering in-house floral design, on-site catering, day-of coordination, and security, and welcomes every couple to celebrate on the property.

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  Angel Springs Event Center

  1500 Co Rd 267, Georgetown, TX 78628, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Garden

  Angel Springs Event Center sits on a secluded ten-acre property in the Texas Hill Country near Georgetown, offering the privacy of a setting tucked away from nearby city noise. Live oak trees shade the grounds, and the venue pairs indoor and outdoor spaces so celebrations can move naturally from ceremony to reception. The outdoor ceremony site seats up to 200 guests on the lawn beneath a canopy of trees, with white wedding chairs provided along a scenic aisle. Inside, the reception hall accommodates up to 200 guests under soaring ceilings, with Hill Country limestone throughout, a dance floor, and romantic lighting. A private bridal suite gives the wedding party a comfortable place to gather and prepare. Beyond weddings, Angel Springs welcomes groups of 40 to 200 for banquets and corporate events, from receptions and seminars to reunions and holiday parties. On-site and off-site lodging, catering, and audiovisual equipment round out what the property offers to planners.

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  Hideout on the Horseshoe

  520 FM2673, Canyon Lake, TX 78133, USA

  • Spaces for 250-275 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Event Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  Hideout on the Horseshoe sits directly on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country outside New Braunfels, with river and hill-country views that carry through into ceremony photos. Ceremonies take place riverside with the Guadalupe River as a backdrop, and receptions move to an outdoor covered pavilion, where a breeze off the water and surrounding hills carries through the celebration. The property includes nineteen guest cabins, accommodating up to 108 overnight guests, so a couple's nearest and dearest can stay on site for the wedding weekend. Full-facility rental packages give couples exclusive use of the property, with guest counts ranging from smaller gatherings of around 50 up to larger celebrations of up to 250 guests. Weekend packages include a Friday check-in through Sunday check-out, with rehearsal and rehearsal dinner space available on site, while single-day weekday packages run Sunday through Thursday. From March through October, a complimentary tubing package with private transportation is included, weather and river levels permitting.

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  The Vineyard at Florence

  8711 FM487, Florence, TX 76527, USA

  • Spaces for 40-350 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 6 Total Spaces

  Inspired by a trip to Tuscany, The Vineyard at Florence began as a working vineyard on the gently sloped hills of Florence, Texas, and grew into a boutique hotel and resort with a winery, restaurant, day spa, and private event spaces. Its main building, Villa Firenze, was originally built in New York State around 1850 using timber-frame construction, then carefully transported to the property and restored; the surrounding buildings were designed in the same old Italian style, with tile roofs and warm exterior tones. The resort produces its own wines on-site, earning gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Rodeo Uncorked San Antonio International Wine Competition from 2021 through 2024. For weddings and private events, the property offers a range of settings, from Ella Amore's expansive vineyard-view spaces for large gatherings to the more intimate Winemaker's Villa. Farmers Commons, the on-site restaurant, is also available for semi-private events or a full buyout, with prix fixe menus and custom cocktails. The Vineyard at Florence is also committed to minimizing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices across the property.

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  Gruene Estate

  532 Rock St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA

  • Spaces for 225-250 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 1 Barn
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Gruene Estate sits on 17 acres in the historic town of Gruene, Texas, between San Antonio and Austin, on land the Gruene family first settled in 1846. Ernst and Antoinette Gruene built a home and barn on the property, and their sons went on to found the Thornhill Steam Mills that grew into the town of Gruene itself. Now owned by Dr. Daniel and Anna Lisa Tamez, the estate has been restored to its original 10-acre core and continues its family history of hosting the community. At the heart of the property is the original open-air chapel, an intimate space with a stained-glass window backdrop, bench seating, and a sound system with lapel microphone. Nearby, the Modern Farmhouse Covered Pavilion pairs handmade farm tables and chairs with chandeliers and string lighting, a bar and cocktail area, a concert stage with outlets for a DJ or band, and a fire pit overlooking the grounds. Together the spaces seat up to 225 guests, suiting everything from an intimate chapel ceremony to a large reception. Rental packages include a venue concierge and staff, a day-of coordinator, complimentary decor options, and use of the property's 17 acres, and the estate also offers onsite overnight accommodations in its Main House and Cottage for the wedding party.

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• The Caswell House

  1404 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

  • Spaces for 14-150 Guests
  • 2 Outdoor Spaces
  • 2 Landmarks
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Caswell House is a limestone mansion built circa 1899 in downtown Austin, one of three neighboring houses designed by architect A.O. Watson in a mix of Gothic, Chateauesque, and Renaissance styles. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Texas Historic Landmark, the house sits at the corner of 15th Street and West Avenue and is owned and operated by the Austin Junior Forum, a nonprofit whose rental proceeds fund community grants. The two-story house hosts weddings, receptions, luncheons, fundraisers, and recitals across its courtyard, balcony, and indoor spaces. A Steinway piano sits in the second-floor turret, and the balcony overlooks the Texas Capitol and downtown skyline. Two full kitchens connected by an elevator support flexible catering, with hosts free to bring their own caterer or choose from the venue's preferred list.

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