Top Jacksonville Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

At the picturesque Castle on the Lake, turn your fairy tale thoughts into a wedding day reality. The 10,000-square-foot Castle is on 27 acres on the banks of Lake Jacksonville in East Texas' Piney Woods. The Castle on the Lake is a one-of-a-kind venue for indoor and outdoor weddings, parties, and other special events, with its flowing black walnut staircase, enormous turrets, Westminster Abby windows, and gargoyle waterspouts. Have your ceremony in front of a natural stone castle wall, under a 6 foot chandelier draped in a 12 foot archway, or in front of a large fireplace for a unique winter wedding background. Any photographer would be happy to photograph your one-of-a-kind wedding photographs in these spectacular surroundings. The terrace, which overlooks the lake, can comfortably seat 300 people and is a lovely backdrop for an outdoor reception. We provide full wedding packages that include almost everything you'll need for your dream wedding. We'll take care of all the details so you and your family can relax and enjoy your big day. We provide a variety of alternatives to make your wedding beautiful and your reception one to remember. Castle on the Lake is the most popular wedding destination in Texas and Louisiana. So, if you're looking for wedding venues in Tyler, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville, Lufkin, Dallas, Houston, Palestine, Shreveport, Monroe, or anywhere, we encourage you and your family to come see what makes the Castle on the Lake so special. The Castle on the Lake wedding venue is located on Lake Jacksonville in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just south of Tyler. Have your perfect wedding in a convenient location between Dallas, Houston, and Shreveport, with magnificent vistas and easy transport. Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Palestine, and Waco are all within driving distance of our wedding site.

Just 15 minutes from Tyler, Texas overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Palestine, Eagle's Bluff is much more than a country club and private gated community. This is the place where neighbors quickly become friends, and friends become part of the family. Eagle's Bluff is the ideal location for building the perfect dream home or spending a day on the course with friends.The community is set against a backdrop of century-old dogwoods, oaks, and pine trees and beautifully designed custom estate homes. The scenery is captivating and the club offers extraordinary amenities. Our par - 71, 18-hole championship golf course stretches up to an astonishing 6,977 yards. Gently sloping through the natural terrain the course blends with the region's world famous azaleas. With water hazards on nine of the 18-holes and Tiff-Eagles greens averaging 8,500 square feet in size will possible make your putter the most challenging club to use; however precision and strategy will guarantee the use of all clubs in your golf bag. The expansive golf practice facilities at Eagle's Bluff boast an 8- acre driving range and a 10,000 square-foot putting green, with an additional chipping green surrounded by grass and sand bunkers. Memberships at Eagle's Bluff Country Club provide a vast array of benefits to meet any lifestyle, including exclusive use of the 27,000 square-foot French country clubhouse. The world-class facility allows great versatility for hosting a number of events and offering casual and formal dining, an exquisite ballroom, men's and ladies' locker rooms, a 19th hole, full-service golf pro shop, 24-hour fitness facility, tennis courts and a resort-style swimming pool with tanning ledges. Members also enjoy massage therapy, shoe-shine and the ability to get manicures and pedicures by appointment. Located just 15 minutes from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport and just one and a half hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth or Shreveport area. Many residents and members describe their experience at Eagle's Bluff as pleasant, peaceful, family-oriented, fun, friendly, knowledgeable staff, in a resort like atmosphere.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Elmwood Gardens is equal parts historic agricultural site and ideal regional destination, easily accessible from anyone in the Dallas, Texas area. The new in to dance the night away is to be out in the countryside. Couples can wed, dine, and reminisce at this charming Gatsby-esque setting, which features rustic themes and sweeping panoramas. Elmwood Gardens is a lushly gorgeous two-hour trip from downtown Dallas and features charmingly idyllic gazebos, fountains, greenery, and fauna. A wedding party of up to 300 people can be accommodated at this location. Couples can choose from a variety of beautiful wedding sites at Elmwood Gardens. At this location, there are four ceremony-specific sites. There is a Wedding Walk, where couples walk down the aisle to a garden gazebo beneath the beams of a rustic wooden structure. Couples can exchange vows and start their lives together in this elegant metal gazebo. A Stonewood Garden is also available. Couples will find gigantic stones and boulders, as well as a stone-laden water garden with a waterfall as a backdrop, at this spot. This is a stunning natural setting for a wedding, and it's unique to these grounds. Couples can also hold their ceremony in an open-air chapel with a wooden frame and bell as a backdrop, or at the Trees of Faith's Doors to Forever. Couples can snap photos across these beautiful grounds after the ceremony. Fountains, flowers, and vegetation are all waiting for you. Receptions can then be held in the Grand Texas Hall, which can seat 300 people for dinner and has a dance floor. For a couple's reception, this historic country structure features wooden ceilings, hardwood floors, and romantic lighting. This venue's bartenders serve champagne as a toast as well as premium liquor from an open bar. Couples can have a trademark drink at their reception and provide various types of outside alcohol to ensure that they have their preferred drink throughout the evening. Chefs prepare a wide range of cuisines, including American, Caribbean, Indian, Mexican, and everything in between. For guests with dietary concerns, gluten-free, kosher, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian alternatives can be provided.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Barns
• 5 Total Spaces

Welcome to High Hill Farm, a private weekend retreat and corporate retreat nestled between Dallas and Shreveport in the piney woods. This one-of-a-kind resort property was constructed with relaxation in mind, inspired by the breathtaking vistas and natural environment. Enjoy an escape from the everyday with well-appointed private bungalows, thoughtfully made meals, and poolside relaxation. Our guests are our top priority at High Hill Farm. We pay attention to the minutiae whether we're eating, working, sleeping, or playing. Escape and unwind with the utmost in laid-back luxury at business retreats, weekend vacations, staycations, and girls excursions! High Hill Farm has everything you need for an amazing event, whether it's a corporate retreat, board meeting, destination wedding, family reunion, or church gathering. We can accommodate up to 500 people in a range of indoor and outdoor settings. In addition, our culinary experts can take care of all of your catering needs on-site. ODEON The 3,000-square-foot event pavilion is accessible by the resort's main portico and can accommodate a number of seating arrangements, including classic rounds, theatre, and classroom format. The room can be easily separated for weddings and smaller parties, and it features an entire wall of French doors that bring in a lot of natural light and lead to the resort's drinks patio, the Willows. THE WILLOWS The 1,800-square-foot crushed granite patio is embellished with a bubbling fountain and an outdoor fireplace and is shaded by a natural canopy of willows. This beautiful outdoor patio is excellent for a pre-event cocktail hour or after a day of business meetings networking with colleagues. THE WEDDING LAWN The Wedding Lawn may be found as you stroll through the resort's lovely gardens. The Wedding Lawn, surrounded by lush meadows, deep woodlands, and a winery, is the ideal location for a wedding. The Wedding Lawn has a total area of around 2,500 square feet and can accommodate up to 300 people. THE LAWN The Lawn, which is located next to the Odeon and is flanked by rows of customized hollies, provides an additional 2,500 square feet of event area. This area may also be tented to accommodate up to 200 more people.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Legacy is a family-run wedding and event venue set in the Cherokee County countryside near Jacksonville, Texas, open since 2008. Its Wedding Chapel offers a picturesque, naturally lit backdrop for ceremonies and accommodates over 300 guests, complemented by a Reception Area and outdoor ceremony spaces set against the venue's rural landscape. Packages can include catering, DJ services, and photography, with the venue's staff overseeing event details from planning through day-of coordination.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The scenery and tranquil environment of The Orchard at Martin's Pecanville are unrivaled in this part of Texas. This lovely red metal barn in the center of an orchard is suitable for your celebration and is located in the picturesque scenery of East Texas. This location offers a variety of amenities that will allow you to customize your event while still providing many of the necessities for you and your guests. Outdoor ceremonies can be transferred indoors (A/C and heating provided) in the event of severe weather, with seating for up to 200 people. You have the option of doing your own catering and decorating, selecting providers from our list, or bringing your own! You can have an outdoor ceremony or reception on our patio area, which is strung with romantic lights and shaded by our beautiful 100-year-old pecan trees, or an indoor ceremony inside the eye-catching red barn, which is also strung with lights and has concrete floors that are stamped and stained to look like rustic hardwood floors. Tables (with or without wooden pallet covers), chairs, wine barrels with glass tops, two arches, ceiling draperies, wide dance floor, indoor bathrooms, and many rustic and romantic decorations are included in the rental packages. A huge dressing room for the bride and bridesmaids, as well as a man cave for the grooms, are available in addition to the kitchen. This venue is great for your party because of its rustic yet classy appearance, lofty ceilings, and shimmering lights!

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Hidden in the middle of a 55-acre East Texas woodland, Kalico Creek is a beautiful farmhouse wedding location. Our venue is located three miles from Loop 49 in Tyler, Texas, and can accommodate up to 200 guests for an indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception. Please contact us if you would like to organize a tour. We are excited to collaborate with you. The many features that will make your wedding and reception a beautiful, entertaining, and unforgettable occasion begin with our two-story farmhouse wedding location and its forested surrounds. You can have an indoor or outdoor ceremony, and we offer a variety of packages at various costs. Some of our favorite characteristics of Kalico Creek in Tyler, Texas are listed here. WEDDING RECEPTION & CATERING OPTIONS Dining, dancing, and toasting the happy couple are all possible in the multifunctional reception hall. We have a large serving area, refrigerator, and handy outdoor hookups for your favorite food truck for catering. At no extra charge, we also provide tables and chairs for up to 200 wedding guests. RUSTIC ATMOSPHERE A rustic barn wedding is defined by shiplap wood interiors, vintage decor, and high ceilings. The quiet pond and forest provide stunning scenery as well as infinite photo opportunities if you're planning an outdoor wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal supper. In Tyler, Texas, we have the prettiest wedding venue! BRIDAL SUITE We are pleased to provide you and your wedding party with private dressing rooms. Our luxurious bridal room has a couch as well as full vanities for you and your bridesmaids. The finest area for pictures and pleasure is in our adorable bride's room! Our groomsmen's lounge is a great place for the guys to chill out.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

WHERE FUNCTION MEETS FORM The Belo has an unrivaled business environment. Breakfast meetings, luncheons, receptions, and sophisticated dinner affairs can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 1,000 people. As we celebrate our culinary skills with the city's finest representatives of the visual and performing arts, the Belo Mansion's majestic setting in the center of the Dallas Arts District is a most appropriate setting. HISTORY Your celebration at The Belo Mansion & Pavilion will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you and your guests in the city's most magnificent location. Every major occasion at the Belo Mansion adds a new chapter to the building's long and illustrious history. The Belo Mansion, built in the late 1800s in the neo-classical revival style as a memorial to A.H. Belo's wife, Nettie, was designed in the neo-classical revival style. The property was bought and repaired by the Dallas Bar Association in 1977. The beautiful Pavilion was added to The Dallas Bar Association in 2003, tying the expansive past to the present and future once again via innovative design and remarkable architecture. SPECIAL EVENTS & CORPORATE CORPORATIONS In the Pavilion, we have a 7,000 square foot ballroom with a 17-foot vaulted ceiling that is perfect for your next corporate training. The Pavilion ballroom, which is divisible by four, can comfortably accommodate 150 to 500 people for seated events, and our state-of-the-art blackout screens are put above every window to guarantee that presentations go off without a hitch. In the wraparound reception hall and gallery, which connects to an excellent terrace with views of the city, you may network with colleagues and have fun with coworkers. Alternatively, host a charitable luncheon for 50 to 175 people in the ancient Belo Hall and its sun-dappled atrium, which will bathe your guests in beautiful natural light. The Belo Mansion's numerous locations can accommodate any event, regardless of the size or style of your business's needs.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

Lake Tyler Petroleum Club sits on 35 acres of pine woods along a private, gated peninsula on Lake Tyler, just minutes from downtown Tyler, Texas and about 90 miles from both Dallas and Shreveport. The lakefront setting gives the club a waterfront backdrop for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and anniversary gatherings, with both indoor and outdoor facilities available for hosting. The club also welcomes corporate groups for team retreats, training seminars, and dinner parties, drawing on its lake views and quiet setting as an alternative to a typical meeting room. Beyond event space, the property functions as a private lakeside club, with a members-only swimming pool, a private boat ramp, day-use docks, and six cabins available for rent. A marina area offers boat slip and dry-storage rentals alongside 28 enclosed boathouse rentals, reflecting the club's roots as a recreational lake community as much as an event venue.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Arbor at Dogwood Park is a lovely nature-themed event center in the heart of South Tyler. There is something for everyone at this venue, which caters to both large and small gatherings. During your event, floor to ceiling windows provide magnificent views of our waterfall, so you can enjoy it rain or shine. Our indoor chapel can accommodate smaller parties, while our reception hall may accommodate up to 220 people. The Arbor, nestled in the trees, is the ideal location for your next special occasion. Weddings, proms, anniversary celebrations, corporate gatherings, and more have all taken place at The Arbor. There is something for everyone with the lovely indoor and outdoor facilities. Our reception hall is flooded with natural light thanks to sixteen floor-to-ceiling windows that provide a full view of our centerpiece waterfall. Large meetings, product launches, recruitment events, and weddings can all be held here, as well as our newest facility for more smaller gatherings. Pictures, information, and more can be found by following the links below. Weddings You have the option of exchanging your vows outside in front of our stunning feature waterfall or inside our lovely chapel. If you're having an outdoor ceremony, the chapel is always accessible as a backup in case of inclement weather. The rest of the evening will be spent celebrating in our exquisite reception hall and on the adjacent waterfall patio area following the ceremony. Corporate Events We can accommodate up to 250 people in our reception hall and up to 70 guests in our chapel, whether you require a huge area for the entire business or a smaller room for a select few. Treat your staff to the calming sounds of falling water on our tranquil waterfall patio. The Arbor, ideally located in South Tyler, only minutes from Broadway, is the ideal location for your next gathering. Special Events We have venues for events of all sizes at The Arbor. Showers, graduation parties, and other small-scale celebrations can be held in our church. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over our beautiful waterfall floods our reception area with natural light. This space is ideal for anniversary celebrations, proms, and events with more than 70 people. Both locations will have access to our beautiful waterfall feature terrace, as well as tables, chairs, and white tablecloths for sitting, food, and vendors.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

The Silver Star Ranch and Setting is a rustic, shabby chic venue that is ideal for planning your special day. Our family ranch is the ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a little slice of heaven in the gorgeous piney forests of East Texas. Please contact us today to arrange a private tour of this stunning 40-acre estate and to begin arranging your next event. It doesn't have to be difficult to find the ideal wedding site. Silver Star Ranch and Venue in Brownsboro, TX is the perfect location for your special day. Our magnificent, open-air setting is ideal for any wedding or vow renewal ceremony. Silver Star Ranch & Venue provides all-inclusive quinceaera and wedding packages to ensure that your special day runs well. All setup and breakdown will be handled by our event organizer and support personnel, so you can rest and enjoy your day. You get full access to our entire property when you book our all-inclusive quinceaera or wedding package. You'll also get a 14-person overnight stay in our bridal quarters. Look no further than Silver Star Ranch and Venue for a shabby chic venue to host your birthday celebration, family reunion, or anniversary party. At our spacious 40-acre outdoor property in Brownsboro, TX, we offer venue day rentals. Our family property, which is located on our own lake, provides lots of space for your guests to gather in the great outdoors. We have a large fire pit and plenty of yard games to keep your guests entertained for the entire afternoon.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Tucked into 200 acres of East Texas pine forest near Tyler, The Farm House Retreat is a rural wedding and event venue built around genuine southern charm. The property accommodates up to 300 guests and offers six distinct ceremony settings, including the farmhouse itself, an enclosed pavilion, a Spanish mission, vine-draped arbors, the Livery Stable, and a lakeside spot — giving couples real range for how their day comes together. Beyond the ceremony sites, the retreat is full of character: a blacksmith shop, an old whiskey refinery, a water well, and an "Old Town" set with swinging doors all provide backdrops for photos, while a stocked lake and twin silos — one housing a ten-seat hot tub, the other a handmade rock-walled bathroom — add to the property's playful, one-of-a-kind personality. The Main Lodge includes a full commercial kitchen and an entertainment room for guests to unwind between events. Couples can extend their stay in one of the property's individually decorated cabins, and an onsite wedding coordinator helps bring each fully customizable event space to life, all backed by the kind of attentive, personal service the venue is known for.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

Beautiful wedding and event venue in East Texas! If you're looking for a rustic barn in the Tyler, Kilgore, Longview, or East Texas area, this is the place to go. This family-owned and operated venue has provided a personalized wedding experience in a natural environment since 2006. With endless photo options on their special day, you'll see why couples and photographers love coming to Willow Creek Ranch. A large barn made of hand-cut cedar, pine, and oak from the area. Our family built the entire barn and landscape by hand. Brides can choose between getting married in our lovely wooden barn or on our outside arbor. There's also a deck that looks out over a large koi pond with an illuminated fountain, which offers a lovely background for any wedding day. The site is set on 50 acres of land that was once a tree farm. Spring wildflower meadows, big dogwoods, flowering pink crab apples, and Chinese Pistache that turn gorgeous shades of scarlet and orange in the fall were all planted in rows decades ago. On your wedding day, we do our best to make things as convenient and uncomplicated as possible. The rental price includes the rooms, kitchen, reception, and outside areas. Brides will spend two hours on property with their photographer for bridal portraits prior to their wedding day. For $2,000, we put together a ceremony-only package for up to 50 guests. This includes the venue, the bridal suite and groom's room, the sign-in table, and the usage of our vintage chairs, among other things! Traditional Wedding Package includes full-day property access, five hours for your celebration, all of your tables, chairs, linens, napkins, and place settings (including gold charger plates), wedding planning, decor, and use of our vintage furniture, among other things.

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