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20 Best Austin Wedding Venues for a Unique and Memorable Wedding

Your wedding day deserves to be as unique as your love story. As an Austin wedding photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless love stories in this vibrant city, and I know firsthand the importance of choosing the perfect venue. From intimate garden settings to elegant historic homes, Austin offers a plethora of stunning wedding venues that cater to every couple’s style and vision. Here are some of the best wedding venues in Austin that will make your special day truly unforgettable.

Unique Austin Wedding Venues

1. The Contemporary Austin/Laguna Gloria, Austin, TX

This Mediterranean-style villa is a historic and luxurious event venue. The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria is a wedding venue located just minutes from Downtown Austin. The venue is surrounded by one-of-a-kind renowned art pieces in a natural and quaint setting. Exchange vows in the outdoor sculpture park, then celebrate with cocktails in the historic villa.

For more information please visit: https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/site-rentals/

Style: Mediterranean

Address: 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703

Pricing: Contact the venue for a custom quote

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (512) 458-8191

2. Wish Well House, Georgetown, TX

Wish Well House is a bright and colorful cottage-core venue, offering a charming setting for your wedding ceremony. The unique venue features a charming cottage with a wide open design and bright white walls that soak up all the light from the large picture windows. On the exterior of the venue are beautifully manicured lawns and a garden.

For more information please visit: https://www.wishwellhouse.com/

Style: Cottage-core, Vibrant, Whimsical

Address: 511 S Main St, Georgetown, TX 78626

Pricing: Contact the venue for a custom quote.

Capacity: 260 guests

3. Prospect House, Dripping Springs TX

With its modern and clean architecture, Prospect House is an expansive 20-acre venue perfect for a contemporary wedding. The floor-to-ceiling windows inside of The Gallery ceremony space offer panoramic views of the beautiful countryside. They also have two outdoor spaces and a 3000-square-foot reception space connecting to their outdoor patio.

For more information please visit:  https://www.prospecthousetx.com/ 

Style: Modern, Minimalist

Address: 12745 Silver Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Pricing: Starting at $3,000

Capacity: 220 guests

Phone Number: (512) 987-5285

4. The Greenhouse at Driftwood, Driftwood, TX

The Greenhouse at Driftwood boasts manicured gardens and a large greenhouse filled with tropical plants and cacti. The venue’s natural setting makes it one of the best places in the Austin area to immerse yourself in a unique side of nature. The greenhouse caters to a wide range of weddings specializing in medium and small weddings 

For more information please visit: https://www.thegreenhousedriftwood.com/ 

Style: Botanical, Garden, Tropical

Address: 850 Darden Hill Rd, Driftwood, TX 78619

Pricing: Starting at $12,000

Capacity: 250 guests

Phone Number: (512) 239-9187

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5. The Commodore Perry Estate, Austin, TX

Located in Central Texas, is a high-end Italian Renaissance-style resort known as The Commodore Perry Estate. The Austin hotel venue features stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and elegant indoor and outdoor spaces. This private 10-acre estate is truly a getaway making it one of the top wedding venues in Austin.

For more information please visit: https://aubergeresorts.com/commodoreperry/events/weddings/

Style: Luxurious, Italian Renaissance, Resort

Address: 100 Red River St, Austin, TX 78751

Pricing: Contact the venue for a custom quote.

Capacity: 175 guests

Phone Number: (866) 976-4312

6. Allan House, Austin Tx

Allan House is a cute historic home with both indoor and outdoor options for your wedding reception and ceremony. The venue features a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, as well as a cozy indoor space with exposed brick walls and vintage chandeliers. It makes for a historic and vintage wedding day in the heart of Downtown Austin.

For more information please visit: https://allanhouse.com/

Style: Historic, Charming, Indoor/Outdoor

Address: 1104 San Antonio St, Austin, TX 78701

Pricing: Starting at $3,500

Capacity: 250 guests

Phone Number: (512) 478-8653

7. South Congress Hotel, Austin Tx

South Congress Hotel is an event venue located in the city of Austin offering both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options. The hotel’s main event spaces offer you a modern wedding design with an open floor plan and large floor-to-ceiling windows. This design continues throughout the property with the pre-function room, courtyard, and surrounding exterior gardens. 

For more information please visit: https://southcongresshotel.com/weddings

Style: Urban, Versatile, Chic

Address: 1603 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Pricing: Starting at $2,000

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (512) 920-6405

8. Austin Proper Hotel, Austin Tx

Austin Proper Hotel is an upscale modern hotel, providing a luxurious and contemporary urban setting for your wedding. There are many different ceremony and reception venues available for an elegant wedding day. The Mirabeau Ballroom, Morning Glory, and The Quill Room all offer state-of-the-art amenities and striking design elements. For those who want to head outdoors, La Piscina, a rooftop pool, and patio, along with the Peacock Private Dining Room are both excellent options.

For more information please visit: https://www.properhotel.com/austin/weddings/

Style: Upscale, Modern, Sophisticated

Address: 600 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Pricing: Starting at $2,500

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (512) 628 1495

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Austin Outdoor Wedding Venues

9. Camp Lucy, Dripping Springs Tx

Camp Lucy offers private, sprawling countryside perfect for a romantic and secluded hill country wedding. The venue features elegant indoor and outdoor spaces, including a beautiful chapel and a spacious pavilion. Outside you are met with a sprawling vineyard making for a beautiful wedding day.

For more information please visit: https://www.camplucy.com/

Style: Rustic, Countryside, Vineyard

Address: 3509 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Pricing: 350+ guests

Capacity: Packages starting at $10,500

Phone Number: (512) 858-4057

10. The Grand Lady, Manor Tx

The Grand Lady is a historic home about 20 minutes from downtown Austin. The home has a classic elegance, making it a perfect choice for a timeless and romantic wedding. The interior reception venue boasts beautiful large glass windows bringing the outside into this modern hall. Outside, the venue hosts wedding celebrations on the ceremony lawn, as well as in the garden. The venue even offers a rain contingency plan with their rain awning keeping their exterior spaces dry in the elements.

For more information please visit: https://grandladyaustin.com/

Style: Classic, Elegant, Historic

Address: 19704 Hogeye Rd, Manor, TX 78653

Pricing: Starting at $6,000

Capacity: 250 guests

Phone Number: (737) 210-1519

11. Villa Antonia, Jonestown Tx

Villa Antonia, located just outside of Austin, puts your dream wedding in the heart of Texas Hill Country. This Italian-inspired villa is surrounded by breathtaking countryside views. The venue is full of wedding ceremony and reception venues with the standouts being the terraces, rose garden, and the courtyard. This isn’t just an outdoor wedding venue, but instead gives you the best of both worlds also featuring an elegant interior with The Grotto, Main Hall, and chapel.

For more information please visit: https://www.villaantonia.com/

Style: Italian, Hill Country, Romantic

Address: 19039 Adrian Way, Jonestown, TX 78645

Pricing: Starting at $6,000

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (512) 689-2157

12. Windemere Farms, San Marcos Tx

Windemere Farms is perfect for European summer-tented weddings. This wedding venue is located in San Marcos and features beautiful gardens, a charming gazebo, and spacious lawns, providing a stunning place for your wedding day. Host your wedding under the big Texas sky in the heart of Austin hill country.

For more information please visit: https://windemerefarmweddings.com/

Style: European, Summer, Tented

Address: 200 Windermere Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666

Pricing: Starting at $5,500

Capacity: 250 guests

Phone Number: (512) 781-3359

13. Woodbine Mansion, Round Rock Tx

Woodbine Mansion is a historical picturesque estate with indoor and outdoor options and tented receptions, offering a timeless and elegant setting for your wedding. The venue features beautiful gardens and a grand ballroom, creating a truly magical atmosphere for your celebration.

For more information please visit: https://thewoodbinemansion.com/

Style: Historical, Picturesque, Versatile

Address: 405 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664

Pricing: Starting at $5,500

Capacity: 300+ guests

Phone Number: (512) 980-4032

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14. Camino Real Ranch, Dale Tx

One of the more popular options for weddings in the area is the Camino Real Ranch. The venue has so many options for your upcoming wedding celebration featuring beautiful gardens, a pond, a rustic barn, a farmhouse, a cabin, The Quonset Hut, and The Tipi Terrace.  My favorite event space here though is the greenhouse. This refurbished, eclectic greenhouse is the best indoor/outdoor space with lots of natural light.

For more information please visit: https://www.caminorealranch.com/

Style: Eclectic, Greenhouse, Natural Light

Address: 18820 Camino Real, Dale, TX 78616

Pricing: Starting at $1,500

Capacity: 150 guests

Phone Number: (512) 518-0924

15. The Arlo, Austin Tx

The Arlo is a modern and contemporary Austin Texas wedding venue. My favorite things about this venue are the versatility of so many ceremony locations as well as the ample natural light that lights up these spaces giving them new life. Inside, couples can say “I do” in the ballroom, Storie Hall and the lounge. There are also ample outdoor options including the spacious and cozy lawn as well as the iconic courtyard.

For more information please visit: https://thearloevents.com/

Style: Modern, Contemporary, Bright

Address: 10700 Signal Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78737

Pricing: Starting at $5,500

Capacity: 300 guests

Phone Number: (512) 215-0691

16. Hummingbird House, Manchaca Tx

Hummingbird House is green year-round, making it a perfect choice for a garden wedding. The venue features beautifully landscaped gardens, a charming courtyard, and a spacious indoor reception space. Overall this venue feels like an oasis, transporting you to a new world for your wedding celebration.

For more information please visit: https://hummingbirdhouseaustin.com/

Style: Garden

Address: 12805 Arroyo Doble Dr, Manchaca, TX 78652

Pricing: Starting at $3,800

Capacity: 175 guests

Phone Number: (512) 934-0201

17. The Addison Grove, Austin Tx

The Addison Grove is a luxurious wedding venue in East Austin. The venue combines luxury, rustic design, and its beautiful natural setting making it a standout. The outdoor ceremony site is surrounded by massive oak trees transporting you to a new world. Meanwhile, the interior reception hall offers exposed beams and chandeliers giving a perfect mix of rustic and luxury.

For more information please visit:  https://www.theaddisongrove.com/

Style: Modern Luxury

Address: 11903 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736

Pricing: Starting at $3,000

Capacity: 300 guests

Phone Number: (512) 904-9656

18. Hotel Ella, Austin Tx

Hotel Ella is a boutique hotel located in the heart of Austin. The standout at this wedding spot is the expansive lawn with the 1900s Greek-style architecture in the background. You can also choose to head inside and exchange vows in the intimate Parlor Hall. Being a hotel in Austin also comes with the added feature of offering luxurious accommodations for you and your guests.

For more information please visit:  https://hotelella.com/weddings-gatherings

Style: Boutique, Elegant, Expansive

Address: 1900 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705

Pricing: Starting at $9,500

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (844) 720-1497

19. Mattie’s on The Green, Austin Tx

Austin, TX

Mattie’s on the Green is perfect for a garden party, offering a charming and relaxed setting for your wedding. The venue features a beautiful lawn surrounded by oak trees, as well as a historic farmhouse with a cozy wrap-around porch. The main event space, Marion Hall, gives your wedding an indoor and outdoor feel with large wood doors and windows that lead into an outdoor tented area.

For more information please visit: https://mattiesaustin.com/private-events

Style: Garden Party, Natural, Charming

Address: 901 W Live Oak St, Austin, TX 78704

Pricing: Contact the venue for a custom quote.

Capacity: 200 guests

Phone Number: (512) 444-1888

20. Hotel Magdalena, Austin Tx

Hotel Magdalena is a hotel venue located in the heart of Austin. The wedding venue and event space feature a mid-century modern design, beautiful outdoor spaces, and luxurious accommodations. The main event space offers a bit of indoor space opening into the spacious event lawn and courtyard. Smaller celebrations can also be held in the cozy Magdalena Bar or the full-service restaurant Summer House on Music Lane.

For more information please visit: https://www.bunkhousehotels.com/hotel-magdalena/happenings/private-events

Style: Mid-Century Modern (MCM), Urban

Address: 101 Music Ln, Austin, TX 78704

Pricing: Contact the venue for a custom quote.

Capacity: 150 guests

Phone Number: (512) 442-1000

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Related and Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Average Cost of a Wedding in Austin, TX?

The average cost of a wedding in Austin Texas for 100 – 150 guests is between $21,774 and $26,612 according to WeddingReport. This will vary based on your selected venues and vendors, guest count, and other similar factors.

What are the Best Months to Get Married in Austin, TX?

The best time of year to get married is typically in early or late summer. Peak wedding season is typically March-June, but rain is often possible during this time of year. For those who want an outdoor celebration, July and August have the least chance of rain based on average rainfall in Austin

What is the Most Popular Wedding Month in Texas?

Austin is a popular wedding destination year-round. However, the most popular month for weddings in Texas is in the fall, with September and October being the most popular according to The Knot.

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