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Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in Austin.
Note: Unless otherwise noted, guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
Intimate gatherings
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden, 605 Azie Morton Rd.
- $2,300-$5,250
- Accommodates 250 guests
- 430+ sqft
- Key features: This historic sculpture garden in the heart of Austin offers scenes of natural beauty, art, and winding trails. It also offers options for an intimate wedding of 15-25 people.
Hotel Saint Cecilia, 112 Academy Dr.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates 100 guests
- Size varies
- Key features: This trendy south Austin hotel offers both outdoor and indoor spaces. Its funky design — including the neon “soul” sign above the pool — is also a popular setting for wedding photography.
The Contemporary Austin - Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates ~150 guests
- 3,000 sqft
- Key features: Host your event in view of the iconic Paramount Theatre and Texas State Capitol in the heart of downtown in the art museum’s community room or rooftop deck. The deck also comes with a built-in bar, 20-ft wide screen, and panoramic skyline view.
Larger venues
The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates ~200 guests
- 175 acres
- Key features: This art museum has been named one of the best wedding venues in the city and the country. Partners can wed in the setting of an Italian-style villa amid rolling grounds dotted with sculptures.
Gruene Estate Event Venue, 1030 River Rd., New Braunfels
- $6450+
- Accommodates 250 guests
- 17 acres
- Key features: Wed your partner in this historic Hill Country town. The original Gruene family farm has been preserved since 1852, and the venue now offers ceremony space in an original, open-air chapel decked in antique crystal chandeliers. Packages include a day-of coordinator, starter decor, and concierge services.
Hotel Van Zandt, 605 Davis St.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates ~350 guests
- Size varies
- Key features: This hotel offers a custom menu experience with its in-house culinary and catering team. Plus, with Rainey Street just outside its doors, the party can continue all night long.
The Addison Grove, 11903 Fitzhugh Rd.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates ~200 guests
- Size varies
- Key features: Take in views of Texas Longhorns and Hill Country scenes from this venue’s cocktail area. The space also provides complimentary lawn games, a 6,000-sqft reception space in a rustic barn, and an 1,800-sqft cottage for getting ready.
Multiple options
Camp Lucy, 3509 Creek Rd., Dripping Springs
- Rate varies — submit an inquiry
- Accommodation varies based on venue:
- Ian’s Chapel: 300 guests
- Sacred Oaks: 350 guests
- The Vineyard: 150 guests
- 285 acres
- Key features: Camp Lucy is home to three distinct wedding venues, all nestled in the Texas Hill Country. Choose between:
- Ian’s Chapel — Contains a 19th Century French Colonial wedding chapel, a terrace framed with a stone arch, a lawn, on-site kitchen, and enclosed events hall with a fireplace.
- Sacred Oaks — Features ceremony space under illuminated heritage oaks, a lawn, timber-framed Great Hall with built-in bar, staging area, and green rooms.
- The Vineyard — Includes ceremony space with 360º vineyard views, a tented reception area, and hospitality suites.
The Greenhouse at Driftwood, 850 Darden Hill Rd., Driftwood
- $12,000-$20,000
- Accommodates ~200 guests
- Size varies
- Key features: Choose from a selection of spaces — including a three-story greenhouse with ~70 different plant species — for bridal photos and ceremonies at this lush, plant-laden venue. The property has been owned by the same family for three generations, and celebrates one decade of hosting weddings this year.
South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave.
- Rate varies — request a quote
- Accommodates ~200 guests
- 2310+ sqft
- Key features: Get married in the heart of one of Austin’s most popular food and entertainment districts at the South Congress Hotel. The hotel can accommodate ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal brunches all in one space, and offers curated menus. You can even book an ice cream truck called Stephen F. Frostin’.
