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Perfect places to celebrate

Wedding venues in Austin
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This is just one many potential venue spaces at Camp Lucy. | Photo provided by Camp Lucy
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.

The pool at Hotel Saint Cecilia, with a neon sign reading "SOUL" reflected in the water.

Hotel Saint Ceclilia’s funky decor is a common backdrop for wedding photography.

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Photo by Nick Simonite

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 - 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.
A couple getting married in an old barn on a lawn.

Gruene Estate features a historic, open-air barn and rolling Hill Country views.

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Photo by Photohouse Films, Allison Jeffers

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.
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.
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Events
Monday, June 19
Tuesday, June 20
  • Wee the People: Conservation in the Classroom | Tuesday, June 20 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River St., Austin | $15 | Pre-K, Kindergarten, first grade, and community educators will get the chance to learn tools for teaching about climate change and the environment.
  • Louise Post | Tuesday, June 20 | 8:30 p.m. | Parish, 501 Brushy St., Austin | $20-$25 | Enjoy a little live music on your Tuesday night.
Wednesday, June 21
  • Botanical Beats | Wednesday, June 21 | 6-8 p.m. | TRACE at W Austin, 200 Lavaca St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Ivan Lee uses frequencies from plants to create music at this event benefitting the Trail Conservancy.
  • The 15th Austin Asian American Film Festival | Wednesday, June 21-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | AFS Cinema, 6406 N. IH-35, Ste. 3100, Austin | $88-$140 | Tune into screenings of “Starring Jerry as Himself” and other films at this annual festival.
  • FC Dallas vs. Austin FC | Wednesday, June 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Q2 Stadium, 10414 McKalla Pl., Austin | $50-$115 | Cheer on the verde and black at Q2 Stadium.
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News Notes
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Today Is
  • Juneteenth, the day slavery was officially abolished in the US in 1865. Celebrate at local events like Austin’s Citywide Juneteenth Festival, and remember that several city facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Now Open
  • See 88 signs from iconic, closed Austin spots like Maria’s Tacos, Ski Shores, and Winebelly at Sign Bar, which opened in East Austin this weekend. The space contains a maze, themed cabanas, and a shop. (Austin American-Statesman)
Development
  • A portion of East Austin’s Black Cultural District may soon be developed. The Austin Economic Development Group is seeking a developer for the two blocks — which straddle Lucky’s, Old Thousand, and Ballet Afrique — as part of an effort to retain locals in the neighborhood and preserve the district’s culture. (Austin Business Journal)
Biz
  • Austin-based software company Oracle implemented another round of layoffs last week. Although it’s not clear how many local employees will be affected, reports show the company will remove hundreds of positions and rescind some job offers. (Austin Business Journal)
Travel
  • American Airlines plans to increase service to Caribbean and Latin American destinations this winter, amounting to a 10% increase. The airline will also add daily nonstop flights from Austin to Cancun, Mexico starting Sunday, Nov. 5. (CultureMap Austin)
Cause
  • The Austin Animal Shelter launched Meet My Match, a pilot program geared toward increasing the rate at which lost animals are reunited with their owners. The program closes walk-in times between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month, so staff has time to research an animal’s home. (KXAN)
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Featured

Rom-com come to life

She found her passion through a rom-com. Then, she lived one.
Camp Lucy as seen from above
Together, Kim Hanks and her husband Whit built Camp Lucy, a premier wedding venue in Dripping Springs. | Photo by Jerry Hayes Photography
Just half an hour from Austin, at the first dips and grooves of the Hill Country, lies the official Wedding Capital of Texas.

Dripping Springs wasn’t always known for weddings. In fact, just a decade ago the town was only home to ~2,000 people and three venues. Now, more than 35 venues in the area host 1,000+ weddings each year.

Kim Hanks, co-founder of Whim Hospitality and Dripping Springs venue Camp Lucy, saw it all happen firsthand. In fact, she’s been advocating for it.

As a venue owner, Kim has an economic interest in supporting the industry. But weddings also mean a lot to her — and they helped her find her own love story.

Click the button below to find out how Jennifer Lopez, an antique Vietnamese church, and a passion for weddings helped Kim build her business and fall in love.
Start the fairy tale
 
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I recently took a trip to Deep Eddy Pool — for the first time ever, if you can believe it.

It may be the oldest swimming pool in Texas, but it has certainly been kept well. Between the sloping, beach-like shallow end and shady, tree-covered lawns, the pool provides such a nice place to spend an afternoon.
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