The Legislature has designated exactly one Wedding Capital of Texas, and this is it: more than 3,000 weddings a year across 30 plus venues, with Driftwood's hilltop ballrooms and wildflower meadows folded into the same corridor. Canyonwood Ridge sits 20 minutes from Austin, and little here is much farther.
12 venues, in no particular order of affection
Twenty-three French country acres on Lac Moise, with a stone altar in the Grove and an indoor chapel for rain plans; venue rental starts at $5,400, with elopements from $1,500.
Ian's Chapel, a 19th century French colonial church moved here and reassembled, seats about 300 on this 289 acre resort; weekends start near $7,500 to $10,500, with catering in house.
Modern barn design on Fitzhugh Road, ceremonies under century old oaks; receptions from $3,000 with a mandatory house bar from $9 a head, and outside caterers are welcome.
Architect Max Levy designed this white walled contemporary on 20 acres, more than 7,000 square feet of climate control for up to 250; reception rental starts at $3,000, bring your own caterer.
Lantern lit Biergarten, weathered wood barn, and an oak shaded arbor for 250 guests; weekend rentals run about $7,200 to $8,250, with two TABC certified bartenders pouring the alcohol you bring.
All inclusive under the property's 100 year old oaks: a Saturday for up to 250 comes in under $20,000 with catering and bar packaged, and the lodge sleeps about 15.
Twelve thousand square feet on a ridge top 20 minutes from Austin, indoor chapel included; rental runs $5,000 to $15,500 by date, outside caterers fine, house bartenders required.
Glamping resort where cabins and yurts sleep up to 134, so nobody drives afterward; wedding packages run $4,700 to $13,400 by season, with the Tree Grove holding 175 under festoon lights.
Hilltop Driftwood ballroom with a 7,500 square foot cathedral ceiling, a limestone garden ceremony site, and a sunset cocktail hill; venue $5,000 to $8,000, catering $75 to $130 through Gourmet Gals.
A 1923 stone villa on RM 150 pairs oak canopy ceremonies with a modern hall and tented deck for 200; in-house catering is exclusive, and quotes carry a food and beverage minimum.
Two barns in a Driftwood wildflower meadow, running weddings since 2007 with an open vendor policy: bring a caterer or a food truck and seat up to 150.
White shiplap, skylights, and a 1,000 square foot covered porch on a Johnson City ridge; peak dates run $5,500 with typical totals of $10,000 to $14,000, and guest cabins sit across the street.
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