Best Intimate Wedding Venues In Austin, Texas
ELOPING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin, Texas has quickly become a popular destination for weddings and for good reason. It’s a central location in the United States, where family from the East and West coast can meet up to celebrate. There is no shortage of great places to stay and amazing restaurants to eat at. It’s also not a massive city that you can get lost in. Even as it grows, it maintains that small town feel and comfortable, laid back atmosphere. Below we’ve listed fourteen of our favorite venues for an intimate wedding or elopement in (or slightly outside of) Austin, Texas.
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1. THE CARPENTER HOTEL
An old union hall turned hotel, this quiet little getaway is tucked neatly among a grove of pecan trees, right next to Zilker park and within walking distance to Town Lake. A little West Texas and a lot mid-century modern, it feels like stepping back in time into a wild garden escape. A private elopement can take place inside or outdoor under the Q-Hut pavilion. The management of the property are incredibly kind and accommodating as well! The Carpenter Hotel is also an amazing backdrop for engagement photos – check out an engagement session we captured at The Carpenter Hotel here!
2. SOUTH CONGRESS HOTEL
Stylish and located on one of the most prominent streets in the city, South Congress Hotel has a million vibes to choose from on it’s property. There’s murals, textures, gorgeous light, and lovely suites big enough to have an entire intimate celebration in! Finish it all off with a stroll down SOCO in your wedding garb and feel like the absolute stars you are.
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3. LAGUNA GLORIA
A jaw-dropping outdoor oasis sprinkled with modern sculptures, Laguna Gloria combines old world architecture with MoMA style artwork and vibes. The expansive grounds feature palm trees, beautiful lake views, and an Italian style villa constructed as a private residence in 1916. Get married surrounded by lush greenery, inside the villa or on the patio.
4. SPRINGDALE STATION
If there was one word we could use to describe Springdale Station, it would be versatile. It’s light and airy or dark and moody on the inside, and has a lovely courtyard with covering in case of unexpected weather. It has all the Austin vibes and is right by Austin Eastciders if you wanna hop over for a drink.
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4. ONE ELEVEN EAST IN HUTTO
A personal favorite, this is the spot the founders of KURO Creative House got married. The Skylight Room features the most beautiful natural light cascading in from the ceiling and the large garage door. Nestled on the Main Street of Hutto, Texas, this historic space polished and made new feels like the best of both worlds and can be dressed up to your taste, or left as it. It’s stunning in all it’s simplistic glory.
5. LINCOLN CHAPEL IN GEORGETOWN
An architectural dream, the Lincoln Chapel plays with form and light to create a stunning modern backdrop for an intimate wedding ceremony or vow renewal. Check out their Instagram to see the space at all hours of the day. This would even make for a very moody and romantic night ceremony surrounded by candle light.
6. HUDSON BEND RANCH
Set on five private acres on the quiet outskirts of Austin and surrounded by Lake Travis, Hudson Bend Ranch provides the perfect rustic backdrop with inclusive lodging and celebration spaces for a breathtaking destination wedding weekend. With nine dedicated spaces across the ranch they make it easy to spend meaningful time with family and friends. Their celebration spaces host your rehearsal, ceremony, and reception and on-site lodging keeps everyone together for the entire weekend.
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7. HOTEL SAINT CECILIA
Hotel Saint Cecilia is super private and super sexy; only hotel guests are allowed on the grounds. If you’re planning a Destination Wedding in Austin, we recommend booking all of the suites and reserving the entire property for your day, as there are only five suites. It’s beautifully landscaped, homey and eclectic. Just like Austin. Suite One even has an outdoor shower!
8. THE ALLAN HOUSE
A hidden gem in the heart of Downtown Austin, this Victorian mansion and outdoor courtyard provide both indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and potential intimate ceremony sites. A stage in the courtyard can accommodate a live band, and the large trees provide shade from the Texas sun. It’s absolutely timeless and one of our favorite places to film.
9. MATTIE’S AT GREEN PASTURES
Mattie’s at Green Pastures is a historic farmhouse space and restaurant that provides their own catering for weddings held onsite, and their food is some of the best we’ve ever had! For an intimate elopement or micro wedding, we’d recommend the Lounge Room or Table Royale. Did we mention there are peacocks roaming the property?
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10. HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE
Located on the outskirts of Austin, TX, Hummingbird House is a down-to-earth, garden style wedding venue. Surrounded by lush flora and greenery, countless couples have pledged their love for one another in this wonderland. Velvety lawns are ornamented with vibrant flowers and trees while a whimsical wrought iron gazebo adds a fairytale feel. Depending on the season, the landscape can vary but is generally stunning for spring, summer or fall colors depending on what you’re looking for.
11. CHAPEL DULCINEA
This Spanish-style FREE chapel in the hill country grants you sweeping views, open air and romantic lighting for your intimate ceremony or elopement. They also installed a Chapel Dulcinea live-stream video camera so that you can invite guests who are unable to attend in person to watch real time. It truly is one of a kind!
12. JUSTINE’S SECRET HOUSE
Nestled neatly within a brick walled courtyard on East 7th street is this eclectic gem of a space. With amazing in house catering and moody house party energy, this is an amazing venue for under 50 guests that will transport you to a different world and set all the ambience for you to celebrate in style.
13. SEKRIT THEATER
Dreaming of getting married in an abandon overgrown greenhouse? Sekrit Theater in East Austin will set the perfect stage for an intimate exchange of vows between you & your partner & 10 to 20 of your closest friends & family, plus the resident cat.
14. LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER
You can’t go wrong with Mother Nature. She’s on full display at the LBJ Wildflower Center and ready to be the backdrop of your microwedding. You can go all natural or choose to frame your ceremony with one of the many aesthetic structures throughout the property.
15. TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
A courthouse wedding in Austin, particularly at the Travis County Courthouse, is highly recommended for couples seeking a practical, intimate, and stylish ceremony. The venue boasts stunning historic architecture in the art deco style. It is a popular, efficient alternative to traditional weddings.
Whew – if you made it this far then you must be pretty serious about eloping or having an intimate wedding in Austin. We know that with smaller days, there may be people not in attendance that you’d still like to share the day with. That’s where quality photos and video of your celebration come in. We can fill that gap and make something truly representative of your day, love and personalities to share with everyone you hold dear. Reach out to have KURO Creative House capture your intimate wedding or elopement in Austin, Texas!
