Everything’s bigger in Texas–including wedding celebrations! From its delicious comfort food and rocking music scene to its sprawling ranches and top-notch sports teams, there’s so much to love about the Lone Star State. Say ‘I do’ to exchanging vows among rolling meadows and dancing the night away beneath twinkling stars and wide-open skies. If you’re planning a Texas wedding, look no further–we’ve pulled together your ultimate guide to wedding venues, tips, and much more!
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Texas occupies more land than any country in Europe, with an area of 268,820 sq. miles. In fact, King Ranch in Kingsville, TX, is bigger than the entire State of Rhode Island! (CultureTrip) With so much space, Texas has plenty of room to pack a lot of great things into it.
When planning your Texas wedding, one of the first things worth thinking about is the location. From the shores of the Gulf of Mexico to the lush central hill country, Texas has a very diverse terrain that is unique to the state. Texas is also home to the Chihuahuan Desert and the Valley of the Rio Grande–two top destinations for enjoying some of the state’s natural splendor.
If big cities are more your style, Texas has plenty of those as well! Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio all have a population of more than one million residents. With big city life comes convenient access to nightlife, galleries, music venues, and theaters. San Antonio is also home to a breathtaking river walk that hosts shops and restaurants along the flowing San Antonio River.
When it comes to climate, the weather varies based on the geography of the region. If you are planning a Texas wedding from out-of-town, it’s important to have a good understanding of the various weather patterns throughout the area. In the summer, many parts of Texas are arid and hot while the Gulf Coast region is often humid. When it comes to winter, the state’s temperatures are mostly mild–with temperatures dropping below freezing and even the possibility of snow in some areas.
Texas also has a culinary scene all its own, which you can easily incorporate into your wedding menu. The state is infamous for its Tex-Mex cuisine–a fusion of Southern comfort food paired Mexican signature dishes. Texas is also known for its smoking barbecue joints and sweet, sweet pecan pie. And, yes, you can totally have a pecan pie as your wedding cake.
Located just outside of San Antonio, this rustic ranch wedding venue is surrounded by 370 acres of scenic landscape & Alsatian Texas charm. Hofmann Ranch’s sprawling grounds feature a multitude of photo opportunities that are perfect for a rustic or bohemian wedding, including an over-sized outdoor fireplace, old iron gates, and pasture views.
This Texas wedding venue also offers a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour spaces. For an indoor reception, the Grand Hall’s exposed wood and vaulted ceilings ooze with charm. The Meadow Pavilion is an open-air pavilion with a gorgeous stone fireplace that shelters guests from the elements while still allowing for a cool breeze to pass through.
Dance the night away beneath the soft glow of twinkling bistro lights surrounded by your closest friends and family. Your guests will love snapping photos against the vintage iron gate and on the welcoming wooden porch. Even better yet, Hofmann Ranch can fit up to 300 guests –ensuring that there is plenty of space for a Texas-sized wedding!
Gatherings in the great outdoors become unforgettable experiences when celebrated on the grand lawn at Scenic Springs. Guests will love discovering the stream, waterfall, and picturesque gazebo as they stroll over the picturesque bridge.
With capacity for up to 200 guests, the newly renovated reception hall showcases views of surrounding hills through double-height windows. The lush landscape attracts beautiful local wildlife including majestic peacocks, graceful deer, and a variety of local and migratory birds.
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Say 'I do' to delicious local comfort food, wide-open skies, and good old-fashioned southern hospitality! Texas weddings have so much to offer - from the rustic charm of Hill Country nuptials to the breathtaking backdrops of the state's sprawling farmlands. The Lone Star State is eagerly awaiting to host your picture-perfect vows, so strap on your cowboy boots and start planning your big day!