From dreamy gazebos in nature sanctuaries to award-winning lakeview hotels, Austin’s winter wedding venues are highly sought after, not to mention heartstoppingly beautiful. Host your ceremony in a historic venue near Zilker, a modern loft in Downtown, or a lakeside retreat in Hudson Bend. Some locations offer fireplaces and indoor-outdoor spaces that work well for unpredictable temperatures. Others, like converted barns and private estates in the hill country, provide seclusion with wide-open views. Browse our top picks now.
Austin weddings often feature live music, a nod to the city’s “Live Music Capital of the World” title. The Far Out Lounge and Stage is a stunning indoor-outdoor space and an award-winning live music venue where legends like Willie Nelson and Janis Joplin have performed. For a true country wedding, consider selecting this venue.
Most venues in Austin require a deposit to secure your date. Deposits can range from 25% to 50% of the total cost, depending on the venue’s policies.
Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by venue. Some may retain a portion of your deposit depending on how close to the event date you cancel. Others may offer flexible terms, particularly during the winter months when demand is lower. Always review the cancellation policy in your contract and ask about rescheduling options if needed.
Yes, many venues in the city provide all-inclusive packages to simplify wedding planning. For example, Vintage Villas Hotel & Events is an award-winning full-service lakeview wedding venue. Their wedding package includes catering, place settings and decor. They also have accommodation available if you’d like to accommodate your guests overnight or over the weekend. Surrounded by ancient oak trees and just minutes from Downtown Austin, Sanctuary Event Space offers bundled services like catering and music. They even offer full weekend buyouts for multi-day weddings. January to February is their off-peak season and they have much lower rates for this period compared to peak season rates.