Locating Wedding Venues Austin TX

By Rebecca Kelly


A wedding is often a once in a lifetime experience. As such, when selecting wedding venues Austin TX offers many viable locations. Some of these include the historic Driskill Hotel, Zilker Park, the Botanical Gardens and Lake Travis. For more traditional venues like churches, synagogues and temples, it is generally a requirement that the young couple meet with a minister, pastor or rabbit before booking.

While not always the case, it is important to book a venue as early as possible in the planning process. Whether looking towards an outdoor wedding in Spring, or an indoor church wedding, most facilities require nine months to a year notice. As this is the case, it is often advised the couple research a number of venues upon announcing an engagement.

It is also important to consider other options when selecting a venue. Some of these include whether the site allows outside food and drink or provides a catering service. Others include alternative coverings or indoor locations in the case of inclement weather.

One of the most notable, and most expensive is that of the Driskill Hotel located at 6th and Brazos. As this is also the parking place for a number of horse and carriage operators in the city, it can also be a great place for the young couple to head off for a remarkable and memorable honeymoon.

Other popular venues include Zilker park, the botanical gardens and Lake Travis. All of which are operated by the local parks and recreation department. While these venues are often less expensive than historic hotels, they are also quite popular. As with most cities, there are also bars, restaurants and other locations which can provide free or lower cost options with more services.

As there is currently a large influx of people moving to Austin from other areas, it is best to book any venue well in advance. Most often, places can be reserved nine months to a year in advance, and even longer in some cases. While there are a number of traditional venues in the area, couples in a hurry can still opt for going to a Justice of the Peace, then hosting a wedding party at a later date when a desired venue becomes available.

The botanical gardens are an extension of Zilker park and also operated by the local parks and recreation department. The same reservation system applies to both Zilker park and the botanical gardens. In both cases, there is generally a deposit required to hold the venue once a spot has been designated or becomes available. As the gardens tend to be the most popular, it can often be easier to win a spot in Zilker which also has beautiful flora and fauna in different areas.

Ultimately, when considering a venue, it is also important to consider cost, location, decor and weather. When planning an outdoor wedding, it is often good to also have an indoor option in case of inclement weather. Whereas, location can also be important, especially in the case of out-of-town guests.




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