If you just got engaged over the holidays, congratulations! As you begin this wonderful new season of your life, we’ve created the Ultimate Guide to Austin Wedding Venue Open Houses to showcase some of the best venues around Austin to get your venue search started. We’ll be continuing to update this post- so make sure to check back and see what’s new!
Are you a venue hosting an open house and want to be featured? Email jamie@uptowneventstexas.com!
2020/2021: Ultimate Guide to Austin Wedding Venue Open Houses
January
Sunday, 1/3 – Lone Oak Barn – Round Rock, TX
1-4PM
This open house is Lone Oak Barn’s annual all-inclusive package launch event!
The following vendors will be there: Blue Events & Co, Kati Maxwell, Addison Studios, Mylah Renae, Paige’s Bakehouse, Cakes by Kathy, Wild Poppy Floral, Marquee Event Group, Full Scope Ent, PEJ Events, and Hill Country Events LLC.
Pro Tip: Lone Oak has a great indoor/outdoor flow and their spaces are super flexible to accomplish your vision!
Thursday, 1/7 – HighPointe Estate – Liberty Hill, TX
5-8PM
“Ring in the New Year” is HighPointe’s open house event that focuses on newly engaged couples. The event is a mask-required and socially distanced format, with live music by awesome Austin musician Brian Scartocci. With nearly 20 vendors attending, this is a must-see event.
Make sure to RSVP on HighPointe’s website!
Pro Tip: HighPointe has an amazing in-house floral studio and rental offerings!
Saturday, 1/9 – Vista West Ranch & The Creek Haus – Dripping Springs, TX
12-3PM
These sister venues will both be open for tours and Vista West Ranch will be hosting a few of their favorite vendors for an intimate open house event.
Make sure to RSVP for the event here!
Sunday, 1/10 – Camino Real Ranch – Dale, TX
1-3PM
With their rustic, desert aesthetic, Camino Real is a unique venue in the Austin wedding scene.
Make sure to RSVP for the event here!
Saturday, 1/16 – Memory Lane Event Center – Dripping Springs, TX
2-5PM
Memory Lane Event Center open house is January 16th from 2pm-5pm. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks while getting to take a tour of Memory Lane and meeting with a variety of industry vendors!
While on your tour you will get to visit our ceremony and reception as well as take a tour of the overnight accommodations that come included in all of our packages!
Please RSVP to info@memorylaneweddings.com or 512-894-0700
Saturday, 1/16 – Messina Inn – Wimberley, TX
11-2PM
Brunch and Bubbles event is the annual kick off for the year at Messina Inn.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Sunday, 1/17 – Shiraz Garden – Bastrop, TX
4-6:30PM
Check out this beautifully designed venue just 22 minutes east of the Austin airport.
Please RSVP here or email shirazgardentx@gmail.com
Sunday, 1/17 – Barr Mansion – Austin, TX
1-4PM
Enjoy live music, light bites and libations while strolling through our Grand Lawn, Ballroom and Farmstead spaces (designed by Heavenly Day Events and KMW Weddings and Events). Registration and masks are required.
Please RSVP for the event here.
Saturday, 1/23 – Stonehouse Villa – Driftwood, TX
12-3PM
Check out Stonehouse’s newly built reception hall that can hold up to 200 guests.
RSVP here!
Saturday, 1/23 – The Grove on Brushy Creek – Round Rock, TX
1-4PM
The Grove has a large outdoor space to tour & meet vendors while you enjoy an amazing afternoon by the creek.
Look for an Eventbrite registration for “tickets” on their website!
Saturday, 1/23 – The Vineyard at Florence – Florence, TX
1-3PM
The Vineyard at Florence will be offering giveaways, special booking offers, light bites, and (of course) wine during this wonderful afternoon event!
Saturday, 1/23 – Celebrino Event Center – Georgetown, TX
2-6PM
Swing by Celebrino Event Center on January 23d 2 pm to 9 pm to enjoy delicious appetizers and beverages, while you are touring the venue.
We have an amazing team of vendors – catering, bar, florist, photographer, wedding favors and gifts, and others!
Please RSVP here.
Sunday, 1/31 – Ma Maison – Dripping Springs, TX
1-5PM
Ma Maison’s Annual Open House is a Fete for the Seasons this year. Showcasing how weddings can be celebrated throughout the year, the venue will have gorgeous backdrops depicting everything from a Winter Wonderland Wedding to a Fantastic Fiesta. With over 50 amazing Austin wedding vendors in attendance, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
The wedding planners responsible for each amazing space are: Big Time Creative, Something to Celebrate, Simply XO, An Event to Remember, and Altar Ego Weddings.
February
Thursday, 2/20 – Stonehouse Villa – Driftwood, TX
12-3PM
RSVP here!
Sunday, 2/28 – Mae’s Ridge – Johnson City, TX
2-5PM
Come mingle with some of Austin’s best wedding professionals, enjoy yummy food and drinks and have the opportunity to win awesome prizes!
RSVP here!
March
Friday, 3/20 – Stonehouse Villa – Driftwood, TX
12-3PM
RSVP here!
April
Thursday, 4/11 – The Grand Lady – Manor, TX
Time TBD
The Grand Lady is a timeless, Southern manor with a modern twist. They’ll be unveiling their brand new reception hall.
Pro Tip: Grand Lady is currently offering a $1,000 discount on all May-August dates!
Sunday, 4/25 – Hidden River Ranch – Lampasas, TX
Open for Private Tours
With the current climate, many venues are opting for private, scheduled tours rather than open houses. Here are a few of our favorites:
Mattie’s at Green Pastures • Woodbine Mansion • Greenhouse at Driftwood
Contigo Ranch • Brodie Homestead • Allan House
The Union on Eighth • Cactus Moon Lodge
We’ll continue to add to this list until the end of the year, so check back weekly for the most current information.
Continue your venue search by checking out our list of the Best 12 Downtown Austin Wedding Venues.
