- The Hill Country of Texas offers many optimal riverside wedding sites.happy bride image by Igor Negovelov from Fotolia.com
Many Texan brides prefer to have their wedding ceremonies outdoors to enjoy the beautiful open spaces of the second largest state in the U.S. While the north and eastern parts of the state boast many lakes and creeks, and the western portion is known for its plains and plateaus, south and central Texas has several large rivers that can create the perfect wedding setting. From Austin to San Antonio, the Hill Country region of Texas has many outdoor river wedding venues. - On the banks of the San Bernard River outside of Houston, the Roses and The River Bed and Breakfast can accommodate up to 150 wedding guests. More than 100 rose bushes surround the outdoor ceremony location and create a garden atmosphere for the occasion. The venue has a covered reception area in case of inclement weather.
Roses and The River Bed and Breakfast
2434 County Road 506
Brazoria, TX 77422
(800) 610-1070
www.rosesandtheriver.com/special-occasions.html - Set in the picturesque town of Wimberley on the banks of the Blanco River, the Old Glory Ranch was voted as one of the best wedding venues in "The Knot" by local brides. It is a 2,200-acre ranch with more than two miles of riverfront, and weddings can be held outside under a live oak grove or in the indoor venue, Chapel Hall. This location has in-house wedding planners and coordinators available as well.
Old Glory Ranch
3633 River Road
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3646
www.oldgloryranch.com - Offering a peaceful, casual wedding venue, the Roddy Tree Ranch is on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Ceremonies are performed under a simple heart-shaped arch surrounded by tall cypress trees. Receptions are typically held at the covered outdoor pavilion decorated by twinkle lights, grapevine and tulle. There are several different wedding packages available to fit the bride and groom's preferences.
Roddy Tree Ranch
P.O. Box 820
Hunt, TX 78024
(800) 309-9868
www.roddytree.com - Located between Austin and San Antonio, in the college town of San Marcos, the Crystal River Inn features rose gardens, fountains, pecan trees and a brick-paved courtyard area that can be tented and climate controlled. Weddings can take place outdoors in the garden or indoors by the fireside, and the venue can accommodate up to 175 guests.
Crystal River Inn
326 W. Hopkins
San Marcos, TX 78666
(888) 396-3739
www.crystalriverinn.com - Set on a quiet, grassy location overlooking the San Antonio River, the Guenther House is a home in the King William District. Part of the venue, The Arbor, offers an evening outdoor party atmosphere commonly used for weddings. It has an arched canopy, flowerbeds and view of the river. This location has on-site catering options and capacity for 200 wedding guests.
Guenther House
205 E. Guenther St.
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 227-1061
www.guentherhouse.com - This outdoor river wedding location is in the heart of the San Antonio River Walk. The tiny island only has room for the wedding party, with guests remaining on the riverbank. After the wedding ceremony, couples usually take a boat ride down the river. This wedding location typically hosts a wedding every day of the year, and the local legend says that couples that marry there will have a long and happy life together.
Marriage Island
Reservations are through the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department at
(210) 207-7275.
http://www.marriageisland.webs.com/
