They say Texas supersizes everything—and Austin, Texas, is no exception. Live music, hospitality, and creative energy make it a unique yet all-around Texan city. A short walk around downtown Austin reveals coffee shops, street art, and music venues between historic buildings and modern skyscrapers. The iconic Texas State Capitol towers above them all, symbolizing the city’s role as the center of the Lone Star State.
South Congress is a must-visit stretch, featuring food trucks, indie boutiques, and the characteristic Austin buzz. Zilker Park is one of the prominent green spaces in town, and Lake Travis offers a tranquil escape for swimmers and boating lovers. Head west, and the Texas Hill Country landscape reveals unparalleled natural beauty in the form of vineyards, winding roads to quaint towns, and dripping springs.
Austin is the perfect place if you want a setting that makes all private events, including micro weddings, extra special. Giggster can help you book a hidden gem for your romantic elopement or intimate Hill Country ceremony.
If you want to say "I do" in an intimate setting, many beautiful Austin wedding venues are ready to host your grand occasion. Giggster can help you book an estate with lush gardens or a unique venue for your elopement.
Are you planning a wedding weekend and want the perfect location for your ceremony and pre- and post-nuptial celebrations? A house is the ideal site for your multi-day Texas wedding. Giggster can connect you with a Hill Country mid-century, colonial, or contemporary home.
Do you picture your micro wedding unfolding in a covered pavilion? Book a farm or rural estate with modern amenities. Plan your intimate celebration within a sprawling compound with waterfalls, trails, and other scenic features.
Celebrate your wedding day at a historic guest house with beautiful gardens, a treehouse, an amphitheater, or other eye-catching features on site. The venue can accommodate multi-day events and host overnight guests.
Austin has no shortage of event venues for hosting weddings, with pre-decorated and customizable ceremony and reception areas. You can find everything from ballrooms to outdoor wedding venues offering planning, decoration, and catering services.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Discover wedding venues in the Texas area to emulate the unique Hudson Bend Ranch or Cactus Moon Lodge by browsing our 176 listings. Select a venue from myriad options and book in a few taps.
Hassle-Free Booking: We make the process of finding a sensational venue an easy one. Booking a micro wedding venue on the app or website is straightforward—browse our vast listings, read reviews, message the host for a custom rate, and reserve the space in minutes.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Have you decided an intimate venue works best, but have a large one booked? Our policy gives a grace period to adjust your booking after confirmation. You can cancel within 24 hours of receiving your confirmation as long as the booking is made at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.
Platform Protections: Our optional damage or cancellation protection plans can offer the cushioning needed if anything unplanned happens leading up to your big day.
Austin has some of the most beautiful sunsets, which earned it the nickname "City of the Violet Crown." There's much more that makes the city a wonderful place to get married, but knowing the potential setbacks of planning your special occasion here will also help.
Advantages
Locals have a reputation for their friendliness. It also shows through hospitality. A warm environment is the perfect setting for an intimate gathering, and most wedding venues in town offer it.
The city has great food, with Texas barbeque and Tex-Mex dishes being some of the local favorites. You'll have a selection of top caterers and food trucks who can create your wedding menu.
Austin is one of the sunniest cities in the country, with an average of 228 sunny days. It's the best reason to explore our outdoor wedding venues.
Disadvantages
The Texas heat makes summer conditions unbearable, especially when organizing an outdoor event.
Austin experiences regular cost spikes, making rentals expensive. Giggster enables you to browse diverse venues, increasing your chances of finding the perfect small wedding venue within your budget.
Guest transfer arrangements can increase your budget because local public transportation is unreliable. Alternatively, search for event spaces near bus or train stops.
Planning a romantic night ceremony, or do you want a gorgeous outdoor setting with an accessible indoor space? Giggster is here to help you book your dream micro wedding backdrop, like Breakout Room 1 in Austin. Get inspired by our recommendations below of the best wedding venues for different nuptial styles.
Backyards – Micro Weddings. Backyards are the quintessential small wedding venues, and Austin has many choices that create romantic ceremony and reception spaces. A mid-century modern house can provide an intimate venue and lodging for a weekend-long affair.
Guest Houses – Elopements. A guest house is among the coziest settings for a small wedding. Choosing a historic location gives your wedding day more meaning, and the venue can also accommodate your guests overnight.
Ranch Locations – Rustic Weddings. Couples planning themed celebrations should consider farms or ranch-style estates. The Texas Hill Country boasts numerous backdrops, including vineyard estates, that would make perfect rustic wedding settings.
Event Venues – Elegant Weddings. Do you want to celebrate your special occasion in a venue that will handle everything from planning to catering? Austin's event venues are often pre-decorated, ready-to-use spaces with room for personalization.
Art Galleries – Wedding Photoshoots. Are you looking for a unique venue where you can take your wedding photos? An art gallery is the perfect location. You can go the full yard and also get married in the creative space.
Once you explore our listings and rent an ideal space, you are well on your way to enjoying a sentimental small wedding. The wedding experience is as important as the backdrop. Use these tips to organize an outstanding event.
Plan Every Moment – There should be a method to everything, including the venue, food, music, and photos. A theme ties it all together, alongside a program of events. Everyone will appreciate knowing what happens when, even if you invite your closest family and friends.
Schedule the First Dance – The bride and groom's first dance is one of the day's highlights. It should unfold romantically, so schedule it and pick a song you love that sparks warm memories.
Prepare for the Unexpected – Courting the thought that something wrong could happen on your grand day is unpleasant, but it's best to prepare for the unexpected. Rent a venue with an indoor space you can access for outdoor nuptials, and purchase Giggster's optional event liability insurance.
Hand Out Meaningful Favors – Hosting a handful of guests presents the opportunity to include special touches, like handing out personalized favors. Mini jam jars, seed packets, keychains, and heartfelt handwritten thank-you notes are great options.
Giggster will help you locate micro wedding venues in Austin starting at $36/hour. Lowering your initial planning costs helps reduce your budget, and here are more ideas on spending less but still planning a grand micro wedding.
Host the ceremony and reception in the same venue.
Choosing two venues for the two activities can increase costs. Using one venue means paying the rental fee once, and you can repurpose decorations and other furnishings. Maintaining one venue for the day's events will save on transportation costs.
Can you trim the guest list?
Only inviting your closest friends and family instantly makes your wedding more intimate and budget-friendly. It's a matter of being practical, and as a rule of thumb, a small wedding usually has fewer than 50 guests.
Explore all-inclusive wedding packages.
Wedding venues have event packages that make the planning experience seamless and affordable. The bundled deal usually includes the rental cost, decorations, and vendors. The packages vary from venue to venue, but with Giggster, you can message the property owner and negotiate for a favorable planning package deal.
You're now aware of the essentials for selecting impressive micro wedding venues in Austin. Plan an elopement, take photos to document an intimate ceremony downtown, or celebrate your small wedding grandly. Whatever you have in mind, explore our listings and discover a budget-friendly estate with lush gardens or a wedding backdrop offering planning, decoration, and catering packages.
