Gruene Estate

You don't get much better for a venue/reception space than Gruene Estate. It's stunning and a true show stopper, especially if you have guests from out of town (the longhorns stole the show). They think of everything you might need and it's great to not have to buy votives and other decorations for one night. It can be a little hectic if your wedding is on a weekend where Thursday-Sunday is booked but don't let that turn you away. Melinde is great and special shout out to Tori - our day could NOT have functioned without her.

The most perfect venue!!! Melinde was great to work with, she gave us her personal cell number and allowed us to reach out to her at any time. The other staff was also great at catering to us on our wedding day. There were a lot of cute decorations free to use with the venue. The venue itself is so beautiful with amazing open sky, animals, perfect chapel, etc etc. It made for such a comfortable energy to our wedding and also provided so many great spots for photo ops. The houses were also great for getting ready and spending the night. I could go on and on! I'm so happy we had our wedding here, it couldn't have been more perfect.

Honestly, I wish I could give 10 Stars to Gruene Estate!!! Most of all, Melinde, who makes this entire experience so worth it. Melinde is truly one of a kind and someone you just don’t forget when the day is over. You want to keep in touch and she truly feels like family. She responded timely throughout the entire time and answered my 100+ questions...even repeats. She gave awesome suggestions and she kept me in the loop of everything. We rented the venue for a three day package deal and it was worth it. We weren’t rushed and we got to enjoy the property. The day of she was 100% involved and putting in work. I cannot thank her enough for all her support for me and my family. So much love for the venue and Melinde!!

First off, Gruene Estate is absolutely beautiful, and the history that comes along with it is even cooler! The open air chapel captivated everyone and made for the most beautiful ceremony. Not to mention, Melinde is the absolute best!! She was there every step of the way during the planning process. Thursday right before our Saturday wedding, there was a huge freeze. Melinde reached out and eased everyone's minds and ensured that everything was handled on their end. If you're a winter bride, the heaters in the pavilion were perfect and kept our guests warm during upper-20s temps. All-in-all, we absolutely loved our wedding at Gruene Estate! I wish we could do it all over again, it was so perfect.

We found Gruene Estate when looking for an outdoor venue near where I grew up, and after watching the video and looking through all of the pictures, we kept talking about it. We finally decided to take a trip to look at the venue in person and fell in love. The property is spacious but felt intimate for our 60 person wedding. The staff is professional and incredibly helpful and communicative. We loved the coordinators they connected us with and felt like our wedding was pretty perfect here. Melinde helped connect us with local vendors and she even helped us design our reception layout and helped with set up. We loved having our special day at such a special location!

The Gruene Estate was amazing! They helped with whatever I needed, were so kind, and made our day a dream! Definitely recommend this venue! It’s beautiful and I got so many compliments on our wedding as well as the venue.

Oh my gosh...this place is magical!!! Our wedding was absolutely perfect. This venue is by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen. The wildlife, the accommodations, the view, everything was beyond amazing. Everyone was so helpful, and the wedding of our dreams was executed perfectly. I could not have dreamed of my wedding being at such a wonderful place. We stayed the night at the venue after the wedding, and not only were the houses beautiful, they were so comfortable and such a perfect set up. The event staff ensured the fire pit was lit, the chandelier was beautiful, the wildlife was out during the ceremony... I could just go on and on. I am so thankful that I found this place---to be honest--I wish I could just move there because it is that freaking stunning. I'm already thinking about vow renewals because I love this place so much and want to have another event there again. Melinde is great, the owner came to meet us and he was wonderful, and I just cannot speak more highly of this place!!!

Such a beautiful place for our wedding and reception. I could not have asked for a better place. It is a well oiled machine and I was so grateful for Melinde. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. I did not know the best way to set everything up, but she knew everything. The chapel is gorgeous, and they have golf carts to take the bride from the house to the chapel. A really amazing place.

The Gruene Estate is a beautiful country chic little gem! We fell in love with it at first site and it gives you the perfect combination of indoors/outdoors feel. The staff was amazing, especially Melinda, she was a god send. They provided so many recommendations and was there to help me with finding vendors and materials to fill my vision. I really couldn’t ask for better service. They even helped with finding more affordable options for me just because they are wonderful people who know who expensive and stressful weddings can be and they think of everything to make your day run smooth. We highly recommend Gruene Estate

Amazing venue! The day we got engaged we started looking and venues! This was the first one we looked out and nothing could compare! It was an absolutely dream! No need for decorations because the views and the surrounding do the job for you! The houses are site are stunning and so convenient for getting ready! The staff was so nice and accommodating throughout the whole process! I wish I could relieve the day there over and over again! A true dream come true!

The most BEAUTIFUL venue. I don’t have a single complaint. Everything was perfect!! The people working for the venue made it to where I didn’t lift a finger!! If I needed a drink I had one in less than 5 minutes and if one of my babies were crying they would push them in the stroller. It was the most perfect day at the most perfect place!!!

Gorgeous venue that gives a rustic feeling but can be decorated for any vibe! The staff are all amazing, friendly, accommodating, and most of all very organized. Our wedding went off without any hiccups & came out beautifully! All of our guests had a blast. Definitely recommend this venue 10/10.

Our wedding was counted as a destination wedding since we live in OKC. Which is stressful enough as is when looking for vendors and the venue. We took a trip to the SA area too look at several venues and Gruene Estate stole our hearts right away! It was very US. Rustic and charming in so many ways. So beautiful words can’t describe. Their staff helped us every step of the way throughout our planning process as far as suggesting good caterers, decorating vendors you name it. Any questions I had while planning, their staff and my day of coordinator were able to quickly answer or find the answer for me in a timely manner. The day of the wedding went by without a hitch thanks to their wonderful crew and am forever grateful. I wish I had more words to describe our gratitude! Big shout out to Melinde and Dempsey & her crew! Thank you so much!

The venue was beautiful and everything we were looking for. The event staff was so helpful and made our wedding day stress free.

Gruene Estate is absolutely beautiful but nothing beats the wonder crew the helps it all happen! They are amazing! You can tell everyone who works there truly wants to be there to help. They make a stressful day go by with ease, from making sure you are prepped to walk down the aisle all the way to making sure you don’t forget to eat! The venue will leave you and your guests speechless! If you are worried about the Texas heat ruining your special day, don’t sweat it! It stays at a comfortable temperature under the pavilion. Look no further!! You have found the perfect venue!

SPEECHLESS! No need for decorations when the venue itself is stunning! Natural landscape was the perfect background for my boho wedding!!! The animals that came up to the fence during the event just made you feel out in the country!!! The best part about our Thursday wedding was being able to use the venue for for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner the night before and staying in the precious houses on the property during our time there!!! Blown away and in love with this place!

Getting married at Gruene Estate was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we stepped into the house and toured the venue after meeting Melinde, we were obsessed. Melinde’s passion and energy mixed with the gorgeous venue was everything we wanted. They were super accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure that felt confident going into our wedding day. We had the best day ever!

The staff was very helpful and professional and the venue worked out perfect for the vision we had in mind. There was plenty of space to get ready and our guests all had great things to say about it. Melinde was so helpful throughout the entire process and our day of coordinator Gina kept things going smoothly for us.

I struggled hard to find a venue that really fit everything I was looking for until I found Gruene Estate. During my first tour around the property with Melinde I know it was everything I was looking for. Melinde was so incredible from start to finish. She helped answer all of my questions along the way and she facilitated the booking process so flawlessly and with such care and support (not to mention during a pandemic!) After booking and being confident in my decision I was then supported by Carrie who was just as incredible. She continued my planning process and was available to answer all of my questions and provide support along the way to make me feel confident in the success of my wedding day. P.S - hiring Bash Events to facilitate the set up & break down is worth every penny! On my wedding day it was so incredible to step on property and know what to expect down to every last detail. The houses were ready on time, my vendors all arrived, and all details were done to my expectations. The property and houses were cleaned and looked fantastic on the wedding day. My day of coordinator, Courtney executed my event flawlessly and kept things moving on time and kept me informed as to what was next to come. She never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed. I am forever grateful for the beautiful experience and wedding that I was able to have at Gruene Estate from start to finish! I am overjoyed at the memories that this venue & their staff will hold in my heart. They helped me create and execute the wedding of my dreams! Thank you Gruene Estate from a very happy bride and now wife!

We held our event at Gruene Estate in November 2020 and were so happy with our decision! They were very helpful and quick to respond throughout the process as well as provided help on the wedding day with coordination. They were very helpful with the pandemic and provided everything we needed to continue our celebration safely. We would highly recommend choosing to hold your event at Gruene Estate!

The experience was amazing my family and friends absolutely fell in love with the venue! Perfect in every way

The Greene Estate was the most beautiful and wonderful setting for our wedding. The staff was exceptional and helped guide us through every step. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was!

Love, Love, Love Gruene Estates! The entire process from viewing the venue to the last minute of our wedding night was absolute fabulous! This venue is beautiful and perfect!!

The staff at Gruene Estate are just as wonderful as the venue! And that’s saying a lot because the venue is amazing! They provided a ton of venue information (Including inventory count, table layouts, etc) and plenty of checkin calls prior to our big day. We never felt stressed or concerned. On the day of, they were very hands on and helpful. The venue itself comes with beautiful decorations, signs, candle holders and other items free to use if you want. We got ready in the bridal house and it was spotless clean and made for the most beautiful getting ready pictures. Overall, this is the most beautiful venue I’ve ever seen and I’m happy we chose this as for our wedding day.

We booked Gruene Estate for our February 2020 wedding, and it was the best experience ever! We loved that we were able to book the entire venue for the full weekend and have our bridal party stay with us the night before the wedding. We felt welcomed and catered to during the planning process, wedding day, and even days after. The staff, service, and communication were always timely and courteous. A few perks with Gruene Estate were the included decorations and wedding planner. They have a shed of multiple decorations available that you can use for your wedding day, free of charge. They also have an included wedding coordinator that helps plan your wedding day timeline, communicates with all your vendors for you, and is on site the day of. We highly recommend Gruene Estate!

My husband and I were totally in love with our special day at Gruene Estate. We had so many guests comment on how much they loved the space and how beautiful it was. Our wedding coordinator Courtney, from Gruene Estate was so organized and helped our day flow seamlessly. From the charming chapel to the adorable animals this place was picture perfect and had plenty of room for our 200 guests! Thank you so much Gruene Estates for helping us create the wedding of our dreams! Emelie and Jon Flowers

Gruene Estate was the best choice we could of ever made. Our guest loved the beautiful country sight that they could not stop talking about it. We enjoyed our big day. Everything turned out perfect. The Gruene Estate girls did a wonderful job. There were a few things I had forgotten and they were there making sure it wasn’t left out and everything was what I envisioned. I could not be any more happy. This day will be a day to never forget. Anyone who is looking to getting this place for their big day. I 100% recommend This place because it’s beautiful and also the staff were the best! Thank you so much Gruene Estate for everything! 💝

My wedding is scheduled for May 23rd 2020 and this venue has not allowed me to reschedule. They have told us they are abiding by local guidelines which contradicts what the governor of Texas has put out as well as the health department. They went as far as to tell us that if groups of ten are allowed that we will be forced to pay the full price with only ten people attending... My fiancé and I are both in the military and are unsure where we will be stationed in the upcoming year. My fiancé’s family is all from NJ and NY and the venue expects them to travel to the small town of Gruene in the middle of a pandemic and national state of emergency. The venues lack of understanding and care for us and our families is astonishing. Planning your wedding is supposed to be fun and exciting and has turned in to a nightmare due to our venue. I haven’t been able to give any of my other vendors a reschedule date and will likely lose a lot of deposits if upcoming dates are booked. I am heartbroken over Gruene Estates lack of understanding. I hope nobody else is having to deal with a situation like this.

I can’t believe how amazing this venue was! Everything was absolutely beautiful. My guests haven’t been able to stop talking about the outdoor venue! From the open air chapel to the large outdoor fire pit they loved everything. I was also so surprised how easy everything came together. This was an out of town wedding for us so I didn’t know exactly how everything would turn out not being there to plan everything and not setting it up that day myself, but it was better than I could have imagined. Everyone was so helpful the whole planning process! We love Gruene Estate!

Look no further for the wedding venue of your dreams! The reception pavilion, chapel, houses to get ready in and all around entire property are spectacular! Our family and friends came from all over the USA and had so much fun with this very classy Texan venue. We continue to get compliments on our choice of venue from our guests. The staff takes this place to the next, NEXT level, though. From our first tour to our final farewell as we drove away Husband and Wife, the team at Gruene Estate took care of us and made our experience absolutely unforgettable. I truly had ZERO stress as the Bride! We were able to purchase an affordable package including set up and breakdown which was amazing! Carey was our wedding coordinator and absolutely rocked it non-stop. She communicated with all of our vendors before the big day and day of, so we didn't have so deal with any of that! She also was there for me the entire process to answer all my questions. She also asked me all the right questions to make sure every detail was accounted for and all the necessary information for the venue to be set up exactly as I wanted. She has this down to a science in the best and most helpful way possible! I really can't say enough good things about this venue and the team behind it.

Gruene Estate was the perfect venue for our March wedding! All of our guests complimented how awesome the venue was. The longhorns and horses on the property are so majestic!

Absolutely the most beautiful venue in the area! Everything from the quaint open air chapel to the spacious reception space, and the historic bridal suite. I knew it was the venue of my dreams the moment I saw the chapel. The staff was so accommodating and the perfect addition to making our special day complete.

Gruene Estate gave us the absolute best experience a couple could wish for on their wedding day! We got so many compliments on the beautiful atmosphere and the team was helpful with any and every need we had. We're from Houston and it was so worth the trip to have our wedding at this perfect venue.

We couldn’t have chosen a better wedding venue. From the minute we stepped foot onto the site, we knew this would be our place. The management team welcomed us and gave us a tour of the property. They very quickly answered all of our questions by email and gave us three amazing people as points of contacts. Carey, Melinde and Courtney made the process easy. The only thing I regret is not being able to do it all over again! I’d do everything the same and relive all the fun! Thanks Nolan for having an amazing team in place to make wedding days special!

Gruene Estate is the best and most gorgeous venue you will find in the Hill Country. The chapel makes for some gorgeous photos. The longhorns, horses, and deer were a huge hit with our guests. The overall look of the venue is absolutely perfect for any Texas wedding. The GE team was quick to respond to all emails quickly. They were accommodating when we needed to do a visit on a Sunday morning. The price of the venue includes tables, chairs, a ton of decor, and the services of a day of coordinator, Carey Millington. Because of the GE team and Carey, our wedding vision became a reality. LITERALLY- not one single thing went wrong on our wedding day. Another great thing about GE is that you can bring your own vendors. They do provide a list of vendors they've worked with before, but you're not obligated to use them. However, we did end up going with a few of their suggestions because they were great! Oh, and if you're wondering if you should stay at the historic houses onsite the night before or after you wedding, the answer is yes! They are super cute, clean, and the beds are really cozy. We were so happy to just walk through the fence and be "home" for the night rather than finding our way back to a hotel room.

My wedding was an amazing day. This venue was perfect for our day. This venue was loved by everyone in the wedding party as well as my guests. The staff was able to meet all my needs beyond my expectations. The wedding was a perfect day as I wanted and Gruene Estate allowed me to have the day of my dreams

Gruene Estate is breathtaking. I knew from the first second I arrived that I would have my wedding here. It is absolutely beautiful and shows how great this area of Texas is. All of our guests complemented the venue and truly enjoyed all of the amenities. I loved the lanterns, votives, and all the decorations they provided. They are always willing to work with you and make sure your day is perfect. I would not change one thing about my wedding because this place create the most magical night for us.

From the first tour walking the grounds with Melinde, our experience with Gruene Estates was exceptional. The property is gorgeous and is a must see in person. Having the wedding and reception in walking distance was great. The chapel is romantic and intimate. We wanted a small family affair for our wedding day and the staff made it happen. Special thank you to Courtney, our fantastic day of coordinator, who embraced our probably odd, relaxed and low-key attitude. She was like a part of our family. Seamless execution in our vision. Plus, we used some of the décor from Gruene for the tables and I loved being able to get ready in the house with my daughters and family. I could not be happier! I highly recommend Gruene Estate if you are looking for a Texas style rustic wedding! The pictures look amazing too! They have a variety of packages to choose from and various price points. Thank you Gruene Estates, Melinde, and Courtney

My husband and I recently used Gruene Estate as the venue for our big day. We loved the natural beauty that this venue exudes as well as the space for our guests to roam. Our guests loved the horses on site and got some pretty wonderful pictures out of the experience. The venue had some pretty great opportunities to use their decor as well as bring in our own. Thanks Gruene Estates!

We had our wedding at the beautiful Gruene Estate wedding venue. We had our wedding in October, which ended up being gorgeous weather, however we visited the wedding venue in all four seasons for meetings, tours, ect, and the venue to beautiful no matter the weather! Our wedding coordinator was Carey, and she was AMAZING. She handled everything with such professionalism and was on top of everything the day of. Whenever I had a question during the wedding planning process, someone was always available to email or text and their response was so quick. My day was perfect at Gruene estate. All of the event staff was great and super helpful as well!

Getting married at Gruene Estates was just one of our best decisions for our big day. We fell in love with the open chapel and stain glass windows in pictures and the in person viewing did not disappoint. The natural, rustic decor of the venue made for easy but beautiful decorating. We received many compliments on how elegant and gorgeous the venue was. The staff was friendly, helpful and nice to work with. Carey, our day of coordinator, was very informed and helped a great deal throughout the day and early in the planning process. The houses on the property are so adorable, cozy and an awesome way to prep for the upcoming day. We are so glad we chose Gruene Estates for our special day!

Gruene Estate was the absolute best decision we made when it came to where to get married. Everything was on point for how we envisioned our wedding. The bride and groom houses are by far the best thing for getting ready. So comfortable and perfectly placed because I never saw my husband while I was getting ready. The venues natural rustic charm made decorating a breeze and to this day we have had only praises regarding Gruene Estate. I first learned of them from a friend who is having her wedding there too. I am excited to get to enjoy this venue again.

My husband and I got married this past Memorial day. We could not have asked for a better wedding venue or team to work with. I was born & raised in upstate New York, my husband and I got engaged in July of 2016 then moved to New Braunfels in October of 2016. One of the reasons we had a lengthy engagement was that we were going back and forth where to have the wedding (NY or TX) but when I saw this venue on The Knot I just knew I had to go and see it for myself. After the tour and meeting the Gruene Estate staff we knew this was where we would say our "I do's" and I was so excited to show my NY friends and family the beautiful place where I call home. 　 Everything about this venue was absolutely PERFECT! From the breathtaking open air chapel (there's even a church bell to ring after the ceremony!!), the rustic chic bridal suite (perfect for getting ready photos), horses, deer & longhorn (which the children absolutely adored), fire pit & games (great to keep guest busy while taking wedding photos), the list could go on... I am so happy that we chose this as our wedding venue, our guest near or far all fell in love this this place. 　 Nolan, the General Manager and the Gruene Estate team were on top of everything leading up to our special day making sure everything ran smoothly. Also, Carey with BASH events and Courtney who was assigned to be my day of wedding coordinator took care of EVERYTHING, I seriously did not have to stress about anything because it was already taken care of. 　 A big thanks to Gruene Estate for making our wedding such a special and memorable day!

God truly answered my prayers when I came upon Gruene Estate!! The venue was beyond beautiful and was everything both myself and my honey wanted. All of the staff was so helpful, accommodating, and truly cared about what we wanted as a couple and how we wanted our special day to be. I couldn't be more grateful for all of Nolan's assistance and willingness to work with me and my schedule. The in house wedding planner that Gruene Estate provided upon my booking was also a dream come true, Carey my coordinator was so sweet and helped me more than I could have imagined; especially on my wedding day with all of her staff that were also provided.

I got married here June 2019. Carrie my coordinator helped me the entire way, anytime I had a question she was there to help. I am from out of town so having a coordinator made planning so much easier! The venue was gorgeous and I received so many compliments about it being the most beautiful wedding my guests have ever attended. We also rented the houses over night which was one of the main reasons I choose this venue, it was so nice to just walk up to the house and finally be alone with your new spouse. Overall you can’t go wrong with Gruene Estate, I am so glad I choose them!

Loved having our special day at Gruene Estates!! The entire process of planning was a breeze with the wedding coordinator. The day of our wedding there was a huge rain storm and the coordinator did an amazing job of insuring the party stayed on schedule. They continued to check in with us throughout the entire day and even after our wedding, they touched base to insure we had the best day ever. Which we did :)

This venue was perfect for my husband and I to say "I do" and celebrate with our friends and family! We loved not only the setup, atmosphere, and design, but the price, too! The staff is very friendly and helpful. They ensured we had our plan completed and walked us through every step of the way. They even provide decorations to help set up the big day that are beautiful and really tie into the design of the venue. I am so happy we decided to get married at Gruene Estate!!

This venue is BEAUTIFUL. Everyone at Gruene Estates was very easy to work with and are very organized. When booking with Gruene Estates, you get a day-of coordinator which is very helpful and ensures that everything will go smoothly on your wedding day. I wouldn't have had it any other way!

We got married at the Gruene Estate this past March and it was amazing. The venue needs very little decorating because it is stunning. Our families are still talking about how amazing the location was. The younger crowd loved that we did a s’mores bar at the fire pit. We rented the cabins on the property so our bridal party didn’t have to travel to a hotel after the wedding night. The cabins are beautiful!

Gruene Estates was the most beautiful venue. They were so amazing to work with. They were with me every step of the way. The day of coordinator not only helped me the day of, but throughout the wedding planning process. The getting ready cottages were just perfect. We all had plenty of room to spread out all of our stuff and get ready and the hairdressers had a perfect place to plug in all of the curling irons and things. I would recommend this venue to any bride!

We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! It was not only gorgeous but the staff took care of everything we could possibly need. I can’t recommend it enough!

Gruene Estates was the perfect setting for my wedding. It has a rustic charm and elegance about it that were everything I wanted! On the big day and each visit I was given the upmost attention and respect. The grounds were always in tiptop shape and continually improving. The only areas I think they could improve is by starting the Day-of-Coordinator and table/decor planning earlier. It was a month out, however I would have liked to have it planned a little earlier. However, with that said, the Day-of-Coordinator was extremely responsive and never let me feel forgotten! On my big day, due to rain, the venue had to be buttoned up a bit but it was still beautiful and I didn't even notice! Also, the Day-of-Coordinator, made me feel very taken care of on my wedding day and was flexible and accommodating to any changes in the timeline. Any issues she came to me with, she also brought a solution and I will be forever grateful! Thank you, Gruene Estates!

The Gruene Estate embodied what I envisioned in my dreams! The whole experience was great. From the first message inquiring information, to the final walk through, everyone was always punctual, polite and willing to help answer any question or concern that I might have. Both Carey and Stephanie were so reassuring about how great the wedding would be that after I met with them on the final walk through, I knew that we were in great hands and that we would actually get to enjoy the night! Having a day-of coordinator really made everything run smoothly! Our guests are still raving about how wonderful the whole thing turned out! Thank you, Gruene Estate, for opening up your gem of a place to us. God Bless!

There’s no way my dream wedding wouldn’t include Gruene Estate. I live in Ohio but dreamed of having my Texas wedding for this Texas lady! I knew that planning a wedding away from the venue wouldn’t be easy, but I was so wrong! Gruene Estate made every step so easy from a tour before booking to the big day! Katherine, Carey, Stephanie and Nolan were so easy to communicate with and kept me up to date with everything I needed. I fell in love with the natural beauty that GE offers! The open chapel is gorgeous and offered beautiful pictures that my guest loved! It’s been 3 weeks and I still get comments about the chapel especially the stained glass and ringing the bell! There was even entertainment for the kids at the wedding. They loved seeing real longhorns and horses, plus the games! Our reception was so special to us, our friends were just wowed with how relaxing the environment was! My husband was so excited about cigars and whiskey around the fire pit. While I loved the easy of meeting all our guest because of the layout! We had so much space but still felt close enough to talk to everyone. I had about 85 total guests who weren’t trapped inside a single space but could meander to the fire pit, by the game space, to the dance floor or even back to the chapel for their own photo op! Between the rustic decor, natural woods, and outdoor touches this venue was so easy to fall in love with. I opted for simple touches and did the decor myself! The hardest part was sticking to the theme, you can easily have a juxtaposition of natural outdoors and full elegance, or rustic beauty; really anything you can dream for an outdoor event!

This venue was perfect and amazing for our September wedding! Picturesque everywhere- even on a gloomy day! The staff did an amazing job, had contingency plans for any emergency and were so helpful and willing to lend a hand with any step throughout the wedding planning process. Gruene Estate is so helpful with finding other vendors, we used their list of preferred vendors and that’s how we found everyone! This day was beyond magical and it wouldn’t have been perfect without the amazing individuals and the amazing venue.

My husband and I got married this year at Gruene Estates Saturday, September 22, 2018. I had the greatest experience with this venue not only because of the beautiful hill country view but also because of the incredible staff and team they have at this property. The coordinators were always so quick to help me with anything that I needed and made sure that our day ran perfectly. One of my best friends is a wedding coordinator in the DFW area and helped the day of my wedding. She told me that she has never worked with a venue that was so quick to help with anything needed the day of the wedding. This venue has all hands on deck and I would recommend this place to any and all of my family and friends. I can promise you if you are looking for the perfect place to fit your rustic outdoor hill country wedding this place is the venue of your dreams. Thank you Gruene Estates for helping with one of the best days of our lives!

Don’t get me wrong, the venue is absolutely breath taking...that’s why we booked. If you are looking for a beautiful venue but with just alright communication, this is venue may be for you. I have nothing bad to say about the property, decor, etc. My three star review regards customer service and lack of communication and the coordinator, Carey Mills. From the beginning when we booked, we were under the impression we would be receiving a “day of coordinator”. That wasn’t the case. We received Carey, who was Director of Events/owner and event coordinator at Bash Events. Getting in touch with her was always a hassle and she was never available to talk, only one or two hours a week she set aside. Well, not sure about other brides but I work a full time management retail job and sometimes it’s hard to have time to talk in the middle of the work day. She was not very accommodating, and over the summer when we tried to have phone conversations, and a site visit at the venue she said it was her time off (for three months?) and she was unavailable. I never met her and then come to find out....the month of my wedding she wasn’t even going to be working my wedding. It was a relief because she hasn’t been helpful but also made me a bit more stressed because wait I have to explain everything again to a new person?!! Nope, Carey ensured me she would communicate everything needed to the day of coordinator. Well that didn’t happen because the day of she didn’t know timing of my violinist or where the boys would enter the chapel, our rain plan that we discussed. I had one of my bridesmaids call me and then communicate to her what I wanted. It caused more stress day of, then I needed. And I’m not sure what “day of coordinator” means to everyone else but I was under the impression it was someone to make sure things like signs were in proper placement, tables had numbers, etc. no they just will be in charge of the timeline. It costs extra if you want them to help you with set up. So be sure to ask. We would have paid the extra money had we known up front. Well, thankfully Stephanie the day of coordinator who actually worked my wedding was AMAZING and she was up for the challenge. But poor girl, Carey should have given her all information needed to be successful and that is not what happened. Stephanie you rock, and you made me at ease the day of, you even gave my husband and I a little pep talk and it was a pleasure having you there, thank you for all your help I know you really stepped up to the plate. All in all, my wedding was beautiful and I wouldn’t take any of it back, I am only writing this because I believe Gruene Estate should really consider who they have as main contact and email responder at their venue.

Gruene Estate was the PERFECT place for our June wedding! Not only is the venue beautiful but the the whole staff at Gruene Estate was so helpful. From the day I visited they were willing and able to help with every aspect of my wedding! By the day my wedding came around, I was so comfortable and able to relax because I knew that day-of-coordinator would take care of anything that needed to be settled. We were married in the evening and the weather was better than we could have imagined so the open air chapel and reception hall were perfect! I couldn't imagine having my wedding anywhere other than this venue! I HIGHLY recommend Gruene Estate to any and every bride!

Gruene Estate was amazing! The venue is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Everything turned out better than I could imagine. I would highly recommend.

My husband and I were married at Gruene Estate in June and it was absolutely perfect! We wanted a very laid back, stress free, fun wedding and that is exactly what we got. We live a couple hours away and knew it would be somewhat of a destination for many of our friends and family. We had a shorter 6 month engagement but the Gruene Estate team was very helpful in our planning and suggesting the perfect local vendors for our big day! They setup conference calls with us, made sure we knew exactly what decorations were available, help us develop our wedding details and timeline, and gave us many ideas/ tips through the process. They day of the wedding was very stress free, decorating went smoothly, and our onsite coordinator was on top of everything! The décor, farm tables, animals, yard games, stunning chapel, church bells, & chandeliers all helped perfectly capture the Texas summer ambience we envisioned. We got to sit back and enjoy the beautiful house and venue with all our loved ones. We chose to get married on a Friday night and our guests absolutely loved the Gruene Estate atmosphere and they still got to experience a full New Braunfels/ Gruene weekend. We got so many compliments! And we cannot wait to plan anniversary weekends in Gruene, reminisce about our big day, and visit the place that will always be so special to us, Gruene Estates!

I could not have imagined a better venue to host our big day! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. They were extremely detailed oriented and thought I’d everything. The venue it’s self was beautiful and even offered various decor pieces to utilize06/09. Our guests raved about the rustic Hill country experience they received, with the Longhorns/deer, open fields and the picturesque Texas sunset. The open air chapel was just want we were looking for. We felt very close with God during our ceremony and that was a priority for us. I look back on our big day with such happiness! I knew we made the right choice going with Gruene Estate.

As soon as we set foot on the property of Gruene Estate, my husband and I knew that this was the perfect place for us to be married. Throughout our reception, we got compliment after compliment on how gorgeous both the chapel and reception hall are! Having the longhorns out to pasture during the reception was a great photo-op for our UT alumni guests, and the wide-open nature of the reception area made for plenty of drinking, dancing, and picture taking throughout the night. The major selling point for this venue has to be the amazing staff. We had two wedding coordinators, plus a host of day-of staff, who were working with us from Day 1 to get all of our details organized. During our wedding day, our coordinator made sure that we always had a water and cold beer in our hands during picture-taking, and she was always one step ahead of any issue that I could’ve anticipated. Gruene Estate is a gorgeous venue that will seriously impress your guests - I can’t imagine getting married anywhere else!!

Nolan, Carey, and the rest of the staff at Gruene Estate made sure everything went smoothly on our wedding day. I did not have to worry about anything the whole day, as everything was perfect and punctual. In the time leading up to the wedding, they stayed in constant communication with me. The staff at Gruene Estate greatly surpassed any and all expectations we had. I will forever appreciate all the hard work they put in to our special day.

I had my wedding at Gruene Estates in May 2018 and absolutely loved it. 2 things really sold me about this venue: 1. The beautiful intimate chapel with gorgeous stained glass and plants and flowers growing all around it. Up a short path is a covered pavilion with farmhouse tables. It was so naturally beautiful that no tablecloths and very little decorations were needed which saved us in our budget. 2. There are 2 paint horses, several deer and longhorns, in a pasture next to the chapel and pavilion. We were married as dusk and this all made for stunning pictures. This location was absolutely unmatched by any other venues I reviewed. On top of the beautiful property, the coordinators with the venue, Carey and Stephanie, were fantastic. They are so easy to work with and it’s clear they really care about brides and grooms! Stephanie was our day-of coordinator and was incredibly attentive and on top of every detail. We had so much fun! This was our perfect Texas wedding!

We could not have asked for a better wedding experience with Gruene Estate! Our day was absolutely perfect and I wouldn't change a thing. It was so helpful to have a day of wedding coordinator to work with before the wedding and the day of, and to have decorations on hand at the venue. We also loved the charm of the chapel with the stained glass, and all of the outdoor areas. We were able to be relaxed yet have a beautiful wedding at the same time.

We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! Gruene Estate is the most beautiful place for a wedding!

An amazing venue and the day of coordinator helped make everything perfect!

Where to begin? Our wedding at the Gruene Estate was everything we wished for and more. We ended up renting the chapel, reception hall, and houses out for a Saturday evening wedding in March. The day went smoothly and all of the staff was there every step of the way to make sure we were taken care of. Savannah was our day-of coordinator was so helpful and I am so glad that a coordinator was included in the cost of the venue. We received so many compliments on the venue. We were lucky and had the venue for the whole weekend evening. It was also nice to have a place for family to stay on site. The newly remodeled house was SO GORGEOUS. Thanks again so much to Gruene Estate for making our day wonderful.

Gruene Estate is/was an absolute dream venue! I looked at so many other venues before seeing Gruene Estate and when we saw it for the first time me and my fiancé looked at each other with tears in our eyes because we knew instantly that we had found our place. The staff is AMAZING and the houses and grounds are gorgeous! Carrie helped us day of and I couldn’t have asked for better help that day! She was the best day of coordinator and made sure everything ran smoothly! I have zero complaints about this place we didn’t want to leave! Love Gruene Estate sooo so much for giving us our dream wedding!

Gruene Estate is family run and the staff is there to celebrate your marriage and make sure you and your guests have the best time! We toured so many venues where they wanted to nickle and dime you for every detail but Gruene Estate makes it about the bride and groom and not the bottom line. The open air chapel is gorgeous and made a beautiful back drop for our ceremony. Also on property is the reception pavilion with a screened in porch for buffets. The great thing about Gruene Estate is that the facility is so naturally pretty that you don't need much decoration. They have a storage shed of decorations that you can borrow if you'd like and the staff cleans it up at the end of the night so you don't have to! The old farm tables are gorgeous so you save on linen. You will find plenty of space, electrical outlets and light for your event. The property has 2 long horns that are gorgeous and very Texas; the guests loved them! The property also boasts a bride and groom cottage for getting ready which are comfortable and perfect picture back drops. Part of your rental fee goes towards working with a Day of Coordinator through Bash Events and the extra assist on the day of was appreciated! I can't rave enough about this beautiful venue!

I would give Gruene Estate 10/10 rating if I could! Planning a wedding in 6 months seemed a little hectic, but from day one they were very responsive, helpful and straight forward. The day of coordinator that they offer really helps a lot & any questions were answered in a very timely manner. We were looking for a very laid back venue that could accommodate our families & it was more than we ever expected. The chapel and reception area were beautiful & the in-house decor really gave it that extra touch. We are so happy that we chose Gruene Estate & would definitely recommend it to anyone that is looking for a more personal, laid back (if you want), and gorgeous venue.

Absolutely incredible! I have been to and in many wedding with a wedding coordinator barking at everyone, almost angry that people are having a good time and not listening. Not here! Stephanie kept us all on point in a very gracious, fun and friendly way! Our guests loved the venue and had great things to say about everything.

Gruene Estate is a beautiful location! We only rented out the chapel for the ceremony and had our reception elsewhere. Our ceremony was PERFECT! Our guests especially loved the 2 steers and stained glass. Everyone I talked to on the Gruene Estate team was professional and was timely with their responses. Nolan was on site with us the day of and made sure we had the perfect day. Even with smallest things like a cord for a cell phone to play music. 11/10 would recommend! Thank you so much Nolan and the Gruene Estate team! -The Freitas’

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding day than ours at Gruene Estate. The day went perfectly and all of the staff was there every step of the way to make sure we were taken care of. Our day-of coordinator was so helpful and I am so glad that a coordinator was included in the cost of the venue. Our guests keep talking about our wedding day constantly because they had the best time and couldn't believe we had found such an adorable venue. We were lucky and had the venue for the whole weekend (they only allow this once a month so if you can, jump on it!) and the newly remodeled house was SO CUTE. The beds were so comfortable I wish I could have taken them home. Thanks again so much to Gruene Estate for making our day the best.... if we could we would come back and get married again and again.

We had a great experience with the whole Gruene Estate team! Our wedding was in March, and we loved every minute. The venue itself is beautiful, and Nolan, Katherine, and Carey are great to work with. We were able to use many of the decor items that they already had at the venue, which helped tremendously with the aesthetic. The longhorns and the longhorn truck were an added bonus for this UT family! Carey helped us plan out every detail and was very responsive to all my questions. It rained on the day of the wedding, but we were able to still enjoy the full wedding and only missed a few small details. Carey and the team took care of moving everything and making sure the rain wasn't something the wedding party had to stress about. Guests are still raving about what a great party it was and how beautiful the pavilion looked. We loved this venue and this team and would recommend to anyone!

Gruene estates truly made our big day! They were very open and responsive to all of our questions and concerns! They helped walk us through everything we needed to make our big day special. Dealing with them was truly like dealing with close friends!

Choosing Gruene Estate for our wedding was a major reason that we look back on that day with such wonderful memories of how happy our guests were, how happy WE were, and some seriously gorgeous photos. This venue is the perfect Texas backdrop if you're looking for a laid back, rustic wedding that still provides a terrific canvas to dress it up or dress it down depending on the kind of wedding you're planning. The flexibility when it comes to choosing vendors was one of the major reasons I was drawn to holding the wedding here, as I began my planning while living out of state and hadn't moved to Texas yet. I needed some wiggle room for a lot of items, as certain things - like catering, DJ, and photographer - took a little longer as I couldn't meet with vendors as fast as someone that was in town. I appreciated the support of the staff at the venue, and I LOVE that they provide a day of coordinator. That took so much stress away and let me really enjoy the wedding with my new husband and friends/family that came to Texas to be a part of our wedding! The venue is stunning, the longhorns are THE BEST, and I wouldn't change one thing about our day. It's no surprise at all that this place is becoming so popular. Our guest were almost all from out of town and out of state, and what we wanted the most was to showcase everything we love about our new town. Mission accomplished.

Gruene Estate is truly a magic spot for a wedding. From the stained glass windows of the chapel to the horses in the pasture and even to the cozy cottages where you get ready, everything is perfect. The beauty of the space is only emphasized by how wonderful the people working there are. Not only did they hold our hands throughout this whole process, but they also made us feel comfortable and free enough to be ourselves on our day. We had so much to worry about, but they made sure that behind the scenes was seamless enough for us to actually take a moment and truly enjoy the day and each other. We're so thankful we chose to have our wedding there and even more grateful for everything they did to make it happen!

Gruene Estate was amazing! Our wedding here in September was a dream come true. The staff was very responsive and helpful with all of my questions and needs. The day of coordinator was above and beyond. All of my guests had the best time and thought the venue was so beautiful and in the best location!

We were over the moon with our experience at Gruene Estate for our wedding. Everything from the fairy tail chapel to the open-air reception pavilion to the perfectly timed arrival of longhorns on site added up to make the perfect wedding day for my groom and me. One of the most valuable assets Gruene Estate offers its brides is a day-of coordinator who assists with all the fine details, ensuring that not only I was able to relax on my wedding day, but my family and friends were able to as well. My mother-in-law says it was the best weekend of her life and I couldn't agree more. We would 100% select this venue again.

Couldn't of asked for better. They helped make the day amazing.

Gruene Estates is the way to go! The property is so beautiful. Our event coordinator was so helpful and organized. We could not have been happier with our day and our choice in venue.