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Limestone walls, massive silos, oak doors, chandelier lighting… nestled in the Hill Country is our one-of-kind Tuscan-styled villa that is certain to win your heart over as the perfect location for your special event. River Rock Event Center offers unique indoor and outdoor settings that allow you to feel as though you are far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, while in reality, it’s just a short drive from San Antonio for you and your guests, in Fair Oaks Ranch, TX.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Brewery & Distillery
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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4.2
out of 5.016 reviews
Worst experience ever! Janice cannot remember anything she says and does not keep her word about anything. I had everything planned with the original venue manager and then 7 days ...
before my wedding Janis fired her and changed everything! Accused my family of not paying for things we had already paid off and just started making up random charges. She would not move decorations or potted plants on the patio as we were promised before. DO NOT BOOK HERE. I was so stressed and cried so much before the wedding I just wanted it to be over already. This place is a nightmare!
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River Rock Event Center
35 Reviews
Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
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Located in Fair Oaks Ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country just minutes from San Antonio, Boerne or Austin. Experience nature's natural ambiance and tranquility in our picturesque, country setting.
We provide several indoor and outdoor settings for you ceremony and reception. Property can accomodate up to 350 people and we also offer two historical guesthouses for your out of town guests.
We also have more intimate rooms that are perfect for a bridal shower or rehersal dinner.
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Quality of Service
4.1
Responsiveness
4.1
Professionalism
3.9
Value
4.1
Flexibility
4.0
4.6
Yasi
Beautiful place, very lovely . Can't wait for my big day!!
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0.5
Nikki
WORST VENUE EVER!!!! BRIDES BEWARE!!!! If I could place everything I wanted in here, I would. Unfortunately, I'll keep it short. Janis is rude, unprofessional, unorganized, and forgetful. Contract was signed a year in advance, yet new owner (Janis) changed everything. She promised us things in March when we 1st met such as linens and set-up included and booking our own security. Days before the wedding, she began to try to charge us for these items and tell us we couldn't book our own security. Once we questioned her via email, Janice NEVER responded to anything after receiving the remaining balance and more. Janice even changed things on the day of and tried to tell others vendors how to do their job. Asked us and vendors to be out by 1130 so she could be home. If you book this venue, good luck. My advance to others is to record conversations and get everything on paper. Because if not, she'll forget and will make you pay. It is honestly sad due to the venue being so gorgeous. I wish no bride to have to deal with these people or venue on the biggest day of their lives.
I just got married here on December 15th and had the pleasure of working with Maggie. Maggie was phenomenal to work with and was always there to answer my questions with a smile. S...
he has amazing customer service and truly puts her customers first. I would recommend River Rock Event Center to any couple that is wanting to find a gem of a venue. The venue itself is gorgeous and definitely has a very cosy feel to it, it doesn't feel like the typical cookie cutter venues you have nowadays. I highly recommend River Rock and working with Maggie.
This venue is amazing all the way around. From the stunning outdoor views, the beautiful rustic features, to the incredible service, we could not be any happier with the way our we...
dding day went! If you want a venue where you have to bring few things in, but still have a very beautiful wedding, this place is for you. They include linens, dinnerware, and even have furniture and accent pieces to choose from. The staff was a blessing! On such an important and hectic day, you need good people and River Rock Event Center certainly has them! Thank you Susie & Maggie for everything!! - Kori & Jon
River Rock Even Center is a great place to have an event! Beautiful outdoor patio with great landscaping. Interior has nice décor with a good feel. Susie was wonderful to work wi...
th. She and her staff did an amazing job serving our guests! I would definitely recommend this place for your next gathering.
I visited River Rock in May seeking a location for the rehearsal dinner for my son's upcoming wedding. The relaxed setting in the country atmosphere, the personal attention, the be...
autiful settings inside and out immediately convinced me I had found the right place!
Maggie and Susie provided individual attention whenever I had questions in the months preceding the event. Making suggestions of bartending services and caterers as well as room layouts as the number of guests changed. They were there the night of the dinner making sure we had everything we needed.
Our guests were thrilled and couldn't stop complimenting us on the wonderful evening they enjoyed at River Rock. Even those from the area said they were going to look for a reason to hold an event at River Rock!
This venue is beautiful and amazing! The owners were wonderful and gracious! We couldn't believe how intimate and stunning the outdoor grounds were!
Wonderful! From the moment we entered the banquet room and saw the gorgeous huge stone fireplace and lovely chandeliers illuminating the room we knew it was going to be a special e...
vening! This was the perfect venue to host our Hill Country winter event. We dined, we danced, we laughed, we wanted the night to never end. It was a stellar Texas evening! Not only is the setting historic, charming, and magical, but the staff was supportive and energetic in helping to create an extra special memory for our guests. Many thanks to Susie and Maggie and all their other helping hands! I strongly recommend the River Rock Event Center if you want your party to be beautiful, unique, and a one-of-a-kind experience that your guests will remember forever.
The River Rock is the perfect venue! It is absolutely lovely--a beautiful rustic setting with incredible vistas. All the features--the silos, the koi pond, the oak trees--added to ...
a sense of being totally removed from city hubbub, so that everyone could just enjoy the scenery and sense of peacefulness. That feeling of being removed from it all starts before you even reach the building itself: there are dozens of beautiful deer around the property. Susie was a pleasure to work with, always attentive and a very calming presence. We highly recommend River Rock!
The most beautiful back drop and staff to accommodate your dream wedding! I couldn't have been happier! It was absolutely picturesque! From the weather and trees to the deer and...
the lights down low with the candle lit ambiance! Everything I hoped and dreamed of! I strongly recommend River Rock and Susie and Maggie for your wedding or event!
River Rock Event Center is the perfect place for a wedding. The venue itself is gorgeous - there's a rustic elegance that's hard to find elsewhere. All our guests were so impressed...
with the beauty of the venue. Also, the staff at River Rock were so friendly and accommodating. Susie and Maggie were so involved with making sure the wedding turned out exactly how we imagined it. I highly recommend this venue!
This venue is absolutely stunning.. Their website truly doesnt do them justice but the moment I walked in I was blown away at the overall atmosphere of the whole place. Even with n...
o decorations I still thought it was amazing and I knew I wanted to book it.
The owner/manager is a very sweet woman. Sometimes she is a little more opinionated that I would like but she means well. I do wish they were a little more organized in the way they present the break down of the contracts because there was definitely some unwanted confusion right before the wedding. To avoid that I would just be sure to be prepared with any questions you have and get a specific break down of every cost (as I would assume most contracts for venues are) prior to signing any contract or writing a check. I hope that they become more organized in the way they present everything and have a more organized package to present in the future because this venue is amazing.
Even with that last minute stressfulness I will say I dont regret it one bit. The beauty of the venue makes up for it a million times. All of the staff for the most part is one family and friends and on the day of and the rehearsal (yes we loved it so much we had everything there) they worked very hard to ensure everything went smoothly and it turned out great!
One major plus is that they let us come in (pending no other events that week) and set up days before the wedding which for the bride who is pulling off a wedding only with the help of family and friends and no planner or coordinator that is heaven sent!
Great venue I say check it out if you are looking for "Rustic Elegance" that is truly in touch with nature!
Absolutely everyone who attended the wedding couldn't get over how lovely the venue was. I was going to do an outdoor ceremony, however we had rain all week. We were able to easily...
relocate inside :)
DO NOT BOOK THIS VENUE! They are completely dishonest. When I signed with them, I was told they could do my X amount of guest for X amount of dollars, but they would not put it in ...
writing because "they don't do things that they. They do it customized based on your budget." That is bull. Do not believe it from Dixie Howell, she is a sales person and only interested in your money. When I contacted the owner, I was telling her my predicament about being charged 35% more than originally quoted (yes, you read that correctly, 35% more), so which she replied, "WELL, I'M NOT GOING TO JUST SIT HERE AND TALK ABOUT DIXIE BEHIND HER BACK." Great customer service. To top it off, when we had to find another venue, because we simply could not afford what they were charging, they refused to give us our $1000.00 deposit back, saying "we signed the contract." DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR MONEY. YOU WILL REGRET IT.
I absolutely love the atmosphere at the River Rock Event Center! We worked with Dixie Howell and she was an absolutely wonderful coordinator! We were able to customize what we want...
ed to eat, the look, the location of the ceremony, etc! They were great with communication and I never felt as though anything else was more important than what we wanted for our guests! Definitely made us feel as though we were more important than our business! Everything was customized for us and what we wanted.
Open air, casual but elegant, natural beauty, doesnt need a whole lot of decoration;coordinator is not very hands-on and a little unorganized. She was not even present for the rece...
ption (only the caterering staff was there).
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30260 Saratoga Lane, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX
River Rock Event Center