Texas Federation Of Women's Clubs Mansion

que furniture, which really relieved so much stress around setting up our wedding. The staff, facilities, and the fact that they actually have parking made the entire planning process go very smoothly. We’re looking forward to coming back for our future anniversaries!

omeone to let us in the building for the event but on the day there was no one there. We were stuck outside while the event coordinator took over an hour to come let us in. Instead of having 2 and a half ours to set up and get ready, we only had less than an hour and a half. We were late to enter our reception and our guest were left waiting and bored. We had the venue booked for over a year and it was completely ruined due to their incompetence. We were promised a refund but still have yet to receive any news on how this has been handled. Just overall incredibly disappointed and sad.

gant, classy and sophisticated. We heard often that our wedding was "out of a fairy tale", seemed like a "movie" or allowed people to "live their Bridgerton dreams". They allow you to hire your own vendors vs. other venuess that have a food & beverage minimum of 20K+. There's a museum next door (Neill Cochran House Museum) that lets you rent out 40 parking spaces for $500 and the Mansion itself has a parking garage a 5 min walk down the road with 66 spots. The grand ballroom sat 245 guests in 60" rounds and 8' rectangular tables with ample space for our dance floor. During our cocktail hour our guests had the massive common spaces with couches and chairs to relax on. The beautiful outdoor spaces gave us incredible photo opportunities as well. The AC kept the ballroom at a comfortable temperature even on a 96 degree May afternoon. There's a built in stage for your band in the grand ballroom as well. All in all an incredible unforgettable venue!

our lives and everything was exactly how we imagined it would be. A some things we particularly enjoyed/noticed: 1. The space is so grand and regal, it looks great regardless of your guest count. We received so many compliments about how classy and beautiful the mansion was. The best part is because of how classic it looks, it doesn't need a ton of extra decoration. The building speaks for itself. It is great for photos, too. My wife's bridal portraits look incredible. 2. The parlor areas are perfect for cocktail hour and of course the ballroom was a hit. We put our DJ on the ballroom stage and worked well for what we needed. Our catering was on the other side of the room and the bar was in a little room off the ballroom. 3. One silver lining of COVID, I think the mansion used PPP money to update the furniture and build out the bridal suite. We loved the building when we viewed it in early 2020, but we did notice it looked a little lived in. The new furniture spruced it up a lot. 4. For Austin prices, we felt the mansion was pretty affordable. There aren't many places we found that were cheaper and we scoured a lot. But there definitely were several places a lot pricier. 5. Mari was always really nice and available for whenever we needed to swing by with vendors. Everyone and their aunt seems to want and an outdoors hill country wedding. That's fine, but we really enjoyed the timeless elegance of the mansion. It's close to downtown so, God willing, when normal times return, after parties are just 10 minutes away.

e Mansion was one of the first places we looked, and we decided quickly that it was absolutely worth every penny. I loved that I could bring in literally any vendors that I wanted (bar and caterer had to be insured/TABC, but no biggie) and didn't have to pick from a preferred list, though options were shared if we did not know where to start (helpful!). The day of the wedding, I genuinely can't think of a single thing that didn't go as planned with the venue; having an on-site person for our reception plus having Mari on call as well eased my mind greatly. We rented the tables and chairs through the venue as well, and they were all set up and ready to go - we had seating for 290 (some on the stage) and there was plenty of room, plus space for us to still have a dance floor without having to take down tables. I did not have a coordinator, so my family and I directly interacted with their on-site coordinator Mari many times in the year before our big day. She is an absolute delight - timely in her responses, constantly finding quick and wonderful solutions to the things that came up in the planning process, creating a floor plan and sharing many wonderful ideas were just a few of the things that made us so glad to be at the Mansion and teamed up with Mari.

! If you're looking for an elegant, affordable place, look no further! This place is the epitome of class! We received so many compliments on how gorgeous our venue was, and everyone loved strolling through the entire mansion throughout the night. Mari was very professional, and answered to all of my questions and requests. She made the process extremely simple, and made our stress that much less. I felt like Cinderella that entire night, and if I had to do it all over again, this place would still be IT! The Mansion was the highlight of our wedding, and I would recommend to any person getting married to have their wedding here!!!

, was so great to work with! It's a historic building with southern charms and so many of my guests commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was. Not only that but they allow outside catering so I was able to have New Fortune Restaurant cater an 8 course asian banquet and had an open bar for a fraction of what I would've paid elsewhere. Another great thing about the Fed is that it's in downtown Austin making if convenient for guests since it's only a 5 minute uber ride from their hotels instead of an hour bus ride to Dripping Springs. We absolutely recommend this venue for any bride who wants a unique venue with lots of character and charm rather than the typical hotel ballroom.

os are absolutely stunning. We can’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else!!

espite rain and high winds in the morning, the afternoon cleared and the staff had 110 chairs in place well before we arrived at 3pm. They whisked chairs into the ballroom for dinner without interfering with photo-taking or disturbing guests. The mansion layout allowed for cocktails and appetizers in the front; dinner and dancing in the ballroom; smaller but beautiful rooms for quiet conversations; a stairwell for group photos... and plenty of room for the bride and groom to get ready with their attendants. Mari was a great resource throughout the planning process, reduced our stress level, and allowed us to simply enjoy the most important day of our daughter's life. The parking was offsite by a couple blocks, but the small hike was inconsequential compared to the long drive in heavy traffic required for many Austin area venues. It was a great experience, from beginning to beautiful end.

have to add much to make for a stunning wedding. Our guests were so impressed and we received many compliments. We could not have been happier with our experience here. An added bonus is that my parents got married here 35 years ago so The Mansion is extra special to us and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

ding having a huge dance floor. We highly recommend this entire space!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

) through them! We enjoyed working with Mari and found her to be flexible and so willing to answer any and all of our questions. It was great to be able to drop off decor and supplies the day before, and the day of went as smoothly as we could have hoped for. The space is well made for a ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in the same location by having such a spread out facility. Overall, a wonderful experience!

ny indoors and everything went super smoothly! Mari was so helpful and accommodating our walk-throughs, rehearsal, managing our concerns, etc. Plus, she is an expert in this stuff so is really helpful when it comes to advice about the day. The ceremony (held in the gallery), cocktail hour (held in the parlors) and the reception (held in the ballroom) were beautiful and I highly recommend this venue to other couples!

e making payments themselves kind of frustrating. Other than that, the space was beautiful, the staff were extremely kind, and I have no regrets renting this space.

There are so many rooms which provide comfortable seating for quests, a nice cocktail hour environment, and really great opportunities for photos. Mari was a delight to work with and so very helpful. She is super nice and knowledgeable about all events at this location, and I was glad to have her input. I believe this is the best option for weddings and at a fair price.

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in the vendors we wished to employ for the different services,... like other facilities we inspected did. Our guests were stunned by the grandeur of the facility. We heard many exclaim that this was the perfect place for a wedding. And the staff are excellent. Very professional and extraordinarily supportive. We made several trips there to check on different aspects of the facility and were always received with a smile. In short, we could not have found a better place.

s perfect. Plenty of room, even had a separate room for baby-sitters for our many children. Thanks Mari! Pamela Vigil (mother of bride)

in the Grand Ballroom and then moved to the front Parlor and Library for cocktail hour while staff flipped the Ballroom for dinner and dancing. Having separate rooms for each event was really nice. Plenty of space and lots of nice spots for photos. Additionally, the staff, especially Mari, were incredible. Always available and ready to help answer questions. We felt very at ease from the moment we scheduled our tour. The Mansion is also a great option for couple's who want full control over the night - you can bring in your own food, drink, decor, DJ, (almost) anything you want you get to decide. We had an amazing night (Pok-e-Joe's catering, Whole Foods flowers, John David Wedding photography, Hill Country DJ), and the Mansion made it infinitely more special. Thanks TFWC!!

nty of space to accommodate a big group, but the layout doesn't feel cavernous for smaller crowds. We had 160 people and it felt great in the space. Our biggest priority was finding a venue that was all indoors so we wouldn't have to worry about Austin's unpredictable weather. We're so glad we did because it was 83 degrees for our February wedding, but our guests (and us!) were all perfectly comfortable. The classic building and decor requires little decoration, but still felt contemporary. This really saved us from high rental costs for furniture or additional floral. Most of all, Mari and her team are SO easy to work with. Everyone is always responsive and thoughtful, and accommodated multiple site visits and periodic questions. I can't recommend this venue enough, we were so happy with this choice.

d steer me in the right direction on what to do. They allow any vendor, you can supply your own alcohol, and they have tables and chairs available to rent for low cost. Highly recommend!

op this is not it, but if you're looking to be budget conscious and don't mind booking your own caterer, staffing company, rentals etc this venue is easy to work with and helped us save money. The building itself it also beautiful. Lovely reception hall where we also did the ceremony. Tons of space in the rooms up front for the cocktail hour while the staff flipped the ceremony/reception space. I would highly recommend this venue.

at could fit 250+ people comfortably, and there's a surprising lack of venues in downtown/central Austin that can accommodate that number and also allow you to bring in your own vendors. An added bonus, the Fed is run by a nonprofit- you can feel good about where your money is going (and the tax-free charges are pretty nice, too). The front rooms and ballroom are gorgeous and full of character, fun for out-of-town visitors. Yes, parking in the immediate area is a little tight, but there's a garage less than two blocks away that's included when you book the venue. They also have their own tables and chairs available for rental. While you CAN bring in your own, the Fed will set up their tables and chairs ahead of time, saving you valuable time and manpower on the day-of. We loved being so close to our church (St. Austin) and campus, and the proximity to downtown made continuing the festivities super easy. Beautiful venue, would definitely do it all over again!!

They provide reception furniture at a low cost. This was especially helpful because it meant I didn't have to go through the trouble of researching a rental vendor. The venue is gorgeous, elegant, historic and unique, but also affordable. It's a huge space with a beautiful wood floor ballroom with picturesque windows and a lovely stage. We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom and I loved the soft lighting. The front of the house was a great venue for our cocktail hour. Our guests gushed over this place. It really was a dream come true!