Texas Federation Of Women's Clubs Mansion

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.

Mari!). We were able to bring in our own vendors too, which was a plus, but they provided us with some great recommendations.

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.

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!

process helping us coordinate with our vendors. She gave us excellent recommendations and her expertise played a huge role in making our day a success.

e books assured us most of her invitees would be on vacation in July, but when guest number 300 RSVP’d, we rested in the assurance that everyone would have a seat while every dancer would have room to Wobble. Mari was a delight to work with throughout every phase of the planning; she was not only professional, but flexible and hospitable, like the southern manor she represents. At the end of the night, we had future brides saying they can’t wait to book the venue, and young married couples regretting they hadn’t checked it out. The Mansion is definitely the best “bang for your buck” in Austin!

rentals, etc...which could end up being really pricey and gives you less control; or B) were just an empty room in a venue that wasn't really intended to hold weddings and would require a lot of work to plan/organize/make wedding appropriate. We finally came across the TFWC mansion and from the instant we walked in the front doors, we knew we had found our place. The building is truly stunning and has so much charm and character. We worked with Mari who is so sweet and knowledgeable. She has seen a lot of events/weddings take place here, so she has a lot of great advice. She was always very easy to reach when we did have questions. We rented the whole house and held our ceremony and reception in the grand ballroom (big blue room at the back of the house), with a cocktail hour/room flip in between. During the cocktail hour/room flip, our guests went back to the front of the house, where we had passed hors d'oeuvres and wine/beer/cocktails. I can't imagine a more perfect venue for us than the TFWC mansion. We were so, so pleased with how everything came together and absolutely recommend this venue to others.

n the cake is the fact that you get to pick all your own vendors and are able to save a ton of money on alcohol since it's byob, so you just need bartenders :) Mari was our venue coordinator, and she was always quick to respond, allowed me to come see the venue numerous times between booking and the big day, and coordinated the chair and table rentals (even after I realized I had just missed the date I was supposed to order by), basically, Mari was wonderful! The only thing I wish was allowed, was if we could have left some of the bigger props until the next morning to pick up, but everything had to be out by the end time of your reserved hours (this is probably because they host so many weddings though, and often have one the next day, so it totally makes sense). Overall, it was a dream venue right in the heart of Austin!

, etc. We thought the price was reasonable for the location.