I am so glad we had our wedding here! There were some unexpected construction changes leading up to the day and the venue team, Robbie/Valerie/Marcos/Lucy, were incredible. They were flexible, allowed last minute adjustments and extra tours, and did everything possible to make sure our wedding was a success. The space was beautiful and I really can't speak highly enough about the team. Thank you so much to The Jack Guenther Pavilion! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a downtown museum venue in San Antonio!
Jillian C.
5.0
My husband and I just had our wedding reception here a couple weeks ago and it turned out even better than we anticipated! We both immediately loved the space while touring wedding venues. The inside is spacious, but also feels cozy and intimate for our 200 guests as we didn't want just a giant room for everyone. The sculpture garden was a beautiful space for pictures and cocktail hour with such a cool atmosphere being right next to the river walk! Lucy and Daniel were so attentive and also very prompt with answering any little questions we had while planning our wedding. We highly recommend the Briscoe for any couple planning their wedding day! :)
Julie Y.
5.0
About this venue
The Jack Guenther Pavilion team can help you plan your much-anticipated wedding in San Antonio, TX. With customizable indoor and outdoor spaces, we will accommodate your space requirements, ceremonial style, food pallet, design aesthetic, and more! From the moment you say "yes" to the moment you say "I do," our expert staff will work closely with you to transform dreams into reality!
This venue perfectly combines history, culture, and art, setting the stage for couples to host an unforgettable celebration. It's found at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, where an array of historical event spaces display stunning sculptures and decor. The Jack Guenther Pavilion also provides guests with a one-of-a-kind experience for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, and receptions. Better yet, the dedicated staff at the venue have the expertise to create a seamless special occasion for couples, whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand soiree!
For large-scale ceremonies, The Jack Guenther Pavilion offers many indoor and outdoor spaces for you and your loved ones to celebrate to the fullest! The City Overlook Room, the McNutt Sculpture Garden, and the River View Room can accommodate 100 to 400 seated guests. Alternatively, the Gloria and Fully Clingman Education Gallery is perfect for smaller parties, holding up to 50 guests indoors. The property also contains various rental items, including banquet tables, chairs, and bistro string lights.
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Amenities
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Museum
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Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
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5.0
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Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe is a beautiful Riverwalk museum venue with a manicured sculpture garden ideal for photos and cocktail hour. Reviewers praised its cozy yet spacious layout for about 200 guests and its convenience for out-of-town visitors. Responsive, flexible staff handled last-minute changes and ensured a smooth event even in bad weather.
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Jillian C
5.0
6/26/2026
I am so glad we had our wedding here! There were some unexpected construction changes leading up to the day and the venue team, Robbie/Valerie/Marcos/Lucy, were incredible. They we...
re flexible, allowed last minute adjustments and extra tours, and did everything possible to make sure our wedding was a success. The space was beautiful and I really can't speak highly enough about the team. Thank you so much to The Jack Guenther Pavilion! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a downtown museum venue in San Antonio!
Julie Y
5.0
4/10/2025
My husband and I just had our wedding reception here a couple weeks ago and it turned out even better than we anticipated! We both immediately loved the space while touring wedding...
venues. The inside is spacious, but also feels cozy and intimate for our 200 guests as we didn't want just a giant room for everyone. The sculpture garden was a beautiful space for pictures and cocktail hour with such a cool atmosphere being right next to the river walk! Lucy and Daniel were so attentive and also very prompt with answering any little questions we had while planning our wedding. We highly recommend the Briscoe for any couple planning their wedding day! :)
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Caroline A
5.0
1/07/2025
This is the most beautiful venue on the Riverwalk and made special experience for our guests who were all from out of town. The entire team at the Briscoe was very responsive and a...
nswered my many questions in a timely manner. They ensured the day went smoothly despite having a rainy, cold day. Highly recommend this venue!
Jessica W
5.0
6/10/2024
Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe was the perfect venue for our wedding! We loved taking portraits in the museum and the garden is perfectly manicured. The location right on th...
e riverwalk cannot be beat, especially if you have a lot of out of town guests. I want to specifically thank their coordinator Daniel Gomez! Danny was such a joy to work with. He went above and beyond helping pass out dance floor props and even hyping us up during photos, he made sure everything was perfect and we are so grateful for his help.
Gracy H
5.0
12/13/2022
We had our wedding & reception here in the garden and first floor river room. It was an amazing venue with a great atmosphere! You really don't need a lot of decorations, it's so b...
eautiful on its own. The staff was super helpful and easy to work with! Highly recommend.
Julianna R
5.0
3/18/2020
I cannot tell you how in love I am with this wedding venue! This place was the PERFECT setting for our early spring wedding! I absolutely loved working with Roxy and she was so acc...
ommodating throughout the whole planning process! I was a bit nervous about the rain when we booked and they provided the most beautiful alternative option for us, which we utilized! Boy, was I glad that we did! Although the sculpture garden is picturesque, please do not ignore the City Overlook Room! This room was perfect and honestly made the ceremony more intimate feeling! I am completely blown away and it was honestly the best night of our lives!
Thank you so much Briscoe staff!
Laura G
5.0
10/07/2019
The Jack Guenther Pavilion was a wonderful wedding and reception venue! I highly recommend it!
Claudia S
5.0
10/02/2019
Super friendly, helpful, professional staff!
Kristen M
5.0
3/18/2019
This is an amazing venue located on a very nice stretch of the river walk. It has a lovely outdoor space, but for our January wedding, the simple yet gorgeous indoor space was the ...
selling point. Sylvia and Roxie are great to work with, and made sure to answer and questions that me or my vendors had. They even jumped in and helped when I was having issues getting a hold of a vendor. I HIGHLY recommend this venue!
Cathy R
5.0
7/10/2018
Excellent venue with the option to have both indoor and outdoor areas. We loved having the beautiful McNutt sculpture garden area for cocktails! The Pavilion was a wonderful pla...
ce for our daughter’s reception . It made for lovely memories.
Aaron M
5.0
2/01/2018
The venue is gorgeous. Excellent location in the center of downtown overlooking the riverwalk. Lots of natural light. The staff assisted in coordinating the different vendors and m...
aking sure the wedding was everything we hoped it would be. They were also able to work with us to stay within our budget. We would highly recommend having your wedding here.
Amanda M
5.0
7/29/2016
This venue was absolutely perfect!! The bride and groom were thrilled with the results. It's walking distance to popular hotels and is on the River Walk. The staff is also very hel...
pful!! I highly recommend. Thank you Jack Guenther Pavilion!
Therese P
5.0
5/16/2016
We wanted a place with windows and scenery and we sure did get it. Everyone enjoyed the location, the courtyard, & the river. It was a beautiful, beautiful place to get married. Th...
e only downside was the multiple vendors we used compared to having it a ballroom in a hotel. However, it was all worth it and wouldn't change a thing. It was too amazing. I suggest paying the extra $ and getting the courtyard.
Nadia I
5.0
4/30/2015
I got exactly what I had wanted in this venue - downtown on the riverwalk, not a hotel with an indoor and outdoor area that we could use.
The venue was beautiful, they gave as ma...
ny tours as I asked for, they were incredibly helpful throughout the planning process. Everyone loved how beautiful it was.
