Vuka

My partner and I got married at Vuka Collective/Impact Hub on North Lamar on February 15th, 2020 and it was the perfect venue for our party! We loved it's industrial feel, and that it had a variety of seating areas for folks to lounge around...all included in the package! We worked closely with Ashley to coordinate the space layout and Jasmine to oversee the drink menu/service staff. They were professional and helpful, and I would highly recommend this space for any party or reception.

After looking for months none of the venues were really jumping out to us and then we got to Gather Monroe and instantly fell in love with the south Austin/eclectic vibe! Not only is it a unique space with a beautiful outdoor area for a ceremony the Gather Monroe team was such a dream to work with. I probably sent a million and one emails and they always were there to help with everything. Ash and Ryan are the best! We have already received so many texts about how much people loved our venue!

We chose Gather (North Lamar) for our wedding reception because we loved the natural and organic feel of the space. It was decorated enough that we didn’t feel like we had to add much to make the space match our aesthetic. All the folks we worked with from Gather were professional, friendly, and easy to work with (shout out to Catherine, Ashley, and Ramona!) We loved how everything turned out and many of our wedding guests came up to us throughout the event telling us how beautiful everything looked.

We had our wedding at the Monroe location on 2-16-19. We’d been looking at a few different venues but from the minute we walked into Gather, we knew this was the venue for us -- that backyard and those tree light fixtures are a dream. The venue came with so much beautiful décor and furniture already that we had to rent/buy minimal items to make the space look how we wanted. It’s also a huge help that they set up their furniture the way you want it so you don’t have to worry about doing it yourself. Ash and Adam were amazing to work with, accommodated every request we had, and kept reassuring us every step of the way (including lots of late night pep talk from Adam). During the wedding, Preston was onsite the entire time to handle any issues that came up (none did!) While we were worried about not having a large prep kitchen for the catering or a big designated parking lot, everything came together beautifully on our wedding day without any hiccups. Our very traditional family loved the venue and couldn’t stop commenting on how beautiful it was. Gather was absolutely the perfect place to celebrate our special day and we’re so glad we picked this venue.

My husband and I were married in Vegas but wanted to host an Austin reception to celebrate with our friends and family here. Our theme was a west Texas/Marfa/desert feel and the second we walked into Vuka, we knew we had the right place. Vuka provides tables, chairs, a shuttle service, and an unbeatable vibe. Our coordinator had some difficulty reaching Vuka staff to answer vendor questions, but other than that, Vuka was the perfect venue.

I want to start by saying we had a fabulous wedding at Vuka and the space was perfect for us! The venue was close to downtown and they provided shuttle service for our guests which was very helpful. It really helped our budget being able to bring in all of outside vendors and they do not have any restrictions.The week of the wedding they were very flexible and allowed us to setup everything the day before. We were also able to store stuff which made the day of so much easier. During the wedding all the staff seemed to communicate very well and we didn't run into any issues or at least nothing that was brought to my attention. Unfortunately the planning process leading up to our day was not as smooth. Trying to get responses from the venue coordinator was like pulling teeth. I had to send numerous emails and text them to finally get an answer. I honestly think the job is too much for one person to handle. They were also making a lot of changes to the building including moving the stairs, adding walls, adding new decor, etc. and we were not informed of these changes until going back to do another walk threw. I was planning from another city so it was a big shock when I walked in to see all the updates. I asked them to please keep me in the loop on any additional changes and to send over pictures once it was complete. They were apologetic but I never received additional updates. The venue says it can hold 200 people which I think is a stretch but you might be able to make that work for a dinner. If you are planning a wedding I would suggest around 100 people to ensure you have space for the DJ, dance floor, buffets, etc. Overall it was a great day for us but they have some service issues to improve on. I till recommend this venue for your wedding as it so unique and really has an Austin feel to it. If you want an out of the box option for your wedding Vuka is a perfect option.