Willow Ridge

Your private plateau above the Guadalupe River

New Braunfels, TX

Texas Hill Country

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Amenities

Guests comfort

Helpful staff

Amazing venue and staff! Had the most amazing wedding here.

Kristin C.

5.0

Willow Ridge was the first venue I toured and I just knew it was the perfect place for me. When we just stepped on the property we were welcomed by the most friendliest people! What really sold us on Willow Ridge was the amazing views from the ceremony site, as well as all the amenities that Camp Fimfo had to offer. We had lots of guest travel from out of town and stay at the resort and were so pleased. All the wedding party and family members of the bride and groom also stayed at the resort! This made our wedding weekend extra special by allowing us to spend all weekend with our closest friends and family. Bev and Jody played huge parts in our love for Willow Ridge. We met up with bev and jody many different times for tours and meetings, and it felt like just sitting down with friends and talking. They always listened to our questions and comments and had answers for it all. They helped book all of our cabins for the wedding week as well as were always on sight to help everyone! Our wedding day was beautiful and stress free! The team at willow ridge is one of a kind and you can not pick a better place to have your wedding!

Clay H.

5.0

Bev Mahnke

MANAGER

Typically responds within 24h

Willow Ridge is a wedding venue located in New Braunfels, Texas. Perched atop a plateau overlooking the Hill Country and the stunning Guadalupe River, you can take in the splendor of the Texan countryside, creating the ideal setting for a dreamy ceremony or reception. This is truly a one-of-a-kind space boasting spectacular vistas and unique amenities for your wedding day. Facilities and Capacity Willow Ridge is an all-in-one venue, providing ceremony and reception spaces as well as lodging. You will be met with clean, neutral décor and a wide, airy space that is perfect for decorating to your own specific wishes, in order to make the day even more uniquely 'you'. You can host loved ones in the great hall, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows which open up and lead out to the first of two patio spaces. The vaulted ceiling, complete stylish chandeliers and exposed wooden beams, brings a rustic, cozy feel to the space, contrasting with the contemporary windows. The end result is a timeless, welcoming atmosphere. You and your loved ones can take in the beautiful rolling hills and endless skies surrounding Willow Ridge from the outdoor fireplace, adding a touch of warmth and romance during cocktail hour. There are two cabins available for day-of preparations and festivities.Since our venue is located within Camp Fimfo, your guests can stay right on-site at cabins which lie only a short walk from the venue, guaranteeing privacy and ease of access. Services Provided The dedicated team provides bourbon, cigar, or mimosa services upon request, while the Airstream Bar will keep your guests well-watered during the day. Bar and beverage packages are entirely customizable in order to suit your budget and tastes. Let the team at Willow Ridge assist in your special day and give you and your sweetheart an unforgettable wedding experience.

3+ years in business

Speaks English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

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

Backyard

Ballroom

Garden

Mountain

Park

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Bar Rental

Planning

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

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Meet the team

Bev Mahnke

Manager

Bev Mahnke is our Wedding and Event Manager at Willow Ridge. She has over 25 years experience in the Wedding Industry including planning, management and consulting. She also managed two high end flower shops in San Antonio where she worked with Brides to design the florals for their Big Day. A Texas Native, she is passionate about weddings and all the details that go into making the event one to remember. A spiral thinker and the Queen of Plan B, she's the one you want on Team Bride!

5.0

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7 reviews

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Willow Ridge is a gorgeous new venue with stunning ceremony views and on-site amenities including cabins for weekend lodging and getting-ready spaces. Reviewers praised the friendly, attentive staff and bartenders for making planning and the wedding day stress-free. The venue handled setup/teardown, offers customizable seating and a full bar.

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Kristin C

Amazing venue and staff! Had the most amazing wedding here.

Response from Willow Ridge

Congratulations! Thank you so much for choosing Willow Ridge to celebrate your big day. We...

’re so honored to have been part of it, and our team loved helping bring your wedding to life. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

Clay H

Willow Ridge was the first venue I toured and I just knew it was the perfect place for me. When we just stepped on the property we were welcomed by the most friendliest people! Wha...

t really sold us on Willow Ridge was the amazing views from the ceremony site, as well as all the amenities that Camp Fimfo had to offer. We had lots of guest travel from out of town and stay at the resort and were so pleased. All the wedding party and family members of the bride and groom also stayed at the resort! This made our wedding weekend extra special by allowing us to spend all weekend with our closest friends and family. Bev and Jody played huge parts in our love for Willow Ridge. We met up with bev and jody many different times for tours and meetings, and it felt like just sitting down with friends and talking. They always listened to our questions and comments and had answers for it all. They helped book all of our cabins for the wedding week as well as were always on sight to help everyone! Our wedding day was beautiful and stress free! The team at willow ridge is one of a kind and you can not pick a better place to have your wedding!

Response from Willow Ridge

Congratulations, and thank you for this wonderful review! There’s nothing better than walk...

ing onto a property and just knowing it’s the one. We’re so glad your out-of-town guests, wedding party, and family could all stay at Camp Fimfo, making it a full weekend together. A stress-free wedding day is exactly what we hope for every couple. We’ll pass your kind words along to Bev and Jody. They’ll love hearing that your meetings felt like sitting down with friends. Thank you for choosing Willow Ridge, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Camp Fimfo!

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Hannah K

My husband and I had our wedding here June 15, 2024 and it was an absolute dream!! Willow ridge is a gorgeous venue and Bev, the venue manager, is the absolute BEST person to work ...

with I cannot praise her enough!! She is so sweet, accommodating, and helpful and truly helped me with the wedding of my dreams! I am so thankful we chose Willow Ridge! Not only is the venue amazing but having access to Camp Fimfo was so cool and so much fun as well! Candice, our bartender, was amazing as well! We had a great at our drink tasting where she curated the exact drinks we were wanting for our signature drinks! Overall have your wedding or event here, you will not be disappointed!! (Thank you again Bev you are the best <3)

Response from Willow Ridge

Hannah - Thank you so much for the awesome review! I so enjoyed working with you and am b...

eyond delighted that it was the wedding of your dreams! Best of luck to you both and the next time you're at Camp Fimfo for the weekend, come by and say hello! Love you guys! Bev

Elly S

I had my wedding back in September, Bev their wedding venue coordinator was absolutely amazing and very accommodating. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the view is stunning. O...

ur wedding pictures and video just came back and I am so happy with how they turned out. In addition, the venue comes with many add on's. My husband and I loved that the venue seating was customizable as they had different table options and seating arrangements. We also liked that they had a complete bar service. The bartenders were absolutely amazing and made amazing drinks the entire reception. For our signature drinks they made the best Margaritas, one regular and one spicy that were an absolute hit. You can't go wrong with this venue. The community and staff are what truly makes this place so warm and welcoming.

Response from Willow Ridge

Elly, congratulations to you and your husband, and thank you for such a sweet review! We’r...

e so happy your photos and video turned out beautifully. Those views are hard to beat. It’s great to hear the flexible seating let you set things up just how you wanted, and we’ll be sure to tell our bartenders their regular and spicy margaritas were a hit. We’ll share your kind words with Bev too. Thank you for recommending Willow Ridge!

Lori M

Believe it or not, when we booked the wedding venue in March the construction on the building and grounds were not completed! But thanks to Beverly Mahnke, our bride & groom walked...

to their destination in the most beautiful outdoor venue we have ever seen! Beverly was a person you didn't say no to and she made all our wishes come true! She completed the venue and we had the best wedding ever in October! She took care of the contracts, the place we stayed there at Willow Ridge, the catering for rehearsal dinner, the transportation (golf carts), the liquor, the staff for the waiting service, the Air Streamer where our pizzas were cooked and many other items we had on our list. She was intimately involved in both nights of our celebration and made it a memorable night for us all. We cannot thank her enough for all that she did above and beyond and count her as a professional person, who became a personal friend. Willow Ridge is a venue you should consider if you are looking for a magical evening.

Response from Willow Ridge

Hi Lori, thank you so much for this beautiful review! It’s special to know you trusted us ...

before the finishing touches were even in place, and we’re so glad the outdoor ceremony space was everything you hoped for. From the rehearsal dinner and the Airstream pizzas to the golf carts and the bar, it sounds like it was a full celebration from start to finish. Bev will be so touched to read this. Hearing that she became a friend along the way is the best thing we could ask for. Thank you for recommending Willow Ridge!

Alyssa Q

This venue just opened in this past summer, we were one of first 20 weddings. The venue coordinator, Bev Manke, was an absolute treat to work with. She was on top of her game the e...

ntire planning process. We booked right after the New Year. Of course, as the months go by, changes were made not only on our end, but also the venue’s as they finalized their pricing and details before opening. Bev communicated about everything well, even hopping on calls with us and allowing us to see the venue again before the final walk-through to really solidify everything for us. For the day-of, we appreciated the getting-ready cabins so much. It was nice to be able to relax and get ready all in one place the morning of, and right before the ceremony. They also acted as home-bases for both the bride and groom. Because the venue and getting-ready spaces all opened at 8am, we were able to get everything set up and ready with time to spare. It was one of the major reasons we chose Willow Ridge. The bar had to be through Willow Ridge. Bev was extremely accommodating for changes to the bar menu and making sure we were happy with everything offered. Our bartenders were the absolute sweetest and the drinks were just as good. Everything about the venue was beautiful, from the ceremony space, to the inside reception area. The venue handled set up and tear down of all chairs and tables. Big shout out to Ryan and Noah for helping with that as well as being valet. They did fantastic. We did not have a lot of decor, but we did that on purpose to allow the venue’s beauty to speak for itself. The space can fit 200 people, but we had 90 people attend and it felt like the perfect amount of space for a party that size. Anything bigger would have been overwhelming for us, but we mostly stayed inside for the reception, with only a few people going out and hanging on the covered patio. Overall, our experience with Willow Ridge was an 11/10.

Response from Willow Ridge

Hi Alyssa, thank you for this wonderful review, and congratulations! It means so much to h...

ave been part of your day as one of our very first weddings, especially while we were still settling into our new space. We’re thrilled the getting-ready cabins and the early access gave you a relaxed morning, and that your 90 guests had the right amount of room to celebrate. We love that you let the venue’s natural beauty speak for itself. We’ll share your kind words with Bev, our bar team, and Ryan and Noah, since they’ll be so happy to hear it. An 11/10 is the best compliment we could ask for. Thank you for choosing Willow Ridge!

Dawn Z

My son and his bride just had their wedding here this past weekend and it was incredible! This venue was amazing from the breathtaking views of the hill country to the magical at...

mosphere inside. All of our guests commented on how beautiful it was. It is an incredible setting for an outside ceremony and then continuing inside or under the pavilion for the rest of your reception. One of the most beneficial aspects of having your wedding here is working with Bev Mahnke, the wedding and events manager, who works with you every step of the way. She is on top of everything to ensure your wedding goes smoothly as well as managing you and your guests staying on the property. Yes, staying on property is another added benefit, making it a full weekend experience together with your family and friends. You are in great hands with Bev. Also, everyone on site is so friendly and will cater to your specific needs. I would highly recommend this property if you would like your wedding in the hill country; you will not be disappointed.

Response from Willow Ridge

Hi Dawn, thank you for sharing such a lovely review! Congratulations again to your son and...

his bride. We’re so glad the Hill Country views and the setting made the day feel magical for your whole family and all your guests. We’ll pass your kind words along to Bev. She loves helping couples bring their plans to life and making the whole weekend easy for everyone staying with us. Thank you for recommending Willow Ridge, and we hope you’ll come back to visit soon!

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520 Whitewater Way, New Braunfels, TX

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