Dreamy Hill Country Wedding Shoot at Camp Lucy

Bride and groom kissing inside Camp Lucys Ian Chapel surrounded by greenery, a pastel colored hanging floral installation and glowing candles
Photo: Anna Kay Photography | Venue: Camp Lucy | Event Planning + Design: Scarlet Rose Events | MUAH: Level 12 Salon

Escape the hustle and bustle of Houston and join us in the beautiful Texas Hill Country for this romantic style shoot at Camp Lucy! The stylist for this shoot, wedding planner Scarlet Rose Events, honored Camp Lucy’s rich history with a delicate color palette of subtle blues, pinks, and creams to complement the gorgeous stonework at Ian’s Chapel (a restored Catholic church imported from Vietnam) and the natural, lush greens of the hill country. Anna Kay Photography brought our shoot to life with its signature style of capturing architecture and creating a soft, inviting atmosphere. 

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4 Gorgeous Texas Hill Country Wedding Venues

Photo: Christina Carroll Photography | Venue: Camp Lucy

Spanning 10,000 miles of rolling hills dotted with winding rivers and sparkling lakes, the Texas Hill Country is one of the state’s—and, more recently, the entire nation’s—favorite spots for easygoing, elegant, fun-filled destination weddings. And it’s easy to understand why. First, there’s the expansive green landscape, which becomes a riot of color each spring when Indian paintbrushes, buttercups and much-beloved bluebonnets cover the gentle rises of this scenic region. Then there are the quaint towns, filled with gracious inns, lovely shops, barbecue joints and brewpubs, and tons of historic sites, from legendary Texas dancehalls to 19th-century farms to mansions-turned-museums. The Texas wine country, meanwhile, continues to grow in popularity (and in wine quality), with many wineries offering tours, tastings—even on-site accommodations, and private-dining options for unique rehearsal dinners and engagement parties. 

But it’s the wide range of wedding venues in the Texas Hill Country that are the real draw of this coveted destination. Looking for a picture-perfect historic colonial chapel, complete with an antique wedding bell? Does your dream reception take place inside a gleaming grand hall, with soaring ceilings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and a dance floor as big as all of Texas? Maybe you’re envisioning a resort-style wedding, with championship golf, tons of activities to entertain your guests, and a luxurious on-site spa, where you and the girls can relax and reconnect? You’ll find all of these, plus proximity to San Antonio and Austin—two of the state’s liveliest, most fun-filled cities—at these 4 gorgeous Texas Hill Country wedding venues.

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13 Wedding Venues With On Site Chapels

Photo: Uncle Tio Photography | Venue: Deep in the Heart Farms

Do you want to exchange your vows in a charming chapel and celebrate your nuptials all in one magical setting?

At wedding venues with on-site chapels, you don’t have to worry about the logistical challenges of moving from one venue to the next after your ceremony. Instead, these venues offer a serene setting for the ceremony, then afterwards, guests simply stroll over to the adjacent reception area. From grand and spacious chapels to intimate, traditional chapels, you’ll want to check out these 13 wedding venues with on-site chapels we love!

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