8 Texas Wedding Venues with Country Views

Photo: Jenna Routh Photography | Venue: Deep In The Heart Farms | CVB: Visit Brenham | Featured Venues: Briscoe Manor | The Hundred Oaks Wedding & Event Center | 7F Lodge & Events | Sage Hill Inn & Spa | Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa | The Mansion at ColoVista | Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

Towering oak trees, baby blue skies and pastures dotted with wildflowers create an unforgettable backdrop for the big day. Luckily, Houston is a short jaunt to lush green pastures and charming Texas towns.

From alfresco ceremonies underneath twinkling lights to intimate chapel weddings complete with scenic views, these countryside and barn wedding venues in Texas offer modern amenities without sacrificing the serenity of the great outdoors.

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An Elegant Country Wedding at Deep in The Heart Farms

A smiling bride and groom outside at country wedding venue Deep in The Heart Farms in Brenham, TX.
Photo: Jenna Routh Photography | Venue: Deep in The Heart Farms | Visit Brenham

After meeting at the 18th hole of a golf tournament, Emily was struck by Will’s “kind and genuine personality”. A few months later, she still couldn’t get Will off her mind, so she took a leap of faith and messaged him. After the pair’s first date, they were inseparable.

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Vibrant Destination Wedding Weekend at The San Luis Resort

Bride smiles at groom in front of gazebo at The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center.
Photo: Tiny Mum Photography | Venue: The San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center | Visit Galveston

It all started ten years ago at Texas A&M when Neal’s “ridiculous basketball shorts” stood out to Bhakti, so they started talking, became good friends and eventually, a couple. Then, one night when walking their dog, Archie, Neal put a dog tag on him that said, “Will you marry me?” and proposed. “Everyone that knows us knows how much we love our dog,” says Bhakti.

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A Boho Terracotta Wedding at Cricket Hill Ranch

Photography: Gypc Girl Photography | Venue: Cricket Hill Ranch

A little under a decade ago, Mackenzie and Travis met in Austin, Texas and shortly went on their first date. However, it wasn’t until four years later that they started to get serious and realized they had everything they ever wanted right in front of each other. So Travis surprised Mackenzie with a sweet backyard proposal at their best friend’s house. The couple planned to attend a “house-warming party” afterward, but Mackenzie couldn’t contain her excitement and wanted to stop by her parent’s house prior to the event. Surprisingly enough, when her parents opened the door, the couple’s families and friends were there waiting to celebrate their engagement. “It was so special and amazing because I have never been surprised in my entire life, and this day completely blew me away,” says Mackenzie.

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Dreamy Destination Wedding at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

Bride, in beaded white wedding gown holding blooming florals, holds blooming white floral bouquet while holding the smiling groom on the outdoor porch at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa.
Photo: Tim Waters Photography | Venue: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Wedding Invitations: Bering’s | Wedding Bands: Zadok Jewelers

Bryan Roth moved from Chicago to Houston for his ophthalmology residency at Baylor in 2015. A couple of months later, he swiped right on Houston native Leslie Goldberg’s profile on the Jewish dating app JSwipe, and their love story began. The couple’s life of togetherness, traveling, caring for their puppy and hiking, started from their first date over sushi and drinks. After four years together and a move to Ohio, Leslie was happily awaiting Bryan’s marriage proposal while Bryan made big plans to make it happen. The pandemic, however, threw a wrench in his plans forcing him to adapt.

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