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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Nine Gorgeous Texas Hill Country Venues You Don’t Want to Miss

A front view of a hill coutry wedding venue with a big lawn and trees surrounding it.
Photo: Courtesy of Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa | Venue: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

Just about three hours of a drive from Houston, you will find yourself in the serene Texas Hill Country, with vast open skies, a colorful palette of wildflowers and endless sunset views through the rolling hills. The Texas hill country has become a popular getaway destination for Texans and is getting nationwide recognition for the variety of activities and experiences offered, including wineries, hiking, swimming, country music, outdoor concerts, boutiques and country shops, and more. It is no surprise that the simplicity and beauty of the rolling countryside have brought an abundance of wedding venues to the area. Here are the top Texas Hill Country venues on our list that offer a blissful wedding day in pure Texas-style.

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Southern Wedding Styled Shoot at The Mansion at ColoVista

Bride and groom stand at the alter for their artfully curated Southern wedding. Bride is holding her bridal bouquet and there is a beautiful view of the hill country.
Photo: Esther Makau Photography | Venue: The Mansion at ColoVista | Cake: Sweet Treets Bakery | Cookies: Sift & Swirl | Jewelry: Embark Fine Jewelry | Local CVB: Visit Bastrop

We’re thrilled to showcase this charming southern wedding, styled shoot at The Mansion at ColoVista. The historic colonial-style mansion sits on 700 verdant acres, offering couples breathtaking views of the Colorado River and all the modern amenities essential for a seamless and stress-free wedding day.

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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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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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