Flowers, dresses, tuxedos, cake, champagne, invitations, etc; the list is endless when you are planning a wedding! But the first, and most important, thing to find, is your wedding venue! We went looking for venues locally and we were overwhelmed by how many are available to brides and grooms to be!
Determining the vibe/aesthetic/ambiance you want for your special day is key. Waco offers a variety of options; there really is something for everyone. Are you looking for a relaxed atmosphere, something that will simply fit your budget, or are you looking for the Cinderella experience? No matter which path you choose Waco truly shines with a wedding venue for you!
For a unique experience in a relaxed, loft type venue:
Cultivate 7Twelve – 712 Austin Ave., Waco 76701 $ – $$
Small wedding receptions, BYO catering & alcohol, seats approx. 180
254.401.1443 / info@cultivate712.com / Event Spaces – Cultivate 7Twelve (cultivate712.com)
The Den at Ramble and Company – 216 South 11th St., Waco 76701 $
Small wedding receptions, BYO catering & alcohol, seats 70-80
940.851.9882 / theden@rambleandcompany.com / RATES + AVAILABILITY | The Den Waco (partyattheden.com)
Already have your own ideas using a wedding coordinator and just need a banquet hall. Look no further than:
The Barn – 1900 Spring Valley Rd., Lorena 76655 $
Smaller weddings, BYO catering & alcohol, seats up to 150
254.749.0687 / Weddings (thebarn1900.com)
George’s Banquet Hall – 1609 Circle Rd., Waco 76706 $-$$
Smaller wedding receptions, in-house catering and alcohol , seats 100-120
254.753.1421 / Banquet Hall – Georges Restaurant
The Hall at River Square Center (owned and operated by DiamondBack’s) – 217 Mary Ave., Waco 76701 $ – $$
Small to medium sized weddings, in-house catering and alcohol, seats 240
254.870.0901 / The Hall – Waco’s Premier Events Space (thehallwaco.com)
Lee Lockwood Library & Museum (operated by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Texas) – 2801 West Waco Dr., Waco 76707 $$ – $$$
Can accommodate large weddings, seats up to 500, (all-inclusive packages available for up to 120 guests), catering from a preferred list and alcohol is BYO but must have a licensed bartender.
254.754.3942 / Lee Lockwood Library & Museum – Weddings (google.com)
If you want country views with a magnificent backdrop of the sunset and/or something a little more rustic:
Deerfield Estates – 915 Spring Lake Rd., Waco 76705 $$ – $$$
Small to medium wedding, seats up to 250, catering can be in-house or BYO, alcohol is BYO
254.284.0010 / info@deerfieldvenue.com / Venue | Deerfield Estates 1 (deerfieldvenue.com)
Fossil Creek Retreat – 622 Country Road 3565, China Spring 76633 $$ – $$$
Both smaller and medium wedding packages are available (seating 150 for the smaller and 250 for the medium package). Both offer Friday and Saturday, bridal suite, ceremony chairs, tables, linens. Catering and alcohol are BYO.
254.709.9509 / Home – Fossil Creek Retreat
Levi Gin Social House – 2529 Levi Pkwy., Lorena 76655 $$ – $$$
Small weddings, seating up to 100, catering and alcohol are BYO
254.307.8590 / leviginvenue@gmail.com / Event Venue | The Levi Gin Social House | Lorena
Tucker Hall – 7767 North State HWY 6, Waco 76712 $ – $$
Medium weddings, seating up to 225 (overflow can be accommodated), catering and alcohol are BYO, but must have a licensed bartender. Bridal suite available.
254.848.9503 / tuckerhallwaco@gmail.com / WELCOME | mysite (tuckerhallwaco.com)
If you are looking for an upscale, ballroom with amazing views of our beautiful city, look no further than these venues:
Anthem Stories – 601 Franklin Ave., 4th Floor, Waco 76701 $$ – $$$$
Any sized wedding seating up to 550. Catering and alcohol are done in-house. Two stories and a breathtaking staircase – perfect for photos. Tables, chairs, linens are not included.
254.307.0447 / stories@anthemwaco.com / Anthem STORIES
Baylor Club – 1001 South MLK Jr. Blvd., Waco 76704 $$ – $$$
Any sized wedding seating up to 450. The Baylor Club is all-inclusive which includes, catering, alcohol, dressing suites, champagne toast, seating and linens.
254.710.8072 / Weddings | Baylor Club | Waco, TX | Invited (invitedclubs.com)
Carleen Bright Arboretum – 1 Pavilion Way, Woodway 76712 $$ – $$$
Any sized wedding can be accommodated. Seats up to 350. Includes a dressing suite, tables, and chairs. Catering and Alcohol are BYO.
254.399.9204 / Venues – Discover Woodway
Hotel 1928 – 701 Washington Ave., Waco 76701 $$ – $$$$
Any sized wedding can be accommodated. Seats up to 350. All catering and alcohol are done in-house. This was a historic hotel that was recently redesigned and reinvented by Chip and Joanna Gains which now shows off beautiful design and appeal.
254.342.3911 / Events – Hotel 1928
Hotel Herringbone – 319 South 4th St., Waco 76701 $$ – $$$
Small to medium-sized weddings. Ceremony seats up to 150 and ballroom seats up to 240. Catering and alcohol are done in-house. This is Waco’s newest chic hotel opening the week of the eclipse.
619.517.9943 / info@hotelherringbone.com / Hotel Herringbone
The Palladium – 729 Austin Ave., Waco 76701 $$ – $$$
Any sized wedding up to 300. Catering can be chosen from a preferred list and alcohol is BYO with cork fees. Tables and chairs are included. This ballroom is vintage Waco with modern charm.
254.716.7252 / thewacopalladium@gmail.com / The Palladium (wacopalladium.com)
Ridgewood Country Club – 7301 Fish Pond Rd., Waco 76710 $$ – $$$
Any sized wedding can be accommodated. Catering and alcohol are available in-house only. Tables, chairs, and linens are included. This ballroom sits on the beautifully landscaped golf course with views of the lake.
254.722.0160 / Events & Catering – Ridgewood Country Club TX (ridgewoodwaco.com)
Whatever wedding you are choosing to have, Waco definitely has it! Any bride or groom to be can find something here that will give you memories(with gorgeous views and charm) to last a lifetime!
