This will be my wedding venue in just a few short weeks! We cannot wait! This is the most beautiful venue we looked at. It was actually the only venue we looked at. Melinde is the best communicator when it comes to check ins and random drop in visits. We have toured the venue a total of 3 times already and couldn't be happier. The prices are also reasonable. read more

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Wow what a gorgeous venue! Some of my favorite live Wedding paintings I have done are from here at Gruene Estate. If you are looking for a gorgeous hill country venue with that perfect touch of rustic elegance and want the beautiful TX sunset on your wedding day than you have found it here! They have Wonderful staff and vendors as well at this venue, I couldn't complement them enough. I look forward to painting many more weddings at this amazing venue. read more

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Our daughter had her wedding at Gruene Estate on 10/27/2022. We highly recommended Gruene Estate for a wedding or really any special event! From the moment we toured the venue to the day of the wedding Melinde was nothing short of amazing! She responded to numerous questions and made very helpful recommendations! We had booked a DJ who stopped responding 3 weeks before the wedding. Melinde made super helpful recommendations for a new DJ. Luckily he was available and did an outstanding job! We danced all night long! The venue itself is beautiful! The outdoor chapel with stained glass windows is a perfect setting! The longhorns and horses add to this! Guests enjoyed the outdoor games also! We chose to book the houses for the night which was perfect. My husband made carne guisada and invited the wedding party and family to stay after for a snack before heading home. The bride and groom stayed in the groom's house for the night too! Family and friends still tell us how wonderful the wedding was and Gruene Estate has everything to do with this! You cannot go wrong with this venue!! Happy wedding planning!! read more

My wife and I got married at Gruene Estate on January 2, 2022. Being that this is out an outdoor venue, we understand that we took a risk with the weather, so know that the weather does not play a factor in this review. That being said, DO NOT get married here. That's our review. If you feel inclined to learn why, feel free to keep reading. Below you'll find our honest experience of both the good and the bad as we went through the process of planning a wedding/getting married at Gruene Estate. The good: The venue is beautiful. Every person we interacted with was very kind, and the venue manager, Marie, was a HUGE help on the day of our wedding. She ensured the venue was clean, helped guide us on where we could/couldn't put chairs. Overall, we greatly appreciated her. The bad: Communication. The communication from inquiring to the day-of was not pleasant. We would reach out and not get a reply until weeks and sometimes months later. Leading up to the wedding, the communication was only via text through the wedding manager. We had many questions about our day and would not get responses at times. We did try to call multiple times and would only get sent to voicemail but the voicemail was too full so we couldn't leave messages. Wedding Coordinator: The venue requires you go through their vendor list of coordinators ranging from $1,400-2,000. We, of course, chose the cheapest (In-Ink Weddings) as we discovered outside vendors range from $1,000-1,400 on average. We were told our coordinator would contact us about a month or two's time prior to the wedding date but we were contacted about 3 weeks out. We were also told our coordinator would contact all of our vendors (photographer, getaway driver, caterer, etc.) two weeks in advance but 1. not all were contacted, and 2. if they were contacted, it was 3-4 days prior to the wedding date. Our getaway car driver was not contacted, and thought the wedding was canceled and almost didn't show up. We were told that ALL vendors had been contacted, when they were not. For the day of the wedding, the coordinator would not have visited my wife before the ceremony if it wasn't for my mother tracking her down. There was no discussion of the "game plan" for the wedding as we fell behind schedule, resulting in our photographer assuming the roll of the coordinator. During the ceremony, I requested a particular song to be relayed over to the DJ but the wrong song was played. All music decisions (and wedding decisions) were discussed prior to the wedding. Post-ceremony, our family and bridal party tables were not released by the coordinator to be served first as requested. Heaters: With the potential of cold weather, we were guaranteed that the heaters ($600 extra by the way) would make our event comfortable. This was anything but true. Why? Our coordinator had the heaters set on the lowest setting. I kindly asked her to raise the heat because myself and all guests were so uncomfortable. Many people left early for this reason. Chair Removal Process: We had to pay an additional $200 fee for the removal of excess chairs, but this did not include tables. That was NOT communicated to us until the day before our wedding. By that time, it was "too late" to cancel. We ended up having random tables scattered all over the venue grounds as our wedding was around 75 guests and the tables accommodated 200 people. Overall, the experience as a whole was not great. The mishandling of the controllable and the poor communication left us wishing we had chosen a different venue. read more

So in the beginning this place seemed great. I fell in love with the venue and the very helpful responsive people. Once we did the tour it all changed. We left and ended up deciding on the date and this venue. I sent them a email to let them know they were excited and sent me over a contract which is when everything went down hill. I should have known from that point not to go with them. So they didn't bother to tell us of a lot of extra fees that were put in there that I believe came out to an extra $1,000 on top of what we were going to pay. Also they only gave 24 hours from the time they sent it to you for you to sign it. We decided to still go ahead with it $2,700 later. We were told we had to use their approved day of planner and bar tenders. They won't give you the list or any information about these until after down payment. And of course would not tell us prices. The cheapest day of planner that they allow is $1,600. The cheapest bartender (with out alcohol) was $1,000. (For a smaller wedding) So mind you at this point we have added in a extra $3,600 to the $5,000 we were paying for the venue. So after signing the contract they went dark. Only received the email in regards to the extra stuff I needed to pay for. Then never again. A few months back I wanted to look at my contract and was no longer able to see it. They did email me a copy of it but it had vanished from the website. So fast forward to now. After a very hard year and major medical expenses coming up we have decided we can't afford this place with all these extra fees. I emailed them stating I needed to cancel the contract with no reply. I resent the email a few days later....still no reply. Finally someone calls me stating they are very sorry I would be canceling and they would love to help in anyway! So I asked for my $2,700 back. The lady responded to me by saying oh no we can't do that. So I asked if there was someone I could speak to in regards to this. She said no I know my bosses and they won't give anyone their money back and that was the end of the conversation. Here we are three weeks later I get a email from someone asking me to sign the cancellation paper work. This is a new person so I ask about getting a refund. Her email back to me was no you signed a contract we won't give you anything back. Now I did not respond to this email because well that is true $2,700 down the toilet and gone for good. By 8:05 the very next day I get the same email about signing the contract. For one it took them three weeks to get this paperwork to me. Then now they are going to harass me with it after I just explained to them the hard ship we were having. This place just wants your money with no care for you or others. Just a warning read more

Went here for a wedding reception. This place is amazing a nice little getaway. It kind of takes you back in time. If I were to ever get married I would love to have my reception and wedding in this area. One of my friends described it as elegant but country. read more

I love the Gruene Estate. Such a beautiful venue. Perfect spot for a Texas wedding or event. The staff is very professional and personal. Highly recommended! read more

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I had my wedding at Gruene Estate this year. If I were rating just the venue itself I would give it 5 stars. It is an absolutely stunning venue! But unfortunately the people that work here and the experience I had up to my wedding was not what I expected. I am a very laid back person and when it came to my wedding I was happy with every single vendor (bartender, DJ, food,photography, videographer) that I was working with. Everybody was on top of it for my wedding. Unfortunately BASH events at Gruene Estate (who they give you for your day of coordinator was not very on top of it. I didn't know my day of coordinator until less than three weeks before my wedding. Which that's okay, I was fine with that. But I was never able to contact her. I had to email another lady and then she would inform my day of coordinator for me. What? That just didn't seem right to me. So I then received an email from my day of coordinator introducing herself, and then at the end of the email she told me if I had any questions before the wedding to reach out to HER. So of course I did, and when I reached out again and again a couple days later. I finally received a response..."oh I'm sorry I thought I had emailed you I will send one tonight to you!" Long and behold I received nothing. So I gave it one my try. And this is what I received. "I am so sorry...this isn't my full time job....I'm swamped with my other job right now...reach out the the other lady..." There were so many things that she could have said, but instead she decided to tell me that she basically didn't have time for me. Even though in her first email introducing herself it came off like she would be there for me up until the wedding? It made no sense and it rubbed me the wrong way. You're busy with your other job? That's the response I get? Not the best experiences leading up to my wedding. The only thing that I wish was that they would set the tables up for you. Instead of you and your wedding party. Mind you these chairs and tables are HEAVY. And I had to pick up...I couldn't tell you how many chairs off all 16 tables (because they were all on top of the tables) just to move the darn tables...I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have help from my family. Just getting all the chairs down, took us about an hour because we had to figure out where to put them all so we could move all the tables. And my day of coordinator who I met in person that morning. Sat there and watched. Did not even pick up a chair or move a table with us. She did however have us all come over and sign a form saying we would not drag the tables but pick them up together to move them. And then came the ride on the golf cart from the house where I was getting ready down to the chapel. Your mind is elsewhere and your heart is racing 100MPH when you know you're just about to walk down the aisle and get married! So I grabbed my dad and the guy that worked there had told us it's time to ride down to the chapel. So we hopped on and rode down. At the end of the ceremony my mom ran over to me..."where is your bouquet?" Yup, I forgot my bouquet in the house. Now I am not saying this is anyone's fault it's mine! I should have remembered my darn bouquet! But it would have been nice to have I don't know maybe my day of coordinator...or a girl that came got me. To say, "okay you got everything!? Grab your bouquet!".That moment right before you get married is so incredibly amazing. You're thinking so many things all at once and you're excitement is just overflowing. The last thing that crossed my mind was my bouquet! Let's end with the venue because it was so amazing and beautiful that it overcame all other negative things. I just wish I had a different experience with the people. For the money you spend for this venue I was imagining working with a great team. That's why we decided on this venue for our wedding. We had a great experience with our initial walkthrough and met one of the sweetest girls. I wish that I could have worked with her because she was such a genuinely happy person. The other girls I met and ended up working with just didn't seem like they wanted to be doing what they are doing for their job. I just recently got a call from the manager and everything was worked out and I feel like things were handled from upper management. I was very happy to have a phone call directly just to know that they are wanting that 100% satisfactory. read more

I am in love with Gruene Estates. I was the MOH for my best friends wedding last weekend, and was so impressed with Gruene Estates. Keri and Michelle were amazing at keeping us all organized and had such a calm presence about them. Probably bc they've done this a million times. The remodel on the main house was so adorable and the Grooms quarters were perfect as well. From start to finish it was such a beautiful experience. I only give it 4 stars bc during the ceremony mosquitoes and little gnats were flying in our faces... other than that such a perfect venue. These people have thought of everything! Bravo Gruene Estates! Keep it up!! read more

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Beautiful venue run by beautiful people! We have attended several weddings there and it is lovely. Highly recommend! read more

Outstanding event venue. The staff worked so hard to help us set up the event we wanted from day 1. Even our vendors mentioned that working with Gruene Estate was always a positive experience. The gorgeous hill country backdrop and open air reception hall was so easy to make our own for the event. I highly recommend having your next event here! read more

One star is one too many. This venue is beautiful and authentic Texas as you would imagine it to be. The pictures on their Web page show wonderful happy weddings and gorgeous views of the landscape...BUT...the COST and VENUE'S 15 PAGE CONTRACT are the items that will make you think twice about having your dream wedding here. These owners Catherine and her husband Nolan that you deal with are wonderful salesmen and very layed back as you progress from beginning to end toward planning your dream wedding. They show you all the multiple table decorations and do a fabulous job conning you into signing the 15 page contract. (YES 15 PAGES) As the event draws near your dream wedding plans and vendors are completely shattered by these people and the onside manager Sharon. I cannot say this in any other way, DO NOT LET THESE PEOPLE FOOL you into spending $6,000.00 for just the setting for your wedding to take place. The 15 page contract is adhered too without exception and any changes will not be disclosed until it is too late and they have your MONEY. After trying to get one item changed from contract because THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE CLEARLY DISPLAYED what we would like changed, the responce was we changed the contract. They gladly wanted to refund our money 4 - 5 weeks before my son's wedding knowing full well that 75 friends and relatives out of 160 had booked flights from Boston, Massachusetts to Austin, Texas, invitations sent, reserved hotel rooms, rented cars and had rehearsal plans booked, we were between a rock and a hard place. If you carefully read all the reviews on any of the Web pages prior to thinking of having your wedding event here, you will notice one thing in common, someone other than the people who have previously rented this venue are writing these reviews. As you read them, they are beautifully written with intricate details explained describing this wonderful venue for a wedding. These people are completely fabricating what happens here and the changes they will make just prior to your wedding day without your consent or thoughts leaving you frustrated and completely screwed. If you progress further than this review and think to yourself, "this is just one bad review" out of all of the other fantastic reviews giving five stars, ask the owners Catherine and Nolan at Gruene Estates for a copy of their 15 page contract. Carefully think about your wedding day plans and review the contract and get EVERYTHING in writing BEFORE SIGNING CONTRACT AND GIVING THE DEPOSIT. Someday send me a thank you email for saving you from the wedding nightmare you would have avoided because of this review. Spend your money you saved on yourself not on Gruene Estates. read more

I have stayed here at the Gruene Estate many times for trips with my girlfriends, and once as part of a wedding party. It is one of our favorite places to stay! The property is clean, well appointed, and nestled in the most beautiful, rustic backdrops in Texas. The staff has always been accommodating and kind. The prices are reasonable for such a great venue and location (between San Antonio and Austin). I do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting a beautiful wedding or fun get away. read more

We had a girls weekend at Gruene Estates. It was perfect. Great accommodations, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful scenery. Sitting out on the back porch with coffee and/or wine provided for the perfect atmosphere for relaxing and catching up. Can't wait to return for another! read more

Gruene Estate is family run and the staff is there to celebrate your marriage and make sure you and your guests have the best time! We toured so many venues where they wanted to nickle and dime you for every detail but Gruene Estate makes it about the bride and groom and not the bottom line. The open air chapel is gorgeous and made a beautiful back drop for our ceremony. Also on property is the reception pavilion with a screened in porch for buffets. The great thing about Gruene Estate is that the facility is so naturally pretty that you don't need much decoration. They have a storage shed of decorations that you can borrow if you'd like and the staff cleans it up at the end of the night so you don't have to! The old farm tables are gorgeous so you save on linen. You will find plenty of space, electrical outlets and light for your event. The property has 2 long horns that are gorgeous and very Texas; the guests loved them! The property also boasts a bride and groom cottage for getting ready which are comfortable and perfect picture back drops. Part of your rental fee goes towards working with a Day of Coordinator through Bash Events and the extra assist on the day of was appreciated! I can't rave enough about this beautiful venue! read more

I have been to several events at Gruene Estate and stayed here for the weekend with friends. Each experience was PERFECT! The space is beautiful, the staff is very obviously focused on their guests having an amazing time . . . and we did! I know several brides who have also had truly beautiful and satisfying wedding experiences here, as well. Can't help but notice that the only bad reviews here are all from one group. Speaking from my many experiences with Gruene Estate and their staff, you can count on the countless positive reviews here. This is an awesome venue! read more

Unbelievable venue. We attended a wedding there last summer. We were treated great by the folks there and actually some other friends of ours are getting married there this spring. Can't wait to see ya'll again. read more

Was the perfect spot for my daughters wedding. Beautiful wedding chapel which is 100 yards from the reception area. The perfect setting for a Hill Country wedding. Keri was simply awesome helping us plan the event and had great suggestions on all the local vendors to use. My daughter told me it was the best night of her life. How can you top that. read more