| Weddings, Wedding
Receptions
Rehearsal Dinners
Tours of our Outdoor and Indoor Texas
Hill Country Wedding Venues
Available Monday-Friday, 9-5 PM
Contact 512.847.3646 for more info or to schedule
a tour
We are proud to announce that Old Glory Ranch has been rated by
local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 Pick.
We are located just 40 miles southwest of Austin,
Texas in the quaint town of Wimberley. Our 2,200 acre ranch offers
the ideal location for Texas hill country weddings, wedding receptions
and wedding rehearsal dinners. Whether your life together begins
in our spectacular indoor wedding venue, Chapel Hall, or on either
of our two outdoor wedding venues on the crystal-clear Blanco River,
your wedding and wedding reception will be a captivating experience
at Old Glory Ranch.
WEDDING OPTIONS
Most of our clients find that selecting from our preferred wedding
vendors can be an easy and efficient way of planning for their special
day. By using our preferred wedding vendors, couples can eliminate
the stress of putting a wedding together long distance and also
eliminate the added expense of an outside wedding coordinator. The
wedding cost is totally dependent on the range of choices selected
from our numerous services and amenities.
Clients choose from our database of trusted and
experienced ministers, caterers, bakers, bands, musicians, photographers
and other talented entertainers who are extremely knowledgeable
with our wedding venues and amenities. Our approved vendors will
help make your destination wedding in the Texas hill country, an
event that is perfectly coordinated, catered, decorated and photographed,
no matter which of our outdoor or indoor wedding venues you select.
Clients may choose from the following options:
- Third Party Catering
- Wedding Cakes
- Horse & Carriage
- Personal Floral Designs
- Specialty/Antique Departure Vehicles
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- Original Decorative Accessories &
Custom Rentals
- In-House Day of Wedding Coordinator
- Ceremony Musicians & Bands
- Videographers & Photographers
- Fireworks
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FLORAL DESIGN [view
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The crowning "glory" of Old Glory Ranch is our custom
in-house wedding floral designers! Their creative style coupled
with our custom decorative vases and accessories, insures a wedding
celebration of unparalleled beauty and distinction.
CUSTOM RENTALS & DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES
The natural beauty and flexibility of our indoor and outdoor hill
country wedding venues is complimented by our extensive inventory
of custom decorative accessories. Our decorative accessories include
candelabras, custom floral containers of all kinds, designer linens,
chairs, tables, monogrammed porcelain dishes, etched glassware,
and every item you need to customize an elegant affair. All of our
custom decorative accessories and antiques have been carefully selected
to coordinate with the unique style of our Texas hill country wedding
venues. Whether your wedding is formal or Texas Hill Country casual,
we have all the accessories to make your wedding a showcase of style,
creativity and originality. Our professional planners, with the
assistance of our designer, will help you select the options most
appropriate for your "desired look" and budget.
THIRD PARTY CATERING MENUS
From casual to elegant, one of our preferred caterers is sure to
make your Texas hill country wedding a day to remember. Any of our
recommended caterers may be booked through Old Glory Ranch. Select
any of the names of the wedding caterers below to download a pdf
file of a sample menu. (Requires Acrobat Reader, a free program
available here).
WEDDING CAKES
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Our preferred bakers have a professional commitment to
create and deliver the best wedding cake and groom's cake for your
very special day. Old Glory Ranch can help coordinate the design
of your cake with your colors, flowers and distinctive style of
your wedding, while keeping budgets in line. Visit our Links
page to visit the web sites of our preferred bakers listed below.
- Better Batter Bakery
- Cakes by Cathy Young
- Lavender & Roses
- Michelle's Patisserie
- Miss Janette's Wedding & Sculpted Cakes
- Simon Lee Bakery
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- Sophie's Choice Bakery
- Sweet Creations
- The Cake Plate
- The Sweet Stuff
- The Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery
- Tony Sansalone
- Who Made the Cake
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WEDDING CARRIAGES [view
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Old Glory Ranch can arrange for horse-drawn wedding carriages and
wagons for your Texas Hill Country wedding. See our recommended
providers for wedding carriages on our links page.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Our recommended wedding photographers have extensive experience
in photographing weddings, wedding receptions and engagement photos
at Old Glory Ranch. Their knowledge of our wedding venues and the
picturesque landscape of Old Glory Ranch insures that your photographs
will be treasured keepsakes in the years to come. Below is our list
of recommended photographers. There are links to portfolios for
some of the photographers on this page, but be sure to check out
our Links
page to visit the individual photographer's web sites.
- Alex Labry
- Allison Nagle
- Amelia Tarbet
- Ashely Garman
- Dodd Studio
- Eclectic Images
- Goen South-Morris Goen
- Innovative Photography
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- J. Wilkinson Co
- Kennedy-Lindberg
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Outdoor and Indoor Wedding Venues
CHAPEL
HALL, INDOOR WEDDING VENUE [view
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Our indoor wedding venue is Chapel Hall, an approximately 4,000
sq. ft. wedding chapel with a classic Victorian Texas atmosphere,
appointed with longleaf pine, antique light fixtures & decorative
appointments, and 19th century stained glass. Chapel Hall can accommodate
as many as 450 people with theatre style seating, but most comfortably
seats 350 people. It includes a 12'x24' raised stage, with the following
options for your Texas hill country wedding or wedding rehearsal
dinner. [view
Chapel Hall floor plan]
- State of the Art Audio/Video System
- Stage and Stage Lighting
- Fully Equipped Commercial Kitchen
- Walk-in Cooler
- Full-Service Bar Spaces
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- Fireplaces - inside and outside
- Spacious Covered Patio and Covered Pavilion
- Custom Tent
- Chapel Hall Dinners - 200 capacity seating
- Dances - 300+
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COVERED PATIO, OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE
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Adjacent to Chapel Hall, our Covered Patio, is a perfect venue for
wedding receptions and wedding rehearsal dinners. It includes a
smooth floor finish, ideal for dancing as well as a free-standing
circular fireplace. The Covered Patio venue also has clear vinyl
side panels that can be used if necessary, making it a year-round
option for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. [view
floor plan to see location of covered patio]
CUSTOM TENT [view
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Our 46' x 32' Custom Tent has been designed with natural
warm colors with clear vinyl sides to blend in with the native woods
of the building. It has been constructed to custom fit the south
side of Chapel Hall with doors from the hall opening into the tent.
For larger weddings, it's the ideal option to provide additional,
comfortable seating. It can be air conditioned or heated to provide
a year round special event venue. It has grass carpet, but can also
be set up with a dance floor or hardwood flooring if desired. A
restroom trailer can be parked on the backside of the tent to provide
convenient restrooms. The tent has attractive lighting and twinkle
lights, but additional lighting is available should there be a need
to light a stage for a band or if there's a need for some type of
decorative presentation.
GATEHOUSE PAVILION, OUTDOOR VENUE
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The Gatehouse Pavilion is approximately 36 ft. by 60 ft. with a
small kitchenette, two powder rooms, a shower and sitting room.
There are ten attractive cedar tables with benches that will seat
8 to 10 people each. The Gatehouse Pavilion venue has a large fireplace
with stain glass sidelights at one end with the powder rooms conveniently
located at the opposite end.The Gatehouse Pavilion is our most economical
option when booked other than a Saturday night. This event venue
makes a great informal wedding reception venue or rehearsal dinner
venue for the budget conscious. The Gatehouse Pavilion venue has
a large fireplace at one end with restrooms conveniently located
at the opposite end.
WEDDING DECK, OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE, [view
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Our Wedding Deck is a wooden deck on the Blanco River overlooking
one of the most beautiful areas of rapids on the river. The deck
creates an idyllic setting for outdoor weddings, commitment ceremonies,
and renewal of vows, with an unlimited capacity for seating guests.
STONE LANDING, OUTDOOR WEDDING VENUE [view
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The Stone Landing is a stone and masonry deck on the Blanco River,
suited for outdoor wedding ceremonies or renewal of vows. This outdoor
wedding venue is ideal for groups of 75 or less.
“It goes without
saying that Old Glory Ranch is a jewel. Nature and design have
melded perfectly in this outstanding venue. God blessed us with
perfect weather throughout the wedding weekend so that we could
truly benefit from the magnificent settings. All attending enjoyed
themselves at the Pavilion for the rehearsal dinner and the
Chapel for the wedding and reception. The staff knows how to
perform and present expertly, but your dearest gem is Kellye
Lawson. She merits special commendation, and we salute her competence
and compassion.”
Barbara and Ernie Koy, Wedding and Reception |
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“... I just wanted to thank
you again for such an outstanding and ridiculously beautiful
wedding! Our guests were in awe of the beauty of Old Glory Ranch
and uniqueness of the setting. Courtney and Brian were thrilled
with the entire wedding. Your staff was so helpful and we felt
like the entire event went off without a hitch! We appreciate
the great attentiveness to every detail throughout the evening.
The planning process was so easy, and I was so thankful for
all of your suggestions and help. Sandra and Carey were so gracious,
and we appreciate their individual help on all matters...”
Luanne and Bob Lurvey, Wedding and Reception |
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“Old Glory Ranch was absolutely
magical. The Riverside setting is breathtaking, the patio and
chapel hall are both beautiful. All of you awed us with the
flower arrangements and decor -- everything was exactly as we
had hoped it would be. The carriage and horses captivated everyone.
The bride and groom and both families are elated with true happiness....
You all were so coordinated, professional, thoughtful, pleasant
and helpful !!!! That enhanced the joyful experience for all
of us. Even many of our guests commented on how wonderful you
, Carey, and the rest of the staff were! Elly, Michael and I
will always remember your kindness, sweetness and ever positive
approach to all aspects of our planning this exceptional wedding
for our daughter. Elly and Chris came to us at the end of the
evening to thank us for their "perfect wedding". So
I am thanking you for enabling us to give our daughter and son-in-law
such a significant gift of love.. .”
Paula Steenken, Wedding and Reception |
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indoor wedding venue, CHAPEL HALL, has a
maximum seating capacity of 400. Chapel Hall is a flexible,
versatile hill country wedding venue, appealing to a wide
range of cultures and ethnic groups.
© Photo courtesy of Photography by Key |
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COVERED PATIO wedding venue is one of the
outdoor wedding venues available for weddings, receptions
and rehearsal dinners at Old Glory Ranch in the Texas Hill
Country. |
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COVERED PATIO wedding venue, includes a free-standing
circular fireplace, making it a year-round venue for wedding
receptions and rehearsal dinners. |
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The
STONE LANDING, one of our outdoor wedding
venues on the banks of the Blanco River, is ideal for small
weddings of 75 or less. |
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Our
Blanco river-front WEDDING DECK, overlooks
one of the most beautiful areas of rapids on the river. This
outdoor wedding venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. |
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Our
in-house floral designers will help you select the options
most appropriate for you desired style and budget.
© Photography by Key |
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Tables
set up for a wedding reception on our outdoor patio adjacent
to our COVERED PATIO. In the background is
the GATEHOUSE PAVILION, a covered venue ideal
for casual wedding receptions and wedding rehearsal dinners. |
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Our
recommended bakers will provide wedding and groom's cakes
to fit your desired style and budget.
© Photography by Key
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Our
covered outdoor venue, the GATEHOUSE PAVILION,
is our most economical option when booked other than a Saturday
night. This outdoor event venue is ideal for casual wedding
rehearsal dinners. |
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Old
Glory Ranch has the perfect decorative accessories to display
wedding cakes and bridesmaids flowers. Wedding cakes can be
coordinated through our preferred vendor list. |
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Carriages
and wagons for your Texas Hill Country Wedding can be arranged
through Old Glory Ranch.
© Photo courtesy of Photography by Key |
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Old
Glory Ranch can coordinate specialty and antique vehicles
for a departure that will make your Texas Hill Country wedding
a truly unique event. |
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Weddings
at Old Glory Ranch are a magical affair, created with attention
to detail. Our Texas hill country destination wedding venue
is only 40 miles southwest of Austin. |
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Texas Hill Country wedding venues provide a myriad of opportunities
for memorable wedding photographs and engagement photographs!
Our recommended wedding photographers are very knowledgeable
of the unique settings afforded by our outdoor wedding venues
as well as our indoor wedding venue, Chapel Hall.
© Photo courtesy of Photography by Key |
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