Wedding Planner Guide
(Photo by Austin Imagery Photography, at Becker Vineyards)
Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau 302 East Austin Street, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 Karyn Lees, Sales & Services Coordinator (830) 997.6523 or (888) 997.3600 Email:
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JP Liquor Judy’s Liquor Western Beverages
(830) 997-9681 (830) 997-5822 (830) 997-9768
Please call the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau at (888) 997-3600 for a complete listing of local bands. Que Bella Bridal Boutique
(830) 998-7831
Clear River Pecan Company (830) 997-8490 Dawn Makes Cakes (830) 456-1552 Fredericksburg Bakery (830) 997-3254 Fredericksburg Pie Company (830) 990-6992 HEB Bakery (830) 997-5074 Linda Pfiester (830) 997-5458 My Own Chef (830) 997-5458 Oma’s Cake Kitchen (830) 997-2896 Sophie’s Choice (830) 997-5873 Sweet Visions Wedding Cakes (830) 997-9571 The Pink Pig (830) 990-8800 Woerner Warehouse & Bakery (830) 997-2246 Carousel Carriage Cab Co. Stardust Carriage Service
(830) 685-3488 (830) 992-0700
Chuck Wagon Times Delicious Details Catering My Own Chef Catering Rabke’s Catering
(210) 260-2110 (830) 997-7879 (830) 997-5458 (830) 685-3266
First Baptist Church (830) 997-9511 Fredericksburg Church of Christ (830) 997-4632 Fredericksburg United Methodist(830)997-7679 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church (830) 997-5762 St. John Lutheran (Crabapple) (830) 685-3340 St. Mary’s Catholic Church (830) 997-9523 St. Paul Lutheran (Cave Creek) (830) 685-3503 Victory Fellowship Church (830) 997-9171 Zion Lutheran Church (830) 997-2195 Above & Beyond Day Spa (830) 990-8413 Absolute Charm Tranquility (866) 244-7897 Allure Nails & Spa (830) 997-8888 Bless Your Soles Reflexology (830) 456-6975 Changes at Serenity Day Spa (830) 990-1126 Espirit Pilates (830) 307-0272 European Day Spa (830) 997-5267 Fredericksburg Massage (830) 997-6867 Hoffman Haus Day Spa (830) 997-6739 Massage Connection (830) 998-0103 Nature’s Spa at Fbg Herb Farm (830) 997-8615 Spa at Inn on Baron’s Creek (830) 990-2580 Studio K Pilates (307) 231-9966
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Tetyana’s Touch The Massage Connection Therapeutic Touch Mobile Spa Tranquil Pastures Day Spa Yoga Center Spa Kyle Triebs-Sound & Light Ricky Hartman
(830) 456-2019 (830) 998-0103 (210) 296-6069 (830) 992-2993 (830) 990-9642
(830) 990-5090 (830) 997-7309
Blumenhandler Florist Brenda Boenig Dodds Family Tree HEB Floral Shop Maggie Gillespie Designs Sprout The Flower Pail
(830) 997-7373 (830) 456-8984 (830) 997-9571 (830) 997-9950 (830) 997-7237 (830) 990-2586 (830) 990-9881
Chocolat Der Kuchen Laden Fischer & Wieser Fredericksburg Basket Co. Linens & More Peach Tree Tea Room & Gifts Water to Wine
(830) 990-9382 (830) 997-4937 (830) 997-7194 (830) 456-9620 (830) 990-0775 (830) 997-9527 (830) 997-9400
Bed & Breakfast 1st Class B&B Resv. Service (888) 991-6749 Absolute Charm Luxury B&B (866) 244-7897 Gastehaus Schmidt Resv. Service(866)427-8374 Main Street B&B Resv. Service (888) 559-8555
Hotels/Motels For a complete listing and searchable database of all Fredericksburg and Gillespie County bed & breakfasts, guesthouses, inns, guest ranches, hotels, motels, campgrounds and RV parks, visit www.VisitFredericksburgTX.com
Dietel & Son Printing Fredericksburg Publishing Co. Fredericksburg Paper Goods UPS Store
(830) 997-8130 (830) 997-2155 (830) 990-5850 (830) 990-2544
Champe Jennings Jewelry Creations in Jewelry James Avery Craftsman Jeep Collins Segners Jewelers
(830) 990-9998 (830) 997-0917 (830) 997-7681 (830) 997-3135 (830) 997-2559
Precinct 1 Precinct 2
(830) 997-6912 (830) 997-9776
Gillespie County Clerk
(830) 997-6515
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Jan McGrath Linda Hill Michael Burdick
(830) 997-7690 (830) 456-4478 (830) 997-9717
Class A Rentals (830) 990-4333 Marquee Event Group (830) 456-4500 Que Bella Bridal Boutique (830) 998-7831 Sister’s Vintage Party (830) 456-6863 The Party Affair (830) 997-1921 Unique Party Supplies (830) 997-4555 Joe Beckendorf Photography Kathy Weigand Photography Mistich Photography Paused in Time Photography Peter Nixon Photography Rhonda Wheeler Photography Sheila White Photography White Oak Studio
(830) 997-5955 (830) 997-8066 (830) 582-2388 (830) 992-9815 (830) 997-3626 (830) 377-7397 (830) 997-6152 (830)997-8076
Andy’s Steak & Seafood Grill (830) 997-3744 August E’s (830) 997-1585 Catfish Haven (830) 997-9009 Cranky Frank’s BBQ (830) 997-2353 David’s Old Fashioned BBQ (830) 997-7753 Hilda’s Tortilla Factory (830) 997-6105 Java Ranch Espresso Bar & Café(830) 990-4517 K-Bob’s Steakhouse (830) 307-3125 Lincoln Street Wine Market (830) 997-8463 Longhorn Street Café (830) 997-4805 Mamacita’s (830) 997-9546 Navajo Grill (830) 990-8289 Pasta Bella (830) 990-9778 Peach Tree Tea Room (830) 997-9527 Rathskeller (830) 990-5858 Silver Creek (830) 990-4949 The Pink Pig (830)990-8800
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Clear River Pecan Company (830) 997-8490 Fredericksburg Ice Cream Parlor(830) 997-3131 Mahaley’s Café & Bakery (830) 997-4400 , Capacity in ( ) Andy’s Steak & Seafood Grill(60)(830) 997-3744 August E’s (30-110) (830) 997-1585 Cabernet Grill (55) (830) 990-5734 Catfish Haven (50) (830) 997-9009 Crossroads Steakhouse (12) (830) 992-3288 David’s Old Fashioned BBQ (50)(830) 997-7753 Fredericksburg Brewing Co(150)(830) 997-1646 Fredericksburg Herb Farm (40) (830) 997-8615 Hill Top Café (100) (830) 997-8922 K-Bob’s Steakhouse (40) (830) 307-3125 Navajo Grill (10 – 40) (830) 990-8289 Rathskeller (100) (830) 990-5858 Silver Creek (50) (830) 990-4949 West End Pizza (110) (830) 990-8646 Bluebonnet Taxi & Shuttle Carousel Carriage Cab Co. Enterprise Rent-a-Car Fredericksburg Limo Fredericksburg Taxi Hill Country Express Tours Premier Tours - 1st Class Stagecoach Shuttle Service Stardust Carriage Service Texas Wine Tours The Motor Pool Zulu Helicopters
(830) 998-2886 (325) 956-9078 (800) 325-8007 (830) 992-0696 (830) 997-8044 (830) 997-2190 (830) 997-0443 (830) 385-7722 (830) 992-0700 (830) 997-8687 (830) 990-0562 (830) 998-7433
City Cleaners Stehling Brothers The Party Affair
(830) 997-2601 (830) 997-9659 (830) 997-1921
Fredericksburg Digital Video
(830) 456-4717
Harris Event Designs Kathy Tolan Maggie Gillespie Designs The Party Affair, Donna Solbrig
(830) 990-0472 (830) 456-1733 (830) 997-7237 (830) 997-1921
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Wedding & Reception Facilities Bed & Breakfast Properties Angels Lodge Above the Creek, 415 E. Austin, Fredericksburg (830) 997-1615. www.angelsabovethecreek.com Beautiful, elegant and romantic with 16 suites (including a bridal suite), outdoor terraces and a Hill Country gazebo by the pool waterfall and all just one block from Main Street. Capacity is 16. Barons Creekside, 316 Goehmann Lane, Fredericksburg (830) 990-4048 www.baronscreekside.com Rustic romance with 11 Swiss-style cabins and chalets located on 26 rolling acres on the banks of Baron’s Creek. On-site chef and spa. Overlook suitable for outdoor ceremony. Capacity is 40. Comanche Rock Ranch, (830) 685-3300 www.crranch.com Enchanted Rock State Natural Area marks the northern ranch border. Opportunities for hiking, birding, rock climbing and photography are limited only by one’s time and energy. Hunting Lodge/Rustic style with a capacity for 16 guests. Country Inn & Cottages, (830) 997-2185 www.mycountryinn.com A 200 acre ranch, surrounded with 300 year old oak trees holds 28 individual cabins, and event space with a capacity of 250. Double B Ranch & Resort,225 Living Water Ranch Rd, Harper (830)990-9500 www.Double-BRanch.com 1,100 acre ranch with cabins, lodge, pavilion just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg which includes Hidden Springs, a 6,200 yard golf course. Capacity of 150 at Lodge and Pavilion. Full Moon Inn, 3234 Luckenbach Rd, Fredericksburg (830)997-2205. www.fullmooninn.com Romantic 1860 historic property nestled on S. Grape Creek with full service catering available and lodging for up to 14 people. Meeting and Event Space for up to 80. A special package is available for wedding parties who book the entire inn. Capacity for the entire property is 400. Hoffman Haus, 608 E. Creek, Fredericksburg (830) 997-6739. www.hoffmanhaus.com Enchanting, serene, secluded… the essence of rustic simplicity and sophistication within walking distance of Main Street. Featuring the Great Hall with capacity of 50, the Texas Garden, a spa and 14 beautiful rooms. Capacity of entire facility is 120. Rose Hill Manor, (877) 767-3445 www.rose-hill.com, AAA-Four Diamond country inn with a combination of suites and cottages. Gourmet restaurant and event space for 24. Runnymede Country Inn, 184 Fullbrook Lane, Fredericksburg (830) 990-2449. www.runnymedecountryinn.com An elegant English-style country inn perched on an idyllic site overlooking the Hill Country. The gazebo provides a lovely setting for outdoor weddings. Combination of eight sleeping rooms, cottages and meeting space for 30. Capacity of entire facility is 75. Texas Wine Country Jellystone Park, (830) 990-2267, www.twcjellystone.com Event space capacity of 25. 6 Cabins which can accommodate a total of 32 people combined. Primitive Camping, Pull-through RV sites, and Back-In RV Sites are available as well. Tin Star Ranch, 456 Tin Star Rd, Fredericksburg (830) 685-3464 www.tinstarranch.com Rustic accommodations located near The Enchanted Rock.Return to the 1870’s American West featuring The Old West Town, 370 acre ranch with replicated old west town, western-style saloon seats 200; 14 bunk rooms and 6 B&B’s. The Trois Estate, 300 Trois Lane, Fredericksburg (830) 685-3415 www.TroisEstate.net The essence of an Old World village in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. A destination wedding facility, restaurant and spa located by the Enchanted Rock. The Cathedral is perfect for intimate parties of 50 people or have fairy tale-like weddings and receptions for up to 300 guests in the Courtyard, Rooftop Terrace and Event Hall. Unique estate has 10 B&B’s, and the Lodge with 17 rooms. Quiet Hill Ranch, (800) 544-2253, www.quiethillranch.com A Nature and Wildlife Vacation Rental offers opportunities to enjoy bird watching, nature viewing, wildlife photography, swimming, cycling and
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hiking, or just relax on the porch of your log cabin and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Texas Hill Country. Property includes 4 log cabins which sleep 6 and 1 wheelchair accessible cabin which sleeps 8. Rocky Hill, (830) 992-2155, www.rockyhillfredericksburg.com Event space with a capacity of 100, and 6 cabins which can accommodate a total of up to 14 people combined.
Hotels/Motels Best Western Fredericksburg, 314 E. Highway Street (830) 992-2929 www.bestwesternfredericksburg.com
Function space for 40.
Fredericksburg Inn & Suites, 201 S. Washington, Fredericksburg (800) 446-0202 www.fredericksburg-inn.com 93 guest rooms, 10 suites, Barons Creek Conference Center accommodates up to 175 guests, Cypress Room accommodates up to 80 guests – all within walking distance of Main Street. Hampton Inn & Suites, 515 E. Main, (830) 997-9696 www.fredericksburghampton.com 55 rooms, including 17 suites, many with balcony overlooking our courtyard, pavilion, firepit and pool. Large Meeting Room up to 150; Board Room up to 20 and Outdoor Pavilion perfect for casual gatherings and receptions. Hangar Hotel, 155 Airport Road, Fredericksburg (830) 997-9990 www.hangarhotel.com 50 luxury rooms, Officer’s Club and private Briefing Room. Pacific Showroom accommodates up to 750 guests. Airport Conference Hangar seats 500 guests and additional meeting space in Quonset I & II. Full service catering available. Holiday Inn Express, 500 South Washington Street, 830-997-3377, 1,650 square feet of meeting space, and 76 sleeping rooms. www.fredericksburgholidayinn.com Inn on Baron’s Creek, 308 S. Washington, Fredericksburg (866) 990-0202 www.InnOnBaronsCreek.com 90 luxury suites, Walch Haus Conference Center accommodates up to 250, on-site catering facilities available, and The Spa (full-service) is located on the grounds. Walking distance of Main Street. LaQuinta Inn, 1465 East Main Street (830) 990-2899 accommodates up to 40.
400 square feet of meeting space which
Peach Tree Inn Party Room, 401 South Washington, Fredericksburg, (830) Function space for 50. Unique property with 24 rooms and suites. Sunday House Inn & Suites, 501 East Main Street, (830) 997-4484, www.sundayhouseinn.com Meeting space for up to 75, and 121 sleeping rooms.
Social Halls American Legion Hall – Post 244, Highway 87 South, Fredericksburg (830) 685-3321. Social hall with capacity for 500. DAV Hall – Chapter 167, Highway 87 North (830) 997-9718. Social hall, with capacity for 200. Hermann Sons Hall, 1109 S. Adams, Fredericksburg (830) 990-9430. Social hall w/catering kitchen available and capacity for 125. St. Barnabas Parish Hall, 601 W. Creek, Fredericksburg (830) 997-5762. Social hall with kitchen, capacity for 160 banquet-style seating or 300 theater-style seating. Alcohol allowed. St. Joseph’s Halle, 212 W. San Antonio, Fredericksburg (830) 456-1999. Social hall w/catering kitchen and capacity of 185.
[email protected] www.stjosephssociety.org/halle.htm
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Parish, (830) 997-9523, Operable partitions to divide up the main portion of the building into several configurations of dedicated meeting rooms and large assembly spaces allowing for multiple functions to occur at the same time. There is a dedicated bride’s room, a fully equipped kitchen, ample restrooms, and a covered drop-off which provides access to both the parish center and the church. Turner Hall, 103 W. Travis, Fredericksburg (830) 997-2204. Historic hall with wooden dance floor and capacity for 325. VFW Hall – Post 7105, 710 S. Washington, Fredericksburg (830) 997-5017. Social hall with capacity for 250.
Wineries Becker Vineyards, Jenschke Lane off Hwy 290 E, (830) 644-2681 www.beckervineyards.com One of the Hill Country’s premier wineries with gorgeous settings, live oak trees and lavender fields. The Lavender Haus is 1,800 square feet and can accommodate up to 120. It features a flagstone patio, fireplaces and a catering kitchen. The Becker Vineyards Library can accommodate up to 20, and Celebrate offers seating/dining space for 20-40. Also on property is a beautiful oak tree known as the “Wedding Tree” that you can get married under. Call (830) 644-2681 ext. 303 or email
[email protected] Messina Hof Hill Country, 9996 E. Hwy 290, (830) 990-GOLD (4653) www.messinahof.com/mhhillcountry/ Texas’ most award winning winery is now in the Hill Country and the perfect venue for intimate or large weddings. Come to the castle and get treated like royalty. Exchange vows under the Italian marble gazebo and enjoy our indoor and outdoor venues. Exquisitely decorated BYBs available on premise. Beer & spirits allowed in designated areas. Contact
[email protected] for more information. Pedernales Cellars, 2916 Upper Albert Rd, (830) 644-2037 www.pedernalescellars.com A premier boutique winery in the Hill Country. A beautiful tree-covered deck has breathtaking views and can accommodate 50-75 guests. Tents can also be set up on the grounds. Additional services available on request. Torre di Pietra Winery, 10915 E. Hwy 290, (830) 644-2829, www.texashillcountrywine.com A distinctive Mediterranean-Texan ambiance perfect for a casual or elegant occasion whether large or more intimate. Lovely covered outdoor piazza can comfortably accommodate up to 150 guests for an al fresco style dinner or appetizers year round. Larger groups can also be accommodated with use of the courtyard and additional covered porches. Grape Creek Vineyards, 10587 E. Hwy 290, (830) 644-2710 www.grapecreek.com The experience here is like ‘Tuscany in Texas’ through the architecture of the tasting rooms and with beautiful views of the Hill Country. Grape Creek offers a 2,000 square foot private tasting room (with full-wine bar set up) along with outdoor patio space for mid-week private reception and dining options. Additional services available on request. 4.0 Cellars, 10354 E. Hwy 290, (830) 997-7470 www.fourpointwine.com Fredericksburg’s newest wine tasting venue (opened April 2012) featuring wines from McPherson Cellars, Lost Oak Winery and Brennan Vineyards, also has meeting/event space for up to 50 people in its private tasting room and up to 250 in its outdoor pavilion/bar. Additional services available on request.
Other Venues Admiral Nimitz Museum Rental Facilities, 340 E. Main, Fredericksburg (830) 997-8600 x 211 www.nimitzrentals.org Offers several venue options: Historic vintage ballroom with two catering kitchens and a 2nd floor mezzanine, Patio, Gazebo & Courtyard, Japanese Garden of Peace, a Board Room, the Cailloux Education Center and the Ruff Haus. Take your pick!
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Albert Dance Hall and Beer Garden, 5435 South RR 1623, Albert, TX. www.alberttexas.com Get married under our 500 year old oak tree and dance the night away in our 89 year old dance hall which was recently brought back to its original glory through extensive renovation. Gillespie County Fairgrounds & Exhibition Hall, Hwy 16 South, Fredericksburg (830) 997-2359 www.gillespiefair.com Large 14,000 sq. ft. hall with additional pavilions available. Capacity for up to 650. Gillespie County Farm Bureau Center, 237 Equestrian Dr. off Hwy 87 South, Fredericksburg (830)997-4396. Hall and meeting room for large or small gatherings and events. Kitchen, tables and chairs and a stage. Capacity for 50 – 400+. Gillespie County Historical Society, 312 W. San Antonio, Fredericksburg (830) 997-2835 www.pioneermuseum.net Historical museum complex includes Social Hall for up to 85 guests; Sanctuary and 3 pecan tree-canopied acres for up to 350 guests. Gillespie County Country Schools, (830) 685-3321, www.historicschools.org As many as 44 rural schools were in operation around Fredericksburg, the county seat of Gillespie County, in the early 20 th century. German immigrants had poured into the area that became known as the Texas Hill Country in the mid to late 1800’s, starting with the settlement of New Braunfels in 1845 and Fredericksburg in 1846. With a strong sense of community in the rural areas of Gillespie County still today, 12 of the schools continue to be used as community centers, polling places and festival sites, as well as being rented out as sites for social gatherings. Greater Grace Christian Coffee House, 311 E. San Antonio, Fredericksburg, (830) 456-3333 www.greatergracecoffeehouse.com Their 2000 sq ft deck overlooking Baron’s Creek makes a perfect place to celebrate those special events. Grape Creek Hall, off of the Old San Antonio Rd. Fredericksburg, (830)997-2045. Capacity for 200 guests with small catering kitchen, BBQ pits and stage. Hill Country University Center, (830) 990-4948, www.hcucenter.org, Hold your next conference, family gathering, social event or banquet at Hill Country University Center’s H-E-B Community Events Center. Located on this picturesque campus, ringed by rolling hills, our venue is the perfect place for your special event. The H-E-B Community Events Center includes the following amenities: 3,096 square-feet of meeting space, 164 square-foot catering kitchen, Portable stage, Multi-media podium, Two 10’ projection screens, High definition DVD system, Two high definition LCD projectors, High definition video camera, Touch-pad AV control pad, 177 paved parking spaces, 6’ rectangular tables and chairs for 116 people, Climate control, Handicap-accessible restroom facilities, Open-air chapel with backlit stained glass feature (accommodates 15-20), Seating Capacity (rental of additional tables and chairs may be needed to achieve maximum capacity): Banquet Rounds-238 using 72” rounds, Theater Style-325, Classroom Style-176, and Reception Style-344. Kairos, The Celebration Barn, off Hwy 16 South, Fredericksburg (830) 990-9515 www.kairoscelebrationbarn.com Ideal venue for your hill country wedding with its pastoral views, country breezes, majestic interior and savory cuisine. Full service catering for 20-200 guests. Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course Cardinal Room, Highway 16 S., Fredericksburg (830) 997-4010 www.fbgtx.org/departments/ladybirdpark.htm#Pavilions A perfect location for your business gathering and has also become a popular venue for reunions, wedding receptions and other types of gatherings. Capacity of 80. Catering available. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Hwy 16 South, Fredericksburg (830) 997-4202 Offering 2 event venues; Pioneer Pavilion with stage and catering kitchen (500) and Historic Tatsch House with kitchen facilities and courtyard (65 inside). Marktplatz Halls (City of Fredericksburg), Main Street, Fredericksburg (830) 997-4202 Three open-air pavilions located in the heart of the Historic District. Capacity 600+. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park Group Dining Hall, Highway 290 East, Stonewall (512) 389-8900 Capacity for 100 guests with a catering kitchen and picnic area set on the banks of the Pedernales River.
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Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach Town Loop off RR 1376 (830) 997-3224 www.luckenbachtexas.com World-famous historic community with dancehall, general store and bar. The entire town may be rented. Pat’s Hall, 406 Post Oak Road (830) 997-7574 www.patshall.com Entire facility can accommodate over 1,000 guests. Rent all or part of the facility. Tables and Chairs included in rental price. Marry beneath the historic oak tree where memories have been made since 1928. The Steve W. Shepherd Theater, (830) 997-3588, 1668 Highway 87 South, www.fredericksburgtheater.org an upscale venue that seats 250 in the auditorium. The auditorium can be refigured to suit your needs. Included on site is a dressing area and catering kitchen. For additional information on area lodging, restaurants and attractions, go to www.VisitFredericksburgTX.com The Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau has developed this Wedding Planner Guide to assist wedding planners by providing easy access to area vendors who may be of service to you. This is only a partial list and it is not meant as an endorsement of any of the services or facilities. The information is as accurate as possible at the time of printing. Please contact the Fredericksburg CVB or the individual businesses or facilities for additional or updated information. Revised January 2013
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