On the fence about Barr Mansion or simply can't wait to see the space? Join us for our weekly Wednesday Picnic Nights from 5:00pm-9:30pm! This gives you a chance to view the grounds as well as taste some of our delicious, fresh, organic cuisine! We also try to have live music or a DJ every week.
https://www.barrmansion.com/happywednesdays
Barr Mansion, located in Austin, Texas, is a full-service wedding venue. The venue has catered for weddings for over 30 years, and their experienced coordination staff can help you plan a wedding surrounded by natural beauty and nostalgic charm. The venue’s in-house catering team serve local organic dishes that are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Facilities and Capacity
Barr Mansion offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor event spaces suitable for receptions and ceremonies:
Their 18th-century Ballroom was shipped piece by piece from New York and features a 40-foot glass wall. The 3,300-square-foot versatile space can accommodate 300 for a seated reception or 200 with room for a dance floor and is a mix of old and new, featuring exposed beams and wooden pillars.
The Farmstead is an indoor-outdoor space, modern in design, with an element of country-chic perfect for a reception or covered ceremony. It is a 2,875-square-foot space, which can seat 300 for a harvest dinner comfortably, and features wooden floors, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light.
The Mansion, which is over 100 years old, makes the perfect meeting place for the wedding party and features separate bridal and groom suites. The Mansion makes the ideal backdrop for a ceremony or cocktail hour on the front lawn. To the side of the Mansion is the Grand Lawn, an 8,000-square-foot area suitable for a tented reception of up to 300 people. The grounds also feature several other lawn and patio spaces ideal for intimate ceremonies or cocktail parties.
Services Offered
Barr Mansion offers a selection of comprehensive wedding packages which include the assistance of the venue’s experienced coordinators. Their team will meet with you to introduce their services, discuss outside vendors, and start the planning process, as well as coordinate the rehearsal, ceremony, and day-of, create your reception layout, provide guidance on the menu, event day timeline, and rentals.
Wedding packages include:
Exclusive use of the venue and grounds
Choice of an indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations
Use of the site before the ceremony for rehearsal, wedding preparations, and vendor setup
Use of the Mansion for the wedding party with getting ready rooms
Setup and breakdown
In-house catering with serving staff
Ceremony and reception chairs and tables
Linens and full place settings
Cuisine
Barr Mansion provides in-house certified organic catering using seasonal ingredients grown in their own garden and local markets. Wedding packages include a choice of appetizer vignettes, buffet, family-style, plated or feast service styles, a wedding cake, and groom’s cake (or optional second dessert) from their experienced pastry chef.
So happy with our decision to have our wedding celebration at Barr Mansion. We were originally scheduled to have it on 8/8/20 but decided to postpone to 7/24/21 due to Covid. I'm grateful Barr was able to postpone that date for us during such a crazy time in the wedding industry. Our celebration was everything I imagined it to be. A beautiful and serene setting for our guests, delicious and unique food choices, wonderful service and professionalism, and lots of fun. A big thank you to Molly our wedding coordinator, I cannot imagine working with anyone better! So organized, on top of things, easygoing, kind, and such a hard worker. Many people at our reception noticed how hard she was working to keep things running smoothly for our special day. Thank you again Barr and Molly, it was a day we'll never forget!
Sent on 07/29/2021
Kelly O.
· Married on 07/02/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The Perfect Day!
Barr Mansion is THE place to get married in Austin! The venue is beyond beautiful, the food is amazing, and the staff is kind and helpful. All of our guests had a great time at the wedding and we cannot be more pleased with how everything turned out.
Our coordinator, Molly, was incredible! She helped me stay on track with planning, gave helpful suggestions, and was an open ear when wedding planning was getting a bit overwhelming. She is organized and knows what she is doing! Our rehearsal and wedding day were perfect because of Molly. She kept us on time, made sure everyone knew where they needed to be, and even packed up some late night pizza in the getaway car for my husband and me. I cannot say enough good things about Molly and Barr Mansion! I wish we could get married all over again!
Sent on 07/11/2021
Leah
· Married on 06/25/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing experience at Barr Mansion
We had the best wedding thanks to Barr Mansion. They were wonderful to work with! I can't say enough great things about them.
As a photographer who has shot at almost every venue in town I can say that the Barr Mansion has THE best food offered! The beauty of the venue speaks for itself. I just wanted to comment on the excellent food! If your a foodie, this is your venue.
We love playing at the Barr Mansion! An Austin original, it has the most stunning grounds imaginable and now with the new ballroom, has a fantastic indoor option. The staff are always lovely to work with and we always look forward to our weddings and parties here!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
At Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake
At Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Signature Drink
What are the most important characteristics of Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead for wedding events?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offer?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offer for wedding events?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Cake
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead have available for wedding events?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Drapery
Furniture
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Barr Mansion Ballroom & Farmstead is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
