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The Grand Lady is a family-run wedding venue on 20 acres of oak trees in Manor, about 25 minutes east of downtown Austin and 20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom Airport. You get four settings in one place: a restored 1881 mansion for getting ready, a modern 3,400 sq ft climate-controlled reception hall, a half-acre flower farm with a 60-foot pergola for garden ceremonies, and the grounds themselves, with a ceremony lawn in the oak grove and courtyards for cocktail hour.

We host up to 250 guests, and the whole property is yours for the day. Weekend rentals include 14 hours (weekdays, 12), so nobody is rushing. Tables and chairs are included (wooden bentwood chairs inside, white chairs outside), along with cocktail tables and two bar fronts. If Texas weather has other plans, the reception hall and covered brick breezeway with a retractable roof give you a real rain plan, not a last-minute tent. Your rental also includes a one-hour rehearsal when no event is booked the day before, plus a complimentary hour on the property for bridal or engagement photos, scheduled ahead.

The mansion is reserved for you, your wedding party and close family: eight rooms for getting ready, photos and a quiet moment before the ceremony. Built in 1881, moved to our land in the 1970s and restored in 2019, she still gets the most compliments on her porch.

Venue rental runs from $4,000 on weekdays to $14,500 for peak Saturdays, depending on day and season (taxes and fees not included). Want to hand off the planning? Ask about our all-inclusive package, with our trusted partners for catering, bar, flowers, coordination and DJ (availability varies by date).

Our in-house floral studio works like any full-service florist, sourcing the best blooms from top growers. Then we add something no other studio can: flowers grown just for you in our own garden, cut fresh for your wedding. You get the full range of a studio plus garden-fresh blooms, so arrangements come out fuller and more personal than flowers that were all shipped in. Book your flowers with us and take $500 off your venue rental.

Good to know: Peak Beverage is our licensed bar partner, and you choose your caterer from our list of approved full-service caterers. A professional planner or day-of coordinator is required, and beyond that you can bring any vendors you love. The property and restrooms are ADA accessible, and parking is free on site.

Most guests stay in downtown Austin, near the airport or at The Domain. Rideshares are available, but allow extra time; some couples schedule rides ahead or book a shuttle. We also have a historic farmhouse lodging five minutes away for your wedding party (book it on Airbnb).

Besides weddings, we host elopements, rehearsal dinners, private parties, corporate events and photo shoots. We celebrate all love.

We're Katie West and Sean Kane, and we'd love to show you around. Tours by appointment.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Specialty Beer

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

Reviews of The Grand Lady

Abbie
Abbie Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Modern & Timeless - Best venue in the Austin area!

I found the Grand Lady on instagram and the moment I stepped foot on the property my fiance and I knew it was the place we were going to get married! The mansion has been beautifully remodeled, but still has its old-timey character. The new reception hall is absolutely stunning. We got married 2 months ago and our friends and family are still talking about how beautiful our venue was. The staff - particularly Carly and Christy were so friendly and easy to work with! Highly highly recommend choosing the Grand Lady - you won’t regret it!
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 02/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, classic venue

Besides being one of the most gorgeous venues in the Austin area, I had an excellent experience with everyone I came into contact with. Christy is so responsive and warm. There was a very minor landscaping issue the morning of the wedding, and both Christy and the owner went above and beyond with their apologies. There is ample space and parking and the venue feels classic and timeless. I love that it’s almost a blank slate that can perfectly accommodate any theme or vibe.
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Danh Sent on 08/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and modern venue!

Loved our reception experience here at the Grand Lady! The big and gorgeous hall easily fit our 220 guest count with a walk aisle. Inside the hall, has a room for the kitchen staff to prep with an outside door for readily entre/exit. Within a few meters, clean and sophisticated restrooms (around 10 stalls indoor) that allows my guests to go whenever! Across the artistic gravel walkway full of vegetation lies a classical and ageless mansion that has been dressed down from roof to staircase. We loved the whole day, thank you!
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Gracen Sent on 09/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable space and great customer service!

The Grand Lady is such an incredible space to marry your best friend! We struggled to find a venue that was flexible and cared about our personal needs. From the beginning, the Grand Lady made us feel at home and completely cared for! We loved the timeless and classic vintage feel of the home with the modern reception space. It truly is the best of both worlds and has so many great spaces for any of your celebration needs. We will definitely be back for a dinner party or anniversary picnic!
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Jessica Sent on 03/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with historical character

Katie and Sean are an absolute delight to work with. My husband and I were the first "large" wedding to be held at the Grand Lady, and Katie and Sean worked tirelessly to make sure the venue was in top form for our day. We chose the Grand Lady because of its unique history, beautiful scenery, and ability to "customize" what our day could look like. Everyone had a phenomenal time, and the day was even better than what we could have imagined. Katie and Sean's work ethic, kindness, and generosity set them apart from other venues, and we cannot recommend the Grand Lady more highly.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

Working with Katie is seamless. She wants nothing but a happy client. The venue is so beautiful and creates a perfect backdrop for a wedding.
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 10/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem right outside of Austin

The Grand Lady is a truly special place. The mansion has so much character and has been beautifully restored. It's tucked back in an oak grove and is so quaint and romantic. The renderings for the new, modern wedding spaces going in on the property are also fantastic. I recently put together a styled wedding shoot at The Grand Lady and it photographs so vividly. Katie was lovely to work with as well. This venue is an absolute gem!
Erin
Erin Sent on 04/05/2026
4.8 out of 5 rating

Stunning Wedding Venue!

We got married at the Grand Lady in late March 2026. It was the only venue we toured, but it was exactly what we were looking for, so we booked our date within a couple days of our tour. We loved the architecture of the mansion with the stained glass throughout and especially the green bathroom upstairs. The bridal suite is bright with tons of natural light, and the downstairs is perfectly moody. The house has so much character in every detail and has its own presence and personality. The reception hall is a perfect blank canvas with a modern feel that we could make our own. We loved the large windows at the back with a view into the trees. Our absolute favorite part, however, was the flower farm behind the buildings. It is a bit of a walk back there (and slightly treacherous in heels and a giant dress), but the walk is so worth it. By late March, the flower farm was full of brightly colored flowers, and we did our first look and most of our photos with family and the wedding party back there.

We went with the on-site floral team who were an absolute joy to work with. Kaitlyn helped bring our vision of a brightly colored Texas wildflower theme to life. She used a wide variety of farmed flowers to recreate the colorful vibe and uniqueness that goes along with the (somewhat odd) Texas wildflowers.

The Grand Lady has a list of required vendors. For the caterer and the wedding planner, it was required to choose from their list. Most of the vendors we worked with were from their recommendations and were great.

The one issue we had was that some of their policies changed and we weren’t notified. We booked the venue 16 months ahead of time, and over that period, a few of the policies and vendors changed. For example, the required Bar & Bev provider changed at some point, but we didn’t realize until about a month and a half before the wedding. At this point, we had already put down a deposit and chosen a signature cocktail. We weren’t notified directly about the vendor change, but figured it out when we were trying to contact the old vendor. In the future, I hope the Grand Lady notifies anyone who has already booked a date whenever policies change (especially if it was in the signed contract).

Despite a couple of road bumps, the Grand Lady was an awesome venue. It’s absolutely stunning with a specific charm. It beautifully changes with the season, but truly shines in the Spring. Our guests loved walking back to the flower farm and taking pictures during the cocktail hour, and we got so many comments about how much they loved the venue. It is a beautiful venue that helped our wedding feel so special.
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The Grand Lady frequently asked questions

The Grand Lady includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Grand Lady includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Grand Lady for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Grand Lady offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Grand Lady offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Grand Lady offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Grand Lady offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Grand Lady is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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