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Thistle Springs Ranch is a vintage-style wedding venue located in Cleburne, Texas. This unique property offers multiple indoor and outdoor settings for your big day. Your guests will experience beautiful wildflowers, lush cedar trees and roaming thistles on this Central Texas farm. Thistle Springs Ranch is a family-owned venue that can’t wait to bring your vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples can accommodate up to 250 guests at this rustic-style venue. They offer multiple backdrops to choose from, which include their antique windmill, historic dairy barn, roaming horses, native cedar and mesquite trees or beautiful sunsets over the lake. There’s a three story, climate-controlled Event Barn overlooking their three-acre lake perfect for your reception. This vintage, provincial barn is constructed with reclaimed barnwood, and features antiqued tin, an open floor plan and beautiful garden areas. Your guests will experience stunning views of the surrounding scenery. For your cocktail hour, they offer a gorgeous Pavilion with bistro lighting. It features a stone patio, complete with string lights, garden furniture and an antique grain bin, perfect for photo opportunities.

Services Offered
This full-service venue has been a part of the Dallas/Fort Worth wedding industry since 2012. They offer a bridal suite, complete with antique furnishings and a private bathroom. For the groomsmen they provide a dressing area with a private bathroom and balcony overlooking the hills. They offer multiple packages to choose from, as well as event planning services and event rentals. You’ll have their picturesque venue for 12 hours the day of your celebration, and you can bring in your own alcohol. Additional services include:

  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Round tables
  • Handcrafted plantation table
  • Folding wood chairs
  • Lighting and sound
  • Beverage bar
  • French wine barrels for cocktail tables


Location
Thistle Springs Ranch is conveniently located just 30 minutes south of Fort Worth, off the Chisholm Trail Parkway. Their rolling landscape in Cleburne features native foliage, wildlife and livestock. They're a little over an hour from both Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

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

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

Reviews of Thistle Springs Ranch

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Alex Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing but wonderful!

We recently got married at Thistle and I am SO SO SO glad we choose them as our venue!
When we did our walk-through before choosing them, they went over and beyond answering any questions we had. And when we actually booked them, nothing changed at all! They were super responsive, easy to talk to, and super helpful with anything we needed!
I want to give a huge shoutout to Chris who is the go-to man the day of our wedding! To say he helped is an absolute understatement. We honestly would not have had the perfect wedding we had without his help the day of!
Between Chris, the entire team, and how BEAUTIFUL the venue is, I can not say how thankful I am to have had them apart of our big day.
Seriously. I can not recommend Thistle Springs Ranch enough!
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 04/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Highly recommended

Thistle Springs Ranch was the most amazing venue! The gorgeous arch in front of the water was perfect for our outdoor ceremony. One of the best things about TSR is that I didn’t even need to purchase any rentals because it has so much beauty on its own (always nice saving money)! The people at TSR are amazing. I was always in contact with Meggan and she was so helpful and answered all my questions! And Kris does it all! From setting up the chairs and tables, making sure my husband and I got food, and ensuring everything ran smoothly... he was so attentive and great! Kris made sure I did not have anything to worry about on my day. I also recommend going with Lagniappe for florals because Ann knows the venue like the back of her hand and everything just turned out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!
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Megan Sent on 11/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Dream come true

Not only is Thistle Springs Ranch GORGEOUS, but the family that owns it are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Pretty severe flooding occurred in the weeks leading up to my wedding and while the venue was fine, getting out to the property became challenging. Ann kept me informed every step of the way and they ensured our guests made it safely to our wedding, all on their own dime. I fell in love with the space when I toured it, but I fell in love with the people who own and manage it because of their commitment to their brides and making weddings as perfect as possible. I don't have a single negative thing to say about TSR and everyone we interacted with. It is a breath taking venue owned by truly wonderful people.
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Melanie Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thistle Springs was the first venue we looked at and we looked at A LOT! We knew right away that it was the place we wanted to celebrate our marriage! It is a wonderful, Christian family that owns it who wants to make sure you are well taken care of. It is just far enough out of the city to make you feel secluded and it was just the right amount of country charm with a vintage, classic twist, which was exactly what we were looking for. Everything down to the weather, the glassy water next to the ceremony space and the bell that was rung after we kissed was beyond perfect! Everyone said they felt God's blessings that day. It was truly a once in a lifetime feeling. We were able to do a walk-thru a couple of weeks prior to our wedding with our coordinator and Meggan was there to answer all of our questions and to offer great suggestions. Ann was also so sweet to come meet me before the wedding and offer such kind words and love. The only thing I would have loved to have been different would be having access to the venue for a quick rehearsal and having access to the venue prior to 12pm the day of the wedding without having to pay such high additional fees. Other than that, we couldn’t have asked for a better venue and a better staff to work with. Such kindness and love! Will definitely be recommending the venue to every bride I know!!!
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Anna Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot put into words how amazing Thistle Springs Ranch is! Ann, Cason, and Meggan are the sweetest and answered every question and concern I had during my wedding planning process. The staff onsite during my wedding was AMAZING. He was sure to help hide me from my guests as the bridesmaids were walking out and made sure everything ran perfectly. My guest have been talking about how beautiful and perfect the venue was since the wedding. Thank for for making my wedding perfect and creating an amazing venue for couples starting their lives together. God Bless everyone involved at Thistle Springs!
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Tyler Sent on 03/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for the perfect rustic venue for your wedding, your search is done. The owners of Thistle have done an amazing job with this place. Everything on the property is extremely well kept and maintained. When inside the venue, it speaks for itself. We went with minimal decorations because we wanted all of the dark wood to truly stand out on its own. With bridal and groom suites on site, this venue is a perfect place to make your wedding an experience to remember. The staff is very quick to respond to questions and make suggestions. Our day of coordinator from the venue, Diana, was extremely helpful in making sure our ceremony and reception were well coordinated and taken care of. We did both our ceremony and reception inside the building, and the staff was able to flip the entire venue in about fifteen minutes. If you’re searching for that perfect rustic venue for your wedding, make sure to check out Thistle Springs Ranch.
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Lauren Sent on 10/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about Thistle Springs. The venue is breathtaking and everyone there is so friendly and sincerely wants to help make your day as special as they can. When we first started looking at venues online Thistle Springs was at the top of our list, and once we toured the venue we were sold! All our guests could not stop raving about the venue. It is a ways out there but so worth it. The venue inside and out is gorgeous!
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Jodi Sent on 05/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
A week later and I’m still trying to figure out how to put so much emotion into words to convey to others what Thistle Springs Ranch and the family behind it all mean to us after having the privilege of having our daughter’s wedding at their gorgeous venue. From the day we first called to setup the tour to the day after the wedding the Wright family and their staff were everything we could have asked for and so much more. Even our photographer and stylist whom we flew in from Colorado, who have worked at some of the most beautiful venues in Colorado could not stop saying it was the most beautiful venue they’ve had the privilege of working at. Most important is that our daughter and her new husband couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding. The TSR family and staff could not have been more helpful during the planning, implementation and all the way to the end of the night. Lots of things had to happen for everything to come together and I knew that we were in the hands of people who knew just how special this day was for our daughter, family and friends. I sit here today with a heart full of gratitude and can say without a doubt that we couldn’t have asked for it to have turned out any better. Family and friends are still talking about how beautiful and perfect the wedding was. The day we toured TSR they were preparing for a wedding to happen in a matter of a few hours and we saw some of the most breathtaking floral and decorations created by Ann Wright/Lagniappe. It goes without question to couple the most beautiful venue with the most beautiful floral; the complete package.
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User2124131 Sent on 05/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were looking for an outside venue with a country chic barn for the reception. When I found Thistle Springs Ranch, I knew it was a venue we had to go see. Sure enough, as soon as we went to go visit, we knew that was the place we were going to get married. We got married a month ago and absolutely loved everything about our wedding!! I can not say enough good things about Cason, Kathleen, and the rest of the staff at TSR! They really helped everything go so smoothly. They made sure that I did not have to worry about a thing. There were so many things going on behind the scenes that I didn't have to worry about because I knew they were taking care of everything. We would definitely recommend this GORGEOUS venue to anyone!!
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Jennifer Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thistle Springs and their staff are beyond amazing! Words cannot express how grateful we are for everything they did to make our day so special. From beginning to end, the entire TSR team far exceeded any and all expectations.

Throughout the planning process, they were always quick in responsiveness and super organized! Danielle was very accommodating, and helped us get all our paperwork, etc together before our big day.

Fast forward to the week of the wedding, we ended up getting married during the worst snow storm of the year. Needless to say, there were just a few things that didn’t go according to plan. The TSR team and Cason worked with us, and were in constant communication with us the entire time, even updating us on road conditions, weather, etc. Cason, Kathleen, and the whole TSR team were beyond accommodating, and made a normally stressful situation as stress free as possible.

The ceremony and reception itself far surpassed any and all expectations we had. Thistle Springs is a hidden treasure. This beautiful venue was a perfect dream, and far beyond what we could have ever envisioned or imagined for our perfect day. Beyond the gorgeousness of the venue itself, the staff at Thistle Springs and the level of service they provide to you the day of the wedding are just beyond words. We were absolutely blown away by their level of service. From the second you walk through the door, they make sure that any and all of your needs are taken care of. Kathleen is one of the sweetest people you will meet, and she goes above and beyond for you in every way possible. Everyone on the TSR team was so sweet and accommodating, we really can’t sing their praises enough.

Our hearts will forever be filled with gratitude for all that Thistle Springs did to make sure we had the wedding of our dreams. This truly is a one of a kind wedding venue with a level of service that is hard to match.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
JC Bartending JC Bartending Wedding Caterers

Always a pleasure to work with! The staff at Thistle Springs Ranch always does an awesome job. Beautiful venue. Highly recommend.

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Thistle Springs Ranch frequently asked questions

The space offered by Thistle Springs Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Thistle Springs Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Thistle Springs Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Thistle Springs Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
Thistle Springs Ranch is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in professionalism.
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