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$1,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price

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About

Rustic Elegance in the Texas Hill Country

Come on out to Rafter E Ranch to experience Texas charm at it’s finest! Our venue is quietly secluded amongst the Pedernales Valley, yet only six miles from Fredericksburg’s Historic District and the Wine Trails. With sprawling views of the Texas Hill Country, The Venue rests amongst towering 100-year-old oaks, fields of wild flowers, and abundant wildlife. The Venue offers a beautiful outdoor ceremony site to create your dream setting. If you are looking for a stunning view of the Texas Hill Country, we are the venue for you! We can’t wait to make your event the most remarkable day to remember.

Facilities and Capacity

The Venue at Rafter E Ranch features stunning rustic design with covered porches that face the southwest, allowing for cool evening breezes and breathtaking sunsets. The covered veranda is 3,000 square feet which provides scenic sunset views of the Pedernales valley. We have several outside ceremony sites that are ideal for your "I do" spot. We're picked as a 2023 favorite Venue for the uniqueness of our Venue, scenic views, competitive pricing and customer service. Be sure to visit us!

Services Offered

Outdoor ceremony sites, ELOPEMENT and MICRO-WEDDING PACKAGES.

If it will just be the 2 of you for your special day or "2 and few" guests. We have a simple or all inclusive package to fit your needs.

Simple Packages Include:

  • Outdoor Ceremony with decor
  • Officiant
  • Wedding Music
  • Bride and Groom Florals
  • Wedding Cake
  • Champagne
  • Glass Champagne Flutes
  • Photography (not professional)

All Inclusive Packages Include:

  • Outdoor Ceremony with decor
  • 2 Night Lodging Credit Voucher
  • Exclusive Wine Tour for 2
  • Dinner for 2 (Gift Card)
  • Officiant
  • Wedding Music
  • Bride and Groom Florals
  • Wedding Cake
  • Champagne
  • 2 Waterford Crystal Champagne Flutes
  • Photography (not professional)

History

This family-owned company is run by 6th generation Texans who continue to carry on the tradition of farming and ranching at the Rafter E Ranch. "Planning a family wedding of our own inspired Brian and I to share our beautiful ranch with hill country brides. After months of planning, hard work, and dedication, our dreams have finally come true"!

Location

The Venue at Rafter E Ranch is conveniently located near Fredericksburg only minutes from vineyards, lodging and the downtown historic district!

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Wedding Cake

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
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The Venue at Rafter E Ranch is highly recommended by reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful location, and stunning views. The owners, Mary and Brian, are praised for going above and beyond to make the wedding day special. The spacious bridal and groom suites, well-groomed ceremony site, and picturesque ranch offer numerous photo opportunities. The venue's cleanliness, organization, and prompt communication are also commended. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Venue at Rafter E Ranch for its outstanding customer service and beautiful ranch-style setting.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Venue at Rafter E Ranch is highly recommended by reviewers for its exceptional service, beautiful location, and stunning views. The owners, Mary and Brian, are praised for going above and beyond to make the wedding day special. The spacious bridal and groom suites, well-groomed ceremony site, and picturesque ranch offer numerous photo opportunities. The venue's cleanliness, organization, and prompt communication are also commended. Overall, reviewers highly recommend The Venue at Rafter E Ranch for its outstanding customer service and beautiful ranch-style setting.

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Jessica M. Sent on 04/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The venue was beautiful, Mary was excellent and made for an absolutely perfect day!!

The venue at Rafter E was more than I could imagine. It was both beautiful and romantic, the perfect place to get married.
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Elyse S. Sent on 06/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience!

This place was so amazing, we did an elopement package with them and they took care of basically everything! From the cake, to the chairs and tables and decor set up, to the bride and groom florals and even photography. And the venue was so beautiful I would recommend it to anyone, even if you’re not doing an elopement package. Could not have asked for more!
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Allison W. Sent on 05/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

What a wonderful experience!

We couldn't be happier with The Venue in Fredericksburg. The location is beautiful, and the Eckerts made sure that everything was just perfect for our special day. We chose an elopement package for ourselves and some of our family, and everyone complemented the entire experience. We are so glad that we found this venue!
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