Plenty of couples want the feel of a Texas Hill Country wedding while staying close to Austin. At The Winfield Inn, we host weddings on 33 acres in Kyle, TX, about 20 miles south of Austin, with mature live oak trees, open grounds, a historic 1884 mansion, and a covered Garden Ballroom. If you're keeping your guest list small, the same setting still carries the day.
Planning an Intimate Wedding With Texas Hill Country Character
A small wedding is its own kind of day, closer and calmer, more about the people actually in the room. Our grounds help shape that day with ceremony site options, mature live oak trees, gardens, and a covered Garden Ballroom for a built-in rain plan.
A Hill Country setting close to Austin
The Winfield Inn is in Kyle, TX, about 20 miles south of Austin, giving couples a Texas Hill Country setting while staying close to the Austin area. You get the historic 1884 mansion and mature live oak trees, with the look and feel of the Hill Country on 33 acres.
Ceremony spots that suit a smaller guest list
An Intimate wedding near Austin, TX, lets you pick a setting that feels personal. We offer several ceremony sites, including the Garden Gazebo, beneath the oak trees, the Garden Ballroom, and in front of The Winfield Inn estate. Those options let you choose a setting that fits the feeling of a smaller wedding, from the oak trees to the brick pathway approach at the Garden Gazebo. The Garden Ballroom is also a ceremony option and gives you a covered rain plan if the weather turns.
Spaces included with your rental
Your rental includes exclusive use of the Garden Ballroom, Grounds, Bridal Suite and Veranda, and Groom's Quarters. The Bridal Suite has a sun porch and natural light, and the Groom's Quarters sits apart from the main house. You also get the full main house for getting ready, early access to the estate for setup and photos, an on-site manager during the event, and free parking for guests and vendors. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too, so a pet can be part of your day.
Food and drinks on your terms
An intimate wedding is a good chance to serve exactly what you want. You may work with an outside full-service, licensed, and insured caterer. Bringing your own alcohol is permitted, with TABC-certified bartenders required and alcohol delivered the day of the event.
Conclusion
An intimate wedding near Austin doesn't mean compromising on setting. With a historic estate, oak-shaded grounds, and Texas Hill Country in Kyle, TX, The Winfield Inn lets you keep your day small and personal.
If you're planning an intimate wedding near Austin, TX, contact The Winfield Inn or call 512 268 1420 or visit thewinfieldinn.com to start the conversation.
FAQs
How far is The Winfield Inn from Austin?
We're in Kyle, TX, about 20 miles south of Austin.
What ceremony locations can we choose from?
You can choose from ceremony site options including the Garden Gazebo, the Garden Ballroom, beneath the oak trees, and in front of The Winfield Inn estate.
Is there a backup if it rains?
Yes. We offer outdoor and indoor options with a built-in rain plan in the covered Garden Ballroom.
Can we work with our own caterer and bring alcohol?
Yes. You may work with an outside full-service, licensed, and insured caterer, and bringing your own alcohol is permitted, with TABC-certified bartenders required.