Wedding Wine

2 Dine 4 Fine Catering – http://www.2Dine4.com        512.467.6600

Owner Stephen Shallcross is an Austin Godsend. The entire team is brilliant.

People fly 2 Dine 4 out to cater events regularly, from Pebble Beach PGA to the Caribbean to Cabo! A couple of years ago, the team was part of a formal, Titanic Party on the Colorado River downtown Austin, the boat sank (on purpose) and the staff and guests swam for their lives! (Outside of 2 Dine 4, most of the attendees were not told by the host that this was going to happen) It was a newsworthy hoot!

The 2 Dine 4 experience is extremely attentive at every step. I use/recommend them for everything! They always make me feel important, cared for, and I get to be a "star" for the day... SWOOP EVENTS is the event planning arm of 2 Dine 4 (the Swoop House event venue is pictured here) that can help plan every single aspect of your event. I am proud to frequently help with beverage consultations. 2 Dine 4 Rocks!

Venues

House on the Hill - http://www.houseonthehillaustin.com/

Beautiful porches, decks and gardens surround the main house. This heavily wooded estate offers privacy and a natural retreat, minutes from downtown Austin.

Custom designed by local artist, Bill Hoey, the main facility, cottage and efficiency feature exciting Southwest architecture with soaring ceilings, spacious rooms with views, saltillo tile and wood flooring.  

This magnificent estate can accommodate up to 150 people or can provide a more intimate retreat for smaller events. You can have your pick of various settings for your event: the spacious indoor event room, the beautiful garden featuring a lovely native limestone waterfall, the cedar pavilion, the poolside deck, or the wrap-around porches with awesome views of Austin's hill country.  
 

Commons Ford Ranch – http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/reserve.htm

Common's Ford Ranch: 614 Commons Ford Ranch: An unfurnished large house approximately, 2,500 square feet. The house has a complete kitchen and two patios, one measuring 810 feet, the other measuring 560 square feet, a large covered four car garage is attached to the house with a swimming pool and large grass yard at the rear of the house. The house will hold 50 persons with a maximum of 150 for those using the house and patio area. 

Mayfield Park - http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/reserve.htm

Mayfield Cottage: 3801 Old Bull Creek Road (next to Austin Museum of Art)  
Historic colorful gardens, towering palm trees, brilliant peacocks, and delicate water lilies lift the spirits of visitors to Mayfield Park. In a historic setting, an 1870's cottage blends with ponds and gardens in a beautiful harmony. The cottage and gardens can be rented for social and business meetings. It is not recommended for theater events, large concerts or events that require temporary installation of hardware and structures within the gardens and cottage. The grounds are open daily to the public. The cottage and the gardens are both wheelchair accessable. Cottage capacity: 65. Maximum attendees for events: 200. 

Zilker Clubhouse - http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/reserve.htm

Zilker Clubhouse: 200 Zilker Clubhouse Road (off Rollingwood Drive)  
This facility is located west of Zilker Park in the hills with a panoramic view of downtown Austin. The Clubhouse is one large room 55' X 24' and will accomodate groups of 150 people inside. An adjoining patio, 55' X 35' will accomodate an additional 50 people. 6' tables and metal folding chairs are provided. Parking available for only 100 vehicles. 

Mercury Hall - http://www.mercuryhall.com/

Nestled on a secluded hilltop just minutes from downtown Austin, Mercury Hall offers an idyllic setting for a variety of occasions. This historic structure was built in 1904 in Mercury, Texas, and was moved to its current location in 1997. The Hall plays host to weddings, special events, fundraisers and performances.

Bursting with an indigenous landscape and a canopy of towering oak trees, the lushly appointed grounds surrounding Mercury Hall belie its city address. The structure recalls a bygone era of uncomplicated beauty, reveling in its simplicity. Mercury Hall's flexible layout and rustic beauty will set the picture-perfect stage for your truly unique event.

French Legation - http://www.frenchlegationmuseum.org/

On a hill near downtown Austin you will find a lovely relic, reminiscent of the days when Texas was a Republic...

Nestled in a quiet, green corner of the bustling modern capital of the State of Texas, the French Legation was originally built in 1840-41 to be the residence of the chargé d'affaires who represented the government of France in the Republic of Texas.

The Legation became the home of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Robertson in 1848, remaining in their family until 1949, when it was acquired by the State of Texas. Under the custodianship of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the site has been lovingly restored and furnished with items original to its time period. It is the oldest extant frame structure in Austin.

Caswell House -http://www.austinjuniorforum.org

Historic house, near downtown.

Tuscan Hall - http://www.tuscanhall.com/content.asp?id=1

Your guests will park on a natural rock shelf big enough to hold 100 cars. It will be the largest and most level stone that any of them has ever seen. Walk through the archway and descend the stone steps. That roar to your left is a waterfall. Cross the flagstone plaza, enter the double doors ahead and prepare to be amazed.

Miller-Crockett House - http://www.millercrockett.com/index.html

This historical landmark of Texas has been around about as long as Austin and has been referred to as "The best kept secret in Austin." The Miller-Crockett House is definitely one of the "must sees" that Central Texas has to offer whether on vacation, business or weddings.

Trois Estate - http://www.thetroisestate.com/

The Austin Trois Estate is an Event Center Catering to both Corporate and Private Events. We welcome you to come out and tour the Estate. The Setting with Outdoor Pavilions and Natural Pools is ideal. There is 6,500 square feet indoors, set within six acres of Pristine Gardens. Book Your next Event at The Austin Trois Estate.

Generally, restaurants/hotels in Austin are not "Bring Your Own Wine" friendly, especially if you are talking large quantities. Most larger restaurants sell spirits, as well as wine, and are not legally allowed to let you bring your own. In Texas, it is illegal to BYOWine if you sell spirits as part of your license (with a “wine & beer & spirits” license)…