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December 2023 by Gretchen Setnan
I am so glad we chose this venue! Truly the best day of my life. We haven’t gotten many pictures back, as we just got married, but I had to come on here and rave about how wonderful everything is at Chapel Lodge. I love that you have an option to rent out and stay at the venue, my dad and mom’s family stayed at the lodge and cabin, it was so convenient and accommodating to all of their needs! Jaycie is a sales rep at the venue, we loved her from the very beginning, she’s one of the reasons we chose this venue! We actually hired her as our planner too, again another wonderful decision! The whole day was seriously perfect! She went above and beyond and we cannot thank her enough for all she did for us! The venue is so beautiful it really doesn’t need a whole lot of flowers etc in my opinion; we had about 400 candles and it was so romantic! There are so many different spaces to utilize, if you haven’t been out here I highly recommend you get out there and check it out! If you’re looking to have the perfect wedding/party/stay etc.. look no further!Ps if you are looking at any of the previous reviews about food or bar, chapel lodge is only a venue, whoever hosted the party hired those people so this venue should not be to blame if you were not satisfied.
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December 2023 by Gretchen S.
I am so glad we chose this venue! Truly the best day of my life. We haven't gotten many pictures back, as we just got married, but I had to come on here and rave about how wonderful everything is at Chapel Lodge. I love that you have an option to rent out and stay at the venue, my dad and mom's family stayed at the lodge and cabin, it was so convenient and accommodating to all of their needs! Jaycie is a sales rep at the venue, we loved her from the very beginning, she's one of the reasons we chose this venue! We actually hired her as our planner too, again another wonderful decision! The whole day was seriously perfect! She went above and beyond and we cannot thank her enough for all she did for us! The venue is so beautiful it really doesn't need a whole lot of flowers etc in my opinion; we had about 400 candles and it was so romantic! There are so many different spaces to utilize, if you haven't been out here I highly recommend you get out there and check it out! If you're looking to have the perfect wedding/party/stay etc.. look no further!Ps if you are looking at any of the previous reviews about food or bar, chapel lodge is only a venue, whoever hosted the party hired those people so this venue should not be to blame if you were not satisfied.
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December 2023 by Paul Gillis
Spectacular venue for a wedding. Can't wait to see the pictures from the field. Entire setup was beautiful.
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November 2023 by Caroline
We chose to have our wedding at this venue not just because of the beautiful property but also due to the warm welcome we received from the very start when we were touring the venue. Jaycie was such a pleasure to work with and who always went the extra mile. From the beginning, Jaycie genuinely makes you feel like your wedding will be special and stand out from other weddings she has helped plan. Jaycie knew many of the vendors we used and communicated with them, she gave us great ideas on additional considerations for the wedding and always had an ability to quell any stress we had from general wedding planning. There is nothing that she can not do! Jaycie was simply the best and we highly recommend her as both a venue and wedding coordinator!Just 20 minutes south of downtown Austin, the outdoor space of the venue features massive oak trees that sets up a beautiful natural backdrop for the ceremony space. With the 50 acre property having a vineyard, expansive fields and a pond, it offers many opportunities for capturing memorable photos, especially during golden hour. The wedding flowed seamlessly from the ceremony under the oak trees to the cocktail hour in the courtyard to the dinner and reception in the indoor/outdoor tent. For any last-minute wedding needs, there are grocery and liquor stores, restaurants as well as after hour bar locations nearby. We highly recommend this venue for your wedding.
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October 2023 by Shannon Sinwell
I had the wedding of my dreams at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge. Getting married under the beautiful live oak trees was like something out of a storybook!From my first venue tour with the owner, Krista, to the big day itself, the entire planning process was seamless and worry-free.I am especially thankful for Catherine, the in-house coordinator, who went above and beyond in making sure the day went off without a hitch. We had so many guests remark that this was the most memorable, well-run wedding they'd ever been to before. THANK YOU!
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September 2023 by Kim Pigg
Lovely venue but August is too hot for an outdoor wedding. The food was amazing but the tented reception could have used a few more AC units.
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June 2023 by Ian Bednowitz
We had our wedding at The Vineyards at Chappel Lodge, and it was a smooth, beautiful, well-run and incredibly memorable event.Venue: Gorgeous outdoor venue with a peaceful setting for the ceremony and so many wonderful places to take stunning photos. There are the vineyards themselves, a pond with a fountain, the ceremony setting and the main house which has a Mediterranean feeling.Contract discussions: There were some points of negotiation in the contract. Chappel Lodge was flexible to meet some of our requests and, if they did not, they were transparent about their rationale for a particular requirement or clause.Vendor flexibility: Chappel Lodge allows couples to find their own vendors, with approval from the property, which opens up a very broad set of vendors.Planning: Catherine was our day-of event coordinator that is part of the package of working with Chappel Lodge (you have to have your own as well), and she provided valuable and practical guidance throughout the process. She is clearly very experienced and could give us guidance for every step of our day.Overall we highly recommend hosting your wedding here!
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June 2023 by Matt Scarborough
This venue is stunning. I went to a wedding here and the setting was stunning. The perfect venue for any couple wanting to get married in Austin, but totally surrounded in nature and away from traffic. So well manicured and maintained. Sunsets here are phenomenal and my wife and I loved a stroll in the vineyard and seeing the sunset and fountain from our table during reception. The tent was perfect and the weather amazing. I highly recommend this venue to anyone wanting to get married in Austin but with nature all around and a super chill vibe. So many amazing backdrops throughout!
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May 2023 by Julie Kelly
We got married in April 2023 and this was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. This venue is such a hidden gem in Austin and all of our guests couldn’t stop raving about it. There is so much outdoor space, we were able to have our dogs running around greeting guests, had our own cigar bar and had plenty of room for kids to run around in the grass. The wildflowers and blue bonnets were in full bloom and it was truly breathtaking - I highly recommenda spring wedding. It really didn’t need much decor because if it’s natural beauty which made planning less stressful. We also got to pick out our own furniture for the seating lounge to match our theme (tons of options) and guests loved hanging out in the courtyard seating area - another amazing part of the venue.Jaycie was an amazing help to us from giving us our first tour where we fell in love with the place to making sure everything looked perfect on the big day. Her energy and excitement is unmatched and we consider her a friend now!We couldn’t have asked for a prettier venue or more perfect day.
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April 2023 by Cam and Landry Young
This was the most beautiful venue! We got lucky with having our wedding in late March when the bluebonnets aren't supposed to be out, but they were for our wedding and it was magical! Catherine is the on-site manager and we hired her as our day-of coordinator as well, and she did a fantastic job making sure everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend getting married here! It is a picturesque and unique wedding venue.
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December 2022 by Kimberly Kennedy
Beautiful venue & incredible coordinator. This venue is an incredible place to get married and Catherine is incredible. She will work hard to make sure your wedding is exactly what you dream it would be. I cannot say enough good things about this place.
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December 2022 by Eddy Sammi OIsen
Spent the weekend here for Bachelorette Festivities. We stayed in the Cabin and it was really accommodating and had great closet and bathroom space, more than enough room for the 14 girls that stayed there. The grounds of the entire property are dreamy and I really wish I would've gotten married there at the Lodge, because it is gorgeous and well thought out for not only weddings but any type of event. The owners and staff are very organized, polite, and know what it takes to have an extremely amazing event from start to finish. Since we were only in certain areas of the property at certain times, I got to see preparation for other events that were to take place in other areas and I was extremely impressed with everything about this place!
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December 2022 by Jason Romero
Fantastic venue!! My husband and I had an amazing experience!The in-house day of coordinator, Catherine Haffner, went way above and beyond to make sure that everything went smoothly on our wedding day, and was so lovely to work with!The venue itself is gorgeous, open/airy and very thoughtfully designed. The bluebonnets and wild flowers were in full bloom, adding a beautiful splash of nature to our mid-April wedding.From our first call with the owner, Krista, to our late night goodbyes with Catherine, we couldn’t have imagined a better team for our big day.Thank you so much, VCL!!
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December 2022 by Clarissa Pedraza
The Vineyards at Chappel lodge is a beautiful venue. All the green space it has is perfect for any type of wedding.The reception tent is spacious, beautiful, and perfect for dancing and games.The venue did everything possible to make our wedding amazing. With the help of Catherine, our day of coordinator, everything was perfectly set up and ready for us.100% would recommend, I hope to not have to get married again, but will definitely keep VCL in mind for my next celebration.Catherine from VCL, is a fantastic day of coordinator, my wife and I highly recommend her.She’s very well organized, thinks through everything, and has years of experience that make her an expert coordinator.She answered our emails thoroughly and guided us throughout the whole process from the very beginning since the day we booked the venue.She made sure our vendors had time lines, knew where to go, and where to set everything up.She made sure that all of the extras that I brought for the ceremony and reception where exactly where they needed to be.She really put our minds at ease through the planning process and the day of the wedding.As a gay couple, we also had our concerns regarding finding the right person to fit our specific needs, but Catherine definitely was the right fit. Although many things were still gender specific (such as the bridal suite and grooms room) she made us feel very welcome and accommodated everything to fit our wedding.
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December 2022 by Ginger R.
It was a pleasant surprise tucked away behind a regular neighborhood. I didn’t tour the grounds because the wedding I attended was at night. The staff was super friendly, the food was served buffet style and the amenities were clean. Now I don’t know what part of all that is included when you book an event and which part my host may have hired on her own etc etc. My only complaint was the outdoor restrooms were real small (and felt even smaller when I was trying to hoist my spanx back up while sweating and lifting a fancy dress. You ladies know what I mean here) I found out after the fact about a restroom indoors . Go figure ?. Oh yeah my friend complained about the way out of there when she was leaving it seemed misleading and she ended up on the train tracks and almost got stuck in a ditch since she drives a little sports car. So be careful leaving!!
