6 Historic Gems in San Antonio For Your Wedding

Whether you're a history buff, long for the glamour of a bygone era, or just want to celebrate in a place with stories to tell, you're in luck because San Antonio has a wealth of landmark wedding venues. From the infamous Alamo to a distillery boasting incredible architecture, you'll find spaces that are perfect for a grand affair or a cozy gathering.


The Menger Hotel

San Antonio, TX

Fab Features: gorgeous historic hotel with an unforgettable setting right on the Plaza, just steps from the Alamo • event spaces are loaded with Victorian charm, from the dramatic Menger Ballroom to the tranquil Spanish courtyard • lavish guest rooms boast luxe amenities, great views, and private balconies

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Hotel Emma

San Antonio, TX

Fab Features: 19th-century brewery-turned-hotel with an ornate Renaissance Revival/Second Empire architectural style • The Courtyard boasts a one-of-a-kind fountain crafted from a former brass fitting, artful landscaping, and views of the San Antonio River • the beautiful Elephant Cellar faces the hotel's exhibition kitchen for a behind-the-scenes view of the culinary action

Catering: In-house
Price: $$ • $$$
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The Venue at Devils River Distillery

San Antonio, TX

Fab Features: gorgeous, historic San Antonio treasure just a block way from The Alamo and River Walk • incredible vintage architectural details enhanced by oversized teardrop crystal chandeliers, plus lounge furnishings, and gleaming distillery equipment • beautiful pre-prohibition style bar

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $$ • $$$
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The Spire

San Antonio, TX

Fab Features: built in 1884, this venue combines history with a chic-urban vibe for your celebration in the new St. Paul Square • utilize the chapel for a perfect reception venue, ideal location for your ceremony, or both • all-inclusive packages make planning your wedding a breeze

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Jack Guenther Pavilion at the Briscoe

San Antonio, TX

Fab Features: beautiful venue on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk with indoor and outdoor spaces that can be fully customized to fit any occasion • McNutt Sculpture Garden boasts majestic canopies of oak trees, colorful beds of native plants, a grand Italian pergola, and Western sculptures • a nonprofit, charitable organization serving to preserve and present the art, history, and culture of the American West

Catering: Preferred list, BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Just outside San Antonio!



The Venue on Church Street

Cuero, TX

Fab Features: event facility in the heart of charming, downtown Cuero, Texas with South Texas-meets-New Orleans architecture • for a micro wedding, the outdoor courtyard is a perfect place to exchange vows • flexible options allow you to create an event unique to you

Catering: Preferred list
Price: $ • $$ • $$$


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