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Our big day can't come soon enough—we're beyond excited to celebrate with you! While we count down the days, check out a few wedding details below. Oh, and ... don't forget your boots, it's gonna be a party. Hope to see ya'll there!
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The Venue

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THE CHAPEL AT GRUENE

1671 FM306, New Braunfels, TX 78132
Just one mile outside the Gruene Historic District, you’ll find our intimate wedding venue tucked away on ten acres of beautiful Texas Hill Country. When you arrive, park in the on-site lot, then grab your seat in the charming open-air chapel. We’ll tie the knot, then celebrate with dinner, drinks and dancing in the indoor reception hall. 
Dress code is fairly casual. Feel free to go formal with suit and tie or a dress, or keep it comfortable with jeans and boots. 

ceremony

5:00 pm

Head on over to the open-air chapel, we saved you a seat.

cocktail hour

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Relax, grab a drink and enjoy outdoor games in the courtyard.

Reception

6:30 pm - on

Dinner will be around 7 p.m. We're serving up classic Tex-Mex from Lupe Tortilla, including a chicken and beef fajita buffet with black beans and Mexican rice. Then, it's time for dancing!

Wedding Party

ashley gravette

jonathan stark

mary seaman

colter seaman

rachel stark

daniel stark

Gruene

The Area

New Braunfels is a German-Texas town nestled between San Antonio and Austin, just off the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers. Within New Braunfels city limits, you can find Gruene Historic District — full of good food, cute shops and legendary live music spots. 

Flying In

San Antonio International Airport is 31 miles south and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 48 miles north. 

Getting Around

There aren't a lot of public transportation options in the area, so we recommend a rental car. But, of course, there's always Uber and Lyft.

Hotels

courtyard marriott

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10 minute drive to venue
A great option for staying between downtown New Braunfels and Gruene. The Courtyard Marriott River Village is situated near i35 for easy access, but it's also right on the Guadalupe River for lovely river views.

fairfield inn

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10 minute drive to venue
One of the more budget-friendly, yet really nice options near i35. This Fairfield Inn is perfectly situated between downtown New Braunfels and Gruene. 

gruene river inn

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5 minute drive to venue
Located just a short walk from the historic Gruene Hall, this hotel sits atop a cliff and boasts unique views of the Texas Hill Country. 

sophie's gasthaus

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14 minute drive to venue
If you're looking for a more boutique stay with German-Texas charm to match, this is your spot. It's just a tad farther out from the venue in downtown New Braunfels.

activities and food

There's a lot to do in New Braunfels and Gruene, but here's some of our favorites.

Gruene Hall

You can't miss the oldest and most iconic dance halls in Texas. Built in 1878, Gruene Hall still has its original layout with open-air dancing, music stage and outdoor patio. It's where George Strait got his start. You might even see us there.

Float the River

Grab your sunscreen and an inner tube, and float down the nearby Guadalupe or Comal Rivers. Check with local rental companies for the best way to plan your float. It's a time-honored Texas tradition.

Schlitterbahn

Lazy rivers. Waterslides. Water coasters. Whatever your speed, this New Braunfels waterpark is a Texas classic. And it's only a 10 minute drive from our venue. 

Landa Park

A favorite of the Stark family, this massive 51 acre riverside park has nature trails, a pool, mini golf, train rides and more.

BBQ Tour

Black's, Cooper's and Rudy's are names you should get to know for their brisket alone. We'd recommend them in that order, but you can't go wrong trying all three.

Krause's Cafe

A lively outdoor biergarten, bierhalle and restaurant, Krause's is a New Braunfels staple. From schnitzel to brats to potato soup, it's a taste of Germany with a Texas twist. 
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Registry

Having you at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. But if you're looking for wedding gift ideas, we have two options: contribute to our honeymoon fund or find a gift on our Target registry.

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Contribute to our honeymoon fund below. 
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Target

We are also registered at Target. 
Find a gift on our registry below.
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