Rivers to float, a legendary dance hall, and the area's biggest restaurants — this is where you take the whole crew when the celebration deserves a full itinerary.
~30 min from the chapel · Compare all three areas →
New Braunfels is the biggest town near the chapel, and its historic Gruene district is the reason to stay: Gruene Hall — Texas's oldest dance hall — the Gristmill perched above the Guadalupe, and a walkable strip of shops and live music that feels like a celebration all on its own.
Where New Braunfels really shines is the room block: river-front hotels solve the where-does-everyone-sleep question in a single booking, private rooms at places like McAdoo's and Muck & Fuss solve dinner, and the days take care of themselves — float the river, ride the slides at Schlitterbahn, land at a beer hall afterward. Nobody in your party will ask "so what do we do now?"
The trade-off is the drive: about thirty minutes to the chapel. Our advice — treat the ceremony as the trip's centerpiece, base everyone here for the fun, and carpool up together on the big day.
Every New Braunfels & Gruene spot below, around the chapel. Tap a pin, then jump to its card for our take.
Tap any pin for details. Pin placement is approximate — always follow the address on the venue's own site.
River-front rooms and rentals with space for the whole crew — including spots that can double as your reception.
A large Airbnb on the Guadalupe with a gathering room that can host a small reception — and beds for the whole crew.
If you’re looking for a place to stay and host a small reception, this is a great option on the river.
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Boutique hotel right on the Guadalupe River with outdoor space that can double as a small reception spot.
This is a good option if you’re doing a room block here with everyone staying onsite. They have a casual outdoor picnic table area for a reception and allow you to bring in catering.
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A large house with pool and party barn
If you want to be near Gruene, this is a great spot. They do not explicitly allow parties beyond the 18-person guest capacity so this would be more for a family-oriented casual reception.
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A seven-bedroom compound sleeping 28 in the heart of New Braunfels — next door to Schlitterbahn and a short walk to the Comal tube chute, with an 1,800 sq ft entertainment barn.
The whole-guest-list house — pool table, bar, and dance floor in the air-conditioned pavilion, and the river a short walk away.
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Five stylish one-bedroom casitas a five-minute stroll from the Gruene Historic District — private river access with free paddleboards, kayaks, and tubes.
Walk to Gruene Hall, then float the river from your own backyard — each casita sleeps 2–4, perfect for couples or a small crew.
Visit website →Every spot here can hold a post-ceremony toast — the ones tagged reception-friendly can host your whole celebration dinner.
Upscale restaurant in a converted post office, with private rooms of various sizes.
Upscale restaurant with fully private areas in the heart of downtown NB
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Excellent burgers and craft beer, plus a "Secret Garden" event space.
Excellent food and service. Their Secret Garden space is private but is outdoors.
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Legendary multi-level restaurant above the Guadalupe in historic Gruene.
More of a country, rustic vibe in downtown Gruene with semi-private areas.
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German beer hall and biergarten in downtown New Braunfels.
Very casual reception with great beer.
Visit website →Build the rest of the trip around these — a river float, live music under a hundred-year-old roof, a winery in a quiet valley.
One of the area's original wineries, tucked in a quiet valley just west of New Braunfels — known for its Black Spanish wines.
Quaint spot if you’re in NB, 21+ only
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Tube the Comal or the Guadalupe — the definitive Texas summer afternoon.
The day-after-the-wedding move.
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Texas's oldest dance hall — live music nearly every night in historic Gruene.
End your wedding night two-stepping where generations of Texans have.
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Catch a double feature under the Texas stars — a classic drive-in just outside New Braunfels.
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The classic Texas waterpark. Summer only — and unbeatable if the kids came along.
Visit website →Not quite your vibe? See Wimberley or Canyon Lake — or compare all three.
Pick your date, book your ceremony, and let the Guadalupe handle the rest of the weekend — or the week.
