West River House


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Packages

Prices start at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

West River House is an homage to a Vermont covered bridge and houses an art collection to create a museum-like experience with breathtaking views over Lake Dunlap. A dining area under the covered bridge has 25-foot high ceilings and provides a Harry Potter feel with interiors of the bridge designed using original barn wood. Pass to the lake side of the house and there is floor-to-ceiling glass, balconies, patios, and vestiges of Mid-century Modern masterpieces. The venue features four luxurious suites on massive balconies, two kitchens to make any chef jealous and a spectacular sound system in virtually every room. A new 4100 sq ft patio cantilevers over the edge of the lake with a 40’x40’ tent included in the deal for celebrations and dining lakeside. Access to a 100’ dock brings your celebration to the water for boating, kayaking and fishing.

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Our event spaces

Patio

New patio cantilevered over Lake Dunlap with a 40’x40’ tent

This space features a large area under a tent with patio wings in three directions that provide additional space under the cypress and pecan trees. There is ample room for bars, dance floors, band and DJ spaces as well as room for special entertainment offerings.

Guest capacity

20-175 Seated

20-200 Standing

Square footage

4,100

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Fully lighted tent -Tables and chairs -Access to sound from speakers on upper patio

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Courtyard

Garden in Front of Bridge

With a direct entrance from the front of the venue, guests pass through a planted gateway into a perennial garden with a 40’x45’ lawn. Intimate with a feast of color and textures from plantings that are gradually enclosing the courtyard, it’s a great place to welcome guests to the surprises that await inside the venue and lakeside to the rear.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

2,000

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Tables and chairs

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Gallery/Dining Room

West River House’s dining room greets guests with a stunning view up into the bridge.

An elegant rehearsal dinner with that “Hogwarts” feel, starts your wedding with a sense of intimacy.

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 80 Standing

Square footage

650

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Sound system controlled from an app -Tables & chairs -Hurricane lamps

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Great Room

20’ floor-to-ceiling glass with a view of Lake Dunlap

This space is extremely versatile since it can be used for small wedding ceremonies with up to 70, dining for 48 or be used for a dance floor

Guest capacity

Up to 48 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Square footage

500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Sound system access from an app -Dimmers for light comtrol -Direct access to the galley kitchen and bar -Hardwood floors for dancing

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Patio

New patio cantilevered over Lake Dunlap with a 40’x40’ tent

This space features a large area under a tent with patio wings in three directions that provide additional space under the cypress and pecan trees. There is ample room for bars, dance floors, band and DJ spaces as well as room for special entertainment offerings.

Guest capacity

20-175 Seated

20-200 Standing

Square footage

4,100

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

-Fully lighted tent -Tables and chairs -Access to sound from speakers on upper patio

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing


West River House packages

Three Day Weekend Celebration

10-200 guests

Peak pricing $6,000

Off-peak pricing $5,000

Description

Venue rental includes 3 days and 2 nights. Access West River House Friday morning and set up your rehearsal dinner. Spend Friday night after dinner in 4 suites with 3 kings and 2 queens sleeping 10. Couples may opt for a wedding or reception in the courtyard in front of the bridge, inside within the Great Room or on the patio overlooking the lake. Spend another night and finish off the perfect destination weekend with a brunch for close family and friends.

What’s included
  • Tables, chairs, sound system, microphone, dock,

Available services that can be provided by West River House

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

West River House menu options


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  • Amazing venue - PRIME LOCATION & VIEWS

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    In Her Shoes CoordinationMar 8, 2023

    Love West River House! It's like a beautiful modern day art gallery with the space for weddings. It overlooks Lake Dunlap for water views coming soon. Plus the venue is a glass house building so it brings the outside in. White walls & colorful arts pops adorn the walls, making this space such a great backdrop for a beautiful wedding. Many options for ceremony & reception locations including a turf green lawn & deck overlooking the water. Also back up plans in place for bad weather. You can also stay overnight for up to (10) guests so it's so great for bride & groom and parents or wedding party. This is a special find in New Braunfels, TX!

  • A Beautiful Venue

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    Jack L.Mar 7, 2023

    My wife and I wanted to do a cheap wedding in the park but restrictions kept piling on, no glass containers, no open flames, no noise above a certain decibel. So in less than three weeks we had to find a new venue. It was well worth the money. There are a lot of other venues in the area but neither of us wanted to get married in a Barn. The venue is on the smaller side, but that's exactly what we needed for our small wedding. Our guests loved this venue. We kept getting compliments about how nice it was. You kinda of have to see it in person for yourself to get a feel for how modern and sophisticated it is. You can really tell the owner spared no expense. The host told me that ours was the first wedding at this venue. There was some minor miscommunication that added some stress to the planning stages, but the Day Of can only be described as perfect. It was the happiest day of my life. We had so much fun and so did our guests.