Your All-Inclusive Hill Country Wedding Starts Here.

With an on-site culinary program, striking spaces for your ceremony and reception, nearby lodging, and planning assistance, Swallows Eve is the all-inclusive Hill Country wedding venue you’ve been looking for. Keep reading to see our features and amenities, ceremony and reception spaces, FAQs, and photo opportunities.

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Our Features & Amenities

Here’s what wedding couples love:

◇ Available year-round
◇ Accommodates 50 to 250 guests
◇ On-site, curated catering & bar
◇ Complimentary tables and chairs
◇ Exclusive access to our 140-acre property
◇ Dedicated Event Manager to make your experience stress-free
◇ Getting-ready rooms are included (bridal suite/grooms room)

2024 | 2025 VENUE RENTAL PRICING
PEAK: March - June; September - November
OFF-PEAK: December- February; July-August
*Inquire with us about ceremony only pricing and full weekend buyouts
Monday - Thursday (11 AM - 10 PM) $2,500 | $4,500
Friday (11 AM - 11 PM) $4,500 | $7,500
Saturday (11 AM - 11 PM) $6,500 | $9,800
Sunday (11 AM - 10 PM) $3,000 | $6,000
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1. We allow an extra hour for cleanup
2. These hours may be moved up by 2 hours, complimentary (example 9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
3. We allow you to add 2 additional hours to doors opening without moving up your total time for $250/hr for a max of 2 hours
4. We require 50% of the Venue Rental Fee to reserve your date. The remainder is due 30 days later. Food & Beverage must be purchased through the venue and fees are split into 4 payments due at 90, 60, 30 & 14 days out from the wedding day
5. Note – A Day of Planner/Coordinator is required, preferably from our Creative Partners list
6. Band Surcharge - We will charge an extra $250 fee for the band/stage breakdown time
7. Please be aware that Holiday Weekends will incur a price increase: New Years Eve & Day, Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, Easter, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve & Day
When you host an event at Swallows Eve, yours is the only party with access to our 35 acres. You are welcome to use all areas of the property, and our team will focus on you.
Swallows Eve is a true culinary adventure with locally sourced and sustainable products and an on-site chef. We combine the traditional with our of-the-moment taste to create delicious menus.
Every booking at Swallows Eve includes staff, set-up, breakdown, clean-up, tables and chairs for up to 250 guests, in addition to several tasteful china, glassware, and flatware options.
For additional fees, we also offer :
1. Neutral Floor-Length Linens
2. Neutal Napkins
3. Champagne Wall
4. Boxwood Wall
5. Victorian Couch
6. French Ceremony Doors
7. Gold Cande Sconce
8. Decorative Mirror with Custom Lettering Option
9. Stone Table Numbers
10. Table Stations
11. Floating Candle Vases
Swallows Eve is only three miles from downtown Fredericksburg, making it easy to coordinate lodging and activities in this historic Hill Country town.
Nestled in central Fredericksburg, our off-property lodging partners offer a premium experience for your guests. With excellent service, prime locations, and even small event spaces, both The Winchester Lodge, The Evers House, and Hill Country Herb Garden perfectly complement an event at Swallows Eve.

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Ceremony and reception spaces that shine.

The Barn

Adjacent suite, loft, and bar room.
More than 6,000 square feet of event space.
State-of-the-art sound system and amenities.
Open Air Chapel

Seats up to 200 guests.
Perfect for ceremonies and al fresco dinners alike.
Electricity is included.
Fireside Courtyard

Handmade fireplace and architectural water fountain - ideal for ceremonies and cocktail hours.
Landscape of indigenous succulents, agave, and oak trees adorned with lights.
Stone Patio

A large stage deck underneath ambient bistro lights with a backdrop of and peaceful wildlife.
Perfect for ceremonies or as a band stage for outdoor dancing.
The Front Doors

Welcome your guests with a stunning first impression. The Front Doors are a breathtaking photo opportunity.
Beloved for morning and afternoon affairs.
Veranda

Climate-controlled outdoor space overlooking the landscaped courtyard during cocktail hours or all-night celebrations.
Equipped with in-house speakers and wine barrels.
The Suite

Get ready in a comfortable space featuring wrap-around mirrored vanities and ample comfortable seating—full ensuite private bath.
Complete with a private sound system, flatscreen TV and professional steamer.
The Loft (Ready Room)

Get ready in a comfortable space featuring a bar with a beverage refrigerator, flatscreen TV, and mirrors. Enjoy the breeze from this second-floor balcony.
Full ensuite private bath.

Your Dream Wedding Starts Here.

Scroll down to see our FAQs & photo opportunities, or click on the button below to inquire about your wedding date availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exclusive venue rental
Separate ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception areas
Multiple photo opportunities
Tables & chairs
Sound system
Full Service Catering with Bar Service
Yes! We do require you to have a wedding planner or day of coordinator. Our team focuses on taking care of the venue and food and beverage service for your special day.
We would be honored to be the site of your engagement photoshoot, or any other photos you'd like to take on the grounds. As an exclusive feature just for Swallows Eve couples, we want you to take advantage of all the land has to offer.
Yes, as long as we have the date available we'd love to help host the kick-off event. You can also book our sister restaurant HIll Country Herb Garden. Ask about the perks of booking multiple events with Elements Hospitality!
No, but we always recommend starting here! With great client feedback, positive communication track record, quality services, competitive pricing, and familiarity with our venue - you can't go wrong with our recommendations.

Planning for Your Day

Yes! We love when a couple makes the space their own with decor. We simply ask that all candles are enclosed in heat-safe glass and have drip-trays for protection of our tables and linens. No permanent installations allowed. No glitter bombs. No confetti.
You have full access starting at 10:00am on the wedding day. Additional hours may be purchased if you need more time. Vendors may start arriving at this time, too, unless given prior authorization.
Yes, as long as there is not a Burn Ban in place. We also ask that your sparklers are no longer than 20" in length for safety purposes.
No. Cleaning is included in your Service Fee at Swallows Eve. Other than removing personal belongings, you are not required to clean up after yourselves.
Yes, our state-of-the-art sound system is included in our Wedding Services Fee. DJs and bands can hook up to our system that feeds sound to our many exterior spaces for easy listening.

Set Up & Day Of

Booking

We will hold dates and if/when another couple inquires, you will receive notice and an opportunity to secure your date.
In order to reserve your date, payment of the Venue Rental Fee, a signed Wedding Agreement, and a credit card on file are required.

Drinks & Catering

Yes, and our team is ready to make your favorite foods the talk of your wedding! Enjoy one of our chef’s creations or suggest your own for a custom take!
We take the dietary needs of our guests seriously and request that you collect all allergies for us to accommodate on your wedding day.
We're already on it, and we're glad you're also thinking about this. It's easy to forget the "small stuff" until it becomes paramount in the moment. Allow our team to provide lunch for your group while getting ready on-site, which can be pre-ordered for minimal stress. Did someone say Mimosa bar?!
All Swallows Eve couples get a tasting with our Chef before their wedding. We welcome our couple for an afternoon of culinary greatness to nail down the final details of your food and beverage menu.
We offer three bar packages for an easy, stress-free experience within your budget, or are happy to customize something just for your event.
We couldn't resist putting together delicious, seasonal cocktails for you and your guests to fall in love with! Check out our professionally-curated menu for ideas or tell us all about your favorite drink - we can make your cocktail dreams come true.
Due to TABC regulations and our on-site license, we require that our clients allow us to handle their bar service. We offer three bar packages for an easy, stress-free experience within your budget, or are happy to customize something just for your event.

Venue

We love our furry friends and seeing them be a part of your special day! We do allow pets who can be part of your ceremony, however they do need to be kenneled during the remainder of your event.
No. It's very important to us that our couples receive our dedicated attention just on them. With so many important elements to execute, we focus on one wedding per day at Swallows Eve.
Our sister properties, The Winchester Lodge, The Evers House, and HIll Country Herb Garden offer luxury lodging experiences. For the ultimate Fredericksburg wedding experience, our couples and their guests enjoy close proximity to town for convenient access to lodging and other local experiences.
Safety is a top priority, and we would prefer your guests get home safely and leave their cars overnight. All cars must be picked up by 10am the following morning.

The covered Veranda is the perfect Plan B option for your ceremony, still giving your guests that open-air feeling without being exposed to the elements. It's important to us that you have a separate ceremony and reception location for the best flow between events.
Our property is 2.7 miles outside of town, and takes 6 minutes to get to Main Street. We offer the ideal balance between seclusion and the convenience of modern proximity.
Yes, we have handicapped parking spaces and ramps (either permanent or upon request) to each of our sites.