Planning your dream wedding starts with scouting your dream setting. The best wedding venues offer a mix of several factors — picturesque environs, thoughtfully designed ceremony and reception spaces, convenient amenities, and top-notch service. If this checklist overlaps with yours, we’d like to introduce you to The Terrace at Highland Lakes.

Nestled along the shores of Lake Travis in the greater Austin area, our newest venue is one of Walters Wedding Estates’ most scenic locations to tie the knot in Texas. It’s ideal for soon-to-weds who are looking for a mid-sized celebration that puts nature on full display, while providing them and their guests an undeniably luxurious and stress-free experience across the board. If this sounds like your kind of place, read along to learn more about this breathtaking wedding venue in Texas.

1. Unparalleled Vistas

It’s impossible to talk about The Terrace at Highland Lakes without mentioning the breathtaking views. Located in the heart of the hill country, The Terrace at Highland Lakes features a rooftop deck with sweeping vistas of Lake Travis. You can exchange your vows while facing the sparkling waterfront — without worrying about anything obstructing your view. The vistas extend to the reception space — an indoor banquet hall with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the surrounding nature.

2. Modern-Industrial by Nature

The Terrace at Highland Lakes is designed with beauty and convenience in mind — finding that hard-to-execute sweet spot between modern and industrial. The ceremony space can accommodate up to 120 guests on the open-air deck, where steel beams and an elegant wooden pergola add a dose of personality to a nature-forward design. Inside, you’ll find contemporary wood-paneled ceilings, stone walls, and wrought iron caged chandeliers, all of which lend a distinctly unique touch to the space.

3. Seamless Flexibility

Looking to reduce the gap between your ceremony and reception? It doesn’t get more seamless than at The Terrace at Highland Lakes, which is thoughtfully designed with flexibility in mind. One of the venue’s most sought-after features is its ability to shift from hosting a scenic outdoor ceremony to an intimate indoor reception in the blink of an eye. This gives you and your guests peace of mind and a sense of ease — so you can focus on enjoying the moment rather than worrying about logistics.

4. Wide-open Ceremony Lawn

If you’re looking to embrace the outstanding landscape even more, take your ceremony downstairs to the venue’s wide-open fields. Say your “I dos” amidst the lush greenery before heading upstairs for an equally scenic (and climate-controlled) reception. Whether you prefer exchanging your vows right in the heart of nature or up above on the rooftop deck, our venue offers the perfect backdrop to your wedding day.

5. Thoughtful Amenities

In addition to the stunning event spaces, the venue boasts an expansive bar area and a stylish lounge — providing your guests many comfortable corners to unwind and relax throughout your big day. And we’d be remiss not to mention the venue’s three opulent wedding suites, ideal for pre-wedding preparations and celebrations with your nearest and dearest. These features ensure that every aspect of your wedding day is both elegant and comfortable.

6. All-inclusive Packages

Organizing a wedding can be unnecessarily burdensome, especially if you’re handling every detail yourself. Aesthetics aside, one of the best parts about booking your big date at The Terrace at Highland Lakes (or any Walters Wedding Estates venue, for that matter) is the hassle-free wedding-planning experience. The Terrace at Highland Lakes simplifies the planning process by providing a one-stop solution for various aspects of the wedding — from top-shelf catering services to decor, florals, stationery, and everything little detail in between.

7. Proximity to Austin and San Antonio

Looking to extend your wedding day to a whole weekend (or even a week)? Then you’ll likely appreciate the venue’s proximity to two major cities in Texas. The Terrace at Highland Lakes sits just a 50-minute drive away from Austin and a little over two hours away from San Antonio, making it a perfect home base for a fun-filled wedding getaway. Whether you’re enjoying the dynamic music scene and nightlife of Austin or exploring the rich history and attractions of San Antonio, there’s no shortage of ways to fill up your wedding-week itinerary.