Couples are looking for more than a place to host a wedding. They want a setting that feels open, peaceful, beautiful, and easy to picture with their favorite people gathered in one place. Old Bethany Venue is on a 100-acre property in Lorena, Texas, surrounded by Texas oak trees, open fields, scattered trees, and natural beauty. We are about 20 minutes from Waco, a little over an hour from Austin, and centrally located between Austin and Dallas on the I35 corridor, with easy access off Interstate 35.
A strong Central Texas wedding venue offers a peaceful setting, clear guest access, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, flexible vendor planning, practical getting ready spaces, and enough room for the full day to flow in one place. This venue combines a 100-acre property, white barn, lawn, oak tree setting, lodging, and Waco area convenience.That gives couples the quiet feel of a rural Central Texas wedding venue while still giving guests a clear route from nearby cities. From the clean white exterior to the all-white interior, our venue gives your wedding day a bright blank canvas with space to move naturally from getting ready to the ceremony to the celebration.
A Central Texas Wedding Venue With Space, Style, and Flow
Old Bethany brings together the practical pieces couples need with the peaceful setting they want. The property includes a 6,500 square foot air-conditioned white barn, indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, a spacious Grand Hall in the Barn, a covered patio, The Turf Lawn, The Oak Tree, and The Chapel, coming soon.
The White Barn Gives Your Day a Clear Center
The main barn at Old Bethany includes 6,500 square feet of indoor air-conditioned space. Inside, the 3,600 square foot Grand Room creates a bright, open setting for receptions and other parts of the celebration.
The Grand Room has 35-foot ceilings, an all-white interior, a large wall of windows, five sets of French doors, and two large dimmable chandeliers. These details shape the full experience of the room. The natural light keeps the space bright during the day, while the chandeliers help the room feel warm and polished in the evening. One of our favorite features is the balcony overlooking the Grand Room. It adds character and gives the space more dimension without making the room feel busy.
You Can Choose From Beautiful Ceremony Spaces
Couples have access to indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces at our venue. Our ceremony options include the Turf Lawn and the Oak Tree, with the Chapel coming soon. The 2,400 square foot chapel is coming in fall 2026. It will have a simple and elegant feel, creating a beautiful indoor ceremony option about 50 feet from the Turf Lawn.
The Turf Lawn measures 30 feet by 80 feet and has string lights overhead. The Oak Tree gives couples an outdoor ceremony setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the property. The covered patio also gives guests another place to gather during the day. This flexibility helps couples plan the flow they want. You can have the ceremony under the Oak Tree, enjoy the covered patio or Turf Lawn, and move into the Grand Hall in the Barn for the reception. Everything is in one place, so guests and vendors do not need to travel between locations.
Your Setup Starts With the Essentials
For weddings, Old Bethany offers access from 9 AM to midnight. The venue includes 350 indoor cross-back chairs, 350 outdoor white garden chairs, 40 tables total, 20 round 60-inch tables, and 20 rectangular 8-foot tables.
Tables and chairs are arranged before arrival, which gives couples and vendors a clear starting point for the day. The Grand Room can accommodate approximately 300 to 350 seated guests, so larger weddings can be planned with a realistic seating context. Sample floor plans are available after booking, which can help you think through ceremony seating, reception layout, dinner service, dancing, and guest movement.
Event Coordination Support Can Be Added
We give couples a venue layout that is easy to understand, and event coordinators can be hired to help your day run even more smoothly. This support can help with wedding day flow, vendor check-ins, timeline movement, ceremony direction, and reception transitions, depending on the coordination option selected. It is important to confirm what is included before booking coordination support, since full planning, decorating, room flips, vendor communication before the wedding, and cleanup may need to be planned separately. This keeps expectations clear and helps couples choose the right level of support for the day they are planning.
Food, Beverage, and Vendor Planning Stay Flexible
Old Bethany does not require couples to use a required vendor list. A preferred vendor list is available after booking, giving couples a helpful starting point while still allowing flexibility. Couples may bring their own alcohol, but a licensed TABC bartender must be hired to serve it. This keeps the alcohol service requirement clear while still giving couples room to plan the bar experience they want.
The venue also includes a spacious prep kitchen with a stand-up warmer, commercial refrigerator, triple sink, ice maker, and stainless steel prep tables. Catering teams have space to stay organized, and we have relationships with high-quality caterers that can help couples feel more prepared during food service planning.
Getting Ready Spaces Are Part of the Venue
The Bridal Suite and Groom’s Suite give the wedding party practical spaces to use before the ceremony. The Bridal Suite includes a full-length mirror, seating, a hair and makeup bar, a private toilet room, and a connection to the spacious women’s restroom. The bridal party has room to spread out while staying close to the main venue.
The Groom’s Suite has an elevated rustic design with deer mounts, a smart TV, and a shower. It gives the groom and groomsmen their own space to get ready, relax, and stay nearby before the celebration begins. Having these spaces inside the venue helps the day feel more settled. You can get ready, take photographs, and move into the ceremony without leaving the property.
Lodging Helps Guests Stay Close
We also offer on-site and nearby lodging options for guests and wedding parties. Bethany House has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and sleeps 12. Bethany Lodge has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and sleeps 10. Wolf Creek Farm has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, and sleeps 25. These options can help families, wedding parties, and important guests stay close to the venue, especially for weekend weddings or celebrations with guests coming from Waco, Austin, Dallas, or other parts of Central Texas.
A Central Texas Location With Room to Breathe
The venue is in Lorena, about 20 minutes from Waco, a little over an hour from Austin, and centrally located between Austin and Dallas on the I35 corridor. For couples comparing wedding venues across Central Texas, that location makes planning feel balanced. Guests have a clear route, while the wedding still gets the benefit of a peaceful 100-acre property with indoor and outdoor spaces.
The clean white barn, the Turf Lawn, the Oak Tree, the covered patio, all white interior, and Chapel coming fall 2026 all work together to create a venue experience that feels open, organized, and visually beautiful.
Conclusion
The best way to understand Old Bethany Venue is to walk through the barn, stand under the Oak Tree, see the Turf Lawn, and picture how your day could move through the property.
You can visit our Pricing page to request the pricing guide or use our Contact page to check availability, ask a question, or start planning your Central Texas wedding. We would love to show you how the venue can bring your wedding day together in one peaceful, beautiful setting.
FAQs
What does Old Bethany Venue provide for weddings?
We provide 350 indoor cross-back chairs, 350 outdoor white garden chairs, 20 round 60-inch tables, 20 rectangle 8-foot tables, and a table and chair setup before arrival. The venue also includes indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and one included security guard. For events with more than 150 guests or alcohol service, a second guard is required.
What ceremony spaces are available at Old Bethany?
Ceremony spaces include the Turf Lawn and the Oak Tree. The 2,400 square foot Chapel is coming in fall 2026 and will add a simple and elegant indoor ceremony option.
Can we bring our own vendors?
Yes. We do not require a vendor list. A preferred vendor list is available after booking.
Can we bring our own alcohol?
Yes. Couples can bring their own alcohol, but a licensed TABC bartender must be hired to serve it.
Are event coordinators available?
Yes. Event coordinators can be hired to help your day run even more smoothly. Couples should confirm the selected coordination option to understand what support is included.