At Old Bethany in Lorena, we bring the natural character of Central Texas into your wedding ceremony through The Oak Tree. Our venue sits on a peaceful 100-acre property surrounded by Texas oak trees, open fields, and scattered trees, giving couples a ceremony option connected to the landscape around them.
The Oak Tree is an outdoor ceremony site at Old Bethany, a 100-acre wedding venue in Lorena, Texas, surrounded by Texas oak trees and open fields. After the ceremony, guests can move to the 6,500-square-foot white barn, whose Grand Room has 35-foot ceilings and an all-white interior. Other ceremony options include The Turf Lawn and a 2,400-square-foot chapel coming in fall 2026. Old Bethany is about 20 minutes from Waco, between Austin and Dallas.
We offer several ceremony spaces at Old Bethany, including The Oak Tree, The Turf Lawn, and The Chapel, coming in fall 2026. Each space offers a different setting for your day. The Oak Tree gives couples a way to include the natural surroundings as part of their ceremony experience.
A Ceremony Site Surrounded by Nature
Our Oak Tree ceremony site is part of the larger property experience at Old Bethany. The setting includes our white barn, open fields, Texas oak trees, and natural scenery across 100 acres. Choosing a ceremony location means thinking about more than the ceremony itself. Guests arrive, move between spaces, and experience the property throughout the celebration.
The Oak Tree keeps the outdoor setting connected to the rest of your wedding day. Couples looking for a Central Texas wedding venue can enjoy a ceremony location that reflects the surrounding landscape while staying close to the other spaces at our venue.
Multiple Spaces Work Together for Your Wedding Day
Your ceremony at The Oak Tree connects easily with the other areas at Old Bethany. Our property includes The Turf Lawn, the covered patio, and our 6,500-square-foot air-conditioned white barn. Guests and vendors can move between spaces without traveling to different locations.
This helps keep the day organized while giving everyone room to enjoy each part of the celebration. Our Turf Lawn measures 30 by 80 feet and includes string lights overhead. Our covered patio provides another area for guests during the event. The different spaces across the property allow your wedding day to flow in a natural and organic way.
Our White Barn Creates a Reception Setting
After your ceremony at The Oak Tree, your celebration can continue inside our white barn. Our barn includes 6,500 square feet of indoor space and a 3,600-square-foot Grand Room with 35-foot ceilings. The all-white interior, large wall of windows, and five sets of French doors create a bright setting with plenty of natural light.
Two large dimmable chandeliers provide additional lighting. We designed the white interior as a blank canvas that allows couples to create their own reception style. The Grand Room, covered patio, and outdoor areas give guests different spaces to enjoy during the celebration.
The Chapel Adds a Future Indoor Ceremony Choice
Our ceremony options will continue to grow with The Chapel coming in fall 2026. The 2,400-square-foot Chapel will offer a simple and elegant setting for indoor ceremonies. Located about 50 feet from The Turf Lawn, it will provide another ceremony option within the same property.
Couples can choose between The Oak Tree, The Turf Lawn, and The Chapel based on the setting they want for their wedding. Our Grand Room will continue to provide space for receptions and other parts of the celebration.
Spaces Designed Around Your Full Wedding Day
Planning a ceremony involves more than selecting the ceremony site. We focus on the spaces and details that help your entire day come together. Our Bridal Suite includes a full-length mirror, seating, a hair and makeup bar, and a private toilet room. Our Groom’s Suite features an elevated rustic design, deer mounts, a smart TV, and a shower.
Catering teams have access to our spacious prep kitchen with a commercial refrigerator, stand-up warmer, ice maker, triple sink, and stainless steel prep tables. We also provide 350 indoor cross-back chairs, 350 outdoor white garden chairs, 20 round tables, and 20 rectangular tables. Table and chair setup is included. These features help couples, guests, and vendors use the property comfortably throughout the wedding day.
Conclusion
We invite you to experience The Oak Tree and the rest of Old Bethany in person. Our 100-acre property brings together Texas oak trees, open fields, our clean white barn, The Turf Lawn, and The Chapel coming in fall 2026.
Explore our Weddings and Gallery pages to see more of our venue. You can also request our Pricing Guide or contact us to check availability and ask questions about your wedding plans.
FAQs
What outdoor ceremony spaces are available at Old Bethany?
We offer The Oak Tree and The Turf Lawn as outdoor ceremony options. Our venue also includes indoor and outdoor event spaces across the property.
Will Old Bethany have an indoor ceremony option?
Yes. Our 2,400-square-foot Chapel is coming in fall 2026. It will provide a simple and elegant indoor ceremony setting about 50 feet from The Turf Lawn.
What reception space is available after a ceremony at The Oak Tree?
Our 6,500-square-foot white barn includes a 3,600-square-foot Grand Room with 35-foot ceilings, an all-white interior, a large wall of windows, five sets of French doors, and two large dimmable chandeliers.
Where is Old Bethany located?
Old Bethany is located in Lorena, Texas. We are about 20 minutes from Waco and about 5 minutes from Interstate 35, centrally located between Austin and Dallas on the I35 corridor.