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Small wedding venues in South of DFW

Waxahachie, Venus, Alvarado and Cleburne retreats and courthouses. 44 places here, 38 with no guest minimum. Includes Cleburne, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Alvarado, Italy, Venus, Ennis and Corsicana.

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DeSoto Civic Center & Amphitheater

A public space in DeSoto, South of DFW

from$95

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 210 guests

One Pecan Room seats 40 at tables (50 chairs only). The outdoor amphitheater can be rented for weddings.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Your own caterer

Ellis County Courthouse Weddings

A courthouse in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$100

  • No guest minimum
  • 2–10 guests

Walk in with your license; no phone or online booking. Usually up to 10 guests.

Ella's Event Center

A venue in Lancaster, South of DFW

from$150

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 85 guests

Event room on the historic Lancaster town square seating up to 70; ask about weddings.

  • Your own caterer

The Space in Cleburne

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$150

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 110 guests

  • All-inclusive

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Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center

A public space in Cedar Hill, South of DFW

from$320

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 256 guests

Rent a single room for up to 64 guests. The city lists wedding ceremonies and receptions as intended uses.

Faire La Fête Manor

A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$450

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 80 guests

Estate for up to 80 guests with lodging for 10.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Outdoor reception
  • Lodging

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The Telico Gin

A venue in Ennis, South of DFW

from$500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 250 guests

Ceremony-only site fee makes small ceremonies affordable; any vendors allowed.

  • Outdoor ceremony

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The Greenhouse Venue at Hi-Berger Ranch

A venue in Ennis, South of DFW

from$1,200

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

Low flat site fee with outside vendors allowed keeps a small wedding affordable.

  • Your own caterer

Unique Visions Upscale Events

A venue in DeSoto, South of DFW

from$1,250

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

Two indoor rooms and a private courtyard; weekday rental is the budget route.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Your own caterer

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Stone Canyon Ranch Event Center

A venue in Glenn Heights, South of DFW

from$1,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 200 guests

Two cabins on site for the couple or wedding party to stay overnight.

  • Lodging

The Landmark Event Center

A venue in Venus, South of DFW

from$1,500

  • No guest minimum
  • 2–150 guests

Hosts elopements and small gatherings; ask for details.

  • Elopements

Milagro Ranch Venue

A venue in Forreston, South of DFW

from$1,600

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

Intimate Wedding package for up to 150 guests (6–8 hours); Intimate Celebration for up to 100.

  • Lodging

The Andolina

A venue in Duncanville, South of DFW

from$1,900

  • No guest minimum
  • 25–50 guests

All-inclusive elopement and micro-wedding packages; the micro package includes plated or buffet catering for 25.

  • All-inclusive
  • Elopements

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The Chisholm Trail Rustic Venue

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$2,400

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 150 guests

6-hour, 12-hour and 48-hour rentals for up to 120 guests; the 48-hour package includes guesthouse lodging for 8.

Five Oaks Farm

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$2,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 150 guests

  • Elopements

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The Collin Club

A venue in Corsicana, South of DFW

from$2,500

  • No guest minimum

  • Outdoor reception

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Fly By Night Cattle Co

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$2,800

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 150 guests

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Firefly Gardens

A venue in Midlothian, South of DFW

from$3,000

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 250 guests

Hosts small weddings; Walters Wedding Estates also offers elopement packages.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Elopements

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Honeysuckle Manor

A venue in Midlothian, South of DFW

from$3,000

  • No guest minimum
  • 1–75 guests

Main space seats 40 (75 standing) and is listed for elopements; the house sleeps 16.

  • Elopements
  • Your own caterer
  • Lodging

Pecan Creek Farm

A venue in Venus, South of DFW

from$3,000

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 120 guests

WeddingWire lists elopements; one flat package covers ceremony and reception indoors or out.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Elopements
  • Your own caterer

Arrowwood Weddings & Events

A venue in Palmer, South of DFW

from$3,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 200 guests

Elopement and small-wedding packages offered; ask for pricing.

  • Elopements
  • Your own caterer

Lakefront Acres

A venue in Kerens, South of DFW

from$3,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 180 guests

Old Bison Ranch Weddings & Events

A venue in Forreston, South of DFW

from$3,500

  • Guest minimum depends on the day
  • 35–300 guests

Micro-wedding pricing for 80 guests or fewer, from $3,500. Guest count runs from 35 to 300.

The Abbey Estate

A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$3,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 200 guests

Micro Wedding: $3,500, 5 hours, up to 50 guests, with officiant, event crew and a cake-and-champagne reception. Shorter elopement packages also offered.

  • Elopements

The Springs in Alvarado

A venue in Alvarado, South of DFW

from$3,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 250 guests

Ask about weekday venue-only rental with your own caterer, the option that suits small weddings.

  • All-inclusive

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Bella Woods Wedding & Event Center

A venue in Midlothian, South of DFW

from$3,900

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

No small package listed; Chandler Chapel seats up to 200.

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Chateau Hiddenwood

A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$3,900

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 40 guests

Micro Weddings package: up to 40 guests, 2-night rental for up to 18, setup and 4 hours of staff.

  • Outdoor ceremony
  • Your own caterer
  • Lodging

The Hamptons Event Venue

A venue in Red Oak, South of DFW

from$3,995

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 400 guests

'Just Elope' elopement option and Bronze micro-event package.

  • Elopements

Jones Barn

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$4,000

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 400 guests

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The Pines of Alvarado

A venue in Alvarado, South of DFW

from$4,300

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 200 guests

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Hera's Haven Wedding Venue

A venue in Italy, South of DFW

from$4,400

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 175 guests

  • All-inclusive
  • Lodging

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Union House Texas

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

from$4,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

The Hills of Avalon

A venue in Italy, South of DFW

from$5,000

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 150 guests

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The Springs in Waxahachie

A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$5,000

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 300 guests

Ask about weekday venue-only rental with your own caterer, the option that suits small weddings.

  • All-inclusive

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The Graily

A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

from$5,500

  • No guest minimum
  • Up to 175 guests

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Rancho Encanto

A venue in Cleburne, South of DFW

Price on request

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    The Mansion by T&C Venues

    A venue in Waxahachie, South of DFW

    Price on request

    • Up to 300 guests

    • Outdoor ceremony

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    Villas of Ovilla

    A venue in Ovilla, South of DFW

    Price on request

      Bed and breakfast with an event space; ask about small weddings and stays.

      • Outdoor ceremony
      • Lodging

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