AUSTIN WEDDING VENDORS I LOVE: Hotel Saint Cecilia
Hi friends and newly engaged couples! I am excited to share the first installation of a brand spanking new blog series “Vendors I Love” featuring some of my favorite wedding vendors and wedding venues in Austin, Texas. Every single one of them is already highlighted on my website, but I thought it would be nice to share some more in-depth information with you here. I hope this helps you in your search for the perfect vendors for your Austin wedding! Thank you to the lovely Emily Waldmann, Special Events Coordinator at Hotel Saint Cecilia, for taking the time to answer all my questions. I hope you enjoy this informative Q&A with photos from my actual real weddings at Austin boutique Hotel Saint Cecilia! Read more about my favorite small wedding venues in Austin, TX here.
Q: What size weddings are you able to accommodate?
A: We are able to host weddings as small and intimate as 4 people, to up to 120 people. We only allow one wedding over 60 people annually to maintain the serenity of the property and the sanctity of the experience.
Q: How many weddings do you usually host per year at Hotel St. Cecilia?
A: 1 large wedding over 100 guests, and approximately 15-20 under 75 guests.
A: Because most of our wedding venues are outdoor spaces, the most ideal time of year for weddings at Hotel St. Cecilia are spring and fall. We recommend contacting our Events Coordinator 6-9 Months prior for weddings under 50 people, and a year in advance for larger weddings that require a full property buyout.
A: Our property is so intimate and secluded, so all of our rooms are perfectly suited for honeymooners. The most romantic of the Suites would be Suite 1 & 4, as they are the most private.
A: Absolutely! The hand tailored nature of having your wedding at Hotel Saint Cecilia offers a truly unique experience for every couple. We take so much pride in putting together an unforgettable day for each couple that enters our gates. Beyond that, the aesthetic of the hotel is so unique that the opportunities to make it your own are endless. Because we only do one large wedding per year, it is inherently special for that reason alone.
A: Relaxing! Brides and Bridesmaids: lounge in our robes and have snacks and mimosas in the private yard of Suite 4 while getting pampered. Grooms and groomsmen: hang out in one of our Pool Bungalows with some Austin Beer Works and take a swim by the SOUL sign.
A: They are Rega P1 record players from Whetstone Audio. The best part about the record players in every room is the access to our extensive record library at the Front Desk and the ability to listen to hours of records in the privacy of your room.
A: The Hastens beds are truly AMAZING. They are reason alone to stay with us! Luckily our checkout isn’t until noon, so you get a little extra time to enjoy breakfast in bed and soak it all in.
Q: What is your best recommendations for a wedding specialty cocktail from your bar menu?
A: Our bar menu features delicious cocktails, and our House Margarita is always a hit. For a wedding specialty cocktail, we love to sit down with the couple and get to know their favorite drinks and flavor profiles, and our Lounge Manager develops some cocktail ideas unique to their palate and occasion. This is an aspect of the boutique experience that we take pride in offering—everything can be completely customized to reflect the tastes and preferences of the couple.
Q: Are there any visually cool, but underutilized, spots for photography?
A: Absolutely, and we are all still discovering them! Of course there is the Main Live Oak, the SOUL sign, and our beautiful lounge, but after working here for 2 years, I still discover beautiful hidden away corners that are begging to be photographed every day. Personally, I love the bamboo pathway to Suite 1, and the Terrace overlooking the grounds, but the opportunities are endless.
Gabby T - You have captured the weddings so beautifully, I love your light techniques and the bold colors. Great Work!
Cory Ryan - Thanks so much Gabby!!! It was really fun to pull together some venue highlights from so many weddings!