Imagine saying “I do” beneath a canopy of trees, with twinkle lights above and the sounds of nature all around you. At The Shire, we believe your wedding day should feel like a fairytale — peaceful, romantic, and unmistakably you. We specialize in magical outdoor weddings for couples who want to escape the ordinary and embrace the natural beauty of Texas.

Situated on 32 lush acres, Elmwood Gardens by Provence is a unique venue offering discerning couples vintage elegance and one-of-a-kind Texas weddings. Our meticulously restored venue has great character, award-winning cuisine, a gorgeous outdoor Chapel, two tranquil ponds and three unforgettable ceremony sites filled with roses, Sweet William, spirals of foxglove, wisteria, and floral scents that fill the air and kiss the pathways as if to greet your guests the moment they arrive. Once your ceremony or event has ended, the real magic of Elmwood Gardens by Provence begins. Welcome to your Texas-sized celebration! And the options are endless. From a fun-filled social or cocktail hour with a biscuit bar in a colorful garden to an outdoor family-style Texas BBQ dinner reception for 500 people underneath the stars, to an indoor Masquerade Ball, the sky’s the limit when planning your special day.