Lantana Lookout at The Laiken
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,300
Guest capacity
Up to 225 seated guests
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About this venue
Lantana Lookout at The Laiken is a Lake Travis destintation wedding venue in Austin, perched on a cliff above the majestic blue waters for one of Central Texas's most anticipated new celebration settings. This sanctuary of trees offers breathtaking Lake Travis vistas paired with bespoke service, onsite accomodations, and thoughtful amenities befitting one of Austin's premier wedding venues. Couples can choose between two stunning reception spaces, Lantana Lookout and the adjoining Laurelwood, each tailor-made for a distinct style of celebration, from a bright lakefront affair to a peaceful woodland escape. Backed by a planning team with more than twenty years of experience across the Walters Wedding Estates portfolio, The Laiken pairs dramatic natural scenery with all-inclusive planning support. For couples who have always dreamed of a Lake Travis wedding, Lantana Lookout at The Laiken delivers idyllic, cliffside romance above the water.
Our event spaces
The Coral Heron
Exquisite locale, unparalleled service
Unwind at The Coral Heron, an exclusive poolside retreat overlooking Lake Travis. A full bar and patio bar keep guests refreshed, while spacious lounge seating surrounds a stunning infinity pool that seems to spill into the lake itself. Just steps away, a luxurious indoor lounge offers panoramic water views year-round. It's a resort-style escape for cocktail hour or a wedding weekend to remember at The Laiken.
Guest capacity
30-50 Seated
30-50 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Covered Terrace
Cocktail Hour or Alternate Ceremony Space
Our covered terrace offers the perfect setting for cocktail hour, or doubles as a seamless backup ceremony space in the event of rain. With sweeping views and comfortable, open-air charm, this versatile space keeps your celebration on track and stylish, rain or shine, at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 190 Seated
Up to 190 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Grand Ballroom
Panoramic Lake Travis Views
Dance the night away in our Grand Ballroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking Lake Travis sunsets. This elegant space brings the beauty of the outdoors in, creating a romantic, light-filled setting for dinner and dancing that carries your celebration into the evening at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 190 Seated
Up to 190 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Guest Villas
Lakeside Villas For a Full Weekend of Festivities
Unwind in style in our lakeside and coveside guest villas, each complete with an oversized terrace overlooking Lake Travis. Perfect for getting ready, hosting a relaxed morning-after brunch, or simply soaking in the view, these villas offer couples and their wedding parties a private, scenic retreat throughout the celebration at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 52 Seated
Up to 52 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Outdoor Ceremony
Unparalleled Lake Travis Views
Exchange vows on our lakefront turf ceremony space, framed by sweeping views of Lake Travis. This lush, manicured setting offers couples a stunning natural backdrop with the water as their backdrop, creating an unforgettable, picture-perfect moment to begin their celebration at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
50-190 Seated
50-190 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
The Coral Heron
Exquisite locale, unparalleled service
Unwind at The Coral Heron, an exclusive poolside retreat overlooking Lake Travis. A full bar and patio bar keep guests refreshed, while spacious lounge seating surrounds a stunning infinity pool that seems to spill into the lake itself. Just steps away, a luxurious indoor lounge offers panoramic water views year-round. It's a resort-style escape for cocktail hour or a wedding weekend to remember at The Laiken.
Guest capacity
30-50 Seated
30-50 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Covered Terrace
Cocktail Hour or Alternate Ceremony Space
Our covered terrace offers the perfect setting for cocktail hour, or doubles as a seamless backup ceremony space in the event of rain. With sweeping views and comfortable, open-air charm, this versatile space keeps your celebration on track and stylish, rain or shine, at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 190 Seated
Up to 190 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Grand Ballroom
Panoramic Lake Travis Views
Dance the night away in our Grand Ballroom, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking Lake Travis sunsets. This elegant space brings the beauty of the outdoors in, creating a romantic, light-filled setting for dinner and dancing that carries your celebration into the evening at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 190 Seated
Up to 190 Standing
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Guest Villas
Lakeside Villas For a Full Weekend of Festivities
Unwind in style in our lakeside and coveside guest villas, each complete with an oversized terrace overlooking Lake Travis. Perfect for getting ready, hosting a relaxed morning-after brunch, or simply soaking in the view, these villas offer couples and their wedding parties a private, scenic retreat throughout the celebration at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
Up to 52 Seated
Up to 52 Standing
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Outdoor Ceremony
Unparalleled Lake Travis Views
Exchange vows on our lakefront turf ceremony space, framed by sweeping views of Lake Travis. This lush, manicured setting offers couples a stunning natural backdrop with the water as their backdrop, creating an unforgettable, picture-perfect moment to begin their celebration at Lantana Lookout.
Guest capacity
50-190 Seated
50-190 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Available services that can be provided by Lantana Lookout at The Laiken
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Transportation
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Reviews
Write a review1.0 out of 5
2 reviews
- EH
Emily H.
Wedding FAIL
Our wedding day was supposed to be at The Laiken on Lake Travis, but nine weeks before the date, they cancelled on us without warning. We had already paid their steep prices and our family had booked travel from across the country. The Laiken's communication was slow and unclear leading up to the cancellation, and the information we did receive turned out to be wrong. We learned they were still finishing the building when they booked our wedding, which felt dishonest. We had to scramble to plan a new wedding in just eight weeks, which was stressful and expensive. I would caution other couples to be careful with this venue and ask hard questions about whether the space is actually ready before signing anything.
Lantana Lookout at The Laiken•May 21, 2026Emily, we are so sorry to hear about your experience with us. If you are still open to discuss this, we would love to chat with you.
- A
Ashley
2026 Bride - WORD TO THE WISE
This review reflects my current and up-to-date experience working with Walters Wedding Estates and their venue, The Laiken. I would not recommend booking this venue at this time to avoid the level of stress and heartache we are currently facing. We booked The Laiken in November 2024, while it was still under construction. At that time, it was being promoted as opening in Spring 2025. When that season arrived, the venue was still unfinished—and Walters Wedding Estates cancelled all Spring 2025 weddings, in some cases just two months before the scheduled dates. We were never directly informed of this delay. We only learned about it through our own professional network, as we also work in the wedding industry. After learning about the situation, I reached out to my assigned planner, who redirected me to the Regional VP. After receiving only surface-level answers, I followed up the same day with more questions—none of which were answered for 30 days. On day 31, a new Regional VP contacted me to inform me that both my planner and the previous VP were no longer with the company. We met on June 27th, where I requested written assurances that: We would be notified promptly of any future construction delays, and We could be released from our contract if the venue was not ready at least six months prior to our November 2026 wedding date. The Regional VP agreed and said their legal team would send documentation the following week. This never happened. When I followed up, I learned that he, too, was no longer with the company. By August 2025, I had yet another new planner, who connected me with the District Operations Manager (DOM). He informed me that the venue’s opening date had again been pushed from October 2025 to January 2026. During that conversation, he assured me that construction was “on track” and promised transparent communication. When I again asked for the assurances in writing, I was told this wasn’t possible because our contract was a “construction contract”—despite the fact that our paperwork is the same standard event contract used for all Walters venues. In October 2025, I reached out to schedule a logistics meeting, only to learn my new planner had already left the company. The next assigned planner arranged a meeting with us, during which we discovered yet another delay—the opening had been moved to March 2026. This was never communicated to us; we only learned about it because we initiated the meeting ourselves. After escalating the issue once more, we were connected with yet another new Regional VP, who initially agreed that the written assurances we requested were reasonable and said she would speak with her superiors. However, when I followed up today, her tone and stance completely changed. I was repeatedly spoken over and told that what I was asking for “legally could not be put in writing”—which is inaccurate, but apparently the stance they’ve decided to take. Despite six different staff turnovers and three separate rejections of our reasonable requests, we are still being told to trust a “verbal confirmation” that the venue will open in March 2026. As both a 2026 bride and a wedding industry professional, I deeply regret booking with Walters Wedding Estates and The Laiken. The lack of transparency, accountability, and consistency has been incredibly disappointing.
Lantana Lookout at The Laiken•Dec 13, 2025Hi Ashley, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re truly sorry for the stress caused by the construction delays at The Laiken, which were unforeseen due to the City of Lago Vista. While these delays were out of our control, we’ve been working to communicate updates consistently and proactively with all couples affected. We’ve also increased resources and implemented new processes to stay aligned with our revised timeline and better support our clients moving forward. Your feedback is not taken lightly—it’s helping us grow and reinforces our commitment to open, honest communication with every couple. We remain fully committed to your November 2026 wedding and are focused on providing clear, consistent support as you plan your celebration. We sincerely wish you nothing but happiness ahead!
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