FAQs

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What if I can't take off work for a Thursday wedding? How can I help celebrate your nuptuials?

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Who said that our wedding celebration has to be limited to one day? Don’t get us wrong, the ceremony and reception are great, but we want to provide more options to help us celebrate by extending our big day of celebration to all weekend!

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Can we take pictures or videos during the wedding ceremony?

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Unplugged ceremonies are the best! We have hired a wedding videographer and photographer, so let them capture the moment for forever. We want each of our family and friends to be "in the moment" with us. Be sure to get your personal message recorded during the reception for us to enjoy for years to come!

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Where can we park?

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There is a large guest parking lot with parking attendants. However, transportation will be provided by Rockin'R from/to the Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village and the venue, Gruene Estate, throughout the night. Let us be your designated driver.

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Can I bring my dog (or other pet)?

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Unfortunately, this venue does not allow pets of any kind. Poor Banjo!

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Tell me about the open air chapel.

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The original open-air chapel is stunning and intimate, surrounded by nature. It includes antique European stained-glass windows, vintage wooden doors from France, and an authentic iron bell (that we will ring at the end of our ceremony).

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Tell me about the venue must see items.

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Antique Crystal Chandeliers Above the Cake Table Gorgeous Hill Country Backdrop and Sunset Corn Hole and Washer Yard Games Large Fire Pit Surrounded by Adirondack Chairs Resident Long Horns Family of Horses

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Tell me about the wedding venue, Gruene Estate.

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The current owners have retained the integrity of the farmhouse’s historical architecture and have respected it’s heritage during functional upgrades and restorations, including the purchase of 10 acres behind the home in order to restore the property to its original size. The Gruene Estate yard continues to be filled with laughter, and most importantly, the families that come to Gruene Estate.

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Tell me about the original Gruene Estate home.

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The wooden structure, located at 532 Rock Street on a half acre of property, was first purchased by Ernst Gruene in 1856. Growing up in Hannover, Germany, Ernst heard stories about the free world, a place that was absent of high taxes and military obligations. Many of these stories included rumors of available land and the idyllic personal freedom it might provide. He married Antoinette Kloepper on August 7, 1845, and soon thereafter left on an adventurous voyage to America and a new life in Texas. The Gruene Estate home was the center of business for the Gruene family, a home where many gathered under the same roof diligently contributing to the progressive building of a community. They reflected the attributes of family, community, education, diligence, hard work, and perseverance through their endeavors.