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Hidden Gardens Event Venue

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Lakeside, Texas

Weddings Rain backup Outside catering OK Elopements

Wooded outdoor event venue featuring a garden, a bride's suite, and a groom's room.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 100 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 682-233-4134
  • Website hiddengardensevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9 am–10 pm
Wednesday 9 am–10 pm
Thursday 9 am–10 pm
Friday 9 am–11 pm
Saturday 8 am–11 pm
Sunday 1–10 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of Hidden Gardens Event Venue in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside Garden 2 mentions

“Hidden Garden Venue in Lakeside, Texas is such a beautiful venue.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Hidden Gardens Event Venue — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“I especially loved the bridal suite.”

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🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony
Fountain / Water Feature 2 mentions

“Hidden Garden Venue in Lakeside, Texas is such a beautiful venue.”

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Indoor Rain Backup 2 mentions

“I picked this place because I loved intimate feel and ambiance, and I also loved Shelly’s idea for a Plan B if it rained.”

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🏷️ Scenic Views

“It has so many great spots to take photos and the sunset is magical.”

Wheelchair Accessible

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 123 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 23 mentions

“Between the gorgeous landscaping and the remodeled building on the property this venue is perfect for someone looking for a comfortable welcoming place for there wedding.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“She went ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure everything ran smoothly, including help us set up when we were running behind.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“Shelly, the owner of the venue helped with every aspect of the event and I could not have asked for a better owner, coordinator, or venue.”

🌧️ rain-plan ready 2 mentions

“I picked this place because I loved intimate feel and ambiance, and I also loved Shelly’s idea for a Plan B if it rained.”

From the reviews

My husband and I got married here on 10/31/2024. We had a wonderful experience with Shelly. She was our coordinator and went above and beyond for our day. The venue was perfect and with Shelly behind the scenes it was a seamless day for us. I could not have been more happy with this venue.

★★★★★ — Michele, Jan 2025

I held my wedding here and it was beyond perfect in every way. The scenery is gorgeous, you really don't have to decorate much on your own because it's already so beautiful there! The absolute best part about Hidden Gardens is the owner, Shelly. She is kind, considerate, friendly and beyond helpful.

★★★★★ — Paige, Oct 2022

Attended a graduation party. It was our first time to visit Hidden Gardens. It's a secluded place in a former multiple rooms home that has been completely remodeled. It's a very unique home now event center with several outdoor activities and locations for various events.

★★★★★ — Jeffro, Jun 2022

This venue is bursting with beauty and whimsy! I felt like I had left Texas and was stepping into a garden in England when I arrived. Shelly and her husband own and operate the venue and were both so kind! She jumped in and offered her help repeatedly.

★★★★★ — Jess, Apr 2023

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Getting married at Hidden Gardens Event Venue

Hidden Gardens Event Venue comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at Hidden Gardens Event Venue

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Hidden Gardens Event Venue — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Hidden Gardens Event Venue

8229 Jacksboro Hwy, Lakeside, TX76135

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