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The Veranda

4.6 ★★★★★ 284 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in San Antonio, Texas

Weddings Elopements

Unique venue featuring a castle, a courtyard and gardens, plus staff who cater to events.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
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  • Phone (210) 366-1220
  • Website theverandasa.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 The Veranda in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏛️ Historic Estate 5 mentions

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Amenities couples mention

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

Fountain / Water Feature

“They have a beautiful pond in the middle of the courtyard with goldfish!”

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💡 String Lights

“The twinkling lights at night.”

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🍸 Bar Service

“All the staff---from the bartender to the various staff pulling off the reception---were super sweet and always friendly to anyone who spoke to them or said thanks to them.”

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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 284 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 27 mentions

“It was so beautiful, the various distinct spaces allow for so much movement and variety for both guests and photographers, the prices were really reasonable, and Jenna is amazing.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“We are from out of state so we came into a lot of it blind, but they were so accommodating and went above and beyond.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“The restored estate retains the warmth and charm of a private home while offering all the amenities necessary for a seamless and memorable event.”

🎉 guests raved about it 2 mentions

“The team was flexible and very helpful, food was delicious, and our guests loved the ambiance.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 4 mentions

“The staff and Spice of Life Catering there were amazing too and, as a bride who planned everything herself, that made the day incredible.”

From the reviews

We had our wedding there on Saturday and the venue was absolutely beautiful! There are soo many different photogenic areas, the groomsmen suite and bridal suite was the perfect size for our party and all of our guests loved the food Spice of Life made for our day.

★★★★★ — Katie, May 2025

The Veranda venue and partner caterer Spice of Life were absolutely wonderful to us. They were quick to respond on any wedding questions we had. The venue was beautiful. The food was Delicious! An absolutely beautiful location, within our budget, close to hotels. Logistically perfect for out of town guests.

★★★★★ — M, Nov 2022

The perfect venue for our dream wedding! The Veranda and their team helped our small wedding feel larger than life from the size of the venue to the quality of the catering! To this day we still receive compliments on the venue and the food.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Jan 2026

Beautiful venue, had an Italy style to it! I did video for a wedding here and it was stunning. If you are going for a intimate, Italy, timeless and classy vibe this is for you :)

★★★★★ — Brenda, Feb 2025

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Getting married at The Veranda

The Veranda comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. 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 The Veranda

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Veranda — 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 The Veranda

1746 Lockhill Selma Rd, San Antonio, TX78213

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.