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Your guests are pretty lucky you are considering Bastrop for your wedding weekend! Because let's face it -- your guests are looking for a getaway when they pack up for a wedding. Thankfully, Bastrop has it all in spades. 

See Visit Bastrop’s Digital Guide here.

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Numerous Resorts + Hotels within 7 miles of Shiraz:

Unique Lodging: 

Wine, Distilleries, Music & Patios: 

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Shiraz Garden is stunning year-round, but these photos organized by month will give you an idea of what your ideal season looks like on this beautiful property.



  • For liability purposes, one (1) bonded security officer/peace officer must be present starting 30 minutes before the bar opens until all guests are off-site.

  • If Indoor Space is being used, an additional (+1) officer must be present in the indoor space starting 30 minutes before reception until all guests are off-site.

  • You do NOT need a police vehicle.

  • Security contact information and contracted time should be provided to Shiraz Garden via Shiraz Online Planner, due 30 days before the event.

  • Approved Security Companies:





  • Caterers, florists, DJs, planners, photographers, bar, etc. — we welcome you to come out for a Vendor Tour to see our spaces and how your day-of-logistics on equipment and facilities work best at Shiraz Garden.

  • Book a Vendor Tour here (not for couples).




  • Booked couples and their Planners are invited to Shiraz once their Shiraz Online Planner is nearly complete to finalize all their details and do a walkthrough together.

  • Only one (1) Final Walkthrough is included in the rental.

  • Book Shiraz-Couples FINAL WALK-THROUGH with your Planner HERE




  • See our collection of free decor to use here.

  • See extra tables/chairs to add here.



  • Booked couples, join our private Shiraz Garden couples Facebook Group!

  • This is where we share all our insider updates, deals, and so much more.

  • Plus, our couples share their insights and tips from their own Shiraz Weddings!



Vendors we love (and who are pre-approved)

Catering and Bar are required to be from our Exclusive List.

  • Caterers who are welcome and experienced at Shiraz Garden are listed below.

All vendors coming on-site to Shiraz Garden must be pre-approved and insured.

  • If using a vendor not on our list, our couples must go through the approval process to ensure the vendor is familiar with Shiraz (sit visit), insured, and in good standing with other event professionals.

Below, find our favorite Hill Country wedding vendors coming from all over the state of Texas, who we trust and know while providing you great service and value. These vendors have all been pre-approved, are familiar with Shiraz Garden' and our policies, and have received glowing reviews from our couples!

However, we make no claims about their future performance. Any vendor the couple chooses is their choice, and our venue is not responsible for their performance.

 

Photography & Videography

“I love working at Shiraz Garden. I can always expect exceptional communication, impeccable customer service, and a good game plan that sets all vendors up to do and bring their best for the couples we work with. Kalli is always open to ideas, suggestions, and it’s so apparent that she cares about the people that step foot at Shiraz Garden because of the way she makes everyone feel like they are going to be cared for and taken care of from start to finish. Kalii and the Shiraz Garden team are the best. I would recommend them 1000x over. ”
— Suarez Creative
“Everytime I have an inquiry that says Shiraz Garden, I immediately know these are people I want to work with. Some of my most unique and most popular work to date has been a product of the collaboration between Shiraz Garden and my business. The couples are genuine, fun, and overall amazing people. It’s honestly been one of the biggest blessings. Shiraz doesn’t feel like just a wedding venue. It’s a place where dream weddings happen. From the stunning landscapes, breathtaking views, and top-notch management, it’s unlike any venue I’ve worked with. There’s a reason that so many couples choose Shiraz Garden.

I know how a venue should operate and Shiraz continues to raise the bar every time I have the privilege of working there. I never have to worry about logistics and other details that don’t relate to my job. I get to focus on being the most creative version of myself for my clients. That’s the best feeling in the world.”
— Lane Parker Weddings

Planning

Shiraz In-House Coordination

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“Shiraz is a particularly beautiful venue but what we love the most is the separate, designated areas for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception to keep the guests moving around the venue and keeping their energy high. There is nothing more difficult than getting guests to dance the night away when all 3 parts of the wedding are in one location - once guests find their dinner table, they sit and stay put... and get tired...and don’t dance.”
— RosePOP Parties
“The difference between Shiraz Garden and other venues is their thoroughness, attention to detail, and willingness to help and be flexible. Many venues I work at provide few details of the policies and what is expected from their clients and vendors. Resulting in stressful unorganization, which is cancer to an event. Shiraz Garden is completely different in the sense that they are involved with the process of planning and hiring vendors with every single client. It is of utmost importance to them that their vendors are comfortable and experienced at the venue, which results in a much smoother day for the client. Throughout the entire event, they are nearby to help with anything and everything.”
— Events by Leslie

Hair & Makeup

Florals, Linens & Décor

Bar*

Shiraz Couples can secure their bartenders through their catering (see below) or choose from the list below for dedicated and professional bartending teams.

We Tend Bar

Goon Time Taps

2 Burrachos (Beer Burros)

Food Trucks + Mobile Bars + Photo Booths

If choosing a food truck for primary catering, Shiraz couples must hire serving staff to ensure full-service catering, bussing, etc.

P. TERRY’S Food Truck

Taco Man 512

Yolked Food Truck

Creature Coffee Cart

Lily Grace Catering - Coffee Cart or Mobile Bar

Hitch Photo Booth

Gypc Wagon

Staffing + 3rd Party Servers (if catering doesn’t provide)

Vendors below can add on busing and servers to provide full service to any of the catering listed above, in addition to bar service

Rentals, Tables, Chairs, Tents, Vintage Décor & More

Monarch Event Rentals

Greenbelt Event Rentals

Austin Chair + Table Rental

EMS Party Rentals

Rustic Romance Rentals

RAOFACTOR - Specializing in South Asian Weddings

Altered Weddings - Lighting

Pearls & Sapphire - Specializing in Persian Weddings

Eventive Designs + Rentals

Kona Events - PHOTO BOOTH

Alpha Mobile Restrooms - Two Stall Lux Trailer for ~$1500+Tax

Honeymoon Travel

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Naseem’s Disney & Honeymoon Travel

 

REVIEWS

We’re here to help at every step. Once you’ve chosen Shiraz Garden everything else get’s easier.

10/10 highly recommend!! Kalli is phenomenal, she is the most helpful and organized person and she helps take so much stress off the wedding weekend and planning. The venue is so gorgeous, with so many different photo spots and multiple ceremony spots to choose from. The Sunset vista has such a beautiful view and the sunlight makes afternoon ceremonies glow! The formal garden has beautiful water features and the string lights that line the garden make it magical for an evening reception. The built-in bar and kitchen are too perfect, and the bridal cottage and grooms cottage were the most relaxing places to get ready. The venue is so accommodating and their recommended vendors are just as great. Book with Shiraz before they’re all booked up, you won’t regret it!” bride, 2020

This hill country venue is truly unique and beautiful. Kalli was a dream to work with from the beginning of the planning process. I was originally having a large wedding but because of COVID, I opted for an intimate ceremony and Shiraz Garden was the absolute best setting I could imagine. With tons of spaces to choose from it's hard to go wrong here. The bridal and grooms cottages are large and beautifully styled to get ready pre-ceremony. I only wish I would have known about this venue from the beginning of my planning process because I would love to have had my large celebration here. This venue is sure to become one of the best in Texas! Don't look any further and book your wedding day here!!!bride, 2020

“Wow - Shiraz Garden has one of the most beautiful Sunset Vistas I have ever seen in the Texas Hill Country. The first time I laid eyes on the space, I immediately knew it was the perfect place to execute my vision! When I found out that Shiraz Garden had a collection of beautiful Persian rugs, I was sold! There were so many unique rugs I could choose between which really brought my vision to life! Shiraz Garden has so many spectacular locations for your event. Their spacious bridal cottage is located within a beautiful forest which truly creates a tranquil ambiance. The Colorado River runs through the venue and is the perfect location to capture formal photos. When I received the photos I was absolutely stunned as they are some of the most beautiful formal photos I have ever seen! I worked closely with Kalli closely during the event planning process and she is one of the most responsive venue managers I have ever worked with. She always got back to me within the hour which made planning an extremely smooth process. If I ever needed anything, she was there to help with the most positive, uplifting attitude. Any client who books at Shiraz Garden will be in the best hands with Kalli” planner, 2020

“A GEM in the hills of central Texas. There is no place like Shiraz Gardens that I have experienced. Breathtaking views from every spot on the property and amazing staff. Kalli is so easy to work with and makes sure everything is perfect. I cannot rave enough about her skill in managing such a large operation. I highly recommend this wedding venue as it is unlike any others in the Austin area, and well, Texas for that matter!” photographer, 2020

“This venue is beautiful, truly a brides and photographers dream! It offers an array of different spaces of varying styles and views, there’s definitely something for everyone. In addition, the staff is wonderful and so willing to help make sure your special day runs smoothly!” photographer, 2020

"Over the months of planning, Kalli was so helpful and was answered my millions of questions! She made everything very smooth." bride, 2019

'“Brides- you definitely need to check out Shiraz Garden if you’re in search of a venue with gorgeous views, memorable sunsets and a vast acreage. I have worked with their manager, Kalli, and I can attest to her utmost dedication and enthusiasm to her work. You’ll get the attention and service you deserve on your special day!” florist, 2020

"Kali was so helpful in making sure we had everything we needed to make our wedding day perfect! She always was sure to include all of the details we needed and answered all of our questions quickly so we could be stress-free the day of!" bride, 2018

“Shiraz Gardens is a lovely gem of a venue tucked away in Bastrop, just 30 minutes from Central Austin. The ranch is massive, providing practically endless opportunities for various site uses and locations - each spot surrounded by a lush, scenic natural backdrop. The facilities are elegant & luxurious for a remote country setting, and their staff took great care to make sure all of our needs were met for a seamless wedding.” event planner, 2018

“My wife and I were married here in August of 2016 and it was an absolutely amazing experience! We had nearly 300 guests at the wedding the and the venue was perfect for such a large group. The outdoor bar and water features were a highlight for everyone that attended and we got plenty of compliments on that space afterwards. The vendors appreciated the space and had no complaints regarding space or cooperating with the facility in order to provide their services without a hiccup. Overall, it was an amazing, unique space that my wife and I are very thankful for. Tough to beat the hill country of TX” groom, 2020

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“Elegance, serenity and uniqueness are but a few of the qualities that Shiraz Gardens exudes. The management is so professional. They go to great effort and detail in making a one-of-a-kind day so memorable for both the bride and groom and their guests. While many venues offer modern and rustic options, the only venue in the area I know of that also offers an old world charm option is Shiraz Gardens.” planner, 2019

“Kalli was amazing. She was there for me through everything and always answered any questions I had and did everything I needed. She made my planning experience so easy!” bride, 2018

“I’ve been to two weddings here and both were completely stunning. The support team is fabulous, and the grounds have a feeling that is somehow both glamorous and homey at the same time. Spectacular venue!” guest

“Shiraz Garden was the perfect hill country setting for our intimate wedding! The staff made it easy to plan and prepare for our big day. They had plenty of helpful recommendations for us out-of-towners. Our guests enjoyed the picturesque setting next to the Colorado River - truly a dream. I can't recommend this place highly enough! The perfect place to tie the knot” bride, 2018

“My husband and I got married here in early November and couldn't imagine our wedding anywhere else. We had our ceremony at Sunset Vista whose name perfectly represents the space-the pictures hardly do it justice. It was the perfect backdrop for our multi cultural wedding. We blended our Persian, American, Indian and Puerto Rican cultures together throughout our wedding including our ceremony. It was so easy to have our reception at the nearby Chahar Bagh Formal Garden where guests could easily walk from our ceremony site. We had an amazing family style meal catered by Pink Avocado who I highly recommend if you want a custom menu created for your wedding. They were able to create a meal that was representative of our cultures and was incredibly delicious. My favorite part was our cocktail hour that included a stuffed avocado bar that was set up in the covered outdoor kitchen area within the formal garden so the guests were able to enjoy the cocktail hour why Terra Vista Strings, our string quartet, played in the background. We rented several Persian rugs from the venue to use in both our ceremony, lounge spaces and on our dance floor which made the spaces feel even more amazing.” bride, 2020