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About 800 Congress
Couples planning a Austin wedding will find 800 Congress among the Austin area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Austin Club, The Belmont. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near 800 Congress
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Austin, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin
- The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel
- citizenM Austin Downtown
- Aloft Austin Downtown
- Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
- The Driskill
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Austin
How much do wedding venues cost in Austin?
Venue pricing in Austin spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Austin?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Austin weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November. The driest months are January, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 42° | 13% | 5:17 PM | 5:53 PM |
| Feb | 66° | 46° | 13% | 5:46 PM | 6:19 PM |
| Mar | 73° | 52° | 15% | 7:07 PM | 7:39 PM |
| Apr | 80° | 59° | 13% | 7:26 PM | 7:58 PM |
| May | 87° | 67° | 18% | 7:44 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 93° | 73° | 17% | 7:59 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Jul | 97° | 75° | 10% | 7:59 PM | 8:34 PM |
| Aug | 98° | 75° | 10% | 7:39 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Sep | 91° | 70° | 14% | 7:04 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Oct | 82° | 61° | 15% | 6:27 PM | 6:59 PM |
| Nov | 72° | 50° | 13% | 4:59 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Dec | 64° | 43° | 13% | 4:56 PM | 5:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Austin-Camp Mabry (3.8 mi from Austin). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Austin.
Getting to Austin
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SAT San Antonio International Airport | 67 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 74 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Houston | 146 mi | 3 hr |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 182 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Austin; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA
- Where
- Austin · central Austin
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Austin
- One of 196 wedding venues we list · 41 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (512) 213-0444
- Website
- Visit site
From 800 Congress's website
“Host your wedding, corporate event, or party at 800 Congress, the renowned Austin venue with Capitol views and modern amenities. Book your Austin event today!”800congressevents.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Getting-ready suites, Wheelchair accessible
- Capacity
- Up to 600 guests
Read from 800congressevents.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with 800 Congress before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Austin
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 41 within 3 mi, 50 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 132 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Lake Hills
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