Hummingbird House

Hummingbird house was PERFECT. They pulled everything together flawlessly, Danny & Lauren were absolutely amazing, and everyone commented on it being the most beautiful venue they've ever been to.

I couldn't have picked a perfect place for my wedding. Listed are the top 5 reasons why Hummingbird is awesome! I had an amazing wedding and it was all that I dreamt and more...

1) Gorgeous place, perfect outside venue with great weather back up place. The beauty of this place speaks for itself especially if you are a bride that loves the outdoors and nature. I had tons of compliments during and after my wedding how beautiful the venue was.
2) AMAZING staff! What's great about this place is the staff that comes with it. Danny and his team rock and have everything under control. I was able to enjoy my wedding and was so zen and carefree the day of because I knew I was in good hands and the day went perfectly! All the pieces fit together seamlessly.
3) Price - for what you get you get the bang for your buck. Having a staff that helps execute for you makes all the difference to enjoying your wedding day.
4) Location - south Austin but not too secluded and close enough downtown for people who wanted to keep the party going.
5) Communication - Hummingbird House kept in touch with me even after my wedding. They are very responsive and knew who I was. Made it very personable for me. I felt like a special bride the whole time.

THANKS HUMMINGBIRD HOUSE! You gave me a wonderful experience and you were so great to work with. I am still getting compliments about my wedding. I even had one person say it was in the top 3 weddings they've ever...

OH. MY. GOODNESS.
Best day ever. Most beautiful place to be married, ever.
Best folks to work with ever.
People will talk about it forever.

You WILL NOT regret working with Danny and his wonderful friends and contacts at the Hummingbird House. He is fabulous, the venue is perfect, and the day will be the best day ever.

Would I recommend this...

In a word, Amazing. I looked at 30+ venues in Austin and I was so glad that I stumbled upon this place. it is just beautiful. The grounds are amazing and kept perfect even through the summer heat, thanks to the fact that the venue is owned by the folks over at The Great Outdoors nursery. The ceremony site is already decorated with flowers and wrought iron pieces and the reception tent is draped in a beautiful fabric. When I booked my wedding day here, I also paid extra to have Lauren as my day of coordinator, and she was worth every penny! She is so amazing and really truly cares that your day goes as perfect as can be. She cares about all the little details and goes well above and beyond what I'm sure most day of planners do. I also recommend taking advantage of their lighting package for the tent after the sun goes down. I would recommend this venue and Lauren as your DOC to any bride in a heartbeat.

Lauren and Danny are absolutely AMAZING to work with. Any and all questions I had, they had lots of suggestions (thank goodness) and were very responsive! I met with one or both of them at least 5+ times to look at the venue to get an idea of how to decorate or to get their help and input on things I had no clue about. And the day of the wedding was no exception, they were there every step of the way and just made the whole day stress-free for me. Everytime I turned around at the wedding, Lauren was there to hand me another drink, or pin my dress back up, or get me ready for the next thing on the agenda (first dance, cake cutting, etc). I mean all I did was have a BLAST. The venue itself is gorgeous and pretty much speaks for itself. Even without decoration, it's a beautiful place, but it was so special to see it with my little flair and it was absolutely PERFECT. It was exactly what I imagined and more. It really was everything that I wanted out of a wedding: fun, casual but glamorous and romantic. Danny and Lauren helped make my vision into reality, and with ease. I can't thank them enough for the perfect wedding. I loved every second of it!!

Father of the bride here. I'm not going to comment on the looks, that will be something you need to see for yourselves, but if you like the outdoors you will not be disappointed. What I can assure you is a very high level of customer service. They may have equals but couldn't be better. Danny and his team were outstanding. If we were like most people, stress level builds as you come up on the date, and all we ever heard is "What can we do for you". Wedding was beautiful and even Mother Nature smiled on us. Thanks for a great effort. Special event made better and great memories for my daughter and new son-in-law.

The Hummingbird House was the first big decision we made in regards to our wedding. At the time they were relatively new when we booked so we got the benefit of booking them at a lower rate. In the 11 months that we booked them and waited for our wedding the place went from amazing to AHHMAZZING. Many of our guests were in complete awe of all the flowers in full bloom. It rained the morning of our ceremony causing us to get married under the tent and though I was upset about it at first after walking down the aisle I could not have been happier. If you are looking to get married outdoors with a romantic feel the Hummingbird House is the place to do it.

Thank you so much! You went above and beyond to make this day perfect: your guidance through the process was great, we fully appreciated the romantic 10 minute dinner before the reception to eat and talk to each other before roaming around for the rest of the night with friends, and you were so sweet to make sure everything went well. I now know icing does not hold up outside in August - and you helped us get to the cake cutting before it melted :)

AMAZING!!!! The Hummingbird House is the BEST decision we made when looking for a venue. We knew this was THE place to have our ceremony and reception. The place is just breath taking! My guests are still talking about how beautiful the location was. Danny and Lauren are amazing people! I loved working with them. All of our questions were answered and no was not in their vocabulary. They made the wedding day run so smoothly! We recommend this area for any type of event :)

I honestly can not say enough good things about the Hummingbird House. I feel so fortunate that we were able to have our wedding there. People are still telling us, six weeks later, that the venue was absolutely gorgeous and we even had people at our wedding tell us that they want to have their wedding there. The place is gorgeous and perfectly landscaped, and the behind the scenes is what absolutely makes this place stand out from the rest. Danny is one of the most easy going, hardworking person you would want to deal during the wedding planning process. He was always available when I had questions, concerns, anything at all. He listened to what type of personality you wanted your wedding to have and made genuine suggestions, offered advice and made it happen. My dad made a special order THE DAY BEFORE the wedding to have about 300 white roses hanging from the trees around the venue to surprise my husband and I and Danny did not hesitate once or say it couldn't be done. He went out that day, bought the roses and was having them hung on Saturday morning.
We also had the amazing opportunity to work with the go-to, get it done girl, Lauren. She was a new addition to the team after I had already booked the place, so it was an extra bonus. She is priceless. ANYTHING at all that I needed, had a question about, even had a brief thought about, she was there to get it done or make it happen all the way up to the wedding day. She has tons of contacts throughout the city so if you are stuck on something or need help with a vendor, she is on it. She saved me a lot of money on other vendors offering her advice from previous weddings. I was about to feed the whole city of Austin with my cake if she had not suggested that I cut back a bit because due to her past experiences, it was not necessary. And she was right. I cut way back and still had some left over. I needed two hair appointments SUPER last minute and she took care of it all. I was just mentioning it to her 3 days before because we were discussing the day of on the phone, not even thinking it was something she could take care of, and she immediately got on the phone with a couple girls at a salon she knew and booked me some appointments. I can't even explain how clutch she was the day of the wedding. Her and Danny were right there the whole time making sure everything was on time, getting done, and most of all that everyone was enjoying themselves. Multiple times, she came up and asked us if we needed anything and was all smiles. If something was wrong, we would have had no idea. They would have had it handled before we could even hear about it. Her and Danny both made our day incredibly stress free and special.
One of the most important things I liked best about the Hummingbird House is that they made you feel special and unique and not just another wedding on a weekend. I visited the site multiple times before the actual wedding and Danny or Lauren were there every time talking things through with me and remembered things we had talked about previously. It's like getting married at one of your friends houses is how comfortable I felt working with them. I could not have asked for a better wedding day.

The Hummingbird House was gorgeous and they did a great job putting together an amazing wedding. I can only say good things about our entire experience there.

The Hummingbird House has an amazing staff! Even in the onslaught of rain, they were cool headed, professional and worked hard to transform our outdoor ceremony to an intimate tent setting. We had such a great time working with them and enjoying their gorgeous space. I recommend this venue for sure! Two thumbs way up!!!

I was married at the Hummingbird House earlier this year, and everything about the venue was AMAZING.

My now-husband and I set out one day to look at several venues....and never made it past the Hummingbird House! We knew right away this was the place we wanted to get married. From the instant we got there, we were warmly welcomed by Danny, who followed us all the way to the wedding day (and after!). He made sure all of my questions were answered, all of my ideas were welcomed, and that no detail was left behind. He was quick to respond to every email, which was so very appreciated. As we got closer to the wedding day, Lauren joined the Hummingbird House, and she was just as amazing as he. Just a couple days before the wedding, she helped us secure an awesome classic getaway car! She kept everyone in order, and took so much stress off my back. She and Danny kept things running so smoothly on the big day, and if something went wrong... I never knew about it.

And the beauty of the venue?! Incredible. It is a hidden tropical oasis in Austin...with so many beautiful flowers, lush grass, a beautiful pool, and romantic sparkling lights. I can't say enough good things about this place, and Danny and Lauren!!

This was the most wonderful place to have a wedding! We did not want to leave it's so beautiful and peaceful. Loved that we got to stay overnight, we stayed up late with a few of our guest and enjoyed the night. Danny was so helpful with everything. We were well taken care of, which made for a stress free wedding day for me! Such a dream venue.

I have always dreamt of my wedding day.
I?d have it in Austin, outside with the sun shining down, flowers everywhere in all colors, I could hear water nearby but never too loud, the ceremony short and the attendance private, and music softly playing in the background almost as if it was coming from the trees themselves.
I have always been a romantic, but as I went around Austin trying to find my dream I could never have it all in one place. My friend Danny invited me over to see the new house he was opening up as a new venue just to see if it could work. And there it was. The moment I stepped in the door music was playing and I felt at home. Danny showed me around and everything fell into place.
The Hummingbird House was my dream, and when the day came everything went beautifully. Everyone says that something will go wrong on your big day, but nothing happened. Everything went according to plan; I awoke in the morning after staying in one of their spectacular rooms to breakfast being served. I spent the day getting ready using one of their gorgeous bathrooms as my styling rooms. Then the time came, I walked out of the house and into my new life. The ceremony was short and sweet, perfect for me, and the reception was right there with the tent dressed in white and lit up with touches of my colors, and the music began as soon as the ceremony was over. It was the perfect day and it ended even better. Danny ushered everyone home once I said it was time for them to go and the house was all ours for the rest of the weekend.
This was the day I had always dreamed of, the moments I will always remember, and I owe it all to the Hummingbird House, and they truly made my dream come true.

Danny at the Hummingbird House is wonderful and so is the venue. It's beautiful, lush and green, the tent has beautiful drapery and lights, the staff is kind and easy to work with... I can go on and on. They don't nickel and dime you with extra charges or fees.

All of my guests were impressed. Several said they wanted to move in and live there. ...me too!

The Hummingbird House is absolutely phenomenal! He made all of my daughters requests and dreams come through!

The Hummingbird helped make our dream wedding come true! Danny is the best coordinator ever! Everyone loved how beautiful the Hummingbird is and it was the perfect place to start our life. We would recommend this venue for any event required a romantic setting and lots of fun!!!

We just had our wedding in May and Hummingbird House was the perfect place. It's beauty is overwhelming as well as the wonderful people that run the facility. It was all that I could ask for and received multiple compliments from our awed guests.

Danny at the Hummingbird House went above and beyond to ensure my wedding day turned out perfectly. He made himself available for any questions that came up while I was planning (and there were a lot!) and really made me comfortable and stress-free about how the day would turn out. It was never awkward or intimidating to work with Danny (unlike some of the bigger venues), and in the end I truly feel like I can consider him a friend.

In terms of the venue, it's absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I was looking for. I envisioned an elegant "backyard barbeque" and I got more than I could ever dream of. It was, in fact, a backyard barbeque but more gorgeous and romantic than anything I could have imagined. Between the white lights dancing on the trees, to the romantically draped tents, to the beautiful landscaping and natural creek running through the property, it was just stunning. The most common thing that my guests commented on after the wedding was how lovely the venue was.

If you're looking for a sweet, attentive, and helpful person to work with, I highly recommend calling Danny at the Hummingbird House. And if you're looking for a natural, outdoor setting with the capacity to also hold a large crowd for dinner and dancing, the Hummingbird House more than fits the bill. I could not have been more pleased with the venue or its owners.

Man, how many ways do I love this venue?

It's just beautiful. Many of our guests marveled at the beautiful Texas spring wildflowers, the landscaping, the lit tents and trees at night, the fountains with petals floating on them. It was just gorgeous. This place was just wonderful for our Texas spring wedding.

We also had the rehearsal dinner at the same place, and it was just a lovely night.

The coordinator Danny was so chill and flexible. He was just great to work with, very responsive and helpful. Flexible to a fault. I loved Danny, I want to put him in a pocket and have him coordinate all my future parties :)

The venue is gorgeous and spans roughly 6 acres with incredible landscaping. The manager of the Hummingbird House was incredibly warm and helpful. Their rates are pretty low considering that the prices include chair and tent rentals.

I had our December 3, 2011 wedding at the Hummingbird House in Austin Texas. And I could not imagine it any other way!
Quality of Service = the venue is SPECTACULAR. It is a private home and garden. The grounds are gorgeous, lush (even in december!!), colorful, manicured but also natural. I can't say enough about it's beauty. The reception is in the white tent that's included in the venue. It's a billowy, romantic, with crystal chandeliers. Breath-taking! It's just a few yards away from the ceremony site. The ceremony was under the gazebo, we added flowers to the gazebo. It's still so fresh, it's hard to find words to say how perfect this place is! The bride and bridesmaids get ready in their own room (several rooms if needed), that are lovely and look so pretty in pictures. The grooms have a detatched trailor that is decorated in hunting themes, away from the bride so no chance of a run-in.

Responsiveness - Lauren is A+ in wedding planning. She gave me her personal cell and I could text at any hour of the day! She also was a friend. She'd find ideas or colors and ask me about them, without pushing them on me. We invited her to come to our rehearsal dinner! She responded usually on the same day unless she had a wedding that weekend. She knows EVERYTHING there is to know about vendors in Austin. I ended up using most of her recommendations, and I'm glad I did.

Professionalism - even though Lauren became a friend, she was 100% professional. Especially when it matters most, the day of the wedding. She was all business then, definitely strict, but I wouldn't want it any other way either. She conducted a 30 minute rehearsal the day before much to everyone's joy. She knows the ins and outs of wedding schedules and planning and I can't imagine anyone else planning the wedding with us. She is just spectacular.

Value - For the ceremony and reception to be in the same place, with Lauren as the planner, it was worth every single penny. And I didn't officially hire Lauren as the planner, she just came with the venue. It is not the least expensive venue by any means, and the vendors do range in price, but again, the pictures of Hummingbird house do not do justice on how amazing this place is.

Flexibility - I gave this 4.5 stars ONLY because Lauren has a template of how she is used to running wedding items and timelines, which I didn't mind, but my mother and mother-in-law wanted a few things done differently (which I ended up agreeing with). So even though it wasn't shown as an option, Lauren changed EVERYTHING that we asked and said "no problem at all". So she is 100% flexible, but you have to speak up if you don't want the timeline to go as she originally suggests. Lauren is 100% flexible, just the template they use doesn't show every option you have for ceremony timelines, where everything goes at the reception etc.

Overall I would never ever ever dream of my wedding being somewhere else. I didn't worry about a thing the day of as Lauren put out all of the decorations, she had the sparkler send off go flawlessly, it was too good to be...

Lauren, your representative was outstanding. Cool under pressure and always
present. You have a terrific employee, and she should be well rewarded for a
great job.

Danny was great! Jamie and I were both extremely pleased at both the venue and the service we received from Danny. The venue was beautiful, both during the day and at night. Several guests have told us how beautiful the Hummingbird House was for the wedding and reception. We wouldn't have changed a thing!

Danny and his helpers made our wedding flow easily and amazingly. The venue is beautiful and they were very flexible with our customization's. I could not have been happier with the way my wedding turned out.

Our son and new daughter in law were married at Hummingbird House in December. From beginning to end Lauren was amazing!! They recently purchased new chairs (comfortable and beautiful) and were incredibly accommodating with our florist and all her ideas. Lauren kept everyone calm on the big day and was a rock for reception. Great memories forever!

i'm not sure how the hummingbird house could've been more beautiful. people are STILL talking about it two months later. for us, it was really important that our friends and family enjoy their time hanging out at our wedding, and the hummingbird house provided the perfect atmosphere -- whimsical, romantic, creative, relaxing. danny was completely open-minded and allowed us the freedom to make the day just as we wanted it. no regrets. you've gotta see this place for yourself.

Danny, Tom and Lauren were fantastic. My day went off without a hitch, and they were very professional. Our friends and family still are telling us what a great day it was. Our stepfather said that even if he would have been shown a thousand venues, this one would have still been the perfect one. What a great day!

The Hummingbird House venue is absolutely beautiful and it fit my wedding perfectly.

The only problem I had was that I signed my contract months ago with Danny, then they changed up the contract about what's included and what you have to pay extra for. When I noticed these changes on their website, I called and had to deal with Lauren the rest of the time. I asked did these changes apply to me and would I still be getting what we agreed on. I was assured that what Danny and I had agreed on would still stand because I signed my contract before the changed were made.

Then when I got to my rehearsal, 2 days before the wedding, my planner informed me that the house was no longer available to the wedding party. They had sectioned off the bride's suite and moved the groom's suite to a very small room(maybe 10' x 8') in a very small building on the other side of the property. There were 10 men in the wedding, not including any fathers or friends, that had to squeeze into the small room hours before the wedding. We weren't even allowed to enter the rest of the house, which was not what I had agreed upon with Danny.

I brought it up to Lauren(because Danny was no where to be found after the signing of the contract. We had no where to store the cake or chests of ice for the bar, because we wern't allowed into the house. I was later told that Danny and the other owner were living in the house, that's why we couldn't go in.
I don't know why any one was living in their place of business, but you don't promise someone one thing and then at the last minute change your mind because it's conveninte. If they had no where else to go and they HAD to live ther, they should have called everyone they had a contract with at that time and informed them of the situation and offered an alternative. I thought it was unperfessional to change the agreement and not tell me until the last minute.

Other than that, I would completely recommend The Hummingbird House to anyone. It was absolutely beautiful and even though they weren't very professional in that situation, they were very nice about the whole thing and tried of offer up suggestions.

All I can say is surround yourself with positive people who will take care of things on your wedding day. It would be a terrible day to be upset. You can always say your peace after the honeymoon. :)

Natali

Hummingbird House is a fantastic place to have your dream Wedding in Austin, Texas. We love to cater at their venue because Lauren is very easy to work with and offer fabulous service!

Gorgeous venue and attentive staff.

I am a preferred vendor at Hummingbird House and it is one of my favorite venues! Danny and Havi are so helpful. One of them is always there to assist with any needs that arise during the event. They provide such a beautiful setting and have everything that you need for an amazing wedding.

I love working with the Hummingbird House. Their venue is absolutely gorgeous and they really work hard to execute some really wonderful events. I can't wait to work with them again!

I have worked with Hummingbird House since they opened their doors. This is a great venue that is Austin! Beautiful garden oasis. Romantic and fun! It is a must see to appreciate.

We love the guys at The Hummingbird House. They are so kind to us. The property is just beautiful & the house is so awesome! It is always a pleasure to work with Danny!