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Event Planning · Dripping Springs, Texas

Corporate Events, Rehearsal Dinners
& Private Parties
in the Hill Country

Weddings By Wendi plans more than weddings. If your event needs a Texas Hill Country setting, a trusted vendor team, and someone who actually runs the day — this is the right call.

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📍 Based in Dripping Springs, TX
📅 Booking 2025 & 2026
👥 20 to 500 guests
🤝 Responds within 1 business day

What We Plan

Full-Service Event Planning in Dripping Springs

Each event type has its own logistics, timing, and vendor requirements. We handle all of it — from venue sourcing to the last guest out the door.

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Corporate Events

Team offsites, client appreciation dinners, product launches, and all-hands meetings. We source venues with reliable A/V, coordinate catering, and manage the day so your team stays focused on the agenda — not the logistics.

Typical size: 30–300 guests
Lead time: 6–16 weeks
Common add-ons: A/V production, shuttle coordination, branded décor
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Rehearsal Dinners

The night before your wedding deserves its own attention. We find the right Hill Country venue — one that complements the wedding without competing with it — and handle every detail so the families can actually relax.

Typical size: 20–120 guests
Lead time: 3–6 months
Common add-ons: Family-style catering, toasts coordination, florals
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Private Parties

Milestone birthdays. Anniversary celebrations. Retirement send-offs. Holiday gatherings. We match you to the right space — ranch, estate, winery, or restaurant buyout — and build the experience around it.

Typical size: 30–250 guests
Lead time: 8–20 weeks
Common add-ons: DJ/live band, photo booth, custom florals
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Company Retreats

Leadership offsites and multi-day team retreats 25 miles from Austin. No flights, no hotel conference rooms. We handle the venue, meals, lodging coordination, and activity sourcing from start to finish.

Typical size: 15–100 guests
Lead time: 8–24 weeks
Common add-ons: On-site lodging, facilitator sourcing, team activities

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We respond to every inquiry within one business day. A real conversation about what you're planning and whether we're the right fit — no form letters, no sales pitch.

  • Dripping Springs and greater Austin Hill Country
  • Corporate events, rehearsal dinners, private parties, retreats
  • Full-service planning or day-of coordination
  • Established vendor network: venues, catering, A/V, florals, transport
  • 20 to 500 guests — no event too small or too large
  • Booking 2025 and 2026 dates now

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Why Here

Why Dripping Springs Works for Non-Wedding Events

Not just a backdrop — concrete reasons the Hill Country makes logistical and experiential sense for corporate and private events.

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Miles from Downtown Austin

Close enough for Austin-based teams to drive without flights or hotel stays. Far enough to feel like a genuine getaway from the office.

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Parking Fees at Most Venues

Unlike downtown Austin venues, Hill Country properties include free on-site parking — a real logistical advantage for groups of 50 or more.

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Wineries & Distilleries Nearby

Dripping Springs has a dense concentration of craft producers that offer private event buyouts with in-house beverage service built in.

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More Space Per Dollar

The same budget that buys a cramped hotel ballroom in Austin gets you a Hill Country ranch with open-air spaces, patio, and room for 200.

Common Questions

FAQ: Event Planning in Dripping Springs

Straightforward answers — not wedding questions. These are what corporate clients, rehearsal dinner hosts, and private party planners actually ask.

Does Weddings By Wendi plan events other than weddings? +
Yes — non-wedding events are a core part of the business. Weddings By Wendi plans corporate events, company retreats, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and holiday parties in Dripping Springs and the Austin area. The same vendor relationships and venue knowledge built through weddings apply directly to private and corporate event planning.
How much does a corporate event planner in Dripping Springs cost? +
Corporate event planning fees in the Dripping Springs and Austin area typically range from $1,500 for day-of coordination to $5,000–$12,000 for full-service planning of a 50–200 person event. Final cost depends on guest count, event complexity, number of vendors coordinated, and whether venue sourcing is included. A free consultation will clarify what scope fits your event and budget.
What's the best venue type for a rehearsal dinner in Dripping Springs? +
For 20–60 guests, a restaurant private dining room or boutique estate typically works best — more intimate and easier on the budget. For 60–150 guests, a Hill Country ranch or winery with a private event space is the norm. The key consideration beyond size: proximity to the wedding venue. Out-of-town guests shouldn't have to navigate a 45-minute drive in an unfamiliar area the night before a wedding.
How far in advance should I hire an event planner for a corporate event? +
For weekend corporate events between March and November, engaging a planner 4–6 months in advance gives the best venue selection. Weekday events and January–February dates can often be planned in 6–12 weeks. Holiday parties — October through December — book fastest and should be started by July. Waiting until 4–6 weeks out typically means settling for whatever venue is still available.
Can Hill Country venues support A/V and presentations for corporate meetings? +
It varies significantly by property. Some Hill Country venues have built-in sound systems, projectors, and Wi-Fi infrastructure capable of supporting 100+ devices. Others are beautiful shell spaces designed for weddings that require full outside A/V production. Confirming technical specs — including upload/download bandwidth, not just claimed "Wi-Fi" — is a required step during venue selection. We verify this before recommending any property for a corporate event.
What's the difference between full-service planning and day-of coordination? +
Full-service planning includes venue sourcing, vendor identification and negotiation, contract review, timeline building, budget tracking, and complete day-of management. Day-of coordination starts 4–6 weeks before the event: reviewing existing contracts, finalizing the timeline, and managing all logistics on event day. For corporate events with complex A/V or branded production, full-service is usually the right choice. For rehearsal dinners or smaller private parties with a venue already secured, day-of coordination covers everything needed.
What areas do you serve for non-wedding events? +
Primary service area includes Dripping Springs, Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Wimberley, Spicewood, and the broader Texas Hill Country — generally within a 40-mile radius of Dripping Springs. Most corporate clients are Austin-based companies looking for an accessible off-site location. Most rehearsal dinner clients are already planning a Dripping Springs or Hill Country wedding and need a nearby venue for the night before.

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