{"id":2508,"date":"2024-07-22T03:19:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T03:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rosehavenvenue.com\/?p=2508"},"modified":"2024-07-22T03:19:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T03:19:08","slug":"twenty-five-affordable-honeymoon-destinations-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/?p=2508","title":{"rendered":"Twenty-Five Affordable Honeymoon Destinations in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning a wedding and trying to stick to a budget? The honeymoon is an important part of your wedding planning, too! In this blog post we will explore twenty-five affordable honeymoon destinations in Texas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rosehavenvenue.com\/services\" title=\"\">Rose Haven Event Venue<\/a> is an affordable wedding venue serving the Austin, Dripping Springs, and Texas Hill Country areas. We are experts when it comes to helping our clients have beautiful weddings, microweddings and elopements without breaking the bank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenvenue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/20240424_194427-899x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Happy couple celebrating their Austin Dripping Springs microwedding at Rose Haven, Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, austin elopement, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2174\" style=\"width:354px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While planning the wedding, don&#8217;t forget to plan your honeymoon as well! Sure, everyone wants to jet off  overseas for weeks, but that big trip may not be in the budget or the plans right now. My husband and I didn&#8217;t get to take our &#8216;true&#8217; honeymoon until our 19th anniversary, when we spent 9 days in Cabo San Lucas! It&#8217;s never too late! We did a little &#8216;mini-moon&#8217; in South Carolina where we were living at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you don&#8217;t have to fork out a fortune for a beautiful, romantic newlywed vacation, when Texas has SO much to offer for romantic getaways! If you&#8217;re getting married here at Rose Haven, or one of our other amazing Dripping Springs venues in the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationdrippingsprings.com\/p\/wedding-capital-of-texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Wedding Capital of Texas<\/mark><\/a>, you&#8217;re already smack dab in the middle of one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations of all&#8211;the Texas Hill Country! But maybe you want to explore further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So now let&#8217;s look at the amazing array of affordable post-wedding trip experiences Texas has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" data-id=\"2523\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bigbend.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, big bend, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bigbend.jpg 625w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/bigbend-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Big Bend on the Colorado River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2524\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, caddo lake, cypress trees, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/caddo-lake.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The incredible cypress trees on Caddo Lake in their fall glory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scenic and Outdoor Destinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Hill Country<\/strong>: Explore wineries, breweries, and charming small towns like Dripping Springs (the &#8216;Gateway to the Hill Country&#8217;), Blanco, Wimberley, Johnson City, and Marble Falls. Enjoy Bluebonnet-filled scenic drives in spring and stunning views over every hill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Big Bend National Park<\/strong>: Often referred to as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/bibe\/learn\/historyculture\/tgttn.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Texas&#8217; Gift to the Nation<\/mark><\/a>, Big Bend is famous for its natural resources and recreational opportunities. The park is also rich in cultural history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guadalupe Mountains National Park<\/strong>: Perfect for hiking and enjoying beautiful mountain views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palo Duro Canyon<\/strong>: The second-largest canyon in the U.S., great for camping, hiking, and horseback riding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garner State Park<\/strong>: Enjoy swimming in the Frio River, nightly <a href=\"https:\/\/garnerstatepark.com\/the-dance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">summer dances<\/mark><\/a> and more in a picturesque park setting. Texas most popular park for camping overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lake Travis<\/strong>: Just outside of Austin, this beautiful lake is great for boating, swimming, and relaxing in the Texas Hill Country. Amazing views abound, especially from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oasis-austin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">The Oasis<\/mark><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caddo Lake<\/strong>: One of the true natural beauties of the South. The one and only natural lake in Texas, the cypress trees that give the lake it&#8217;s signature bayou look have been estimated to be over 300 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lost Maples State Natural Area<\/strong>: Visit in the fall for one of the few places in Texas with stunning colorful foliage and great hiking trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enchanted Rock State Natural Area<\/strong>: Perfect for those into rock climbing, and panoramic views. A challenging hike &amp; climb for sure!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"2527\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, uss lexington, corpus, corpus christi, texas beach, texas state aquarium, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/corpus.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial of the U.S.S. Lexington in Corpus Christi, TX<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2526\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenvenue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/galveston-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, galveston, historic, historical homes, historic district,texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2526\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Galveston Historic district is just incredible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-id=\"2525\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/south-padre.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, south padre island, texas riviera, south padre honeymoon, vacation, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/south-padre.jpg 799w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/south-padre-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/south-padre-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">South Padre is spectacular<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach Destinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>South Padre Island<\/strong>: The &#8216;Texas Riviera&#8217;! Enjoy beautiful beaches, water sports, beachfront dining, and a lively atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Galveston Island<\/strong>: Offers historic charm with amazing homes showcasing incredible architecture, beaches, and attractions like Moody Gardens and Pleasure Pier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port Aransas<\/strong>: Relaxing beach town with excellent fishing, dolphin watching, and charming shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corpus Christi<\/strong>: Combines beach fun with cultural attractions like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texasstateaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Texas State Aquarium<\/mark><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/usslexington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">USS Lexington Museum<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">.<\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"2519\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/austin-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, austin skyline, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/austin-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/austin-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/austin-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/austin-1.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Austin has the Hill Country Sunsets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"894\" height=\"596\" data-id=\"2517\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dallas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas cowboys, texas rangers, Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, dallas skyline, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dallas-1.jpg 894w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dallas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/dallas-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dallas Skyline is just stunning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"377\" data-id=\"2518\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/houston-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, houston skyline, houston astros, housto texans, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/houston-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/houston-1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Houston, Texas, Aerial Panorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"2520\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, san antonio, riverwalk, alamo, spurs, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/riverwalk-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Vibrant, Colorful, Beautiful Riverwalk in San Antonio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Big City Lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"14\">\n<li><strong>San Antonio<\/strong>: The Famous River Walk is a must. Remember the Alamo! Historic missions, delicious food and vibrant culture. Check out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/spurs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Spurs<\/mark><\/a> game at the Alamodome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Austin<\/strong>: Vibrant music scene with live music everywhere, so many outdoor activities, parks, and great food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Houston<\/strong>: Catch an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/astros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Astros<\/mark><\/a> game at the &#8216;Juice Box&#8217;, or maybe the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstontexans.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Texans<\/mark><\/a> in the fall. Diverse food scene, museums, and nearby beaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dallas<\/strong>: Known for world-class museums, shopping, and cultural attractions. And of course the ultimate sports franchise, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallascowboys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Dallas Cowboys<\/mark><\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">.<\/mark> &#8220;Jerry-World&#8221; in itself is a bucket list visit. If you love baseball, catch the defending World Series Champions, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/rangers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\">Texas Rangers<\/mark><\/a> at Globe Life. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fort Worth<\/strong>: Known for its Stockyards, cultural district, and western heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"736\" data-id=\"2510\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue-hole.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, blue hole wimberley, jacobs well wimberley, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement, wimberley texas, wimberley wedding\" class=\"wp-image-2510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue-hole.jpg 736w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue-hole-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/blue-hole-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Hole in Wimberley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"592\" data-id=\"2511\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cvsherman-bluebonnets-marble-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, marble falls, bluebonnets, lake lbj, horseshoe bay wedding, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cvsherman-bluebonnets-marble-falls.jpg 888w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cvsherman-bluebonnets-marble-falls-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/cvsherman-bluebonnets-marble-falls-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cvsherman.com\" title=\"\">Christopher V Sherman<\/a> of the Bluebonnet House in Marble Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"2512\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, fredericksburg, fredericksburg wineries, fredericksburg wine festival, fredericksburg wedding, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Fredericksburg-Main-Street-Christmas-scaled-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fredericksburg is magical at Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charming Towns and Cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"14\">\n<li><strong>Fredericksburg<\/strong>: Nationally famous for its wineries, German heritage, restaurants, and scenic Hill Country setting. The Wine Festival in the fall is fantastic. A true Texas gem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wimberley<\/strong>: Quaint town with a thriving historical district with art galleries, boutiques, and delicious restaurants. The Blue Hole Regional Park and Jacobs Well are lengendary swimming holes nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Braunfels<\/strong>: Famous for tubing on the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers, and historic Gruene, especially Gruene Dance Hall. Enchanting German heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granbury<\/strong>: Historic downtown, lake activities, and romantic B&amp;Bs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salado<\/strong>: Historic village with art galleries, shopping, and charming inns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"2521\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/marfa-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, marfa, marfa giant, marfa art, marfa photography, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/marfa-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/marfa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/marfa-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/marfa.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> This amazing art installation in Marfa, Texas, called Giant Marfa, pays tribute to the Giant movie, starring James Dean and Liz Taylor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2522\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/terlingua-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, terlingua, texas ghost town, terlingua ghost town, terlingua honeymoon, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/terlingua-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/terlingua-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/terlingua-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/terlingua.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terlingua really has a ghost town!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique and Offbeat Destinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"25\">\n<li><strong>Terlingua<\/strong>: Ghost town near Big Bend, known for its quirky charm and desert beauty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marfa<\/strong>: Famous for its absolutely amazing quirky art scene, mysterious lights, and unique desert landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DS-gateway.png\" alt=\"Dripping Springs Wedding Venue, wedding venue near Austin, Texas Hill Country Wedding Venue, Locally Owned Wedding Venue, Wedding Venue, Rustic, Elegant, wedding reception, dripping springs, wedding capital of texas, gateway to the hill country, texas honeymoon, cheap, budget, austin wedding venue, Texas hill country, texas honeymoon, austin wedding venue, cheap wedding venue, microwedding, elopement\" class=\"wp-image-2528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DS-gateway.png 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DS-gateway-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DS-gateway-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples have many reasons to choose a frugal honeymoon destination close to home. Maybe it&#8217;s just not in the budget for a big trip, but you still want to steal away to enjoy your first few days of marriage together. Maybe you have other financial goals like buying a house, having a baby, investing in other assets, starting a business, paying off existing debt, or just not adding additional financial pressures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of an affordable honeymoon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An easily-accessible honeymoon destination has a lot of advantages. You can avoid the stress and high cost of air travel, and enjoy scenic drives to your destination. Shorter travel allows for more time to explore the actual destination, and offers opportunity for some spontaneity and flexibility along the way. Local, budget-friendly destinations often provide rich cultural and natural experiences that can be more immersive and authentic compared to luxury resorts and high-end tourist traps in popular vacation areas. And you can support quaint, unique, local businesses while you&#8217;re there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing an affordable honeymoon destination in Texas doesn&#8217;t mean you have to miss out on quality or fun. With some smart planning, you and your love can enjoy a fantastic, memorable trip without going overboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rosehavenvenue.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-purple-color\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> for a venue that helps keep your honeymoon budget intact! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alamo-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" style=\"width:481px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alamo-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alamo-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alamo-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alamo.webp 1055w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a list of locally-owned wedding venues around the country! We are dedicated to supporting small privately-owned wedding venues, so in every blog we write we will celebrate at least 5 locally-owned wedding venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ladyjeanranch.com\/\">Lady Jean Ranch \u2013 Equestrian Boarding &amp; Wedding Venue<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainstreetevansville.com\/\">Weddings, Parties, &amp; Events- Main Street Wedding and Event Venue- Evansville, Indiana (mainstreetevansville.com)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com\/\">Waterfront Event Venue | Island View Cafe | Essex MD (islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/617palafoxwharf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/617palafoxwharf.com\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/degashouse.com\/\">Degas House in New Orleans, LA \u2013 Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a wedding and trying to stick to a budget? The honeymoon is an important part of your wedding planning, too! In this blog post we will explore 25 affordable honeymoon destinations in Texas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,21],"tags":[3,16,5,6,7,8,20,10,12,14,15],"class_list":["post-2508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-event-themes","category-honeymoon","tag-austin","tag-bar","tag-dripping-springs","tag-event","tag-fundraiser","tag-haven","tag-hill-country","tag-party","tag-rose","tag-venue","tag-wedding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2508\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2533"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rosehavenblogs.22z.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}