River View Ranch — Private Viewings
Granbury, Texas · Private Weddings A working ranch. On the Water. 28 acres outside Granbury. Lake Granbury runs along the edge of the property. Longhorns in the pasture. Getting-ready suites, on-site cabins for the family, and four ceremony locations to choose from. One wedding at a time. Schedule Your Private Viewing
Not another White Barn.

You have probably toured a few venues by now. You know the one — the white barn, the string lights that look the same as every other venue's string lights, the coordinator who hands you a brochure and moves on to the next couple.

River View Ranch is different in a way that is hard to put into words until you are standing there. The water. The animals. The owners walking you through themselves. It is the kind of place that stops feeling like a venue and starts feeling like your wedding.

200 Guest Capacity
4 Ceremony Locations
6,600 Sq Ft Indoor Hall
5 On-Site Cabins
1 Wedding Per Day
Your wedding. Your call. Choose Your Setting.
01 · Ceremony Where vows Meet the River. The pergola sits at the water's edge with the river framed directly behind the altar. Draped fabric, open sky, and the sound of the water just beyond the ceremony. It is the most requested spot on the property — and once you see it, it is easy to understand why.
Riverside setting
Seats up to 200
Wooden arch included
Black arbor arch available
Most popular ceremony spot
String lights overhead
02 · Reception Where the night Comes Together. Six thousand six hundred square feet of climate-controlled space dressed with antler chandeliers, a crystal centerpiece, and walls of warm cedar. The kind of room that looks completely different once your florals, your lighting, and your people fill it. On rainy days, it converts to a full indoor ceremony space without losing a single thing.
6,600+ sq ft
Climate controlled
Antler + crystal chandeliers
Full indoor ceremony option
Overhead sound system
Large screen TV
03 · Outdoor Ceremony The water, Right Behind You. The stone fire pit area doubles as a second outdoor ceremony location, with the river dock and open water visible in the background. Three additional outdoor sites give you real options depending on your style, your guest count, and the direction of the light on your wedding day.
4 outdoor ceremony sites
River dock access
Stone fire pit seating
Open lakeside lawn
04 · Getting Ready Two private suites. The Morning
Is Yours. The Cozy Darling Suite is where the bride and her girls start the day — vanity mirrors with warm bulb lighting, a velvet lounge chair, and space for your whole team. The Longhorn Suite sits on the other side, outfitted for the groom with a cowhide rug and a windmill ceiling fan that makes the room feel like it belongs on the ranch. Separate. Private. Ready when you are.
05 · On-Site Cabins Keep everyone On the Ranch. Five cedar cabins sit on the property. Family flies in, drops their bags, and does not have to go anywhere. The cabins are available to book separately — through Airbnb or directly with the ranch — so the people who matter most can stay the weekend without anyone having to rush out.
5 cabins on-site
Full kitchens in each cabin
Covered front porches
Book via Airbnb or direct
Sunday check-out 11:00 AM
Outdoor kitchen on property
Private Viewings Come see it For Yourself. No open houses. No other couples walking through while you are trying to picture your wedding day. Your viewing is set aside just for you — an hour with Arcelia and Kreg, a walk through every space, honest answers to every question you have. Most couples who come out know within the first ten minutes. We would rather you take your time and be certain than rush a decision this significant. If you want to hold your date after the visit, we will do that for you at no charge. Schedule Your Viewing
What to Expect Your private tour of River View Ranch
Walk every space on the property — ceremony sites, reception hall, suites, and cabins
Full pricing review — every package, every add-on, no surprises
Meet Arcelia and Kreg, the owners — they are there for every wedding
Ask anything — vendor policy, catering, timeline, what other couples have done
Complimentary date hold after your visit while you make your decision
Pick Your Date Flexible availability — including Sundays
Every rental package includes What You Need to Start. The rest — catering, bar, DJ, florals — is yours to build the way you want.
Seating Wood folding chairs for up to 200 guests, for both ceremony and reception
Tables 26 round tables and 8 rectangular tables included in every package
Arches Standard wooden arch and a black curved arbor arch — both included
Décor Closet Assorted décor available for couples to use on the day
Outdoor Kitchen Available for rehearsal dinners, cookouts, and day-before gatherings
Sound + Screen Overhead Bluetooth sound system and large-screen TV throughout the hall
Venue Staff Arcelia, Kreg, or a designated attendant on-site for the full event
Open Vendor Policy Bring your own vendors — all must carry a certificate of insurance
Straightforward pricing. Two Packages. Every package includes a day-of coordinator.
Silver Package One day only. Your wedding day, start to finish.
Monday – Thursday $4,500 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday / Sunday $5,500 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday $6,500 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
16 hours of venue access on your wedding day. Day of coordinator included.
Gold Package Your wedding day plus a half day for rehearsal.
Monday – Thursday $6,000 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM + ½ Day Rehearsal
Saturday / Sunday $8,500 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM + ½ Day Rehearsal
Friday / Saturday $8,500 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM + ½ Day Rehearsal
16 hours of venue access on your wedding day, plus a half day for rehearsal. Day of coordinator included.

All packages include a day of coordinator · All Friday and Saturday events in 2028 must include River View Ranch services: venue, catering, DJ, bartending, and security · $1,000 non-refundable deposit to hold your date · Balance due 2 weeks before the wedding · $750 refundable damage deposit · Outside vendors welcome with COI · No glitter, silly string, sparklers, or open flame

Also available. Non-Wedding Events. Hourly rental for showers, reunions, corporate gatherings, and private parties. Weddings are not booked hourly.
Hourly · Monday – Thursday $400 Per hour, five hour minimum. Based on availability. Non-wedding events only.
Hourly · Friday / Sunday $500 Per hour, five hour minimum. Based on availability. Non-wedding events only.
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Your Hosts Meet Arcelia & Kreg. Kreg bought the property years ago and built it into something worth celebrating on. Arcelia came into it later and made it into something couples actually want to get married at. They are both there on your wedding day. Not a hired-out coordinator. The owners. They are straightforward people who take pride in how the day goes. If something needs to be moved, they move it. If you have a question at 9 PM the night before, you can reach them. That level of access does not come standard at most venues.

"We just want them to have a beautiful wedding here. It is big, but not too big. Family-oriented. We are very laid back in our rules. We just want everything to flow."

— Arcelia Welch, Co-Owner, River View Ranch
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From couples who said yes. What They Remember.

"My husband and I got married at RVR in October and loved every minute of it. The venue is gorgeous — very open and wonderfully put together. It was the first and last venue we looked at. We knew no other place would compare."

— Jordan Taylor

"Booking River View Ranch was one of the best decisions we made to help my dream wedding become a reality. The owners were so helpful, welcoming, and sweet throughout the whole process. We will forever thank them for hosting the best day of our lives."

— Erica Schmalenberger

"Absolutely gorgeous. As soon as I walked into the venue I could picture everything happening there. The whole property is stunning. We looked at other places before giving the deposit for this one and I just was not happy with them."

— Hannah Olson

"It felt like home and was heartwarming. The view is amazing and the building is beautiful. They had tons of decor to use that really enhanced the place. We appreciate all of the service we received and highly recommend this place."

— Emily McBee
Private Viewings · By Appointment Come see if this is The One. Pick a time that works for you. We are flexible — weekdays, weekends, and Sundays included. The viewing takes about an hour and there is no pressure to decide on the spot.