January 2026 Featured Bride

We were excited to begin this new chapter as husband and wife. When people ask if marriage feels different, I always say yes — there’s something special and holy about the covenant of marriage and God’s anointing over it. We’re also excited and praying to start a family soon.

The Hills Wedding Guide Magazine

Our 2025 The Hills Wedding Guide Magazine is here. Take a look at this snapshot of our latest spectacular bridal inspiration! Meet The Hills Wedding

Our Recap of Bridal Jubilee 2025

Bridal Jubilee 2024, our fourth annual bridal fair, was an enormous success! Planning began six months earlier with a deliberate day by day, week by

A Lemon and Blueberries Inspiration

by Swanee Browning, owner New Braunfels Wedding Guide The following inspiration was a result of a conversation with my friend Mario. Enjoy! “Mario, The Flower

Wedding Ring Shopping Guide

Laurie Adalle Photography Budget, Budget, Budget Setting a realistic budget is an important first step to wedding ring shopping. Wedding ring budgets are a personal

FIVE COMMON WEDDING QUESTIONS

Gruene Estate is a leader in the Texas Hill Country wedding industry for the last decade. While we get many different brides from many different places, we have found that through the years, they ask many of the same wedding related questions. We strive to help our brides and couples educate themselves on wedding related topics. Here are five common wedding questions and answers that brides ask us.

HAIRDO FOR THE “I DO”

Photo by D. Gabriel Studios The perfect wedding dress for your rustic chic wedding has been purchased. You are only a few weeks away from your

Will You Marry Me?

We received a very special invitation from a New Braunfels Wedding Guide Featured Vendor, a surprise engagement to take place on the property of the

FALL ~ In Love ~ At Gruene Estate

On an unusually cold fall day in the Texas hill country, vendors began staging the beautiful Gruene Estate for our Fall ~ In Love ~ At Gruene Estate styled

GIFT GIVING GUIDE FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR WEDDING PARTY

Everything has fallen into place for your perfect rustic and elegant wedding celebration. Your loved ones and “A” team bridal party have been there for you every step of the way! How can you possibly thank and show your appreciation for them?