Red Berry Estate—San Antonio Wedding Venue

Introduction of The Red Berry Estate

The 12,000 square foot climate-controlled ballroom has yet another 3,200 square feet of covered outdoor space. Back in 2020 after spending 13 hours shooting a styled shoot at the Red Berry Estate, I dubbed the staircase inside the mansion, The Sexiest Staircase in All of San Antonio. I mean, if you see it, you’ll know why. The landing is the original marble floor, and the stairs are carpeted in leopard print flanked by wrought iron and gold railings. There is no detail that the RK Group did not overlook during the renovation of the late Senator’s estate. It’s actually some kind of time warp. When you walk through the front door, you can either choose to step back in time or enter in modern-day—your choice.

Brief History of The Red Berry Estate

Built in 1951 by an eccentric Texas politician, the estate changed hands several times over the years. However, between 2012, when the City of San Antonio purchased the sprawling estate for $2.25 million, until 2019, the mansion sat mostly empty. In 2018, The RK Group re-imagined and began renovating and restoring the once-luxurious estate into a lakeside special events venue unlike anything else in San Antonio.

Venue Options

The Red Berry rental fee ranges from $3,750 – $9,000 and the starting/base fee includes the venue rental for either The Mansion, the Lakeside Ballroom, or the Estate, as a whole. Table and chairs are also included.

Each of the buildings on the property are climate-controlled.

Once you fall in love with the space (so easy!), the catering professionals will discuss your food and beverage options for your event. Rosemary’s Catering is the exclusive caterer and is able to provide a wide array of menu options for your guests to enjoy. Once food and beverage have been discussed, a proposal will be generated listing all the pricing so there are no surprises. When everything is agreed upon, a contract and a 25% deposit will secure the date for the event.

Access time will vary depending on daytime/evening and weekday/weekend rentals. Whether or not your event has exclusive access to the property, will depend on your exact rental agreement.

Ceremony, Cocktail & Reception Details

The venue was designed to offer much flexibility and many options. There are multiple areas for ceremonies both indoors and outdoors.

With so much space, the options are also many. The whole estate can host over 2,000 guests for cocktails and receptions.

Other Amenities

The most unique feature is the 12-acre lake
Duffy boats
Artificial turf (grass is never brown)
Many water features

The Red Berry Estate is a one-of-a-kind venue for once-in-a-lifetime events.

Requirements

Security—Yes, most events require 1-2 guards
TABC Bartenders—Yes, Rosemary’s Catering is the exclusive bar service
Must Use Preferred Vendors—Some, Rosemary’s Catering is exclusive for catering and bar service
Outside Vendors Allowed—Yes, however, all vendors must be pre-approved by the venue
Same-Sex Marriages Allowed—Yes