★★★★
Waco, Texas
A Grand Texas Estate Between Two Worlds
Halfway between Waco and Houston, Waverly Manor sits on 53 acres of countryside that feels a world apart from both. A lakeside ceremony, a manor house for your family, a 350-guest pavilion, and complete freedom to celebrate your way.
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For Waco Couples
The Perfect Meeting Point for Everyone You Love
When you are planning a wedding from Waco, you face a question that couples in bigger cities never think about: where do you host it? Waco has charm, but the venue options are limited. Houston and Dallas have endless choices, but asking one side of the family to drive three or four hours while the other side stays local never feels fair.
Waverly Manor solves that problem beautifully. Located in New Waverly, about two hours south of Waco on I-45, our 53-acre estate sits right in the corridor between Central Texas and the Houston metro. For your Waco family and friends, it is a comfortable drive south through the heart of Texas. For guests coming from Houston, The Woodlands, or anywhere on the I-45 corridor, it is under an hour north. Everyone meets in the middle, and nobody feels like they drew the short straw.
But location is only part of the story. What makes Waverly Manor special is what you find when you arrive: a grand 6,000 square foot manor house that sleeps 19, a 7,500 square foot pavilion with chandeliers and room for 350 guests, and 53 acres of rolling Texas ranch land with a saltwater lake, century-old oak trees, and a gazebo that makes you forget you are anywhere near a highway. For Waco couples who love the idea of a destination wedding but want to keep it in Texas, this is it.
2
Hours from Waco
Straight down I-35 to I-45
A scenic drive through the heart of Texas. Your Houston guests are under an hour away.
A scenic drive through the heart of Texas. Your Houston guests are under an hour away.
Where Waco and Houston Families Meet
The drive from Waco to Waverly Manor is about two hours, heading south on I-35 and picking up I-45 south of Dallas. It is an easy, mostly highway drive through open Texas countryside, and it drops you into Walker County where the piney woods start to take over and the landscape shifts into something really beautiful.
The strategic advantage for Waco couples is that your Houston-area guests are already close. Anyone coming from The Woodlands, Spring, Conroe, or north Houston is under an hour away. That means the travel burden is shared evenly instead of stacked on one side of the guest list. Huntsville is just minutes from the venue with solid hotel options, and the Lake Conroe area to the south offers even more. It is the rare venue that makes geographic sense for families spread across Central and Southeast Texas.
The Waverly Difference
What You Get Outside the City
Total Vendor Freedom
Choose any caterer, florist, DJ, or photographer you love. No preferred vendor lists, no kickback fees. Your wedding, your team. We also welcome food trucks for a more casual rehearsal dinner on the grounds.
BYOB, No Exceptions
Bring your own wine, beer, spirits, and mixers with zero corkage fees. Pair it with our optional bartending service and you have a full bar at a fraction of what Houston venues charge for beverage packages.
53 Acres of Backdrop
Exchange vows beneath our lakeside gazebo, surrounded by century-old oaks. Host cocktail hour on the manicured lawn. Let your photographer roam across fields, porches, and stone paths that offer endless variety in every frame.
Stay the Night
The manor sleeps 19 guests across five bedrooms and a bunk room. Wake up the morning after your wedding with your closest family around the kitchen table instead of rushing out of a hotel lobby.
No Noise Curfew
Keep the dance floor going. There are no noise restrictions, no 10 PM cutoffs, and no neighbors to worry about. When your guests are having the time of their lives, the last thing you want is someone pulling the plug.
Flexible Payment Plans
We believe budget stress should never overshadow your planning joy. Our flexible payment plans make it possible to secure your dream venue without a single lump-sum deposit weighing on your mind.
Compare Your Options
Waverly Manor vs. Typical Waco-Area Venues
Waverly Manor
Bring your own caterer, bar, and all vendors
BYOB with zero corkage fees
No noise restrictions or curfew
On-site overnight stay for 19 guests
53 private acres, multiple ceremony sites
Up to 350 guests indoor, 300+ outdoor
No time limits for overnight guests
Flexible payment plans available
Typical City Venue
Required vendor lists with markup fees
Beverage packages or corkage charges
Strict 10 PM or midnight cutoff
No overnight accommodations
Shared or limited event space
Capacity restrictions and room fees
Strict setup and breakdown windows
Large deposits required upfront
My wedding was everything we hoped for and more. You would be doing an injustice to your wedding by not having it here. It was what weddings should be.
For Your Guests
Making It Easy for Everyone
Hotels for Both Sides
Huntsville is just minutes from Waverly Manor with a good range of hotel options. Lake Conroe to the south adds resort-style and lakefront properties. For Waco guests driving down, Huntsville is the natural stop. For Houston guests driving up, Lake Conroe hotels are right on their route.
A Weekend Worth the Drive
Sam Houston National Forest surrounds the area with hiking trails, and Lake Conroe offers boating and waterfront dining. For guests who want to turn your wedding into a weekend trip, there is no shortage of things to explore within a short drive of the venue.
Rehearsal Dinner on Site
When your guests are driving in from two directions, hosting the rehearsal dinner on the property keeps everything simple. Set up on the lawn with a food truck, let the two families mingle over yard games and cold drinks, and save everyone the hassle of coordinating a separate restaurant in an unfamiliar town.
Morning-After Brunch
The manor house sleeps 19, and the morning after your wedding is when that really pays off. Your closest family gathers in the fully stocked kitchen for a casual brunch, still buzzing from the night before. It is the kind of unhurried morning that hotel checkout times never allow.
At a Glance
Waverly Manor by the Numbers
53
Private Acres
350
Guest Capacity
19
Overnight Guests
2 hr
From Waco
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See It for Yourself
Photos only tell part of the story. Schedule a private tour and walk the grounds, step inside the manor, and picture your day unfolding across 53 acres of Texas countryside. Most couples know within minutes.
Or call us directly: (936) 697-3135
