Testimonials
Jacqueline
Wedding
We cannot recommend Chateau Bellevue enough. Location: We live out of state and hosted our destination wedding here. The location is ideal for out-of-town travelers. We reserved a block of rooms at a nearby downtown hotel and guests were able to walk to the venue for both the rehearsal and the wedding. Because we were downtown, guests also got to enjoy Austin throughout the weekend. Planning/Logistics: Amber and the team at Chateau Bellevue were wonderful to work with. We always felt like we got a straight answer and were very aware of everything that was going on. Pricing was transparent and reasonable. Amber answered all of our emails with random questions. The team was so accommodating and wonderful as we had to reschedule twice due to 2020. Wedding Vendors: About half of the vendors we chose were preferred vendors of Chateau Bellevue (though you can use anyone you want). All of those preferred vendors were wonderful to work with, which speaks to the high quality that Chateau Bellevue expects. (Be sure to hire Bride's Best Friend as your coordinator - Cassie was a grand slam) Food: Not having to book an outside caterer made planning much easier. We got many rave reviews about the food. In particular, the beef roulade was cooked to perfection. We chose family-style service, and were very impressed how each table was served with all of the platters at once. Our guests loved family-style as they got to try everything and get seconds of things they liked. We did not attend cocktail hour but did eat some appetizers in our suite and they were delicious. We highly recommend going to a catering tasting - we had our hearts set on one entrée but changed our minds after the tasting. Event Setup: Make sure you add a second bar! Amber convinced us to do it last minute and we are so glad we did. One bar was set up inside and was easily accessible by the guests in the dining room. The other bar was set up outside on the lower patio, and many of our guests let us know that they loved being able to be outside in the beautiful night weather and take a break from the dance floor (not us, though...). Alcohol: You get to bring your own, which is a huge cost savings! We provided a full bar with two signature drinks and spent $20 per person, and had alcohol left over. Our wedding was on a Sunday, so we were able to bring our alcohol and mixers to our rehearsal on Saturday and the venue team set all of our items aside for us. The venue: It's drop-dead gorgeous. There are historic rooms, balconies for sunset, a gorgeous magnolia tree to get married under. There are separate suites for the bride/bridesmaids and groom/groomsmen that we were able to retreat to throughout the reception (though we chose to get ready offsite). There is no grass, so no one has to be worried about getting their shoes dirty or sinking into the ground. There is a large parking lot and an elevator so it is very convenient for guests. To sum up all of these points, our wedding was perfection and it would not have been that way had we not hosted it at Chateau Bellevue. You will not go wrong booking here
KATIE
Wedding
I had my wedding on 6/1/2019 at Chateau Bellevue and it was the best day of my life!!!! From the first time I ever contacted them, everyone I spoke to was so professional, kind, and knowledgeable. It was love at first sight when we went to tour and made a decision to book that day and this was after touring 5 other venues (some even in Houston) but we felt so at peace with booking at Chateau Bellevue. I can't sing their praises enough because every staff member I encountered was amazing. They do all the catering which scared me at first but I went to the tasting and brought two girlfriends, we were absolutely blown away by everything we tasted. The food was sooo incredible it was hard to make a decision! I got to personally meet the chef that night and he made a hybrid menu for me to make sure I was able to include everything I wanted. When I went to have my alcohol and decor dropped off the day before the wedding, I met one of my bartenders (the in-house bartender) - I didn't have a signature drink and she offered to make one up for me (everyone couldn't stop talking about how good it was). Amber is the sales and events manager who I worked closely with and she puts her heart and soul into her job! She is one of the best people I've ever had the pleasure of working with and she made the whole process flawless. She went above and beyond trying to make sure everything was perfectly organized and truly made me feel so special. The venue speaks for itself in it's beauty, but the staff there is what truly made it all perfect. I could keep writing paragraphs about how wonderful Amber and everyone was. Thank you for the most perfect day - y'all made it all happen.
LISA
Wedding
Chateau Bellevue was the first venue we looked at but we knew even before we left that we didn’t have to search any further - this was it! If this historical building located in downtown Austin doesn’t immediately win you over with its romantic French architecture, intricate carved wood doors, and beautiful chandeliers - then meeting their amazing event manager: Amber Pipa sure will. She is an absolute dream to work with and was one of the most integral parts of our team to give us the most PERFECT wedding day (no exaggeration, if all of our guests are saying this it must be true ;) ! Amber’s organization, creativity, and flexibility are just some of her many skills that helped execute our vision while keeping us within our budget. Lastly and most importantly, Chateau Bellevue’s staff are LGBTQ allies and you can rest assured knowing this is an equally inclusive venue for all couples. My wife and I are so honored to be the first lesbian couple married at this beautiful historical building ran by the Austin Women’s Club, and we are so grateful that we won’t be the last!
MICHAEL
Wedding
A beautiful, historic venue with excellent in-house catering and a top-notch events director! We are so glad that we booked our wedding at Chateau Bellevue--many of our guests commented on how visually stunning and comfortable the spaces were, and we were impressed by how much of the setup and serving pieces were included as part of our booking package. There was also plenty of parking for guests in the private lot, and they were very courteous in setting up a schedule for deliveries ahead of the wedding day.
The events coordinator Amber was incredibly friendly, organized, and responsive, and we felt like our day was in great hands. If we had another major event to host we would choose this venue in a heartbeat!
MAHESH
Special Event
We just fell in love with the venue the moment we saw it. It's a gem! It was perfect for our event with a gathering of about 50 guests (though it can easily accommodate about 100). Amber is the best! She is highly professional. She catered to all of our requests and her communication leading up to the event was excellent. We couldn't have gotten a better venue or a better event coordinator.
Allie
Wedding
We got married at Chateau Bellevue earlier this month on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in the romantic courtyard under the magnolia tree. [...] Following the ceremony, the upper lawn is the perfect place for guests to mingle during cocktail hour. If you have already toured this place, you know it is absolutely dreamy and I am sure you can imagine yourself as a princess in your own fairytale. [...]
While it may give you hesitation at first to not be able to select your caterer, as it is required that you use Chateau Bellevue, do not worry! Both ourselves and the guests were gushing about the food!! At the suggestion of the venue coordinator, we served buffet style and everyone got to have a bit of everything! The head chef, Jeff, allowed us to customize our menu to exactly what we wanted, which was spiked with fall flavors.[...] Aside from the food, the overall planning process with Mandy, the venue’s Sales & Events Manager, was so easy! She is super friendly and helpful and never made me feel like I was pestering her with the millions of questions I asked.
[...] Chateau Bellevue is located really centrally and is nice for those getting their first taste of Texas (and Austin) to be able to explore and have hotels so close by. 2. I avidly researched upwards of 25 venues in and around Austin. Chateau Bellevue hits every mark - it is reasonably priced versus comparables such as Allen House and Barr Mansion as well as venues further out like Camp Lucy and the Winfield Inn. However, you don’t sacrifice having a stunning wedding here! And the price does include a lot of items other places nickel and dime you for, including tables, chairs, linens, glassware, plates, etc. It is important to note that you are required to have a coordinator (of your choice), but honestly, it was money super well spent as it allowed us, our wedding party, and family to really revel in the glory of the day and not worry about all the small things! I would wholeheartedly recommend Chateau Bellevue to any prospective brides with confidence, and am so happy with the choice we made for our special day!
Lora
Wedding
Chateau Bellevue was the perfect venue for our wedding. The building has a lot of character, beautiful courtyard, and great [f]ood. Everyone raved about how wonderful the food was. Mandy the wedding coordinator is a pleasure to work with. She's very helpful and super responsive. Overall, wonderful place!
Jenny
Wedding
Having my wedding at Chateau Bellevue was a DREAM. The location is perfect (in downtown, but you wouldn't know it just looking around. It looks so elegant, and you can't even see the more modern buildings around from the ceremony area!) Mandy was the one we were in contact with, and she was always prompt with her responses, and more than accommodating. [...]. The rest of the staff were very helpful and the price for this venue is fantastic. The food was spectacular. I still dream about their potatoes and crab cakes. We also had the beef tenderloin and it was cooked to perfection. My guests were all very impressed with the food and the venue, and the pictures turned out so well! I wanted to get married in a location with a little history and elegance and this venue was perfect. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
steph
Non-profit event
A beautiful space with friendly and helpful staff. The nonprofit I work with had an event here and the staff gave us an excellent value and went above and beyond to make us and our guests at home. If you want to work with an event space that not only over performs but also gives back to the community, Chateau Bellevue is for you!
erin
Special event
We have held our fundraising event at Chateau Bellevue for the past two years and are just so pleased with everything about it! The venue is unique and beautiful. The food is delicious. And the staff is professional, polite, and hardworking. We really enjoy working with Chateau Bellevue!
mel
Special event
I have attended several meetings at Château Bellevue as well as luncheons and always enjoy the food and ambiance. I think the chef`s food is delicious and very reasonable[ ]& I can't think of any place quite like this in Austin.The pretty little patio is a beautiful spot that my guests have enjoyed. I like the free parking in downtown Austin for events, & it is an easy connection from I 35 or MOPAC to the Château.
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