“We really struggled to find a venue in the Austin area that we liked. Venues tended to be ultra-rustic farmhouses, or ultra-contemporary spaces with no charm, neither of which are our vibe. Anything we did like was priced absurdly high and booked through 2025. Then we found The Carrington and are SO happy we did. We were looking for a place that could provide a cozy-yet-elevated, intimate dinner party atmosphere for our wedding, and The Carrington was exactly that. It had so much charm and character, and the 3 distinct spaces (indoor, ceremony side yard, and backyard) were perfect for creating a natural flow from cocktail hour, to ceremony, to dinner, to dancing. The convenience of the bridal suite upstairs and the guest house next door were a massive plus, too. Our guests gave rave reviews of the venue. We had a really positive experience working with the staff-- particularly with Emily, who was so helpful, kind, and easy-going. The laid-back and flexible attitude of The Carrington team helped make wedding planning so much less stressful. A lot of venues we toured had rigid rules and functioned like wedding factories, not leaving much space for the unique touches we wanted. The Carrington staff were totally open to our ideas and requests, and we were able to handcraft our perfect event. Lastly, the price was unbeatable. I still can't believe how much bang for our buck we got at The Carrington. The wedding industry can feel extremely financially predatory, so I am so grateful to them for providing an affordable option that didn't sacrifice quality. The price of the venue was single-handedly what kept us from going over budget. I would 100% recommend The Carrington, but will note a few things to consider: - We had a spring wedding so the grass and landscaping were fully green and in bloom. During summer and winter you may need more florals/decor to liven up the outdoor space. - There is a train right by the venue with an unpredictable schedule, so there's a chance it will go by during your ceremony. We lucked out and didn't have that happen, but it was on our minds!”

“My husband and I got married at Svetlik Farm on September 5th, 2020. We had to cancel our wedding on two separate occasions, due to COVID-19, and Svetlik Farm was so helpful, understanding and responsive when we had to tentatively schedule backup dates. We heard horror stories from couples who had to postpone or cancel their wedding, with other venues who refused to postpone it or give them their money back. We’re so thankful we chose Svetlik Farm - they are the sweetest, most caring ladies to work with, and made our day and the wedding planning process as stress-free as possible. This family-owned business, truly cares about you and your special day. Not only are they amazing, but their venue is absolutely gorgeous. There are sweet touches in every square inch. From the chandeliers to the barn doors, and shiplap covered walls, it was truly the barn wedding of our dreams. We comfortably fit all our guests, and our vendors were seamlessly able to enter from the back caterer entrance. There’s a full caterers kitchen, which makes it so easy for set up and clean up, as well as for your guests to walk through to serve themselves, if you choose a buffet style meal. There is spacious room for additional seating on the side of the building, on artificial turf, as well as in the back of the building underneath a beautiful pavilion. The views in the back are unreal! Overlooking gorgeous farmland, and with unbelievable sunsets; our wedding pictures came out beautifully. Not to mention, they have a silo bar! There were so many unique touches, that our guests from out of town, could not stop talking about. They even have a full weekend package, where you can rent the venue from Friday - Sunday, allowing you to have ample time to set up (and time on Sunday to clean up) so you don’t have to rush out the night of your wedding. In addition to the gorgeous venue, the owners also run a flower shop in town called The Flower Box. They did all of our arrangements, bouquets, boutonnières and corsages and everything was SO beautiful! We would highly recommend checking out Svetlik Farm for your wedding. If you are looking for flexibility, easy-to-work with people, a rustic barn venue that needs minimal decor (because it’s naturally so gorgeous) you’ve come to the right place.”