Ivy Hall Events

The food was all very good, the staff was a pleasure to work with and I really appreciated being able to ship things directly to the site rather than having to worry about transporting everything since I don't live in Texas. I highly recommend this location if you are looking for a lovely outdoor party that also has some indoor space and a very flexible layout.

From a planning perspective, we appreciated that Ivy Hall has the space to host all parts of the wedding - from the ceremony to the reception, dinner, and dancing. The gardens are immaculately manicured, but also provide distinct zones for different parts of the day. They have clearly put thought into creating this as an event space, because each area was well equipped with the technical components needed for audio, which was helpful for our live band and DJ. We also appreciated the elegant lighting that brought an atmospheric feel to the evening, from the uplighting along the garden walls, downlighting around the pathways, and string lighting overhead. It is a truly beautiful space, with excellent views of the Tower of Americas that give the venue a sense of place: distinctly San Antonio.

Another stand-out for us was the food and beverage service. The chef clearly knows her way around the kitchen and how to prepare for a crowd! They were flexible in helping us design the menu and were able to accommodate the different dietary needs of our guests. The chef and her team exuded creativity and thoughtfulness in the presentation and preparation of the menu items. From a logistical standpoint, they were also able to filter guests through the food and bar lines efficiently, ensuring that no one had to wait too long.

Some other highlights:
• Plentiful parking for guests as Ace Mart parking lot is available across the street
• Located in the thriving Southtown neighborhood, centrally located to downtown San Antonio
• Private space for the couple and family in the furnished storage container at the back of the lot

If you are considering Ivy Hall as a venue choice, I can’t recommend them highly enough! Aside from being great people to work with, the venue is beautiful, well-equipped for events, and offers excellent food and drink service. 10/10 would choose them again!

Second – the venue grounds. During the pandemic, my husband and I started gardening more and developed a true appreciation for Texas flowering plants – they are vibrant yet grow a bit untamed – quite like the state they are native to. To our absolute joy, Ivy Hall was sprawling with Turks Cap, Pride of Barbados, Gomphrena, and many more. We once visited the grounds prior to the wedding and witnessed the largest concentration of hummingbirds we had ever come across. The flowers paired with palm trees and bamboo creates a vibrant yet naturally ethereal atmosphere. The backdrop of the landscaping in our wedding photos seriously made for stunning photography. Added plus - full view of the Tower of Americas for your guests.

Third – Tim the Girl catering and staff. When I first looked through photos of Tim the Girl catering, the plethora of colors and textures in the food really stood out. It was right in line with our vision for the wedding. The menu that Ashley and Tim the Girl came up with was delicious in both presentation and flavors! The best part is that Ashley and Tim the Girl customize the menu to your liking. They were very flexible with changing things on the menu and using seasonal foods. Ashley was like a dictionary of food dishes – we would note an ingredient we like and she would start spewing out dishes faster than we could comprehend :D They are indeed foodies. Our guests loved the Manchego cheese and chorizo appetizers, as well as the roasted butternut squash with goat cheese. The bread station was gorgeous! I wish I could have taken it home – whole grain breads paired with different butters and salts and spices. The chicken was juicy and tender and the potatoes perfectly cooked. Our guests loved the food!
The staff were all so individually sweet. I didn’t have a chance to talk to all my guests that night but found myself chatting away with many of the staff members – they were kind, attentive, and reassuring.

We are still fawning over how wonderful our wedding was and are so thankful for the efforts of Ivy Hall and Tim the Girl. We can’t recommend them enough!

The space is super flexible, so you can pretty much tailor it to your needs. For example we had everything outside and used the entire back space, including the gravel area that is sometimes a parking lot. The catering is also incredibly flexible. Tim can pretty much do whatever you want, and we loved working with her on our dream menu! Many of our guests told us the food was the best wedding food they had ever had.

All our vendors (DJ, photographers, florist, cake, coordinator, etc.) said Scott was easy to work with and the venue was simple to set up and get in and out of, so that's great that it was perfect not only for us, but also for others involved.

We really cannot say enough great things about Scott and how communicative and helpful he was! If you want a beautiful venue with amazing food and a very helpful and responsive operations manager, Ivy Hall is the spot!