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El Cerrito Lodge

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Diana, Texas

Weddings All-inclusive Elopements

Spacious venue for weddings and retreats featuring a cabin, a bar and a ranch.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 200 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Pricing packages mentioned around $500 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
  • Catering in-house catering & bar — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (903) 431-1672
  • Website elcerritolodge.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday 9 AM–5 PM

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of El Cerrito Lodge in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🤠 Ranch Setting 3 mentions

“Rather if it’s western, formal, or just casual, this venue will meet all of your needs!”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“I fell in love with the beautiful cabin and the country views were breathtaking!”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of El Cerrito Lodge — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“Love the new bridal suite as well.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“I fell in love with the beautiful cabin and the country views were breathtaking!”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 3 mentions

“I got married here in November and it has the most stunning sunset and views for pictures.”

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🪑 Tables & Chairs Included

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 16 mentions

“Our wedding was perfect The most beautiful venue and the owners were so helpful and sweet🤍”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 3 mentions

“Our wedding was perfect The most beautiful venue and the owners were so helpful and sweet🤍”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“To top it off the owners are the absolute sweetest people and make it stress free.”

From the reviews

So this was the first venue my husband and I looked at for our wedding. And needless to say it was our last. I fell in love with the beautiful cabin and the country views were breathtaking!! And not to mention the sweet Stanley’s who own this amazing place!! They were so helpful in every way possible.

★★★★★ — Katie, Feb 2022

Cannot say enough good things about this venue and the owners! Alice was always so kind and responsive, she was so helpful with any questions I had! The views also speak for themselves- hands down the prettiest sunsets in ETX. I wouldn’t of wanted to get married anywhere else that’s for sure!!

★★★★★ — Chelsea, Feb 2022

El Cerrito Lodge is the perfect venue for a gorgeous hill country view. This was the first venue my fiancé and I took a look at and safe to say, our last. We instantly fell in love with the atmosphere, the view, and all of the great space that can be used in so many efficient ways!

★★★★★ — Kylista, Nov 2022

El Cerrito deserves way more than just 5 stars. Every detail of the place & every view will absolutely amaze you! In my opinion, this is THE east Texas venue! The owners are as down to earth as they come and will accommodate any and all of your wedding needs. I promise you want to book your wedding here!

★★★★★ — Tana, Feb 2022

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Getting married at El Cerrito Lodge

El Cerrito Lodge comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at El Cerrito Lodge

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at El Cerrito Lodge — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find El Cerrito Lodge

6819 FM 726, Diana, TX75640

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.