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Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Forreston, Texas

Weddings On-site lodging

Rustic wedding venue spread over 600 acres of woods and pastures, with a pecan tree grove.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity hosts up to 300 guests, per the venue's own info — couples mention 150–150-guest events in reviews
  • Pricing packages mentioned around $7,500 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 972-217-9427
  • Website oldbisonranchtx.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 9 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–6 pm
Sunday Closed

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 Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 3 mentions

“It has a woodsy rustic charm so you can tweak it to your tastes with decor, but with the natural beauty you really don’t have to do much.”

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🤠 Ranch Setting 14 mentions

“I LOVE Old Bison Ranch and hope to do many many more wedding out there throughout the years to come.”

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🌊 Waterside 5 mentions

“The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.”

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Outdoor Ceremony 2 mentions

“The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite 2 mentions

“I absolutely love the natural light in the Bridal suite and was able to get beautiful shots of my bride getting ready throughout the day.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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Outdoor Ceremony Site 2 mentions

“The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 5 mentions

“The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“As a guest I loved the setting outside facing a lake with the sunset in our view.”

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🍸 Bar Service

“Facility had it all from classie rustic decor, separate dressing quarters, outdoor bar area.”

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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 60 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 23 mentions

“I absolutely love the natural light in the Bridal suite and was able to get beautiful shots of my bride getting ready throughout the day.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“I just can’t stress enough how much The Greenery/Old Bison exuded southern hospitality and went above and beyond to help make our day so special.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.”

👰 beautiful bridal suite 2 mentions

“I absolutely love the natural light in the Bridal suite and was able to get beautiful shots of my bride getting ready throughout the day.”

From the reviews

Beautiful, stunning, perfect the list doesn’t stop there. We could not have asked for a better place to host my daughter’s wedding. Cindy is a gem to work with even with a short planning time frame & an out of town bride. Old Bison is the perfect place to host any event you have.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Feb 2025

Just left a men’s retreat here for the Be Still 300 movement. Venue is definitely beautiful and would definitely recommend to check them out. Thank you again and God Bless you guys for hosting just an amazing event

★★★★★ — Ernest, Feb 2024

As the mother of the groom, I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and memorable place for my son’s wedding. The outdoor ceremony area was absolutely breathtaking — set beside a peaceful pond that created the perfect backdrop for such a special moment.

★★★★★ — Christina, Nov 2025

Hands-down, one of the most amazing event venues in the country! The views are spectacular. You might as well be out in Montana somewhere since all you see is green pastures and beautiful trees.

★★★★★ — Phil, Sep 2025

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Getting married at Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue

Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue 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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Where to find Old Bison Ranch Wedding & Event Venue

1924 Lumkins Rd, Forreston, TX76041

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