Transportation:

Airports: Shiner is located nearabout the same distance from San Antonio and Austin. Either airport is easy and both are about an hour's drive from Shiner. We have some suggestions below for things to do in both areas, in case that helps you decide.

Ground Transportation: Once you have landed, the only way to get to Shiner is by car. We aim to do several airport runs on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, so let us know in the RSVP form if you would like our drivers to pick you up!

Wedding Place and Time:

Doors will open at 1:30 pm at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, and close at 2:00 pm SHARP.
We will be celebrating with a reception at Wied Hall, located 7 miles east on Highway 90 Alt.

Doors open at 4:30 pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm.

In the Area:

If you find yourself with some downtime, we have suggestions for things to do!

In Shiner:

  • No trip to Shiner is complete without a stop at the Spoetzl Brewery, famous for Shiner Bock beer!
  • Other than the brewery, Shiner is a quiet little town. Keep in mind that restaurants and stores have very limited hours in a small town, and be sure to plan ahead for meals!

In Gonzales:

  • If you're interested in a quiet stroll, try exploring the Historic Homes of Gonzales. You can take a guided tour, or you can explore the neighborhood on your own.
  • If you are up for a bigger hike, Palmetto State Park has a really neat tropical microclimate featuring the knee-high palmetto trees it is named for. Pack your bug spray!
  • If what you want to do is the opposite of walking, can we please recommend a relaxing day at the Ottine Mineral Springs, "taking the waters" or getting a spa treatment?
  • The Gonzales Memorial Museum is dedicated to the Battle of Gonzales, which was the first battle of the Texas Revolution. This is the origin of the iconic Gonzales "Come and Take It" flag. Hours are limited!
  • You could even catch a movie at the recently restored historical Lynn Movie Theater.

Attire:

While we can't predict the weather quite yet, South Texas is warm even in December. Expect lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s-70s. For the ceremony and reception, dress code is Western Formal. Acceptable dress for women includes cocktail dresses, church dresses, or sundresses. For men, a suit and tie or sport coat and clean jeans.

Lodging:

Shiner is a tiny town, with some fantastic, well-maintained AirBnBs. The Shiner Country Inn is clean, cozy, and conveniently located in town, but has limited availability. If you are still looking, we recommend staying in the nearby town of Gonzales. Here are our picks:

  • The Belle Oaks Inn is a bed-and-breakfast type place in a gorgeous historic house.We have secured hotel blocks at the Garner Hotel and the Alcalde Hotel.
  • The Alcalde Hotel is in the downtown area, and will be celebrating its 100th birthday next year.We have secured hotel blocks at the Garner Hotel and the Alcalde Hotel.
  • There are also a Holiday Inn, Garner Hotel, and La Quinta Inn in Gonzales, for a good clean room at a very reasonable rate. 

We have secured hotel blocks at the Garner Hotel and the Alcalde Hotel.

Surrounding Areas:

If you are deciding which airport is right for you, here are some things to do in the two nearby cities:

In San Antonio:
The city is famous for the Riverwalk, a beautiful area of shops and restaurants. For more kid-friendly entertainment, San Antonio has Sea World and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. And how could we forget the Alamo?

In Austin:

Austin is known for its art and music scene. It has the reputation of being different from every other part of Texas. There are great bike trails (and plenty of places to rent bikes), many many art museums, a great foodie scene (both food trucks and restaurants), lots of street art, and of course the state capital building.