Frequently Asked Questions

Diamond A Ranch can accommodate weddings with up to 250 guests. Your guest limit depends on your selected wedding package; micro wedding packages accommodate up to 15, 30, or 50 guests.

Yes, we do! If requested, we can provide a preferred vendors list. You are required to use one of our approved bartending services.

Amenities vary by package. Full-size wedding packages include 250 natural wooden ceremony chairs with ivory pads, 250 natural wooden crossback reception chairs, 72-inch round tables, six- and eight-foot rectangular tables, cocktail tables, four wine barrels, a wooden arbor, cross, and a sweetheart table. Limited decor items include signage, aisle decor, and table items; inclusions vary by package.

Select packages also include polyester linens, access to the decor collection, light wedding-day lunches in the getting-ready suites, fishing pond access, and shooting range access. Experience of a Lifetime includes two hours of shooting range access for up to 10 people.

Micro wedding inclusions are listed in each package description. All six micro wedding packages include a bartender, officiant, and cake. Please see your selected package for its specific inclusions.

Yes, you must supply your own. We do not supply any alcohol. Cash bars are prohibited. Alcohol must be served by one of our approved bartending services.

Yes, event insurance is required for every package. We will provide you with more information upon booking. Wedding cancellation insurance is optional but highly recommended and is separate from the required event insurance.

Security is required only when alcohol is served AND the event has more than 50 guests. Security is not required for events without alcohol, or for events with 50 guests or fewer—even when alcohol is served. Security is included in your wedding package when required.

We set up and take down venue-owned tables and chairs included with your selected wedding package. Linen availability and setup vary by package. We also clean the venue. You are required to remove all decorations and place all trash in the onsite dumpsters. Bathrooms must be clean and free of debris, and the kitchen must be left in the same condition as when you arrived.

Sparklers are permitted as long as there are no fire bans. Cold sparklers are also permitted.

Dogs and other animals require prior approval. Approved animals are allowed in the ceremony and photos. During the reception, they must be crated or taken off the property.

Confetti and glitter. Fake flower petals. Nails, tape, and command strips.

No. We do not permit any overnight guests or vehicles except the 20 approved guests staying in our onsite accommodations.  We do not permit any after parties on the property.

20 guests. We have another rental property 15 minutes from the venue that can sleep 15 guests.

We are located at 9855 Lipan Hwy, Lipan, TX 76462, approximately one hour outside Fort Worth, 20 minutes from Granbury and Stephenville, and 30 minutes from Weatherford.

Yes! Learn more about our micro wedding packages.

Packages start at $3,000 for Sweetheart Ceremony. A Day to Remember starts at $5,500 on weekdays, with Friday–Sunday pricing from $6,800–$8,500. Experience of a Lifetime is $12,000 in January, February, and August, and $16,500 in other months. Our all-inclusive Signature Experience is $24,000. See our pricing page for package details.

Visit our Available Dates page, then book a tour to see the ranch and explore your options. You can also email info@diamondaranchevents.com with questions about your preferred date or package.

Your signed contract and first payment reserve your date. For every package, the standard schedule is 25% at signing, 50% six months before the wedding, and 25% two months before. For weddings booked less than nine months ahead, the schedule is 50% at signing and 50% for the final payment.

All wedding package payments are nonrefundable. Rescheduling costs $1,000, with no timing restriction on requesting a change. Your new date is subject to availability.

Every package requires a separate damage deposit: $500 for weddings with 30 guests or fewer, or $1,500 for larger weddings. If there are no issues, the deposit is fully refundable. Deposit checks are held and shredded within 14 days after the wedding when there are no issues.

We host only one wedding at a time. You and your guests have private use of your booked wedding spaces throughout your rental.

The Saloon provides an indoor ceremony backup. Homestead Yard micro weddings may also use the Saloon in bad weather, even when it’s normally excluded from their package.

A Day to Remember includes access from 9 a.m. to midnight. Micro weddings generally take place between 3 and 9 p.m., with adjusted timing available. Sweetheart Ceremony includes four hours; our other micro packages include six.

Last call is no later than 10:30 p.m., receptions end by 11 p.m., and guests and vendors must leave by midnight, except approved overnight guests. An earlier booked package end time still applies.

Yes, with applicable overnight packages. One-day couples can also ask about early access for $1,000, which includes five hours total for decorating, the rehearsal, and venue use for the rehearsal dinner. Extra early-access hours are $250 each.

Early decorating is included with Little Big Celebration, Overnight Diamond Experience, Signature Experience, and Experience of a Lifetime. One-day couples can ask about the early-access add-on. Deliveries or pickups outside booked access hours require advance approval.

Signature Experience includes six hours of wedding-day coordination. A Day to Remember and Experience of a Lifetime can add 12 hours of coordination beginning at noon.

The service includes a meeting 30 days before the wedding, initial vendor contact, timeline creation, and a one-hour rehearsal the night before. Your coordinator helps with final touches, checks in and manages vendors, and keeps everyone on schedule throughout the celebration. Full planning and decorating services aren’t included.

All ceremony areas, including the Saloon, are wheelchair accessible. The Homestead House is not wheelchair accessible. Let us know about mobility needs so we can talk through the spaces with you.

Yes. Our indoor ceremony and reception spaces have both heating and air-conditioning.

A large parking lot sits between the bridal suites and the Saloon. Shuttles are welcome without restrictions, and we can recommend shuttle services.

Guests who aren’t staying onsite can find hotel accommodations in Granbury, approximately 20 minutes away, or Weatherford, approximately 30 minutes away. Ask us for nearby lodging recommendations.

Little Big Celebration and Overnight Diamond Experience include one night, Signature Experience includes two, and Experience of a Lifetime includes three. Standard check-in and checkout are at 2 p.m., unless another time is approved. For one-night packages, you may choose the night before or the night of your wedding.

The Homestead House has six bedrooms and accommodates up to 18 guests. The Bridal Casita accommodates two more, for a total of 20 overnight guests. Contact us to discuss room arrangements for your group.

The pool is for overnight guests only. Heating isn’t included in any package. It costs $150 per day with a two-day minimum and requires at least one week’s notice.

Yes, by appointment. The bride can use the bridal suite to get ready, including hair and makeup. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are preferred, and we’re happy to accommodate other requests whenever possible.

Our full kitchen has ovens, warmers, a walk-in cooler, freezer, refrigerator, and ice machine. Caterers typically prepare and warm food, but onsite cooking is welcome. Caterers must bring their own utensils, pots, and pans.