A wedding open house gives you the opportunity to experience a venue in person, meet wedding professionals, ask planning questions, and begin imagining how your own celebration could come together.

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, Ma Maison is opening its doors for an afternoon of celebration, connection, wedding inspiration, and a chance to experience the property beyond what you can see online.

You’ll be able to explore the venue, meet wedding professionals from Austin and the surrounding Texas Hill Country, connect with Ma Maison’s new owners, Stephanie and Simon Michael, and take part in a special Open House giveaway.

Whether you are still choosing your wedding venue or already building your vendor team, here is what to expect, and how to make the most of your visit.

Ma Maison Wedding Open House Details

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 10 AM–2 PM CT
Location: Ma Maison, Dripping Springs, Texas

Ma Maison is located just outside Austin in the Texas Hill Country, making the Open House an easy opportunity to experience the property and meet wedding professionals in one visit.

What Is a Wedding Venue Open House?

A wedding venue open house is an event where couples can tour a venue, meet the venue team, connect with wedding vendors, and see how different parts of a wedding may look and feel within the space.

It is different from simply browsing photographs or even taking a traditional venue tour.

An open house allows you to experience the property while there is more happening around you—florals, music, food, décor, vendors, and other planning elements that can make it easier to picture an actual wedding day.

If you are still venue shopping, it can help you decide whether the property feels right.

If you have already booked Ma Maison, it is still a valuable opportunity to revisit the spaces, gather ideas, meet potential vendors, and ask questions as your plans become more detailed.

Why Attend a Wedding Open House?

Wedding planning often involves researching dozens of vendors, comparing websites, saving inspiration, and trying to imagine how everything will eventually work together.

A wedding open house brings many of those decisions into one place.

You can:

• walk through ceremony and reception spaces in person
• meet Austin-area wedding vendors face-to-face
• gather floral, décor, food, and entertainment ideas
• ask questions about venue logistics
• compare vendor styles and personalities
• better understand how the wedding day could flow
• narrow down the vendors you want to follow up with later

You do not need to leave with every decision made.

The goal is to leave with a clearer picture of what you want and what your next planning steps should be.

What to Expect at Ma Maison’s September 13 Open House

This year’s Open House is about more than simply touring the property.

Explore Ma Maison in Person

Take your time walking through the venue and imagining how each part of your celebration could unfold.

Think about where you might hold the ceremony, how guests could transition into cocktail hour, what the reception could feel like, and which spaces naturally fit the atmosphere you want to create.

Before your visit, you can explore Ma Maison’s ceremony and reception spaces so you know which areas you especially want to experience in person.

Meet Ma Maison’s New Owners, Stephanie and Simon Michael

The September Open House is also an opportunity to meet Stephanie and Simon Michael, Ma Maison’s new owners.

For couples considering Ma Maison—and for couples who are already part of the Ma Maison family—it is a chance to connect with the people helping guide the venue into its next chapter.

You can meet Stephanie and Simon in person, learn more about their vision for Ma Maison, and experience the warmth and hospitality they hope every couple and guest will feel here.

Meet Austin-Area Wedding Vendors

You’ll also have the opportunity to meet wedding professionals serving Austin, Dripping Springs, and the surrounding Hill Country.

Rather than scheduling separate meetings across town, you can ask questions, compare styles, and get a sense of which professionals feel like the right fit for your wedding.

Enter the Open House Giveaway

Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a special Open House giveaway.

For the latest details about the giveaway and how to enter, follow Ma Maison on Instagram.

That also makes Instagram the best place to watch for any last-minute event updates or highlights leading into September 13.

Confirmed Wedding Vendors at the September 13 Open House

The current Open House lineup includes wedding professionals across photography, florals, catering, entertainment, desserts, transportation, and guest experiences.

Photography & Videography

• Matt Montalvo
• Amairani Thomason Photography
• Landon Salman
• Lovely Together
• Adam Grumbo Wedding Films

Florals, Design & Décor

• Exquisite Petals
• Christie Turner
• Flowerette
• Unique Design & Events

Catering

• The Peached Tortilla
• Gourmet Gals Austin
• Urban Cowboy Catering

Entertainment

• Full Scope
• Innovative DJ
• Dre Acoustic

Desserts

• Meringue Me
• Churro Burro
• Sweet Treets

Transportation

• Rickshaw Rides
• ATX Classic Cars

Photo Booths & Guest Experiences

• Howdy Clicks Photobooth
• The Pub Pony
• Hill Country Jennies
• Daddy Shack

The vendor list is based on Ma Maison’s current September Open House roster and may change before the event.

How to Prepare for a Wedding Open House

You do not need to arrive with a perfectly organized wedding plan.

A little preparation, however, will help you have much more useful conversations.

Before you come, know your:

• wedding date or preferred season
• approximate guest count
• overall working budget
• venue status
• vendors you have already booked
• vendor categories you still need
• biggest wedding priorities

If you are still figuring out your overall budget, Ma Maison’s Average Cost of a Wedding in Austin, Texas guide can help you understand where wedding expenses typically come from and which decisions may have the biggest effect on the total.

It can also help to keep a note on your phone for the vendors you meet. Write down what you liked and what you want to follow up on later before all of the conversations start blending together.

Best Questions to Ask at a Wedding Open House

You do not need a long interview checklist for every vendor.

A few thoughtful questions can tell you a lot.

Questions to Ask the Venue

Ask:

• What is included with the venue?
• How would our guest count work in the different spaces?
• What happens if the weather changes?
• Are there preferred or required vendors?
• What are the setup and breakdown policies?
• How does the wedding day typically flow through the property?

If you are comparing venue costs, Ma Maison’s Austin Wedding Venue Pricing Guide goes deeper into inclusions, fees, rentals, and questions worth asking before you book.

Questions to Ask Wedding Vendors

For photographers, florists, caterers, DJs, dessert vendors, transportation providers, and other wedding professionals, focus on questions such as:

• Are you available on our wedding date?
• What is included in your packages?
• What costs extra?
• How would you describe your style or approach?
• Have you worked at Ma Maison or a similar venue?
• What setup or venue requirements do you have?
• What happens after we decide we want to work with you?

The Open House is not about asking every possible question.

It is about deciding which vendors you would like to continue the conversation with afterward.

What Should You Bring to a Wedding Open House?

Keep it simple.

Bring:

• your wedding date, if you have one
• approximate guest count
• a rough budget range
• a few inspiration images
• a list of vendors you still need
• your phone for notes and photos
• any questions you already know are important to you

You may also want to bring your partner, planner, parent, or another person involved in major wedding decisions.

And wear comfortable shoes—you will get much more value from the Open House if you actually walk the property and experience the spaces.

Wedding Open House FAQs

What happens at a wedding open house?

A wedding open house typically allows couples to tour a venue, meet members of the venue team, connect with wedding vendors, see planning and design ideas in context, and ask questions about hosting their own wedding there.

Is a wedding open house the same as a private venue tour?

Not exactly. A private tour is typically more one-on-one and focused specifically on your wedding and the venue. A wedding open house is usually a larger event where you can also meet vendors, see inspiration, and experience more activity throughout the property.

Should we attend if we have already booked Ma Maison?

Yes. The Open House can still be useful for meeting vendors, revisiting ceremony and reception spaces, gathering inspiration, and answering questions as your wedding plans develop.

What should I ask at a wedding venue open house?

Ask about venue inclusions, layouts and guest capacity, weather backup options, vendor requirements, setup and breakdown, wedding-day flow, and any policies or additional costs that may affect your plans.

Do we need to book vendors during the Open House?

No. The event is a chance to meet vendors and decide who you want to speak with further. If you meet someone you love, ask about availability for your wedding date and what their next step is.

Do I need to RSVP for Ma Maison’s September 13 Open House?

Yes.

Join Us for Ma Maison’s September 13 Wedding Open House

A wedding open house is not about making every planning decision in one afternoon.

It is about experiencing a venue beyond the screen, meeting people who may become part of your wedding team, asking better questions, gathering ideas, and leaving with a clearer picture of what comes next.

Join us at Ma Maison on Sunday, September 13, from 10 AM–2 PM CT to explore our Dripping Springs venue, meet Austin-area wedding professionals, connect with new owners Stephanie and Simon Michael, and take part in our special Open House giveaway.

You can also explore Ma Maison’s venue spaces before your visit.

If you would prefer more one-on-one time to talk specifically about your wedding, schedule a private tour.