Half Moon Empire

Half Moon Empire Luxury wedding and events venue in Shiner, Texas
On-site cottages for lodging
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06/01/2026

For years, weddings have been about one day.

But our favorite celebrations? They’re the ones that become an entire weekend.

A weekend where your guests aren’t rushing home after the last dance. A weekend where your family has time to reconnect. A weekend where you can actually slow down and soak it all in.

At Half Moon Empire, we’re not just a wedding venue, we’re a place to gather, celebrate, and create memories that last far beyond the ceremony.

✨ Host your wedding weekend.

📍Shiner, Texas

Guests on the patio, cocktails flowing, and the wedding party making their grand return 🖤
05/27/2026

Guests on the patio, cocktails flowing, and the wedding party making their grand return 🖤

To the Class of 2026… congratulations 🖤From serving weddings, setting up tables, running behind the scenes, dancing at r...
05/25/2026

To the Class of 2026… congratulations 🖤

From serving weddings, setting up tables, running behind the scenes, dancing at receptions, and growing up right here at HME… we’ve loved getting to watch so many incredible kids become graduates.

Some have worked events with us.
Some have celebrated here with family.
Some have simply grown up alongside Half Moon Empire.

No matter the role, watching this next generation step into their future is something really special to us.

We are so proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see where life takes you next. ✨

Once part of HME, always family.

I don’t have everyone’s pictures at HME but if you tag I’ll share! We are so proud of you all!



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05/24/2026

Over the moon for Emily + Coy🌙
A little rain didn’t stop it from being the most perfect day🖤

Vendor Team HME Coordination- .lawrence11
Makeup- .by.katy
Hair-
Photo-
Catering- Koopman Catering
Cake- Sue Brasher
DJ- Total Entertainment DJ
Floral- Blissfully Yours

Vintage✨When the groom has an old truck…
05/22/2026

Vintage✨

When the groom has an old truck…



05/21/2026

All eyes on the newlyweds 🤍

One of our favorite design elements at Half Moon Empire has always been the balconies. Watching guests lean over the rails, soaking in every moment of the first dance, speeches, and grand entrances… that was always the vision when we built HME.

A room designed for everyone to feel part of the moment. ✨

HME Coordination- .lawrence11
Glam-
Photo- .of.grace.photography
Video- .studios
Floral-
Catering- Gary Goebel
Charcuterie- .tx
DJ-
Cake- Coy Heinrich
Officiant- JP Ingram

05/18/2026

Some weddings just feel a little extra close to home 🤍

This weekend was one of those for our family. Trevor is my parents’ godson, and we’ve known him since the day he was born. Watching him stand at the end of the aisle beside Taylor, ready to begin this next chapter, was incredibly special for all of us at Half Moon Empire.

There’s something so meaningful about getting to witness not only a wedding day, but the years, memories, and people that led to it. We are so honored we got to be part of the beginning of Taylor + Trevor’s future together. ✨

A day we’ll never forget. 🤍



Vendor Team🌙
HME Coordination- .lawrence11
Glam- .by.emmi
Kathy Perez
Photo-
Video- James Leist
Floral-
Catering- Andy’s Catering
Charcuterie & Late night tacos- Sunken Gardens
Cake- McAlisters Sweet Shop & Teresa Boening
DJ-
Officiant- Luke Smith
Tans-
Groomsmen Gifts-

God bless the girls who fix the veil, hype the bride, wipe the tears, and somehow keep the whole day fun. 🥹✨🤍The first l...
05/15/2026

God bless the girls who fix the veil, hype the bride, wipe the tears, and somehow keep the whole day fun. 🥹✨🤍

The first look with your bridesmaids just hits different.
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Planner- Jackie Nicholson
Photo-
Video-
Catering- Mike Pozzi Catering
Cake- Debbie Brandt
DJ- HED’z Entertainment
Glam-
Dress
Spray Tan Liquid Sunshine Spray Tan

The details weren’t just details… they were them. ✨From the monograms to the custom crest, every little touch told their...
05/14/2026

The details weren’t just details… they were them. ✨

From the monograms to the custom crest, every little touch told their story. 🖤

Photo-
Floral-
Drink Display-
Ice Luge-
Paper & Embroidery - .made.co
Towels-
Koozies-

05/10/2026

One of the sweetest parts of weddings is watching the little eyes taking it all in 🤍

The flower girls, the nieces, the little best friends… completely attached to the women they look up to most.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the woman helping raise the next generation 🤍


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Shiner, TX
77984

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