Wedding Venues in Waco Designed For Your Day
A Full Wedding Experience
At STORIES, your wedding isn’t confined to a single room. It unfolds naturally from one moment to the next, across spaces designed for gathering, celebrating, and connecting.
From your rehearsal to the final toast, every part of the experience is thoughtfully supported. Begin with a sunlit ceremony in The Showroom, transition to cocktails on the mezzanine, slip into an intimate dinner, and end the night dancing in The Brasserie™. Each level offers its own atmosphere, creating a wedding day that feels dynamic, intentional, and unforgettable.
Designed to Move With You
Imagine your wedding day unfolding in a series of moments, each one building naturally on the last. Each space is connected, allowing your guests to experience the day, not just attend it.
Ceremony
The Showroom
As guests arrive, light fills the room and the day begins to take shape. In The Showroom, your ceremony unfolds in a space that feels both expansive and deeply personal, setting the tone for everything that follows.
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Cocktail Hour
The Mezzanine
As the ceremony gives way to celebration, guests drift upstairs for cocktails and conversation. From above, The Mezzanine offers a new perspective, keeping everyone connected while creating space to relax and take it all in.
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Dinner
The Showroom or Brasserie™
As the evening settles in, guests gather around the table for a shared meal. Whether upstairs in the glow of the main floor or downstairs in a more intimate setting, dinner becomes a moment to slow down, connect, and celebrate together.
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Dancing & Late Night
The Brasserie™
As the night deepens, the energy shifts and the celebration moves below. In The Brasserie™, music, movement, and conversation carry the evening forward, creating the kind of moments guests will remember long after the last song.
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Golden Hour Moments
Rooftop Terrace
And just before the light fades, you step away for a moment above it all. The rooftop offers a quiet pause, where the day lingers a little longer and the city begins to glow.
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Sendoff
The Sidewalk Gallery
As the final moments arrive, guests gather along the glass-lined walkway, where the celebration spills effortlessly outdoors. With a full view from inside, everyone shares in the sendoff—whether lining the path with sparklers or watching through the glow of the windows. It’s a simple, cinematic ending, where cheers, light, and movement carry you into the night and into what’s next.
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Designed for Weddings of Every Size
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a full-scale celebration, STORIES adapts to your wedding day with flexible layouts designed to flow beautifully from one moment to the next.
Everything You Need, Thoughtfully Included
Planning a wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At STORIES, the essentials aren’t scattered across vendors, they’re already here, seamlessly integrated.
What’s Included At STORIES
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Category |
What You Get At STORIES |
|---|---|
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Tables & Chairs |
Full setup based on your custom layout |
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Dining & Bar |
In-house, chef-driven menus + full bar service |
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Serviceware |
Plates, glassware, flatware, all included |
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Staffing |
Professional team for service + coordination |
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Spaces |
Multiple environments for a flowing experience |
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Setup & Cleanup |
Fully handled by our team |
How STORIES Compares To Other Wedding Venues
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Category |
STORIES (All-Inclusive) |
Typical Venue + Catering |
|---|---|---|
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Tables & Chairs |
Included |
Rented separately |
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Dining & Bar |
In-house, seamless |
Separate caterer + bar service |
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Serviceware |
Included |
Additional rental |
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Staffing |
Fully handled |
Multiple vendors to coordinate |
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Setup & Cleanup |
Fully handled |
Often partially DIY |
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Guest Experience |
Cohesive + flowing |
Can feel segmented |
From setup to final cleanup, every detail is handled, so you can stay present for what matters most.
With STORIES, your dining experience is designed to feel seamless, from the first plate served to the final toast of the night. Tables, chairs, place settings, service staff, and coordination are all thoughtfully included and managed under one roof. You’re not juggling vendors or solving problems, you’re enjoying your wedding.
When couples choose to bring in outside catering, the experience often becomes more complex than expected. In addition to food, it typically requires coordinating rentals (tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware), hiring separate service staff or asking family to help, managing setup and teardown timelines, and covering additional delivery and service fees. What starts as flexibility can quickly turn into layers of logistics.
You could save up to 44% on your total dining experience by choosing STORIES for your wedding, while also simplifying the entire process.
“Anthem Stories was the perfect venue for our wedding! Not only is it beautiful but the staff is amazing and organized. Our day could not have been more perfect. The food and drinks were the cherry on top! They did a wonderful job at making sure the day was perfect. I definitely recommend having your wedding/event at Anthem Stories!”
Marcy S.
Anthem stories was the best place in downtown Waco for us to hold our wedding reception! I would recommend them to anyone who’s looking for a venue that’s easily accessible and who has a team that’s a delight to work with.
Haylie V.
Incredible experience! The Anthem team went the extra mile for our proposal. I cannot express enough gratitude, for the way they served my fiance’ and I!
Taylor N.
A Wedding Meal Worth Remembering
At STORIES, dining isn’t just a moment, it’s part of the experience. Our chef-driven kitchen creates menus that feel intentional, elevated, and effortless for you and your guests.
Whether you’re envisioning a refined plated dinner or a lively, social reception, every detail is designed to flow seamlessly with your event.
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