Find the perfect place for your wedding in Houston.
Choosing Houston as the site of your wedding gives you and your spouse-to-be a wide variety of venues to select from. From private homes to country clubs, many sites will capture the atmosphere you've dreamed about for your wedding day. Visit each venue in person, if possible, to get a sense of its charm before you commit.
The Gallery
The Gallery on Beverly Hill Street is a private venue for weddings and other occasions that features a Mediterranean style. Expect to be surrounded by brick walls, large windows, glamorous chandeliers and lampposts that convey a romantic ambiance. The Gallery accommodates up to 250 guests for the ceremony and a reception afterward. Brides and grooms also have the option of renting the Gallery for their ceremony only.
Villa Rinata
Villa Rinata, in the heart of the Galleria area, features fountains, stone columns, wrought iron gates, wooden floors and lush gardens. Brides and brooms can choose an indoor or outdoor ceremony. An outdoor ceremony in the courtyard garden can accommodate as many as 200 guests. The indoor wine room can accommodate 180 guests. Villa Rinata is a single-event venue, which means that your wedding will be the only event occurring that evening.
Northgate Country Club
Northgate Country Club, a golf and tennis club about 18 miles north of downtown Houston, hosts wedding ceremonies year-round. Membership at the club is not required, but members and nonmembers who are sponsored by a member receive a 25 percent discount on rates. Outdoor ceremonies feature picturesque backdrops of green grass and trees, ideal for spring and summer events, and can accommodate as many as 350 guests. The club provides white garden folding chairs for guests and a garden court area for privacy. Wedding packages are available.
Rockefeller Hall
Rockefeller Hall in the Memorial Heights area can accommodate 50 to 300 wedding guests, depending on food and entertainment choices. The building, designed in 1925, originally served as the Citizens/Heights State Bank. High ceilings and oversized windows give the venue a historic feel. Rockefeller Hall offers in-house catering options and onsite consulting services. Chairs and tables are included in the rental fee, as are valets and parking attendants for guests and a grand marble dance floor.
Courtyard on St. James Place
Courtyard on St. James Place offers a garden setting for weddings. Located near Houston's Galleria, the venue offers two outdoor ceremony sites. Ivy-covered walls and water fountains give the outdoor courtyards a charming and romantic touch. Courtyard on St. James Place also offers reception rooms following the ceremony, which can hold up to 350 guests.
The Bell Tower on 34th
The Bell Tower on 34th is minutes from the Houston Galleria. With giant chandeliers, wrought iron accents, grand staircases, high ceilings, pillars and columns, this Italian-themed space accommodates up to 1,200 guests. More intimate options are also available. The menu features a wide variety of Italian cuisine, from appetizers to main courses. Event producers at the Bell Tower on 34th can help couples with photography, food and entertainment needs.
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