Living in the Houston area, we are steeped in history. Our city dates back to 1837 and was temporarily the capital of the Republic of Texas. With plenty of history, there is plenty of opportunity for historical restoration and wedding venues that come out of that.
Whether it is a historic farm, a downtown location or even a coastal chapel, this list of 10 Houston wedding venues runs the gamut of Texas history. Having a wedding ceremony or reception in a place that has historical significance or even a preserved structure is a great way to stay connected to what has come before you.
With this list, we did keep in mind several aspects. We looked for guest count, starting venue price if available, proximity to downtown Houston, and what history is offered by each venue. We also included the star ratings we found from several different sources.
1. Station 3
This venue is located 2 miles from downtown Houston. It can hold up to 250 guests. This is a fire station that was previously named Stonewall and was active from 1905-1937. This building was restored in 2014 with many of the original features kept in place. These include the original fire pole, carved stonework and wood floors and ceilings.
4.7 stars- theknot.com; 4.6 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.4 stars- google.com
2. Magnolia Hotel
This venue is located directly in downtown Houston. It can hold up 200 guests and the starting price is $9,000. This hotel was first built in 1926 for the newspaper Houston Post-Dispatch. It is on the National Register of Historic Places and was opened as a hotel in 2003. It still has the touches of the Jazz Age.
4.7 stars- theknot.com; 4.8 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.3 stars- google.com
3. House Estate
This venue is located in Hockley, Texas and is 36 miles northwest of downtown Houston. The venue can hold up to 300 guests and the starting price is $5,500. This venue is a beautifully restored 1890’s Victorian mansion located on 18 acres of land with trees and lakes. They also offer both outdoor and indoor celebrations.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
4. Beckendorff Farms
This venue is located in Katy, Texas and is 34 miles west of downtown Houston. The venue can hold up to 300 guests. This is a historic farm that was started in the 1880s. The most striking feature of this venue is the early American barn that was likely built between 1856-1865 in Ohio. It is also historically significant as being the only antique timber framed structure to use a “double-canted queen post” roof system.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.8 stars- google.com
5. The Vale
This venue is located in the historic part of downtown Conroe Texas which is 36 miles north of downtown Houston. This venue can hold up to 200 guests and the starting price is $7,000. This venue is in a classic Victorian style with courtyards for indoor and outdoor events. It has a 110 year history and has been modernized but kept with the original architecture.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.6 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.6 stars- google.com
6. The Lyceum of Galveston
This venue is located in Galveston Texas and is 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston. This venue can hold 200+ guests and the starting price is $2,000. This venue is steeped in history, once being essentially a community center hosting various lectures, concerts and other entertainment. The wedding chapel was built in 1845 and has survived many hurricanes including the Great 1900 Storm. The venue is situated minutes away from the seawall and can host both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
5 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
7. The Gin at Hidalgo Falls
This venue is located in Navasota Texas and is 77 miles northwest of downtown Houston. This venue can hold up to 300 guests and the starting price is $3,000. The venue itself is a restored 1950’s cotton gin and combines the vintage industrial style with modern renovated details.
5 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.8 stars- google.com
8. George Ranch Historical Park
This venue is located in Richmond Texas and is 32 miles southwest of downtown Houston. The venue can hold up to 200 guests and the starting price for ceremony and reception is $2,500. The ranch is nearly 200 years old and is one of Texas’ oldest ranches. There are 22,000 acres with many restored structures including a chapel, dance hall and ball.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.5 stars- google.com
9. The Parador
This venue is located 3 miles from downtown Houston in the museum district. This venue can hold up to 550 guests and was built in 1928. The venue combines the Mediterranean and Byzantine styles to create a designated Texas historical landmark.
4.7 stars- theknot.com; 4.5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.5 stars- google.com
10. Crystal Ballroom at the Rice
This venue is located in downtown Houston. This venue can hold 300+ guests and the starting price is around $10,000. This venue is a 1913 historic ballroom in the Rice Hotel. This venue was also originally the capital of the Republic of Texas and boasts a full wrap around balcony and covered terrace.
4.6 stars- theknot.com; 4.8 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.3 stars- google.com
