As the summer turns into autumn here in the Houston area, it is the perfect time to have an outside wedding. During the summer it can, at times, feel like we are white knuckling through the heat. When it finally cools down and the heat abates most of us can be outside comfortably and can’t wait to bask in nature. The autumn season becomes the perfect time to enjoy the Houston area. The landscape and outdoor venues in the surrounding Houston area can be quite lovely.
When you start looking for venues that support outdoor events, whether the venues are in downtown Houston or an hour outside of the city there are many options to enjoy the outdoors and nature.
Here at Bring Joy, we like to cross reference from several different sources and to hopefully give you a jumping off point for you to make an informed decision. We like to give you a snapshot of several things. We like to provide a brief description, the starting price of the venue when available, the distance from downtown Houston and the total guest count.
1. The Gallery
This venue is located in the Galleria area of Houston, and is about 10 miles from downtown. It is a French- Mediterranean style with a lot of old world charm. The venue is also female owned and has three patios for outdoor ceremonies that have an intimate feel, but also a ballroom for an indoor option. The starting price for ceremony and reception is $11,400 and can accommodate up to 300 guests indoors making it the perfect space for large weddings.
- Price: Starting at $3,000 for weekdays, and $8,200 for weekends. View Pricing
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests indoor and outdoor
- Ratings: 4.9 stars on theknot.com | 4.6 stars on weddingwire.com | 4.6 stars- google.com
- Location: 6303 Beverly Hill St., Houston, TX 77057
- Website: thegalleryhouston.com
This venue is located about 23 north of downtown Houston. This is a family owned venue and has been in operation since 1971. It is on 21 acres that displays the natural beauty of southern Texas. There are several spaces for outdoor ceremonies including use of a courtyard and also the use of a pavilion for more intimate events. The starting price of the venue is $4,500 and can hold 300+ guests.
4.8 stars- theknot.com; 4.7 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Price: Starting at $4,500
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests
- Ratings: 4.8 stars- theknot.com | 4.7 stars- weddingwire.com | 4.7 stars- google.com
- Location: 217 Woerner Rd, Houston, TX 77090
- Website: shirleyacres.com
3. Agave Estates
This venue is located in Katy Texas and is about 31 miles west of downtown Houston. With palm trees, gardens and stone pathways it feels like a destination wedding in the Houston area. It is a private estate with an outdoor fireplace for a ceremony space. It is a European style mansion with wrought iron and bubbling fountains and a resort style pool. The venue starts at $15,000 for 100 guests and can hold up to 280 guests.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.6 stars- google.com
- Price: Starting at $15,000 for 100 guests
- Capacity: Up to 280 guests
- Ratings: 4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.6 stars- google.com
- Website: agaveestates.com
This venue is located about 47 south of downtown Houston in Angleton Texas. The venue has both indoor and outdoor event spaces. The outdoor area is a wooden pavilion space and is surrounded by trees and blooms. The lawns also boast a stone bridge and outdoor fountain. This venue starts at $3,000 and can hold 300+ guests.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Price: Starting at $3,000
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests
- Ratings: 4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Website: springsvenue.com/angleton/
This venue is located in Hempstead Texas and is 56 miles northwest of downtown Houston. This is a woman owned venue and a historic dairy barn that has been renovated with surrounding pecan groves and rolling ranch land. There are also a couple of outdoor spaces for an outdoor ceremony including a white pergola. The venue starts at $7,000 for a Saturday and can hold 150 guests.
4.8 stars- theknot.com; 4.5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.2 stars- google.com
- Price: Starting at $7,000
- Capacity: Up to 150 guests
- Ratings: 4.8 stars theknot.com | 4.5 stars weddingwire.com | 4.2 stars google.com
- Website: thegrandtexana.com
This venue is located in New Ulm Texas and is 75 miles west of downtown Houston. This venue is a husband and wife team and located in a vineyard. It also boasts a barn with a scenic country setting and chapel on 66 acres. The outdoor ceremony takes place with a lake and vineyard in the background. The venue can hold 300+ guests.
5 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.9 stars- google.com
- Price: Contact venue for pricing
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests
- Ratings: 5 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.9 stars- google.com
- Website: thevinetx.com
This venue is located in College Station Texas and is about 90 miles northwest of downtown Houston. There is an antique wedding chapel and a pavilion for an outdoor ceremony. This venue is women owned and is nestled in the central Texas hill country. The starting price for this venue is $9,000 and can hold up to 250 guests.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.8 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.8 stars- google.com
- Price: starting at $9,000
- Capacity: Up to 250 guests
- Ratings: 4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.8 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.8 stars- google.com
- Website: 7flodge.com
This venue is located in Crosby Texas and is 29 miles northeast of downtown Houston. This is a rustic wedding venue and also a working cattle ranch so you will see longhorns wandering by. The venue features indoor spaces as well as a number of outdoor locations, including manicured grasses or a woodland area. The starting price is $8,500 and can hold up to 250 guests.
4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Price: starting at $8,500
- Capacity: Up to 250 guests
- Ratings: 4.9 stars- theknot.com; 4.9 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Website: thebarnatfourpinesranch.com
This venue is located in Tomball Texas and is about 37 miles northwest of downtown Houston. This is a woman owned venue and has two event spaces including a ballroom and the 10.5 acre pecan orchard. There is also a covered back porch as part of the outdoor event space. The starting price is $5,250 and can hold up to 300 guests.
5 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Price: starting at $5,250
- Capacity: Up to 300 guests
- Ratings: 5 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Website: theestatesatpecanpark.com
This venue is located in Tomball Texas and is 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston. This venue is family owned and operated with a vintage aesthetic. It features both indoor and outdoor spaces. The outdoor space has a carved pergola for the backdrop of the ceremony. The starting price is $6,800 and can hold between 50-150 guests.
4.8 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Price: starting at $6,800
- Capacity: 50 – 150 guests
- Ratings: 4.8 stars- theknot.com; 5 stars- weddingwire.com; 4.7 stars- google.com
- Website: ellasgarden.com
