Looking for a venue for your wedding can be daunting. Where do you start? With budget, capacity, inclusivity? Well, we have compiled a list of ten wedding venues throughout Houston and the surrounding areas. We looked at these venue’s ratings on several wedding and wedding venue websites, as well as google, to make sure that across the board these were venues worth your time and consideration.
Here is the Bring Joy list of great 10 Houston wedding venues, in no particular order.
1. The Bell Tower on 34th
This venue is located in the Houston Heights area and feels like you are in another location all together with its charm and Italian inspired decor. This venue can host up to 300 guests.
theknot.com- 4.8 stars with 217 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.8 stars with 179 reviews / google.com- 4.7 stars with 1k reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“Such a timeless and gorgeous place to get married at. I love this venue. Can’t wait to be back in a few months to photograph another wedding!”- Miriam S
2. The Springs, Magnolia
This venue is located north of Houston in Magnolia, Texas. This location has two separate venues with indoor and outdoor locations and is ideal for elegant rustic styles. This venue can host 300+ guests.
theknot.com- 4.9 stars with 176 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.8 stars with 224 reviews / google.com- 4.7 stars with 353 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“The Springs in Magnolia is absolutely amazing! They are super affordable and fit any budget with their amazing payment options. I fell in love with The Springs the moment we pulled up, Ellen greeted us and made everything so easy for us. She explained everything in so much detail, everyone there was super helpful! The venue is so gorgeous alone itself I didn’t need much decor since I was on a budget. I absolutely loved my day and The Springs in Magnolia made everything just so perfect!” – Monique M
3. Briscoe Manor
Briscoe Manor is located in Richmond, Texas, about 50 minutes west of Houston. This venue has multiple indoor and outdoor location spots as well as having exclusive catering and beverage services. This venue can host 300+ guests.
theknot.com- 5 stars with 245 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.9 stars with 219 reviews / google.com- 4.8 stars with 180 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“I would book this venue again in a heartbeat. The staff was amazing to work with. The food was delicious. The venue is second to none. During our event I heard many many times how beautiful the venue was. The owners are wonderful. Briscoe Manor is a 10 out of 10 for sure!!!!” – Bonny B
4. Ashton Gardens, North Houston
Ashton Gardens is located just south of Spring, Texas, about 30 minutes north of Houston. It has a European and nature inspired style. The venue can host up to 200 guests.
theknot.com – 4.8 stars with 203 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.7 stars with 204 reviews / google.com- 4.6 stars with 201 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“Ashton Gardens is a spectacular venue. You and your guests will not be disappointed. The staff, venue and the food were excellent. I highly recommend, Phoebe B. as your wedding coordinator. Her personality and attention to detail is priceless. She was thoughtful, kind, patient and promptly answered every question or concern I had to help ease my mind. She is responsible for helping to create beautiful life long memories for us.”- Tina R
5. The Carriage House, Houston
The Carriage House is located in Conroe, Texas, about 1 hour north of Houston. The venue is styled for rustic chic as well as nature. It can host up to 250 guests with indoor and outdoor ceremony sites.
theknot.com- 4.9 stars with 147 reviews / weddingwire.com- 5 stars with 193 reviews / google.com- 4.8 stars with 315 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“Wow! The venue was breathtaking! The ceremony/church was so elegant and easily transformable to whatever style you’d like! The reception venue was the perfect size room and vibe to have a beautiful sit down dinner and also dance the night away! Cheryl White was the most thoughtful and helpful coordinator! Highly recommend 10/10”- Amanda P
6. Tuscan Courtyard
Tuscan Courtyard is located in Texas City, Texas in the quiet backwoods, about 45 minutes South East of Houston. The venue is Italian inspired has all inclusive packages. The venue can host up to 250 guests.
theknot.com- 5 stars with 172 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.9 stars with 99 reviews / google.com- 4.8 stars with 124 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“We LOVED our wedding at Tuscan. Everything about this venue is amazing. The landscape, the reception building itself, and the manor are beautiful. What really sold us was the ceremony area. It was straight out of a fairy tail and we were so happy to have our ceremony take place here. Angela was so incredibly helpful! She helped us contact a caterer last minute and recommended amazing vendors that she continuously works with (with great reason). Please visit and see for yourself! You won’t regret it.
Our wedding day was all we could of hoped for and MORE.”- FJ M
7. Lindsay Lakes
Lindsay Lakes is a wedding & events venue located in Cypress, Texas. The venue offers multiple indoor and outdoor locations. Located with the serenity of the outdoors but with the proximity of city convenience. This venue can host up to 300 guests.
theknot.com- 4.8 stars with 167 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.9 stars with 214 reviews / google.com- 4.6 stars with 175 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“We booked Lindsay Lakes for our wedding ceremony on 7/31/2022. Our day was beautiful and our wedding coordinator went the extra mile in helping us. We absolutely recommend this venue weather you are hosting a party, a wedding ceremony or a full service Wedding and reception. Everything is absolutely beautiful with a lot of backdrop options for your photos.”- Jacquelyn B
8. Avant Garden
Avant Garden is located in the Montrose area of Houston and is “a unique venue for unique occasions”. It is a historical venue with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces to choose from. This venue can host up to 100 guests.
theknot.com- 5 stars with 116 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.9 stars with 168 reviews / google.com- 4.6 stars with 1k reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“My husband and I could not have dreamt up a more magical day! Mariana and her team did an amazing job executing our vision. Our friends and family are still raving about what an amazing wedding it was! I would 100% recommend AvantGarden for your big day.”- Tricia P
9. Madera Estates
This is an outdoor wedding venue located in Conroe. It is designed in a Spanish-Mexican style. This venue can host 300+ guests.
theknot.com- 4.9 stars with 159 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.9 stars with 96 reviews / google.com- 4.8 stars with 263 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“This is a very nice place to have a wedding or large event. It has a nice layout with both indoor and outdoor areas for gathering and more. We attended a wedding here and it was beautifully laid out and set up. The place itself has kind of a Spanish more colonial style look. There are different rooms, entrance foyer, bar areas and a huge indoor hall. This is a beautiful place and I would recommend it for a nice big wedding.”- Timothy W
10. Balmorhea Events
Balmorhea Events is a venue is located in Magnolia, about an hour north of Houston. The venue has both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations to choose from as well as a patio for cocktails and a ballroom for the reception. This venue can host 300+ guests.
theknot.com- 5 stars with 151 reviews / weddingwire.com- 4.8 stars with 44 reviews / google.com- 4.8 stars with 212 reviews
Review from Google- 5 stars
“I don’t have enough good things to say about my wedding at Balmorhea! First of all Melissa and her team are lovely; they are responsive, kind, and professional. The venue is beautiful, well maintained, and provides space for indoor and outdoor options with ease. Melissa’s preferred vendor list made our vendor selection so easy and we loved everyone we worked with that day.”- Claire L
