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• Spaces for 500-650 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Resort

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center occupies a 32-acre beachfront property on Galveston Island, and has held the AAA Four Diamond Award since 1999. The resort's grounds sit atop the former Fort Crockett, a coastal defense installation established in 1897 whose eight-foot-thick concrete walls form part of the property's foundation; one of the fort's original gun emplacements now supports the resort's Gulf-view wedding gazebo, and another anchors a swimming pool. The San Luis name itself predates the resort by centuries — before 1783, explorers referred to Galveston Island as San Luis, a piece of island lore the resort carried into its own name. Event spaces include the Grand Ballroom, which accommodates up to 500 guests for weddings and receptions, and the more intimate Mainsail Salon. Outdoor ceremonies are held at the Gulf-view Gazebo overlooking the water. The resort's culinary team, spanning restaurants including The Steakhouse and Grotto Ristorante, customizes menus for wedding and event clients, and Spa San Luis offers on-site hair and makeup services for wedding parties. For meetings and conferences, the resort offers 200,000 square feet of IACC-accredited meeting facilities alongside its guest accommodations.

• Spaces for 1,000-1,200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Resort
• 1 Convention Center

Set right on Galveston's famed Seawall Boulevard, the Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort pairs a dramatic beachfront setting with genuinely impressive event infrastructure. The two-level facility sits on the 32-acre San Luis Resort property, with sweeping Gulf views and over 700 hotel rooms adjacent (plus another 1,400 within two miles) making it a wonderfully convenient home base for conferences, galas, and large-scale celebrations alike. The center's crown jewel is its 15,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which comfortably welcomes up to 1,000 guests, backed by a generous 43,000 square feet of exhibit space and 12,000 square feet of flexible breakout meeting rooms. Every space is outfitted with soundproofing, individually adjustable sound, lighting, and climate controls, tackable wall surfaces, and blazing-fast complimentary WiFi up to 100 MB per second, so groups of every size can download, present, and connect without a hitch. An AAA Four Diamond Award honoree and fully accredited member of the International Association of Conference Centers, the Galveston Island Convention Center brings a rare combination of resort hospitality and serious conference-grade capability to Texas's Gulf Coast.

• Spaces for 50-2,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College is a versatile event facility in Lake Jackson, Texas, built to welcome everything from weddings and banquets to fundraisers, trade shows, and graduation ceremonies. Its lobby makes an immediate impression, rising 17 feet with programmable LED accent lighting that can be tailored to an event's color palette. At the heart of the center is Commencement Hall, a generously sized space that divides into seven distinct areas, giving hosts real flexibility in shaping their footprint. It offers banquet seating for up to 800 guests or theater-style seating for as many as 2,000, making it equally suited to an intimate reception or a large-scale gathering. For smaller needs, the Regency Suite provides a private dining space anchored by a large conference table, along with room to serve as a gift area, coat room, or mingling space alongside the Green Room. Rentals include tables, chairs, setup, and breakdown, and the venue offers a preparation kitchen for its approved caterers along with in-house technology like Hi-Def displays and reliable internet connectivity for presentations.

• Spaces for 30-450 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

Houston Marriott Uptown by The Galleria sits steps from the Houston Galleria Mall, offering more than 21,000 square feet of event space across 15 event rooms. The newly renovated Marquis Ballroom anchors the property's largest celebrations, welcoming up to 350 seated guests or 450 for a reception, while the Glass Palace's two-story atrium and city views set a dramatic scene for ceremonies and cocktail hours. The hotel specializes in South Asian and multi-day cultural weddings, with a team experienced in the traditions of sangeet, baraat, and reception, and Marriott Certified Wedding Planners on hand to guide couples through catering, decor, and logistics. Beyond weddings, the property also hosts quinceaneras, bar and bat mitzvahs, family reunions, and corporate meetings, supported by customizable catering menus and dedicated event planning staff.

• Spaces for 12-175 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

• Spaces for 230-1,725 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Total Spaces

The Houston Marriott Westchase sits in the Westchase District, close to attractions including NRG Stadium, Rice University, Arena Theatre, Smart Financial Centre, and the Houston Galleria Mall, and near corporate hubs along the I-10 Energy Corridor. The hotel offers 43,000 square feet of event space, anchored by the 9,336-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which divides into eight sections and can host up to 880 seated guests or 1,100 for a reception, and the 14,794-square-foot Grand Pavilion, which accommodates up to 1,300 seated guests or 1,725 for a reception. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are available to help coordinate weddings, including ethnic and military ceremonies, and every meeting room and event venue includes complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests can dine at the hotel's restaurant or grab coffee at its in-house Starbucks, and unwind in the indoor/outdoor heated swimming pools or the fitness center between events. Valet and self-parking accommodate up to 1,000 cars, making the property an easy-to-reach reception venue in Houston.

• Spaces for 800 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Hotel

Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel sits in Northwest Houston along the 610 Loop, just minutes from The Heights, The Galleria, Memorial City Mall, and Karbach Brewing Co. The hotel offers 15,000 square feet of versatile event space suited to meetings, celebrations, and bridal gatherings, anchored by its Grand Ballroom — the hotel's largest venue — which hosts up to 800 guests. On-site amenities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and Ella's Table Restaurant & Bar, serving classic American cuisine.

• Spaces for 10-600 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 15 Hotels
• 14 Meeting Spaces

Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District sits steps from the METRORail Red Line in Houston's Texas Medical Center area, connected to the Texas Medical Center by a direct skybridge and within walking distance of several medical centers. A complimentary shuttle serves destinations within two miles, including the Museum District, Houston Zoo, and Rice Village, and the hotel is less than five miles from NRG Stadium, Daikin Park, and Toyota Center. The hotel provides wedding services and 13 event rooms, anchored by the Grand Ballroom, a 5,605-square-foot space that accommodates up to 600 guests. Additional salons, conference rooms, and boardrooms offer flexible configurations for meetings, galas, and wedding receptions of varying sizes. Guests and event attendees can dine at Main & Green for breakfast and lunch or CURATE for happy hour and dinner, and upgraded stays include access to the M Club lounge for breakfast, drinks, and snacks in a redesigned lobby setting.

• Spaces for 20-700 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 21 Hotels
• 21 Meeting Spaces

Houston Marriott North sits in North Houston close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with a complimentary shuttle connecting guests straight from their flight. The hotel has been recently renovated, refreshing its guest rooms alongside 17,582 square feet of event space spread across 20 meeting rooms. For larger gatherings, the Texas Ballroom anchors the hotel's event program, with banquet seating for up to 400 guests and room for receptions of up to 700 — making it suited to weddings, galas, and conferences alike. A collection of smaller salons and boardrooms, including the Salon suites and rooms named for Texas cities like Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, round out the property for breakout sessions, rehearsal dinners, or more intimate gatherings. Couples planning a wedding can work with a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner and enjoy touches like a private venue entrance and complimentary parking on their event day. Beyond its event spaces, the hotel offers on-site dining at The DEN, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, and free high-speed Wi-Fi, with easy access to The Woodlands and downtown Houston for guests extending their stay.