Top Texas Gala Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Meeting Spaces

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa is an all-suite hotel in Midland, Texas, offering large work desks, free high-speed internet, spa-like bathrooms, and smart TVs with streaming capability. Guests also have access to a complimentary hot breakfast, a patio area with a pool and fire pit, a bar lounge with TVs, and a fitness center. The hotel's event hall offers over 2,500 square feet of functional, modern space suited to meetings, training classes, weddings, and family gatherings. The main event room can be divided into two smaller breakout rooms, giving planners flexibility to size the space to a group. Access to a variety of local catering companies and event planners is available for weddings and other private events. The hotel is located within a five-mile radius of major Permian Basin employers including Chevron, OXY, EOG Resources, and Plains All American, making it a convenient base for corporate meetings and business travel.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Lake Conroe's Bentwater Golf and Country Club is HOUSTON'S PREMIER GATED WATERFRONT GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB. Our 1,400-acre master-planned community, which is nestled along 12.5 miles of Lake Conroe shoreline, provides one of the most breathtaking backdrops for living in the greater Houston area. Bentwater is perfectly situated between two breathtaking, protected natural environments – the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe and the 160,000-acre Sam Houston National Forest – and offers a lifestyle that is both relaxed and vibrant. Bentwater's residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with the convenience of every "creature comfort" within minutes of the community's 24-hour manned entry. The resort is anchored by a stately Country Club that features 54 holes of championship golf, a 10,000 square foot Fitness Center, Day Spa, Racquet Club, Guest Villas, Yacht Club, Marina, and the highly acclaimed, ultra private, all-green Grand Pines Golf Club. Residents and visitors to Bentwater benefit from being in close proximity to world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor recreation, health care, and Bush Intercontinental Airport, which is one of the nation's busiest international travel hubs. As a result of Bentwater's uniquely beautiful natural surroundings and exquisite offering of amenities, it has become the premier waterfront wedding and special event venue on Lake Conroe. Image of a Special Event Bentwater provides an ideal setting as well as all of the resources required to host nearly any type of special event with resounding success. From rehearsal dinners to birthday parties, company holiday parties, anniversaries, and everything in between, Bentwater's Special Event & Culinary Team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. In addition to our main Clubhouse, which is surrounded by two 18-hole golf courses, and our stunning Yacht Club, which overlooks five miles of open water, both venues provide a unique setting that is sure to satisfy your every need. All of our fully furnished Guest Villas are located within Bentwater's gates and offer a variety of room types and amenities for convenient overnight accommodations.

• Spaces for 30 Guests

• Spaces for 80 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests

• Spaces for 1,000-4,000 Guests
• 1 Convention Center

Midland County Horseshoe Arena, Pavilion & Amphitheater is a 100-acre event complex in Midland, Texas, at the heart of the Permian Basin. Open since 2006, the venue describes itself as the place "Where the Permian Basin Gathers to Celebrate," having hosted more than 3,000 events and welcomed over 2 million guests. The complex centers on a 1,000+ seat indoor arena and one of Texas' largest covered pavilions, giving it the scale to host everything from concerts, rodeos, and monster truck events to trade shows, conventions, and expos. The Pavilion spans nearly 60,000 square feet and can be configured into three separate halls, Hall A, Hall B, and Hall S, to suit events of different sizes. The Horseshoe has served as the long-running home of the Permian Basin International Oil Show, Permian Basin Comic Con, and Roseland Oil & Gas Expos, among other recurring regional events. For multi-day gatherings, the venue offers on-site RV hook-ups and livestock stalls, along with a dedicated events team that works with clients through the planning process.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

Built more than a century ago in downtown Austin, the Byrne-Reed House is a restored Texas vernacular residence that now serves as the headquarters of Humanities Texas. Designed by architect Charles H. Page, the house was renovated over the course of a year following nearly a decade of planning, and the restoration went on to earn eleven architectural awards along with coverage in Texas Architect, Humanities Magazine, Preservation, and Old House Journal. The house's first floor offers roughly 2,600 square feet of gracious public space, including an entrance foyer, dining room, gallery, and living room, all centered on the Julius and Suzan Glickman Room. A 1,000-square-foot wraparound porch and east and south terraces extend the setting outdoors, while a second-floor library adds further character. A catering kitchen, elevator, and large restrooms round out the building, which is ADA accessible with parking available. The Byrne-Reed House has hosted teacher workshops and Humanities Texas's annual Holiday Book Fair, reflecting its role as a gathering place for the community as well as the organization's own offices.

• Spaces for 130 Guests

• Spaces for 12-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

The Red Oak Municipal Center is a municipal event facility in Red Oak, Texas, offering space for weddings, celebrations, and meetings. Its main hall, the RP Ballroom, accommodates up to 250 guests and features 18-foot ceilings, chandeliers, and a wall of windows overlooking the surrounding green space. Beyond the RP Ballroom, the Municipal Center offers several smaller rooms, including the Regan Room, Pitts Room, and Room A, sized for gatherings from a few dozen guests down to more intimate parties. Rentals include tables and chairs set for the room's capacity, with add-on options such as a dance floor, projector, and microphone available for events that call for them.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 800 Guests

• Spaces for 75-200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Historic Spaces

Milltown Historic District sits in the center of New Braunfels, Texas, next to the historic Faust Street Bridge on the Guadalupe River. The property offers two distinct venues for weddings and private events. The Grande Ballroom, once a hotel in the 1920s, brings a New Orleans-inspired atmosphere to the Texas Hill Country with gas lighting, chandeliers, and a grand staircase, and seats up to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions; its covered courtyard adds space for a cocktail hour. The Gallery, formerly a 1920s general store, is Milltown's smaller and more rustic venue, with a high beamed ceiling, string lighting, and a landscaped courtyard with a stone arch, seating up to 75 guests. Both venues include day-of staff, a caterer's pantry, and ADA-compliant access, and each connects to Milltown's five on-site cabins, which together sleep up to 36 guests and are used for dressing space or overnight accommodations. Ample on-site parking rounds out the property, which is open year-round with tours available by appointment.

Hotel Swexan offers event spaces for your next celebration in Dallas, Texas.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

The New Braunfels Civic & Convention Center is a City of New Braunfels facility offering more than 50,000 square feet of versatile event space, from industry conventions and trade shows to weddings and banquets. Its open-concept layout includes a column-free Exhibit Hall spanning 11,780 square feet, with polished concrete floors, a 2,342-square-foot stage, and adjacent dressing rooms, loading dock, and commercial kitchen — well suited to trade shows and large corporate or social events. The 9,298-square-foot Ballroom offers elegant wood flooring, a 324-square-foot stage, and built-in audio/visual, making it a fitting setting for weddings, receptions, and conferences. For smaller gatherings, five flexible Garden Rooms can be booked individually or combined into 3,486 square feet of space, each overlooking a private Courtyard suited to team-building sessions, meeting breaks, or family celebrations. Every reservation includes setup of tables and chairs, planning support, on-site staff throughout the event, free WiFi, and free parking, with select rooms also offering kitchen access and a landscaped courtyard with party lights.

• Spaces for 200 Guests