Top La Porte Venues

• Spaces for 700-1,000 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The over 15,000 square foot event center, which is located on the 2nd Floor of Bayou Place in Downtown Houston, provides a top event space in the heart of Houston's Theater District for everyone from brides to businesses. Guests of The Ballroom are treated to a spectacular backdrop of the Houston skyline and the flexibility to create an open-air ambiance thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping balconies. The Ballroom is a full-service event facility that offers a variety of services to make event planning and production simple for clients. The Ballroom is well equipped to accommodate huge corporate functions, fantasy weddings, and other social events, but it is also capable of responding to the nuances of the most intimate gatherings. It was designed with the guest experience in mind. Whether you are working with a third-party vendor or our in-house staff, The Ballroom will bring your vision to life by seeing it through to completion. The Ballroom can accommodate over 1,000 people and was built to maximize the possibilities for your event with over 15,000 square feet of adjustable space. The enormous Ballroom, draped in rich navy velvet drapes, gives itself to both elegant and contemporary settings. The Ballroom, at its fullest, can hold seated receptions for 700 guests with a small stage and dance floor, or a cocktail reception for 1000+ attendees. The one-of-a-kind event space is ideal for major business events, fundraising galas, and even the most lavish weddings. The Ballroom may be divided into smaller sections for a variety of social events, birthday celebrations, and even business board meetings. The Ballroom's vast indoor space allows the unique downtown facility to function as an all-weather, all-season venue with a view, and our adaptable space has been intelligently built to handle gatherings of various sizes.

An authentic scratch kitchen, a blend of Italian, French and American cuisine. With midcentury classy layout, perfect for your special occasion, private event, corporae business meeting, birthday party, graduation party, baby shower or wedding reception. With full bar and great craft cocktail choices we will cater to your next event and create memorable moments.

• Spaces for 170-1,000 Guests
• 2 Theaters
• 2 Event Spaces

The Hobby Center provides a perfect setting for performances and personal events, and our staff is highly qualified to help make your event a successful and memorable one.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Make your wedding reception a memorable and extraordinary occasion by hosting it at the historic Julia Ideson Building of the Houston Public Library! The historic Julia Ideson Building, located in the heart of the city, is distinguished by its distinctive and elegant Spanish architecture, which stands out among the glass contemporary buildings that surround it. As you walk through the doors of this 1926 structure, you are transported back in time to a different Houston. Walking through the building's reflective Spanish-brick floors, up the grand staircase, through the Tudor Gallery surrounded by large marble pillars, through the Reading Room with its original wooden fixtures, through a one-of-a-kind exhibit room showcasing some of the Library's archival collection, and then looking up at the breathtakingly gold and vibrantly colored wood flowers on the ceiling, you can sense the sophisticated grandeur and history of the building. The Julia Ideson Building, with its exceptional romantic spaces and corridors with high-arched windows, as well as its artwork, makes it the ideal destination setting for weddings and other special occasions. Create your own personal moment in history in this building, and it will be something you remember for the rest of your life.

The Event Place is a medium-sized multi-purpose indoor event venue centrally located near the northside of one of Houston’s oldest neighborhoods at 508 James St. Houston, TX 77009. Whether your needs center on a small to medium sized private wedding, an elegant Sweet Sixteen or Quinceañera, boutique gala, fashion/product launch showcase or corporate-networking social. The Event Place is dedicated to providing clients with an ideal venue to host their most memorable events in an open canvas atmosphere. The TEP Golden Team are always delighted to assist their clients with creating and coordinating memorable events at this historic "hidden gem"!

Boasting 9,000 square feet of function facilities, Blossom Hotel Houston has a multi-functional event venue level dedicated to business conferences of all different disciplines and industries. Our main conference hall, the Luna Ballroom, and Pre-Function Space is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities and can accommodate up to 250 people. The hotel also offers nine additional event spaces with flexible floor plans to tailor the needs of your event. For signature weddings crafted with artistic flair, Blossom Houston features an array of settings to ensure the wedding event of your dreams. All meetings, weddings and special events at Blossom are elevated by the extraordinary culinary skills of our catering chefs. Our team brings creativity to each dish, delivering a winning combination of elegant, creative cuisine and uncompromising service for all types of gatherings large or small. To learn more about our function space and planning services for your special event in Houston, please contact one of our planning specialists to start planning your gathering today.

• Spaces for 500-800 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 5 Event Spaces

Surrounded by Houston's Downtown skyline, the Petroleum Club of Houston has a long history of providing an atmosphere of unsurpassed elegance and style. Breathtaking views from the 35th floor will bestow upon your guests an evening full of classic sophistication and illustrious memories. Whether your special day includes an intimate setting for 50 guests or a grand affair for 250 guests, our professional and experienced staff can assist you in personalized menu planning for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and many more wedding celebrations. Allow us to be a part of your special wedding celebration! LUXURY IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON!

• Spaces for 150-3,700 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Located in Houston's Bayou Place Entertainment Complex, this incredible space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. Less than a mile from the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Bayou Music Center accommodates from 200 to 3,000 guests. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don't have to! With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, this unique 27,138 square-foot venue will exceed the expectations of even the most discerning guest. In addition to a large and versatile Music Hall, a spacious lobby and an exclusive VIP Lounge are available for daytime meetings, cocktail receptions, pre-show parties and more!

• Spaces for 120-2,500 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 3 Landmarks

Experience events on the wild side! Whether it’s a cocktail reception, meeting, corporate picnic, wedding reception, or any occasion for 10 to 2500+ guests, the Houston Zoo offers a variety of unique events venues and untamed ideas to set your party apart from the herd. The Houston Zoo offers unique gathering spaces where groups, large and small, can have interactive and memorable experiences with colleagues, friends or loved ones, for any type of occasion. Whichever venue you choose, the event specialists at the Houston Zoo will work to bring your dream visions to life.

• Spaces for 30-150 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

With over 10,000 restaurants in Houston, finding a place to dine for special occasions is stressful. At Brennan’s, we create memorable dining experiences in both a la carte and private dining so you can worry less and enjoy the occasion as much as your guests. Since our 1967 opening as a sister restaurant to the world-famous Commander's Palace in New Orleans, Brennan's of Houston has evolved into the city's premier destination for memorable dining served with true Southern hospitality. From the reservationist to the waiters, chefs and every associate behind the scenes, our team is focused on the highest standard of excellence and equally dedicated to creating enduring memories of snapshots in time: the sealing of business deals, wedding proposals, joyful celebrations, and the marking of significant milestones along life's way.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

A BEAUTIFUL DESTINATION VENUE ON 6 ACRES OF LAND IN ALVIN, TX. Morgan Falls is an award-winning, private destination venue. There's exclusive outdoor and indoor space for your upscale wedding. The Morgan Falls is named after the City's Founder, Alvin Morgan who incorporated in 1893. The facility has been in the community since 2014. In 2017 the Cox Family who helped host and plan weddings since 1994 took ownership and renovated the property.

From intimate gatherings to signature celebrations, The Parlor at Hawthorne offers a warm, versatile backdrop that honors its historic charm while providing you with every modern amenity. Each event is uniquely tailored. Whether a bridal shower, cocktail reception, or corporate dinner, we will ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 1,500 Guests

Located in the heart of the Washington Ave Arts District, Silver Street is an arts and event complex featuring a 20,000 sq ft event space and 68 creative studios. Whether you're hosting a corporate event or social celebration, Silver Street Studio is the perfect blank canvas to bring your ideas to life.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We Enjoy Celebrating Special Occasions Houston's Most Up-to-Date Event Venue In Houston, there are 25 acres of lovely outdoor space! Our goal is to assist you in making your special day precisely what you want, when you want it. We would be delighted to host your lovely occasion. Houston's newest event venue is Starshine Texas! We are unusual in that we have three separate places where you may hold your event! We have a huge selection of tables, 300 Chiavari chairs, mirror and lantern centerpieces, and white or black linens to choose from (see Amenities & Services for more detail). Take a peek at our various alternatives below! We also have a guest home on the site that can accommodate up to 12 visitors for overnight stays! Space in the Lodge Do you want to do something indoors? Our 10,000 square foot cabin is ideal for your ceremony and celebration. You can choose to host your wedding in front of a gorgeous wall of windows overlooking the lake or in front of our stone brick fireplace. Whatever your vision is, we are confident that we can make it a reality! Courtyard Space Do you want to hold your ceremony outside? How about our magnificent courtyard, complete with lush green grass? Next to our real Greek statue gazebo, your wedding party will seem opulent! We also have a large stage nearby that would be perfect for a live band! Beach Space There are three Tiki huts and a Tiki bar within walking distance of the lake! Do you want to form a band? Do not worry, we have got a lovely wood terrace right on the shore. There is no better spot to have a Luau than Starshine Texas!

• Spaces for 800-1,200 Guests

Welcome to Citadel - Houston’s Premier Luxury Special Events Venue. At Citadel, we host a variety of special events including weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, galas, proms and other social events! Located just minutes from Downtown and the Museum District, Citadel Houston offers 25,000 square feet of elegantly furnished indoor space, as well as beautifully landscaped outdoor patios and gardens that make for a perfect outdoor event venue. As a full-service event venue, we provide everything you need so you can focus on enjoying your special day. From our award-winning culinary team to our imported Italian marble floors, every aspect of your event will leave your guests in awe. We invite you to take a tour of The Citadel. Our staff is looking forward to helping you plan the perfect event!

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Host your next event on Rice's campus amid world-class art. The Moody Center for the Arts offers over 6 flexible spaces in a creative modern atmosphere, making it an ideal location for cocktail parties, seated dinners, corporate breakfasts and luncheons, executive retreats, business meetings, academic seminars, film screenings, and lectures. To learn more, please email moodyevents@rice.edu.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We are Brandon and Nicole White, the owners of BienVenue Events. We are extremely excited to bring a space where people can celebrate, collaborate, entertain and network to the NE Houston Area. We are both Army Veterans and have traveled and lived all over, but decided to settle down in Houston with our 3 children.

• Spaces for 100-900 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 6 Landmarks
• 1 Outdoor

It’s an intimate seated dinner surrounded by the brilliance of Houston Museum of Natural Science's Gems and Minerals Collection. An elegant corporate event in Houston Museum of Natural Science's state-of-the-art Wiess Energy Hall. Or a spectacular wedding reception for several hundred people held in the shadow of towering dinosaurs. With so many opportunities for creating imaginative atmospheres, the Houston Museum of Natural Science makes every event truly unforgettable. Houston Museum of Natural Science offers architecturally stunning and educationally rich spaces from which to choose in a complex that houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theater, Cockrell Butterfly Center and four floors of magnificent natural science halls and exhibits. Create the ideal environment to fit any event from 20 to 5,000 guests at Houston Museum of Natural Science. From sophisticated and dramatic to out-of-this-world, the distinctive venues at Houston Museum of Natural Science offer beautiful settings beyond compare.