PREFERRED VENUES
Preferred Venues
1940 Air Terminal Museum
1940 Air Terminal Museum
8325 Travelair Street, Houston, TX 77061
(713) 454-1940
The 1940 Air Terminal Museum is housed in the original art-deco Houston Municipal Airport building at present-day Hobby Airport. The Museum’s exhibits showcase the rich heritage of civil aviation and Houston’s aviation history. This facility also enjoys a front-row vantage point to Hobby Airport’s diverse airport operations, giving it its own private air show every day. The several spaces offered at the Museum include the Museum Grounds for outdoor events, the grand, elegant Atrium, the Starliner Theater for smaller functions, and the impressive and versatile Hangar. Events ranging in size from fewer than fifty guests to more than five hundred can be comfortably accommodated in this beautiful, fascinating, and unique venue.
The Astorian
The Astorian
2500 Summer Street, Houston, TX 77007
(832) 460-6695
The Astorian is an industrial-chic venue combining modern elements with glamorous 1920’s Art Deco design. Located in a landmark building as designated by the Houston Historical Society and providing a gorgeous, versatile space that can accommodate 400 guests, the Astorian is a perfect venue for beautiful, enchanting events.
This venue includes the following spaces:
· Ballroom: 14,000 sq. ft.
· Rooftop: 14,000 sq. ft. (opening Fall 2015)
Hermann Park Conservancy, McGovern Centennial Gardens & Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
McGovern Centennial Gardens & Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion
1500 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
713-524-5876 (Linda Black: ext. 335)
The Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion serves both as a stunning event venue and as an entryway to the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Designed by Apple store architect Peter Bohlin, and providing a breathtaking view of the Centennial Gardens, the Pavilion combines elegant design with natural beauty. This space can accommodate a seated reception for up to 200 guests, a buffet reception for up to 150, cocktail parties, meetings, and other events. The McGovern Centennial Garden also contains the Celebration Garden, a unique venue surrounded by tall hedges that create a beautiful private setting. The Celebration Garden can accommodate a seated ceremony for up to 240 guests, a seated dinner or special event for up to 220, and more for a cocktail party.
The Parador
The Parador
2021 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 529-3050
The Parador, an events facility located in the Museum District, can be rented for weddings, private parties, corporate training events, and seminars. Designated as a Texas Historical Landmark, The Parador is one of Houston’s premier social and corporate event venues. The building offers two large adjoining spaces, each with its own courtyard or garden, which can be reserved individually or used jointly to accommodate larger events.
This venue includes the following spaces:
· The Duomo: the centerpiece of The Parador. Its soaring thirty-five-foot dome, golden tones, deep-hued wood details, and adjoining garden make it a spectacular setting for any event. This space can accommodate 330 guests for a wedding ceremony, 252 for a seated dinner (220 with a dancefloor), or 300 for a cocktail reception.
· The Cloister: a quaint, idyllic, space with an adjoining private courtyard. It provides the perfect setting for more intimate events with understated elegance. This space can accommodate 180 guests for a wedding ceremony, 200 for a seated dinner (160 with a dancefloor), or 250 for a cocktail reception.
· The Gardens: a tranquil, picturesque outdoor setting. This space can accommodate 275 guests for a wedding ceremony, 150 for a seated dinner, or 300 for a cocktail reception.
River Oaks Garden Club
River Oaks Garden Club, Forum of Civics (Historic Building)
2503 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 523-2483
The River Oaks Garden Club Forum of Civics has a perfect palate for sophisticated charm and classic elegance. Built in 1910 and owned by the River Oaks Garden Club since 1942, the Forum of Civics building is of recognized historical significance and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It encompasses the ideal foundation for those seeking an intimate wedding or celebration, all packaged with gorgeous gardens and versatile interiors. The space includes a room inside the building that can accommodate seating for up to 100 guests or reception for 150 and outdoor spaces that can accommodate seating and receptions for up to 200.
Silver Street Studios
Silver Street Studios
2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 589-8650
Silver Street Studios is an arts and event complex that includes 70 creative studios and a 20,000-square-foot gallery that can be used for wedding receptions, private parties, and other events. The gallery is able to accommodate functions of various size and style with ease, making it an incredibly versatile space that can be tailored to suit any event excellently.
