Bluebonnets, tulips, and magnolia light up the hills of Houston come spring, but this city boasts a brilliant display of flowers, both wild and landscaped, year-round.
Arguably, your venue will have the largest impact on the overall aesthetic of your event. From industry giants with valet service and an extensive approved vendors network to a private historic estate that you can dress up to the nines, garden wedding venues are getting a makeover with Giggster.
Your wedding budget doesn't have to be jeopardized, either! Our prices are always affordable so that you can set the scene, Pinterest-style, without creating a debt you'll spend a lifetime together repaying.
Ready to find a venue that's the complete package? The Giggster app will help you finalize a flower-forward event space that your friends and family will adore almost as much as you.
If you’re interested in booking a property where flowers are the focal point, you’ve come to the right place. When it comes to a unique venue where it feels like spring has always sprung, no one does it better than us.
Nothing pairs better with lush landscaping than a sunset over the water. Our selection of estates is full of foliage and private shores, culminating in the most serene ceremony and reception space you can imagine.
Public garden courtyards are for couples seeking some extra grandeur on their big day. With winding pathways between stunning architectural pieces, trickling fountains, and garden pavilions, they are sure to have a high visual impact. The perfect ceremony and cocktail hour space that could be paired with any of our top Houston wedding reception venues.
Historic homes are the small wedding solution for those who still want a ball-inspired affair. Full of charming character, you can greet your guests on the garden terrace for some outdoor “I dos” before retiring to the living quarters for dinner and dancing.
Urban backyard gardenscapes show you that a prime location doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your dream of green hues and pastel blooms. These downtown Houston beauties are perfect for micro weddings, with luxurious lounge seating and string lights abound—A.K.A. the perfect reception ambiance.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: The Giggster app is the key to a picturesque soiree on your wedding day. With 15 wedding ceremony and reception spaces rooted in nature, we’d recommend a visit to our site stat.
Hassle-Free Booking: We know you’ve been dreaming of this day for a long time! Use our easy search functions to find exactly what you’re looking for without all the drama. And just because your wedding vision is fit for royalty doesn’t mean you need to trade in your crown jewels to afford it! With gorgeous garden venues costing as little as $40/hour, your guests will be none the wiser.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Sometimes a little bit of leeway is all you need. As long as your wedding is more than two days from the date of booking, you can cancel and make changes to your booking for a whole 24 hours.
Platform Protections: It’s easier to enjoy true beauty when you’re not worried about disruptions, damage, and liability—and that’s a fact. Protect yourself and your peace by adding one of our premium plans to the rental of stunning spaces like Lovely Garden for Events.
“Knowledge is power” is more than just a common phrase—it’s the backbone of successful event planning. The more you know about Houston, TX, heading into your wedding, the better equipped you’ll be to deal with anything crazy that comes up along the way:
Advantages
Is good food at the top of your priority list? Houston is known for its diverse and prolific culinary scene.
The downtown core boasts an energetic nightlife scene, before for bachelor/bachelorette parties or after parties after the wedding winds down.
Houston is located in close proximity to Texas’s other major cities, and is well-connected to each with public transit, making it easy for out-of-town guests to make their way to you.
Disadvantages
Parking is a nightmarish chore. Between a lack of spots in busy places and high hourly rates, you’re probably best to avoid travelling around in a personal vehicle.
Traffic is also terrible, in case you needed another reason to leave the car at home.
The event industry may be thriving, but fees for vendors are through the roof! Expect to pay a heck of a lot for everything from your catering service to your security hire if you’re not willing to shop around.
Sometimes the key to finding the perfect venue is to stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Here are some classic, country-style venues in Houston that have the natural beauty of Texas on full display.
Farmhouse Fancy – A Slice of Country Life. How about some serious acreage to spread out with all your guests? Your various timeline events from getting ready to a sparkler exit can meander throughout these rolling hills, with hedges and gardens galore. Better yet, you may find anything from wildflower fields to poolside ceremony chuppahs accenting the estate.
Multi-Purpose Event Halls – The Service Specialists. These bright open spaces represent a tried and true wedding venue choice with a modern twist. Twinkling lights, floral displays, and cobblestone paths will delight everyone during the daylight portion of your event. Then, you can carry your whimsical garden decor inside for a reception in more comfortable conditions. Plus, you have a built-in bad weather plan, which can be a blessing when southern storms and heat waves start acting up.
Magnificent Mansions – Lush and Lavish. Do you wish you could jet set off to Europe and celebrate your nuptials abroad? These multi-story Spanish colonial houses are where “old world” meets “fairytale princess”. Frankly, they belong in home and garden magazines with their ivy-clad pergolas, curving iron staircases, grand halls, and crystal chandeliers. Trust us when we say your wedding portraits will have everyone’s jaws dropping.
Fleshing out all the little details of your special day is a surefire way to have an amazing experience. As you create your pre-wedding checklist, here are some pro planning tips to assist you:
Give your Venue a Test Run – Various events leading up to your wedding day, like a tea party, bridal shower, or intimate rehearsal dinner, are the perfect opportunity. Especially where natural spaces are concerned, the landscape and overall aesthetic of a space can vary from season to season, month to month. For example, will you have hedges dotted with the pastel tea roses or a bright burst of azaleas in all your photos?
Build a Dreamy Dance Floor – If you want your reception to be filled with fairytale whimsy, this is where you should focus your energy. Maybe you want to bring in plank flooring so heels won’t sink, warm string lighting to create ambiance, or bring in a string quartet to lead you through your first waltz in the courtyard.
Write Some Overly Romantic Vows – A garden ceremony calls for some flowery language, so why not tell your love story in a way that has guests tearing up and hanging onto your every word? You could even display them in calligraphy script on your signage or programs.
Have a Stem Bar Instead of Favors – Did you know you can hire mobile florists to make boutonnières and corsages on the spot to spruce up your guests' get-ups? We can’t think of a more fitting way to say thank you for attending a garden affair.
When you start to break down the full list of wedding expenses, financial anxiety related to payments can run high. Besides choosing a rental at a reasonable cost, here are some things you can do to keep your garden wedding budget in check.
Cut back on your floral budget.
It’s one of the biggest advantages of a garden venue, after all. Bridal bouquets and a sweetheart table spray are really all you need to make your whole event feel like it’s bursting with whimsical blooms. Pro tip: chat with your venue about the possibility of sourcing your flowers on site.
Bulk up the impact of your florals with potted plants.
Hanging baskets of flowers and ferns that are big and luscious can be turned on their side to create a floral pathway up the ceremony aisle, a backdrop for your vow exchange, or hung like chandeliers above tables. Plus, they are far cheaper than cut stem arrangements of the same size.
Choose a Venue that Includes an Indoor Space or Tent Rental for Your Reception.
Even if you plan on an alfresco dinner and dancing the night away in the open air, you’re going to want an inclement weather plan up your sleeve, and the less money you have to spend on contingencies, the better.
A garden wedding is always in season! If you want your event to be utterly breathtaking, you can’t do better than a property from the Giggster app, where guests will be delighted by an elegant array of blossoms and exceptional service.
