Wedding Planner

Updated: August 11, 2004

Your guide to Houston's wedding resources, from florists and dress shops to reception sites and photographers.

On this page:Ceremony and Reception Sites, Rehearsal Dinner Sites, Hair Salons and Day Spas, Bridal Shops, Tuxedo Shops, Florists, Photographers & DJs, Limousines, Bakeries, Jewelers.

Ceremony and Reception Sites

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Lovett Inn
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    501 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    The inn's elegant gazebo forms the perfect backdrop for your special garden wedding.

  2. 2 Rockefeller Hall
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    3620 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

    Historic Memorial Heights area special events space for business functions, weddings and glamorous events.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Of Course Event Planning By Harold Kelly
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    1701 California Street, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    From the simple to the sublime, leave the food (and other details) to this highly lauded caterer and event planning specialist.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hidden Oaks Bed and Breakfast
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    7808 Dixie Dr, Houston, TX 77087 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Courtyard On St James Place
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    1885 Saint James Pl, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crystal Ballroom At The Rice
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    909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Derek
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    2525 W Loop Fwy S, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Plan a sophisticated urban wedding at this Galleria-area style setter. They'll even help with the planning.

  8. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended Hotel Galvez - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
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    2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    Enjoy a beautiful ceremony on the hotel's veranda overlooking the Gulf.

Rehearsal Dinner Sites

  1. 9 3 Star Rating: Average Downtown Aquarium
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    410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    The Nautilus Ballroom accommodates 450 people and has a private balcony with views of downtown Houston.

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Swinging Door
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    3818 Fm 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469 (map)

    Give out-of-towners a taste of Texas barbecue. They'll cater rehearsal dinners from 40 to 400 guests.

  3. 11 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Sam Houston Race Park
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    7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77064 (map)

    Here's one everyone will remember. The luxury suite level serves a buffet or plated dinner.

  4. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Carmelo's Italian Restaurant
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    14795 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079 (map)

    Carmelo's four private rooms can accommodate up to 350 people for rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions.

  5. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sambuca
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    909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    This popular downtown supper club has the perfect atmosphere for a night of fun before the big day.

Hair Salons and Day Spas

  1. 14 3.5 Star Rating: Average Trellis Spa
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    111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024 (map)

    The spoiled beautiful package includes a facial, massage, mani/pedi, makeup application, and lunch or dinner.

  2. 15 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bella Rinova Salon & Day Spa
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    1111-02 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sensia Studio and Japanese Day Spa
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    1711 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Spa stylists (including owner and makeup artist Cynthia Christ) are booked months in advance for wedding hair and makeup.

  4. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Norris of Houston salon and day spa
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    2033 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Specializing in wedding makeup, the spa will provide hair, makeup and other beauty essentials for your entire wedding party.

  5. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nordstrom
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    5192 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    For that wedding day glow, try the satin body glow treatment combining exfoliation, hydrotherapy and customized essential oils.

Bridal Shops

  1. 19 3 Star Rating: Average Bridal Depot
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    5200 West Loop S, Bellaire, TX 77401 (map)

  2. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bridal Discount Center
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    10800 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072 (map)

    Small bridal shop where the savvy shopper can save big.

  3. 21 1 Star Rating: Poor Alfred Angelo Bridal
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    8066 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 (map)

  4. 22 2 Star Rating: Below Average David's Bridal
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    4520 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

  5. 23 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average I Do I Do
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    2005 W Gray St Ste G, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

  6. 24 3.5 Star Rating: Average Louise Blum
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    1801 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    A bridal store that carries the hottest names in wedding wear.

  7. 25 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nordstrom
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    5192 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    This quaint cafe inside Nordstrom department store offers soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and other light fare.

  8. 26 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Mia Bridal Couture
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    1958 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

Tuxedo Shops

  1. 27 3 Star Rating: Average Ventura's Formal Wear
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    102 North Loop, Houston, TX 77008 (map)

    Men's tux rentals include Perry Ellis and Ralph Lauren, with classic vests in great colors and fabrics.

  2. 28 Al's Formal Wear
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    5524 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Designer and specialty tuxedos, vests and accessories for sale or rent with locations throughout Houston.

  3. 29 Filly's Career Apparel
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    2405 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Local chain of formal wear stores providing personalized service and more than 100 styles of brand name rental tuxedos.

Florists

  1. 30 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Distinctive Floral Designs
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    1860 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Custom floral designer known for distinctive service and high-quality arrangements.

  2. 31 4 Star Rating: Recommended David Brown
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    1180 Uptown Park Blvd Ste 10, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    Chichi blossoms, buds and accessories for the style set.

  3. 32 3.5 Star Rating: Average In Bloom
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    814 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

  4. 33 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lexis Florist
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    5785 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Galleria area shop renowned for providing dramatic, custom floral arrangements for local soirees, parties and weddings.

Photographers & DJs

  1. 34 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Zontini Studios
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    1636 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

  2. 35 FlashBack Studio
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    5800 Hollister St Apt 1403, Houston, TX 77040 (map)

    Portraits for children, families, weddings, corporate events and more. Shoots black-and-white, sepia and color.

  3. 36 Texas Whirlwinds Djs
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    10 Perthuis Farms Rd, La Marque, TX 77568 (map)

  4. 37 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Yves Photography
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    5535 Memorial F310, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

    Custom wedding photography for your special day.

  5. 38 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended J Roe Studios
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    2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77009 (map)

    Captures babies and children on film with a creative, photojournalistic style. Also shoots weddings, offering online viewing and DVD albums. Serves the Greater Houston area.

Limousines

  1. 39 Discount Limousine
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    1100 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    For over 10 years, providing limos and town cars for conventions, proms, airport pick-up and more. Wedding packages available.

  2. 40 Best Limousines, Inc.
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    2323 S Voss Rd Ste 105, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Limos (with CD player), sedans, vans, buses and more. Special packages for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and casino trips.

  3. 41 A Star Limousines
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    2323 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Over 15 years experience; limos, sedans, vans and mini-buses. Staff receives ongoing safety and driving-skills training.

  4. 42 First Limousine
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    1100 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Around since 1993; limos and town cars available for conventions, proms, airport pick-up and more. Wedding packages are available.

  5. 43 1-800-Book-A-Limo
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    Multiple Locations, Houston, TX 77002 (map)

    Fleet of 5,000 cars, vans, limousines and coaches includes Lincoln Town Cars, Cadillacs and Mercedes; local or long-distance travel.

Bakeries

  1. 44 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Rustika Cafe & Bakery
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    3237 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Unique wedding cakes and tempting Mexican confections.

  2. 45 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cake Lady
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    1302 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546 (map)

  3. 46 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cake Affairs
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    5202 Bissonnet St Ste C, Bellaire, TX 77401 (map)

    Cake Affairs takes the fuss out of ordering that special occasion pastry without compromising quality or style.

  4. 47 3.5 Star Rating: Average Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
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    1527 Church St, Galveston, TX 77550 (map)

    A wedding cake from Sunflower Bakery is an island tradition.

  5. 48 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Three Brothers Bakery Of Houston
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    2040 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019 (map)

    Jewish bakery specializing in breads and custom cakes.

  6. 49 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Moeller's Bakery
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    4201 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 (map)

Jewelers

  1. 50 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average I W Marks Jewelers
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    3841 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77025 (map)

    For longtime Houstonians, the store--and the man--are synonymous with jewlery in this city.

  2. 51 3.5 Star Rating: Average Nazar's Fine Jewelry
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    5887 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

    Upscale jewelry for the posh set--or those who'd like to be in it.

  3. 52 Tiffany & Co.
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    5015 Westheimer Rd Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Home to the blue boxes that represent classic style and impeccable taste.

  4. 53 Robbins Brothers
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    6944 FM 1960 W, Houston, TX 77069 (map)

  5. 54 3.5 Star Rating: Average Zadok Jewelers
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    1749 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Expansive Galleria-area operation that appeals to an international clientele with a taste for the finer things.