11 Best Wedding Venues on the Gulf Coast
If you're dreaming of a gorgeous wedding in Texas, the state's Gulf Coast could be the answer to your prayers. It offers a 350-mile-long stretch of sandy beaches, not to mention lots of things to do and see—and, of course, a great selection of wedding venues that are on or near the water. Don't just imagine warm sand and soft breezes—check out these places and experience Texas' coastal region for yourself.
Sea Star Base Galveston
Galveston, TX
Style: Stunning waterfront venue boasting a modern outdoor chapel and the stylish Commodore Room, outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame ocean views—plus, rental fees go toward maintaining educational and community programs.
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Beneath the Oaks Venue
Midfield, Texas
Fab Features: 150-acre venue outside of Blessing with hundreds of massive Texas oak trees, a pecan and olive orchard, a grape vineyard, and a privately owned turf farm • exchange vows under the canopy of Oaks of inside the chapel • complete with on-site accommodations to keep your guests entertained all weekend long
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Springs in Angleton | Sycamore Hall
Angleton, TX
Style: Charming wooden A-frame gazebo sets the stage for gorgeous outdoor ceremonies
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Kemah Gardens
Kemah, TX
Style: Ultra-private venue and B&B nestled on four pastoral acres, where vows are exchanged under a handmade vintage arbor at the pond's edge and receptions flow in and out of a climate-controlled, open-sided wooden pavilion surrounded by manicured lawns.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $
Events @ The Tasting Room
Galveston, Texas
Style: Eclectic venue in the historic Falstaff Brewery Building with penthouse-like patio atop the 80-foot-high building with panoramic views of Texas' Treasure Isle.
Catering: In-house, Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Beauty and the Beach - Crystal Beach Weddings
Bolivar Peninsula, TX
Style: Beachfront wedding venue with a fully functional lighthouse, on-site accommodations, and panoramic views.
Catering: BYOPrice: $
The Gates on Main Street
La Porte, TX
Style: Elegant, romantic venue with a Tuscan flair nestled in the heart of La Porte’s Historic District and boasting a modern ballroom with crystal chandeliers.
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Centurion Palace
League City, TX
Style: Breathtaking venue with an opulent ballroom and the extensive Corinthian “Garden of Dreams,” with a rose and lantern-lined aisle, European-style fountains, and a white wrought-iron gazebo for magical “I do"s.
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Courtyard at Gaslight Square
Corpus Christi, TX
Style: Urban oasis in Corpus Christi with Old World charm, highlighted by wrought-iron gates, stained-glass windows, and glowing Edison lights.
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Lasker Inn - Wedding and Event Venue
Galveston, Texas
Style: Historic, two-story Greek Revival mansion, gardens, and quaint chapel on an island.
Price: $$
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