The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park 1100 Bagby Street • Houston • TX 77002
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DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Valentine’s Day Express Weddings
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park offers express wedding ceremonies on Friday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, 10am–6pm including:
- Option 1 ($75): 30-minute ceremony, vow renewal, or proposal at the Bandstand or Jane Ellen's Tree
- Option 2 ($150): 30-minute ceremony or vow renewal at the 1891 St. John Church with music and a champagne toast
Couples must obtain a Harris County marriage license approximately 3–4 days in advance for legally recognized marriages. Contact the venue for more details.
The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park offers the lowest facility rentals in Downtown Houston! Contact the venue for more details.
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $165–3,850/event
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Day of week
- Space reserved
- Event duration
St. John Church | 65 guests | $1,650–2,750 (4-hour rental)
Bandstand | Expansive | $275–495 (2-hour rental, plus $135–245 each additional hour)
Jane Ellen's Tree | 50 guests | $275–385 (2-hour rental, plus $135–190 each additional hour)
Staiti Garden | 100 guests | $275–385 (2-hour rental, plus $135–190 each additional hour)
Connally Plaza | 250 seated, 300 reception | $1,100–2,750 (4-hour rental)
Bagby Street Front Patio | 150 guests | $165–275 (1-hour rental)
U.S.S. Houston Monument | 200 guests | $500–1,100 (4-hour rental)
Kellum-Noble House | 8 seated dinner, 45 cocktail, 100 indoor/outdoor reception | $1,650–3,850 (4-hour rental)
Tea Room | 50 seated dinner, 80 reception | $220–275 (1-hour rental)
Museum Gallery | 200 guests, reception only | $1,100–2,750 (4–8-hour rental)
The couple is responsible for providing one-day event insurance.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 1000 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 200 | 3000 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 1000 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 70. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 6am–midnight.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Chapel / Church / Temple
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Museum
- Park
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Lagoon / Pond
- Landscaped Grounds
- Park
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