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On WeddingWire since 2008

Shirley Acres is an all-inclusive wedding venue situated in North Houston, Texas. Deeply rooted in a tradition of hospitality, the team here believes in treating guests like family. The original owners, Ralph and Lou Shirley, resided on the property and hosted many family events and weddings there. The tradition of celebrating weddings here has now been passed down to Bob and Karla Shirley. Authentic Southern charm is apparent throughout this family-run country venue.

Facilities and Capacity

These 21 acres of land overflow with trees and boast magnificent scenic views. This location features both indoor and outdoor reception areas, providing couples with opportunities to personalize their big day. Shirley Acres can accommodate up to 400 guests throughout its three event spaces. The Courtyard allows guests to be swept into a fairytale experience through twinkling lights and blossoming flowers. The Garden Room, a bright and spacious ballroom, lends elegance to any event held here. The wide picture windows look out over a vibrant landscape. The Pavilion is the rustic haven of this venue, ensuring an intimate and personal atmosphere for any event. A guesthouse with four bedrooms is centrally located on the property. For those out-of-town guests, this cozy location is the perfect home away from home. Here, everyone will have their own space to get ready and celebrate with one another.

Services Offered

All of the event rooms at this venue can accommodate any music services you require, from DJs to live bands. All the necessary equipment can also be provided. The professional event coordinators can work with your chosen musicians to ensure everything is perfect. They can offer support through every step of your big day. They are passionate about giving you and your guests the highest level of attention and will strive to ensure that no detail is overlooked. This experienced staff will help take care of the necessities on the day in order to make your wedding as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Shirley Acres provides the following services for wedding events:

  • On-site catering
  • Bar service
  • Vendor referrals
  • In-house floral design
  • Valet services
  • DJ

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Pricing information

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4.7 out of 5 rating
61 Reviews
  • Quality of service
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.7 out of 5 rating
88% Recommended by couples
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, gorgeous and all services they provide were awesome! Food was top notch!

Shirley Acres provides most of the services you need as a package. Makes the event less hassle, less stress and more affordable. Luckily, all the services they provide were top notch!!! Florist, Caterer, DJ, Cake, Venue and coordinator!! Fabulous experience!!!
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Mary H. Sent on 01/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement Ceremony

Completely grateful and blessed for all the efforts flexibility, and work helping us throw together and elopement ceremony in a matter of a couple of weeks. I truly cannot say enough good things about the entire staff and the owner, Mr. Bob Shirley. I am at loss of words. Thank you just doesn't seem enough.
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Patricia U. Sent on 04/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Customer Service and Detail planning

Look no further. This staff / venue property have the Ritz Carlton customer level experience in all aspects of wedding planning, facilitating, and executing the event. The food and decor was beyond expectation. I can not say enough about the food - which was exceptional and unusual, compared to large group catering in general. Hire these people and don't bother shopping around. You will be absolutely delighted.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Real Weddings

Joy & Diego
16 photos · 11/30/2022
Lizeth & Aaron
16 photos · 10/22/2022
Melissa & Richard
15 photos · 10/10/2020

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
C. Baron Photography C. Baron Photography Wedding Photographers

It is always a pleasure to photograph an event at Shirley Acres! We know our clients will be taken care of with all of the services offered at their facility.

DJ Dave Productions DJ Dave Productions Wedding DJs

Beautiful venue to work at, we have enjoyed working Shirley Acres over the years.

Chamber Music Unlimited Chamber Music Unlimited Wedding Musicians

Great venue. Beautiful and love it when my musicians played at Shirley Acres

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Shirley Acres frequently asked questions

Shirley Acres includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Shirley Acres includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The space offered by Shirley Acres for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Garden
Shirley Acres offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Shirley Acres offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Shirley Acres offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Shirley Acres offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Shirley Acres is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.

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