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The Bell Tower on 34th

From 50 to 1,500 guests
Lauren
KARA
Tenisha
Nadin
Melinda

Recommended by 95% of couples

About this venue

The Bell Tower on 34th is one of Houston’s most established wedding venues, known for producing large, beautifully orchestrated celebrations with calm precision.

Couples choose The Bell Tower not simply for the architecture, but for the confidence that comes with an experienced team managing every element of the event. With venue, culinary, service, and production working together under one roof, the planning process becomes clearer, smoother, and far less stressful.

For many couples, the difference becomes obvious once they see how events here are actually executed.

Facilities

The Bell Tower on 34th offers multiple ceremony and reception environments designed to guide guests naturally through the evening.

Outdoor ceremonies often take place at the Waterwall, while indoor ceremonies are held in the Campanile Chapel, known for its dramatic stone architecture and cathedral-style arches.

Receptions take place in one of several grand ballrooms, including the Contessa Ballroom and the Carillon Ballroom, each designed to accommodate large celebrations comfortably while maintaining an elegant guest experience.

The property can host celebrations ranging from traditional weddings to large-scale receptions of up to 1,500 guests, with spaces intentionally designed to support the flow and pacing of a real event.

Services

The Bell Tower operates as a fully integrated venue. Rather than coordinating multiple vendors independently, couples work with a single experienced team responsible for the venue, catering, bar service, staffing, and event execution.

This structure reduces the most common sources of wedding-day stress and allows the venue team to maintain control of timing, service standards, and guest experience throughout the evening.

Services include:

  • In-house culinary team and full-service catering

  • Bar service and beverage programs

  • Professional event staff and service team

  • Tables, chairs, linens, and essential event furnishings

  • Bridal and groom preparation suites

  • Complete setup and post-event breakdown

By managing the core components of the event internally, The Bell Tower ensures that the celebration unfolds smoothly from the first guest arrival to the final send-off.

The Experience

Planning a wedding involves hundreds of decisions. The Bell Tower’s approach simplifies that process by bringing the most important elements together under one accountable team.

The result is a celebration where couples can focus on their guests and their moment — knowing the event itself is in experienced hands.

Couples interested in learning how events here actually work are encouraged to schedule a guided visit of the property.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 17 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Leith & Luis's wedding
Leith & Luis
32 photos
Karen & Hipolito's wedding
Karen & Hipolito
15 photos
Carolina & Milijan's wedding
Carolina & Milijan
53 photos
Kassidy Gunn & JD Bermudez's wedding
Kassidy Gunn & JD Bermudez
17 photos
Sinead & Logan's wedding
Sinead & Logan
30 photos
Marcus & Rachel's wedding
Marcus & Rachel
147 photos

FAQ

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the 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)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

9

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Mansion
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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 Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

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Reviews of The Bell Tower on 34th

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The venue is beautiful and consistently delivers seamless, well-executed weddings thanks to attentive, highly organized staff and day-of coordination. Guests raved about the exceptional food and smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The team handles details and stress so couples can relax, with reasonable pricing for the quality.

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The venue is beautiful and consistently delivers seamless, well-executed weddings thanks to attentive, highly organized staff and day-of coordination. Guests raved about the exceptional food and smooth transitions between ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The team handles details and stress so couples can relax, with reasonable pricing for the quality.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 185 reviews
Google
4.8/5 1419 reviews
K
Katherine Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST venue and team

This is the most beautiful venue with the most incredible staff. Our wedding was seamless and exactly what we wanted. I worked with Damaris as my day of coordinator and venue contact. She was so responsive, thorough, and made me stress free. The food was also incredible! We got so many compliments on it being the best food our guests had ever had at a wedding. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 11/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bell Tower Wedding of my dreams

Our wedding experience was perfect and that was in large part due to Bell Towers service. We partnered with Lisa who labored to make certain that we had the wedding we envisioned as well as an experience that was as seamless as we expected. Day and night Lisa made herself available so that details were as we instructed. She kept a watchful eye on our wedding requirements throughout the entire process which helped notice potential errors. Lisa was diligent with explaining packaging and made sure that the company delivered on all promises. It was such a huge convenience for the company to offer several on site options to lessen the amount of vendors needed. The venue is stunning which all who attended complimented. It’s like you enter Italy when turning into the driveway. The staff is a well oiled machine. From valet to servers, each person is well aware of their duties yet stay far enough in the background not to be noticeable in order to allow the couple and patrons to be center stage. We are so happy we partnered with Bell Tower. We highly recommend. Give them a call, I’m sure they can accommodate your needs.
KARA
Kara Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We had the Contessa room and they were able to flip the room from ceremony to dinner and reception during a cocktail hour. Everything was flawless, and our day of coordinator, Lisa, kept us together, organized, and calm! Highly recommend.
C
Clare Sent on 06/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue and Staff!

Lisa Herrara and the staff at the Bell Tower on 34th were amazing! Our wedding was a year in the making. We met with Lisa to see the various spots that we could rent for our wedding day. We wanted one that had no stairs as that would have been hard for some of our parents. Lisa couldn’t have been nicer or more knowledgeable. We had several (many) meetings with her throughout the process to talk through everything, choose a menu, etc. She ensured every last detail was documented and executed to perfection. She was also our day of coordinator so she took care of everything! We used the venue for the ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and reception. It was so beautiful and the food/drinks were awesome. So many of our guests just raved about it! The venue was reasonable in terms of cost for what we were looking for (especially given some of the other venues we looked at). We would use this venue and Lisa again in a heartbeat!
Tenisha
Tenisha Sent on 03/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lisa is the Best !!!

I worked with a coordinator name Lisa and when I tell you she knows her job and does it well, an understatement!!!! From her knowing when I was stressed even when I said I wasn’t she knew and was able to take pressure off of me and stay stress free. She was beyond accommodating at the reception and I really appreciate her. I found there were issues but I had no clue because she did her job well and kept me so happy!!! Everything was so beautiful and wonderful and it would have happen if I did not have Lisa!! She really made my day and kept me smiling. It is a beautiful venue but Lisa made it beyond. I love Lisa !!! The whole process from start to finish was great ! You can call and email her any time and she will respond.
N
Nuage Sent on 04/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and unforgettable

Highly Recommend! I wish we could give more than 5 stars for this amazing venue. The inside of the Bell Tower is so unique that I took pictures of hand carved doors and sculptured can-terra stone, while simply walking through the interior. The party we attended was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. The party planner EXTRAORDINAIRE for our event managed to have multiple “surprises events, characters, and moments” throughout the entire evening. The suspense of anticipation of what was yet to come made the energy of the entire crowd completely in a state of awe. It made for a truly magical and unforgettable night.
Nadin
Nadin Sent on 01/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful Venue for the right price.

After looking at venues all over Houston, I quickly realized that if I wanted a beautiful place, that was reasonably priced I would have to widen my search further from the Houston center. But I was so happy when I found the Bell Tower. It is a beautiful venue, right outside the loop. The service from the coordinators, and all the staff was awesome. I felt like my dream wedding was possible, with out spending a crazy amount of money. I felt so well taken care of, and so did my guest. Everyone could not stop talking about how delicious the food was, and how beautiful the venue was.
I am so happy that my husband and I had our special day at the Bell Tower.
Melinda
Melinda Sent on 10/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Expect excellence from the Bell Tower on 34th

We worked with Leslie in planning our perfect wedding. The landscape and design of The Bell Tower on 34th as well as their excellent in-house services is what led us to book our event with them. But what will cause me to rebook any future event with them is the hospitality they offered during the event and the professionalism of our event coordinator, Leslie. Our event went off perfectly, just like we imagined it and I believe it to be because of how prepared she was. In working with an event coordinator, it’s important to work with someone who is an effective communicator as well as a great collaborator with your vendors, we were blown away by Leslie. We could not have asked for a better experience in working with Leslie and her team!!
B
Brina Sent on 09/25/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue, Fantastic Coordinator

Donna Chun was our coordinator, and we LOVE her. She is very responsive, and very good at her job. She is the perfect coordinator. Our wedding day was beautiful. Donna definitely made a difference on the day-of: she shuffled people to the right places and made sure everything ran on track. Highly recommend!!
M
Michelle Sent on 07/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

I cannot say enough good things about The Bell Tower. I am so happy we choose this venue for our wedding. Donna was amazing. Planning a wedding through a pandemic was crazy and Donna made sure our day was perfect. We had to make so many changes leading up to our big day and Donna took care of everything. She also had so many suggestions to help us along the way and made sure we weren't stressed about anything. The customer service was outstanding. We had so many guests comment about how great everything was as well. I could go on and on about how wonderful our day was but I'll just leave it at one final note - your wedding photos will turn out amazing. The venue is so unbelievably gorgeous. Highly recommend.
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The Bell Tower on 34th frequently asked questions

The Bell Tower on 34th 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
The Bell Tower on 34th includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Bell Tower on 34th includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Bell Tower on 34th for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Religious
The Bell Tower on 34th offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Bell Tower on 34th offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Bell Tower on 34th offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Bell Tower on 34th offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Bell Tower on 34th is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.
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