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Katy & Paul Storry
Katy & Paul Storry
Owner

Woman-owned

6 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

At the Shire is an enchanting wedding venue located in Huntsville, Texas. This outdoor event space allows you to create a truly magical experience for your special day. You and your guests can enjoy a celebration surrounded by the beauty of nature, in a rustic setting of your own design.

Facilities and Capacity

This secluded site allows you to create the ceremony and reception of your dreams. At the Shire is situated at the heart of the Sam Houston National Forest, in a clearing surrounded by towering trees. Here, you have plenty of space to arrange a breathtaking ceremony, exchanging your vows against a backdrop of the enchanting woodlands. You and your guests can enjoy an outdoor cocktail hour following your service, admiring the beauty that this location offers. Three-tiered tipis make up the centerpiece of the event site, spacious enough to accommodate your reception and evening’s entertainment. You can seat your guests in the style of your choosing, whether that is banquet-style or in long imperial tables. String lights illuminate the paths to and from the tipis, as well as their interior, casting a warm, romantic glow over your celebration. You can enjoy a truly unique experience under these event tents, tailored to your specific wedding vision. In addition to this, there is also a wooden cabin that houses a couples’ suite on the property. Located on the edge of a beautiful lagoon, it is ideal for pre-ceremony preparations and for newlyweds following the festivities.

Services Offered

The staff of At the Shire offer a number of services to help facilitate your perfect day. These include a number of wedding rentals, such as chairs, tables, lighting, and sound equipment. You are welcome to include the vendors of your choice to fully customize your experience. This location is also entirely pet-friendly, allowing you to include your furry friends in the celebration of your union. Ample parking is available at the property, and each feature is entirely wheelchair accessible.

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?

$4,700

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

$3,700

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

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Campsite/Cabin
Garden
Park

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
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
April
May
June

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Reviews of At the Shire

Weddingwire
5.0/5 21 reviews
Google
4.9/5 145 reviews
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Gracie Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding

It was a beautiful venue. The shire was the perfect place for our enchanted forest style wedding. The owners and venue manager was amazing through it all.
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Micah Sent on 11/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A real hidden gem!

My husband and I recently had a Norse Viking wedding ceremony and this venue was PERFECT for what we had imagined our wedding to be. We wanted something a lot more private than a place like The Renaissance Festival, and thankfully, we stumbled upon At the Shire. Everyone was extremely helpful and kind, allowing us to have complete creative freedom when it came to decorating and working with us to help achieve our dream. Autumn was with us every step of the way, she was a tremendous help, and made sure everything went according to plan. I can’t count how many compliments we’ve received about the venue and people wouldn’t stop asking: “how did you find this place?!” At the Shire is truly one of the most unique venues and will definitely make your wedding one to remember!
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Josh Sent on 07/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Love the staff. They have a great vibe just how the Venue does : )

As mentioned, the staff is very kind, Autumn, Katy & Paul :) made everything smooth and flawless for us to work with. The Venue is very Unique and soothing vibe. My guest love it and we are so glad we booked this venue. Dj Tegu Productions as always did an amazing job, booked with the SelfieBooth 360. Something fun for my family and friends plus he added beautiful lighting that made the venue even more soothing yet very fun atmosphere when he began the party. Highly recommend this magical venue.
Caitlyn
Caitlyn Sent on 05/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

All around amazing experience

Such a beautiful place! Both the At the Shire venue and staff were incredible from first booking till after the wedding was done. So many of our guests have reached out to us saying that it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. I could go on and on, but I’ll keep it simple and say it was an all around amazing experience.
Kim
Kim N. Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Matt and Kim’s Wedding 4-3-22

We had a blast wedding At The Shire on 4-3-22. My husband and I have to admit that this wedding venue is magical. For some reasons, this wedding venue brings good energy to our guests that we cannot explain by words. It makes us happy to see our beloved ones have a fun memorable night celebrating our special wedding day and had themselves beautiful photos at this heaven At The Shire. In fact, I had to invite 8 professional photographers to make sure that we can get every corners of the wedding in this dreaming place because we did not want to miss any corner of this beauty. Last but not least, we specially thank you to the manager Autumn to help us manage our wedding so professionally. In addition, it really satisfies our eyes to see the beauty of love from the owners Paul and Katy and how they work hard together to make our dreaming wedding come true. Our on-site coordinator Matthew says a wedding At The Shire is something our guests will forever talk about and he is right!
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Maria Sent on 03/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous perfection!

My husband and I were married here a couple of weeks ago, and the experience was wonderful. The day of was incredible, and went off without a hitch. The venue is absolutely magical. It was beyond anything I had envisioned. I still have guests telling me how different, cool and beautiful At the Shire was. I cannot recommend them enough! Katy and her husband have created something really special here. I actually wish I could do it all over again because it was such an amazing night! Thank you so much to all of you!
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 01/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Boho Wedding Dream

We wanted a boho location for our small wedding, and this was perfect! It was great that my husband and I could stay on site the wedding night. The cost was reasonable, and the staff was helpful when unforeseen events occurred. At the Shire allows you to make your wedding your own and offers a unique venue. The sparkling lights make all the difference!
K
Kayla Sent on 12/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We loved this venue

Booking At The Shire for our wedding venue was the best decision we made while planning the wedding. Not only is the space so unique and beautiful, but Paul, Katie, Matt, and Autumn are a dream to work with. Matt was there for us every step of the way from booking to day of coordination. Whenever anything came up, he stayed calm and relaxed which was so perfect for an anxious bride!

Katie and Paul have created such a magical place nestled in the woods. It feels as though you stumbled upon it by accident and all the little details really sweep you off your feet. From the beautiful twinkly boardwalk to the comfortable bridal suite, every bit is perfect. We loved the very trendy and beautiful bathrooms on site for our guests, as well as the gorgeous naked teepee ceremony site and canvas teepee reception. It was absolutely amazing to have our wedding here and we would recommend not just the venue, but the beautiful team that works there to anyone.
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Brooke Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING, I loved everything.

I actually won this venue at an open house and It was such a blessing. It was everything I wanted. Truly beautiful and unique. The owners are amazing. The bridal suite is perfect. They were very helpful and whole experience 10/10!!
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Lucy Sent on 12/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

beautiful venue, amazing people

I am so happy and thankful I happened to find this venue for my wedding day! Katy and Paul were so amazing in helping us with everything we needed for our day- Katy was prompt and helpful with all our questions leading up to the wedding and Paul was more than accommodating on the day of, helping set up and was quick to step up for any problems. The venue itself was a huge hit among our guests and is everything we could hope for in a venue (intimate, romantic, beautiful forest backdrop, clean). We used the bridal suite and groomsmen suite to get ready, both of which were very clean and cute for preparation photos. I honestly didn't have to decorate much because the venue itself was already so beautiful. I highly recommend At The Shire!! Thank you Katy and Paul!
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At the Shire frequently asked questions

At the Shire includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by At the Shire for wedding events is known for:
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Garden
  • Park
At the Shire offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
At the Shire offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
At the Shire offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
At the Shire offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
At the Shire is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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