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Located in Houston, Texas, the A.D. Bruce Religion Center is a charming wedding venue. This setting sits at the heart of the University of Houston's 548-acre campus. This ceremony and reception venue is open to enrolled students, alumni, and currently employed faculty, staff, and administrators.

Facilities and Capacity

The A.D. Bruce Religion Center is surrounded by various parks and plazas, offering countless opportunities for beautiful wedding imagery. Ceremonies can be held in the University Chapel, which can comfortably seat 275 people. This chapel features soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the space with natural light and allowing you to see the grassy areas around the venue. Wooden pews with cushions seats sit on either side of the red-carpeted aisle. Reservations for this space also include the use of the adjoining lobby and dressing rooms. The Meditation Chapel, meanwhile, is available for more intimate gatherings. It accommodates up to 30 guests for a ceremony, and 32 for a reception. Receptions with up to 64 attendees can be held in the Atrium. There is convenient parking nearby for guests to use.

Services Offered

The staff at the A.D. Bruce Religion Center is ready to assist to-be-weds on their milestone day. This can include helping with setup and cleanup, leaving you more free time to spend with your loved ones. Chairs and lighting and sound equipment can also be provided. The team at this venue invites you to use any vendors you wish, although they can provide a list of recommended businesses to help you get started.

  • Black-owned
  • Asian-owned
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Native American-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$550

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Aisle Runners
Audio Equipment

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
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What months are included in your off-peak season?

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Reviews of A. D. Bruce Religion Center

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4.6 out of 5 rating
4.6 out of 5 rating
14 reviews
93% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.3 out of 5 rating
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Natalie R. Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Chapel in the Heart of Houston

As soon as my husband and I walked into University Chapel, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The Chapel reminded us of churches we grew up in and immediately provided me a sense of calm and peace. We especially loved the floor to ceiling arches and windows which let in so much natural light and greenery and helped us to have that element of nature even though we were indoors. We received many compliments from guests who enjoyed watching the sunset during our ceremony. We also liked how centrally located the Chapel was for our guests who were traveling from all over Houston and beyond and that the rental fee was very reasonable. The Chapel representative, Keiry, was very professional in all of her communication with us and helped us to quickly problem solve any questions or concerns we had. We were also able to visit the Chapel in person as many times as we needed ahead of time to plan for decorations, photos, etc. and I was able to easily do bridal portraits for no extra fee. My only recommendation is that if you’re considering having your ceremony here, double check any big university events ahead of time if possible, as we accidentally scheduled our wedding the same day as Homecoming, which created some extra traffic and delays, but the Chapel staff was very accommodating. Thank you to Keiry and her student workers for helping create a very special day for us!
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Joyce Sent on 04/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

The representative who assisted us was a student of U of H. She was very professional, friendly and helpful. She gave us a tour of the chapel and the facilities, answered all of our questions. We even received a complimentary gift for booking with them!
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Adam Sent on 02/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The A.D. Bruce is a beautiful building located in the Center of the University of Houston Main Campus. A very bright venue. Lots of natural light. The staff was wonderful and accommodating and their rates are VERY affordable. I was married there because I am an alumni of the University, however I think it would be a great place for anyone to be married.

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A. D. Bruce Religion Center frequently asked questions

A. D. Bruce Religion Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by A. D. Bruce Religion Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Religious
A. D. Bruce Religion Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
A. D. Bruce Religion Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
A. D. Bruce Religion Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
A. D. Bruce Religion Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Runners
  • Audio Equipment
A. D. Bruce Religion Center is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time and 4.3 in flexibility.

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