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Citadel - A Full-service Wedding Venue in Houston, TX

Luxurious settings and unique architecture makes Citadel Houston one of the most sought after venues in Houston. Located near the NRG football stadium, Citadel offers grand ceilings, tall16 ft custom designed wooden doors, Italian marble floors, a beautiful wrought-iron staircase, and a stunning indoor water wall. Most importantly, Citadel's professional staff is experienced and dependable and is dedicated in creating their client's DREAM wedding.

Citadel's mission is to be the trusted advisor to their clients and make their wedding day unforgettable, stress-free and fun!

Facilities and Capacity

Citadel Houston has both elegance and class. From the Italian marble and indoor water wall to the custom chandeliers and hand-carved doors, this beautiful estate can accommodate and welcome you and all of your friends and family into a spectacular space. The grand staircase is great for making a memorable entrance as newlyweds. This venue has over six acres of lush landscaped gardens and multiple patios, which offers stunning backdrops for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions, as well as for photos.

Services Offered
Citadel Houston offers a beautiful space for you and your loved ones, but it also offers a wide variety of services to cater to all of your wedding day needs. The venue director will be available to make sure your wedding is flawless from beginning to end, and the professional event services team is committed to their clients’ needs. Wedding services offered include the following:

  • In-house Award-winning Catering
  • Bar Services
  • Beautifully landscaped gardens and patios
  • Luxurioulsy furnished bridal and groom suites
  • All tables
  • Gold Chivari Chairs
  • Valet or Complimentary on-site parking
  • Setup and Clean up
  • Event planning services
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Audio/Visual services

Cuisine
The highly trained culinary team, led by an award-winning culinary team, is happy to customize any of their packages to fit your wedding catering needs. With a full-service on-site commercial kitchen, the talented culinary team can prepare and execute flawless dishes. Citadel's executive chef aims to serve gourmet cuisine that is tailored specifically to your wedding. Outside catering services are not allowed at the Citadel.

Citadel's catering and bar services offer the following amenities and services:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert
  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
  • Open Bar with various package options
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Frequently asked questions

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?

$9,000

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

$9,000

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
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$28

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar

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

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
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 Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

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?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

Reviews of Citadel Houston

DIPAK
Dipak Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most amazing place in houston to host a wedding

Mind Blowing. True castle hidden in heart of Houston. Place for a Royal Prince and Princess to wed. From start to finish, Sarah and her staff went all out. They were very accommodating and flexible. For what they offer in the venue, the price is a steal. Worth every penny and more. They made my daughter's wedding a truly Royal experience. Our food restrictions were strict ( no eggs, garlic or onions ) and their master chef went all out and the food was AMAZING!!! For me and my family, this is the only venue we will ever use in our life for any event that we are hosting. LOVE YOU GUYS FOR WHAT YOU DID!!!! THANKING YOU WITH A HUMBLE HEART, Dipak Bhatt
C
Claire Sent on 11/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best venue in houston

WOW. So many great things to say about Citadel and the staff. Our wedding was a month ago and everything was fantastic! With everything going on with COVID we were very nervous as the wedding got closer, but Rebecca was always just a phone call or text away. She helped guide us through everything and was very accommodating the entire time. Not to mention that the food was amazing and the venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. If you are getting married in Houston, this is the place to do it! Highly recommend them to everyone I know.
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Becca Sent on 08/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding thanks to Citadel

Despite our plans being slightly derailed due to the coronavirus we had the most magical wedding day... and we can thank the Citadel! What an incredibly beautiful space for a wedding. The beauty of the ballroom itself speaks for itself. The coordinator and staff were amazing at dealing with all of our last-minute adjustments, and my guests had nothing but great things to say. The day ran smoothly, and we can’t wait to have another event here in the future!
Tara
Tara Sent on 08/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I was impressed

We booked Citadel after doing tons of searches. Once we saw the chapel we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding. The waterfall is BEAUTIFUL, the grounds are kept impeccably and the FOOD -- amazing.

Though our schedule was pushed back a little because COVID-19 the Citadel staff are very experienced and went above and beyond to make the guests enjoy the day without any issues and I gotta say, it was fantastic. I was impressed.

Also, our guests all said they LOVED the venue and that it was the best wedding food they've ever had (of course we ordered the best of the best menu choices for our guests -- and also the amazing chef allowed us to make a few substitutions to the food pairings -- things we enjoyed a great deal at the tasting). You really get what you pay for! The food was so amazing that after we looked back at photos of the day, we want to return just to have the meal again.
S
Stephanie Sent on 08/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue in Houston!

This venue and it's staff made me feel like a million bucks! Everything at Citadel Houston is a showstopper. From the entrance with it's water wall and the ballroom with HUGE wooden doors with windows and the gorgeous marble floors. The venue was rave worthy, but so was the staff. Everyone from the venue director, Rebecca, to the bartenders were impeccably nice. We had ZERO complaints and can't wait to reminiscence on the day again in a year! Thank you Citadel for making our wedding day the best.
S
Sanaz Sent on 07/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue staff - hands down!

It is hard enough to be a bride during normal times but it is incredibly difficult during these unprecedented times! COVID really put a wrench in our wedding plans and if it hadnt been for the professionalism, efficiency and help from the Citadel staff, I dont know what I would have done! I am forever grateful for Rebecca and Kelsey for their guidance and for their understanding and for their patience as I know I was not my best self for some of our conversations. They, however, went above and beyond and did more than I could have hoped for! I highly recommend them with all my heart! Thank you!
Dipak
Dipak Sent on 07/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional understanding cooperative friendly

AMAZING!!! Wedding planning is stressful as it is without the additional stress of COVID 19. Rarely do you find a family oriented business that is willing to be accommodating, cooperating and organizing an event as it were their own wedding. Great people make all the difference and a big big thanks to Sara and Rebecca. You guys are amazing, awesome, wonderful, talented and warm. I am so happy that our paths crossed and we are able to host our wedding and reception at your venue. God bless you guys during these tough days but winners always make it thru no matter what happens. Love and warm regards, Dipak Bhatt and Family PRICE IS WHAT YOU PAY, VALUE IS WHAT YOU GET... WARREN BUFFETT
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Mckayla Sent on 06/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue in Houston

If you want a venue that will actually work with you every step of the way, Citadel is your venue. Rebecca was so easy to get a hold of and very flexible in the planning process. The moment our guests arrived at the venue they were wowed. The water wall is a showstopper and the wooden doors and chandeliers just add to the wow factor. Everyone raved about the food and let us know how great of a time they had. We can't say enough kind words about everyone who helped us. From myself and Mark, thank you Citadel! We couldn't have been happier!
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Alyssa Sent on 03/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue in Houston

When you are searching for a venue you want it to be breathe taking but also feel like everything is in control that you are getting from the venue. Well that place is The Citadel Houston! Rebecca was so nice and helpful during the entire process. Our guests raved about the food, so if food is important you won't be disappointed. You will be left speechless the moment you walk in, from their massive wrought iron chandeliers, marble floors and stunning indoor waterfall. There's nothing that hasn't been thought of. If you are getting married in Houston, I can stress enough how much you should go check them out! Pictures do not do it justice!
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Aubri Sent on 03/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Citadel is the BEST - in every way!!

You know when you walk into something that just takes your breath away - that is Citadel!! It is stunning - no pictures can do it justice - you have to go for yourself and take a tour ....and its not in your face type of stunning either ---its classically understated and elegant and just exudes luxury without being loud...its the perfect mix of elegance and beauty ...but however you want to describe it, it really leaves a great first impression on everyone who walks in there...i have been receiving so many compliments about how stunning our wedding was! Best part is that they have an amazing venue management team there with Rebecca leading the way and that made our evening so smooth and stress-free knowing that every little detail was taken care of in advance. The food is the best banquet food I have ever had! Getting rave reviews on the food as well. If I could give more than 5-stars to Citadel staff - I would! Call them - You would love having your wedding there!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Juan Huerta Photography Juan Huerta Photography Wedding Photographers

Gorgeous venue and superb service! Juan Huerta Photography 100% recommended!

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Citadel Houston frequently asked questions

Citadel Houston includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Citadel Houston includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Citadel Houston includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Citadel Houston for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
Citadel Houston offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Citadel Houston offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Citadel Houston offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Citadel Houston offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Citadel Houston is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.6 in value.
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