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The Robert and Agnes Cohen House, home of the Rice University Faculty Club. Nestled among the oaks of Rice university, Cohen House is a historic architectural landmark of red brick and native stone. The club's interior spans three levels and opens into the Esther M. Cohen Memorial Gardens featuring a fountain by French glass artist, Maurice Max-Ingrand.

Share in the tradition of the Cohen House. Share in the tradition of Rice University

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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

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

80

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
July
August
September
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Reviews of Faculty Club at Cohen House

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
47 reviews
97% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Cohen House at Rice University receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue spaces. The event coordinator, Susy, is praised for her attentiveness and professionalism throughout the planning process. Guests appreciate the stunning courtyard views, delicious cuisine, and seamless execution of events. Some minor suggestions for improvement include expanding the list of preferred vendors and providing sound equipment for outdoor ceremonies. Overall, Cohen House is highly recommended for weddings and other special events.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cohen House at Rice University receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their exceptional service, delicious food, and beautiful venue spaces. The event coordinator, Susy, is praised for her attentiveness and professionalism throughout the planning process. Guests appreciate the stunning courtyard views, delicious cuisine, and seamless execution of events. Some minor suggestions for improvement include expanding the list of preferred vendors and providing sound equipment for outdoor ceremonies. Overall, Cohen House is highly recommended for weddings and other special events.

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Lisa W. Sent on 10/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Luke & Lizzie Rehearsal Dinner and Post Toast

The staff at Cohen House, specifically Susy, were so helpful and professional from the very beginning of our working relationship. She had great suggestions, was flexible and executed flawlessly.
We used fabulous living room and cocktail are for cocktail hour. Dinner in main dining room, then Post Toast inside and on the patio. Susy and her staff had everything perfectly set up. All we had to do was to set up more candles, photos, registration table and
Thank you for helping make this event so very special! Lisa

Emily
Emily W. Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The White-Hanna Wedding

The entire faculty at the Cohen House made sure that our wedding was the perfect day! They met with us multiple times to ensure the food, drinks and timeline were what we envisioned and wanted. The staff the day of made sure that every drink was filled, all the guests enjoyed their meal and that everything was taken care of. I cannot thank Susie, Julie, all of the waitstaff and bartenders for all of their help making our special day worry free.
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Caroline A. Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue with character

Would highly recommend the Cohen House as a wedding venue! This venue made all of the difference when it came to the overall success of our wedding. Not only is all food and beverage done through Cohen House, Susanna is the event coordinator and she is extremely helpful and is there every step of the planning process. The food was fantastic, our guests were all so impressed by the quality of both dinner and dessert options! The Cohen House itself is beautiful. The main event space has gorgeous floor to ceiling windows to view the courtyard that looks amazing both during the day and at night with a giant tree strung in twinkle lights. I felt like we didn’t have to worry too much about having a lot of decorations or huge flower installations because of how stunning the venue was.

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