Cohen House was the perfect venue for our wedding reception! The space is BEAUTIFUL and the catering was the best wedding food I've ever had! We love how the reception flowed between the different "zones" for cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Susy was wonderful to work with to bring our vision to life within the space, so thoughtful and accommodating. It was extra special to celebrate our wedding at Cohen House because my husband is a double alum of Rice University. Highly recommend this hidden gem for your wedding venue!

The Cohen House is the perfect venue. Susanna and her staff are the best. The venue is beautiful and is the perfect venue for a small-medium sized wedding.

If we could give more than 5 stars, we absolutely would! Hosting our son’s wedding reception at The Cohen House on March 14th was an unforgettable experience.

From the moment the evening began, everything was flawless. The wait staff was exceptional—warm, attentive, and consistently complimented by our guests. Their level of service truly elevated the entire event.

And the food… wow. After our tasting, we had a small concern about whether it would be just as good on the big day, but it exceeded every expectation. Every dish was absolutely delicious and a standout highlight of the night.

Most importantly, everything ran so smoothly that we were able to relax and fully soak in such a meaningful celebration. That peace of mind is priceless.

This wasn’t just an event—it was a once-in-a-lifetime memory. We are so grateful for the care, excellence, and attention to detail that made this night so incredibly special.

The team at Cohen House was wonderful to work with, and we really appreciated their kindness and attention to detail throughout the planning process and wedding day. The staff was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the venue looked beautiful. We could not have asked for a better wedding day!

Susy and her team at Cohen House did an exceptional job of creating a beautiful and memorable wedding for Nicole and Parker. The courtyard setting with the lit up oak tree and fountain was gorgeous and all the guests loved how the fountain started at just the right moment. It was such a nice touch.

The place settings were very elegant and the food and beverage service was excellent. Nicole and Parker enjoyed having their signature cocktails featured at the reception.

All the vendors from the photographer, to the florist, to the DJ that Susy has on her preferred vendor list went above and beyond, and knew exactly what to do. I highly recommend the Cohen House at Rice University for your wedding! It was exactly what we hoped for.

We recently hosted the anniversary celebration for Vecor at Cohen House, and the experience was nothing short of flawless. A huge part of that success was thanks to Susy, who guided us through the entire process. She was incredibly professional and worked closely with us from the initial planning stages to ensure everything stayed within our budget without compromising on quality.

The venue itself is stunning, providing a beautiful backdrop for such a special occasion. What truly sets them apart is their flexibility; unlike many other venues we toured, they were very accommodating with our timeline, allowing us to extend the party past midnight for an additional fee. The entire staff is professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. We have absolutely no complaints and highly recommend Cohen House and especially working with Susy for any high-profile event!

We are incredibly grateful to have hosted our wedding this past March at the Cohen House! It is a gorgeous, spacious, and bright building, staffed with excellent people, from food and hospitality to logistics. We had a traditional wedding ceremony outside under their beautiful live oak tree, and a Korean Paebaek ceremony inside their living room space, each space accommodating our 150 guests. They have many amenities that make wedding planning so much more stream lined (easy parking, linens and napkins, tables and settings, etc), and everyone who works there is top notch. We also did a mostly DIY wedding with no outside wedding planner, and everyone at the Cohen House was incredibly helpful, flexible, and responsive. We had the pleasure of working mostly with Susy, who was so enthusiastic, energetic and encouraging. She really helped us with our decision making and feeling confident about the whole process.

The food was excellent and everyone loved it (the little harissa lamb ribs at cocktail hour were a HIT!). The drinks were special (we had both a mocktail and cocktail). Everything is made in house, with a wide selection of choices and dietary needs met easily.

We truly enjoyed our wedding. So many people came up to us and told us it was the best wedding they’d ever been to. Our other vendors were also really impressed with the team at the Cohen House. They made our day truly perfect, thank you!!!

Susy and her team are absolutely AMAZING! We were looking for a unique venue for our son’s rehearsal dinner, and Cohen House is it! It is in a lovely setting on the campus of Rice University. In addition to being beautiful, the food is absolutely delicious. Susy and her team are flexible and eager to exceed expectations. Highly recommend!

A huge thank you to the House staff for making our wedding day so special! From the months leading up to the big day to the event itself, their premium service was exceptional. They took care of nearly every aspect, from the incredible food options to the table setup and the beautiful garden setting—everything was perfect! The entire process was seamless, and we've received amazing feedback from our friends and family, who called it one of the best venues they've attended. We’re so happy we chose this venue—it exceeded our expectations without breaking the bank. 5 stars, highly recommend! Thank you again, Susana + Cohen House Staff.

The Cohen House Team was really wonderful to work with for our wedding - very professional, kind, and thoughtful people. The venue was perfect for our wedding and we utilized both the building and the outdoor garden. The architecture was very timeless and classic, and we loved that we didn't need to "fill" the space with too much decor. All food, linens, tables, chairs, flatware, cups are part of the venue. I appreciated that many offerings were included for us. Some things to consider: (1) guest parking for wedding day is $10/car if paid for by the bride/groom. (2) full shots at the bar are not allowed due to it being a college campus, so we had mixed shots. Some guests felt they were very watered down. (3) Sparklers for a wedding exit are not allowed. (4) Staff had limited working hours during summer and winter breaks as they follow the school schedule. All in all, I wish I could have my wedding all over again at Cohen House!