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The Astorian is a luxury wedding venue in Houston, Texas. The venue's design is inspired by unique 1920s Art Deco and New York City's famous Grand Central Station. Defined by its industrial-chic ambiance, this historic banquet hall is an extravagant loft space featuring modern elements mixed with signature design details. At the bar or on the dancefloor, guests are surrounded by unprecedented views and hand-crafted detailing at every turn. This one-of-a-kind space is full of charm, character, and opportunity for couples to host their big day.


Facilities and Capacity
The space, highlighted by 360-degree views of downtown Houston, is magnificent. Couples and their guests will be swept off their feet upon entering the main hall, dressed in stunning chandeliers and brushed metal fixtures. This bi-level facility features towering 14-foot ceilings and state-of-the-art amenities. The couple can prepare for the day in the atmospheric get-ready-suites before welcoming their guests. Parties of up to 700 people will be wowed by the fully-equipped bar and kitchen, private suites, and VIP areas. Wood paneling and intimate lighting set a romantic tone for the evening, complemented by modern concrete floors and historic elements. The fully-stocked and served bar can be open on the day, with everything from house beer to signature drinks. The airy space provides boundless opportunity for personalization, allowing couples to make their dream wedding day a reality.

Services Offered
The staff at The Astorian aims to help you create the ceremony and reception of your dreams. Outstanding service, flexibility, and cooperation are some of their biggest priorities. Whatever the preferences, The Astorian offers a selection of premier vendors to meet each couple's needs and works with them to bring their wedding day visions to fruition. From event planning to setup and clean up, the team is there to help with every step along the way. Tables and chairs are provided by the venue, along with lighting and sound, and the venue supplies event rentals so the couple can tailor the space to their own style. Valet parking is available, allowing everyone in attendance to embrace the celebrity treatment.

Cuisine
The Astorian works with some of the top caterers in the city. From custom menus to exotic dishes, guests can engage with either Jackson & Co. Catering or Cordua Catering for their dining services.

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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?

$7,000

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

$7,000

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Astorian

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The Astorian is highly praised for its stunning beauty, exceptional service, and attentive staff, particularly mentioning Addie, Courtney, Rebecca, and Rachel. Reviewers express gratitude for the seamless planning process and execution of their weddings. The venue's elegance, timeless vibe, and intimate atmosphere are highlighted, along with positive feedback on the bar, lighting, and view of the Houston skyline. The exclusive catering partnership with Jackson & Company is also commended, with guests raving about the food. Overall, The Astorian is recommended for those seeking a dream wedding venue in Houston.

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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.

The Astorian is highly praised for its stunning beauty, exceptional service, and attentive staff, particularly mentioning Addie, Courtney, Rebecca, and Rachel. Reviewers express gratitude for the seamless planning process and execution of their weddings. The venue's elegance, timeless vibe, and intimate atmosphere are highlighted, along with positive feedback on the bar, lighting, and view of the Houston skyline. The exclusive catering partnership with Jackson & Company is also commended, with guests raving about the food. Overall, The Astorian is recommended for those seeking a dream wedding venue in Houston.

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Laura Sent on 10/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding venue in Houston!

Our experience with The Astorian and our wedding contact, Addie Ford was 100% smooth from start to finish!! Addie was incredibly organized, open to fun ideas and made the event seamless! She was so good at keeping us on track with our timeline and we never once freaked out about anything! The Astorian is stunningly beautiful and 100% worth every penny. Mallory, with Jackson & Co. (caterer for the Astorian) was fabulous and so patient with our guests with many food allergies and concerns! The food was incredible! The day of the wedding we were calm and EVERYTHING went smoothly and as planned thanks to Addie’s hard work. I still have people call me to tell me Rachel and Cody’s wedding was so beautiful and special and that the venue was beautiful beyond belief! Thanks Addie, and Mallory and The Astorian for a wedding we will never forget!!! A++!!
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Iris Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Day Ever ♥️

My husband and I had the best time at our wedding and a huge part of it was because of the Astorian team. Not only were they exceptional in coordinating with all our vendors and executing the program in an efficient and timely manner, but they made us feel at home. It was such a pleasant experience to be supported by a lovely and kind team who made sure my husband and I had quality time together and enjoyed the evening with our guests. Til this day, our family and friends continue to share what a time was had- a time full of joy, fun vibes, good food/music and love! We are grateful to the Astorian for truly making our wedding day special and unforgettable! ♥️
Katie
Katie Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous and seamless

I recently had my wedding at the Astorian - not only was it beautiful and in a perfect location, but everyone was incredibly helpful and made the wedding planning process very smooth. Thank you, Courtney, and everyone else at The Astorian!!!
Callie
Callie Sent on 06/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Phenomenal

Our experience at The Astorian was nothing short of phenomenal; from our venue tour to the wedding night, our jaws never left the floor.

First and foremost, the beauty of The Astorian speaks for itself. As soon as we stepped off the third-floor elevator we knew we simply couldn’t, and wouldn’t, be married anywhere else. The bar is set far too high!! We joked that we wouldn’t even need flowers or décor; the empty venue was more beautiful than any décor-filled event space we’d ever stepped foot in. We were tired of touring white barns and faux-luxury, open-concept spaces. We wanted to be married somewhere with a timeless and sophisticated, yet sultry vibe. The Astorian truly nails this understated elegance. We had so many guests tell us that the entire evening felt like, “effortless luxury,” or “the most elegant dinner party.” However, what was so incredible to us, is that despite the grandness of The Astorian, the vastness of the space, and 175 guests being present, we still felt like every aspect of our wedding (ceremony, dinner, and dancing) was unbelievably intimate. The staff shepherds it, the floorplan encourages it, and the speakeasy atmosphere demands intimacy.

But most noteworthy, our Sales & Events Manager, Courtney McCormack, was single-handedly the best vendor we worked with throughout our entire wedding season. Her value was immeasurable. She consistently went above and beyond, made a point to build a relationship with us, always reassured and reaffirmed us, and was wildly patient with our hundreds of questions. Communication with The Astorian was easy and accessible; we never waited more than 24 hours for an email response, no matter the question or request. Their prioritization of the guest experience is evident, and nearly tangible. As first-time wedding planners with no prior knowledge of the industry, Courtney led us patiently and eagerly through the process. With Courtney on our team, we knew our wedding night would be nothing short of extraordinary; she simply wouldn’t have allowed it.

We will legitimately be oohing and ahhing over our wedding day for the rest of our lives. At least a dozen of our guests confessed to us that it was the best wedding they’d ever been to. And we are keenly aware that The Astorian venue and team played a HUGE part in that success. The Astorian truly hosted us the wedding of our wildest dreams.
Pamela
Pamela Sent on 03/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend!

My husband and I got married at The Astorian in October 2024 and I cannot recommend this venue more! Aside from the space being absolutely beautiful, the team (specifically worked with Courtney & Rebecca) and staff were so incredible and helpful throughout my whole planning process & event. They were present and responsive in the weeks leading up to my wedding and super helpful during my final walkthrough with my coordinator. Throughout the entire night and even after, my guests were complimenting everything about the venue! 10/10 experience and would recommend The Astorian to anyone and everyone planning a large event!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 06/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue Review

The Astorian was our dream wedding venue and it did not disappoint. It is truly the most beautiful venue. Not only that, but the staff was amazing to work with leading up to it and the day of. They took care of everything for us and were so attentive! They have everything down and we were so happy with everything. Their level of service and communication was amazing – every single one of them!!! Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the venue and staff (& they are still raving about it)! Additionally, our point person Addie was wonderful to work with - she answered every single question I had (there were a lot) in a timely and happy manner! They truly made sure we had the best day ever. We can’t recommend this venue enough!!!
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Elissa Sent on 04/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue and Great Staff!

If you’ve seen all the pictures of the Astorian and are wondering if the venue is as beautiful in person, it is. Probably even more so. From the elegant bar to the dramatic lighting to the excellent view of the Houston skyline, the Astorian is all around gorgeous. It made the perfect backdrop for pictures for my wife and I and it definitely dazzled our guests. The Astorian staff were also very pleasant to work with, were accommodating to our requests, and gelled nicely with the rest of our vendors. The whole venue, including the bridge and groom suites, is very clean and comfortable; there was plenty of room to get ready in the suites before the event and to eat and dance the night away upstairs. The parking/valet situation may be one of the few drawbacks (and a very minor one at that) of the venue, but even then, the Astorian staff were willing to work with my wife and I to figure out an arrangement that was mutually agreeable. The venue also has an exclusive partnership for catering with Jackson & Company, and while that obviously limits options for catering, Jackson and Company was wonderful and has enough culinary variety to suit a wide array of palates. All in all, the Astorian is a magnificent venue with a great team behind it. Highly recommend!
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Hannah Sent on 08/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Venue!

We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Astorian! This venue has been a dream of mine for so long, and we were on cloud nine after booking. The venue itself is so gorgeous and has such beautiful views of the Houston skyline. Beyond that, every person we worked with was extremely professional and organized. We worked closely with Addie throughout the process of preparing for our day and she was extremely attentive, detail oriented, kind, and overall a wonderful person to work with. She made us feel at ease and helped our whole day go smoothly and even better than we could have dreamed for. Would recommend this venue to any and everyone!!
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Hadlee Sent on 12/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding day- Best day ever!

My husband and I got married at The Astorian on 8/13/22. Our experience could not have been ANY better. From the service to the catering to the bartending to the venue to the staff.. everything was absolutely perfect. Courtney was the person we worked with at The Astorian. I asked her 1 million questions and she was always happy to respond to me with an answer. Our experience was indescribable and truly made our wedding day the best day of our lives. THANK YOU!
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Meredith Sent on 10/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue

The Astorian was the perfect wedding venue for us! Everything from the bride and groom suites to the Houston skyline at night was beautiful. Working with Dani and Courtney made the process so easy. They were quick to respond to emails and we’re a huge help when it came to making the floor plan. They allowed me to take my bridal photos one afternoon while the venue was empty. I’m so glad I did because it was the perfect setting. Even without extra decor, the space is just beautiful. We keep hoping one of our friends will get married there so we can go back! We highly recommend.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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The Astorian frequently asked questions

The Astorian includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Astorian includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by The Astorian for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Astorian offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Astorian offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Astorian offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Astorian offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Astorian is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in flexibility.
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