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The Parador is a historic wedding venue in Houston, Texas. Built in 1928, The Parador is a testament to the District Era's architectural artistry. Marring Mediterranean Style with Byzantine detail, this magnificent building is designated a Texas Historic Landmark and is the last of its kind in Houston's Museum District. The craftsmanship in creating this stunning five-sided structure is evident throughout The Parador. Intimate spaces evoking the splendor of yesteryear meet with the grandeur of stately lounges, echoing a place in time and a timeless beauty.

Facilities and Capacity

Today, this refurbished masterpiece is one of Houston's premier social and corporate event venues, as well as private parties and seminars. The building offers two large adjoining spaces, each with its own courtyard or garden, which can be reserved individually or used jointly to accommodate larger events. Inspiring and elegant, The Duomo is the centerpiece of The Parador, offering a spectacular setting for over 200 guests. Light gently flows from its soaring thirty-five-foot dome, bathing the exquisite space in golden tones. Deep-hued wood underscores the gracefulness of its three-tiered floor. Architectural details paint a picture of magnificence - through its arched doors awaits a covered loggia with an adjoining garden for guests to explore.

Services Offered

Quaint and distinguished, The Cloister reflects an understated elegance. Connected to the Duomo through carved wooden floors, The Cloister is a 3,000-square-foot idyllic setting where 230 guests can congregate for refined dinners and unique gatherings. For a change of scenery, The Cloister offers a charming private courtyard where guests can socialize in an open-air environment. The team provides several wedding venue rental packages, including essential event rentals such as tables, chairs, and linens.

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Frequently asked questions

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

Reviews of The Parador

Clarissa
Clarissa Sent on 03/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream venue!

The Parador was a dream come true! Our February wedding was absolutely beautiful. We lucked out with weather and had the ceremony outside. Transitions to Cocktail hour and dinner were seamless, and guests were able to roam the space and enjoy all the beautiful details. The building and grounds are so beautiful you barely need to decorate. Pictures came out absolutely gorgeous as there are so many pockets of beauty at this venue. Highly recommend!
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K H Sent on 04/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden gem!

The Parador was the perfect venue for our wedding! It was the first and only venue that we toured in person and was love at first sight! Even though it was cold and rainy on our day-of, The Parador has such a great indoor contingency that we didn't feel like we missed out and were able to take some photos in the gardens in between rain showers - the best of both worlds! The venue directors, Stacey and Sheila, were friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the whole process. We had around 125 guests and everything felt very comfortably spaced. If you're looking for a venue with indoor and outdoor beauty, a great rain contingency, and lovely vibes, check out The Parador!
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Claire Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I were trying to find a venue that has a church vibe but also could hold a reception. The Parador had it! We fell in love from the start when we walked in. We spoke with Stacey and she was hospitable and gave us the best tips on how to be budget friendly. Sheila was fabulous to work with as well! They have selected wonderful caterers to work with (we went with Cordua and highly recommend them! Darla was amazing to work with!) to make your wedding or event the hit of the year/lifetime! There is a beautiful garden outside to either have your ceremony or take pictures...the Parador has everything you need or look for! :) We really loved working with Sheila & Stacey too! They were both so down to Earth, taking care of business, but also building a friendship. :) Thank you both for allowing us to have our wedding at your venue! It was an honor! :) :) :)
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Laura Sent on 12/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Parador was absolutely perfect for our December wedding. Sheila was so wonderful and helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend!
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Dennis Sent on 12/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic Experience!
The Parador could not have been a more perfect venue for our son’s recent wedding. With its idyllic setting in the heart of Houston’s museum district, this historic building has all the appointments of a 5-star hotel while at the same time providing an intimate atmosphere for the most romantic of events. The staff could not have been more accommodating, with no small detail left to chance. The coordination between the Parador staff and our catering team was seamless; and we were left to relax and enjoy the day. We were most impressed with the efficiency and demeanor of the entire Parador team and would highly recommend this venue to our friends and family.

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User2366054 Sent on 10/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding at the Parador and everything was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff was great! Jenene, our coordinator, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect!
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Carmishun Sent on 06/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
They are very professional at all times and easy to work with. I love the Parador. It is a very nice place to have a wedding or any other event.
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User2157464 Sent on 02/16/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I recently had my wedding reception at the Parador and it was amazing! The space is so beautiful and exactly what we wanted. The inside space has a breathtaking dome ceiling, exposed wood and beautiful tile floors. The outside garden area is what really sealed the deal for us. Our wedding was in February and I was worried about what the garden would like in the winter, but it was beautiful!

All catering and day-of coordination is done through Behind the Bash - my contact was Christina Cross, who was an absolute angel!

Since the Parador is a historic landmark, they do have restrictions on what sort of activities you can do when you are leaving (i.e. no sparklers), but that was an easy condition to work around!

I would absolutely recommend the Parador!

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Jamie Sent on 01/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The venue is absolutely gorgeous. My bridal pictures were stunning because of the backdrop. The venue is clean and well kept. The staff was amazing and we had a wonderful experience.
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User1856891 Sent on 10/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Can't say enough good things about the Parador and my day of coordinator Christina. The venue is beautiful first off and looks amazing inside in out (in person and in photos). Also, It's been a month since our wedding and people are still commenting on how good the food was. Behind the Bash was fantastic for food and for day of coordination. I asked what felt like 10million questions and Christina always helped me out. She was amazing and the day was perfect! I'm SO glad we did our ceremony and reception there..it was something different from your typical hotel/country club scene and we loved it!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

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The Parador frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Parador for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
The Parador offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Parador offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
The Parador offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Parador is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in professionalism, 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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