Balmorhea is a secluded wedding venue in Magnolia, TX. Many breathtaking backdrops are available on these 32 acres of land, including mature oaks, sparkling lakes, and serene meadows. The expansive grounds can accommodate an array of event themes, from rustic gatherings to elegant, extravagant receptions.
Located less than 45 minutes away from downtown Houston, Balmorhea acts a picturesque retreat away from the fast-paced city life. Its various indoor event spaces and extensive outdoor areas can easily accommodate ceremonies and receptions of up to 320 guests. Each of the onsite structures boasts natural stone and cedar architecture, making for a stunning backdrop both inside and out. The main ballroom offers over 9,000 square feet of space, and boasts a bucolic, nature-inspired aesthetic with sophisticated touches. Exposed wooden beams and detailed chandeliers adorn the ceiling, while a robust stone fireplace stands with a deer head mounted on its mantle. For a more classically-themed ceremony, The Chapel features traditional pew seating, and a large window behind your altar. Their outdoor setting is surrounded by flourishing oak trees, and provides a clear view of the lake and fountains. You and your wedding party will have access to their dressing suite, which features lounge furniture, hair-and-makeup stations, and ample lighting.
The team behind Balmorhea will happily connect you to their most trusted local vendors, which include florists, caterers, and wedding planners. Tables, chairs, and two custom bars are available, and can be arranged into any formation you prefer. You will also be free to host your engagement photo sessions here, to get the most out of the lush gardens and surroundings.
Our wedding was absolutely perfect! This venue made us feel connected to all of our guests but still allowing plenty of spaces to spread out. We utilized the chapel for the ceremony and it was just beautiful and quaint. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 27-12-2023
Kassie Dyakon(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Wow! Just wow! I am in love with this venue and the people that run it. After touring about 10 venues, I felt something so different and special about this one! It is beautiful and managed so well. The people who run it, especially Melissa, are AMAZING!!! They were so helpful from the start through the end of the process. Even after the process! They were so responsive, friendly and helpful! I canât say enough about how much I loved having my wedding there and working with Melissa!! Reviewed on 07-10-2023
Kelly Palacios(other)5 out of 5 Rating
If I could rate this vendor more stars I would. The location is great. Its in the country, very rustic and the elegant beauty in the acreage speaks for itself. Melissa made this whole experience so flawless. Anytime I had any questions she replied right away and was super flexible with our schedules and just everything about the wedding. The venue is 10/10 down right gorgeous. The bridal suite is so adorable. And there are TONS of photo opportunities. I would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone. If your looking for a venue with a ton of space, this is for sure is the right one. Reviewed on 28-09-2023
Dwayne Hart(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Melissa at Balmorhea is incredible! She really helped us understand everything we needed to do to plan for our wedding. We only had a couple of months to plan and Melissa's knowledge and expertise provided exactly what we needed to get everything accomplished. She was always very friendly and easy to talk to. The venue itself was perfect for us. The property provided many places to take great pictures. The cross between country cottage and upscale Tuscan villa provided just the serene atmosphere we were looking for. You will not be disappointed in this choice for your venue! Reviewed on 15-08-2023
Laura Longnecker(other)5 out of 5 Rating
We absolutely loved the venue for our April wedding. From the first tour we could tell it had everything we were looking for and more. The property is gorgeous and well maintained. It was very important for us and our guests to have an easy experience and with everything on-site it was just perfect. We utilized the cottage, the chapel, the outdoor patio area, as well as the main reception hall. Everything was beautiful and just so accommodating. Extra shout out to Rainey who was our wedding coordinator and made sure that every detail was handled leading up and on the day of. We could not recommend her more as she made everything happen for us and truly helped us to maximize our budget. I think this place has everything and more at for a reasonable price. Also, we used all the recommended vendors except for maybe 2 and honestly they were all so great too which made the planning process so much easier. Seriously a 10/10 - our family & guests couldn't stop raving about the place either! Reviewed on 23-07-2023
Leah Miller(other)5 out of 5 Rating
When we toured this venue my husband and I knew immediately that this was the perfect location for our wedding venue. The size of the venue was the first thing that was very impressive and our guests/vendors were never crowded yet it did not feel oversized for approximately 150 people. The owners were absolutely amazing and worked with us so great, the have been in the business for years and it really showed. When it came to the venue itself it was by far and large the prettiest place we had seen out of all the other ones in the north Houston area and the best priced. We have nothing but compliments from our guests on the venue being so nice and the pictures were great! Reviewed on 22-06-2023
Mindy Shearer(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-05-2023 Make sure you add Balmorhea to your list of venues to look at! This place is absolutely incredible & the owners are so wonderful & easy to work with. From my first tour this felt like the right fit for me. I was lucky enough to get Melissa on my tour, and it really felt like Iâve known her for years! Balmorhea as a venue is absolutely gorgeous! I fell in love with it based off the pictures alone. It is exactly as advertised, and I would say, even better in person. You feel like you are on a remote ranch somewhere in the hill country. The grounds & buildings are so beautiful I didnât feel like I had to do a ton of decorating to try to make it look pretty. I canât wait to get the pictures back because there are so many perfect places for photo opportunities. I did my bridals there & they are all so amazing! I really canât say enough wonderful things about my experience with Balmorhea for my wedding. A week later & everyone is still talking about how beautiful it was! I promise you wonât regret booking Balmorhea! Reviewed on 28-05-2023
Kelli Nevlud(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-03-2023 Melissa was great to work with and so accommodating, felt like I was working with a good friend that was genuinely concerned about our needs. Balmorhea was a beautiful venue inside and outside. We had 300 guest and had room and a big dance floor. I highly recommend it for any event. Reviewed on 31-03-2023
Claire Lewis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-03-2023 I donât have enough good things to say about my wedding at Balmorhea! First of all Melissa and her team are lovely; they are responsive, kind, and professional. The venue is beautiful, well maintained, and provides space for indoor and outdoor options with ease. Melissa's preferred vendor list made our vendor selection so easy and we loved everyone we worked with that day. Reviewed on 30-03-2023
Marcy Bradley(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-02-2023 The venue was absolutely perfect for our Daughterâs Wedding! You have been so great to work with and always quick to answer any questions! I would highly recommend Balmorhea to any of my friends for their upcoming events!! Reviewed on 11-03-2023
Paige Bales(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-01-2023 Wonderful place to host a larger scale wedding! The place is stunning so we didn't go overboard with decor, staff was kind and easy to get a hold of, and the preferred vendor list was really helpful! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 30-01-2023
Brittney Rosa(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-11-2022 All I can say about this place is omg how amazing. From the first day we toured It to the wedding day itself, Melissa made me feel like I was home. She helped me throughout the year to help me get ideas on planning and was so helpful through the payment of It all. The day of my wedding my dress had popped a button and Holly and Melissa were on It almost instantly. They are dedicated and determined to provide the best day possible. Holly my day of coordinator was amazing as well. So kind and so patient, especially with my crew of people. She helped make sure my day went flawlessly as It did . If something did go wrong I wouldnât have known cause Holly was 5 steps ahead. This venue is definitely breathtaking and worth the money. Would love to come back and see other familiar couples get married here đ«¶đœ Reviewed on 14-12-2022
Lizzi Arana(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-09-2022 I was married a month ago at Balmorhea and let me tell you that the venue and team exceeded expectations! Balmorhea was the first venue we visited during our initial wedding planning, and though we did go on to visit other venues, we ultimately ended up booking our special day at Balmorhea due to the beautiful grounds, having both a chapel ceremony space and reception space on site, and also having bridal party suite on site as well. What put Balmorhea over the top was how personable the team wasâ at the beginning, when we were showing interest and had any questions, we worked with Holly and after booking, Melissa was our main contact. Both were so kind, responsive, and patient as I was a bride who had a lot of questions and wanted to do all my research and preparation for the big day. Their team was always responsive and easy to communicate with every step of the way. During the planning process itâs easy to become overwhelmed with finding and selecting vendors, and Balmorhea has a great list of preferred vendors that were reliable and delivered on our big day. A bonus was we were able to use one of their preferred bartending vendors and could buy the alcohol for our wedding to be served by the bartenders- which ultimately went on to save us a bit of money. We found that not many venues in the area have that as an option.On our wedding day we received many compliments from guests about how beautiful everything was at Balmorhea. You will also find that at Balmorhea there are so many places to take beautiful pictures (I also took my bridal portraits there). I am grateful to Melissa and her team at Balmorhea to helping make my wedding day an absolute dream. Reviewed on 25-10-2022
Elisabeth Hill(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-10-2021 If youâre thinking about getting married here, DO IT! I got married here a year ago and our families and friends still talk about the venue. It was nice to have everyone on the dance floor but it made me happy seeing everyone enjoy the outdoors as well. Not only is the venue and bridal suite STUNNING on its own but their team is such a breeze to work with. I had Rainie as my day of coordinator and I 10/10 recommend. I had a vendor cancel last minute and when I mentioned it to her within a couple hours she had already reached out to other vendors for me to get a quote and we even had a quote returned! She absolutely saved me. Balmorhea is family owned and operated and I truly felt like they cared about me and did everything in their power to ensure my wedding day was a breeze, and it was!! Reviewed on 23-10-2022
Shelby Northcutt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-10-2022 My now husband and I fell in love the second we pulled into the property. It was everything we were looking for, which was beautiful grounds, a chapel, and a cottage for us to get dressed in. Everything was absolutely perfect!! Reviewed on 19-10-2022
Marissa Howard(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-08-2022 When we were shopping around for venues most of the tours we went on left us feeling like we had just interacted with a used car salesman. Holly was genuine and fun-loving, a sharp contrast to the other tours we had been on. Additionally, the venue was beautiful and Melissa genuinely cared about my views and desires for how the venue would look on the big day. The professional attitude and care were a huge deal to me and I was so glad I chose Balmorhea for my big day. I got so many compliments on the venue and it's all due to Melissa's hard work and dedication to keeping the venue beautiful. They even allowed us to use the bridal cottage for childcare after the ceremony. Reviewed on 22-08-2022
Ryland Darilek(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-06-2022 Look no further as this is the best venue ever! The staff is very accommodating and make you feel like family. Melissa is amazing and showed us around on our tour. She even threw out other venues to check out. We looked at other venues but kept coming back to Balmorhea. They have a chapel on site that is breathtaking and perfect for our wedding in June. The grounds are beautiful with the trees, bridges, and water fountains in the ponds. The stonework at the venue itself is stunning. We even took our engagement photos on site. So many photo opportunities! We also had Ashton (in-house coordinator) as our day of coordinator. She did an amazing job and we were so pleased with all of her hard work and help to make our day perfect! We received so many compliments on the venue and are so happy we chose Balmorhea! Check out Balmorhea....you won't regret it! Reviewed on 18-08-2022
Melanie Davis(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-07-2022 Balmorhea Weddings and Events is fabulous! We held our wedding ceremony and reception at Balmorhea on July 30, 2022, and it could not have gone any better. The owners are wonderful people and a pleasure to work with. The venue and grounds are meticulously kept. The chapel and reception areas are beautiful and speak for themselves when it comes to decorating. The brides/grooms quarters are extremely useful and lend themselves to larger parties and getting ready on site. Communication with venue personnel is top notch, and everyone was so kind in guiding me through the planning process. I highly recommend Balmorhea to anyone planning a wedding or any event. Reviewed on 10-08-2022
Cheyenne Montgomery(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-07-2022 From the moment we booked our wedding with Balmorhea they were so helpful! Anytime I asked a question I could shoot them a quick email and always would have a response within the hour. Everyone there was punctual, helpful and nice. The Balmorhea team played a big part in making our day perfect!! Not to mention the venue is absolutely GORGEOUS! Reviewed on 18-07-2022
Brodi Orr(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-06-2022 TEN STARS!!! There are so many things I love about Balmorhea!!! The gorgeous scenery, the bridal cottage, the lighted patio, the rustic windmill, the pond, THE ENTIRE VENUE!!! Aside from the beautifulness that is this wedding venue, Melissa was also a breeze to work with. She was extremely welcoming since the beginning, responded very quickly to any questions I had through the wedding planning, and recommended the most outstanding vendors. My husband and I got married at Balmorhea on 6/10/22, and we even had family and friends coming to us to tell us how much they love the venue! I would recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the area! Reviewed on 23-06-2022
Heather Fajkus(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2022 Where to start ... I guess from the beginning. When our daughter (and now son-in-law) were looking for wedding venues there were two non-negotiables ... amongst various other must haves. 1) it needed to have a chapel and 2) it needed to represent \"them\". Finding a venue with a chapel ... in South Texas ... is NOT as easy a mission as one would think. When Avery and Laithen (Crow) started looking for venues that met their criteria we started the search. Not going to lie, we did look at a couple of other places, BUT when we first drove up on Balmorhea the grounds took our breath away. It is beyond beautiful. Chapel (check), the \"them\" vibe (double check) ... bonus points for the meticulously manicured grounds and water ponds. Our initial meeting with the owner, Melissa Carswell, was more than we could have imagined ... we honestly left our initial meeting with her gob-smacked. She was a dream and extremely accommodating. Melissa truly wants only the best for her bride and groom ... she was in constant communication with us throughout the planning process to see if there was anything she could aide us with. There were a few pretty pleases we threw at her and she was more than happy to try to accommodate. The site for day of preparation was awesome ... it actually turned out better than we could have imagined. Dad's \"First Look\" ... yes, there were tears. Seeing our daughter walk down the aisle of the chapel ... more tears. The Chapel ... The simplicity of the Balmorhea chapel honestly was the deciding factor when they were searching for venues. The simplicity and beauty gave our couple the opportunity to shine. Avery and Laithen wanted simple elegance and watching them begin their forever took our breath away. Balmorhea is a hidden jewel amongst the hustle and bustle of Houston. From the moment you pass through the gates (and they are gorgeous!!) you enter ahhhhh. Melissa ... from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for helping bring our daughter (and son-in-law's) Pinterest page to life. Your venue was the canvas they always dreamed of. Reviewed on 10-06-2022
Sarah Williamson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-04-2022 If you're looking for rustic elegance, this venue is for you.The venue is family owned and operated. They are easy to work with and actually pretty funny too. We got so many compliments on our venue both during and even weeks after the wedding. The chapel is beautiful, the grounds have so many photo opportunities. The reception area was spacious and there is a bell tower! During the reception a lot of guests (and us) went outdoors and enjoyed the grounds. Can't say enough good things about it. It's not all-inclusive, which means that you get to use your own vendors, which saved us a lot of money. (We got our favorite Mexican place to cater which is MUCH less expensive than wedding catering.) Reviewed on 20-05-2022
Reagan Schroeder(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-03-2022 This venue is so beautiful and the staff was very communicative and easy to work with!! They answered all of our questions promptly and they offered very competitive pricing compared to similar venues! Iâm so glad I had my wedding here, the chapel is stunning and the reception area is perfect!! Reviewed on 04-05-2022
Meagan Mize(bride)1 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 03-06-2022 Very bad experience. They DOUBLE BOOKED my wedding date. They told me I would have to pick a new date and gave me very little time to make a decision. I lost some of my money but I felt I could not trust them and that they managed the situation very badly so I decided to go with a different venue. Reviewed on 31-03-2022
Amanda Patterson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-02-2022 This venue was everything we wanted and MORE! I had my absolute dream wedding and couldnât have asked for a better place! The scenery was amazing and the staff were so attentive! Reviewed on 18-03-2022
Becca Qian(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-03-2022 I cannot say enough about this venue and the people that work there. We are so glad we went with them. Their day of coordinators are 10/10. They always responded to any questions I had and took the anxiety away that this venue was about an hour from where we live so everything was mostly done via email or phone. Holly helped me tour the place and was there every step of the way and we were so happy that she was able to be our day of coordinator as well. She's bubbly without bringing in any anxiety, accommodating, and just overall a joy to work with. I always felt and trusted she was going to take care of it, or make the right call if I was not available, and she absolutely did. We had a lot of different moving parts in our wedding to fit in both of our cultures and then some....and her and Rainie handled everything with such grace and ease. Like even figuring out how to get greenery on to a bounce house on a windy day exactly as I wanted. They literally made my entire wedding vision really come to life and flow effortlessly. Thank you Holly, Rainie, and Melissa for being always kind and genuine and with a Yes-we-can-make-it-work attitude. It made our big day absolutely perfect. We can def tell you all love genuinely what you do and get excited when we throw something at you that might be a challenge or new! Thank you ladies!! So many people expressed how impressed they were by my day of coordinators! Reviewed on 07-03-2022
Stephanie K(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-02-2022 I can not say enough about Balmorhea! From our tour, to the days after the wedding was everything that my daughter and I could hope for. Melissa was our original contact and she was so friendly and extremely helpful. Balmorhea has everything on site and the property is beautiful. You feel like you are so far away from everything when itâs actually so conveniently close to everything. The chapel felt like church to me, the cottage was the perfect size for all the girls to get ready and the boys to hang out and the reception hall was beautifully perfect!! We used Rainie Crawley for our âday ofâ coordinator, which was recommended by Balmorhea, and she was amazing! Once you see this place you will fall in love with it! Add it to your list of tours, you wonât regret it. Reviewed on 05-03-2022
Jennifer Abney(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-02-2022 We got married here on 2/12/22 and couldn't be happier with our decision to choose Balmorhea! Balmorhea was actually the first venue we toured and we immediately loved it but kept our options open. However, every other venue we toured, we kept comparing it to Balmorhea and knew it was the right one for us! The venue is BEAUTIFUL and had everything we wanted and at a very reasonable price! I was a little nervous about the bride and groom sharing the wedding cottage the day of but honestly, there was no issue at all with it! My bridal party and I were so busy getting ready on \"our side\" of the cottage that I didn't even notice when the guys were there. The entire staff of Balmorhea was also so patient and accommodating the day of; we wanted our ceremony outdoors but the weather kept changing and they allowed us until noon the day of to decide where we would have it at. That truly shows how much they want their brides and grooms to get what they want and be happy! Melissa and her team were SO helpful from the very first day and any questions I had, Melissa made sure to answer! She also reached out throughout our planning process just to see how everything was and to see if we had any questions. We hired Rainie as our coordinator through Balmorhea and she was THE BEST!!! Even though Rainie is a \"month of\" coordinator, she answered any questions I had before then regarding recommendations for vendors and decor ideas and she never made me feel like a burden. I could truly list SO many ways Rainie, Melissa, and Holly helped me throughout the entire planning process and especially our wedding day! Thank y'all so much for everything! Reviewed on 28-02-2022
Jarimie Holdgraf(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-02-2022 What more can I say other than \"Absolutely Wonderful\"! They covered every base and meet or exceeded every need we had. Thank you to Melissa and her team. Their knowledge and expertise help us achieve the most perfect wedding we could have ever imagined. Reviewed on 16-02-2022
Tiffany Peterson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-12-2021 WHERE DO I EVEN BEGIN!? Multiply your highest expectations x 10 and that is the level of service you will get at The Balmorhea! I recently had our Christmas themed wedding there (December 4th, 2021) and we have literally been showered with compliments and guests telling us how perfect the venue was for our special day. Online pictures will never be able to show how absolutely stunning the grounds, reception space, bridal house and chapel are. Do yourself a favor, and go see it in person because you will fall in love with everything! The venue director Melissa is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met! She was always attentive and responsive to not only my needs/questions but also when my coordinator needed her. She incorporated every special detail we wanted and helped me feel at ease about any and everything to do with planning out the whole day. I truly wish I could live our wedding day over and over because it was perfect!!! THANK YOU so much to The Balmorhea team for everything!!! Reviewed on 27-01-2022
Kensey King(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-01-2022 The most beautiful venue! It felt like the location of our dreams! The team is super great to work with -- Melissa and Justin really made our whole experience seamless. While it was a drive for our guests in the Houston area, everyone raved about how gorgeous the chapel, reception hall, and grounds are. It made for some dreamy photos as well. We super appreciated the Balmorhea's help with picking vendors, the coordinator option with Rainie Crawley who was superb and really helped us in the planning process and provided the best day-of coordinator service I've ever seen! Also, this venue gives you flexibility on setup -- we were able to setup the day before which made the day of our wedding that much more enjoyable! I cannot say enough great things about this place -- we loved it! Reviewed on 25-01-2022
Brittney Barham(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-01-2022 Melissa is absolutely wonderful and everyone at Balmorhea was incredibly helpful every step of the way! We are so thankful we chose Balmorhea for our wedding and loved that our entire event from start to finish was enjoyed at one location. The bridal cottage is huge and includes a full kitchen! The chapel was perfect for our ceremony and sat everyone comfortably. The reception hall is absolutely stunning and we loved the outdoor fireplace for our cold day! I canât recommend Balmorhea enough! Reviewed on 18-01-2022
Emily Case(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-12-2021 Melissa was just fabulous to work with. She made sure everything was perfect and our event went smoothly. Definitely coming back here for future events! Reviewed on 06-12-2021
Kimberly Munoz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-11-2021 This venue was absolutely perfect!! It had the small touches we were looking for in a venue. The owners and staff were very accommodating to every request from the moment we signed the contract. We had great weather for our outdoor wedding and it was beautiful. We also were very pleased with the back up option of the chapel. If we had been rained out, the chapel would still have been the perfect ceremony spot. The large glass windows would still allow for a beautiful background with or without rain. The wedding party house was just what we were looking for as well. It allowed for us to be together when we wanted, but then apart when it was time to get ready. The photo opportunities for sunset and night pictures were AMAZING!! We highly recommend Balmorhea! Reviewed on 06-12-2021
Staci Scroggin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-11-2021 Highly recommend! From the day we first toured the venue we knew it was the venue for us. Rainey did an amazing job of giving us the tour and answering all of our questions. They made securing our date easy, and they were very responsive throughout the whole process. The sip and see night at the venue was very helpful. That's where we chose our dj and catering. We loved the cottage where we got ready and the fact we could bring lunch and drinks. They were great with communication about what needed to be done next and a suggested sheet for tipping our vendors. We are so glad we decided to get married at Balmorhea. Reviewed on 04-12-2021
Rebecca Chiasson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-10-2021 We had a wonderful dream of a Wedding at Balmorhea. Not only was it picturesque they were so communicative and available when we had questions or wanted to come out to the venue. Reviewed on 24-11-2021
Monica Parson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-10-2021 The Balmorhea Weddings was absolutely amazing. This venue had everything we wanted and needed. The Bridal house was big and accommodated our bridal party and then some, the Chapel was perfect, and reception building was hands down beautiful. The property itself is amazing not to mention the owners. Melissa was so helpful from beginning to the end. No doubt we chose the best venue to get married at! Reviewed on 24-10-2021
Louise Armstrong(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-10-2021 Amazingly beautiful venue! Our day was perfect and we received so many compliments on the venue. It's stunning. We can't wait to get our pictures back with this amazing scenery. Melissa was a dream to work with! Reviewed on 20-10-2021
Maddie Roller(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-10-2021 Melissa and her team are great! Not only is Balmorhea beautiful, but itâs FUNCTIONAL! We had 12+ women in the bridal suite all morning, and had plenty of space to hang out and get ready. The chapel was the perfect setting for our ceremony and the grounds made for drop dead gorgeous photos. We received so many compliments on our wedding location from our guests!!! We couldnât have been happier. Reviewed on 15-10-2021
Leslie Gray(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-06-2021 Melissa Carswell and her team at Balmorhea were incredible! She is extremely service oriented and goes above and beyond to help a bride plan her wedding . As a parent, all of her guidance and advice were extremely helpful. The grounds are gorgeous and the end result for pictures is breathtaking! They are family run and care deeply for every wedding to be extra special. I cannot brag enough about the experience from beginning to end on service, beautiful grounds, stunning chapel, bridal cottage, and indoor venue. Reviewed on 04-10-2021
Katie Oncken(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 25-09-2021 Amazing venue everyone is extremely organized and professional! Absolutely stunning grounds and buildings. Reviewed on 29-09-2021
Erin Camp(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-08-2021 Having our wedding at Balmorhea Events was a dream come true! The wedding venue is absolutely stunning on 32 secluded acres. It has an indoor chapel, outdoor ceremony site, a bridal suite for everyone to get ready in, a gorgeous hall for the reception and MORE! So many beautiful spots on the grounds to take lots of pictures too. Melissa and the entire staff went above and beyond for us leading up to the wedding and also on the wedding day. They were professional, responded to all emails so quickly, and had all the answers to my many questions. They were so knowledgeable, available, and just a breeze to work with. I will recommend the venue Balmorhea Events to everyone. I really feel like this venue is looked over and it should not be. Seriously, check out this beautiful venue and you will not be disappointed!! Reviewed on 14-08-2021
Damali Vera(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-07-2021 Besides the venue being absolutely gorgeous, Melissa and her team do such a great job of communicating and trying to make the process as stress free as possible! The venue really is absolutely perfect and the team was so great I am just beyond pleased with how the wedding went! Reviewed on 05-08-2021
Lauren Sestak(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-05-2021 This Venue from beginning to end has been top notch! When my husband I a first started looking, it was at the start of the pandemic when everything was shut down and completely unknown. The crew at Balmorhea was so generous to offer a virtual tour to help give us a better idea on what we could expect. With that, they also offered different venue layout types, vendor options for things such as florals, catering, beverage, etc. We were not tied to using any single service and ultimately was sold on the fact that this venue was the most DIY when it came to determining what we could bring in and decorate with. The best part about this venue is you truly do not need much to decorate because the property, chapel, and reception hall are so beautiful on its own. Additionally, once we were able to start coming around with less COVID restrictions, we were able to set appointments to visit before our selected date and I even had the chance to take some Bridal portraits during the week which was something I would recommend every bride to do! Melissa was our main point of contact and she was sooo professional, kind, and just understood the amount of time and effort that goes into planning a wedding. Her communication was effective and efficient, never overwhelming and she was so kind to give her advice when requested. The whole staff was never pushy and instead felt more like a family, because at the end of the day this is a family owned business and you can tell they truly enjoy doing what they do. I would 110% recommend the Balmorhea to any brides looking for their perfect venue! This is what brought my whole wedding to ultimate perfection! Reviewed on 08-06-2021
Kristen Shaver(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 23-05-2021 Melissa, Holly, and the rest of Balmorhea staff were always so kind and helpful! They were willing and wanted to do whatever was needed of them to make our day go well. The venue is beautiful and we got so many compliments on how stunning it was. The staff checked in with me multiple times to make sure everything was going well and to ask if we needed anything! Melissa even brought over more umbrellas to the bridal/groom suite to make sure everyone had one since it rained some on our wedding day. Our wedding day was amazing and that is in large part because of Balmorhea, we are so grateful! I highly highly recommend booking this venue for your bid day!! Reviewed on 31-05-2021
Fernando Nieto(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-05-2021 There are no words that can describe how incredible this place is and how perfect our wedding was here. This venue has everything you can dream of for you wedding. Starting with a well-accommodated groom and bridal suite that served to get ready for the day; moving to the beautiful chapel that held our ceremony; and ending with a beautiful reception hall that everyone loved due to its rustic color and contrast. There is nothing bad that can be said about this place due to how great it is. If you want the perfect wedding, this is the place to book!! Reviewed on 31-05-2021
Emily Modrzejewski(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-05-2021 I couldnât have asked for a more beautiful venue! The staff was amazing and helped every chance they got! The amenities were just perfect for our whole bridal party to relax and enjoy our special day. I wish the weather would have held up for beautiful pictures to capture the amazing scenery and landscape! Melissa and her team went above and beyond to make my day a dream â€ïž I wish I could do it all over again! Reviewed on 28-05-2021
Amanda Gobble(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-05-2021 Balmorhea was the first and only venue I visited, I immediately fell in love with the property and Melissa made me feel confident that we would be well taken care of. Everything from big picture questions to little details were thought through and assisted with!Would highly recommend utilizing the coordinator package, specifically Holly! She made sure that both me and my family could enjoy our day without stress. Yes, itâs as beautiful as the photos online and yes you should have your wedding there! Reviewed on 24-05-2021
Amanda Lopez(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-05-2021 I could not be more thankful for the team we had at Balmorhea. The location is perfect with about a 30 minute drive from downtown that somehow makes you feel like youâre in another country. The chapel, reception hall, and bridal cottage are STUNNING and made it easy for this indecisive and minimalistic bride to add small touches because itâs pretty all by itself. Melissa was always so on it with checking in on me and making sure I had everything I needed during this process. Even with Covid drama going on, the Balmorhea team kept everything moving smoothly. Brides. If you do nothing else during your wedding prep, FIND YOURSELF A HOLLY. Holly is on staff at Balmorhea and acted as my coordinator. Let me tell you she seriously thought of every single possible little detail to keep our day running smoothly. She is also one of the sweetest people and could keep up with my husband (!!!) and his friends which is a FEAT. We loved every minute of our day thanks to this amazing venue. I would recommend them to anyone who asked! Reviewed on 21-05-2021
kaylie fulvio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-05-2021 I could not have had a better experience. Balmorhea is such a hidden gem. The property is breathtaking & the staff goes above and beyond to meet/exceed every one of your expectations. I canât recommend this venue enough! Reviewed on 14-05-2021
Christine Lee(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-03-2021 Melissa and the team at Balmorhea were all AMAZING to work with! We had the best experience planning with them all. Ashton H. was a fantastic coordinator who did absolutely everything in her power to help coordinate and plan for the wedding day. We are so thankful for this beautiful venue which has all that one could ask for! The site is breathtaking and so spacious. This place was perfect for our intimate wedding during Covid, and would be amazing to have so many more (hundreds more) enjoy this space with lots of room still! The outdoor ceremony and reception were perfect for our spring wedding. The chapel is beautifully lined with pews for many guests to sit at and enjoy a beautiful view. The bridal cottage was wonderful to get ready in and so convenient to have a ladies and gentlemen side so the family and bridal party could all be together easily while the bride and groom can easily avoid one another. This was also very easily located and not far for travelers out of town to reach. We had the best memories made here for our wedding all because of how wonderful Balmorhea is! Reviewed on 27-04-2021
Hannah Ball(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-03-2021 Balmorhea was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding! We were in awe of the property the minute we drove up to tour, and only grew to love it more during our year of planning and on the big day! Lynsey, Melissa, and the entire Carswell family treated us so well- quick responses, kind hearts, and consistent care for any need or question we had. Our wedding was beautiful, and Balmorhea was the perfect back drop for it. From the start of the day with breakfast and pampering at the cottage, to a breathtaking ceremony in the white chapel, and to end the night dancing away in the reception hall, we could not be more grateful for Balmorhea Events. Reviewed on 08-04-2021
Kameryn Zetterstrom(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-12-2020 My husband and I got married at Balmorhea on December 20th, 2020. We were originally supposed to get married on July 3rd but decided to postpone due to Covid. We first toured the venue in December 2018 and immediately loved the grounds and owner, Melissa! She was so welcoming and friendly. We particularly appreciated how she always said âwe look forward to celebrating your wedding.â The staff and owners of Balmorhea are accommodating, they are a family owned business that donât have the big wedding venue corporate feel where you and your husband are just a day in their calendar. They truly want to give you everything for your special day. When we decided to reschedule our wedding, Melissa and other staff could not have been nicer and more helpful! My husband and I had a difficult schedule to work with and only a few dates that we could make work- and Melissa opened up the calendar and gave us as many dates to choose from as possible. We went out to the venue several times to look around, take engagement pictures, and plan. Between the time we booked the venue and the day of our wedding (2 years after our first tour), they had done so many upgrades. They are constantly looking for ways to make it better. Whenever we asked if we could do something, the answer was never ânoâ- it was always âyes and hereâs how to make it happen.â The venue itself is gorgeous all year around. The chapel, reception hall, and bridal cottage have so many hidden details that make it so special. One thing that impressed our parents so much was after the wedding, we had so many Christmas trees and decorations clean up. The staff from Balmorhea and the cops jumped right in and helped load things in to car and pack it all up. Most wedding venues will stand and watch with the clock running waiting to charge you more. I HIGHLY recommended getting married at Balmorhea and working with the staff there. You can trust that they will take care of all the stress wedding planning brings in the midst of a pandemic or not. They are truly the best in the wedding business. Thank you so much Balmorhea and Melissa!From the husband: Working with Melissa and the rest of the staff at Balmorhea made planning so easy. Any time I had a request, they were more than happy to oblige. Seriously, as the husband I have to tell you this... The Groomâs side of the bridal cottage was the perfect place to relax before the wedding. All great things from us! Thank you, Balmorhea! Reviewed on 13-03-2021
Melody Lee(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-01-2021 OKAY this place is amazing. First of all, I want to thank Melissa, Holly, and Lynsey who were involved in my wedding. Y'all were so professional in all your communication both in person and over the phone. I especially want to thank Melissa who was really accommodating with us when we had to make so many changes to our wedding due to Covid. In addition, the venue is to die for. I got so many compliments on the venue from my guests. Also ladies, if you're looking around for a venue pay attention to their bridal suite especially if you have a large wedding party. Here, it was a whole separate house and we had plenty of space to spread out and follow Covid guidelines even with 9 bridesmaids, 2 moms, and hair and makeup staff. Also there is a fridge, microwave and lots of space to eat. All of this to say just book your wedding here. You won't be disappointed. Reviewed on 13-03-2021
Macey M(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-03-2021 The staff was very friendly and helpful through the whole process. The venue had every amenity I wanted and were very easy to work with! Gorgeous, professional and well taken care of. Reviewed on 09-03-2021
Alex Lackey(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-11-2020 Balmorhea was the first venue we looked at when getting married in 2020. While we did tour a few others afterwards, we felt so at home with Balmorhea. Melissa, Justin and their staff were so excited for us to share our big day with them and we couldn't have asked for more. The venue itself is beautiful and you feel way out of the city due to the large private property it sits on even though it's not too far. They have a chapel on site which my now wife actually shed some tears walking into the first time. She was in love! The layout of the main reception space is very flexible to be used in any way you like. Having a covered outdoor patio is also really convenient and gives you that much more room to play with.Overall, Balmorhea was great and easy to work with on the day of. We had the venue to ourselves all day so no rush to get set up for us or any of our vendors. Can't say enough thanks to Balmorhea for a perfect day. Reviewed on 24-02-2021
Ashley Stroud(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-11-2020 We ultimately ended up choosing this venue for the chapel; it just seemed perfect for us! The grounds are beautiful, with trees and a pond. Many of our guests commented about the beauty of the venue. We also loved how quiet everything was outside; no cars to be heard. The bridal cottage was one house for both bride and groom, so of course there's a bit of sneaking around to keep from seeing each other. The bridal suite was spacious enough to get makeup and hair done, and my husband enjoyed his area as well (i.e. the pool table). Everything seemed clean and in order the day-of. I was also able to take my bridal photos on site a few weeks before the wedding, so that was great. The prices are pretty much the same as what you would find at other venues of similar location and size. My only complaint is that most of the time, when I would call the main number, there was no answer. Email was a much more reliable source of communication, and we usually got a response within 24 hours. Overall, we would have our wedding here again.For anyone wondering about COVID-related info: Balmorhea had offered to let us schedule a different date up to 120 days from our original at no charge. Afterwards, there would have been a charge. We opted not to reschedule because we had guests coming from another country, and this time frame wouldn't have changed anything for us. Our original date ended up working fine, though of course there was family who couldn't make it. Difficult times, but it was an unprecedented situation for all involved. Our wedding was still great despite the circumstances. Reviewed on 19-02-2021
Elizabeth Herrera(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-10-2020 From the moment I stepped in the venue I knew this was the one! I had tears right when I walked into the chapel. My husband knew there was no looking at other venues after seeing this place. Mellissa was wonderful and helped us find some great vendors as well. Our guest loved the place and our wedding was amazing! Reviewed on 08-12-2020
Melissa Walker(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-12-2020 Balmorhea was the PERFECT venue for our wedding! Not only is it beyond beautiful, the owners and staff working there are super nice. Melissa was always available to answer my questions. The preferred vendor list provided to me saved my behind when planning a wedding for a pandemic. They knew how to work together so well that I didnât have to worry about a single thing. Reviewed on 08-12-2020
Wendy Alexander(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-11-2020 Balmorhea is one of the most beautiful wedding venues! Working with Melissa and Lindsey was amazing. They kept us up to date with all the latest information regarding covid restrictions and we were able to proceed with minimal changes. My daughter's wedding was everything I had imagined - even with the uncertainty of 2020. This venue is the place to have the wedding day of your dreams! Reviewed on 06-12-2020
Sydney McMaken(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-10-2020 Balmorhea was such a dream! We could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding in October. The first time we walked into Balmorhea we knew It was going to be our venue. It feels so homey, relaxing, and not to mention BEAUTIFUL! Melissa and Lindsey were SO sweet and very helpful. They put all of our worries and fears about COVID to ease and answered all of our questions. We appreciated how open they were for us to visit the venue (multiple times) before the wedding, too. We cannot recommend Balmorhea enough and any couple to get married here will truly love every second. Thank you for making our day so so special! Reviewed on 28-11-2020
Emily Bledsoe(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-10-2020 I cannot recommend this venue highly enough! Melissa and her team were so wonderful to work with, especially during the craziness that 2020 has been. They were so responsive, personable, and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. The grounds themselves are BEAUTIFUL and provide a certain peacefulness to the day that every wedding needs. Not to mentioned there is a great indoor and outdoor ceremony choice as well as a reception hall to fit 300+ guests. If you choose Balmorhea, you can't go wrong. Reviewed on 04-11-2020
Abby Frank(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-09-2020 We had our wedding at this venue and from the very beginning they made us feel right at home. They were so responsive, super sweet and made everything so so easy! The venue is BEAUTIFUL to say the very least and we could not have asked for anything better. Reviewed on 05-10-2020
Taylor Martin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-08-2020 From the moment we stepped onto this property we knew it was the one! Not to mention, we looked at a couple other venues and Melissa was the only that wanted to get to know us (from how we met to how my husband proposed). When looking for venues, I knew I wanted everything to happen in one place (getting ready, wedding ceremony and reception). The property is stunning and all of the facilities are fantastic! Super clean and ready for the day of your wedding. One of our favorite things was the kitchen in the bridal house. We were able to bring some food & drinks and store them in the fridge while we were getting ready. They do have a microwave & oven for those who want to bring food to heat up. During COVID-19, Melissa was one of the best vendors to work with. She was so accommodating with us to postpone our original date and answer all the questions we had during our uncertainty. Reviewed on 01-09-2020
Ellen Zinsmeister(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-06-2020 Four months before my daughters wedding, we found ourselves in the midst of a pandemic! Unchartered territory for everyone- including our wedding venue.Balmorhea turned out to be our constant! They kept up with all the rules and regulations and all the changes that happened during those 4 months. I know this because I stayed in contact with Holly (our Balmorhea specialist :) and I even heard from Melissa a few times. Holly answered All of my questions and concerns. She was fabulous! Balmorhea was everything we could have asked for- even during a pandemic! They felt our worries and shared in our joy! Balmorhea was the Best!! Reviewed on 26-08-2020
Matthew Bowden(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-07-2020 They were very flexible and helpful during the pandemic and not super strict or uptight about things. Reviewed on 14-08-2020
Kim Kelley(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-08-2020 I cannot say enough good things about Balmorhea and the team that runs it. I helped a friend with her wedding there a few years ago and when it was my turn to get married recently, I went there first to get pricing and talk to them about my own wedding. I checked out a couple of other venues but this one was easily my favorite, and honestly, the one where I felt like the staff respected my time and priorities the most. We are a couple who had to deal with rescheduling a wedding during the COVID pandemic and Melissa and the team at Balmorhea were SO supportive and helpful through what was a very stressful time. If I weren't already in love with this place and these people, I would have been after this. On the day of our wedding, Melissa and the staff were there to make sure everything went smoothly. Our day was nothing short of perfect and so many of my guests commented that \"this is an amazing venue! how did you find it!?\". My suggestion, if they are available for your special day, book them, and book them fast before someone else does. This place, space, and team are amazing. Reviewed on 04-08-2020
Monica Rhoton(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-07-2020 My daughter was married in July at Balmorhea. The original wedding date was scheduled for April, but due to the Covid-19 ordinances, the wedding had to be reschedule. A very stressful time for everyone involved! Melissa and Holly were patient and understanding during this time, putting the bride and familyâs feelings first. During the planning stages they answered many questions and allowed us to pop by the venue to get a measurements or walk the space for planning. The venue it beautiful inside and out!!Even with Covid -19 looming around us, everyone had a blast! We spaced the tables out to allow a comfortable distance, hand sanitizer was available and the restrooms were very clean. Everyone ate, drank and danced all night long!! Thank you Melissa and Holly!!! Reviewed on 31-07-2020
Jessi Jeansonne(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-06-2020 Balmorhea exceeded our expectations!! My fiance and I knew we wanted to be married here as soon as we walked in. Melissa was also the ONLY person who asked us about our story and wanted to get to know us on a personal level! (We saw over 7 venues). We could tell she really cared about her clients! Melissa and her staff were always available for questions and to put our minds at ease during these crazy times. The venue and grounds are immaculate. The day of the wedding went flawlessly. I still have people telling me Balmorhea is the best wedding venue they have been to. I also spoke to Melissa the day after the wedding, as she wanted to ensure all went well. She even gave me some marriage advice that I will never forget. This venue and the people are truly special! I will always recommend this venue!! Reviewed on 10-07-2020
Suzanne Patrick(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-06-2020 A truly magical night!! My daughter chose Balmorhea back in 2018 for her April 2020 wedding. During the process of the year Melissa kept in contact with us to ensure all was going as planned. Then in the beginning of March 2020, we were faced with rescheduling til June 2020 due to COVID. My daughters wedding was dream come true. From the venue to the vendors recommended by Melissa, it was more than we expected. Melissa was with us through the booking of vendors, assisted us with our questions and was always attentive to our needs. We were able to successfully have her wedding on June 20, 2020 and it was a truly magical night. As my daughter has said \"I felt like I was on Cloud 9 all day and night\". If you are looking for a family friendly venue with the recommendation of the best vendors in the industry, Balmorhea is your venue. I cannot thank Melissa and her team enough for making this day a dream come true for my daughter!!! Reviewed on 09-07-2020
Joyce Rencurrel(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-06-2017 This review is long overdue from our daughterâs wedding in 2017. From start to finish, Melissa at Balmorhea was exceptional. This was our first wedding to have to plan. Our daughter and son-in-law fell in love with the beautiful property and that was the easiest part. They were very accommodating to customize to their desires. The bridal cottage was a huge plus. Their open house with vendors set us up very well with our planning. All of the vendors we chose through them were fantastic. They went above and beyond to make the wedding day absolutely fantastic! Reviewed on 26-06-2020
Kelly Parrales(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-02-2020 I cannot say enough about how amazing our experience with the Balmorhea was. We had been planning our wedding for 14 months when our at the time venue went bankrupt on us 2 weeks before the wedding!! It was chaos and we had no idea what we were going to do. After calls all weekend, we so thankfully came in contact with Melissa who was amazing to talk to/work with from the very moment she picked up the phone! They were accommodating and so helpful through the last stretch of our planning. Aside from Melissa, everyone else who we also met that worked here was so kind. They made the whole rush planning process a breeze!Aside from the staff, the venue itself is a dream! We walked into an open house they were having and immediately fell in love. We were so set on it we booked that same day! The bridal suite was loved by all my girls, and the grooms quarters was really neat! The chapel is really clean and beautiful. And the reception room is wonderful. The floor plan possibilities are endless, and it fit all of mine and my husbands large Hispanic families comfortably! haha. Our guests loved the photo perfect backdrop of the grounds. We got married in February when the trees were more bare, but that didn't take away from any of the beauty. This venue does not fall short, everything is designed so well.I could go on and on about how perfect the Balmorhea was for our wedding. The staff, the venue, the location wasn't hard to find, everything about it was so great. Our families are still talking about how beautiful the venue was!Thank you Balmorhea for being part of our special day, we are so glad to have celebrated with you all! Reviewed on 11-03-2020
Emily Erreguin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-01-2020 Just got married at the Balmorhea, and it was the best decision my husband and I made. The whole property and venue is just breathe taking. Their chapel was what stole my heart. We received so many compliments from our guests of how beautiful the venue is. and I must say that All of Balmorhea's reps. were so sweet and super helpful. We just felt so blessed to be able to get married here. Reviewed on 24-01-2020
Hanna V(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-10-2019 Choosing this wedding location was honestly one of the easiest parts of planning the wedding. My husband and I toured 5 venues/locations before this one and we knew right away. A big part of why we loved the place, besides how beautiful it looked, was because they had everything you would need in one location. The bridal cottage was onsite and so large that we split it between the wedding party for menâs and womenâs sides. They have a beautiful outside space which is where we had the ceremony but a few days before the wedding we were worried it would rain. Well, thereâs a chapel onsite so no problem there. Very convenient for us and the guests to have reception and ceremony at the same location. And Melissa was super accommodating because my family was from overseas so we toured the venue again when my family came over even after we booked the event. We used mostly email and texts to communicate with her and she is quick to reply. We didnât have to worry about parking or being too loud or anything you would think of if we had the wedding in town. One thing we were concerned with was Uber/Lyft but we were able to schedule those and didnât have a problem with people getting home. Again, honestly one of the easiest parts of the wedding planning. Thank you for making our day magical! Reviewed on 21-11-2019
Kristine Pali(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 12-10-2019 An incredibly beautiful wedding venue and experience!! Our guests could not stop talking about our wedding and the stunning setting!! There are so many amazing places for photographs, ceremony, and more!! Melissa was very helpful throughout the booking process and leading up to the big day! I absolutely recommend Balmorhea!! Thank you all for everything! Reviewed on 29-10-2019
Britnee Stevens(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-08-2019 Balmorhea could not have been a more perfect venue for our fairytale wedding last month. Melissa and the rest of the event staff are absolutely incredible and the grounds are GORGEOUS. The amount of compliments I received from my guests on this beautiful venue was too high to count! Our ceremony and reception spaces were set up perfectly and the cottage was a great place for all of us to get ready! There are so many amazing places for pictures and first touches/first looks! I could go on for days about how much I love Balmorhea but it is truly something magical that you have to see for yourself! Reviewed on 24-09-2019
Rachel Stephenson(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 06-07-2019 My husband I were married here this summer and we could not have picked a more perfect venue. We loved the grounds and the versatility in how we could choose to set up our wedding. The chapel is beautiful and was the talk of all of our guests. Even in the heat of the summer, there was plenty of shade and beautiful places to be outside. Our pictures look incredible! The outdoor ceremony was a great place for wedding party pictures. We also loved the bridal cottage which made the whole morning of getting ready feel so relaxing.Finally, the staff was a dream to work with. They were flexible with us coming up to view the property since my mother lived out of state and could only visit at odd times. Melissa was helpful and supportive and gave us great vendor contacts. Everyone who attended couldn't stop talking about how much they loved the venue! We're so glad we chose the Balmorhea for our special day. Reviewed on 16-09-2019
Ashley Gunnels(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-08-2019 Balmorhea makes you feel instantly at home, and they strive to create your perfect experience! Everything is BEAUTIFUL, and they make it so clear that they are there for you and want to help you in any way possible! They are more helpful that I could have ever imagined, and they made the day absolutely wonderful!-Grant and Ashley Leslie Reviewed on 14-09-2019
Danielle George(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-06-2019 Balmorhea was the PERFECT venue for our wedding last month! Melissa was so helpful, and made everything very easy. We booked 2 years in advance because we knew it was exactly what we wanted in a venue. The bridal house is awesome to have everyone getting ready in and all my guests could talk about was how beautiful the venue was. We did an outdoor ceremony at 530 in June and it was perfectly shaded, so it never got too hot. HIGHLY Recommend Balmorhea to anyone looking for the perfect venue. Reviewed on 06-07-2019
Erica Fox(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-05-2019 Wow!! That is all I can say. Melissa was the most phenomenal and calming person from the very beginning. During our tour I just felt this peace from her presence, knowledge and expertise on Weddings. Without a doubt I could not have picked a more perfect venue. I initially toured because I was in love with their outdoor ceremony space BUT the second I saw the chapel my jaw dropped. Guests have raved about this venue since our wedding!! Iâm so thankful for Melissa, Lyndsey and other Balmorhea staff that made my wedding perfect. This venue was the perfect and most stunning backdrop for it all Reviewed on 02-06-2019
Kerstin Scates(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-05-2019 There arenât enough words to describe the amazing experience we had at Balmorhea. Melissa was so easy to work with- always available and answered any questions I had. The property is absolutely gorgeous- you donât need much to enhance itâs beauty. Everyone commented how beautiful it was too! It ended up raining right before our ceremony, so we moved our ceremony to the chapel. While I was soo excited for an outside ceremony, the chapel exceeded my expectations and I even think turned out to be the better choice. You wonât be disappointed with this venue...absolute perfection! Reviewed on 28-05-2019
Krista Vaughn(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-04-2019 Absolutely LOVED Balmorhea! The venue is gorgeous and the people there are so friendly and helpful. Melissa was there for me throughout the process and made me feel so special! As every bride should! Reviewed on 21-05-2019
Holly Zapalac(other)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-04-2019 There are not words to describe how wonderful Melissa, Lynsey and their team are and no picture (even the ones taken by our extremely talented wedding photographers) can do the beauty of their property and venue justice. You must go visit and see for yourself!As we were looking for a place, my fiance and I had lined up a day full of venues, and The Balmorhea was one of the first we visited. We should have stopped there. No detail -from landscaping to decor - is left unturned. It accommodates small and larger guest counts alike without losing the feel of intimacy. Our guest count was near 275 and so many commented (raved really) on how gorgeous and yet small the wedding felt because of the privacy of the property and the layout of the venue. With a chapel and porch, we didn't sweat the rain that happened on our day as well. The outdoor fireplace added to the romantic feel and the lake and fountains provided the feeling of sweet hill country escape. We were in love from day one (and still are)! Furthermore, while the space is GORGEOUS, the team at the Balmorhea makes it all the more special. If it weren't already amazing (and it is), they take it next level and set it apart all the more. From our initial meeting, Melissa's sincerely kind, friendly, hardworking, and welcoming personality made a lasting impression. She and Lynsey were consistently available and responsive, and their extensive knowledge of the industry as well as relationships with premiere vendors made planning seamless. It may seem like a small detail, but when you're planning a wedding, it's amazing (and wonderful) to see everyone work together as a team, and Melissa, Lynsey and their staff spearhead that. They have a sincere desire to make sure your day goes as planned and is as beautiful as you've dreamt. At the Balmorhea, you meet as prospective clients, quickly become friends, and leave as part of the family. It's a truly unique place, and we could not be happier with our choice. They absolutely made our wedding day and experience!! PS...go to their open house! We found some amazing vendors there including a string quartet that was to die for! Thank you Melissa, Lynsey and staff for making our day the BEST day and for the mark you have all left on our lives! Reviewed on 18-05-2019
Chelsea Pete(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-04-2019 We viewed the venue on a rainy day and Melissaâs husband was able to give us a tour. My husband and I loved the venue so much we decided Balmorhea was the one after touring different venues all day.Melissa and staff were so helpful leading up to the day and on the big day as well! I couldnât have imagined getting married anywhere else! We received compliments from guest on how gorgeous the venue was and how everything was lit up at night. I 100% recommend Balmorhea ! Reviewed on 10-05-2019
Sarah Herrera(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-04-2019 Go for it! This place is absolutely amazing! I recently got married there and i chose this place for many reasons. 1. Itâs Beautiful.2. Itâs a private place with a lot of space for everyone to enjoy. (All of my guests loved the place and enjoyed the open area which had a lot of spots perfect for pictures). 3. You can choose which ever vendors you want! Itâs a plus because you donât feel pressured to get anything you donât want to ;) 4. Melissa is one of the sweetest persons Iâve ever met. She genuinely cares about you and does not pressure you to do anything you dont. She is very patient and honestly the best!5. The chapel is BEAUTIFUL. I wanted a venue that offered one and it honestly was worth it. Itâs so beautiful inside with an amazing fountain view. And if you donât want a chapel they have a beautiful outdoor ceremony area that also has a water view. 6. The groom/bridal âhouseâ had a lot of space and was really fun to be in.Honestly a 5star place. Go check it out yourself to see what i mean đSarah Herrera Reviewed on 08-05-2019
Jessica Garcia(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 16-03-2019 I donât even know where to begin! Melissa is a complete doll. We met Lindsay but sheâs just as amazing. Theyâre so helpful. All of my emails were responded to immediately with any questions or concerns I had. Melissa and Lindsay were always available via phone, email or text. Theyâre truly just a great management team.From the moment we toured Balmorhea we fell in love with Melissa and the venue. Itâs a stunning venue. The family built the venue and when your wedding is here you truly feel like family. Everything from communication, to payments and from set up, to break down was a seamless process. Their bridal suite is gorgeous. The lake is beautiful. The venue accommodated our 250 guests, with buffet and dance floor without issue. We have received TONS of compliments about how beautiful the venue was and to many it was the most beautiful venue theyâve been to. You have the choice of a beautiful outside ceremony looking over the pond or a wonderful inside the chapel ceremony overlooking the other pond. If we could do it all over again, we would choose Balmorhea 100x over. I canât say enough great things about Balmorhea or the family that runs and operates it. We couldnât have made a better decision to get married here. Reviewed on 26-03-2019
Kirstyn Stitt(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 09-02-2019 Balmorhea was very professional, flexible, and helpful! We loved the venue from the beginning when we had a tour and booked the same day. We made payments leading up to a month before the wedding. Anytime I had a question or anything at all they were quick to respond through email or phone call. Luckily, we were able to drop off decorations the day before because they didnât have an event. Melissa and Lynsey were a pleasure to work with!!! Reviewed on 23-02-2019
Hayley Ragsdale(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-02-2019 My husband and I are SO happy we chose Balmorhea as our wedding venue! After touring many venues in the area, we knew Balmorhea was âthe oneâ as soon as we drove onto the property. The entire place is absolutely breathtaking and was exactly our style. Melissa is so sweet and welcoming! She really made us feel like family. Melissa and her team are attentive and made planning our special day a breeze. Lynsey and Melissa always responded quickly with any questions we had, even around the holidays. The bridal cottage was so relaxing and perfect for our wedding party to hang out in the day of. The chapel and reception hall are both stunning and easily accommodated 270 people. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the entire venue was. Our wedding day was unforgettable thanks to the Balmorhea team! Reviewed on 16-02-2019
Mackenzie Cantu(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-12-2018 My husband and I had the best experience with Balmorhea. Not only is the venue BEAUTIFUL, the staff is friendly, kind, and easy to work with. We wish we could relive our wedding day over and over. We are so thankful to have found Balmorhea! Reviewed on 30-01-2019
Jenna Rhame(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-12-2018 We got married at Balmorhea December 8, 2018, and I cannot say enough good things about the venue itself and the people. It was a gorgeous backdrop to a wonderful day and was able to accommodate all of our guests (~250) and large wedding party beautifully! We got ready in the Bridal House, which was probably the best bridal area I have seen-with plenty of room to be spread out or all in the same room - I had 11 bridesmaids and we had no trouble finding room!! Additionally, all of the staff was SO accommodating! Any question I had leading up to the wedding was answered graciously and promptly, and on the day of, it was more than we could have ever asked for! They were making sure our every need was met leading up to the wedding, and even stuck around afterwards to help my family take down. They were so much fun, so kind, so helpful, and Balmorhea is a truly gorgeous venue! Will recommend to anyone who asks!!! Reviewed on 12-01-2019
Katie Crites(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-12-2018 Loved everything about this venue! It is beautiful and Melissa is so helpful and friendly. All of my guests raved about how wonderful the venue was. We also absolutely love the new chapel! Reviewed on 11-01-2019
Annee Hofstra(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-12-2018 Y'all....I had a hunch that this was the best wedding venue in the NW Houston area, and the planning process and my wedding day confirms that is TRUE! Melissa was great to work with, and truly seeks to celebrate with you as you plan your day. Besides her, the best thing about Balmorhea is its natural, classic, and timeless beauty. I loved that we could keep decorations simple and the ceremony and reception still felt warm, full, and inviting - not much you have to add! It's the perfect blend of down-to-earth with a touch of rustic + classy and beautiful. The design touches in the chapel and reception area are thoughtful and unique. My other favorite things:-The FIREPLACE - cozy and homey!-Plenty of space (we had 200 guests)-The outdoor patio - cozy and fun with hanging lights and a real fire! Perfect for our December wedding.-The bridal cottage - it has everything you need, from plenty of space to hang dresses/suits, mirrors and plug-ins to get ready, to bathrooms, to a kitchen for wedding day snacks!-The land - it feels like your own private place, with tons of possibilities for great pictures, indoor and out.-The chapel - simple beauty, vintage pews, great view, and the smell of fresh wood.You just can't go wrong with Balmorhea. This place is a gift and you definitely get a \"bang for your buck.\" Pictures to come!Thank you all for making my day unforgettable. Reviewed on 10-01-2019
Kailin McKenney(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-12-2018 Balmorhea was awesome! Melissa and Lynsey were SO helpful, from the moment I picked the venue all the way to last minute questions a few days before the wedding. I also had a little bit shorter engagement than the average bride, and they were super encouraging and helpful in the short time I had! The venue itself is gorgeous and everything turned out amazing. I originally hoped to have the ceremony outdoors but because of rain we had to move it indoors. The new chapel is breathtaking and i ended up loving it inside! - even with minimal decorations!! The space is so beautiful, you donât need much! Another favorite- the bridal and grooms suite!! Such a huge space with so much room to get ready. I love Balmorhea and am so glad to have picked them for my wedding! Everything went great!! :) Reviewed on 10-01-2019
Megan Vaculin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 31-12-2018 Such a wonderful experience with the entire team here at Balmorhea!!! So helpful and comforting, answered any questions I had literally whenever I asked! Were so open with helping me with their vendor list! And very accomadarinf with meeting times for everything!!! Not to mention the whole place is just gorgeous!!! Chapel absolutely breathtaking, bridal suit and house was elegant and perfect for both bride and groom parties, and the reception hall is amazing, you almost donât even have to decorate it is just simply that stunning! And so many places on the ground to take the most amazing pictures. I could say so much more but this is definitely the place to have the wedding of your dreams! Reviewed on 10-01-2019
Lauren Madere(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-12-2018 The venue is beautiful. We barely had to add any decorations for the wedding. The owner did a great job accommodating our needs. Super nice and easy to work with! The little house is wonderful for getting ready, you can do it all on site! So many beautiful backdrops for pictures! And shade for pictures too! Highly recommend! Reviewed on 09-01-2019
Mayra Segovia(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 10-11-2018 The venue is beautiful! Plenty of space, beautiful chapel and a great outdoor area. We loved it! Reviewed on 26-11-2018
Felicia Pranata(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 27-10-2018 Thank you Balmorhea for providing a very beautiful space for our wedding. Melissa was very nice and responsive to us theoughout the planning and after the wedding. The venue was available to us from 9am-12am, which is very nice. My family was able to enjoy their time foe the whole day at the venue. The fountain and the pond was a beautiful background for our outdoor wedding ceremony. My dream wedding was realized at this venue. Thank you! Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Meredith Mccain(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-10-2018 We could not be happier with this venue !! It had a great location and it felt like we were in our own private getaway ! Very secluded with tons of space ! A Tuscany type feel with the rocks and beautiful trees ! Mellissa is the nicest person you will ever meet ! She was so easy to work with and extremely helpful ! They made our day perfect and even more amazing ! Thank you !!!! Reviewed on 15-11-2018
Jordan Laird(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-10-2018 This was an absolute dream venue to have our big day at. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly from our first visit to \"I do\". Melissa and Lynsey treated us like part of the family. The grounds were always well maintained and looked perfect for our wedding day! We feel very grateful and blessed. Thank you to everyone at Balmorhea!!! Reviewed on 01-11-2018
Leann Moeller(parent)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-09-2018 This is the prettiest venue Iâve seen. The little details in the chapel and reception hall are gorgeous. The Carswellâs are so easy to work with!! I canât say enough about Melissa so is so easy to work with. It makes for a calm bride and groom! Reviewed on 13-10-2018
I'm thrilled to be in such a fun industry. Who isn't happy when planning a wedding, they're such a joyous and memorable occasion. I have been blessed by my family who has helped get me where I'm at in the wedding industry. It all started back when my husband and I got married and the family had a vision about property to make it a bride and groom's dream come true. I'm blessed with a loving husband of 8 years, 2 adorable boys and 2 furbabies . Can't wait to meet you and Happy Planning!