Do you know a good officiate, photographer, caterer or florist?

This area is full of many talented, top-shelf vendors. Refer to our vendor section. If you prefer, The Woodlands can facilitate and coordinate arrangements with your vendors for greater ease with your planning process. This service incurs a 15% fee in addition to vendor fees.

Can we bring in our own food or alcohol?

Yes! We offer you the flexibility and cost savings of choosing your own caterer. How refreshing to hear this answer, when so many other locations simply don’t allow this option but offer high-priced or limited menus instead. We also offer excellent resources and guides to connect you with the right caterer, yet never limiting your choice of caterers to a preferred vendor list. If you would prefer for us to arrange the caterers and menu, we will happily do so for a 15% fee.

Does The Woodlands provide onsite staff working each event?

No, the onsite staff is typically provided by the catering service from the caterer of your choice. We do have pre check-in and post check-out staff that complete the setup and/or clean up if you have chosen these options, and during the hours of your rental, there will be a manager on site to provide assistance with questions throughout the event.

Do you need a permit for alcohol? Do you charge corking fees?

No permit, no outrageous markups, and no corking fees! What a relief! If you plan on having a cash bar, you just need to hire a bar with a liquor license. See our vendor list for traveling bar services.

What is included in the caterer’s area?

The catering area is an excellent staging area for food service. It offers good shelf and counter space to prep and serve food. It offers a large capacity commercial refrigerator, double sink and triple sink as well and many electrical outlets as well as a private entrance from the back for privacy and efficiency. Caterers prefer to work out of their own commercial kitchens with their own supplies for most of the food preparation.

Do you allow pets?

We do not allow your guests to bring pets however we will make an exception for a dog or dogs of the bride and groom (perhaps a ‘ring bearer’) with prior approval from The Woodlands and any service dogs as well.

May we take photos around the property?

Absolutely!!! We have an amazing property and spectacular views to provide a limitless number of wonderful photo opportunities to use during the times of your rental.

Do you ever book two events at your location in one day?

No. We never want to rush anyone’s enjoyment of The Woodlands, nor do we want you to have to share your day with another event. You get the facility for a 22-hr rental, from 10 AM to 8 AM the next day, so that you can relax and truly enjoy your day.

Can we have a rehearsal at The Woodlands for the wedding ceremony?

The rental of The Woodlands is for the hours of 10 AM the day of your event to 8 AM the following day. Occasionally brides want their rehearsal at The Woodlands, so they will choose to have it at 10 AM sharp on the day of their event. Others rent our location for the entire day before, at our discounted rate (the discount is available only 60 days prior to your event). All the rest have their rehearsals off site and it works just fine. More details on how to achieve any of these options are available upon request.