4.8 out of 5 stars and 248 reviews
4.8
(248)Best of Weddings (7x).21919 Inverness Forest Blvd., Houston, TX
151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
A Premium Wedding Venue in North Houston
Located in Houston, Texas, Ashton Gardens is a premier wedding venue. Located just south of Spring, it's the perfect blend of city convenience and serene landscapes. Their signature glass chapel, surrounded by lush greenery and soft, natural light delivers a stunning natural ambiance while the ballroom, adorned with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, glistening crystal chandeliers creates an unmatched ceremony and reception site. This premier Houston venue hosts up to 200 guests.
Services Offered
With customizable packages, including some all-inclusive options, you're sure to find a package that fits all of your wants and needs! Additional services include, but are not limited to:
Bar packages
Cake and Desserts
Catering packages
Cleanup
Colored Uplighting
DJ Services
Photography
Floral Décor
Luxury Exit Vehicle
Photo Booth
Setup
Stationery
Table Linens
WiFi
Cuisine
Our executive chef is skilled at creating the ultimate culinary experience for you and your loved ones. Our team offers multiple menus to choose from, based on your individual tastes, preferences, and budget. We're happy to accommodate certain culinary themes and cuisines, to create a custom menu just for you.
Pricing details
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Ballroom
- Garden
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Ashton Gardens North is highly praised for its beautiful venue, inclusive packages, and exceptional wedding planners such as Sydney, Madison, and Sheilah, who are described as organized, attentive, and dedicated to bringing couples' visions to life. Reviewers appreciate the stress-free planning process, ease of communication, and helpfulness of the staff for creating memorable and seamless wedding experiences. The venue's stunning aesthetic, accommodating nature, and efficient coordination are highlighted as key aspects that make Ashton Gardens North a recommended choice for couples seeking a magical and hassle-free wedding celebration.Review photos
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My husband and I got married at Ashton Gardens North on NYE 2024. I was in love with the venue since I first toured and day of my dreams and plans came to life. We had a beautiful wedding and Sydney made sure it ran smoothly. The food was great. Lots of people who attended have told me it is the best wedding food they have ever had. The bartenders friendly. The cake was AMAZING. Florals were done perfectly. I really cannot express how much I appreciate Sydney and the team she put together to make sure our wedding was amazing. I haven't seen the photos yet, but the photographers were very efficient. I would 110% recommend Ashton Gardens North.
The only issue I had was that I was not the biggest fan of the DJ the venue uses. My fiancé and I spent a lot of time selecting music for the ceremony and reception. The ceremony went well but the reception had issues. We updated our music for the reception a few days before the wedding and based on what he played I could tell that he did not notice this. He also made personal decisions on what to play when we specifically selected music. A few songs we specifically requested were remixed to the point the song wasn't really played. If you are a person who really likes music and is particular about it, I would be more clear in how you communicate with this DJ. We did not communicate a lot about wanting him to just play our music. It is a little annoying to have the groom request a song and the
DJ say, "I think that would ruin the vibe." It is our wedding, if we ask for a song, I don't think there should be pushback. So, if you go with this venue, I would be really specific and clear with the DJ or use a different one.
Ashton Gardens North Houston is so amazing! The venue is so beautiful! I definitely recommend having your wedding here!
We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner! From the very beginning, Sidney was a dream to work with – organized, attentive, and genuinely caring. She took the time to understand our vision and helped bring it to life in ways we hadn’t even imagined. Every detail, big or small, was handled with professionalism and grace, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.
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We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Sydney! From the moment we started planning, she has been an absolute lifesaver. She answers every single one of our questions quickly and thoroughly, always making sure we feel confident and reassured throughout the process. Her organizational skills are incredible—nothing ever slips through the cracks with her!
What really sets Sydney apart is how deeply she listens to our ideas, concerns, and vision. No detail is too small, and she goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding is exactly how we imagined it. Whether it's discussing seating arrangements, choosing vendors, or deciding on decor, she walks us through each step with patience and care.
She has truly taken so much of the stress off our shoulders, and now we can focus on being excited about our big day instead of overwhelmed by the details. Knowing that everything is in such capable hands has given us a new level of peace and excitement for our wedding. We can’t thank her enough!
Sydney and her team were amazing!!! My husband and I got to experience a stress, free, fun and beautiful wedding. She was always checking in on us to make sure we were taken care of. Our photographer Tristan was fun and easy to work with and captured our wedding beautifully. We got to take pictures with all our family and friends that day. Everyone enjoyed the DJ, Roy a.k.a. DJ Royale, he really knows how to work a crowd!
Overall, if you would like an easy all inclusive wedding that everyone is going to continue to talk about for years to come. Do your wedding at Ashton Gardens! Oh yeah, the food was good too, and everyone LOVEEEED the drinks.
I am a bride who is getting married at this location in October of 2024. Throughout the planning experience, it has been both convenient and smooth with Ashton Gardens North. Their staff have been helpful and timely with all of their responses. The vendors affiliated with them are vetted and have been worth the money. The actual venue has great “bones” and is easy to decorate and make it look classy and beautiful. We greatly appreciated the venue because me and my fiancé are not “rustic” people and this location worked well with our theme (modern classic bridgerton). I would recommend this place and company 100%!
great experience with Sydney as our planner!
I’ve had a really great experience with Ashton Gardens North so far in the planning process. As two extremely busy professionals, my fiancé and I were drawn to the all inclusive options at this venue and we have zero regrets. Everyone keeps asking me how wedding is going and I almost feel guilty thinking about how easy it has been… the venue is incredible. I’ve visited 3 times while planning and have felt at ease every time. There’s a really nice natural flow to the space. In addition, Sydney has been invaluable to us as a planner - she’s responsive, very organized, and seems genuinely interested in us as a couple and how our wedding will go big picture. Very grateful to have found this gem of a venue!
Thank you for your courteous, knowledgeable, & well-prepared staff and for always providing everything ready-to-go when we arrive at your lovely facility. This is why Houston String Music loves to play at this Venue!
Choosing Ashton Gardens North has been one of the best decisions I've made throughout my wedding planning process. The venue is gorgeous - fell in love the moment I set foot inside. They have (in my opinion) plans and packages for every budget. The best part - the wedding planners. More specifically - Sydney. I've recently had the pleasure of having her assigned to me as my wedding planner and I cannot rave about her enough. Not only is she incredibly sweet and welcoming, but she is also exceptionally organized and detail-oriented. Her helpful suggestions and creative ideas have honestly brought my vision to life. Sydney has gone above and beyond to ensure that everything goes smoothly, taking the time to listen to my ideas and concerns (all while providing her expert guidance). Her ability to make the planning process enjoyable rather than overwhelming has been invaluable to me. I genuinely feel like I have someone in my corner who cares about making my wedding day special. I can't recommend her enough. Sydney is an absolute GEM! Ashton Gardens North (and its brides) are lucky to have her! :)
Love Ashton Garden North, if you want to skip all the stress and headaches booked this venue they have different packages that you can choose from with their in house vendors and thanks to Andrea for helping me plan my wedding and for it to go smoothly.
After months searching for the perfect venue that would meet both our expectations ( regarding price and elegance ) I can honestly say that Ashton Gardens North Houston was the right choice, highly recommend, the Wedding planner
( Madison) has been great through out the entire process step by step with several in person meetings at the venue and online virtual meetings as well.
Could not be any happier with this experience.
And very flexible on making last minute changes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for everything Madison will be recommending
Amazing and gorgeous venue, after months of searching for the perfect venue, I can honestly say that Ashton Gardens North Houston was the magical place for our ( Dream Wedding )
We wanted a venue with all inclusive packages and it was perfect,
We didn’t want a venue where you have to hire different vendors for each service needed, that is just to much of a hassle, Ashton Gardens pretty much takes care of everything and they offer different packages depending on your budget…
and you get your very own Wedding Planner / Coordinator
We were assigned ( Madison ) and she was lovely she helped and guided us through every step of the way, highly recommend.
Thank You Madison for all of your help,
Will be recommending to all my friends and family.
After months searching for the perfect venue that would meet both our expectations ( regarding price and elegance ) I can honestly say that Ashton Gardens North Houston was the right choice, highly recommend, the Wedding planner
( Madison) has been great through out the entire process step by step with several in person meetings at the venue and online virtual meetings as well.
Could not be any happier with this experience.
And very flexible on making last minute changes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for everything Madison will be recommending
I have LOVED Ashton Gardens!! I originally saw them on Instagram and fell in love. I visited a couple other venues before I went to Ashton Gardens, but after touring the the venue and talking with Ashley Olsen, I knew I found my wedding venue. They provide SO much for the wedding which has made my life so much easier. I am very pleased the planning services, they have been the best!
Got married here 6/13/24 and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The venue itself was STUNNING and our day of coordinators (Madison and Janeen) were professional and made it incredibly stress free! I can’t sing Janeen’s praises enough, she dealt with family drama, timing, decor, EVERYTHING!! She was so amazing and I cannot get over how wonderful she was to us and kept our day relaxing (as relaxing as it could be).
The food was amazing (deviled eggs, roasted potatoes, chicken, and rolls are all I had to eat but the eggs were flavorful, chicken was moist, potatoes were great, and the rolls were soft). We also served margaritas and they were great. We personally brought our own flavorings because we also served sodas and people added the flavorings to the margaritas too. Highly recommend bringing more flavorings if you go the signature drink route. My husband and I had a private dinner and they set it up beautifully and no one was allowed to disturb us and it was so wonderful.
I loved that you could have the venue be as inclusive as you wanted it to be. We used their DJ and caterers but went elsewhere for cake and florals (H‑E‑B) and I made the decor and stationary myself.
I would recommend either going private with a DJ or requesting a different one than we had. We had Omar and he is the only reason we didn’t give Ashton Gardens a five star rating. He didn’t follow the notes we left and wouldn’t contact me to review the cues and things. Granted, he was told a week before the wedding that he would be filling in due to an emergency with our other DJ but there were notes and he didn’t follow any of them. For entrance songs he was starting them all at random parts of the songs instead of the beginnings or the cue time we had written down. We had requested the first dance song be started immediately after our entrance and he didn’t start it until the entrance song had almost ended and threw off our first dance timing. He would also abruptly stop songs and start songs instead of blending or fading in. He seemed to get his groove for DJing when the dance floor opened but he really ruined the vibe and plan for the first 30 minutes. Highly recommend not using Omar or requesting someone else if he is assigned to you.
Janeen could’ve gotten the 5 star rating all on her own. She even went and talked to the DJ for us to get things settled. She was so super amazing and personable. 10/10 recommend Janeen for anyone and everyone. Madison was amazing leading up to the day as well but Janeen finished the planning so we had more face to face time with her.
Again, everything (other than the DJ) was phenomenal!!! If I had to plan another wedding it would be at this venue again.
We could not have asked for a better team to make our wedding dreams come true!! The process of working with Walter Wedding Estates from the beginning to the end was phenomenal!! Morgan hooked us up with a great deal and rate, Andrea helped us plan the most perfect day and listened to our needs every step of the way, and Janeen and Sydney executed our wedding day flawlessly. I never was concerned, I never felt nervous that something was missing, they took care of everything from the beginning to the end. We could not have asked for a better experience or team of professionals to work with. We will forever recommend the team at Ashton Gardens North!!! BONUS: They were incredibly LGBTQ+ friendly and accommodated all our crazy ideas and wishes :)
My wedding is in a few weeks and I have been blown away by how helpful Madison has been. She has made this whole process so easy and as stress free as it can be. I could not have asked for a more beautiful venue or more wonderful staff!
Great team!
Our experience with wedding coordinator Andrea and Ashton Gardens, North is absolutely phenomenal! From the start, Andrea makes the planning process seamless and stress-free. Her responsiveness and organizational skills are invaluable.
The venue itself is stunning, with plenty of natural lighting, making it perfect for any season. The chapel is especially beautiful and is a personal favorite!
I can't say enough about our experience with Ashton Gardens North. We had dual ceremonies (Indian and American) so we added a layer of complexity that their team doesn't see every day, but they handled it like champs. Andrea's expert guidance, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients made our wedding and reception feel effortless and perfect. Every detail was attended to. The facilities were gorgeous and our guests were so impressed. Everyone had the best time. Our most sincere thanks to Andrea and the Ashton Gardens team.
I just want to start off by saying that I 10/10 recommend North Ashton Gardens Venue. My wedding was an absolute dream come true. My wedding planner Sheilah and her assistant Sydney made my wedding planning go by so smooth. Especially being a dual military couple, I couldn’t thank them enough for making my whole wedding process as easy as possible. They are a literal dream team!!! Thank you so so much.
Ashton Gardens was so easy to work with and so helpful! They made my dream wedding come to life. I am so thankful for my wedding planner Madison for all of the help she put into this process! I can't say enough good things about this venue and the staff!
Sheilah W. And Jackie W. made our dream wedding happen!!!! Venue was perfect and beautiful. All of the vendor coordinators were fantastic and took the stress out of planning a wedding.
It was so easy talking to everyone and making the special day happen <3
[[[Venue: Ashton Gardens North, 3/5]]] Beautiful space and reasonable pricing with convenient vendor packages. Large chapel windows letting in an abundance of natural light, and an elegant reception space with chandeliers, large windows, and a sweeping staircase for our grand entrance. Fit 160 people comfortably, but would not recommend more. Food was okay, but nothing to rave about. Would recommend, but lower rating due to individuals we were assigned to work with that did not perform their assigned tasks appropriately.
[[[Venue Coordinator: Sheilah, 0/5]]] The largest source of our stress throughout this entire process. Consistently provided incorrect information, did not prepare prior to our scheduled meetings and was therefore actively playing catchup, and did not coordinate or respond well to our outside vendors and wedding planner. She had a Master Document for vendors through the venue. We asked her to update this prior to the wedding and she declined, saying she would refer to my Day of Wedding Book instead. However, she was not present 99% of the wedding day, and the vendors continued to go off her incorrect document the entire day.
[[[Day of Venue Coordinator: Jackie, 5/5]]] Enjoyable to work with. Did her best with the information she was given by Sheilah. From my understanding, she was to work in tandem with Sheilah the day of our wedding, so not sure why everything was dumped on her.
[[[Florals: The Design Haus Houston, 4/5]]] Loved the end result of the florals. Really enjoyed Cortnie’s energy and working with her. What was designed at the venue was not precisely what was included in the proposal, so I would have appreciated a heads up, but everything definitely fit with the vibe and the vision.
[[[Bakery: Jenny Layne Bakery, 4/5]]] Both the red velvet grooms’ cake and strawberry champagne bridal cake were super yummy – we received numerous compliments on them both. Bridal cake was just pinker than the reference picture indicated, and the trees on the groom’s came out more corny than elegant forest.
[[[DJ: CoHost Entertainment, Paul, 2/5]]] Had our phone meeting prior to wedding, where we discussed our preferences and expectations. Emailed our Day of Wedding Book to all our vendors at 3 different stages of wedding planning, including Paul. 2 minutes prior to our grand entrance, Paul still seemed unaware of our first dances. After he was verbally alerted to the song breakdown and timing in person and stating he would refer to the wedding book he already had, Paul still started our first dance song at the wrong place. As we had paid $700 for choreographed dance lessons, this completely ruined the routine we had been practicing for 6 weeks, and we were forced to ad lib the entire thing. In addition, my name is spelled incorrectly on all of the wedding booth pictures that the entertainment team set up, and cannot be changed. My guests will forever have pictures with the incorrect name included. On the good side, Paul played our requested playlist throughout the reception. He drove us safely from our wedding venue to our after party in a white Rolls Royce, which was our preferred exit vehicle. In general, do not recommend.
[[[Lyons Paperie, 5/5]]] Linda managed to design whimsical yet elegant invitations and signage for all stages of our wedding. She took our theme and ran with it, and went above and beyond in her responses and suggestions. Her magical creations set the tone for our entire wedding, and we love this woman!
We had the best experience planning and having our wedding at Ashton Gardens North Houston. It is a beautiful venue with a traditional and magical feel. We could not have been more happy to celebrate our big day here! The staff is fantastic and really kept us in line for planning and day of coordination. Sheilah W was our coordinator and we were so lucky to have her! She is amazing and our day wouldn't have been possible without her!
I am the Bride and just got married at this beautiful venue. The staff was beyond helpful and very versed in their knowledge of weddings. There was so much that happened on my wedding day that didn't go as planned by other vendors but my team kept everything running smoothly. I can not recommend Madison, my coordinator and liaison for this company, enough. She worked with us through the whole process and made everything easy and enjoyable.
This venue is stunning. I really wanted greenery and natural light and this space has a beautiful way of bringing it inside. The packages were also very flexible and very bang for you buck compared to other places on Houston.
Brittney was the absolute best! I was worried when starting my venue hunt to be pressured or to have a salesperson be pushy but when I tell you she made us feel so relaxed about the whole experience. It felt comfortable and she brought forward so much information in a very thoughtful way to where I feel like all my questions were answered and then some. Not to mention she was very responsive and made our venue selection feel that much more like that right choice for us.
We had our wedding here in January and couldn’t have asked for a better place for our special day! The property is absolutely stunning but what really makes it special is the staff! Andrea G. and Anna were the absolute best and made the day go by so smoothly. They were there to make sure our day was absolutely perfect, from emergency dress fix help to making sure our timeline was on schedule. Thank you Andrea G and Anna for helping making our day so perfect. I would definitely recommend this beautiful venue and wonderful staff as the perfect place for the storybook day that is so special!
Walters Wedding Estates did an amazing as a team for our wedding! We got married at Ashton Gardens North and have nothing but amazing things to say about the entire team! They made our wedding dreams come true and helped create an experience that our guests raved about. Our planner Andrea G. was nothing short of extraordinary. She was available, attentive, professional, and so much fun to work with. Our all inclusive package was amazing. Cohost entertainment with Omar had everyone on the dance floor all night long, amazing food, Jenny Layne Bakery had our guests asking for more cake, and the florals by The Design Haus were gorgeous. Lyons Paperie added special touches with personalized napkins and Angela and Kristin with Emily Chappell Photography made sure to get the best moments of the day. Every single vendor was great to work with. The memories we have of this day will forever be treasured and Walters really made it all happen seamlessly.
Brittney was a god send! Literally started my venue search in a panic and tears. Feeling overwhelmed and like I had lost my mind, her email dried my eyes! By the end of the afternoon, I had an invite to a vendor open house the very next day and a tour of a second property scheduled for the following weekend! And to top all of that, she spent the afternoon sending me options and a quote! Simply amazing! By the end of the following week, my wedding date was set!
The venue and staff including Madison and Anna J, made our special day extremely stress free! If you have the chance to work with these ladies, you won't be disappointed. We absolutely loved how easy it was to plan our wedding here and enjoyed the process along the way. Highly recommend and will forever remember our special day.
We recently got married at Ashton Gardens North Houston on January 6th. Our day was absolutely perfect!! We used all of the vendors included in our package and they were wonderful to work with. A huge shoutout to our wedding planner Sheila W. for making the planning process so easy and answering any questions we had. Our day of coordinator Anna J. was wonderful! The food was amazing! Everyone has went on about how delicious the food was. Our cake was beautiful and delicious. We truly could not have asked for a more perfect day in and amazing vendors.
Great venue! Andrea was my wedding coordinator. She was professional and helped make my day special. I would highly recommend booking with Walter Wedding estates.
They made this wedding 100x easier. They accommodated and efficiently did everything with grace and kindness. Incredibly blessed by this company.
Kristi D was so helpful and kind!!! She took care of us the whole time and took time out of her busy schedule to meet us and give us a tour. Our wedding experience has started out extremely strong and she has been a big part of that 🫶🏻
Britany was so helpful during the process, even before we toured the venue. She is very knowledgeable and explains everything very clearly. We found the venue of our dreams because of her!
Ashton Gardens North Houston was outstanding. It is a truly beautiful venue and affordable for what it offers. The coordinators are very organized and answer emails quickly. The food and drinks were amazing.
Sheilah W made the planning process SO smooth and easy! She always responded quickly, and made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole process! Definitely recommend :)
My new wife and I just got married here, and Sheilah was our wedding coordinator. We were incredibly unaware and new to how to plan a wedding, and she was so helpful. When the time finally came, there were literally no issues that we were aware of and everything went so smoothly. Ashton Gardens is such a beautiful place and an amazing price for the venue too. Everything was magical for our wedding, and I know Sheilah was so helpful for it all.
This is an amazing place for a Wedding and Reception. Andrea is super nice, helpful, and very quick to respond. The photo opportunities are great with a lot of different backgrounds. All and all, my husband and I are very happy we choose this beautiful venue and we recommend it to all of our engaged friends.
I absolutely love Ashton Gardens-North! Such a beautiful and classy venue to have your wedding. I love the glass walls and chandeliers - they fit our aesthetics perfectly. The menu is great, and all of our included vendors are helpful and friendly. We especially appreciate our wedding planner representative, Sheilah W. She is very accommodating and professional. She helped us figure out our floor plan and timeline, almost last minute, too. I feel like my wedding is planned out for me, stress-free because of Sheilah. I appreciate that she responds quickly and is so reachable. Thank you so much!!
I am currently in the planning process for my October 23, 2023 wedding, and I am loving Sheilah W. as my event coordinator! She is AMAZING! We have zoom calls to communicate and she responds to emails within 24 hours. She has been great at making sure I have everything I could need and answers all my questions! She is a great asset to planning my wedding!
WE SAID YES TO THE VENUE!!!!
We just need to say thank you so very much!!! From the email/text communication, you've been absolutely amazing Kristy!! You made this moment beyond the best for us!! Now, the excitement begins💍💍
Kristy was absolutely excellent to work with. She is so sweet and down to earth, and made me feel comforted every step of the way. She was happy to help with any questions I had, and truly brought the experience of looking at a venue to life.
Sheilah did an amazing job coordinating our event. She was responsive and flexible with all of our requests. The facility is stunning and is perfect for a wedding of less than 100 people (even though they can accommodate more). The space was not overwhelming. I’m glad they are now providing a full package contract to help save time searching for vendors. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a venue.
This venue is beautiful and works very well for a wedding with 100-125 guests. The package included everything we wanted and made it much easier than hiring a caterer, DJ, etc. My daughter lives in California, but wanted to get married here in Spring, TX, so I did most of the wedding planning. Sheilah was really good about answering our questions and helping us make decisions.
Recommendations for improvement:
We really would have liked to have the DJ present at the rehearsal to make sure he had the correct music and so that our soloist could have rehearsed.
If possible, try to have one planning rep throughout the course of the wedding planning. There were some miscommunications when the planner was switched that caused some stress.
Loved our wedding and planning experience at Ashton Gardens North!! Laura helped with all the planning and we got a practically perfect wedding done in 70 days! Mara was our day of coordinator and she ROCKS! Me and my husband both agree she made our day perfect. Cant recommend this venue enough!!
We had our wedding at Ashton Gardens North and were very happy with everything! The venue is beautiful and even though it was a rainy day it did not take away from the experience, and we were still able to get amazing photos. All the details were decided about a month before the wedding and we didn't have to worry about anything leading up to it or on the day of.
This venue was perfect….until I started getting phone calls/text the day after the wedding. They all started the same, “I didn’t say anything because we didn’t want to ruin anyone’s night, but”. It seems they started running out of food before the last two tables were served. It was a fajita bar and 20 people had no tortillas and very little meat (they were quite strict on how many pieces of meat each got from the beginning).At least 6 of those 20 got no food at all. There were 150 invited, 148 showed up and I didn’t attempt to eat….this means there was enough food for 127 people. We paid about $20,000 for only 127 of our guests to eat! What makes it worse is either the staff didn’t make the coordinator aware or she chose not to inform us….nor have I gotten a response to neither the email or phone messages I have left. Good news is my daughter had a great wedding, but now feels humiliated over this as am I!!! Despite all the things that were done well, this has situation and how it was handled over shadows all of it!
Everything we dreamed of! From the first moment we saw the chapel we knew this was the venue for us. The glass walls really bring the feeling of an outdoor wedding but all the comforts and planning of being inside. We had a more intimate wedding with about 40 people and the space was a great size for it! Since it was a smaller wedding than they normally hold, we were able to do 2 long family style tables in the reception hall instead of the round tables. Laura was super helpful with getting that and all the other details nailed down! We had quite a few food allergies in the family to work around and they did a wonderful job of working around those. The place was perfect and having almost everything taken care of in the wedding packages was a big relief. Couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else!
The staff was amazing, they go above and beyond. Hailey, Nicole, and Tavian where all great and made sure our night was special. Our guests could not stop complementing us on how beautiful the venue was or how great the food was. Definitely the place to choose if we had to do it all over again we would definitely choose Ashton Gardens every time!
I absolutely love Ashton Gardens-North! I celebrated my 15th birthday at this beautiful venue exactly 15 years (2007) ago so when picking my wedding venue Ashton Gardens just had so much meaning to me and my family. One of my little girl dreams came true!! I hope this venue still around when my kids get older. It would be a lovely family tradition to celebrate all of our special events here. Thank you to Madison and Hailey for being so helpful.
I am giving 5 stars only because Phoebe and Ann were amazing and I know this counts towards them.
My Experience:
I struggled to get in touch with someone at the location just about every time I called. The only way to reach someone was by email (Phoebe was fantastic at communicating) which can be frustrating when you are having to wait 4-5 days for responses (that is if you get one.) Phoebe went above and beyond to ensure our needs and wishes were met but one thing to beware of is the day of rental time. For example, if your ceremony is to begin at 7PM, you cannot arrive until 2PM. There were some lightbulbs out in the reception area the day of and they quickly got that fixed. Our DJ (DJ Will) was AWESOME! The food (we selected a plated duet) is just okay but I think that can be expected when serving 180 people. Overall, I think the location could be updated and power washed. We rented chairs for our reception space due to the style and age of chairs provided by the venue (to each his/her own.)
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review! We appreciate the feedback from our couples and guests, as we are always striving to create exceptional experiences for all. Phoebe and Anne are incredible, and we are so happy ...
to hear that you loved working with them too. Thank you again for your review. We send you our very best wishes!
I had a very low key wedding, 46 wedding guests in total but the day of my wedding I didn’t worry about a thing. Hailey had everything in control, she made sure the whole thing went smoothly, if I wasn’t available to ask questions she asked my maid of honor, I enjoyed my wedding to the fullest because of Hailey and the entire team at Ashton Gardens - North. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was and it made for some amazing photo ops. I am so glad and grateful to have found this place, if you’re second guessing yourself about whether or not to go with this venue, don’t, my wedding couldn’t have been more perfect without it.
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hi Yolanda! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind and positive review! We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing wedding experience with us at Ashton Gardens North Houston. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of...
your special day. We send you our very best wishes!
Amazing and beautiful venue! my wife and I had an amazing time. Hailey and her staff did a wonderful job. Vendors were very pleased with staff as well. We could not have picked a better and more beautiful place to get married. Highly recommend and thank you so much Ashton Gardens!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hello, Val! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a kind and positive review! We are so happy to have been a part of your’s and your wife’s wedding day. Your wedding was beautiful, and we are so glad to hear that we could help giv...
e you an exceptional wedding experience. We send you both our very best wishes!
I absolutely loved having my wedding at Ashton Gardens in North Houston! Hailey the GM was wonderful and provided an amazing experience for our wedding. She was friendly, attentive and provided more service on the wedding day than I expected. Marah was the coordinator in training and she was amazing as well, she was so sweet and did a great job. I am a person who did not spend her whole life dreaming of a wedding so I truly did not know a lot about what went into planning. This is why I chose Ashton Gardens, most everything is taken care of except for cake, decor and photographer and that was truly a dream. The venue is beautiful and I am so happy we chose to have our wedding here!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hi, Lauren! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy that your wedding with us at Ashton Gardens North Houston was everything you wanted it to be. You were a dream bride to work with. We send you all of our best wishes!
Our experience with Ashton Gardens was amazing from beginning to the end thanks to our wonderful Coordinator Hailey! She did an awesome job. We had a few hiccups on the day of (my fault), but Hailey made sure that she kept everything running smoothly. My family and event planner loved her! Thank you again Hailey for all of your help you made my day special!
Ashton Gardens is a beautiful place to have a wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hi, Charmaine! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review! We are so happy that your wedding was everything you wanted it to be and more. Hailey is amazing, and we’re so glad you loved her just as much as we do. We wi...
sh you the very best and all of the happiness in the world!
Our Renewal of Vows was extraordinarily special at Ashton Gardens North. Phoebe, my wedding coordinator enhanced our experience beyond 5 stars. Her warmth and patience along with her compassion made sure no detail was left to chance.
Phoebe has earned each and every compliment bestowed upon her. With her thoughtfulness, kindness and knowledge, she made our celebration award winning!
Response from the Vendor on 11/30/2022
Hi, Tina! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a positive review! We are so happy that you had an exceptional experience with us at Ashton Gardens North Houston. We send you our very best wishes!
Once I saw this venue, I knew I had to have my wedding here. It was PERFECT. The chapel and ballroom were absolutely beautiful with the large windows and chandeliers. The grounds are gorgeous and makes you feel so secluded but its just down the road from Spring. It does not need a ton of decoration to already have an elegant setup. It was perfect for our intimate wedding. They have multiple packages and vendor recommendations that made planning so easy and the team, especially Hailey Hupp, were so quick to respond if I had any questions. I have nothing but good things to say about them and I would recommend this venue to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Hi Rachel, thank you so so much for taking the time to write such a sweet and thoughtful review! We are so happy to have been a part of your wedding day, and we hope it was everything you dreamed of and more! Here’s to many years of love and ha...
ppiness, sending you our best wishes!
Our wedding was absolute perfection! Hailey was so responsive during the planning process which made things super easy to coordinate :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2022
Thank you for your positive review, Missy! We’re so glad we could be part of your wedding day, and we hope that you had the wedding of your dreams. We wish you the very best for years to come!
I'm still recovering from how amazing our wedding day was at Ashton Gardens North. Hailey and her team (our day of coordinator was Stephanie) were so wonderful. The made the whole planning process so easy. They were helpful and flexible with us. The venue itself is incredible. You can't beat the natural lightning in the chapel and the ballroom. I can't recommend this venue and this team enough!
Response from the Vendor on 06/02/2022
Thank you for your sweet review Emilie! We wish you and Joseph the absolute best!
Ashton Gardens - North made the wedding of my dreams possible! If you’re like me and wanted a venue all inside, with a chapel, and not 45 minutes outside of Houston, THIS is where you want to get married. The grounds are so gorgeous and have amazing photo spots inside and outside. The staff was a joy to work with at every level. The General Manager Hailey was always available and helpful with every little detail possible. I genuinely cannot imagine getting married anywhere else!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Lilly, you are so kind! Thank you for your sweet words. Our entire team loved working with you and can't wait to see more photos!
SUMMARY:
This venue is wonderful, but you will need to put in some extra effort on your own in order to have a perfect day. I recommend this venue with the caveat that you need your own day of coordinator and you will have the wedding of your dreams! One thing to note is that this venue has just been bought out, so it operates very corporately, hands off, and rigidly. The more you can take on and manage yourself the better your experience will be.
PROS:
- Beautiful Venue with lots of natural lighting
- Space is nice and separated for ceremony, cocktail, and reception
- Plenty of space in the bridal suite to get ready on site and small but good enough space for groomsmen to get ready on site
- Catering, Bar, and Serving Staff are wonderful
CONS:
- Managers are not kind or flexible
- “Day of Coordinator” does not actually serve as a day of coordinator, they serve more as Event Supervisors (essentially makes sure that the venue doesn’t burn down)
- The venue offers rehearsal only on Monday-Thursday during very early afternoon hours or Day of Rehearsal.
- Day of rehearsal will shorten your getting ready time due to the fact that it’s during your rental time.
-The venue will assure you that rehearsal will only take 5 minutes. (It absolutely will not. You will need 30 minutes to an hour to make sure that there is enough time to practice placement and walking orders)
HELPFUL TIPS:
Hire a Day of Coordinator to handle the things that your AG day of coordinator will not do. Examples of what your AG day of coordinator will not do are listed below.
- Ensure that “getting ready” is on schedule
- Ensure that boutonnières, corsages, pocket squares, and bowties are distributed
-Ensure all personal decor items are distributed (table numbers, centerpieces, card box, guest book, signs etc)
- Ensure seating for elderly is available during cocktail hour
- Ensure glow sticks or party items are distributed
- Staging the exit car appropriately for exit (our car was not in the right place and the coordinator assistant was not helpful in having it moved so my Mother-In-Law had it moved to be lined up at the end of the exit line)
- Ensuring that the Bride & Groom eat first before the guests so that there is plenty of time for table visits. We were served at the same pace as our guests, which set back the schedule for the rest of the night. When we asked the AG day of coordinator about this, she said she couldn’t do anything since she was on dinner service. This is a good example of the general unhelpfulness we experienced because the entire problem was with dinner service (we were not being served first).
- Ensure that the air is cool or doors are opened when the dance floor gets hot
- Ensure that drinks for Bride & Groom are constantly filled
- Moving the tables for the dance floor
- Making sure the reception is “guest ready” (the venue will try to have things on schedule, but if things fall behind you may need to hold off on letting guests in)
- Make sure that the coordinator mentions to the DJ things like visiting the photo booth and late night snack availability
- Ask for better placement of the late night snack (preferably near the bar if you want guests to see the snack and actually eat them)
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Thank you for your feedback Inga. We appreciate all client feedback and value your opinion. We wish you the best!
We haven’t had our wedding here yet (it’s on May 22,2022) but the experience thus far has been easy and stress free with the Ashton Garden - North team behind and in front of us! Their many packages (catering, beverage, vendor, DJ included) and outside resources make the planning painless so that all you focus on are the fine details that make your wedding unique. From the first contact, Tara, Reem & Hailey have been prompt in responding to all of our many messages and helpful with every question. Not only are these ladies super nice in general but are equally accommodating with every request. We couldn’t be happier so far, with choosing AGN to facilitate our most special day and have no doubts in their ability to successfully execute the day of. The venue is absolutely stunning and breathtaking in every way; the pictures do not do this place justice and are a gross underestimation of the true picturesque-ness. This was the only place we toured but am confident nothing else would have compared. If you’re wanting a stress free wedding experience, a beautiful venue with an incredible team that’s super affordable than AGN is the place. You get way more than you expect and pay for with them. I can’t say enough good things about this venue and literally can not wait to share and celebrate our day with them. You guys are the best ladies <3
Response from the Vendor on 03/28/2022
Wow, Heather, thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled that you have had such a fabulous time working with our team so far and can't wait for your big day!!
Ashton Gardens is an absolutely beautiful venue and exactly for what we wanted for our wedding. The European style chapel and the elegant ballroom are a perfect combination and create such a gorgeous atmosphere.
Hailey has been very helpful throughout the wedding planning process - always willing to text, hop on the phone, or email if I had any questions or thoughts! Thank you for everything!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/28/2022
Cailey, thank you for your positive review! We wish you the absolute best!
My now husband and I fell in love with AG-North as soon as we saw it. It was perfect for our intimate wedding and our guests raved over how beautiful the whole place was! Reem made my planning and decision-making process so easy, which made my wedding day flow seamlessly. Wish we could relive the day!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/28/2022
Thank you for the 5 star review Katie! We are so happy that your big day was perfect and easy! We wish we could relive the day with you as well!
My new husband and I had the privilege of working with Ashton Gardens for our wedding on 3/18/22. We have nothing but praise to give for the staff, venue, and programs of Ashton Gardens North. Hailey, our coordinator was a class act. She made the planning and preparation easy to navigate, and always responded to our many questions quickly. She helped carry out a day with many moving parts effortlessly. THANK YOU Hailey and to all the staff. Each of you helped contribute to a wedding day that exceeded our wildest dreams. We will cherish the memories of that day forever! The venue's buildings and grounds are so beautiful, that it makes decorating incredibly easy. I would recommend Ashton Gardens North Houston to anyone seeking a wedding venue with the highest possible praise.
Response from the Vendor on 03/28/2022
Hi Taylor, thank you for the kind words! We loved being a part of your big day and miss you already!!
Basically this is your one stop shop for wedding venues. We decided to have our daughters wedding here when we saw the chapel. The chapel is what sold us first. One of the most beautiful settings I’ve seen. The chapel Doesn’t need any decorations but we did put some bows on the pews. The bridal suite is perfect to accommodate a huge bridal party if needed. Every corner of this venue is picture perfect.
Reem went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect and even gave me her cell phone number which was definitely used throughout the whole planning. It was a perfect day!!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/23/2022
Hi Stacie, thank you for the 5 star review! We are so happy that you had such a great experience with Reem and the entire team!
We wish you the best!
AGN went above and beyond for our wedding! From the moment I booked with them everyone was extremely accommodating and made me feel so calm about the wedding planning process! Reem and Hailey were complete GEMS! Everyone was sooo nice and made allllll of my hopes and dreams come true for our wedding! AGN is completely breathtaking, especially at night! Our guest couldn’t get over this hidden gem. The waitstaff was also on their A GAME and the food was SOOOO GOOD! If you’re thinking about booking with Ashton Gardens North DO NOT HESITATE! Book- you will be soooo glad you did!
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Wow! Thank you for this awesome review, Jessica!
We loved being a part of your wedding day and wish you the absolute best!
My husband and I had our wedding here this past weekend. Everything was exceptional and the staff was very nice and made the day easy! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Would definitely recommend this venue!
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Hi Elyssa, thank you for the 5-star review! We wish you and your husband a perfect happily ever after!
Amazing venue with amazing staff! Reem made the whole process smooth and stress free.
Response from the Vendor on 03/14/2022
Hi Amanda, thank you for the positive words! Reem and our entire team loved being a part of your big day.
My wedding was 12/19/2021 and there is nothing else to be said besides it was AMAZING. The venue is absolutely beautiful. Reem and her team were SPOT ON with everything. It was a bit rough since I planned the whole wedding out of the Houston area but everything was laid out beautifully. Reem was so helpful with answering all the questions and getting everything perfect the day of. If you’re looking for a sign to book. THIS IS IT. GO WITH ASHTON GARDENS NORTH!
Response from the Vendor on 02/02/2022
Thank you for sharing your positive experience Chelsea. We appreciate that we could be apart of your special day!
Great night, the staff and coordinators were on point with our timeline and todos service. Our day went off without a hitch!
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2021
Jason, we are thrilled to hear that your wedding day went off without a hitch! Thank you for the kind words!
I had my wedding at Ashton Gardens North Houston just a few weeks ago. It exceeded my expectations and my family’s expectations in every way. The Ashton Garden’s team was so incredibly helpful and spot on when they were needed. The team was so efficient in ensuring that we were on time in-terms of our wedding schedule but also to make sure that we didn’t feel rushed throughout the process. The preferred vendors that we used (Dream Bouquet and Divisi Strings) were such great recommendations that truly helped create a timeless experience for me and my guests. It was absolutely perfect and I would not have changed a single thing about my wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2021
Hi Emily! Thank you for the 5-star review! We love hearing your positive words about our staff and preferred vendors! We wish you a happily ever after!
Kemi was so much help leading up to our wedding date. Elizabeth did great the day off insuring that we had nothing to worry about. She took care of very thing and we were able to just enjoy our day.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2021
Thank you for the review, Steven! We wish you the best in your new life!
First off - Fiyaso was AMAZING. He is an amazing employee.
The venue itself is so beautiful, the coordinators are amazing and worked to make our day so special!!!
The food was fantastic and we really enjoyed having our day there.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2021
Khale, thank you for trusting us with your big day and for the 5 star review! We hope you and Russell are having a fabulous time as newlyweds!
The whole staff at Ashton Gardens North Houston were amazing! They made my wedding day absolutely perfect! Kemi was so kind and helpful! My event coordinators were so attentive and made the whole process so easy! Would highly recommend to any bride! Not to mention, the venue is gorgeous!
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2021
Thank you for sharing your experience with other couples so they can have their Perfect Wedding Day too! We appreciate that we could be apart of your special day, Abigail! Cheers!
Ashton Gardens was our venue of choice for our wedding(s). We really enjoyed the planning and in-house services that came with the venue, which really simplified the vendor process in a lot of ways. The venue itself is beautiful and laid out well for all sizes of weddings. We did have some complications due to COVID, and there were certain parts of the process where it felt like our voices weren't being heard by the Ashton Gardens staff. However, after pushing enough to get our issues listened to and understood, Ashton Gardens was eventually able to work with us and resolve these issues appropriately and satisfactorily. In particular, Reem was able to help us a lot with some last minute issues, and even filled in as a bartender for part of the evening when personnel issues required it. Overall, we enjoyed working with them and would recommend them to other couples.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2021
Thank you so much, Sonia! Reem and rest of the team were honored to be apart of your wedding day! We are thrilled to hear that our catering and bar packages made your wedding planning an enjoyable experience! Best wishes!
Storybook wedding says it all. The venue itself was beautiful but the staff went beyond our expectations. They worked with us and communicated with us throughout the planning stages. We changed our minds on a few things and Kemi, the manager we were working with, took it all in stride. Everything was spotless m. The food was delicious. But I must say again the staff was fantastic. Everyone was kind and thoughtful. The whole night was perfection.
Response from the Vendor on 10/10/2021
Natalie! We couldn’t be more excited to see your review! We love what we do and enjoyed working with you to help create your storybook wedding come to life! Best wishes!