Citadel Houston - Classic & Contemporary Weddings

re treated like VIPs - they all left the wedding raving about the food, service and the fun atmosphere. We are still hearing compliments about what an awesome one-of-a-kind venue we selected. We will cherish these memories forever! Important Side note: because they have such beautiful tall doors and windows throughout their chapel room and the main ballroom, our pictures came out AWESOME!! Must check them out!

accommodating to our veggie and gluten free guests. Even the valet was so helpful - they help us pack up and put things in our car. The whole experience from start to finish was professional, on-point and stress free. It’s important to be able to enjoy your biggest without having to worry about little details and the Citadel staff helped us do that. We are thrilled with our wedding at Citadel and would highly recommend it.

reams. As a professional, I wanted to work with professionals, someone who loved their work and had a lot of experience in planning Weddings - Citadel team had all that! My fiancé and I knew we wanted a venue with character and class - something unique and memorable. Finding that venue in Citadel combined with their service and staff was my dream come true. We visited many venues and no other venue came even close to Citadel in its beauty and Charm and staff. And to make it a trifecta, their in-House culinary team is fantastic. Food was absolutely delicious! I am grateful that I found Citadel and for the staff for making my wedding the most wonderful day of my life.

legant. It is great to use a stand alone venue with such an experienced culinary team with in-house kitchen - the food was FANTASTIC! My family and guests are still raving about it. And I didn’t have to rent any of the glasses, China or silver. They had it all! Rebecca was awesome in helping me with my vendors and making sure everything went smoothly. Throughout the night the waitstaff really took care of us, bringing us food in our Bridal suites and then to our table so we could just relax and enjoy. Everything was incredible. Thank you Citadel staff for making my dream wedding come true!

outdoors in their patio and it was gorgeous but we had a rain plan because our plan b was to do it in their indoor chapel area which is also beautiful. We did our cocktails in the indoor Ceremony area. Our planning process was so easy and fun and everything went so smoothly on the day of. We were very pleased with everything at Citadel. Would highly recommend your venue!

egance of the venue Itself, it was love at first sight. And frankly, the price was pretty good too. It's a really really good value in town. All the staff was so friendly and felt like family! Food was awesome. Guests had so many compliments for us. We loved it all. Thank you Citadel for making our day soooo special!

size wedding you are planning. We did our cocktail hour outside on their beautiful patio as the sun set behind it. It was just breathtaking. The staff was professional and friendly. Food was amazing and guests are still raving about it three month later. They were very flexible and customized our menus and the presentation of he food was really nice. I recommend the Citadel highly!

tiful fall day in Houston so we did our cocktail hour outside in their lovely patio with fountain and a really awesome lit ruins wall that looked great in picture. The staff is amazing and they were prompt in emailing and flexible. They made sure everything on the day of went smoothly with no hiccups. The food was absolutely delicious. Even the pricing is very reasonable for what you are getting! It's the trifecta of stunning venue, and awesome food and service. Must Tour Venue!

pitality we received from the owner and the staff was incredible. The owner happened to be at the venue when we toured and she was so genuine and polite and made us feel completly at ease. Rebecca, the Venue Director, was super sweet and I could instantly envision having the wedding of my dreams here. And I Did!!! Everyone can see that the venue is just stunning but their hospitality and their staff is really the greatest asset they have. Professional, going above and beyond what is expected, they made my day and our family's day stress free so we could enjoy every single minute of the day! We are getting so many compliments from our guests about the food. It was gourmet quality and awesome presentation on the buffet as well. I have already sent my best girlfriend to Citadel for her wedding and she has had an amazing experience as well. I will recommend Citadel to anyone who wants a memorable, stress free, elegant experience. Thank you Citadel staff!

le, deceitful, empty place - void of any sense of humanity or respect for people. This PLACE and its OWNERS DISGUST me. The number one complaint that my husband and I have is that the owner, Sarah, and her husband are dishonest and manipulative people to the core. They made our entire experience so painful and traumatic that it took me this long to write the review. I could not express enough how much stress they put on us during the process and even on the day of our wedding. They did not let up their abuse and attacks - not even in the final hour (read on). Booking the Citadel was the absolute WORST decision we made. 1)Firstly, it looks like a fake castle from a Super Mario Bros. video game.The exterior is as fake and cheap as its owners.I hated it the first time I saw it, and I hate it more today. 2)The owner, Sarah, changed the price of the venue rental fee MULTIPLE times. Even up until 6 days before the wedding, she was still adding fees to the venue cost. Sarah threatened to CANCEL the wedding more times than I can count. 3) We wanted to do a food tasting at Citadel before deciding if we wanted them do our food service.Sarah said food tastings were only for people who already paid for food service.How can you expect that we book food for 400 guests without trying it first (btw, we were the first big wedding that would be using their chef and we had zero references we could ask)? She was pissy about it, but eventually let us do a tasting-at which the food came out cold, was defrosted, and gave us diarrhea. 4)We met with Sarah and her coordinator, Jenna (who quit the DAY after our WD), to finalize costs, since we felt we were getting extorted and just wanted to know the bottom line price(this is about two months before the wedding, invites were already sent).The disrespect she showed my parents during this meeting made me feel my pulse in my mouth. Sarah was nothing short of a nasty, lying, emotional wreck that day.I told her that I could not accept the disrespect that she was showing us and that I didn't even care if we canceled the wedding because this was not what a wedding is about.We came close to walking out and cancelling the wedding - the only thing that saved Sarah was her coordinator Jenna. Sarah tried to add $2500 fees to use the rig points on the ceiling 6d before the wedding - NO. 8) They LOCKED MY MOTHER INSIDE THE VENUE! They shut the door and locked it!My father was just outside the door while my mom was taking one more look around to ensure we had taken everything we brought (she knew we would never see any personal items again if we left them there);when my father saw this, he began banging on the door.Finally, a worker emerged and guided my mother through a back way to get out of the building.ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE! I cannot believe people and businesses like this exist.Don't give Citadel the chance to interfere with your wedding or the most special moments of your life. There are many other places to have an event that will make you feel welcome and happy as the days approach.Citadel is a concrete box owned by people with concrete hearts; nothing and no one can change that.You can only choose to avoid them and their childish, demoralizing antics.

orried about the whole thing as I had confidence in Rebecca to Make sure everything was just perfect. And it was! We got ready in their gorgeous bridal suite - it was so fun! Food was amazing - even Better than the tasting. Everyone loved it! Overall I would recommend Citadel to anyone!

ceived so many compliments from guests. We are beyond thrilled. Thank you Citadel - this the perfect place to host a wedding.

h. We got married at Holy Rosary downtown and it was perfect location for us - it only took us 8 minutes to get to the Citadel. Our guests loved it. The food was unbelievably good. We got a lot of compliments on the food! Service was great too and Citadel staff was incredible. Check this venue out - it is so exclusive. Thank you Citadel for making it such a great experience for us.

olite and helpful and they worked so hard to make everything run smoothly. Rebecca was fantastic and super efficient! My family and I loved our experience at the Citadel and we received wondeful feedback about food and service and of course the venue from our guests. Thank you Citadel for everything.

hank her enough for making it such a memorable experience for us. Food was really good - not your typical banquet food. I have receive such good comments on the food and of course the venue is stunning. Thanks again. I would definitely recommend Citadel to all my friends getting married!

l our three events and EVERY single day it was just Fantastic. Citadel has the best in-house south Asian chef in Houston! Of course the venue is so stunning - it speaks for itself. We had family come from all over the world and they were all so impressed by the venue, service and food. Rebecca and the other ladies helping her took excellent care of us through the 3 days of festivities and my family and I cannot thank them enough for making us feel so comfortable and relaxed. This venue is a class above all and so is the food! Citadel will surely become the venue of choice of high end weddings. Thanks again for everything!

ice and the food- amazing! Right from us touring the place to our wedding, the staff at the Citadel has been incredible, going above and beyond to make us feel special. It was the most magical night for us. We has 175 guests and we did ceremony in their enclave room and cocktail hour outside on their gorgeous outdoor patio. Food was amazing too. Really couldn't have asked for anything else. You guys did a great job. Thanks so much! I will be sure to spread the word about you guys!

y new. Just awesome!

on indoors and the cocktail hour outside and it all turned out beautifully. The food was delicious, and my guests had nothing but good things to say about it (which was a big deal for me). The space in itself is breathtaking and I couldn’t have pictured having my wedding anywhere else. I highly recommend this venue to all.

an and the large wood doors are spectacular. We had the best time! Food was awesome. Everyone is still talking about it! It's a hidden gem since it's new but it won't be for long!

creative with the layout. Rebecca was awesome, and the pricing was reasonable for the venue, etc. May have to tell the fiancé we’re getting married in Htown.

nd the price that they are charging is actually really decent. They said this venue is relatively new and I think this is the best kept secret in town. A must visit venue!!

od and service was impeccable and Rebecca and Andrea were the best to work with. I will highly recommend Citadel to anyone looking for a venue in Houston! Thanks so so much.

service and food were just as great! Thanks again...my fiance and his family were so happy (even though I chose this venue for them :-)). I have lots of friends getting married in the next couple years and I will be sure to highly highly recommend Citadel to them. Thanks again!

an so smoothly the entire night! The Bridal suite is so lovely and my bridesmaids loved it! The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and organized. The bar tenders also took very good care of our guest the entire evening!!

Thank so much Citadel staff for making it a dream wedding for me. I would highly recommend this venue to everyone.

what we had reserved for. Unfriendly owner and just appalling how they run a business!

n the success of the business...they are really invested in their venue and their team, which means a lot to me. Plus they have a suuuuuuper experienced team. Can't wait for our wedding this Spring!!!

vent-planning industry forever, and her experience truly shows through. Any question or insecurity I had, she was able to show me the answer, or make accommodations! We cannot wait for our wedding at The Citadel!! We know our guests will be as wowwed as we were! <3 Thanks again, Alice!!

enues in houston, but that is due to the high quality of service that they provide (gourmet food, dedicated staff, and such detailed planning help), and of course the venue itself, with its marble floors, giant chandeliers, gardens, valet..) If you are looking for a place to wow and impress your guests, (where you seriously won't have to stress or lift a finger on your wedding day!!) I would HIGHLY recommend the Citadel. Loved my experience with the one and only Jim Gray and his team!!

to set up a venue tour via email and happened to be there while the venue was being set up for another wedding. That gave me a really good perspective. Its is amazingly beautiful and on the top of my list so far!

doors through which we passed, and sheer grandness of this facility. Food was excellent and valet was quick considering a large party of 500+folks. The DJ was perched on the mezzanine area which really added a unique touch. The bride and groom walked down the grand staircase. Every one had a great view (there's not a bad seat in the house). Needless to say, I booked Citadel the very next week and am in the planning mode already. Good luck to all the gals out there still looking for a venue and I would recommend you at least tour the Citadel!

ngs at this gorgeous venue, I got personalized attention from the new management. Working with Sara was a pleasure. There was plenty of additional waitstaff at our beck and call always ready to pour drinks generously (going with the paid bar is the best value). The valet was amazing and quick. I know some hotels take about 30 minutes at the end of the night which can be frustrating for some guests especially older folks. One good thing I noticed about this venue is that if you rent the whole venue, you can have valets at the front and rear entrances both of which are equally grand. Our guests didnt have to wait more the 5-7 mins tops. I would say renting the whole 6 acre estate is the best value since it also comes with 4 suites (all on the same level so you dont have to spending time going up and down in hotel elevators). The highlight of the night was walking down the long winding magnificent wrought iron staircase with me on one side and my husband on the other as our images were projected live on the 2 drop down projector screens!