151-200 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 200 guests
About this vendor
Unique and Affordable Reception Venue
Nouveau Antique Art Venue is a charming and affordable wedding venue in Houston, TX, where couples can host weddings and other special occasions.
Conveniently located on Main Street across from Midtown Park, this unique property provides easy access to local amenities and offers couples the ideal blend of style and affordability.
Nouveau Antique Art Venue caters to weddings with up to 200 attendees. Decorated from floor to ceiling with antiques, stained glass art, and over 300 Tiffany-style lamps, the property manages to combine a rustic appeal and timeless elegance to create a wonderful post-modern industrial vibe. The comfortable furniture, soft lighting, and vintage decor add to the overall aesthetic, which lends itself perfectly to ceremonies and wedding photos. Alternatively, couples can exchange vows outdoors in the newly redeveloped Midtown Park across the street before returning to Nouveau Venue for a cocktail reception and wedding dinner.
Nouveau Antique Art Venue offers a range of services that couples can customize as they see fit. The team prides themselves on providing a blank canvas where couples can create their dream wedding. They offer an all-inclusive service and provide one base price for everything, including alcohol. Setup, cleanup, linens, and staffing are all included as standard, and there is plenty of parking onsite for guests. There is also a large dance floor where guests can strut their stuff, a sound system and projector for speeches and music, and outside vendors are welcome. This delightful property also features lovely boutique get-ready rooms for the wedding couple, facilities for disabled guests, and free WiFi throughout.
The dedicated wedding team prides themselves on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and guests are sure to be impressed by the clean and well-presented space.
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Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
- Up to 200
Settings
- Ballroom
- Museum
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
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Nouveau Antique Art Venue is highly recommended by numerous reviewers for its unique and beautiful setting. The venue's owner, Clark, is praised for being accommodating, responsive, and helpful throughout the planning process. Guests were impressed with the stunning décor of the venue, including tiffany lamps and candles, making additional decorations unnecessary. The affordable pricing, inclusive packages, open bar, and seamless coordination for events were highlighted as exceptional features, with many guests expressing high satisfaction and a desire to host future events at this venue.Review photos
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Nouveau is such a cool & unique wedding venue! You don't need to buy any wedding decorations because the tiffany lamps & candles look so beautiful. Clark was super responsive to our emails & easy to work with! Very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend this venue!
Nouveau Antique Art Venue was amazing. Clark and staff were so accommodating for everything. I have to say that our night was more than we could have asked for. The package was worth it all. Thank you for making our experience something worth remembering.
This venue is a hidden gem. Clark was so easy to work with and 5 days after hurricane Beryl hit Houston, the venue was put together beautifully. I would have every party here!!
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This was such an amazing venue for our wedding day. Our guests could not stop complimenting it! Everyone we encountered was professional, supportive, and ready to help with anything we needed. We really can't believe how lucky we were to have such a stressless experience on a day that can easily go sideways with any number of mishaps. Nouveau Antique Art Bar took great care of us and our guests, and we genuinely cannot recommend enough.
Nouveau was everything we could have wanted and more! Clark is so laid back and easy to work with. He is super responsive. He makes suggestions on set up based on other weddings, but is also flexible if you want to change it up. The venue makes everything so easy - open bar and clean up are included and you really don't have to worry about a thing. It was also the cheapest venue we looked at - extremely reasonably priced.
All of our guests raved about the venue and how unique and beautiful it was. I still get comments from people about it! We would absolutely book our wedding there again in a heartbeat.
*my recommendation is to find photographers/videographers who have worked there before. The lighting is very dark, so you want someone who understands how to work with that and give you the vibe of photos you're looking for. I personally googled weddings there and looked at photographer's galleries and asked every one we met with if they had worked at the venue before. Our photographer was Rachel Lynn (https://rachellynn.co/).
We could not have picked a better place to celebrate our ceremony and reception, all in one place. Decoration, vibe, help, assistance, service, location, space..... Everything was on another level. Price is one of the most reasonable there is, taking in consideration everything they offer. And last but not least, the interaction with its manager was very clear at all times and he responded our doubts every time we asked, thorough phone calls, emails, text msgs. I would consider this place for my next event, no second thoughts.
This venue, and it's owner and staff, were the best. It's beautiful and they provide so much so we really saved money not having to purchase candles, linens, or anything else decorative. They did their rounds to keep tables cleaned of emptied glasses. The communication throughout the entire process was perfect. Its also priced so fairly! They really made our night wonderful and we are so happy with them.
We hosted our wedding reception at Nouveau in December 2023. It was absolutely incredible! Clark is such a dream to work with. He is very accommodating and truly wants to help make your event as special and low stress as possible. Our guests raved about how unique and beautiful the space was. We barely spent anything on decorations since it's so lovely as-is. Nouveau Art Venue is truly a gem. Cannot recommend enough!!!!
Holy crap I can't recommend this venue enough!!!! Everything was incredible..venue was stunning and needed absolutely no decor, the staff and owner were so amazing and attentive, the value couldn't be beat!! I have told everyone I know about this place and will rave about it forever!!
Wow what a fabulous experience with Clark and the team at Nouveau. First, the venue is absolutely beautiful. Our guests raved about it. And with the Tiffany lamps everywhere, you have beautiful lighting and you just don't need much decoration/floral. The price is amazingly reasonable and includes an open bar. You have to bring in everything else, but this really allowed us to search and use the vendors we wanted, at the prices we wanted. Clark and his team could not have been nicer, more helpful, and just reassuring. Clark answered every email quickly, and had great suggestions and recommendations for the space. We did both our ceremony and reception there, and the team converted the space so quickly. Almost three weeks later, we're still talking about how happy we are with our choice to use Nouveau. Seriously, this is a hot find!
This Venue and its staff are the absolute best. We had so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and wonderful the whole place was!! Made our night one to remember!! Clark was so helpful and made our experience so much better!!
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING EXPERIENCE
The owner, Clark was very accommodating. His calm demeanor helped set the tone during all the planning.
This venue is so breathtaking! It decorates itself, in my opinion. The price point was absolute AMAZING! You really can not beat it!
Clark was amazing to work with! He is so responsive and was willing to help us with anything we needed! I would schedule another event here in a heartbeat!
The owner was so easy to work with, and the price was insane (in a good way)! The venue is beautiful, and it felt intimate without being overcrowded. Our guest count was just around 100 and that felt like the perfect amount for the space. There was so little that we needed by way of decorations because the venue was already breathtaking. Would recommend a million times!!
Very nice venue.. very recommended.
Clark was very nice and helpful.
He was always quick to help and make sure we had everything we needed, and made sure all of our needs were met. Clark and Rachel our wedding planner, were totally in sync and on the same page for everything.
Very nice staff and an amazing place to have a wedding.
I cannot recommend this venue enough!! Not only is it GORGEOUS, Clark really takes care of you. We had so many questions throughout the whole process, from initially touring the venue to setting it up on our wedding day, and he was incredibly patient with us. On the day of the event, he took care of so many small things. When I arrived with a completely packed venue, he brought my entire wedding party waters. He was mopping and drying spills with hardly anyone noticing, and he even got all the guests ready for our Sparkler Send-Off. I received so many compliments from guests about how beautiful and different the venue was from the norm. We had a truly wonderful day, and a huge part of it was our incredible experience at the Nouveau Antique Art Bar.
This has to be one of the coolest venues in Houston. The website and pictures online don’t do it justice. Every time we walked in it was always better than we remembered.
Clark is the coolest and easiest guy to work with. He went above and beyond to make our day great. We didn’t have to worry about anything and was super accommodating with any request.
The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff is amazing. Clark and his team did an amazing job. We were so happy to get married here. The price included the full open bar and full service. We had both the ceremony and reception here, and the staff at Nouveau did the room flip, and assisted with cleanup after the night was over. They went above and beyond to ensure that the night went by smoothly.
This venue was our dream. It has so much character and charm that you really don’t have to add much to it. We loved what the packages included. They were so incredibly easy to work with and exceeded every singe expectation. Everything was perfect. Clark went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and helped me more than he should have. There are no words to describe our appreciation except thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our most important day perfect.
Clark was awesome! Had my wedding through a pandemic and he helped us on any questions we had and quickly responded. Everyone had fun on wedding day no complaints! Highly recommend this venue as it’s so gorgeous and in downtown area.
I can't rave enough about this gorgeous venue. The location is fantastic (in Midtown and about 5 min drive to downtown!), the atmosphere is unique and so romantic, and the finally the venue/Clark will work with you and go above and beyond! My only initial I was concerned on how to fit 135 guests into the venue for a seated (assigned seats dinner), but there was so much room. There is also a gorgeous outside patio. Myself, my husband and guests could not have asked for a better venue to celebrate after our ceremony!
We had our wedding reception at Nouveau, which is without a doubt the most uniquely beautiful place for a party in Houston! Clark was flexible, communicative, and honest with us above all else. He always had the needs of his staff and the couple in mind, and it is clear from our interactions that runs his business with integrity and caring for those around him.
The prices were incredibly reasonably, especially given that they include a full open bar, chairs, tables, linens, candles, and the bar staff's time. Lots of flexibility for the DIY couple- the venue needs very little decoration because it's gorgeous, and there's a sound system and projector available for your use for speeches and music (we had a friend DJ with a Spotify playlist, which is totally feasible here). Clark also let us personalize some of the bar offerings and obtained a few of our favorite beers at a small added cost. There are places to take pictures outside or across the street in the park if you're having the ceremony at Nouveau as well.
Lots of space for our ~80 person wedding, and I could easily see it holding 200+ people with space for mingling and a dance floor. Conveniently located near downtown, with tons of parking available. Your pictures WILL be gorgeous, although we'd recommend that you ensure your photographer is aware of the lighting situation beforehand- ours did his homework to make sure he had the right supplies. Our family and friends haven't stopped ranting about how beautiful it was and how it made for a great party. A gorgeous space with a hardworking and kind team- we cannot recommend Nouveau enough!
What a magical venue! Nouveau Antique Art Venue is stunning, and I'm SO HAPPY I chose to host my wedding reception here. The owner, Clark, is fantastic and flexible. I love how affordable this venue is, which allowed me to invite more of my friends and family to share the day with me. You can use whatever caterer and vendors you want! The venue is conveniently located, right next to Midtown Park. There's tons of parking in their parking lot. I am so happy!!!
I can not say more amazing things about this venue and about Clark. I fell in love with the venue the moment I saw it and it was beyond perfect for my wedding! The lamps and general decor are beautiful and everyone that attended loved the venue! I heard nothing but compliments about our choice. We had our ceremony there too and the set up was beautiful and quickly (and seamlessly) switched into a dance floor and regular seating area thanks to the efforts of Clark and his team. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything went perfectly for me. We had some issues with our caterer selection but Clark smoothed everything out for us so that it didn't affect our night. He also magically appeared with a cake cutting knife and napkins when the time came and the caterer had dropped the ball. I couldn't have picked a better venue. Clark is amazingly easy to work with, made our night special, and made all the planning leading up to it effortless. I highly recommend Nouveau Antique Art Venue for your ceremony and/or reception!!
The owner is a dream to work with! The lights are so beautiful, remember to throw the bouquet low! Our whole night was perfect and our pictures will only show a little of how pretty it is
I had my wedding and reception at Nouveau and I absolutely loved it!! The space is so gorgeous and vintage and was exactly what we wanted! The Tiffany lamps are stunning and there was plenty of space to get ready and host our 100 guests. Our wedding guests commented all night about how beautiful the space is and how wonderful the staff was! Nouveau is also a bar, not just a wedding venue, and it's a really cool spot to hang out, we will definitely be spending more time there now. Thank you so much Clark and team for helping make my wedding perfect!
Clark was amazing. He was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. And had no issue with the fact that I made multiple trips with different people to get help with where to set up what and so forth. Everyone said the venue was beautiful and so much fun. The only things that did not work in our favor was that construction made it almost impossible for the guests to take the Metro Rail due to sidewalk closures of all things. Something that was completely out of anyone's control.
I highly recommend Nouveau Antique Art Venue for couples getting married! Clark was incredibly easy to work with, responsive and prompt with his replies to my questions, and professional in every way. One of the main reasons we chose the venue was everything you get for the price (bar/drinks, set-up, take-down), which is very reasonable. You get so much for your money and the place is so beautifully decorated with Tiffany lamps that you don't need to add much else. All of our guests commented on what a unique place it is and how much fun they had. Would have another event there in a heartbeat!
100% recommend hosting your wedding reception at Nouveau. I had my wedding reception here and Clark made sure that I didn’t have to worry about anything the day of. He is very responsive and accommodates needs super well. I can confidently say that my guests had a one in a lifetime experience at the reception and I can definitely thank Nouveau for that!
Clark was super professional and really accommodating. He responded quickly to all of my questions and allowed me to come tour the venue multiple times. The reception was amazing. So many of my guests came to tell me how beautiful everything was and how impressed they were with the bar service. Everyone had lots of fun, and the layout is really great for encouraging guests to mingle. I have no complaints whatsoever.
The place is gorgeous, Clark is so helpful and prompt to reply and answer any questions. Very easy going, no complaints from this bride!
Affordable and easy to work with - what more could you ask for. The venue is absolutely stunning and requires almost no outside decor. Our guests raved about how unique it was, and Clark and his staff were great partners. Would highly recommend having an event here!
We had our wedding here in November 2018. When we started planning I already knew I wanted to have my wedding here and we were lucky Clark could fit us in. He was very easy to work with, and the venue fee included an open bar. He was also flexible in timing (since the bar is open to the public after the reception is over) and allowed us to extend for an hour for a small additional charge. He also does not have any restrictions on vendors, which made our planning even easier.
We had around 140 guests but the bar can hold up to 200. All of our guests absolutely loved the venue and had a great time. Another bonus is that it's so beautiful inside, you don't even need to decorate on your own so we saved a fortune in flowers (Clark provided linens and candles). I would highly recommend the bar for anyone who is looking for a different but beautiful venue.
I had my wedding reception here and I'm so glad I did! My guests are still raving about the beautiful venue and how much fun they had. Clark and his team did a wonderful job keeping the drinks flowing and the party going! I'm a planner so I really appreciated being able to stop by during their regular business hours to get measurements or plan where things would go. Clark responded to emails promptly and was very helpful throughout the entire process. It started pouring when we were leaving the ceremony space but Clark greeted every guest with an umbrella and covered them as they entered the building! We hid in the car for a bit before our grand entrance and he even brought us a drink while we waited. Now that's above and beyond! If you're looking for a beautiful place that is a great value, open bar, and flexibility in vendors- look no further. You won't be dissapointed!
Clark and the staff were amazing on our wedding day! Helpful, responsive, quick on their feet. Everyone loved the venue and how unique it was!
The owner of Nouveau Antique Art Bar, Clark, could not be more helpful and accommodating! He is very responsive and there with you every step of the way during the planning of your event. We had our wedding at this venue -- it is romantic, intimate, unique, and fun! Clark and his team go above and beyond to help you create the best atmosphere for you and your guests, including a signature cocktail and working with your preferred vendors. We cannot thank Clark and Nouveau Antique Art Bar enough!
Really, Clark is awesome. He takes care of everything, he's fast to reply, he's not rude or condescending - very polite and genuine, he tells you anything you want to know, the contract is straight forward. We had to reschedule once, from December to March because of the ceremony place and he was still very nice. The bar was great and the staff made everything flow really nicely. They watch the gated parking lot - construction is crappy around there but inside it's very nice. The outside area is nice too. We walked to a few murals in the blocks close by for cool wedding pictures! Anyways, 100 percent recommend as the bride who did everything to plan and book. We catered bbq, the area on the side of the bar was enough room for a self serve kind of walk through. **also** FYI we didn't have a dj or music ( I totally forgot) and the music they played over the speakers was totally fun and appropriate and I saved all the dj money I would have spent but didn't have. The guests thought it was beautiful and it's a kind of place you can skip table numbers and seat assignments. We didn't decorate. They had white table cloths and candles lit when everyone got there. It was great! Check out the prices. -- Danaee White
When we walked into our reception it was SO GORGEOUS. I can't even put it into words. All of the staff was amazing. They made all the stress of wedding planning worth it by giving us the most amazing and beautiful reception I had ever seen. We had Brazilian steakhouse for dinner and he even allowed the caterer to set up the grill outside. Our wedding was exactly "US" and being able to hand select each vendor paid off tenfold. Sure, we did have to bring in more vendors than we would have at a regular venue, but we didn't want a regular wedding. All of our guests texted us for weeks telling us how amazing our wedding was. It was magical. Best NYE ever.
There is not a venue in Houston that will give you the value and ambiance of the Art Bar. Cost to rent the place, OPEN bar, table linens provided, centerpieces, bartenders and ceremony seating included is UNREAL! The bar itself is beautiful! Don't judge this book by its cover; let your guests be blown away when they walk through the door. Clark is very responsive and accommodating. Since it is a bar, arranging rehearsals or arranging a mock set-up is tricky. Clark is quite busy, as there are events here EVERY weekend, so there was little time to discuss options, take suggestions, etc. This could be my fault as well, since I've never planned a wedding. In hindsight, I think a wedding coordinator may have been able to elicit more communication and get a better feel for a flawless execution. Regardless, the day was perfect, and the venue was beautiful. People will think you've spent a fortune; you won't find a better deal than the Art Bar. P.S. The bartenders were on POINT! Thanks Art Bar!
I cannot say enough great things about this venue. It is absolutely one of the best values for your money in the city. It can hold a little over 200 people (we had 150) and you get tables, chairs, linens, set up time, and FULL OPEN BAR in this amazing price. Clark, the owner, is also fantastic. He was a breeze to work with and was nothing but kind before as during the event. He answered all my questions and made the process so easy. Book this place. You'll be so glad you did. It's beautiful too!
This was the perfect venue for my wedding reception. When I walked in with my husband as we were being introduced, I was in AWE of how perfect everything looked. This place is beautiful, affordable, and the staff is just as excellent!!
This is seriously one of the best values in Houston. I loved my wedding here. I got married in the Chapel of St. Basil and had the reception at Nouveau Antique Art Bar. The owner is super chill and accommodating. I catered in fajitas from Lupe Tortilla's, and they were able to cook them on a grill on the deck outside. I had approximately 140 people in my wedding and it was the perfect sized venue. It felt very intimate, yet not cramped. All my friend groups found their own areas and people who wanted to be quiet and socialize could go to the back or side, and people who wanted to dance, could dance. There were no issues with my friend who DJd just hooking up his equipment to the sound system. Everyone talked about how much fun it was afterwards. This venue is a great atmosphere and a great time, and I'm glad I chose it and would definitely recommend it to a friend.
One of the most unique and real venues in the Houston. As soon as my wife and I walked into the Art Bar for the first time, we fell in love with it and new it was the one.
Clark is a class act and an absolute pleasure to work with. He'll do his best to cater to your needs and ideas. Speaking of catering, one of the many pluses was that you can bring in almost an outside vendor. We strongly recommend Niko Nikos (Kostas and his team were nothing short of amazing). Our guests, like us, were blown away by the ambiance of the place. The warming glow of the hundreds of Tiffany lamps creates an experience that words simply cannot describe.
Thank you Clark for making our day truly special. You're the Best in Houston, hands down.
Thanks goes to Clark for making our wedding day one for the books. Not only did our guests unfamiliar with this gem get a total kick out of the place, but even our local guests were charmed by the existence of this place. What a beautiful backdrop for pictures! Clark was responsive from the start about questions we had regarding a reception at his venue; he was patient as we were still deciding on our date and location; he was professional during the evening even when there were things that we didn't expect. He worked with my dad so our plan for a piano duet instead of a father/daughter dance could happen, and I didn't hear any complaints from our guests about the staff that evening. I truly enjoy this place, and it will always hold a special place in our memories (even though we hope to make more there in the future)!
This is such a unique and beautiful place to have your reception! Some venues are very strict about certain things you can have but Clark, the owner, was very easy to work with and helped in any way he could to make our day perfect. The bartenders were awesome and quick with such a large crowd. I would highly recommend this venue!!
My husband and I had our wedding reception here on December 3rd, 2016, and we absolutely loved our experience with this venue during the whole planning process and day!! Our guests and ourselves were very pleased with the day-of service, and the bartender was sweet enough to ensure that I always had a fresh drink in my hand. We had such a blast, and the venue is such a beautiful, unique space!
The second I walked in to Nouveau, I knew this place was the one. You will immediately fall in love with how beautiful and romantic the setting is. All of my guests could not stop talking about the place and many told us it would be their new drinking spot! Where do I begin with Clark? He was kind, professional, and wonderful. I asked him last minute if we could add on a ceremony and he agreed without hesitation. He gave us the extra time, set up and breakdown at no extra charge!! He made you feel like making your day perfect is more important than your money. He did every thing he could do to help and when my mother in law got to the venue he helped her with all the additional requests she had. His staff is wonderful and took great care of our family and friends. Make sure you send your photographer way ahead of time to the venue so they can get the correct equipment. My photographer ended up getting a new camera to balance the lighting in the venue.
This is an AWESOME place to hold a wedding or reception! Clark is extremely easy to work with and very accommodating. He can work "magic" with his bar and it is magical to begin with! We had many compliments from our guests and they were amazed at how we had found such a jewel. From when we arrived to when we left, Clark and his staff were there to assist us with anything we needed. It was a stress-free day when it came to the venue. And the pictures!!! You can ask for a better place to have your wedding photos.
We had our wedding at Nouveau Antique Art Bar in April 2016. We absolutely fell in love with the decor and vintage charm of the bar from the beginning. This bar was definitely the perfect match for us 30-something year old lovebirds with no children, who like to drink and have fun with family and friends! :) The venue itself is gorgeous with hundreds of Tiffany style lamps, which exude a feel of classic elegance! Plus, the affordable package comes with basic linens, candles, free on-site parking and open bar! Need I say more??
The owner, Clark, was such an easy-going and accommodating host throughout the entire wedding planning. He was very helpful in helping us the Day Of and letting me visit numerous times beforehand to envision the decorations/setup. I honestly can say that I LOVED our wedding venue!! I hands-down recommend this gem in the heart of downtown Houston!! Seriously the Best Day of our Lives!
I had my wedding (apx. 70 guests) here on October 31, 2015 and the pictures do it no justice. The staff is absolutely amazing, all of my pictures look great, and I didn't have to pay a fortune for the wedding that I wanted. I highly recommend brides and grooms to check this one out!
This was an amazing experience. The venue was unique and we identified with it. It might not be for everyone but the ambiance made it intimate and fun. It required no additional decorations as the ambiance we enough for us. Three months later we still have family and friends complimenting us on how beautiful and fun the wedding was.
Clark, the owner, was great. He was able to give advice on where the set up could be at -- such as the buffet, cake, trail mix bar, sign in table, etc... When we came with our wedding planners to talk about how we wanted the venue set up, Clark kept an eye on us to see if there was anything we needed but largely left us alone to speak among ourselves. He was laid back but always there to help when needed.
I highly recommend this location.
Wow. This venue was better than I could possibly imagine. The staff was so incredible and accomodating. Clark was prompt with all of my questions via email.
My wedding was on a very rainy April Sunday, but Clark stood outside escorting our quests with an umbrella until my husband and I were announced. The bartenders were complete gentlemen. One of them patiently put up with being my three year old nephew's silliness as he worked. On top of all this, because my older brothers were unable to attend my wedding (one deployed in Korea, the other lost his life in service) Clark honored my mother and family by doing something very special for us.
The venue is so beautiful in itself and all of the fabulous service is just icing on the cake. If you are considering booking this venue, just do it. Absolutely do it! There are no negatives to this place. Great value for such a perfect place.
YOU NEED TO READ THIS REVIEW:
As an OCD bride with money to spend, I will tell you that the Nouveau Antique Art Bar was by far the BEST venue that we could have found. For your benefit, I'll use bullet points to highlight some of the reasons why you CAN'T go wrong with this place:
1. It's GORGEOUS - 200+ Tiffany lamps - think of your wedding pictures!
2. It's Unique - again, think of your wedding pictures!
3. It's SUPER AFFORDABLE! We rented the venue and they provided a FULL Bar, Table Linens, Votive Candles (yes...they provide candles), and 4 hours of the entire facility for roughly around $35 per person - that's including tax and tip...NO, I didn't stutter.
4. Clark, the Owner. He was the most enjoyable, easy going, helpful, and GENEROUS vendor to work with...we wanted Pat O'Brien Hurricanes as our signature cocktail, and he bought enough mix for 150ppl, and then gifted the charge to us - WHO DOES THAT??? We wanted 2 AC units for the venue (our wedding was in August), and he went out and bought one just for our wedding. I will say that we tried to buy him a thank you gift, but he turned it down, saying that it was his pleasure to work with us - again, who does that?
My husband and I are both well established professionals, so we could have easily afforded any venue in Houston. We choose Nouveau Antique Art Bar - why? Because we wanted a wedding that people would be totally unique from the cookie cutter venues - you know what I'm talking about - flowers and decorations thrown up every where, and don't forget the cheesy LED lights. What we got was the party of the century, and oh did I mention that my pictures rocked?!
Judy and Josh Francis
My fiancé and I had been looking for a venue that was afforadable but had character to it. The ones we found were way out of our price range. Then we found a gem. Nouveau was perfect in every way for us. It had the vintage theme going on that we wanted for our wedding and the price was where we needed it to be. The rates are different for different days and guest count. We decided to go with Friday. You are charged for 5-9pm and that includes drinks, staff and clean up and tip. We paid for an extra hour so our reception was from 4-9pm. Clark was very accommodating, reliable and easy to get ahold of when you needed to ask any questions. We had so many compliments about the reception. I would highly recommend!
I absolutely loved the Nouveau Antique Art Bar as my wedding reception venue. My husband and I decided to use this venue because it is so much cheaper than other options we looked at, but after working with Clark (the owner) for the past year and after having an amazing wedding night (just got married 3/14/15) I highly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! Clark is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. He is so accommodating and he tells you everything straight. No hidden fees, no secrets, no bullsh*t. As for the venue itself, I can't even begin to tell you how many of my guests told me how beautiful the reception was and how much they loved all of the tiffany lamps everywhere. Don't even get me started on how beautiful the pictures turned out during our reception. Speaking of tiffany lamps, we saved a boat load of money on decorations for the reception because we really didn't need any. The Art bar is already beautiful by itself with all of the antique furniture and tiffany lamps. We spent less than $50 on adding personal touches, but that's about it. With the art bar we were able to save thousands and thousands of dollars because we didn't need to rent tables, rent chairs, rent linens, hire a dj, pay extra for open bar service (it was included in rental fee of venue), and, again, we didn't need decorations.
Clark, owner of Nouveau Antique Art Bar, is a great guy to work with. Very flexible and willing to do what it takes to make the set up of the place work for your wedding. Don't be fooled by the shoddy looking outside area - the inside of the place will take your guests breath away. Some of my family can be sort of "froo froo" and I know my mother had a weird feeling about having our reception at a "bar" but Nouveau is not your typical bar/lounge. It works incredibly well for a wedding reception and can fit more than 200 people comfortably so it's great for big or small weddings. My wedding was about 215 people and everyone had a seat and was comfortable, without us having to bring in any extra chairs. We also had a live band (Bourbon Street the Band who I HIGHLY RECOMMEND) and it wasn't too loud and everyone was up out of their seat enjoying a great time on the dance floor. The bartenders did an amazing job and no one waited long for a drink. If you're looking for a wedding venue that is not cookie-cutter banquet style same old thing that everyone has, AND you still want it to be classy and beautiful, please do yourself and your wedding and your guests a favor and book your reception at Nouveau Antique Art Bar. I can't recommend it enough.
Absolutely fabulous and beautiful. Clark and his staff are fantastic to work with.
All my guests raved about this location. Clark took care of us through the whole process. This is a great place if you want to have an open bar and a really unique experience.
I had a very simply, very small family-only marriage certificate ceremony at Nouveau on a Friday during Happy Hour. Due to the size of our party (15 people) we were not charged to use the space, and ended up having the entire venue almost completely to ourselves. A handful of people showed up later in the evening, but we weren't bothered at all.
We could bring in our own food/caterer and just paid for drinks at the bar. The owner/manager and bartender were both very very helpful, friendly, and accommodating.
I highly recommend using Nouveau for your next party or as a wedding venue. They regularly hold large wedding receptions, as well as private parties like reunions, etc.
The décor is fabulous... I didn't have to decorate a thing... I only brought a cake topper! Seriously, it's beautiful and very unique inside. Glamorous, classic, and yet a little quirky. Check out photos on their website or on Yelp. It's amazing.
The bar is SO beautiful, and its owner, Clark, was ridiculously nice and accommodating. He repeatedly went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect for us!
We looked at having our wedding reception here but eventually decided on something else. This wasn't because we didn't like it, just that it would've been very empty with our 30-person event. We loved everything about it, and the manager/owner was wonderful to talk to and he offered us a great price. I would definitely consider having an event there in the future with a guest count anywhere between 75-200 people.
I highly recommend The Nouveau Antique Art Bar! Clark was wonderful to work with and all of my vendors were pleased that they could access the bar when they needed to for the set up.
The staff was very accommodating, and I didn't have to worry about my guests being served properly and in a timely manner.
I've received so many compliments on the beauty and uniqueness of the Art Bar as well. My new husband and I are so pleased that we chose this wonderful venue to celebrate our marriage.
If you're looking for something that isn't cookie cutter and is affordable, the I highly recommend The Nouveau Antique Art Bar!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Clark and Nouveau Antique Art Bar. They were absolutely wonderful on my wedding day. Unfortunately, my DJ was over an hour late to my reception. As soon as Clark realized that they didn't show, he plugged in an iPod and started playing music, even going so far as to make sure our first dance and parents dances were downloaded in case the DJ didn't make it. None of my guests even knew that there was a problem. Clark's staff was professional and courteous and the site is just gorgeous. The value is unbelievable and I tell everyone to check it out for their weddings. Every guest was overwhelmed with how pretty and fun our reception was at Nouveau. Have your reception there...you will not regret it!
Nouveau Antique was a perfect place for our reception. The DJ could hook up easily, our caterer had no problems with the set up, there is lots of parking (no valet:-) ). Clark was awesome, we forgot the cake cutting implements and he had some we could use, he provided linens and made the place lighter for our reception (so my Indian husband would show up in the video). It was a great relaxing reception, I highly highly recommend it!
NAAB is ideal for a small wedding reception. We had about 75 guests. Though seating for dinner was a little tight, it worked out. It comes out to about $30 per person for all the alcohol they can drink. This includes drinks, tax, and tip - not to mention the venue. I did not have to spend any money on decorations or flowers because the lamps were so beautiful. The owner was easy to work with and let me get creative with what I wanted for my ceremony/reception.
Clark, the owner, was so so soooo on top of things. He made it super easy on me and an incredible night. The price was even better. I had the perfect wedding reception, and everyone loved it!! My friends raved about the wedding for weeks. I love this place and love, love that my husband and I can go and have a drink at the place we hung out the first night of our marriage. Very few venues can you do such a thing. So, if you haven't booked a place, you should check this one out; if you have, go anyways and enjoy a drink in a gorgeous setting.
This place was budget friendly, gorgeous and hands-on! They even helped us with the music! All of our guests loved it!
We had our reception here. Clark, the owner, is very nice and responds quickly to e-mails. The place is beautiful and affordable, the price includes full bar (wells, wine and beer). The only thing is that he told me at the beginning that he would only charge for adults (we had 72) and not kids (we had 8) but then when I gave him my official count he told me he had to charge me for 80. But other than that the place was great, you can use your own caterer. We didn't have to decorate at all because the place is so beautiful with all the Tiffany lamps that extra decoration is not needed, so that helped us save lots of money.
Clark could not have been more amazing. He was so flexible and accommodating. He had never rented the space for the wedding, but it turned out perfect. The guest loved it and honestly it was my fairy tale!
The bar is filled with Tiffany lamps so I did not need to decorate much. It is a large bar with lots of seating/layout options (also has a deck outdoors).
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