A Tranquil Texas Hideaway
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Recie and Jennifer Tisdale
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Still Waters Ranch is a rustic wedding venue nestled in Alvin, TX. Boasting 16 acres of scenic farmland, this Lone Star State gem is ideal for soon-to-be newlyweds who are dreaming of a countryside celebration. Home to a private lake, an outdoor chapel, and a rural-meets-refined indoor space, it has a welcoming atmosphere that your nearest and dearest are bound to love. You and your partner are invited to marry and celebrate with your loved ones at this romantic getaway.
When you arrive at Still Waters Ranch, you are sure to be struck by its picturesque surroundings. As a peaceful place where the hustle and bustle of urban life seems far away, it evokes a sense of solace perfect for marital occasions. You can say âI doâ at the wedding chapel, a covered event space that features numerous benches. After your ceremony, you can venture into the ranch for dining and dancing. Possessing 15,000 square feet of space, it can accommodate up to 300 wedding-goers. You and your guests can rest assured that the team will pull out all the stops to make sure that your once-in-a-lifetime occasion is truly special.
Whether you are planning to host a religious, secular, or interfaith celebration, Still Waters Ranch can provide the backdrop for a range of wedding types. Planning, food and beverage serving, and access to getting-ready rooms are several of the services that the team can provide. Guests can enjoy outdoor games like corn hole, giant Jenga, and horseshoes in the grass courtyard. Available event items consist of cross-back chairs, farmhouse tables, and round tables.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Recie and Jennifer Tisdale
Owner
Still Waters Ranch began as a dream and became a reality in 2019. Born from a personal family tragedy,
Still Waters Ranch represents resilience and hope, and has since transformed into something truly special.
The Tisdale family envisioned creating a space that offers an exceptional experience for every event you host, and it is their mission to ensure that your time at Still Waters Ranch is nothing short of unforgettable.
As a family-owned and operated venue, we are dedicated to making your event memorable for both you and your guests.
We invite you to visit Still Waters Ranch and see firsthand everything we have to offer.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.068 reviews
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Still Waters Ranch is a stunning, thoughtfully designed venue with rustic elegance and abundant amenities. The staff are professional, attentive, and helpful throughout planning and the event, keeping everything organized and stress-free. Guests praise its cleanliness, picture-perfect spaces, and seamless execution. Highly recommended for weddings and special occasions.Review photos
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Ryann A
5.0
12/24/2025
The absolute BEST venue!! Still Waters Ranch was a dream and our wedding could not have gone better! We, along with our guests, are still raving about our big day! I will recommend...
Still Waters Ranch to any and everyone looking for a wedding venue!!
Hayley F
5.0
12/23/2025
Amazing staff and owners! The venue is beautiful and very classy with a rustic twist!
Any questions?
alexis
5.0
12/23/2025
This venue is absolutely beautiful and amazing in every way!! They were so helpful and welcoming!! Honestly this place is just the best đ„°đ„°
Mandy G
5.0
12/23/2025
This beautiful venue along with the staff really know how to take care of their clients. Â From early morning until the end of the night the staff is always there to help out. Â
Autumn T
5.0
12/23/2025
Still Waters Ranch is absolutely gorgeousâimmaculately organized, clean, and thoughtfully designed in every way. They truly make every event feel special and uniquely tailored to e...
ach couple, family, or individual. From the moment you arrive, itâs clear that no detail is overlooked. Every space, inside and out, is intentional, well cared for, and picture-perfect. The team thinks of everything, creating an experience that feels seamless, stress-free, and truly unforgettable. If youâre looking for a venue that combines beauty, professionalism, and heartfelt attention to detail, Still Waters Ranch is second to none.
Taylor F
5.0
12/23/2025
The place is absolutely stunning and the staff is fantasticÂ
Nicci S
5.0
12/23/2025
Still Water Ranch is hands the best wedding venue. Staff is amazing and very accommodating. Beautiful venue I will highly recommend.Â
Maciena H
5.0
12/22/2025
Great venue! Wonderful owners and truly a wonderful place.Â
TA M
5.0
12/22/2025
We could not have found a better place for our event. The facility is top notch. Jennifer and the rest of the staff could not have been more helpful. Everything was perfect! Â
Brandi N
5.0
12/22/2025
Still Waters Ranch is one of my favorite venues to work. As a wedding coordinator the venue matters and Still Waters Ranch is always smooth and seamless! Jennifer takes pride in ow...
ning a venue, you feel it the minute you walk through the doors!
Tabitha M
5.0
12/22/2025
We hosted our National Charity League Mother-Daughter Tea here, and it was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish. The venue was absolutely beautiful and provided the pe...
rfect setting for such a special and meaningful event.
The staff was professional, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and on the day of the tea. Every detail was handled with care, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.Â
We received so many compliments from attendees about the space, the atmosphere, and the overall experience. We are so grateful to the entire team for helping I would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion or large event.
Kayla U
5.0
12/22/2025
Great venue owned by great people!!! They truly thought of everything when building this space. To the outdoor gaming area, huge bridal suite, the bar, Starbucks coffee bar, and gr...
eat outdoor chapel. It comes with so much to offer!!! I highly recommend this place if youâre looking for a venue!!Â
Craig K
5.0
12/22/2025
An excellent team that was focused on the details and made our special day perfect. Â They made sure my lovely bride had nothing to worry about except saying YES!!!!
Abigayle T
5.0
12/22/2025
was very professional, communicated clearly throughout the entire process, and made everything run smoothly. We had no complaints and highly recommend her and this wedding venue.
Megan P
5.0
12/22/2025
Beautiful venue & the most amazing staff!Â
Reagyn P
5.0
12/22/2025
Beautiful venue with great managementÂ
Bre H
5.0
12/22/2025
The vendor was very clean and the workers are always ready to step in to help any way that is needed. I would highly recommend this vendor.
Tori H
5.0
12/22/2025
We had the BEST wedding day thanks to the amazing owners and staff at Still Waters Ranch! It couldnât have been more perfect and beautiful!Â
Darian
5.0
12/22/2025
Of all the venues Iâve toured at, hosted at, and been a guest at, this is the BEST. Hands down. From the amenities to the staff to the beauty and everything in between!
C S
5.0
12/22/2025
Quality of service was AMAZING! ALL the staff were kind, professional and present. I Will definitely be recommending to anyone!!!
heather Z
5.0
12/22/2025
Beautiful venue! Would definitely recommend!!Â
Madeline M
4.0
12/05/2025
The venue was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for my (now) husband and our guests. I comfortably fit 16 ladies in the bridal suite and the guys had fun the day of playing on the gr...
een and watching football.
We had 3 little hiccups:
1) we did not request/pay to have the Starbucks coffee stand open and said if anything we may want it the morning of our wedding for the bridal party (all LOVE coffee). Well it ended up being open the entire cocktail hour and guests had to pay for anything they wanted, which was not communicated to us, and a few guests complained it was tacky of us.
2) We had one special drink called a Yellow Hammer and wrote the recipe for the bar tenders to be able to make it. They apparently did not have enough of the required liquor to make beyond 10 of the special drinks, but my groomsmen and I double checked all bottoms of liquor at the venue compared to what we ordered (which had 5 handles of liquor required for the drink) and it was all there. So we have no idea what the mix up was but it was NEVER communicated to us or anyone who could help figure out where the alcohol went on the day of (It was NOT the groomsmen, as they had their own separate alcohol they didn't even finish). The bar staff were aware of this about an hour before the ceremony took place.
3) It was important to my husband that his groomsmen got a bottle of Boonsfarm for our grand march and when touring, Jennifer told us we could work something out, even if the bar tenders gave them some in a cup as they passed the bar or served it in shot cups. My husband bought his groomsmen each their own beer mugs for this. On the day of, the bar tenders would not allow the Boonsfarm to be served in any way.
All in all, it was gorgeous and our guests still had a great time!
Mirian C
5.0
1/22/2025
The Tisdale family is so welcoming and helpful leading up and on day of my wedding! The venue is beyond beautiful, all of my guests were complimenting how peaceful and gorgeous it ...
was. I one-hundred percent recommend this venue to anyone who is looking to not only have an event but have the venue care about their day.
Stephanie M
5.0
1/18/2025
I had my wedding at Still Waters Ranch in September and it was such a beautiful venue! Jennifer the owner was so nice to work with and answered any questions I had throughout my we...
dding planning process promptly. All of my guests raved about the beauty of the venue too!
Makayla O
5.0
11/25/2024
SWR is professional in all the right ways! The owner, Jennifer is so sweet and flexible to your want/needs within reason! I couldnât recommend SWR more. I fell in love with their v...
enue and knew it was the one!
Patience T
5.0
5/01/2024
The venue was beautiful and matched our theme perfectly! The staff was so sweet. All of our guests had nothing but great things to say!
Bailey D
5.0
5/01/2024
Jennifer was such a great help with any and all questions I had leading up to my perfect day! Her staff was such a big help of I needed them and provided such a beautiful venue!
Megan M
4.0
10/07/2023
This beautiful venue was the perfect setting for our wedding. Jennifer was always available and answered every question promptly. We just had two minor issues with bar service. ...
The first was a misunderstanding. When they said they would serve only beer and wine during cocktail hour, we thought they just meant no mixed drinks. We didnât understand there would be no non-alcoholic drinks available like soda or water unless we arranged them separately with our caterer. Thankfully we were able to work around it. The second was that the bartenders opened the seal on every single bottle so we couldnât return ANY of the unused spirits. At least our bar cart is fully stocked for the next few years. Overall it was a great venue and the staff went over and above to make our day perfect.
Ashley D
5.0
8/30/2023
Wow, this was just our dream wedding venue! Jennifer is AMAZING and the recommended vendors were all so sweet and did such a great job making our vision a reality. This venue is be...
autiful and very well thought out and was the perfect place for our family and friends to gather and celebrate!!! :-) 10/10 recommend SWR!
Sarah M
5.0
3/19/2023
Sarah M.
Still waters ranch is the best venue I have ever visited and or gone to! Jen and her team she recommended (cloud nine , darker side dj, Carriage caterers and Michelle f...
or photography ) made our wedding vision come to life and much more than we ever expected! Everyone made my now husband and I feel like the most important people and paid great attention to detail and genuinely cared about our day as if we were family. All of my guest were impressed and obsessed with the venue , how organized it was the food the energy of the wedding and every other aspect you can think of! If youâre looking for a very personal , fun , romantic and memorable wedding day you need to book here !
Jenna J
5.0
3/15/2023
When my fiancé proposed to me I already knew exactly what venue we wanted to share our special day with before even touring. When we toured Jennifer and Angela were both beyond wel...
coming making us so eager to have our wedding here. The week before Jennifer sent me last minute reminders that were so helpful and was so on top of everything the day of with my day of coordinator !! It was truly a dream and the staff was just phenomenal. We loved still waters ranch !!
Emily T
5.0
3/15/2023
Our wedding was a true fairytale and was a dream come true at this incredible wedding venue! đ
Heather P
5.0
3/15/2023
Absolutely stunning venue. Jennifer was amazing and so sweet. She answered any question I had within like an hour or two.
Kaley S
5.0
2/27/2023
Still Waters Ranch is BEAUTIFUL!! My husband and I toured a few different venues, but fell in love with Still Waters Ranch! Jennifer is AMAZING, and as many times as I emailed her...
to ask questions, or get answers she answered them very quickly. The let you bring outside vendors in, and really is just all around amazing.
Linda C
5.0
1/08/2023
Still Waters Ranch was AMAZING!! We loved how easy it was to get in contact with Jennifer if we had any questions or concerns. They made sure everything ran smooth and had everythi...
ng ready for us! Highly recommend!
Mikaela F
5.0
12/17/2022
From the moment my, now, husband and I walked into the venue we knew that it was the place we were going to get married. It checked all of our boxes. Itâs beautiful, spacious, quie...
t, not too rustic but not too modern, indoor/outdoor and has INCREDIBLE getting ready spaces. Jennifer is a phenomenal owner and works with you to make your day special and attainable. Words cannot describe the feelings I have for this incredible space that made me a wife. Check it out. You wonât regret it!
Niki O
5.0
12/05/2022
I absolutely loved SWR. They were so accommodating and we felt an enormous amount of love during our wedding planning process and especially on the day of. Jen & the whole staff at...
SWR were top notch and I couldnât have imagined getting married anywhere else!!!!
Melissa A
5.0
10/31/2022
Choose this venue!!!! You will not be disappointed. So easy to work with, and so beautiful- inside and out. You will not regret it.
Karen C
5.0
9/20/2022
My son and his wife just had their wedding reception at Still Waters Ranch. It was amazing. We booked the venue a year out and Jennifer was extremely helpful throughout the proce...
ss. Not only is the venue wonderful, but their preferred vendor list lead us in the perfect direction to fulfill all of the Happy Couples visions for their special day. The Brideâs Room is very spacious and offered all of the specific spaces needed for a very large group of ladies. The Grooms Room was perfect for all of the gentlemen as well. SWR accommodated all of our needs for our timeline and services needed.
We are all very pleased and wouldnât have changed a thing
Sarah A
5.0
9/20/2022
Still Waters Ranch was the perfect venue for our wedding. We struggled to find a venue that could accommodate 300 people. Still Waters did that and more! The owner was extremely he...
lpful and accessible. I definitely recommend doing the all inclusive package or at least using their preferred vender list to get started on planning.
Pam H
5.0
8/29/2022
The owner Jennifer is the sweetest most professional person!! She took time to answer all my questions, gave suggestions(that we used) for seating and how to best utilize space. Th...
e staff was so friendly and helpful, even on things that were part of what they did. The restrooms were kept up all night. My guests even commented. It was simply the BEST experience ever.
Victoria S
5.0
5/18/2022
The staff was so helpful and the venue was just so beautiful and perfect for our large crowd. When people ask my about my wedding day I literally tell them it was perfect. 10/10 wo...
uld recommend a Still Waters wedding!!!
Hannah L
5.0
5/07/2022
Stillwaters Ranch deserves far more than 5 stars. The venue is absolutely stunning in itself, but when it was built, every single tiny detail was planned out and executed perfectly...
. Jennifer also went above and beyond to be there for me during our engagement period. She helped me with any question I had and made my life so much easier. Working with Stillwaters Ranch was a dream! I would do it one thousand times over if I could. Thank you SWR for everything that your team did to make our day so special and magical!
Macy W
5.0
2/09/2022
The most wonderful & sweetest owners!! Jennifer is the best. The place is stunning. Our day was everything we dreamed of!
Megan P
5.0
11/09/2021
I don't even know where to begin but I will say that I could not possibly imagine getting married anywhere else! Of course the venue absolutely stunning, but that's not what makes ...
it such a special place.
The owners are the sweetest husband and wife duo who make you feel like part of the family as soon as you walk through the doors for your tour. They are so accommodating and truly want your wedding to be just as beautiful, amazing, and stress-free as you do. They are so accommodating too, which is refreshing in this big business that tends to nickel and dime couples and families left and right - simply because they can. That's not the case at Still Waters - you get what you pay for and so much more in my opinion.
I promise you won't regret taking a look at Still Waters. And while you're there, be sure to ask about the venue's amazing story.
Brianna B
5.0
10/17/2021
This venue was BREATHTAKING! So much was included in the venue rental price and Jennifer, the owner, was available to text and answer all of my off the wall questions. She was ther...
e when we arrived the morning of and helped the day run so smoothly! Her staff were so kind and welcoming and my guest couldnât stop talking about how beautiful the venue was! 10/10 recommend!!
Samantha P
5.0
10/14/2021
Where do I even begin!? Jennier. Is. Amazing. She went ABOVE and BEYOND to make our wedding day so special and have everything run smoothly. She let us bring in all that we wanted ...
to bring and was SO helpful and accomodating with all of our big ideas and many other vendors. She was like a venue host, coordinator, bartender, dance floor queen and more - all rolled into one! And Angela was a doll helping us get more alcohol when we ran out - lol! I cannot recommend SWR enough! The venue is perfect, but the people are even better!!!!
Victoria M
5.0
10/08/2021
I pulled into the Still Waters Ranch and fell in love instantly. The venue has your jaw drop the second you pull in! The owner Jennifer and her team were absolutely amazing, made t...
he process so easy for us and weâre so welcoming. The venue holds so many guest and so much room for entertainment! We fit our big Hispanic family; including a Mexican band, DJ and mariachis! It was definitely a magical night for us all, our dreams came true with the venue. The fact that we had everything in one place made it so much easier and convenient for our guest! I would recommend SWR to all brides/grooms!
Tanner G
5.0
10/08/2021
Still Waters Ranch was everything we hoped and dreamed for, we only looked at one venue and immediately knew it was the one, everything from the chapel, the reception area, bar are...
a, to the owner Jennifer and her staff were 5 star great, me and my wife were highly satisfied and they made everything easy and smooth and answered all questions promptly, HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Haley N
5.0
10/08/2021
Still Waters Ranch made my dream wedding day happen!! They are amazing to work with!
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