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The Gates on Main Street

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(27)best-of-weddings

912 W. Main St., La Porte, TX

About This Vendor

Turn your Dreams into Reality..

Welcome to The Gates on Main Street! As the only wedding venue in La Porte’s Historical District, we are proud to present a modern, creative space with a flair of the Tuscan countryside. Whether you’ve been dreaming of this big day your whole life or are still piecing your vision together, your wedding day will be one of the most important and memorable. Imagine a space you can truly make your own. Small and intimate, grand and over the top, rustic or classically romantic - the possibilities are endless. The Gates on Main Street can be transformed into the wedding of your dreams.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2016 Best of Weddings Winner

The Gates on Main Street Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/27/2019 by Jessica C
Couldn't have done it without her! Lettie was very flexible. We booked about a year and a half in advance. She stayed flexible and enthusiastic with design changes. It is an all-inclusive venue, so Lettie coordinated with the dj, caterer, and b...
aker. She was very honest, responsive, and passionate. We had no worries on our wedding day, because we knew she'd take care of everything and her venue was picture perfect! I definitely recommend The Gates on Main St for your wedding reception.
Reviewed On 8/18/2019 by Naomi C
Lettie was awesome. She made sure our day was perfect and stress free. We even had some last minute additions/charges and she was quick to adjust the food and seating. Our venue looked beautiful and her caterer was amazing. We had so many compl...
iments on our wedding! And her bridal suite was the perfect place for all of us to get ready! I wish I could do it all over again. I highly recommend her venue. You won’t be disappointed.
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by Laura F
Very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful and clean venue. All details were well though of. Many choices of decor to choose from. Really made the night magical for my daughter and her new husband!
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Sheila G
Unfortunately I echo the comments of Allison N. We booked a year early because I had a very difficult schedule to work around. Evie promised a lot of things while we were signing the contract, and then, very conveniently, she would forget what ...
we agreed upon. We originally signed for the entire package, including coordination. When signing she said she would be readily available and could start coordinating as soon as we wanted/needed her to, then when we wanted to start coordinating she said she only coordinates 6 months out. If I would've known that from the beginning, there would've been no reason to book so early. That should've been my sign to cancel, but since they have a non-refundable clause I chose to stick it out longer. Evie had also offered to help accommodate with food in the event we didn't like any of their current vendors. We re-iterated, before signing the contract, that it was very important to us to have options. When it came time for food tasting, Evie again conveniently forgot what she had promised, and refused to accommodate. She also went months assuring us the DJ was booked, that he'd be reaching out when it came time. About 3 months before I took it upon myself to check-in with the DJ, and the DJ never had us in the books to begin with. Not to mention most of the decorations were obviously mistreated, missing stones, cracked chargers...etc. This wouldn't of been a problem if their cost was reasonable, but everything was severely overpriced and too hyped up. We also kept asking Evie to further break-down their cost/person as it wasn't adding up. We couldn't get a straight answer from her for months, and when we did get an answer, she didn't even seem confident explaining it. At this point we had no DJ, underwhelming food, very minimal coordinating and beat up decorations, and we were out $3,000. We very much settled as we were 3 months out, and were just trying to make something happen. Then I finally had the last straw. Back during the contract signing Evie mentioned we'd be able to add hours on the day-of, when I reminded her about this, she said they had just made the decision (again, 3 months before our event) to not allow that for "tax purposes". I reminded Evie that we had a prior agreement that said otherwise, as this was another important aspect for us to allow our guests to enjoy more time with us if they chose to, at the same time it didn't seem reasonable for us to pre-pay for hours we weren't sure we'd use. I also let her know this was one of the main reasons we chose their venue, because she assured us, while signing contract, that this wouldn't be an issue. Evie then told us we didn't have to add hours if we didn't want to pre-pay but if we even went over a couple of minutes after our regular contract time, then we'd be automatically charged for an entire hour. This seemed more like a threat rather than a compromise. The last thing a bride and groom really need to be worried about are petty things such as this. All in all, this was a terrible experience. In the end we chose to cancel and lose out on $3,000 rather than force a reception there and have a bad time. It's worth a mention that I did take up my concerns with Leti, and all she said was "All I know is what you say and what Evie tells me, and I can't take sides". As if this was some type of high-school drama. To me it was more of a severe lack of professionalism and business ethics. In the end, the best decision we made was cancelling.
Reviewed On 2/23/2018 by Monica M
The Gates was the first venue we went to go see, and immediately it was my favorite already. I went to see other venues around the area and The Gates was still the most unique and elegant venue I had come across. Lettie is the sweetest; she did...
an amazing job with my wedding! My guest loved it.
Reviewed On 12/19/2016 by Keesha R
Lettie Evie and all the staff at The Gates on Main were wonderful. They helped to make my daughters moment on December 10, 2016, one of the most memorable. Lettie went above and beyond with everything. Her attention to every detail as well as ...
her honest caring made this experience the best it could have ever been! Thank you, thank you everyone at The Gates on Main
Reviewed On 9/05/2016 by Linda T
My husband and I recently got married at The Gates on Main Street, and we could not be happier with our choice! Evie was our coordinator and she was simply amazing! She was there for us every step of the way, and the day of she made sure everyt...
hing ran smoothly. The caterer, Dj, servers, and bartenders all did a fantastic job. Our guests loved the venue and we heard nothing but positive reviews from every one. I highly recommend the Gates for any celebration!
Reviewed On 5/18/2016 by Kamy R
We had our wedding here at the Gates on Main at, and let me tell you IT WAS PERFECT, everything came out great... All little details were taken care of, Evie Barajas is great to work with she was my wedding planner she is awesome, sweet and wou...
ld do anything to help you and pleased you.. We had a all inclusive package and it was great everything was take care of. Cake tasting was awesome and my cake was delicious, food was awesome the service was amazing. There is no words for us to express how pleased we where.. WE HAVE NO COMPLAINS.. It's a great feeling to get to your wedding just like a guest not having to worry about doing this or doing that.. I mean everything was just perfect exactly how we wanted. I really recommend the Gates on main st and of course Evie!!! Thank you for everything yall did!!!! It was the most perfect wedding ever!❤️
Reviewed On 3/11/2016 by Knottie22912290
My daughter was married on March 5, 2016. We had planned her wedding reception for over 16 months. The best thing we ever did was book "The Gates on Main Street" as soon as we knew she was getting married. Every detail of the reception was...
exactly the way my daughter had envisioned it. Evie and Lettie went above and beyond to make every detail of this event stand out. All of the vendors provided by the Gates were top notch. The food was excellent, the cake was outstanding, the DJ was amazing, the service was fantastic. Throughout the entire event, both Evie and Lettie checked on my daughter and her new husband, as well as me and my husband to see if we needed anything. during the reception. I wold give them more than 5 stars if I could. Thank You both Evie and Lettie for making this Wedding Reception a very special night for my daughter and her husband. You are to be commended for the service you provided. Thanks again, Donna Duncan
Reviewed On 2/14/2016 by Katy W
I signed with the Gates on Main St. in November of 2014 right after getting engaged. Evie & Lettie were a key role in the success of my wedding planning. They kept me on track, gave me advice, and above all had my best interest in mind the whol...
e time. They are very easy to work with and very accessible. This reception venue is absolutely gorgeous and it comes with so many amenities. I have very bad anxiety, and these ladies took care of me and so many details so that I did not have to worry. My wedding date is in March, but I know that it is going to be the most perfect day. Every step of the planning process has not only been easy with this venue, but so enjoyable because the ladies that work here are so friendly. I think of them more as friends now then just "wedding planners." I promise you will fall in love with this place just like me and my fiance did! I will be sad to not have to meet here every so often when my wedding is over. Edited to add that my wedding day was SO FREAKING amazing. These ladies handled everything with perfection. My wedding was pretty huge with about 240 guests. Every table was decorated beautifully and when I walked into the reception it was literally what my dreams were made of. They made sure my baker, DJ, bar, caterer, were all there on time and every part of the wedding was flawless. They came and let me know what to do before every important event in the reception and I literally did not stress about anything. Both Evie and Lettie were so easy to contact through my whole process and if I ever had a problem or question it was immediately handled. The best day of my life would not have been amazing without this venue. I strongly recommend The Gates not just because they are affordable, and offer a lot of amenities, but because this venue truly invests in your special day and your vision with all they have. I will forever have special memories of my wedding day and I can honestly say it's in large part to this venue.
Reviewed On 1/27/2016 by Allison N
I had a great wedding at the gates, however it was not because of them. They caused so much stress from planning to during my wedding. Half of the guests were not given appetizers, small portions of food-seconds were never called and the remain...
ing food we paid for was thrown away. Miscommunication on their behalf, but they blame you. Always going back on their word. Claimed they did not receive phone calls, which was a lie. You pay a lot per person for plastic and broken chargers. Promised they would set up certain things but when you get there, they didn't do it. Started setting up two days before and was sitting setting up as my guests walked in the door; unprofessional. Dj, bartenders were fantastic. Said they could accommodate, but when time came, they couldn't accommodate anything. They can't handle a big wedding. Very wishy-washy. If you decide to go here, I hope you have a better experience than myself, my husband and our families did.
Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2016
Allison, Thank you for your review. We appreciate all comments good and bad, so we can use the information to improve our services. We are very sorry you felt that way about day of the event. At the end of the event both your parents and you sa...
id that the event was beautiful and gave us a hug. We as coordinator understand that planning a wedding is not easy and we tried to accommodate the best we could for the package you selected. We understand that changes must be made threw out the entire process and we tried our best to accommodate with the many changes. We will address all your concerns. The appetizers, which were brought by your mother in law, were brought quite late and cold. Our staffs worked very hard to reheat all appetizers and serve to your guest. We apologize for not answering any phone calls before business hours the day of the event. We tend to return calls when voicemails are left when we get here the day of the event, but no voicemails were left. About the chargers I apologize about a few broken chargers you saw when you were here but we replaced them. The chargers were added at no cost to you since they were not in your package. We began setting up your event the day before. On the day of the event we finish small minimal details to make sure everything is ready an hour before your reception time.We have had a lot of large weddings & receptions here at the venue with professional staff to handle small and large events. From The Gates and Staff, we wish you, Thuan and your parents the best. And we again apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope that you were able to enjoy the day.
Reviewed On 1/16/2016 by Knottie1452957594
So impressed with this venue; it's gorgeous! What makes The Gates so wonderful would be the staff! They truly take the time help personalize your day to be exactly what you want. When you are unsure how to finish off a detail they are already a...
step ahead and have suggestions that'll you'll love! I am one of those ppl that knows exactly what they want. Many other venues we looked at limit you to only their decor or vision. At The Gates you get to run wild with your ideas. My photographer said The Gates is a photographer's dream! She said the lighting was perfect, almost as if they designed venue with that in mind. The catering staff... beyond polite! I am a stickler for customer service and WOW! They seemed genuinely excited for us and they never left you in want. Food was delish too! Lettie and Evie are so friendly, it's as if they are your family. They respond quickly to emails, phone calls and text. You will never have to be stressed over any details of your day or using the vendors they offer. I could go on forever with nothing but great things to say about this place but I need to wrap this up. THIS IS THE VENUE YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR!
Reviewed On 10/21/2015 by Wendy O
I had a great planning experience at the Gates. My planner listened to what I wanted and made great recommendations to help give me what I wanted. When I had special request for things they had never done before, she contacted the other vendo...
rs and made arrangements for me. The venue works to include as many things as possible to make planning easy but give you options for each detail so you still own each part of you wedding day. In my area, the cost at the Gates was almost half of what it was at other venues and we never lost any of the elegance or quality that we were looking for so that our day was special.
Reviewed On 9/30/2015 by Rebecca S
The Gates was the first venue that I visited and I was immediately sold! Lettie was very helpful and answering all the questions my mother and I had. I brought my fiancé to view the view a week later and he loved it too! It is a very intimate ...
venue which is what sold us. The bridal suite is amazing & the chandelier in the main room is beautiful! Our wedding is October of 2016 & I cannot wait!! I love that they have affordable inclusive packages too. It has really eased my mind about a lot of the planning. I can't wait for the big day & I am so glad we chose The Gates!
Reviewed On 9/15/2015 by Knottie29783674
I just paid my deposit and booked this venue for my wedding. It is the best kept secret in the greater Houston area. Shockingly Great Price, Beautiful facility, ultra-friendly and welcoming staff. I would highly recommend you consider this v...
endor when planning your wedding. My fiance and I had searched so many places in this area and had begun to get discouraged. At a bridal show I found this location and decided to take and chance to go see it and it was more than I ever dreamed. It has a new look to a building with a lot of character. I am looking forward to working with this venue on all the minor details of our special day!!
Reviewed On 9/13/2015 by Knottie80726203
I booked this venue for my wedding in October 2016. I chose after looking at other places in surrounding areas because it was pretty and only been open for one year. It was the best bargain we could get for what we were looking for. Also the qu...
ality of everything like their linens and decorations were nice and had many options to choose from. I can't wait to have many years of memories that were celebrated here!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2015
We are also very happy you found us and truly honored to be part of this special moment in your life. We are here to help you with all your venue & event needs to create the vision you want for your wedding day!
Reviewed On 9/09/2015 by Veronica Z
I have felt no more at ease than after I visited with Evie for the first time a few weeks ago! She was very responsive from the get go a few months back when I emailed inquiring about their services. Working full time has made my wedding worrie...
s increase but thus far all my worries have almost completely subsided! The venue itself is gorgeous, simply elegant! I've met with one of their DJs and have chosen to use him! (He is as friendly as Evie!) We are making plans for our "theme/decor" meeting and I'm not one bit worried as I am far from a design/theme/scheme expert. From the photos I've seen I know I am in good hands. I'm so excited for our future wedding reception here at the Gates!
Response from the Vendor on 09/30/2015
We are very honored that you have chosen The Gates for your wedding day. We have already began the process of all venue de tails and we are beyond excited and very happy to make your special day exactly what you wish. We can't wait for your sp...
ecial day! -Evie
Reviewed On 4/22/2015 by Knottie2920791
We were impressed with the openness, and immense size of the room. The high ceilings with the elegant white draping and huge crystal chandelier is outstanding. The place has nice restrooms, a bridal room for preparing beforehand, a bar area, ...
and a backdrop for photos---all very modern and clean. Having the event coordinators' guidance with the planning has definitely been a plus.
Reviewed On 4/01/2015 by Veronica E
My fiance and I decided to switch venues 4 months before our wedding. I remember my mom mentioning the Gates on Main St. earlier in the planning process so I decided to give them a call and set up a meeting. From the moment we walked in we knew...
we had found our new wedding reception location! The main room is beautiful, the bridal suite is to die for! Lettie and her staff were such a joy to work with. Given that we only had 4 months to replan and meet with new vendors, she helped us stay on top of tasks. There were a few vendors (cake, dj, caterer, bartending services, etc) to choose between. We quickly met with all and decided to go with our favorites. But let me tell you, Lettie has pared up with some great vendors to ensure that your wedding is all you could ask for and more! All in all, we would definitely recomment the Gates on Main St. for a wedding reception(we had the ceremony elsewhere). They help you personalize your wedding and listen to what you want to help create it for you! Thank you ladies for your hard work. Everyone loved our reception!
Reviewed On 2/25/2015 by Knottie45238842
The gates on main has made my bridal shower planning so much fun. Because I am having a wedding out of the country we decided to have my bridal shower here. The gates on main has a beautiful feel to it from the moment you walk in. It is so spa...
cious and tall cealing with a beautiful chandelier. Not only is the venue perfect The owner is so sweet and kind she has amazing ideas and knows how to make your ideas come to life. she takes the time to show you all the wonderful options you have from linens and decor. I promise you will not be disappointed. -Yvette-
Reviewed On 1/20/2015 by Nadia T
My Wedding reception was beautiful. Exactly what I imagined and wanted. As soon as I walked in it looked magical. Everything to the last detail was gorgeous, I loved it all. Thank you so much to Lettie, she was a life saver helped me so much wi...
th the wedding. I extremely recommend The Gates of Main St. :)
Reviewed On 11/12/2014 by Renee P
I walked in the gates on main and it was so beautiful. I'm excited for my wedding at The Gates on Main next year. Looking forward to a fun and festive event. Update: Lettie and Evie were a great help in the wedding planning. They answered all o...
f my questions and addressed my concerns promptly. They went the extra mile to make our rehearsal and wedding day a great success and a wonderful time had by all our guests. The linens were beautiful and just as I had specified. I even had compliments from our guests on the employees of the venue that assisted during both events. Thank you to the Gates on Main St. and Lettie and Evie for making our day memorable.
Reviewed On 10/30/2014 by Knottie76595736
I'm really excited for my wedding in December! The place is very pretty and elegant and the staff is great! They are really nice. I think its an awesome place to have any party. I would recommend this venue to a friend or family.
Reviewed On 10/14/2014 by Knottie43577982
My daughter is having her reception at The Gates on Main this coming Saturday and I can't wait to see it all decorated. This is a gorgeous venue. I absolutely love the chandelier in the main room and the bridal suite. The packages they offer ar...
e well within budget with many options to choose from. The staff has done a great job keeping the parents and the bride-to-be stress free. I would definitely use this venue again and recommend it to others.
Reviewed On 8/26/2014 by Melissa T
When my fiancé and I were looking for that perfect venue to exchange our vows and bring our family and friends together, we both had some ideas about what we would like our special day to look and feel like. Like any bride to be, I was comb...
ing through magazines and the internet as well as trying to get my fiancés input. I would try to bring all of that information from scraps of paper, articles and that which was stored in my head together into a coherent plan for my wedding day. Planning a wedding can be a daunting and stressful task when it’s in competition with many other aspects of life. One of the special touches that helped to make up my mind to use “The Gates on Main Street” was the personal rapport established with Lisa, the wedding specialist, during our first meeting. She was very helpful answering my questions as well as offering suggestions and ideas on everything from staying within a budget, to the linen selections, music options and flowers. As a mature Bride to be, it is important to have a place where both the ceremony and the reception can take place under one roof. It was also important that it be budget friendly. “The Gates on Main Street” is proving to be the perfect combination for our needs. The venue is amazing and the staff is well acquainted with the preferred vendors, this is just one more way “The Gates on Main Street” pay attention to detail helping insure that everything goes smoothly on our “Big Day.”
Reviewed On 8/21/2014 by Melanie S
I am very excited for my wedding to get here. The hall is beautiful and the staff is great to work with they provide you with lots of options and ideas but at the end they let you choose everything. The hall is amazing the chandeliers give it a...
n amazing look, every little detail is amazing from the bar to the awesome bridal suite, cant wait to take advantage of all the great views for my wedding pictures. I am more than excited to have my wedding here. The wedding was awesome Letty and Evie were great everything very smoothly and according to the timeline we had planned together, the tables and details were set up exactly how i wanted them, we had so much fun and enjoyed our day to the max! The vendors they included in the package were great the cake was delicious and the bar tending company sent two great bartenders that all our guest loved, they did a great job coordinating with all the vendors i had already chosen. Thank you so much for making my wedding awesome and for helping to make my dream come true!
Reviewed On 8/20/2014 by Knottie55524877
It's a beautiful place to host an event.

Contact Info for The Gates on Main Street

912 W. Main St., La Porte, TX
(281) 402-5429

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