The Meekermark. Open-air chapel and 200 yr old barn.

Open-Air Chapel and Modern Barn

5.0

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Amenities

Unique aesthetic style

Guests comfort

We had the absolute best experience having our wedding at The Meekermark! The venue is truly beautiful, and everything about the space made our day feel so special. From the gorgeous outdoor ceremony area to the indoor reception space, it was exactly what we hoped for. The staff was kind, helpful, and easy to work with, and the entire venue felt organized and well taken care of. Our guests loved it, and we received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. We are so thankful we chose The Meekermark for our wedding day. It will always be such a special place to us, and we would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful wedding venue!

Erin F.

5.0

We decided to get married a few months after our engagement, which added a challenge finding the availability for the dates we wanted. When we visited Meekermark, we knew this was the venue for us, and were lucky to find dates that matched our needs. Amanda helped us understand our options, recommended vendors, and considerations we hadn’t thought of for the wedding. She also answered a LOT of questions we had trying to plan a wedding in such a short amount of time. We used many recommended vendors from Meekermark and they were top notch! This alone saved us a lot of stress and time. Jen was our month and day of coordinator and took things to the next level. She was very responsive leading up to the wedding and helped fill in all of the gaps we were missing in our planning. She pulled all of our vendors together to ensure alignment to timelines, led our rehearsal, and ensured the day flowed perfectly. The rest of the Meeker team was top notch and was always ready to support us as needed. The chapel was beautiful, the reception hall magnificent, and our guests raved about the wedding. We also had some family health challenges during this and the Meeker family was incredibly kind, caring and supportive of us throughout. We couldn’t recommend them more, and are grateful to have found such a great venue and family for the best day of our lives!

Zach S.

5.0

Amanda Vela Meeker

MANAGER

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AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

The Meekermark is a beautiful open-air chapel and 200-year-old barn that, together, serve as a stunning wedding venue in Magnolia, TX. There, couples can exchange their vows in a picturesque outdoor setting. Designed and built by a family of wedding photographers, The Meekermark is a truly picture-perfect wedding venue. Using their decades of experience capturing weddings at countless venues, these photographers took everything they learned about lighting and more to craft this visually stunning venue. The open-air chapel features floating windows and white vaulted beams, which beautifully complement the surrounding forest. The reception space is a reconstructed centuries-old barn that shines with its modern-vintage aesthetic. From the signature Tiffany-blue doors to the exposed wood and natural light, this indoor event space offers the perfect blend of rustic beauty and modern elegance. Across the property, there are several other areas of note, including the great lawn and the get-ready space. The latter is a dedicated suite that offers a chic and private setting to relax and enjoy being pampered with your wedding squad. In total, this Texas wedding venue can accommodate celebrations of up to 200 guests, allowing you to invite all those you hold dear. Just thirty minutes from Houston, The Meekermark offers a convenient location for both local and out-of-town guests alike. Once there, the friendly and helpful team will offer the same level of care and assistance that you’ll receive throughout the entire planning process. They aim to take each couple in, treating them like family in order to bring their dream wedding to life. These professionals offer rental-only and all-inclusive packages, allowing you to choose the services that best suit your needs. The inclusive offering was thoughtfully designed with everything from tables, chairs, setup, and breakdown to coordination, photography, catering, bar services, cake, a DJ, and more for a seamless experience.

Woman-owned Business

8+ years in business

Speaks English

5 team members

Amenities + details

Amenities

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

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

Barn

Farm & Ranch

Historic Venue

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Food & Catering

Planning

Awards and Affiliations

2021 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Amanda Vela Meeker

Manager

I've always been a wedding girl and now I spend my work days doing nothing but helping fabulous brides plan their wedding days. I have the best job in the world.

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The Meekermark is a stunning, all-in-one wedding venue with a unique open-air chapel and beautiful ceremony and reception spaces. Reviewers praised the professional, caring staff and recommended packages and preferred vendors for a stress-free planning experience. Guests noted flexible, supportive weather handling, excellent photography, and highly recommend the venue.

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Erin F

6/24/2026

We had the absolute best experience having our wedding at The Meekermark! The venue is truly beautiful, and everything about the space made our day feel so special. From the gorgeo...

us outdoor ceremony area to the indoor reception space, it was exactly what we hoped for. The staff was kind, helpful, and easy to work with, and the entire venue felt organized and well taken care of. Our guests loved it, and we received so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. We are so thankful we chose The Meekermark for our wedding day. It will always be such a special place to us, and we would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a beautiful wedding venue!

Zach S

11/08/2025

We decided to get married a few months after our engagement, which added a challenge finding the availability for the dates we wanted. When we visited Meekermark, we knew this wa...

s the venue for us, and were lucky to find dates that matched our needs. Amanda helped us understand our options, recommended vendors, and considerations we hadn’t thought of for the wedding. She also answered a LOT of questions we had trying to plan a wedding in such a short amount of time. We used many recommended vendors from Meekermark and they were top notch! This alone saved us a lot of stress and time. Jen was our month and day of coordinator and took things to the next level. She was very responsive leading up to the wedding and helped fill in all of the gaps we were missing in our planning. She pulled all of our vendors together to ensure alignment to timelines, led our rehearsal, and ensured the day flowed perfectly. The rest of the Meeker team was top notch and was always ready to support us as needed. The chapel was beautiful, the reception hall magnificent, and our guests raved about the wedding. We also had some family health challenges during this and the Meeker family was incredibly kind, caring and supportive of us throughout. We couldn’t recommend them more, and are grateful to have found such a great venue and family for the best day of our lives!

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Megan G

5/18/2025

The Meekermark was the best place to get married! Everyone we worked with was just amazing and thoughtful. Aside from having a breathtaking outdoor ceremony space, the Meekermark h...

ad convenient packages for us to customize, which really set them a part from other venues. We booked on of their all-inclusive packages, and we were not disappointed by any of the recommended vendors. Sam Meeker was our photographer and she was just amazing and wonderful to work with! We loved our coordinator, Nabila as well. Everyone helped our day go perfectly and we could not be more thankful.

Response from The Meekermark. Open-air chapel and 200 yr old barn. on 05/19/2025

Megan, Its wedding like yours that we dreamed up when we envisioined events at The Meekerm...

ark. Thank you for trusting us with such a special day in your lives. We are grateful to have played a small part and wish you the very best in your marriage.

Emily T

3/16/2025

The Meeker family and their team are some of the best people you will meet. Their team is so friendly and professional and our day was flawless. Our coordinator was Kara and we wer...

e amazed at the way we could rapid fire information at her and she managed to keep track of it all. She didn’t miss a single thing.

Response from The Meekermark. Open-air chapel and 200 yr old barn. on 05/19/2025

Emily, We are so happy to hear that Kara could provide so much ease and eliminate stress f...

or you on wedding day and the few weeks leading up to it. Thanks for choosing The Meekermark, I know there are lots of choices, that you for trusting us with such a big decision. We wish you the best!

Emily W

3/11/2025

The Meekermark was exactly what we were looking for. The venue is beautiful and the outdoor chapel is so unique and such a special place for the ceremony! It was raining the day of...

our wedding, and they gave us up until 45 minutes before the ceremony to make a decision on if we would have it outside or inside which was super helpful and made it less stressful for me! We did end up having it outside (sorry guests) and it was beautiful! They had some clear umbrellas for us to borrow during the ceremony and pictures, and they actually added a beautiful touch to our pictures! We also got a month of coordinator (would definitely recommend) and Nabila was great!! She made sure everything went exactly how we wanted and the day of my wedding was super stress free!! I appreciate the hard work the venue did to make our day perfect!! And it sure did feel perfect!

Misty R

4/22/2024

The venue is STUNNING. It is the perfect all in one place with everything you need. The bridal sweet with the courtyard is perfect! The groom's loft is PERFECT. The open air chapel...

? Don't get me started! Everything about this venue is beautiful and perfect. Amanda, Sam, Kara, and Jen were SO helpful with literally ANY questions I had. They met with me anytime I needed, cried with me, laughed with me. They became like family and I am so grateful we picked The Meekermark for our special day!!

Lizzie A

1/26/2024

The Meekermark is the venue for you!!! Everyone was amazing to work with and made our day more than we could have ever imagined. From the communication when we first booked to ever...

ything the day of the wedding, we could not have been more pleased. All of our guests enjoyed their experience and we have heard many times that your venue was the most unique and amazing venue they have been to. If you are looking for the best venue to have your wedding at, this is your place!!! If you need a photographer too, book with Meeker Pictures! We are truly so in love with every photo they took.

Mariah N

11/12/2023

Book at the Meekermark and book all of the add-ons. Candle package, coordinator, photography, etc. You will not be disappointed. I had an absolutely stunning wedding and I didn’t h...

ave to worry about a single thing. I was completely stress-free day of because of how wonderful and attentive their entire staff was. The Meekermark is worth every penny. The staff is incredibly professional, but also very personable. The venue is beautiful and well thought out. We had a seamless experience.

Theresa H

6/22/2023

We just had our mini wedding at The Meekermark and the entire experience was incredible. The whole process of booking and working with them was very low stress and I did most of it...

from out of state. Everybody involved from beginning to end- Kara, Amanda, Jen, Sam, our officiant Bayne- was SO flexible, kind, and a joy to work with. They made our mini wedding feel just as special and organized as a 200+ person event. The grounds of the venue are beautiful and peaceful and give a feeling of calm amidst the adrenaline rush of the occasion. Thank you so, so much to the entire team at the Meekermark for the event of a lifetime- miniaturized :)

Tori L

7/27/2022

The Meekermark was the last venue we toured and we instantly knew it was the place we wanted to spend our big day! The barn is such a beautiful space by itself and is an excellent ...

canvas for the other vendors to work. The preferred vendor list is great-- the best of the industry in the Houston area. We ended up hiring a string quartet to play the prelude, ceremony, and cocktail hour. The prelude and cocktail hour ended up being inside due to the weather, but the acoustics inside the barn were GREAT. (I'm a musician so this was an added bonus) All of our guests raved about how beautiful and unique the venue is! The staff was very responsive and easy to work with. We ended up having about 90 people for the event and its was a good amount for that space. Didn't feel too big or too small. The only reason I am not giving 5 full stars is because the 12 hour rental is not enough time for a full-on wedding bash. We ended up having to purchase additional time in order to allow for hair and makeup at the venue, and extend the reception by an hour. This venue only does one event per day, so I wish the rental price was for the whole day beginning at 8am or something like that. The rehearsal was on the day-of, which honestly was fine. If you wanted to do a rehearsal the day before, it is dependent on the venue availability AND you pay an additional fee. But honestly, our wedding was beautiful thanks to the Meekermark and the Meeker team. You would be very happy here!

Chris L

5/14/2022

Our entire experience was wonderful from start to finish! The Meekermark team went above and beyond to make our wedding day so special and perfect. They made the entire process as ...

seamless and low stress as possible. The pictures came out amazing and every photo was brilliantly vibrant and beautiful. Highly recommend!

Kathryn W

3/16/2022

I had to switch my venue last minute and they were exceptional in helping me plan my big day! I recommend their candle package as well, as it looks stunning in the reception area w...

ithout me needing to buy any decor at all. 10/10!!!

Maria M

1/11/2022

Our dream wedding venue! We originally booked The Meekermark a couple of months before COVID and we could not be happier with The Meekermark and how understanding their whole team ...

was during our two date changes. Not only is the venue breathtaking, but it is also incredibly clean. Every spot is picture-perfect and we cannot picture getting married in a more gorgeous place. We booked Jennifer as our Month-of Coordinator through The Meekermark and she made sure everything ran smoothly. At our month-out meeting, she asked lots of questions to see how we envisioned our day going which was a huge help and stress-relief! On the day of the wedding, she was on hand all day long and made sure the day went on without a hitch! We had the best day ever thanks to The Meekermark, Jennifer, and their amazing team!

Vanessa N

11/23/2021

I cannot rave about this venue and the owners/staff enough! From the moment I walked in for my tour with Amanda (manager) I knew this is where I wanted to get married. Yes, the mod...

ern barn is beautiful with the chandeliers and the most beautiful bridal suite, but the open air chapel outside was everything and more! My guests still talk about how beautiful the venue was (months later)! I am in love with my pictures too! The indoor/outdoor vibe of this venue is seriously perfect. I can’t thank the owners Mark and Christine, as well as the coordinator Jen enough for giving me the wedding of my dreams. Also, a shoutout to Meeker Pictures for capturing the best day of my life in picture form. I would not change anything about my big day. You guys will not be disappointed if you choose this venue!

Char W

11/01/2021

Sophisticated and Elegant. The most unique venue near Houston. The chapel is gorgeous and you get a very open air and vintage vibe. The reception area in the barn is incredible wit...

h wood features and concrete flooring. The bride's quarters and groom's quarters are perfect for what you need before the wedding. Both are very private and semi-private (groom) but give the parties plenty of relaxation. The back glass door wall opens up if the weather is right to an amazing an airy outdoor grass/patio venue with string lights. Couldn't have picked a better place to get married!

Shelby D

5/20/2021

It's hard to put into words how much we love the Meekermark and the Meeker family! From the moment we toured this gorgeous venue, we knew we wanted to get married there. Absolutely...

stunning outdoor chapel, beautiful reception barn with turquoise doors, pretty lawn. We loved the flexibility of the indoor and outdoor spaces and our guests did too! They are very kind, friendly, responsive and easy to work with. We had to postpone our wedding because of the pandemic and they made it as seamless a transition as possible. Every interaction with the Meekermark and its staff was pleasant. Our wedding day was an absolute DREAM and we will forever cherish our memories at the Meekermark!

Samantha S

10/12/2020

Wow, such a gorgeous venue! I was drawn to the majestic white frame chapel in the woods and the interior of the barn is modern and elegant. Tyler and I only went to 2 venue tours, ...

and we knew this was the one. Charlie, the retriever pup and greeter, sealed the deal for us (but of course Amanda, John, and Sam were great too!). The Meekers were easy to work with and Jennifer Bush always answered all my questions and concerns quickly and with professionalism. The facebook group for Meeker brides is super helpful for figuring out what works, and for giving/receiving suggestions. The venue is grand and beautiful with or without decorations but allows you to go many directions with your vision. The size of the venue was perfect for our wedding of around 90 or so but typically can hold 200+. I loved every inch of this property, from the bridal suite courtyard to the swings off the back porch, and I’m here to tell you, you have found the venue you want to get married at! We had the most beautiful day and our pup Rio got to share it with us. Everything was so special and we loved spending our day at the Meekermark. Thank you from the Broussards!

Nancy W

10/05/2020

This wedding venue is spectacular! The staff was so generous and willing to help! They took all of the stress away on this special day! It’s also a photographic dream ! The venue i...

s beautiful! If you are looking for a venue in the Magnolia, Tx area, check this one out !

DUSTIN W

8/08/2020

This place is top notch, and a dream wedding venue. We loved this place from the moment we saw their photos online, and we are so blessed to have found this gem. My whole life I wa...

nted to have our wedding at a beautiful outdoor venue like this, and the Meekermark made my dream come true. The inside is extremely modern and doesn't need much decorations at all. The outside will knock ur socks off with their beautiful outdoor chapel, with it's long isle (great for getting lots of photos on while you are walking down the isle, and to enjoy the moment a little longer, instead of it being over in 10 steps. Walking down that isle vs any other is just not comparable.). The people who own and run this place are very helpful and reasonable all the way around. I don't think we were ever told no, or asked to not do something. We loved this place, and would highly recommend to anyone considering them as their venue.

Xochil C

1/23/2020

This was the only venue me and my fiancé looked at. I was in love the second I enter the reception area. As we walked a little further down and then bam! The open air chapel. Just ...

beautiful, everything, the bridal suite, grooms loft, now talk about a kitchen that I could have in my own home. I honestly never seen anything like it. Very easy going venue manager. You will not be disappointed in choosing this one of a kind venue. We love the Meekermark! Married Dec 7, 2019

Rikki H

12/05/2019

This venue was everything I’d ever dreamed of and more. I had already booked a different venue when I first heard about this place and ended up forfeiting my deposit because I love...

d it so much. It is so different from every other venue in the area. The owners were all so sweet and easy to work with. Everyone kept telling us how gorgeous it was. When my husband forgot all the cups for drinks, they even ran to the store to get em while we walked down the aisle and didn’t have to miss a thing. I hope someone I know gets married there so I can return.

Kelsey W

11/10/2019

When I came across this venue I was immediately drawn to it. After thinking I wanted an all inclusive venue I keep looking around but something kept drawing me back to The Meekerma...

rk. I finally went on a tour and was blown away by the beauty and history of the venue. Not only that but ALL the Meeker’s are fantastic. When you book this venue you feel like a family! They are very responsive and truly enjoy helping you make your big day exactly as you imagined. Thank you to all The a Meekermark staff for giving us a wonderful wedding day!

Bayley J

10/20/2019

I am still in disbelief that I found this incredible venue via a Facebook ad! The Meekermark was my dream venue before I even knew it existed. It checkmarked EVERYTHING I wanted an...

d then some. Modern, vintage, unique, natural, outdoorsy, gorgeous, simple, a hint of industrial and 100% what I wanted! I had looked at several venues around the Houston area in person and hundreds more online. At most, I was feeling “meh” about the best of what I saw. I felt like I was going to have to settle for something that I didn’t really want...UNTIL, I came across the Meekermark in a Facebook ad. I was immediately in love. We scheduled a tour, were greeted by Amanda and her sweet dog Charlie, and the rest is history. I could not have imagined a more perfect place, both indoors and out. All of our guests had nothing but positive things to say and I am still getting constant compliments about our outdoor chapel photos and how beautiful the whole concept is. On top of the perfect decor and location, the Meekers are photographers who have planned out every inch and detail of their venue with regard to how it will work for photography and this really impressed us. We enjoyed getting to know the Meeker family through the whole process, as they were also our photographers. Great experience all around!

Courtney B

10/16/2019

We fell in love with this unique property the moment we drove through the front gate. It is so beautiful and like no wedding venue we've seen before (trust me, we went to a LOT of ...

weddings last year!!). We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend a few public events at the venue throughout the months leading up to our wedding, and every time we stepped foot on the property we fell more and more in love with it. The management at this venue is phenomenal, so friendly and personable. Not only because they're a family operated business, but because they're also wedding photographers, so they truly understand the wedding industry and the emotional mindset of the to-be duo. We are so thankful that we got to say "I do" and celebrate with our loved ones on this amazing piece of land and with the help of their amazing crew!! Thank you Meeker family!!! You all are wonderful human beings and we are so thankful for your hospitality!

Teri M

6/17/2019

We booked the Meekermark before it was even finished and my husband and I got married here on 3/10/19! From the very beginning the Meekermark was my absolute DREAM venue and it tru...

ly felt like a fairytale getting married here! Amanda and the rest of the team were SO sweet and helpful throughout the whole process! So happy and grateful we chose to have our dream wedding here!

Katia T

2/06/2019

I just booked this venue and all I have to say it’s that I’m so in love! This is my Pinterest dream inspired wedding can’t wait for 2020! Thank you so much to Amanda for answering ...

all my questions and only being a phone call away! Can’t wait for wedding day ♥️

Erin C

12/26/2018

You would be silly not to get married here! First of all, IT IS BEYOND BEAUTIFUL! The staff at The MeekerMark is one of a kind as well! My wedding day was stress free mainly due to...

them and their communication.

Liz B

12/03/2018

My husband and I just got married at The Meekermark and have nothing but AMAZING things to say about choosing to start our life together here. We visited The Meekermark while it wa...

s still being built, and even though it was far from done, the Meeker's were able to paint the perfect picture of the venue. I'm typically indecisive, but this was the easiest decision made during the wedding planning process. The Meekermark was the only venue we visited and we knew it was the one. The entire Meeker family is incredibly kind, personable and made us feel special from start to finish. They were easy to get in contact with, were quick to respond to questions and were available to help throughout the process. Our wedding day could not have been more perfect at The Meekermark. The weather was fabulous, so we were able to get married outside in the chapel and I can't even put into words how magical it felt! Seriously - the best moment of my life. The entire venue is thoughtfully designed, as it was built with photography in mind. Getting ready in the beautiful & bright bridal suite was so much fun with my girls and the guys loved hanging out in the upstairs loft before the wedding. Our guests were raving all night about how fantastic the venue was, and since it's a newer venue, it was neat to get married in a place where none of our friends had been before. I could go on and on about how incredible The Meekermark is, but I can promise that you won't regret starting your marriage in this beautiful place.

Response from The Meekermark. Open-air chapel and 200 yr old barn. on 12/03/2018

Hi Liz, You are so sweet and thoughtful. We’ve had so much fun throughout the entire plan...

ning process. From the moment you booked to the wedding day! Thank you for seeing our vision and having an imagination during your initial tour. We are forever thankful that you have chosen and trusted us with your best day yet. We wish you and Matt the very best in your new adventure. The wedding was fun, but marriage is ever better! Keep in touch, would love to see you guys at some of our upcoming events. You’re always welcome!

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