Got married here on 5/4/2024. It was the most PERFECT day. The staff and owners are amazing people…read more Highly recommend! Beautiful chapel and outdoor space. Very spacious getting ready suites. Lots of space for all your favorite vendors! Great bar setup & bartenders!

Still Waters Ranch was the perfect venue for our son's wedding! We had a live band (The Lineup),…read moredancing, Carriage Caterers, professional drone videos & photos, and we hosted about 150 guests. The interior and exterior were the perfect setting for beautiful photography & memories. The bride and groom's private suites were perfect accommodations, and the kitchen/bar area was clean and spacious; plenty of parking too. I highly recommend Sill Water Ranch to anyone considering a first-class entertainment venue. -Kimberly and Beau Harding, League City TX

Went to a wedding here. That's after I got lost in Alvin and had to stop and search google a few…read moretimes to find an accurate way here. It's a terrible location. I understand it is supposed to be secluded, but my advice would be to call ahead and talk to someone there who can guide you, because all the county roads show up under different names in the GPS and Internet world. So just call ahead and you'll thank me. Just look for the place you think Mitt Romney might daylight at and you're there. Ok, so now that you're there you can take a deep breath and relax. The people there are really nice and attentive to your needs. Provided you have a need when there is an open bar at the wedding, mariachis, a DJ, and a frickin' ICE CREAM BAR. Not an Ice Cream "Bar" like a rocket pop...but a bar where you can go and load up on as much Ice Cream as you WANT...man...my inner fat kid was sated, you have any idea how hard that is to do?! Awesome idea to whoever came up with that. The outside are where the reception was held was gorgeous, lots of shade due to the big beautiful trees. In the evening they would turn on the hanging lights that were strung up throughout the yard and it was really nice. The dance floor was nice, seeing as I can't dance for crap..I would give it a 5/5 because it's been as good as any dance floor I might have stared at longingly. The food was good, we started with salads that were really good. The lettuce was crisp and it had peanuts in it, they served bowls of ranch and a vinaigrette I want to say. I had the ranch, but my friend had the vinaigrette and really enjoyed it so that's all I have to say about that. The entree was a chicken in mushroom sauce I wanna say. I just remember it was a little cold because we were greeting the wedding party when it was served so the wind got the better of it. It was still pretty great, oddly enough I remember the carrots served with it the best because I wanted more haha. The night went on and the servers kept the tables managed really well, you didn't have crap strewn all over the place which happens a lot at weddings I've been too. So good job on keeping it clean. We were shooed out at 10 pm, and lots of photos were taken. Overall it was a wonderful and amazing reception, but I can't rate it on my company and the wedding couple alone.

Beautiful event place but lacks planning and organizational skills. - They need to step up their…read moregame with organization. For an event of only about 70 people - they ran out of plates! The flow for the Buffett should have been planned smarter as we were having to double back through the crowd with full hands to go get our Tea. - Drinks go last in a self serve Buffett because you need 2 hands to serve your plate. - With their giant kitchen island the buffet line could have had great flow if planned better. Zero lighting outside was awkward for everyone trying to park and walk to their cars. Everyone was mentioning that. As a former restaurant owner I know they're just asking for a liability lawsuit with their pitch dark grounds. I get wanting to maintain ambiance but on a dark night at least some soft lighting so you can see where you're walking is necessary. The food was good, and well presented, but salt less. When I asked one of the staff for Salt I was told they didn't have any. (?!) "Any? Not in the whole entire house?" Finally a lady brought out 1 set. (For 50+ people?) If you're not going to provide those silverware sets that include the little salt and pepper packages, go to Hobby Lobby and get those sets of multiple crystal miniature salt and pepper sets. An expense of probably about $30 to have a set for each table. The hostess was beautiful and the place is beautiful but I like my events to flow as smoothly as possible so the focus can be on the reason for celebrating and not on the disorganization.

I had my wedding at the watergrove event venue in December of 2024, and all I can say is please do…read morenot use this venue if you are a bride. Everyone should leave their wedding day feeling like it was the best day ever, and unfortunately that was not my experience. My experience was filled with unfulfilled promises. We told them photography and videography were some of the most important things to us. We were told we would get all of the pictures, video footage from the whole day, and a montage video. We received the pictures and video footage but no montage. When I reached out to complain, they only cut the whole day footage into three minutes and it was nothing like the video we were told we would get. We were told we would get pictures back in 30 days and it took 60. When we did get our pictures back, we had flash drives mailed to us and one of the flash drives was broken to where half of our pictures had gray boxes over it. We also had disappointments in catering. We requested water and pink lemonade which was on our contract, and we only received water and tea. I don't drink tea and we went with no alcohol, so I was really disappointed. We also requested extra fajita meat and no chicken wings and shrimp, but the wings and shrimp were both still served. The DJ also messaged me two days before the wedding that the watergrove said they were not paying him for the whole day like they had told me. I had to reach out to the watergrove and beg for the DJ to be paid for the whole day like I was told. I almost didn't have a DJ for my ceremony, and I am so thankful he reached out to me so I could sort it out. Other disappointments in the wedding included that I had to ask for the table cloths to be ironed (they looked like they had been crumbled in a box for months), the ice machine was broken, they did not put our party favors into bins like they said they would, many guests glasses were taken aware before speeches, we were given no plates for cake cutting (which we paid the $100 fee for and it took a long time for it to be served), it took longer to flip the ceremony space than promised, I had to request for the Photo Booth to be redone, I paid for the day of coordinator and she was gone part of the day and I was left with someone I had never met, and we were told there would be a coffee bar at night and there was not. I emailed The WaterGrove event venue on February 24th, and they offered a discount the next time I book with them. They also said the photographer could redo our wedding video at another location or time, but in our opinion that just wouldn't be special anymore. Please do not use them for your event.

I came here as a guest for a wedding recently and thought the venue was a nice option for those…read morelooking to have their event all in one place - there was an area where you can have the ceremony and a separate large room for the dinner/party afterwards. The venue has its own private lot and is very easy to access. As I didn't help plan the event, I don't know what all the venue did vs the family planning the event, but everything was executed without a hitch and was quite nice. The interior of the venue is very posh - tile/marble work, fresh paint on the walls, well maintained grounds, etc, so a great backdrop to host any type of large event.

Just attended a fundraiser at this venue last week. The location is wonderful, but the catering is…read morebad. The food had flavor but was cold, not even room temp. Apparently the event coordinator doesn't focus on all aspects of the event, maybe he's overwhelmed!

A very nice venue. There is a lot of space to work with, but this is a historical spot, so you will…read morebe limited to the things you can do as far as decor goes. I planned my best friends wedding here in May, and it was an okay experience. Communication was a bit rough, but at the end of the day we made it work. They had switched coordinators from the venue twice, and then we had a completely different person in charge the day-of the wedding, which is a big no no for me. BUT, I am glad I was there for my friend throughout since I knew exactly how she wanted things done, set up, etc. The day of the wedding, I was allowed to access the venue at 12:00 PM, which was good for last minute prep since we were allowed access the day prior. They do allow you to have candles, but they have to be in water. In other words, they have to be floating candles. For the send off, they do allow sparklers which is AWESOME! But good luck trying to turn them on with that oh so delicious sea breeze that blows in the patio. Also, outside vendors are permitted, but have to provide the people in charge with their licenses (cake vendors, etc.) They do have a preferred vendors list, but I am sure they still allow other vendors to come in (friend signed her contract in 2014). I love the venue, the location, ample parking space, and lovely staff members. Will be back in November for another wedding, am looking forward to this set up!

I had my wedding here 5/4/13…read more I knew when planning my wedding that a priority for me would be to find a place that included multiple aspects of the event in one. I was busy beginning a new job and my fiance traveled weeks at a time for work, so I wanted to make the planning process as easy as possible. My mother-in-law happened to see Kemah Gardens advertised in a local magazine, but didn't know much about it. We decided to drive by one Sunday afternoon just to see where it was located. On the way there, I began reading reviews about the property and Ciria, the owner. The reviews could not have been better, and I was anxious to see the place. We didn't have an appointment, but thought we would just drive by to check it out, and then try to schedule a time to see it later in the week. As soon as we arrived, Ciria greeted us and invited us to look around. The grounds are beautiful - it is a B&B property on several acres, with deck/arch for ceremonies overlooking a pond. There is a large covered pavillion for reception areas, and everything is nicely kept and landscaped. After looking around, we asked for some information on what services she offered. Ciria can pretty much tailor your package to what you are looking for. We found that the All Inclusive package worked great for us. It included ceremony chairs, arch decor, use of the house for both bridal party and groomsmen to get ready, reception tables/chairs/basic linens, caterer from her list, wedding cake allowance, bartenders, security, clean-up crew, valet, use of champagne glasses/cake cutter, DJ, use of the property for bridal portraits, some day-of coordinating services and probably even more things I've forgotten. This could not have been more perfect for what I was looking for! Everything was in one place. Ciria is very experienced with weddings, and her professionalism is incredible. She has handled all sorts of weather crises, sick bridesmaids, you name it. I felt confident that Ciria would be able to handle anything! We kept in touch many times throughout our engagement, by meeting in person for the payment schedule, to phone calls and emails. By the time our event came around, Ciria was almost like a member of the family. On the day before my wedding, my dad and aunt went by the propery unannounced to see where it was (I had no idea they were doing this - she actually had a wedding going on that day, and I would have told them not to bother her!). Ciria took the time to show them around and explain how she got into the business. I was shocked! She is never too busy for her clients and she will give you all of the attention you need. The wedding was beautiful - timed perfectly with the sunset thanks to Ciria's planning. Everything looked perfect - her staff helped set-up some of the major pieces and my family was able to come early to fill in the rest. She helped keep us on task and I had so many people tell me what a beautiful wedding it was thanks to her help! I stoppped by a few weeks after we returned from our honeymoon to show her pictures and talk about the wedding. She still gave me the same attention as if I was a bride just beginning to plan. You will not be disappointed with Kemah Gardens and Ciria. No matter the size of the event or your budget, Ciria will be able to help you design the wedding of your dreams. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! One last thing - her staff is top notch. She uses many different vendors to help with the cake, DJ services, bartending, valet and set-up/clean-up staff. My sister told me after the wedding that some of the money from our dollar dance had fallen out of the basket as she was packing it up. A high school student that was helping to clean up noticed a $100 bill had fallen on the floor and handed it to my sister. We were shocked at his honesty and integrity. It just showed what a great business Ciria is running.

Kemah Gardens is a dream venue for wedding filmmakers!…read more As a wedding videographer, I can't say enough good things about this place. The entire property is a cinematic goldmine -- from the serene pond and romantic bridge to the lush gardens and beautiful indoor reception space. Every angle at Kemah Gardens tells a love story on its own. The staff is beyond accommodating and genuinely cares about making each wedding smooth and stress-free, not just for the couple but for every vendor involved. Their team works hand-in-hand with us to make sure we capture every special moment perfectly -- and that kind of support makes all the difference. If you're a couple searching for a hidden gem near Houston, or a vendor looking for a venue that values collaboration and creativity, Kemah Gardens is the perfect place. Can't wait to film more love stories here!

Completely awesome event for my friend new mommy milestone! Attended a baby shower and graduation…read moreparty here. The food was amazing! The space was grand, love the set up from the parking, entrance, dance floor, sitting, food service area, and bar. Everything was perfect.

I was part of a wedding recently and the reception was held here. We went to this place before the…read morewedding and the bride & groom were having issues with the coordinator or owner. They were told they could bring in their own alcohol, sodas and water. However, 4 days before the wedding they were told they couldn't bring water & sodas. The guest have to pay for them their!! The bride didn't want certain decorations, but the people said they weren't moving them!! The day of the reception it was very warm in the building and especially in the VIP room upstairs. I went outside to get my bag that had my change of clothes, phone charger, meds etc... I put 4 half drank bottles of water in my bag. When I entered the building a Hispanic woman approached me and asked me what was in my bag. I started to tell her and she grabbed my bag to look inside!! How rude!! She then said I couldn't bring in my water. I asked why. She told me I had to buy the water. I told her I wasn't buying any water when I have my own. I then took my water back to my car and returned to the building. That Gestopo woman came rushing up to me to look in my bag AGAIN!! I told her that I didn't have any water! I left it in my car. She grabbed my bag and started going through it! I told her "it's my clothes, my panties, my socks, my charger & meds!" She let go and said "It's policy." I walked off and went up stairs. I told the wedding party about her. I was so mad! Around 9:00pm several of us noticed it started getting hot inside. I thought it was me, but I saw other people fanning themselves. We all came to the conclusion that the people of the place turned up the ac. They made it so uncomfortable that people were leaving. The place was rented until 1:00am!! I left after 10:30pm. It was too hot in there for me!! Did you know that this place used to be a strip club? Sure did! LOL!! Don't rent this place out.

Feb 3, 2023 My 3rd…read moreMenardi Gras tonight; live band, light appetizers and cocktails, beer and wine. Food was ok , not flavorful nor hot... barely warm. French 75's were a tad sweet. Just wasn't feeling it this year. Probably my last time. Beautiful home AND the OLDEST home on the island by the way. Mr Menard also started Mardi Gras in Galveston back in the day; he's one of the founding fathers.

This was the perfect venue for our daughters rehearsal dinner vintage and plenty of seatingread more

I had a conference here and everything went smoothly. The space was very large and VERY cold (being…read morea jacket for sure). Through the week we had large sessions, smaller breakout sessions and a final banquet. The banquet food was good (I've definitely had worse and better, but it was fine)! We had chicken and beef with mashed potatoes and green beans. From an AV standpoint, the audio systems worked well throughout the conference space, the decor and uplighting was a perfect complement to the information being delivered and the video portions were displayed well. The bathrooms were very clean and the view from this place is great! It's walkable to several hotels and restaurants so it's a great place to host an event!

I'm gonna be honest here, I was impressed by this place. The size is very accommodating, and can…read moredefinitely fit just about anything in here. While I was here for a training event, they definitely made use of the space. For a majority of the time we had used the space mostly downstairs. When I say that the space here was huge, it was. The one day our event was going on downstairs and the area high school was starting their prom upstairs. As we were closing up for the day, the prom was coming in for the evening. Honestly, you wouldn't have known there were two different events happening at once in this building. I also would like to point out that the Convention Center itself is part of a bigger complex of buildings. If you have the ability to spread out your event you can use spaces in the hotels that share the complex. As far down as the San Luis I believe. One perk of using this space, and if you set it up, you can have a shuttle running between the many hotel buildings and the convention center. Sure beats having to walk the long blocks to get here. The only downside here is the amount of air conditioning being blasted from the rooms. I understand if there is a huge event with tons of people, but when you are sitting next to an empty room with no one in it, that air can make you think that you are sitting in the arctic. The biggest highlight of this space is the view. You have a great weather day outside and you get some beautiful views of the Gulf.