Kemah Gardens (Event Facility / B&B)

We looked at many venues for weddings including a beautiful venue up in New Waverly but the cost at that venue was prohibitively expensive for us. We found Kemah Gardens and were delighted to find a venue that had all the amenities that the other venues offered at a great value. We were able to work closely with the owner who wanted our wedding to be exactly as we asked for including allowing us to use in stock centerpieces they had for free as well as adding our garland around the pergola on the dockside. We did pay for the upgrade to the pavilion decor but were able to split the cost with another bride which was all arranged by Kemah Gardens. On the day of the wedding we found the site exquisitely decorated exactly as we asked. Kemah Gardens had had 4 other weddings that weekend but one would not be able to tell as it was totally clean and immaculate for us. The bride and grooms' room were wonderful addition to their services. The groom had the entire upstairs of the house for the guys to hang out and get ready while the bride had the master suite for preparation. Both areas were delightful and made the preparation time for the wedding easy and relaxing. The owner, Ciria, was so very accommodating. She had noticed the grandmother of the groom did not have a corsage and quickly made one from the leftover flowers from the bouquets. She also helped to coordinated the processional for the groomsman/bridesmaids and bride/father of bride. I cannot express how easy Ciria was to work with and how much she makes one feels their wedding is the most important wedding to her. If you are looking for a outdoor venue with all the charm of a Victoria house with outdoor pond with fountain, lovely pavilion and the price that will not break the bank account, look no further. You have found...

I GOT MARRIED ON VALENTINES DAY AROUND NOON. CIRIA PUT MY WEDDING TOGETHER WITH A WEEKS NOTICE. EVERYTHING WAS BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS!!!! EVERYONE WAS SO SWEET AMAZING AND VERY HELPFUL!! ALL I HAD TO DO WAS SHOW UP! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND KEMAH GARDENS. EVERYONE LOVED THE CEREMONY!!! THE PASTOR (PASTOR BRAD) WAS ALSO EXCELLENT AND VERY COMFORTABLE TO BE AROUND. THE PHOTOGRAPHER (ELIZABETH FRY) WAS AWESOME TOO!! MY PICTURES CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL!! SHES VERY PATIENT FOR US BRIDES I COULDNT HAVE ASKED FOR A MORE PERFECT WEDDING!! I WOULD DO IT ALL OVER IF I COULD :)

I cannot say enough about the Kemah Gardens and the staff. Cirria is wonderful and the planning was easy and efficient! I felt like all I had to do was show up and enjoy! Thanks you so much for making the most wonderful day even better!

We had our wedding here in October 2011, and it was a wonderful experience. We chose to go with the all-inclusive package, so we did not have to worry about finding our own vendors. Kemah Gardens provided almost everything that we needed for the day. We only had to find a florist and photographer, and we found them at an open house event. It made planning much easier and less stressful for me and my husband. The location is only a few minutes from the boardwalk and worth a visit if you are interested in having your ceremony or reception outdoors. I loved the outdoor setting and had the ceremony at sunset. Ciria is very helpful with the planning process, and her and her staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is done to make your wedding day perfect. We would recommend Kemah Gardens because our wedding was beautiful and fun, and we had an amazing day.

I have just booked my wedding venue at Kemah Gardens. Kemah Gardens is a beautiful wedding venue. I looked at many wedding venues for options for my wedding ceremony and reception, Kemah Gardens was the prettiest and the best value for the cost. You have different options to choose from and it is a very reasonable price. The Bridal suite and groom suite are great additions to get ready in. The owner, Ciria, has been very helpful and has made this process hassle free. She took plenty of time to show us around, explain our options and answer any questions we had. She also has many great recommendations for different vendors. I look forward to Kemah Gardens making this a very special day!

I was married at Kemah Gardens in February, 2010. My daughter-in-law and I planned and catered the event ourself, we invited 50 people and had the ceremony outside. Our family took the pictures and they turned out so beautiful because of the backgrounds. There is a spray of water behind the gazebo that made the pictures look heavenly. There was a Cardinal singing during the ceremony. Ciria, the owner of Kemah Gardens, was so helpful. We spent the night with 8 other family members after the ceremony. This house is beautiful and the price is great. My family and friends were very pleased, with Kemah Gardens and it was the happiest experience of my life.

I got married this past June at Kemah Gardens. The wedding was amazing and I loved the scenery, especially since we had an evening wedding we got to use lights on the trees which were really pretty and elegant looking. Ciria, the owner, was very helpful with anything we needed. One thing I loved about Kemah Gardens was the fact that we could pick and choose what other venders we wanted as far as the music, catering, flowers, etc. and that can be very helpful when you are on a budget. I wanted a simple wedding and that is exactly what we got at the price we wanted and it was still gorgeous! We also used the house to get ready that afternoon, the girls were down in the bridal suite, which is plenty big, and the guys stayed upstairs enjoying their alcohol! Not once did we have an issue of seeing each other before it started. We also used the valet service they offer and that was apparently a big hit. Everyone commented on how easy and helpful they were. Overall, I rate my wedding at Kemah Gardens a 10, I couldn’t have had a better day, except maybe if it weren’t so hot but that’s what I get for picking a mid June wedding!

Beautiful place to have a wedding! Ciria, the owner, is very helping with planning and suggestions. We had a few issues throughout the planning process in regards to the proposal/contract, where I felt there needed to be more clarity and flexibility, although in all honesty, we were given the option to purchase an all-inclusive package or individualize, which we chose to individualize. It would have been better to go with the all-inclusive option. The Bridal suite and the Grooms Suite are excellent amenities--it gives you privacy to get ready, and a place to hang out, have snacks/drinks, and have fun!, making beautiful memories! And we were allowed to have our own hairdresser, Kristin for Kemah, come to do hair in the bridal Suite. The inside living/kitchen area is a great place to have the cake/punch reception indoors, and allows for people to have a place to come in to get out of the heat, on a hot August day! And the outdoor grounds and back deck, with pagoda and pond with fountain in the background, and beautiful sunset make for a beautiful ceremony site! The new covered pavillion is a wonderful idea in case of rain or to have a dinner/reception--much cooler under there! Also makes for a perfect place for dancing!, nicely decorated with lights and greenery! We had a caterer provide BBQ, a D.J, and a bar! We had a blast! Thanks Ciria!

Overall we had a great time at Kemah Gardens. The staff helped my husband and me a lot to the wedding colors, sashes, flowers, decorations, ceremony order, catering service suggestions and cake designers. Ciria was very attentive to us and she thoughtfully filled all of our needs. On the day of the wedding, it is predictable that not everything is going to go according to plan, but Ciria was flexible and helped us make the day flow seamlessly and everything worked out just fine. We really enjoyed our experience at Kemah Gardens. It is a beautiful outdoor venue with a lot of greenery that survived even the worst year of a Texas drought. All of our guests complimented the venue and felt very relaxed and at home. We had planned for 100 people and actually had 75 but the venue was just the perfect size for our families. For those planning future weddings, our "lesson learned" or bit of advice would be to warn you if you choose the all-inclusive package, be aware that the DJ in that package is the bottom of the barrel. Her name is Shawna. She was overcommitted to other jobs and apparently lacked any organizational abilities. Consequently, she irresponsibly delegated her work to be done by inadequate people and if it wasn't for my husband bringing all of our wedding songs on a USB drive, we would not have even had our own ceremony music or first dance music. Otherwise, as long as you communicate your needs to Kemah Gardens and pay a little more for the DJ, you should be covered. All you have to do is take a look at the sample pictures on the website and you'll be convinced that each wedding comes out picture perfect for the wedding album. We highly recommend this venue to you.

What a gorgeous venue! My husband and I were so pleased with the entire experience. Ciria is a wonderful help from the very beginning to the very end. I would recommend Kemah Gardens to any bride and groom that is looking for a beautiful, peaceful, romantic setting to get married at. Thank you for making my day one to remember forever.

Kemah Gardens was a beautiful venue for our wedding. At the reception, everyone was coming up to me saying this was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to. Very pleased with Ciria. Great wedding spot I would recommend it to all!