Above event pricing includes the following:

• “Day of” event coordination services (from the time you book your event until your departure) with all wedding/event planning logistics related to vendor selection (caterer, florist, photographer, videographer, DJ,officiant, bakery) and assistance with your rehearsal (if having a rehearsal)
• Use of Bridal Suite & Groom’s Room (for up to 12 people) prior to the ceremony for getting ready (based on your timeline)
• Complete Setup/Takedown & Cleanup
• Basic ceremony site décor & decorating; including string lights, silk greenery with white silk flowers
• White garden chairs for ceremony and reception area
• 60 inch round tables for guests (8-10 guests per table) & cake table with basic floor-length polyester table linens in black, white or ivory; other colors available at $10 each. Other fabric/style options available at an additional fee
• Registration & gift tables with basic white linens; other options available at an additional fee
• Parking and Parking Attendant (100 guests or less). Valet parking >101-150 guests ($600 min +$10/vehicle >50 vehicles).Shuttle service required for events exceeding 150 guests (utilizing Kemah Gardens’ recommended shuttle service company).
• Bar service (4 hours); includes disposable cups & ice
• Security Officer/s (4 hours)
• Based on availability: up to 2 hours for rehearsal and/or bridal portraits; anytime Mon-Thu 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• DJ for ceremony & reception (4hrs); including ceremony music (when having ceremony at Kemah Gardens)
• Bridal Cake (or dessert bar) with a $2/person allowance, cutting service, plates & forks, use of cake stand/cake cutter. Coffee & punch service available upon request for an additional fee.
• Buffet-style catering (includes clear disposable plates/cups/napkins, tea & water, real silverware, chargers in gold, silver or chocolate brown, banquet tables w/ floor-length black skirted linens and up to 4 chafing dishes.

Menu Options:

• BBQ (2 meats/2 sides and all side condiments) or Chicken Alfredo (or Baked Ziti) type entree with salad & bread or
• Grilled Chicken or Pork entree with 2 sides, salad & bread: add $5 per person or
• Beef/Chicken Fajitas with rice, beans, tortillas, chips/salsa, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole: add $7 per person or
• Roast/Beef (in au jus/ mushroom/wine sauce) with 2 sides, salad, bread: add $8 per person or
• Hors D’oeuvres: includes a variety of petite sandwiches, fruit/vegetable/cheese/cracker trays, two dips, garden and pasta salad station: add $8 per person

Other menu options also available upon request (more details can be provided during consultation)

Additional Terms and Conditions:

1. To secure your date and time, we require a non-refundable/non-transferable deposit of:
   1. $3,000 if event is within 12 months or
   2. $5,000 if event date is more than 12 months (but less than 18 months) away; ($3,000 to secure the date & $2,000 due within 2 months) or
   3. Full payment is required if event date is less than 60 days away, or if booking a “Ceremony Only” or “We Tied the Knot” package.
2. 50% of remaining balance due 6 months before event and final balance due 60 days before the event
3. Refundable damage deposit of $1,000 ($1,500 for “DIY” events) is required and due 30 days prior to event date (or via credit card hold within 7 days of your event) & will be reimbursed within 7 days of event date upon complete inspection and cleaning of home & gardens if no damage has been found and all rules are adhered to
4. Event date changes will incur a $1,000 change fee
5. Any date changes with less than 6 month notice are considered new events and are subject to new rates, terms and conditions (more details during appointment)
6. Kitchen is not to be used for catering of event. No cooking (in or out), food preparation or washing of dishes on premises is allowed
7. Additional time can be purchased (requires 30 day advance notice and additional fees) at event hourly rate of $750/hr; DJ at $175/hr security officer at $50/hr per officer; bartender at $50/hr per bartender and valet parking services (varies based on guest count)
8. When able to extend event past contracted time, additional event time can be purchased on day of event at $1,000/hr plus applicable fees at prorated rates for DJ, bartenders, security officers and when applicable, valet parking services
9. Payments by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover) are accepted (add a 4% service charge)
10. Damage charges assessed to credit card will incur the applicable credit card convenience fee and taxes
11. Event is subject to cancellation and forfeiture of damage deposit if any of the contract terms & conditions are violated either prior to event date or on day of the event

All quoted rates do not include 8.25% sales tax.  13% hotel tax applies to all overnight accommodations and to the $500 “in-house use fee”.

HOLIDAYS: Easter Weekend, Memorial Day/Weekend, 4^th of July/Weekend, Labor Day/Weekend, Thanksgiving Day/Weekend, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day

Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change and not guaranteed until contract has been signed by all parties and non-refundable/non-transferable payment has been made.

With almost 4 acres of trees, groomed grounds & lush gardens, events for up to 400 people are possible at Kemah Gardens (valet parking is required and tents are optional based on forecasted weather for the day of the event).

Our climate-controlled reception area/hall can comfortably seat up to 150 guests for an indoor reception and additional 50-60 guests under the covered patio. In case of inclement weather, ceremony will be held in climate-controlled reception area (pavilion) for all events that include pavilion use.

Per fire code, Kemah Gardens can accommodate up to 40 people for an intimate “inside the home” event (seating is available for up to 32).

Start and end times are adjusted based on sunset schedule, duration of your brunch and/or evening event, other events already booked for the same day and City of Kemah Noise Ordinance (11 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday).

We look forward to helping you every step of the way.

Please call or text us at 281-827-4284 to schedule your consultation/tour of the estate and allow us to help you plan for your special occasion.