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The average cost of a wedding in Houston can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as the number of guests, the venue, the time of year, and the level of customization and services required. However, according to recent data, the average cost of a wedding in Houston is around $26,000 to $28,000. This includes expenses such as venue rental, catering, photography, floral arrangements, music, and other wedding-related services. It is important to note that this is just an average. At The Bell Tower on 34th, wedding costs can range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the specific needs and preferences of the couple.

Studies show after thousands of weddings held in Houston, TX, (including The Bell Tower on 34th) the most popular month for couples to get married in Houston is by far is October. The temperatures are mild, and the humidity is lower than in the summer months, making it a comfortable time to be outside for extended periods.

Another reason is October is a popular time for fall-themed weddings, which are often celebrated with warm colors, rustic decor, and seasonal foods. Many couples may find this aesthetic appealing and choose to have their wedding in October to take advantage of the mild fall weather and ambiance.

If you're looking for a unique and private space to have your wedding photos taken, our venue, the Bell Tower on 34th offers an exclusive option that may be worth considering. Through our third-party professional photographer arrangement, you can book a session at our beautiful location without having to worry about scheduling or any of the other details. However, this service does come with an expensive fee - so it's definitely something that should be weighed when deciding what's best for you and your special day. Additionally, only a professional photographer is permitted to make all arrangements with us. So if you are interested in taking advantage of this offer, please ensure that you contact a qualified photographer to take care of everything from start to finish. We look forward to helping make your wedding photos as special and stress-free as possible. Please call us for more information.

Yes! The Bell Tower on 34th does offer a 100% refundable $500 deposit within 5 days of your event contract signing. Get started today by calling 713-868-2355 or schedule a venue tour.

Yes! 25% at signing, 50% of the balance 90 days before your event date, remaining balance 30 days before your event date. Ask your Event Producer for more details. Call 713-868-2355 or schedule a tour.

Wouldn’t you know it? Yes, we can…and it’s very well done. Guests often do not even realize there are other amazing events in progress. We have many beautiful spaces that are available for events, each with their very own valet entrance, restrooms, and bar areas. You may even choose to combine all ballrooms so that the entire facility is your very own private event palace! For more information on this topic, please follow this link.

Yes. You may choose to combine all ballrooms so that the entire facility is your very own private event palace!

Yes. We have an ALL DAY venue rental option, but don’t pay for the entire day if you don’t need it.

Yes. We do! The Bell Tower on 34th is a pet friendly venue.

Your event is a very important day. We believe all food should be prepared fresh and cooked onsite, thats why we have a very talented Executive Chef and full service culinary team. All food (and beverages) must be provided by The Bell Tower on 34th. Our goal is to deliver excellent events no one will ever forget. (Yes we also offer Halal, Nigerian, Indian, Persian, and Asian Inspired menu options alongside other traditional wedding menu options).

No. Great Service is important to us, so we offer a “Recommended Services” List. If you are not getting Great Service from event vendor services we recommend, we want to hear from you. You may use almost any insured vendor you want but please, be careful not to place a down payment with any other vendor prior to approval by the Bell Tower on 34th Event Producer.

Yes. We believe guests should not have to pay for parking or walk a long distance to your event. Valet and Security are included in the price. There is no extra charge. 100% complimentary Valet Parking and Uniformed Security for you and your event guests are included in the pricing and required at the Legendary Bell Tower on 34th.

Absolutely. It’s private. There’s no view of the parking lot from our front door. The Bell Tower on 34th has ample onsite parking for hundreds of cars.

These two very popular rooms are available by themselves for weekday events only.

For Outdoor Events, we can tent the space for you and pass through the rental cost to you. There is a 72 hour advanced notice required to add a tent to your outdoor event in case the weather forecast predicts inclimate weather. Tent pricing may vary if you want sides on the tent. Climate control is optional. We may also design an alternate rain plan into the proposal at your request.

Yes, we have a flat ceremony fee rate. That includes chairs, and a 30 minute rehearsal at an agreed upon time before your special day.

Most events include 7-8 hours depending on ceremony, which includes 2 hours of set up time, a 4 hour event, and 1 hour for vendor breakdown. Day time events must end by 4pm. Evening Events may start anytime after 6pm.

Yes. Daytime Events are increasingly popular at the amazing Bell Tower on 34th. Pricing for daytime events starts at $5748. Very Affordable. Daytime events must end by 4pm. Evening Events may begin after 6pm. To get started, just call 713-868-2355 or schedule a tour.

Yes we have a children’s price point for children under the age of 12. To get started, just call 713-868-2355 or schedule a tour.

Decor and Vendor items must be loaded out at the conclusion of your event. The Bell Tower on 34th hosts events very frequently so we do not want items left behind at all.

Payment options are available. The Bell Tower on 34th does not hold or reserve dates without BOTH a deposit and a signed contract. A signed contract is not valid without payment.

All offers are subject to withdrawal prior to Bell Tower receiving a deposit. For new events, online deposits may be subject to a delay for date verification and processing.

The Bell Tower on 34th requires all payments to be made online or in person. NOTE: credit card daily spend limits may delay your payments. It is the client's responsibility to contact the credit card company to release or increase any limits to ensure prompt payment.

The service fee applies to the subtotal before tax.

An 8.25% sales tax applies to the subtotal of the room rate, food, staff, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, service charge, and other taxable items. If you or your organization is tax exempt/non-profit, please submit a copy of your 501 (c)(3) tax exemption certificate at the time you return your signed contract. Sales tax may not be deleted from your contract total until after your tax exemption certificate is received.

A non-refundable payment of 25% of the contract amount is due upon booking to permanently secure your event date. For new events, online deposits may be subject to a delay for date verification and processing. The non-refundable payment is transferable one time only based on availability only if you have purchased rescheduling insurance. and as long as the new date is within 6 months of the date of notice. Your new date must be selected before the day of cancellation. New pricing and terms and conditions for the new event date may apply at the time of cancellation and rescheduling.

All payments must be made online or in person. The Bell Tower on 34th is not required to send payment reminders. Fifty percent of your remaining balance is due 90 days before your event. The remaining balance for your event is due 30 days prior to your event. The guest count number may not go down within 30 days of your event. (Forms of payment accepted: cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover). The Bell Tower on 34th does not accept payment by check within three weeks of the event.

Return checks are subject to a $50 returned check fee. If the check is returned after the balance is due, the contract may be subject to the following stipulations:

The client may be in breach of contract.

The contract may be terminated automatically.

The client may have to surrender the right to possess the premises on the event date.

In the event a late payment is pre-approved, the contract will remain in place upon payment of the balance and all late charges.

Accounts past due will be placed on HOLD. The Bell Tower on 34th is not required to send payment reminders. A $50 per day late fee, for each working day, is strictly enforced and automatically accrues to the master account for late progress payments and unpaid consumption charges. For accounts on HOLD, no event rentals, staff, or supplies will be procured until the account is made current. Additionally, the client, guest, and any associated vendors will not be allowed to schedule or attend bridal portraits, food tastings, rehearsals, or event load-in on the premises.

CANCELLATIONS/RESCHEDULING

Subject to an initial five (5) day hold addendum confirmed and executed by both parties, there will be no refunds of any payments made to The Bell Tower under this agreement and/or any addendums or modifications thereto. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and at the election of The Bell Tower, Non-Refundable Payments may be transferable one time only, based on availability and only if you have purchased the rescheduling insurance. Your new date must be selected before the day of cancellation/reschedule. Please be advised that new pricing, terms and conditions for the new event date may apply at the time of cancellation and rescheduling. Within 120 days, partial event cancellations or room deletions are not permitted. The new date must be within 6 months of notice of cancellation.

There are No Refunds. All Payments Made are non-refundable except for the first five (5) days, confirmed by a signed five (5) day hold addendum. NON-REFUNDABLE PAYMENTS are transferable one time only, based on availability only if you have purchased the rescheduling insurance. Your new date must be selected before the day of cancellation/reschedule. New pricing and terms and conditions for the new event date may apply at the time of cancellation and rescheduling. Within 120 days, partial event cancellations or room deletions are not permitted. Plan A. Purchase at the time of booking. (The greater of $500 or 3% of the contract). The new date must be within 6 months of the date of notice and may not be booked within the first two weeks of December. If you need to reschedule beyond 6 months from the date of notice, you must repay The Bell Tower on 34th for the rental price of the original ballroom combinations. Rescheduling Insurance is not an option within 2 weeks of your event. Within 120 days, partial event cancellations or room deletions are not permitted.

Plan B. If you would like to reschedule and did not previously purchase the rescheduling insurance, the price to reschedule is (The greater of $1000 or 5% of the total contract amount). Not available for purchase within 2 weeks of your event. The new date must be within 6 months of the date of notice and may not be booked within the first two weeks of December. If you need to reschedule beyond 6 months from the date of notice, you must repay The Bell Tower on 34th for the rental price of the original ballroom combinations. The rescheduling option can only be used ONCE and cannot be repurchased. Pre-payment Required. No refunds.

Based on availability, tastings must be scheduled no later than 45 days in advance of your event. Tasting dates and times are very limited and must be scheduled through your Customer Hub in advance. Your account must be current and your tasting menu selection must be complete before your tasting is confirmed. Your tasting may consist of bite-sized portions of two entrees, two sides, two salads, two wines, and up to four appetizers, based on your contracted menu selection, served in plated presentation form. Coffee, tea or water is served on request. (Excluding the Classical Fruit and Cheese Display, Antipasto Platter, The Mediterranean, and all action stations). If selected, you may taste up to three items from the Fried Festival Display. Limit four guests please. Please arrive 15 minutes early. A late arrival may result in cancellation of your scheduled tasting. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. On the event date, any leftover food will not be dispensed or offered on a to-go basis since often it has or will be sitting beyond health code serving time guidelines.

Rehearsals may be scheduled during the following times (only 30 minutes allotted). If the rehearsal is longer than 30 minutes $150 will be automatically billed to the master account.

Monday - Thursday finish by 5 p.m.

Friday - finish by 4 p.m.

Saturday - finish by 8:30 a.m.

The rehearsal time and date cannot be guaranteed until two weeks prior to your event based on availability. Please contact your representative for scheduling. The Bridal Suite and other dressing rooms are not available to you for rehearsals.

The final guest count is due no less than two weeks prior to your event date. Your guest count number may go up but not down.

Additional consumption charges will be due immediately, and C.O.D. billed to the client at the time of the event. On the day of the event, The Bell Tower on 34th will accept credit cards, cash, or cashiers check only. Additional charges for extending your event are due in advance. (Traditional methods for determining additional guests include but are not limited to plate counts and guest chair counts. Other methods may include eyewitness, manual guest counts, car counts, key counts, and electronic recording devices as needed).

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED. CLIENT AGREES TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING THE EVENT. THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR INJURED CHILDREN.

If the building property is damaged by you, your guests, employees, or agents your account will automatically be billed for damages supported by documentation. We do offer Vendor Liability Insurance for a small additional fee.

You agree to hold Bell Tower Group, LLC harmless for any personal injury suffered by you or your guests related to ascending/descending or traversing steps, stairs, walkways, patios, driveways, or pavers.

The Bell Tower on 34th is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Yes. They are available for use two hours before your ceremony when a ceremony is booked at The Bell Tower on 34th. For daytime weddings, the dressings rooms, a/k/a the Bridal Suite and Groom's Lounge must be vacated at the event end time; no breakdown time is allowed after the event for the dressing rooms. Extended uses of the dressing rooms are available for an additional rate per hour based upon availability and cannot be booked sooner than one week prior to your event. Consumption charges apply. There are no dressing room options during rehearsals. The Bell Tower on 34th is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Outside alcoholic beverages other than alcohol served by The Bell Tower on 34th is strictly prohibited and will result in a minimum automatic fine of $5,000.00 per can or bottle and your event may be closed down with no further notice or monetary refunds. This includes wine, beer, flasks, or any other container and/or party favors, auction items and/or giveaways. The Bell Tower does not offer individual shots of alcohol at any time. All alcohol is to be provided and poured exclusively by The Bell Tower on 34th staff. Liquor by the bottle is not an option. No consumption bars. The Bell Tower on 34th reserves the right to change brands at any time.

On the day of the event, The Bell Tower on 34th will accept credit cards, cash, or cashiers check. Additional charges for extending your event are due in advance. Including early load-in/setup: ANY EVENT exceeding the arrival, start or end times stated in this agreement, whether early or late, will incur an automatic charge of no less than $1,500.00 plus tax or 10% of the total contract amount, per hour, whichever is greater. Our agreement to extending an event is subject to availability. If your event time is extended due to early arriving guests or guests that do not depart on time, payment for overtime charges will be due in full immediately.

During your event if anything is not as planned please notify your event manager IMMEDIATELY.

(If applicable to your event) includes: two hours at The Bell Tower, use of a Bridal Suite and access to the entire facility. The bridal portrait sessions do not include beverages, snacks, or any staff or any room attendant. Sessions must be booked at least two weeks in advance, based on availability Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Bell Tower on 34th DOES NOT SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER OR FLORIST. Your bridal portrait may need to be rescheduled if an event is subsequently booked for that time. Please be aware the gardens may need to be covered if the outside temperature falls below freezing. The Bell Tower on 34th is available to customers who are not hosting there event at our venue for an additional fee.

All policies that apply to vendors also apply to friends or members of the family that may be providing decorations or other services such as floral, linens, cake, DJ services and the like. The Bell Tower on 34th reserves the right to refuse access or entry to anyone at any time for any reason.

The client agrees to provide a full and complete list of outside vendors utilized, if any, and complete contact information for each. The client agrees to assume all financial responsibility for uninsured vendors which are not provided through The Bell Tower on 34th.

If your vendor needs more than three dedicated 20 amp circuits you must make prior arrangements with the Bell Tower staff. YOUR VENDORS ARE REQUIRED TO USE GAFF TAPE, NOT DUCT TAPE, TO SECURE LOOSE CABLES.

The Bell Tower on 34th and your representative will not be responsible for vendor deliveries or sign for your vendor rentals when they are not a part of this contract.

All items used in decorating must be removed at the conclusion of the event. Items left overnight will become the property of The Bell Tower on 34th. If your vendors do not clean up after themselves you will automatically be charged $500.

ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENT, no other person or persons SHALL make changes or alterations to the contract other than the designated single point of contact, UNLESS SO DESIGNATED in writing by the client using a Limited Power of Attorney PRIOR TO ANY PROPOSED CHANGE OR ALTERATION. We can provide you with a blank Limited Power of Attorney.