RATES & BILLING
To reserve your date, you must sign our rental agreement and put down a 50% deposit. Get started by touring our venue, here.
How do I reserve my date?
Included in your rate is:
• 30 - 60in round tables
• 30 - 72in long tables
• 250 chairs
• 5 cocktail tables
• 2 large white beverage fronts
• 13.5 hour rental with possible overnight accommodations for the bride and groom
• Private access to the entire property
• Outdoor ceremony lawn and courtyard
• 8 room mansion for getting ready
• 3,400 square foot event hall
Whats included in the rate?
50% deposit of the rental fee + tax is required at the time of booking. The remaining 50% + Tax + $1000 security fee is due 30 days prior to your event.
What is the payment plan?
Deposits are non-refundable. In the event of a natural disaster or federal, state, or local regulations preventing large gatherings due to COVID, we will work to reschedule you you for an equivalent priced date.
What happens if I have to cancel my event due to a natural disaster or some other event?
Yes, we are in the process of building out our rental catalogue. Feel free to email us today to learn more about what we can offer!
Do you offer any rentals?
POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS
• Professional wedding planner or coordinator from our pre-approved vendor list.
• Event insurance.
• Security guards (arranged by The Grand Lady).
• Licensed, insured and TABC certified bartenders.
• Licensed and insured, full service caterers from our pre-approved vendor list.
What are the requirements for hosting my wedding at the Grand Lady?
The Grand Lady holds TABC Wine and Malt beverage license and has partnered with Lone Star Drafts LLC to provide TABC certified bartending services and competitively priced bar packages for our clients. All pricing is all inclusive - setup, service, breakdown- and all necessary service items. Your individual event pricing is based on guest count, hours of bar service and any special selections you may like.
Can I provide my own alcohol?
Yes! We have dozens of fantastic teams on our pre-approved vendor list. They all have a wide range of styles & budgets to help bring your dream event to a reality.
Do you have a list of preferred vendors?
Yes! They just must be approved by The Grand Lady.
Can I bring in my own vendors?
You will need to coordinate with the Grand Lady 60 days in advance of your wedding to schedule your rehearsal.
When can I have my rehearsal?
Yes. We just ask that your wedding planner facilitate and have the proper safety precautions in place. No confetti, glitter, or fireworks.
Do you allow sparklers & smoke bombs?
Your caterer or other vendors are responsible for the cleaning checklist at the end of the night. If you do not complete the checklist, a charge will be taken out of your security fee.
Clean up?
We want you to customize the space as you’d like. We just ask that no permanent damage is caused to the building. Nails, staples, pushpins, duct tape, confetti, glitter and glue are not permitted. String and wire are acceptable materials for decorating. Host will be responsible for any damages to the facilities as provided in the agreement.
Are there any decor restrictions?
Vendors can arrive during your rental period and are also responsible for clean up during the rental period. Any additional time needed will be based on available and will result in additional charges.
When can vendors arrive for setup?
Candles in the Mansion
+ Absolutely no candles are permitted in the mansion at any time.
Candles in the Event Hall
+ Candles must be in glass containers.
Candles?
EVENT SPACES
The Grand Lady hosts weddings for 4 to 250 people. We have different packages to cater to different sized weddings:
How many guests does your venue accommodate?
The hall can hold 250 with a DJ & 200 with a band.
What is the Event Hall capacity?
Yes our property and bathrooms are ADA accessible.
Is The Grand Lady ADA Accessible?
The ceremony lawn will seat 250 guests.
What is the capacity of the Ceremony lawn?
Yes!
Is there air conditioning in the new Hall?
Yes, we have multiple rain plans! We have a covered breezeway located directly outside of our hall that can fit 200 guests, you can move your ceremony inside the hall for up to 250 guest, or you can bring in your own 40x80 tent.
Rain Plan?
LOGISTICS
The Grand Lady has 50 parking spaces in the main parking lot and 25-50 in the overflow lot. We recommend your guests leverage Uber/Lift or shuttles to minimize drinking and driving.
Parking and Transportation.
Pets are allowed. There is a $200 charge for pets to allow for additional cleaning.
Pets/Animals
There are a number of hotels within 15 mins of the mansion.
Where to stay?
EVENTS
Yes, we rent the mansion for photoshoots! Email us today to learn about our packages!
Do you do photo shoots?
We love hosting weddings, birthday parties, quinceaneras, retirement parties, BBQs, family reunions, corporate events, filming and more. Reach out and we’d love to host your event!
What types of events do you host?
Of course! We welcome all love.
Is The Grand Lady LGBTQ Friendly?
Yes - be in touch for details.
Non-profit and fundraising discounts?
Contact us through our website to schedule a tour!
