16 Luxurious Venues with On-Site Spas For The Ultimate Pre-Wedding Pampering

Photo: Kelly Hrebenar | Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Houston

Feeling the pre-wedding jitters? Worry no more! We’ve handpicked 16 exquisite venues, each boasting a luxurious spa, guaranteed to infuse calm and tranquility into your special moments. Imagine unwinding with a spa day alongside your bridesmaids or sharing a serene couple’s massage – these venues with on-site spas are sanctuaries of relaxation, perfect for easing any pre-marital stress.

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The 2023 Guide to Houston Hotel Wedding Venues

A bride and groom smiling at each other and clinking glasses as they sit in the ballroom of the Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.
Photo: Joseph West Photography | Venue: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston 

Looking for a wedding venue that ticks all the boxes? Look no further than a hotel venue. From seamless guest logistics to an all-in-one location for wedding festivities, the benefits of a hotel wedding are endless. Say goodbye to transportation headaches and hello to stress-free nuptials.

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20 Fabulous Rehearsal Dinner Venues in and around Houston

A couple posing at a table at Bloom & Bee, a rehearsal dinner venue in The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston.
Photo: Larry Fagala | Venue: The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston | Jewelry: Tenenbaum Jewelers

The rehearsal dinner is a fantastic way to kick off your wedding festivities and set the tone for the weekend ahead. This pre-wedding event is much more than just a practice run for the big day – it’s a chance to connect with your new family members and bond with your loved ones in a more intimate setting. Whether you prefer a formal affair or a more laid-back gathering, a rehearsal dinner can be as casual or as fancy as you like.

Continue scrolling for our list of rehearsal dinner locations in and around Houston.

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Light & Airy Wedding Editorial at The Laura Hotel By Amy Maddox Photography

The bride and groom holding hands on the grand staircase of The Laura Hotel.
Photo: Amy Maddox Photography | Venue: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | | Bridal Hair + Makeup: Polished Makeup & Hair | Gown: Belle Ame Bridal | Groom’s Attire: b.Kreps&Co. | Jewelry: Tenenbaum Jewelers | Stationery & Tabletop: Bering’s | Cake: For Heaven’s Cake | Desserts + Cake: Not Your Ordinary Cakes | Event Decor: Coco Cabana | Live Painter: Rendered Moments | Table + Chairs: Houston Tents & Events

Amy Maddox Photography captured the magic of this dreamy wedding editorial at The Laura Hotel, a luxury downtown hotel featuring minimalist aesthetics and stunning city views. A soft, pastel color scheme paired perfectly with elegant stationery from Bering’s.

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Ashley Turner Stuns in Houston Skyline Bridal Session By Ama By Aisha

Ashley Turner, Daughter of Houston Mayor Turner, wears a veil and bridal makeup for her bridal session at the laura hotel in downtown houston.
Photo: Ama by Aisha | Venue: The Laura Hotel Houston

Houston boasts a variety of picturesque locations for bridals, engagement and wedding portraits, but our favorite city’s skyline is an undeniably stunning backdrop. Daughter of Houston’s Mayor Turner, influencer and blog writer Ashley Turner, recently said I do, and her bridals are anything but ordinary. A fairytale-inspired wedding gown (complete with a sweeping ruffled train), a long lace veil and a bejeweled bridal headpiece completed Ashley’s glam look while the setting sun cast the dreamiest glow on the tall downtown buildings behind her.

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