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Starting at $13,423 for 50 Guests
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Starting at $13k for 50 Guests
Starting at $13k for 50 Guests
Venue capacity
up to 300
Starting price
$13K to start
Peak Season
October-November
Services
Ceremony / Reception
Indoor
Styles
Julia Ideson Library Overview
Make your wedding event memorable and extraordinary at the Houston Public Library's historic Julia Ideson Building! In the heart of the city, the historic Julia Ideson Building's distinctive and elegant Spanish architecture stands out among the glass contemporary buildings that surround it. As you enter into this 1926 structure, it takes you back to a Houston that once was. The sophisticated grandeur and history of the building can be felt as you walk the reflective Spanish-brick floors, through the grand staircase, the Tudor Gallery surrounded by large marble pillars, the Reading Room with its original wooden fixtures, a one-of-a-kind exhibit room showing some of the Library's archival collection, and then as you look up to the breathtakingly gold and vibrant colored wood flowers on the ceiling. The exceptional romantic spaces and corridors with high-arched windows, as well as the artwork, in the Julia Ideson Building make it the perfect destination setting for weddings. Create your personal moment in history in this building and make it an event to remember for a lifetime. Please contact us at hpl.specialevents@houstontx.gov for more details.Venue Notes
The rental fee ranges from $8,300 to $9,300 for a ceremony and reception and include 7 hours inside of the venue. Additional hours can be arranged for 10% of the final rate. A refundable security deposit of $830 is required. Venue has limited availability on Sundays. Event capacity depends on time of year and can only fit a max of 400 guests. There will be a building security fee based on the hours of the event. Additional security will be required if using a valet service provider. Please see our pricing guide here: https://houstonlibrary.org/ld.php?content_id=66988760Amenities And Requirements
Amenities
Bride's dressing area
Dance area
Day-of coordinator
Groom's dressing area
Kitchen for prep only
Parking can be arranged
Venue set up and clean up
Requirements
- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer- Amplified music OK indoors only- Biodegradable throwables only- Choose from a list for catering- General liability insurance required- LED candles only- Music must end by midnight- Smoking outside only- Venue must approve all decorations