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With all of the events I've had the pleasure of being a part of for over a decade...I have so many experiences to share with you! While here, you may find inspiration for your wedding day, corporate function or the things I like to get into when I'm not planning like a BOSS!

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The Astorian: An Industrial Historical Landmark Venue Today we’re exploring The Astorian, a Grand Central Station-inspired loft space nestled in a Houston Historical Society landmark building. Host your wedding, gala, or other event in this metropolitan space with 1920s Art Deco vibes. As the SwaLaRue Events Venue Tour travels Downtown Houston, we’ve seen the Crystal […]

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The Dunlavy : Restaurant Turned Private Event Space with Gorgeous Scenery For this SwaLaRue Events venue tour, we are stepping away from the city venues of Downtown Houston and taking in the nature that surrounds The Dunlavy, located at 3422 Allen Parkway in Houston, Texas. The Dunlavy is a breakfast and lunch spot by day […]

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The Revaire : Original Charm with Luxurious Flaire Sandlwood Manor is the ultimate wedding and event venue located on a 27-Acre private estate. It has everything from sleeping rooms and entertainment inside a mansion as well as a luxe ballroom just oudside the mansions’ back door. In the SwaLaRue Venue Tours, we’ve been North twice, […]

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The Houston Museum of Fine Arts: A Different Way to Entertain Today we’re taking a trip to the museum district to take a look at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFAH) where corporate functions of various sizes and weddings seeking a non-traditional path come to host events. There are of course options that include a […]

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The Springs- Cypress : A Lavish Chateau The Springs Cypress is a unique castle tucked away in the forest trees of Northwest Houston. It offers a fairytale setting for events large and small with options both indoors and out. In the SwaLaRue Venue Tours, we’ve been North twice before and now we are headed to […]

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The Julia Ideson Library: More than just a place to read The Julia Ideson Library is a historic venue, named for the first head librarian for Houston Public Libraries, and served in that position for 40 years. So far in the SwaLaRue Events venue tours, we’ve been here, here and here. But what if I […]

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The Dukessa Houston: Galleria Area Gem The Dukessa Houston is an exquisite event venue located in the Houston Galleria Area. If you recall we’ve highlighted another venue near the Galleria previously. This event space is extremely versatile in that you can reimagine your room set up for a guest count ranging from 50-300 guests! They […]

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The Gallery Houston: Galleria Area Old-World Charm The Gallery Houston brings the French Mediterranean to the Houston Galleria Area. We’ve been to North Houston, Katy, The Museum District, and now it’s time for Uptown to take the stage. This venue provides options for large guest capacities both indoors and outdoors…with the parking spaces to match. […]

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Palm Royal Villa: Katy, Tx Tuscan Event Space Today we’re taking a trip out west to Katy, Tx for a look at The Palm Royal. This venue sits on 8-acres of land. If you recall we’ve visited other venues in Katy as well, but this one has it’s own exclusive appeal. This is an ideal […]

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Sandlewood Manor : A Luxury Event Space in Tomball, TX Sandlwood Manor is the ultimate wedding and event venue located on a 27-Acre private estate. It has everything from sleeping rooms and entertainment inside a mansion as well as a luxe ballroom just oudside the mansions’ back door. In the SwaLaRue Venue Tours, we’ve been […]