Imagine… your shared enthusiasm for life has brought you together. A peaceful easy feeling so pure you know this love is real. Beautiful sunset melting over blue water like a scoop of rainbow sherbet. Two spirits free to fly on their own come together as one soul radiating love over the Gulf Coast.
Your wedding should be as unique as your love for each other… romantic, beautiful, and timeless. Galveston offers many charming and delightful venues to celebrate the union of your hearts. Whether you are looking for simple elegance, historic charm, urban chic, or a fanciful flutter theme the island has it all.
Love has set sail on the historic 1877 Elissa at The Texas Seaport Museum resting along the Galveston Harbor. Your ceremony can be at the Captain’s Wheel with up to 150 guests on board honoring your special moment. Enjoy a catered champagne and hor dorves on the ship following a romantic reception dockside with dancing inside the Museum. The Elissa ship has endured the winds of time for over a century and so will your love.
Moody Gardens has it all for an original wedding location… butterflies dancing in the air, penguins nurturing each other, monkeys swinging to and fro. Are you one with Mother Nature and wanting to share your wedding vows in an imaginative, organic environment? Moody Gardens has a variety of options for you to choose from at their hotel and attractions center. An herb garden filled with butterflies…Aquarium Pyramid flowing with sea life… Rainforest Pyramid abundant with tropical spirit. Customer service and personal attention to fulfill your every wedding fantasy, Moody Gardens does it four diamond style with full catering and first class lodging available.
Dreaming of a more chic and uptown feel for your wedding? The Rooftop Garden on top of the historic Tremont Hotel is exactly what you are searching for. Panoramic view of the island, the Strand, and the setting sun over the harbor is waiting for you in the historic district of Galveston. Romance in the heart of the city is their gift to you.
Historic charm in a tropical setting, The Mermaid and Dolphin Bed & Breakfast located in 1866 Texas Summer Governor’s Mansion offers a complete wedding package. Intimate, private and exceptionally elegant. Enjoy your ceremony in their Queen of the Gulf chapel, gazebo surrounded by botanical gardens or inside the fully restored Mansion. Reception to follow in the Grand Ballroom or among the romantic gardens. The Mermaid and Dolphin is a luxury resort with a comfortable laid-back island attitude.
So you just want to put your toes in the sand, look into each others eyes and say “I do”, then The Wedding Chapel has the Shells & Bells package for you. They offer many options from a sunrise or sunset service on the beach to their enchanting chapel located minutes from the water. Enjoy romance at it’s finest with a bridal changing room overlooking the Gulf, a horse and carriage ride to the shore followed by a catered reception in their parlor room or garden area.
Wish you had a wedding fairy to assist you with all the details of your upcoming Galveston Island wedding? Happy Pretty You! Reiki Salon & Spa offers complete wedding planning, bridal hair, portrait makeup, bridal showers, and spa parties. Passionate about ensuring that every moment is filled with joy and ease to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve on your special day. Annie Willow of Happy Pretty You! is your personal bridal assistant and will set your inner beauty free as you enjoy the coastal wedding of your dreams!
Head to Footsies, a unique boutique favored by the locals and tourists alike offers a delightful collection of tropical wear from casual to formal. Gentlemen can enjoy the lounge area with leather recliners and tv while ladies shop for the perfect outfit and accessories for their vacation and wedding attire. Located in the historic Strand area with a wide range of quality fashions at affordable prices make Head to Footsies a shopping mecca for your island wedding.
In addition to world class hotels there are other delightful options available for the lodging needs of you and your wedding guests. Casa del Mar Beachfront Condos offers beautiful condominiums with a Gulf View. Sand n Sea Realty has over 140 beach houses available on the beach, bay and canal areas of the island.
Creative Photography by Manny Chan will photograph every moment of your special day from the pre-wedding preparations to the ceremony and reception. With over 20 years experience filming Galveston weddings you can feel confident that Manny will capture the sparkling romance you are celebrating providing you with beautiful memories to enjoy forever.
Galveston Island is a romantic tropical oasis abundant with excitement, magic, and nature making it the ultimate coastal destination to celebrate your upcoming nuptials. Several unique venues, first class accommodations, and amazing wedding vendors to serve your every need is why Galveston is the perfect bridal location. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for and the time is now to escape into the Gulf Coast wedding of your dreams on Galveston Island.
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