Ashton Gardens North Houston by Walters Wedding Estates

e you costs. I chose to go with multiple outside vendors (photography, bakery, paperie) because it was much cheaper that way. For floral, they also offer a stipend and it can lead you to think that it will cover most of the costs but if you want anything other than minimal fake flowers you will go above their floral stipend.  The planner was ok - she was helpful but much less helpful than I expected. We had Sydney and she would sometimes take days or weeks to respond which ended up making the process more stressful to plan, so in that sense it was not ideal. She was organized and was knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions. Overall, I'm glad I'm having my wedding at the venue but wish I could have changed a few things, mostly the lack of communication from the planner.

dney is very informative and helpful, I’ve had zero issues since booking our venue. I cannot wait for our big day here soon! 

because that was the color of the chairs, including linens, hundreds of pillar candles, and florals. They “upgraded” them to tacky, clear plastic chairs with no padding that take away from the character of the reception hall for which we booked the venue. When we communicated frustration in such a large last second change, with insufficient time to find another solution as the contract specifically forbids bringing in external seating , the district event coordinator quoted the contract at us and their “right to change the facilities as they see fit” and stated they “looked forward to offering beautiful service” or similar corporate jargon, but no effort at all to suggest a resolution. Based on this logic, the venue can change their color scheme, flooring, cover the windows, remove the pews in the chapel etc, with no sufficient advisement to those already under contract that have a reasonable expectation that they signed said contract based on interest of a particular venue aesthetic. you signed said contract with certain expectations, and they truly do not care if you are satisfied because they already have your money. They will do what they want. You are a number to them. As my wedding hasn’t yet occurred I’m happy to update this review should the matter of seating be resolved.

tand. After that, however, we were handed off to two different planners, and on the day of the wedding we were assigned yet another new person. Thankfully, the day-of planner did a phenomenal job, especially considering she was brought in last minute. One major issue was that the cross we had paid for was never placed on the altar. I had to point this out to the planner on the day of the wedding, which added unnecessary stress. Another nuisance was that the tablecloths were extremely wrinkled. I had communicated this concern to the planners beforehand, and for the amount of money spent, I expected the linens to be properly ironed. On the day of the wedding, the planner was able to have the main tables—the dessert table and the bride and groom table—ironed, but the fact that this had to be addressed at the last minute was disappointing. Another challenge was the venue’s rigid scheduling. The hours are fixed: five hours before the ceremony and five hours after. For example, with a 4 p.m. ceremony, our access began at 11 a.m., and everything had to end by 9 p.m. In my experience, wedding receptions usually last much later, so we ended up having to purchase additional venue hours as well as extra DJ time—costs that add up quickly. I would have preferred more flexibility from the venue. I didn’t need five hours before the ceremony; our florals weren’t even set up until 1 p.m. Ideally, we could have arrived at 1 instead of 11, and those two unused hours could have been applied to the end of the evening, saving us from paying extra. Additionally, the water from the venue’s dispenser was unpleasant and undrinkable. I had to request bottled water, which the day-of planner thankfully provided. In the end, I felt that for the amount of money we invested, the service and overall experience did not meet expectations.

ad wedding planner for the venue was very unresponsive before and after the wedding and extremely hard to reach. We did not hire her as our planner, but she was still responsible for the setup. She almost never answered calls, rarely returned voicemails, and responded to emails very slowly. Our biggest complaint is that we received only half of our deposit back without any explanation of the cost. When we contacted the wedding planner (apparently the key person you should be in touch with after signing contracts with them), she said it was because one of our guests’ children broke a baluster on the stairwell, requiring repair the next morning before another wedding. We apologized for the inconvenience and requested evidence or a repair receipt to understand how a baluster cost $475 to fix. She said she would check and get back to us, but we were again ignored despite follow-ups by phone and email. One of our guests who was seated near the stairwell saw what happened. They found it hard to believe a 6-year-old could break a baluster under parental supervision. The baluster appeared already loose, and it fell near guests’ dining tables, which was a safety hazard and could have hit someone. We understand this is ultimately hearsay, so we are not insisting that it’s the venue’s fault, and only asking for justification for the $475 charge. We also contacted the venue’s finance department, but again received no response. This has been a very disappointing experience since August. The venue needs to know that treating your customers this way is unacceptable. We caution others considering this venue to be aware and avoid going through similar issues.

d coordinating, but if you book them I recommend going with the absolute bare minimum number of guests, not who you think will come. They over charged me, did not refund me for extra guests that I’d paid for (paid for 80, final headcount was 65). They said they’d “stock the bar and cook for 80 regardless”…I had maybe 40 show up to my reception and there was definitely not enough food for 80 people. On top of that, did not give me my whole security deposit back with no explanation as to why. They do force you to use their catering and have some form of beverage package, so keep that in mind. I had a fairly small wedding so it wasn’t a big deal, just because they say they can fit up to so many guests, I would say to have a good dance floor and everything, I’d cut it off at 100 guests. 65 was like the perfect size in my opinion

remony and reception went smoothly. We could not have asked for a better day for our wedding. Everyone had a great time and it will always be an unforgettable.

hat to expect for each meeting. Before every meeting, she sends helpful info so we feel prepared, and afterwards, she follows up with next steps and important reminders. We’re so thankful for her guidance and can’t wait to see everything come together on our big day!

ect for our spring wedding. I am so glad we chose Ashton Gardens North!!!

month and we have no stress. Our wedding planning process has been smooth and the wedding planner Sydney is extremely detailed and professional. Book your venue here, you will not regret it! Thankful ✨

ner) was a breath of fresh air whenever I was feeling overwhelmed. The food was also SO delicious, including the cake, which we had made in-house. Our wedding vision became a reality at Ashton Gardens North Houston!

anner, Sydney and event coordinator, Mariah! We gave Sydney and Mariah a 5++ review!!! Sydney has been so patient and professional to answer all our questions in different stages and meet our needs! When we were undecided and asked for her opinions, she gave us professional advice and guided us in a gentle way. As Asians, we don’t like American Buttercream as our wedding cake icing. Sydney helped us negotiate with Jenny Layne Bakery to use Swiss Meringue Buttercream instead. We wanted a specific way of folding napkins, and she made it happen for us! She tried her best to schedule the wedding rehearsal that fitted the times our family and wedding party flew in from overseas. She taught us all necessary steps for the actual wedding ceremony, which calmed our nerves. A few days before the wedding, we were still changing our seating plan. Sydney still accommodated our requests. On the wedding day, both Sydney and Mariah were able to keep us on track of time despite our packed schedule (because we added a Chinese traditional tea ceremony) and everything went really well! With Sydney and Mariah’s help, we got a “perfect wedding”! The chapel and reception are beautiful. Our guests loved the food (we had the Elite Package buffet style). All desserts were so tasty that they were gone well before the ending time. All our family and guests said our wedding was intimate and fun. Meanwhile, we want to point out some areas of improvement. First, during our venue visit meeting, the sales representative Tara told us that if we don’t use the $250 Suit & Tux credit, $200 would be refunded back to us. We made our decisions of tailoring a new tux based on this piece of information. However, we were told subsequently that we were supposed to notify them beforehand. This was not communicated to us and we ended up wasting those credits. Second, we originally contracted for 50 guests. Later on, when we were asked about the expected headcount, we replied 120-130. We thought that the final headcount needed to be finalized one month before the wedding and the difference would be paid at that time. We did not notice that the difference of headcount was added in our second and third instalments. We had fewer guests at the end. Although we received the refund back, we did not like to pay the extra in advance. Third, we ordered Smoked Brisket Slider as our late night snack, but our guests said they somewhat tasked like pork burgers.

wedding and Sydney made sure it ran smoothly. The food was great. Lots of people who attended have told me it is the best wedding food they have ever had. The bartenders friendly. The cake was AMAZING. Florals were done perfectly. I really cannot express how much I appreciate Sydney and the team she put together to make sure our wedding was amazing. I haven't seen the photos yet, but the photographers were very efficient. I would 110% recommend Ashton Gardens North. The only issue I had was that I was not the biggest fan of the DJ the venue uses. My fiancé and I spent a lot of time selecting music for the ceremony and reception. The ceremony went well but the reception had issues. We updated our music for the reception a few days before the wedding and based on what he played I could tell that he did not notice this. He also made personal decisions on what to play when we specifically selected music. A few songs we specifically requested were remixed to the point the song wasn't really played. If you are a person who really likes music and is particular about it, I would be more clear in how you communicate with this DJ. We did not communicate a lot about wanting him to just play our music. It is a little annoying to have the groom request a song and the DJ say, "I think that would ruin the vibe." It is our wedding, if we ask for a song, I don't think there should be pushback. So, if you go with this venue, I would be really specific and clear with the DJ or use a different one.

erstand our vision and helped bring it to life in ways we hadn’t even imagined. Every detail, big or small, was handled with professionalism and grace, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.

ns quickly and thoroughly, always making sure we feel confident and reassured throughout the process. Her organizational skills are incredible—nothing ever slips through the cracks with her! What really sets Sydney apart is how deeply she listens to our ideas, concerns, and vision. No detail is too small, and she goes above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding is exactly how we imagined it. Whether it's discussing seating arrangements, choosing vendors, or deciding on decor, she walks us through each step with patience and care. She has truly taken so much of the stress off our shoulders, and now we can focus on being excited about our big day instead of overwhelmed by the details. Knowing that everything is in such capable hands has given us a new level of peace and excitement for our wedding. We can’t thank her enough!

f. Our photographer Tristan was fun and easy to work with and captured our wedding beautifully. We got to take pictures with all our family and friends that day. Everyone enjoyed the DJ, Roy a.k.a. DJ Royale, he really knows how to work a crowd! Overall, if you would like an easy all inclusive wedding that everyone is going to continue to talk about for years to come. Do your wedding at Ashton Gardens! Oh yeah, the food was good too, and everyone LOVEEEED the drinks.

staff have been helpful and timely with all of their responses. The vendors affiliated with them are vetted and have been worth the money. The actual venue has great “bones” and is easy to decorate and make it look classy and beautiful. We greatly appreciated the venue because me and my fiancé are not “rustic” people and this location worked well with our theme (modern classic bridgerton). I would recommend this place and company 100%!

tions at this venue and we have zero regrets. Everyone keeps asking me how wedding is going and I almost feel guilty thinking about how easy it has been… the venue is incredible. I’ve visited 3 times while planning and have felt at ease every time. There’s a really nice natural flow to the space. In addition, Sydney has been invaluable to us as a planner - she’s responsive, very organized, and seems genuinely interested in us as a couple and how our wedding will go big picture. Very grateful to have found this gem of a venue!

g Music loves to play at this Venue!

. They have (in my opinion) plans and packages for every budget. The best part - the wedding planners. More specifically - Sydney. I've recently had the pleasure of having her assigned to me as my wedding planner and I cannot rave about her enough. Not only is she incredibly sweet and welcoming, but she is also exceptionally organized and detail-oriented. Her helpful suggestions and creative ideas have honestly brought my vision to life. Sydney has gone above and beyond to ensure that everything goes smoothly, taking the time to listen to my ideas and concerns (all while providing her expert guidance). Her ability to make the planning process enjoyable rather than overwhelming has been invaluable to me. I genuinely feel like I have someone in my corner who cares about making my wedding day special. I can't recommend her enough. Sydney is an absolute GEM! Ashton Gardens North (and its brides) are lucky to have her! :)

hanks to Andrea for helping me plan my wedding and for it to go smoothly.

ht choice, highly recommend, the Wedding planner ( Madison) has been great through out the entire process step by step with several in person meetings at the venue and online virtual meetings as well. Could not be any happier with this experience. And very flexible on making last minute changes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for everything Madison will be recommending

wanted a venue with all inclusive packages and it was perfect, We didn’t want a venue where you have to hire different vendors for each service needed, that is just to much of a hassle, Ashton Gardens pretty much takes care of everything and they offer different packages depending on your budget… and you get your very own Wedding Planner / Coordinator We were assigned ( Madison ) and she was lovely she helped and guided us through every step of the way, highly recommend. Thank You Madison for all of your help, Will be recommending to all my friends and family.

ht choice, highly recommend, the Wedding planner ( Madison) has been great through out the entire process step by step with several in person meetings at the venue and online virtual meetings as well. Could not be any happier with this experience. And very flexible on making last minute changes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for everything Madison will be recommending

the things you need such as a DJ, 9-hr photography, florists, cake, catering, 3 hours of open bar etc. All I need to worry about is to get my own make up artist. The North Houston venue is so beautiful, I love all the big windows, the chapel is also very beautiful too. Shout out to my planner Madison for always being there for me to answer all my questions, and keeping us on the right track.

and talking with Ashley Olsen, I knew I found my wedding venue. They provide SO much for the wedding which has made my life so much easier. I am very pleased the planning services, they have been the best!

organ hooked us up with a great deal and rate, Andrea helped us plan the most perfect day and listened to our needs every step of the way, and Janeen and Sydney executed our wedding day flawlessly. I never was concerned, I never felt nervous that something was missing, they took care of everything from the beginning to the end. We could not have asked for a better experience or team of professionals to work with. We will forever recommend the team at Ashton Gardens North!!! BONUS: They were incredibly LGBTQ+ friendly and accommodated all our crazy ideas and wishes :)

sked for a more beautiful venue or more wonderful staff!

esponsiveness and organizational skills are invaluable. The venue itself is stunning, with plenty of natural lighting, making it perfect for any season. The chapel is especially beautiful and is a personal favorite!

day, but they handled it like champs. Andrea's expert guidance, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients made our wedding and reception feel effortless and perfect. Every detail was attended to. The facilities were gorgeous and our guests were so impressed. Everyone had the best time. Our most sincere thanks to Andrea and the Ashton Gardens team.

y made my wedding planning go by so smooth. Especially being a dual military couple, I couldn’t thank them enough for making my whole wedding process as easy as possible. They are a literal dream team!!! Thank you so so much.

is process! I can't say enough good things about this venue and the staff!

ing. It was so easy talking to everyone and making the special day happen <3

elegant reception space with chandeliers, large windows, and a sweeping staircase for our grand entrance. Fit 160 people comfortably, but would not recommend more. Food was okay, but nothing to rave about. Would recommend, but lower rating due to individuals we were assigned to work with that did not perform their assigned tasks appropriately. [[[Venue Coordinator: Sheilah, 0/5]]] The largest source of our stress throughout this entire process. Consistently provided incorrect information, did not prepare prior to our scheduled meetings and was therefore actively playing catchup, and did not coordinate or respond well to our outside vendors and wedding planner. She had a Master Document for vendors through the venue. We asked her to update this prior to the wedding and she declined, saying she would refer to my Day of Wedding Book instead. However, she was not present 99% of the wedding day, and the vendors continued to go off her incorrect document the entire day. [[[Day of Venue Coordinator: Jackie, 5/5]]] Enjoyable to work with. Did her best with the information she was given by Sheilah. From my understanding, she was to work in tandem with Sheilah the day of our wedding, so not sure why everything was dumped on her. [[[Florals: The Design Haus Houston, 4/5]]] Loved the end result of the florals. Really enjoyed Cortnie’s energy and working with her. What was designed at the venue was not precisely what was included in the proposal, so I would have appreciated a heads up, but everything definitely fit with the vibe and the vision. [[[Bakery: Jenny Layne Bakery, 4/5]]] Both the red velvet grooms’ cake and strawberry champagne bridal cake were super yummy – we received numerous compliments on them both. Bridal cake was just pinker than the reference picture indicated, and the trees on the groom’s came out more corny than elegant forest. [[[DJ: CoHost Entertainment, Paul, 2/5]]] Had our phone meeting prior to wedding, where we discussed our preferences and expectations. Emailed our Day of Wedding Book to all our vendors at 3 different stages of wedding planning, including Paul. 2 minutes prior to our grand entrance, Paul still seemed unaware of our first dances. After he was verbally alerted to the song breakdown and timing in person and stating he would refer to the wedding book he already had, Paul still started our first dance song at the wrong place. As we had paid $700 for choreographed dance lessons, this completely ruined the routine we had been practicing for 6 weeks, and we were forced to ad lib the entire thing. In addition, my name is spelled incorrectly on all of the wedding booth pictures that the entertainment team set up, and cannot be changed. My guests will forever have pictures with the incorrect name included. On the good side, Paul played our requested playlist throughout the reception. He drove us safely from our wedding venue to our after party in a white Rolls Royce, which was our preferred exit vehicle. In general, do not recommend. [[[Lyons Paperie, 5/5]]] Linda managed to design whimsical yet elegant invitations and signage for all stages of our wedding. She took our theme and ran with it, and went above and beyond in her responses and suggestions. Her magical creations set the tone for our entire wedding, and we love this woman!

happy to celebrate our big day here! The staff is fantastic and really kept us in line for planning and day of coordination. Sheilah W was our coordinator and we were so lucky to have her! She is amazing and our day wouldn't have been possible without her!