Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center
Set on Galveston Island, Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center is a modern resort hosting elegant weddings both indoors and outdoors.
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center is a resort destination wedding venue in Galveston, United States, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$22,000 (our estimate).
About Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center
Set on Galveston Island, Moody Gardens Hotel Spa and Convention Center is a modern resort hosting elegant weddings both indoors and outdoors.
The property offers meeting and banquet event space, in-house catering, on-site parking and 22 room types, most sleeping up to 4 guests, from King Rooms with Island View to Queen Rooms with Pyramid or Bayou views.
Weddings here require a planner and a minimum of 50 guests, with all food and beverage handled by the resort's own kitchen (outside caterers are not permitted).
Galveston's GLS airport is around 15 minutes away by our estimate, and pricing is estimated at roughly 85 to 175 USD per head depending on your selections.
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Wonderful experience at the hotel. The room was nice and clean upon arrival. We had one hiccup with the air but they were quick to fix it. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Jessica Green · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 22 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$22,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$185 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Planner required
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GLS, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Island, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
Venue highlights
- Island setting in Galveston with both indoor and outdoor ceremony options
- Meeting and banquet event space with a 50-guest minimum
- In-house catering only: external caterers are not allowed
- 22 room types listed, including accessible rooms and roll-in shower options
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GLS · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into GLS.
- Direct line
- (409) 741-8484
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the resort hosts both indoor and outdoor events.
Is there a minimum guest count?+
Yes, weddings require a minimum of 50 guests.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No. Catering is in-house only and external caterers are not permitted.
Do we need a wedding planner?+
Yes, a planner is required for weddings at this venue.
What accommodation is available for our guests?+
There are 22 listed room types, including King and Queen rooms with Island, Pyramid or Bayou views, rooms with sleeper sofas and accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Most sleep up to 4 guests, while several accessible King rooms sleep 2.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Smallest party taken: 50 guests
“Wedding buffets require a 50 guest minimum.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRoom types: 22 listed
“King Room - Island View”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Join your union together under the sky or stars in an enchanting, romantic setting that creates the perfect backdrop for your special day.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“All wedding food and beverage must be provided by Moody Gardens Hotel and consumed on property.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“All wedding food and beverage must be provided by Moody Gardens Hotel and consumed on property.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedPlanner required: Yes
“Weddings and Social Events at Moody Gardens require a day-of Event Planner.”
Read the source for planner requiredParking: Yes
“The Convention Center offers parking for up to 1,000 cars.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“A wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces allow you to have an Island Wedding as unique as love story.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Island, modern, elegant
“This island resort uniquely accommodates large conferences, weddings and social events as well as being the romantic escape and family destination where special memories are created.”
Read the source for setting