Galveston Island Weddings
Settings As Unique As Your Love Story
Plan your wedding on 242 acres of tropical Gulf beauty, ideal for intimate or grand ceremonies. Our sophisticated ballrooms, luxurious accommodations, and unique wedding venues craft a memorable tropical atmosphere.
Moody Gardens provides several ways to make your special day as unique as your love story. A diverse range of options allow you to choose from island casual or romantic rainforest to a formal ballroom as intimate or large in scale as you'd like. We offer the amenities, service and exceptional staff to ensure all the details are tended to make your wedding day everything you dreamed it could be.
Weddings and Social Events at Moody Gardens require a day-of Event Planner.
Contact our Senior Sales Manager Kim Conner at 409-683-4412.
Romantic Rendezvous: Rainforest Pyramid
Recite your vows amidst the beautiful flora and fauna of the rainforests of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Happily Ever After begins with a dream reception just steps away.
Making Waves: Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
Let your love set sail on a romantic cruise with breathtaking views of Galveston Bay as beautiful as your love.
Aquatic Amore: Aquarium Pyramid
Celebrate your love in seaside tranquility in the midst of penguins, seals, tropical fish and more. Can you imagine a more unique way to take the plunge?
Elegant Sparkle: Moody Gardens Ballroom
From the chandeliers to the table settings and menu, your event will be as exquisite as it should be on this very special day.
Iconic Vows and Views: Viewfinders Terrace
Breathtaking views of the Moody Gardens Pyramids and Galveston Bay create the scene for your cherished memories. Share this with your loved ones as you begin the next chapter of your love story.
Gulf Coast Event Services
Ensuring Your Special Day is a Success
At Moody Gardens Hotel, we have designed our Gulf Coast event services with success in mind. Covering everything from room rentals to AV equipment to crafting the perfect menu, our expertly executed services ensure every detail is covered, whether you’re planning an intimate cocktail party or a grand wedding reception. We provide complimentary Wi-Fi access in all meeting rooms and guest rooms. The Convention Center offers parking for up to 1,000 cars. Please note: Room rentals are based on actual guest room pick-up and food and beverage revenue. Any last-minute changes in room set-ups may result in an additional labor charge.
Galveston Catering & Banquets
The Perfect Menu for Your Event
Our professional Galveston sales and catering staff offer expert service for all types of gatherings, whether you are planning a corporate luncheon or a grand wedding reception. Choose from any of our diverse catering menus, or personalize a menu to suit your tastes. Please note: Buffets have a 50 guest minimum. All food and beverage must be provided by Moody Gardens Hotel. Likewise, all catered food and beverage must be consumed on the premises. When booking our Galveston reception halls or outdoor spaces, consider the following menus for your event.
View Our Floor Plans
Moody Gardens has 103,000 square feet of event space. A wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces allow you to have an Island Wedding as unique as love story. From the beach to ballroom, allow us to help you choose the venue best suited to start the next chapter of your story.
Plan An Event
Our creative Galveston event planners are dedicated to ensuring your special day is everything you imagined, whether it's an elopement, smaller intimate reception or the grandest wedding and reception. Contact us today to start planning and one of our staff members will be in touch about your Moody Gardens event soon.
Weddings and Social Events at Moody Gardens require a day-of Event Planner.
Contact our Senior Sales Manager Kim Conner at 409-683-4412.
Refresh & Rejuvinate During Your Stay
Be sure to enjoy a visit to our spa and fitness center. Refresh, rejuvenate and relax with a wide selection of treatments. Our Galveston spa resort also caters to groups and couples, as well as local patrons.
Reserve a treatment at our Galveston spa by calling 409-683-4440 to schedule your next appointment. Please provide any special requests in advance.
Hours of Operation:
Daily: 9AM - 5PM