My husband and I had our wedding at AvantGarden at the end of October 2025. After touring quite a few options in Houston, we knew that Mariana and her team were the ones we wanted to help us plan our big day.
Mariana was very communicative throughout the entire process and has weddings down to an art. She has an endless list of local connections and trust us when we say to listen to her on the food and cake because people have not stopped raving about both months later.
We had use of the entire venue from top to bottom and while we designed our own centerpieces, the team set everything up exactly as we had envisioned, incorporating the perfect floral shades and designs to give our wedding a classy gothic feel rather than turning it into a Halloween party that happens to have a wedding.
We opted for mock-tails and non-alcoholic drinks and they were a big hit with us and our guests. The food truck on site was amazing as was the cake Mariana helped us order.
The entire night went so smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a single item and got to really enjoy our wedding and time with our guests. There aren’t enough words to express just how wonderful everything was and we cannot imagine how our day might have gone had we chosen any other venue. Truly a perfect experience.
MARRSHUN
A classic if you're an independent artist or an upcoming entrepreneur and you're looking for a venue, possibly to have an event or to network on a Wednesday or Thursday. Well looks like it used to be an old house or like it comes off the movie charmed or something. Well it is H-Town charm. A lot of humble beginnings happens here for a lot of Houston's taste makers. The owner very well. Appreced for this respected flutter's around inconspicuously as she blends in. If you make impression she will contact you or maybe even elaborate it. She supports the community in ways go on spoken and advocate and Ally of the Arts. Avant's garden is truly indeed that gem. My favorite night is Wednesday. You can find all the '90s hits from local hopping DJs casually. Pull up and give a vibe now. A DJ on the first floor, a DJ on the second floor and one outside on the patio when I tell you. In the summertime vibes, Wednesdays and Thursdays now in the winter. Depending if the weather permits it could be a turn up. I would say perfect for after the date if you like him- her.
Jahrel Pickens
Friday nights at 9pm I play keys for the Maurice Hernandez (sax) trio. There is no cover charge and we are on the back patio weather permitting, otherwise inside downstairs. The long time running burlesque show is upstairs at 8pm & 10pm.
Angel Cortes
Biast Bubl Of Superfishl Trubld Spawn...
Kimia N
Burlesque night was incredible!
QTdoggie #dontforgetthecds
Came in on December 3rd to see the open mic but it wasn't even going and anyone who decided to stay and watch the musicians would have to watch them play in the very small down stairs room. Spent almost 30 dollars on to drink with the cheapest of the cheap taquila ypu could get. This place was a fun place to go to a while back bit not anymore
Beautiful By Butterfly
The bartender was amazing. The interior was cozy and comfy. The patio was everything
Kionna K
We had our wedding reception at Avant Garden at the end of May, and honestly, it was everything we wanted. The venue is so beautiful—tucked away in this dreamy little garden that feels cozy and inviting. It had the exact vibe we were going for… nothing stuffy, just a gorgeous space to celebrate with the people we love dearly.
Mariana was amazing and made the whole planning process super easy and she was there the day of to help out. We skipped a lot of the usual formalities, and everything still flowed perfectly. We did our dances right at the beginning and kept the cake cutting private, which meant the rest of the night was wide open for dancing and actually enjoying the party.
It was a little warm at first (which we had anticipated- welcome to May in Houston), but once the sun went down it felt great, and guests were able to pop inside to cool off if they needed. The food truck was a huge hit and matched the chill, fun vibe of the night.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had. It felt exactly like us—close, beautiful, and full of good energy. We literally danced all night.
The only downside is the parking. We were advised to offer valet and I’m so glad we did—it took all the stress off our guests, and the valet team did a great job. We gave everyone a heads-up beforehand, so it ended up being no big deal.
Overall, it was an amazing night. I can't stop raving about the garden either. I'm obsessed! Truly the perfect spot for our reception, and we’d absolutely host another event here again.
Melissa Nolan
Lovely place!!!! Great outdoor area, awesome service and drink selection! I’ll be back!!
I held my wedding reception here, and I would 100% recommend it - it's a gorgeous venue, and our guests are still talking about how delicious the tacos were. Mariana took care of everything and her team is a well-oiled machine!
Connor
Everything about AvantGarden is magical!! Mariana and her team are so thoughtful and made our wedding planning/party such a wonderful experience. They are extremely professional and made everything perfect even down to the smallest details. Mariana also gave me a lot of freedom when it came to decor, theme, and all around vibes. It’s not like you really have to do much because the venue itself is beautiful and everything we were looking for. You also have the ability to customize your wedding package to fit your needs/budget. 1000000/10 recommend
Keith Smith
Great Vibe
Stephanie Martin
Fun eclectic bar in an old house.
Chad Wesselkamper
Monday night Jazz jam is the best in Houston. Never mess it it. Every Monday night from 9:30pm-12am.
There is no other place to celebrate your most important day! Highly recommend🤩
My husband and I had our wedding at AvantGarden at the end of October 2025. After touring quite a few options in Houston, we knew that Mariana and her team were the ones we wanted to help us plan our big day.
Mariana was very communicative throughout the entire process and has weddings down to an art. She has an endless list of local connections and trust us when we say to listen to her on the food and cake because people have not stopped raving about both months later.
We had use of the entire venue from top to bottom and while we designed our own centerpieces, the team set everything up exactly as we had envisioned, incorporating the perfect floral shades and designs to give our wedding a classy gothic feel rather than turning it into a Halloween party that happens to have a wedding.
We opted for mock-tails and non-alcoholic drinks and they were a big hit with us and our guests. The food truck on site was amazing as was the cake Mariana helped us order.
The entire night went so smoothly and we didn’t have to worry about a single item and got to really enjoy our wedding and time with our guests. There aren’t enough words to express just how wonderful everything was and we cannot imagine how our day might have gone had we chosen any other venue. Truly a perfect experience.
A classic if you're an independent artist or an upcoming entrepreneur and you're looking for a venue, possibly to have an event or to network on a Wednesday or Thursday. Well looks like it used to be an old house or like it comes off the movie charmed or something. Well it is H-Town charm. A lot of humble beginnings happens here for a lot of Houston's taste makers. The owner very well. Appreced for this respected flutter's around inconspicuously as she blends in. If you make impression she will contact you or maybe even elaborate it. She supports the community in ways go on spoken and advocate and Ally of the Arts. Avant's garden is truly indeed that gem. My favorite night is Wednesday. You can find all the '90s hits from local hopping DJs casually. Pull up and give a vibe now. A DJ on the first floor, a DJ on the second floor and one outside on the patio when I tell you. In the summertime vibes, Wednesdays and Thursdays now in the winter. Depending if the weather permits it could be a turn up. I would say perfect for after the date if you like him- her.
Friday nights at 9pm I play keys for the Maurice Hernandez (sax) trio. There is no cover charge and we are on the back patio weather permitting, otherwise inside downstairs. The long time running burlesque show is upstairs at 8pm & 10pm.
Biast Bubl Of Superfishl Trubld Spawn...
Burlesque night was incredible!
Came in on December 3rd to see the open mic but it wasn't even going and anyone who decided to stay and watch the musicians would have to watch them play in the very small down stairs room. Spent almost 30 dollars on to drink with the cheapest of the cheap taquila ypu could get. This place was a fun place to go to a while back bit not anymore
The bartender was amazing. The interior was cozy and comfy. The patio was everything
We had our wedding reception at Avant Garden at the end of May, and honestly, it was everything we wanted. The venue is so beautiful—tucked away in this dreamy little garden that feels cozy and inviting. It had the exact vibe we were going for… nothing stuffy, just a gorgeous space to celebrate with the people we love dearly.
Mariana was amazing and made the whole planning process super easy and she was there the day of to help out. We skipped a lot of the usual formalities, and everything still flowed perfectly. We did our dances right at the beginning and kept the cake cutting private, which meant the rest of the night was wide open for dancing and actually enjoying the party.
It was a little warm at first (which we had anticipated- welcome to May in Houston), but once the sun went down it felt great, and guests were able to pop inside to cool off if they needed. The food truck was a huge hit and matched the chill, fun vibe of the night.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had. It felt exactly like us—close, beautiful, and full of good energy. We literally danced all night.
The only downside is the parking. We were advised to offer valet and I’m so glad we did—it took all the stress off our guests, and the valet team did a great job. We gave everyone a heads-up beforehand, so it ended up being no big deal.
Overall, it was an amazing night. I can't stop raving about the garden either. I'm obsessed! Truly the perfect spot for our reception, and we’d absolutely host another event here again.
Lovely place!!!! Great outdoor area, awesome service and drink selection! I’ll be back!!
Restaurantji Recommends
I held my wedding reception here, and I would 100% recommend it - it's a gorgeous venue, and our guests are still talking about how delicious the tacos were. Mariana took care of everything and her team is a well-oiled machine!
Everything about AvantGarden is magical!! Mariana and her team are so thoughtful and made our wedding planning/party such a wonderful experience. They are extremely professional and made everything perfect even down to the smallest details. Mariana also gave me a lot of freedom when it came to decor, theme, and all around vibes. It’s not like you really have to do much because the venue itself is beautiful and everything we were looking for. You also have the ability to customize your wedding package to fit your needs/budget. 1000000/10 recommend
Great Vibe
Fun eclectic bar in an old house.
Monday night Jazz jam is the best in Houston. Never mess it it. Every Monday night from 9:30pm-12am.
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