AvantGarden

As a lesbian couple looking to get married in Houston, we had several other queer couples recommend Avant Garden. We loved the idea because we both have history at the venue, growing up going to shows there and performing there in our 20s. Mariana really knows what she's doing and takes care of her couples. We had an aesthetic vision that was a little non traditional and a very non traditional ceremony, but that was no obstacle for Mariana and the team at Avant Garden. Our wedding went off without a hitch and was the most beautiful day of our lives! We catered with the taco truck which everyone loved, & Mariana found an incredible group of all women mariachi singers to serenade our guests during cocktail hour. I've never seen the venue more beautiful and it was surreal making such unforgettable new memories there. Mariana was always so respectful and welcoming of our ideas. Even the DJ the venue used was incredible and all of our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. For the most Montrose wedding ever, we cannot recommend Avant Garden enough. Couples are so taken care of and the venue covers so much more than other venues do, like flowers, dj, food, bar, dessert, decor, and there's room for couples to easily book other vendors like we did for our photo booth. And all of it one of the most affordable options we found in Houston! Thank you Mariana and Avant Garden for the best day of our lives!

Great atmosphere on wed. Nights

We celebrated our wedding at Avant Garden on Feb. 7th and everything was amazing! Mariana helped us plan everything from decor to dinner and drinks. The whole process was relaxed and she really took the time to take our vision and make it a reality. The whole staff at the venue was incredibly kind, helped us stay on schedule, and took care of us from start to finish. It was a dream. Thank you, Avant Garden!

You've gotta have you next date night here. The hubub of the speakeasy downstairs started the excitement and walking upstairs to the performance area was too much fun. Dimmly lit, a little cold (on a winter night), and character oozing from the walls. AvantGarden feels like stepping back in time. The performance was captivating. The entire show existed in this fantastic balance of sexy, artistic and comedic. 10/10 would go again. Oh and they had NA beverages, if that's your thing

MONTROSE STAPLE! Houston Institution. Love Avant!! 7 stars!!