Nouveau Antique Art Venue

Unique and Affordable Reception Venue

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.9

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I could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. The space is beautiful! Clark, the manager, and his staff took care of pretty much everything except for the food and the cake, but he was there at the venue to help the other vendors get set up as we were getting ready for the ceremony. We couldn’t believe the price for the value and are so so happy with how everything turned out.

Allie B.

5.0

Had a phenomenal experience working with Clark and his team from start to finish. The venue is amazing and beautiful! Our guests absolutely loved the setting.

Perry W.

5.0

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Nouveau Antique Art Venue is a charming and affordable wedding venue in Houston, TX, where couples can host weddings and other special occasions. Conveniently located on Main Street across from Midtown Park, this unique property provides easy access to local amenities and offers couples the ideal blend of style and affordability. Nouveau Antique Art Venue caters to weddings with up to 200 attendees. Decorated from floor to ceiling with antiques, stained glass art, and over 300 Tiffany-style lamps, the property manages to combine a rustic appeal and timeless elegance to create a wonderful post-modern industrial vibe. The comfortable furniture, soft lighting, and vintage decor add to the overall aesthetic, which lends itself perfectly to ceremonies and wedding photos. Alternatively, couples can exchange vows outdoors in the newly redeveloped Midtown Park across the street before returning to Nouveau Venue for a cocktail reception and wedding dinner. Nouveau Antique Art Venue offers a range of services that couples can customize as they see fit. The team prides themselves on providing a blank canvas where couples can create their dream wedding. They offer an all-inclusive service and provide one base price for everything, including alcohol. Setup, cleanup, linens, and staffing are all included as standard, and there is plenty of parking onsite for guests. There is also a large dance floor where guests can strut their stuff, a sound system and projector for speeches and music, and outside vendors are welcome. This delightful property also features lovely boutique get-ready rooms for the wedding couple, facilities for disabled guests, and free WiFi throughout. The dedicated wedding team prides themselves on providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and guests are sure to be impressed by the clean and well-presented space.

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Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

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Ballroom

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Bar & Drinks

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3-Time 'Best of Weddings'

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This antique art venue is stunning and unique, needing little extra decor thanks to its atmospheric Tiffany lighting. Staff are highly responsive, making planning and the wedding day low-stress, with packages often including open bar and cleanup. Guests rave about the value and beauty; hire photographers familiar with low-light settings.

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Allie B

I could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. The space is beautiful! Clark, the manager, and his staff took care of pretty much everything exce...

pt for the food and the cake, but he was there at the venue to help the other vendors get set up as we were getting ready for the ceremony. We couldn’t believe the price for the value and are so so happy with how everything turned out.

Perry W

Had a phenomenal experience working with Clark and his team from start to finish. The venue is amazing and beautiful! Our guests absolutely loved the setting.

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Fredericka M

Clark was wonderful to work with and made the entire experience so easy and enjoyable. He is incredibly easygoing and accommodating, which made the planning process feel stress-fre...

e. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and truly one of a kind—so stunning that you really don’t need many flowers or extra decor at all. Our guests were stunned, and so were we! One of the most special parts for us was that Clark allowed us to have our three huskies there. It meant the world to be able to celebrate such an important day with our babies by our side. We’re so grateful!

Conner L

This was the perfect venue for us. Clark was very accommodating with us. As the decorations & open bar were included with the package, we just needed to show up and get married! S...

uch a unique space with an amazing team. I highly recommend!

Michelle K

The venue provided the atmosphere and customization that we were looking for. Clark is a magician. He can pretty much make anything happen. He answered our millions of question...

s and supported us visiting the venue multiple times. There's something comforting about working with someone who is confident in what they do. Just one less thing that you have to worry about when dealing with a consummate professional. Day off, Clark was there to make sure everything ran smoothly.

Elizabeth S

Nouveau is such a cool & unique wedding venue! You don't need to buy any wedding decorations because the tiffany lamps & candles look so beautiful. Clark was super responsive to ou...

r emails & easy to work with! Very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend this venue!

Jocelyn M

Nouveau Antique Art Venue was amazing. Clark and staff were so accommodating for everything. I have to say that our night was more than we could have asked for. The package was ...

worth it all. Thank you for making our experience something worth remembering.

Robin F

This venue is a hidden gem. Clark was so easy to work with and 5 days after hurricane Beryl hit Houston, the venue was put together beautifully. I would have every party here!!

Sam S

This was such an amazing venue for our wedding day. Our guests could not stop complimenting it! Everyone we encountered was professional, supportive, and ready to help with anythin...

g we needed. We really can't believe how lucky we were to have such a stressless experience on a day that can easily go sideways with any number of mishaps. Nouveau Antique Art Bar took great care of us and our guests, and we genuinely cannot recommend enough.

Jessica C

Nouveau was everything we could have wanted and more! Clark is so laid back and easy to work with. He is super responsive. He makes suggestions on set up based on other weddings, b...

ut is also flexible if you want to change it up. The venue makes everything so easy - open bar and clean up are included and you really don't have to worry about a thing. It was also the cheapest venue we looked at - extremely reasonably priced. All of our guests raved about the venue and how unique and beautiful it was. I still get comments from people about it! We would absolutely book our wedding there again in a heartbeat. *my recommendation is to find photographers/videographers who have worked there before. The lighting is very dark, so you want someone who understands how to work with that and give you the vibe of photos you're looking for. I personally googled weddings there and looked at photographer's galleries and asked every one we met with if they had worked at the venue before. Our photographer was Rachel Lynn (https://rachellynn.co/).

Jorge G

We could not have picked a better place to celebrate our ceremony and reception, all in one place. Decoration, vibe, help, assistance, service, location, space..... Everything was ...

on another level. Price is one of the most reasonable there is, taking in consideration everything they offer. And last but not least, the interaction with its manager was very clear at all times and he responded our doubts every time we asked, thorough phone calls, emails, text msgs. I would consider this place for my next event, no second thoughts.

Priscilla P

This venue, and it's owner and staff, were the best. It's beautiful and they provide so much so we really saved money not having to purchase candles, linens, or anything else decor...

ative. They did their rounds to keep tables cleaned of emptied glasses. The communication throughout the entire process was perfect. Its also priced so fairly! They really made our night wonderful and we are so happy with them.

Stephanie R

We hosted our wedding reception at Nouveau in December 2023. It was absolutely incredible! Clark is such a dream to work with. He is very accommodating and truly wants to help make...

your event as special and low stress as possible. Our guests raved about how unique and beautiful the space was. We barely spent anything on decorations since it's so lovely as-is. Nouveau Art Venue is truly a gem. Cannot recommend enough!!!!

Sandra G

Holy crap I can't recommend this venue enough!!!! Everything was incredible..venue was stunning and needed absolutely no decor, the staff and owner were so amazing and attentive, t...

he value couldn't be beat!! I have told everyone I know about this place and will rave about it forever!!

Jess W

Wow what a fabulous experience with Clark and the team at Nouveau. First, the venue is absolutely beautiful. Our guests raved about it. And with the Tiffany lamps everywhere, you ...

have beautiful lighting and you just don't need much decoration/floral. The price is amazingly reasonable and includes an open bar. You have to bring in everything else, but this really allowed us to search and use the vendors we wanted, at the prices we wanted. Clark and his team could not have been nicer, more helpful, and just reassuring. Clark answered every email quickly, and had great suggestions and recommendations for the space. We did both our ceremony and reception there, and the team converted the space so quickly. Almost three weeks later, we're still talking about how happy we are with our choice to use Nouveau. Seriously, this is a hot find!

Bree C

This Venue and its staff are the absolute best. We had so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and wonderful the whole place was!! Made our night one to remember!! ...

Clark was so helpful and made our experience so much better!!

Kathryn M

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Christina L

The owner, Clark was very accommodating. His calm demeanor helped set the tone during all the planning.

Amber R

This venue is so breathtaking! It decorates itself, in my opinion. The price point was absolute AMAZING! You really can not beat it! Clark was amazing to work with! He is so...

responsive and was willing to help us with anything we needed! I would schedule another event here in a heartbeat!

Kristen A

The owner was so easy to work with, and the price was insane (in a good way)! The venue is beautiful, and it felt intimate without being overcrowded. Our guest count was just aroun...

d 100 and that felt like the perfect amount for the space. There was so little that we needed by way of decorations because the venue was already breathtaking. Would recommend a million times!!

Jaqueline D

Very nice venue.. very recommended. Clark was very nice and helpful. He was always quick to help and make sure we had everything we needed, and made sure all of our needs were met....

Clark and Rachel our wedding planner, were totally in sync and on the same page for everything. Very nice staff and an amazing place to have a wedding.

Hannah M

I cannot recommend this venue enough!! Not only is it GORGEOUS, Clark really takes care of you. We had so many questions throughout the whole process, from initially touring the v...

enue to setting it up on our wedding day, and he was incredibly patient with us. On the day of the event, he took care of so many small things. When I arrived with a completely packed venue, he brought my entire wedding party waters. He was mopping and drying spills with hardly anyone noticing, and he even got all the guests ready for our Sparkler Send-Off. I received so many compliments from guests about how beautiful and different the venue was from the norm. We had a truly wonderful day, and a huge part of it was our incredible experience at the Nouveau Antique Art Bar.

Andrew D

This has to be one of the coolest venues in Houston. The website and pictures online don’t do it justice. Every time we walked in it was always better than we remembered. Clark i...

s the coolest and easiest guy to work with. He went above and beyond to make our day great. We didn’t have to worry about anything and was super accommodating with any request.

Melodie C

The venue is absolutely gorgeous, and the staff is amazing. Clark and his team did an amazing job. We were so happy to get married here. The price included the full open bar and fu...

ll service. We had both the ceremony and reception here, and the staff at Nouveau did the room flip, and assisted with cleanup after the night was over. They went above and beyond to ensure that the night went by smoothly.

Brittani S

This venue was our dream. It has so much character and charm that you really don’t have to add much to it. We loved what the packages included. They were so incredibly easy to work...

with and exceeded every singe expectation. Everything was perfect. Clark went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of and helped me more than he should have. There are no words to describe our appreciation except thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our most important day perfect.

Karla M

Clark was awesome! Had my wedding through a pandemic and he helped us on any questions we had and quickly responded. Everyone had fun on wedding day no complaints! Highly recommend...

this venue as it’s so gorgeous and in downtown area.

Megan M

I can't rave enough about this gorgeous venue. The location is fantastic (in Midtown and about 5 min drive to downtown!), the atmosphere is unique and so romantic, and the finally ...

the venue/Clark will work with you and go above and beyond! My only initial I was concerned on how to fit 135 guests into the venue for a seated (assigned seats dinner), but there was so much room. There is also a gorgeous outside patio. Myself, my husband and guests could not have asked for a better venue to celebrate after our ceremony!

Renata W

We had our wedding reception at Nouveau, which is without a doubt the most uniquely beautiful place for a party in Houston! Clark was flexible, communicative, and honest with us ab...

ove all else. He always had the needs of his staff and the couple in mind, and it is clear from our interactions that runs his business with integrity and caring for those around him. The prices were incredibly reasonably, especially given that they include a full open bar, chairs, tables, linens, candles, and the bar staff's time. Lots of flexibility for the DIY couple- the venue needs very little decoration because it's gorgeous, and there's a sound system and projector available for your use for speeches and music (we had a friend DJ with a Spotify playlist, which is totally feasible here). Clark also let us personalize some of the bar offerings and obtained a few of our favorite beers at a small added cost. There are places to take pictures outside or across the street in the park if you're having the ceremony at Nouveau as well. Lots of space for our ~80 person wedding, and I could easily see it holding 200+ people with space for mingling and a dance floor. Conveniently located near downtown, with tons of parking available. Your pictures WILL be gorgeous, although we'd recommend that you ensure your photographer is aware of the lighting situation beforehand- ours did his homework to make sure he had the right supplies. Our family and friends haven't stopped ranting about how beautiful it was and how it made for a great party. A gorgeous space with a hardworking and kind team- we cannot recommend Nouveau enough!

Lauren P

What a magical venue! Nouveau Antique Art Venue is stunning, and I'm SO HAPPY I chose to host my wedding reception here. The owner, Clark, is fantastic and flexible. I love how af...

fordable this venue is, which allowed me to invite more of my friends and family to share the day with me. You can use whatever caterer and vendors you want! The venue is conveniently located, right next to Midtown Park. There's tons of parking in their parking lot. I am so happy!!!

Jennifer J

I can not say more amazing things about this venue and about Clark. I fell in love with the venue the moment I saw it and it was beyond perfect for my wedding! The lamps and gene...

ral decor are beautiful and everyone that attended loved the venue! I heard nothing but compliments about our choice. We had our ceremony there too and the set up was beautiful and quickly (and seamlessly) switched into a dance floor and regular seating area thanks to the efforts of Clark and his team. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything went perfectly for me. We had some issues with our caterer selection but Clark smoothed everything out for us so that it didn't affect our night. He also magically appeared with a cake cutting knife and napkins when the time came and the caterer had dropped the ball. I couldn't have picked a better venue. Clark is amazingly easy to work with, made our night special, and made all the planning leading up to it effortless. I highly recommend Nouveau Antique Art Venue for your ceremony and/or reception!!

Hannah P

The owner is a dream to work with! The lights are so beautiful, remember to throw the bouquet low! Our whole night was perfect and our pictures will only show a little of how prett...

y it is

Meghan A

I had my wedding and reception at Nouveau and I absolutely loved it!! The space is so gorgeous and vintage and was exactly what we wanted! The Tiffany lamps are stunning and there...

was plenty of space to get ready and host our 100 guests. Our wedding guests commented all night about how beautiful the space is and how wonderful the staff was! Nouveau is also a bar, not just a wedding venue, and it's a really cool spot to hang out, we will definitely be spending more time there now. Thank you so much Clark and team for helping make my wedding perfect!

Katrina M

Clark was amazing. He was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had. And had no issue with the fact that I made multiple trips with different people to get help with wh...

ere to set up what and so forth. Everyone said the venue was beautiful and so much fun. The only things that did not work in our favor was that construction made it almost impossible for the guests to take the Metro Rail due to sidewalk closures of all things. Something that was completely out of anyone's control.

Anna J

I highly recommend Nouveau Antique Art Venue for couples getting married! Clark was incredibly easy to work with, responsive and prompt with his replies to my questions, and profes...

sional in every way. One of the main reasons we chose the venue was everything you get for the price (bar/drinks, set-up, take-down), which is very reasonable. You get so much for your money and the place is so beautifully decorated with Tiffany lamps that you don't need to add much else. All of our guests commented on what a unique place it is and how much fun they had. Would have another event there in a heartbeat!

Jordan B

100% recommend hosting your wedding reception at Nouveau. I had my wedding reception here and Clark made sure that I didn’t have to worry about anything the day of. He is very resp...

onsive and accommodates needs super well. I can confidently say that my guests had a one in a lifetime experience at the reception and I can definitely thank Nouveau for that!

Tiffany O

Clark was super professional and really accommodating. He responded quickly to all of my questions and allowed me to come tour the venue multiple times. The reception was amazing. ...

So many of my guests came to tell me how beautiful everything was and how impressed they were with the bar service. Everyone had lots of fun, and the layout is really great for encouraging guests to mingle. I have no complaints whatsoever.

Megan T

The place is gorgeous, Clark is so helpful and prompt to reply and answer any questions. Very easy going, no complaints from this bride!

Paige C

Affordable and easy to work with - what more could you ask for. The venue is absolutely stunning and requires almost no outside decor. Our guests raved about how unique it was, and...

Clark and his staff were great partners. Would highly recommend having an event here!

Michelle L

We had our wedding here in November 2018. When we started planning I already knew I wanted to have my wedding here and we were lucky Clark could fit us in. He was very easy to work...

with, and the venue fee included an open bar. He was also flexible in timing (since the bar is open to the public after the reception is over) and allowed us to extend for an hour for a small additional charge. He also does not have any restrictions on vendors, which made our planning even easier. We had around 140 guests but the bar can hold up to 200. All of our guests absolutely loved the venue and had a great time. Another bonus is that it's so beautiful inside, you don't even need to decorate on your own so we saved a fortune in flowers (Clark provided linens and candles). I would highly recommend the bar for anyone who is looking for a different but beautiful venue.

Lien B

I had my wedding reception here and I'm so glad I did! My guests are still raving about the beautiful venue and how much fun they had. Clark and his team did a wonderful job keepin...

g the drinks flowing and the party going! I'm a planner so I really appreciated being able to stop by during their regular business hours to get measurements or plan where things would go. Clark responded to emails promptly and was very helpful throughout the entire process. It started pouring when we were leaving the ceremony space but Clark greeted every guest with an umbrella and covered them as they entered the building! We hid in the car for a bit before our grand entrance and he even brought us a drink while we waited. Now that's above and beyond! If you're looking for a beautiful place that is a great value, open bar, and flexibility in vendors- look no further. You won't be dissapointed!

Laura G

Clark and the staff were amazing on our wedding day! Helpful, responsive, quick on their feet. Everyone loved the venue and how unique it was!

Tiffany E

The owner of Nouveau Antique Art Bar, Clark, could not be more helpful and accommodating! He is very responsive and there with you every step of the way during the planning of you...

r event. We had our wedding at this venue -- it is romantic, intimate, unique, and fun! Clark and his team go above and beyond to help you create the best atmosphere for you and your guests, including a signature cocktail and working with your preferred vendors. We cannot thank Clark and Nouveau Antique Art Bar enough!

Danaee S

Really, Clark is awesome. He takes care of everything, he's fast to reply, he's not rude or condescending - very polite and genuine, he tells you anything you want to know, the con...

tract is straight forward. We had to reschedule once, from December to March because of the ceremony place and he was still very nice. The bar was great and the staff made everything flow really nicely. They watch the gated parking lot - construction is crappy around there but inside it's very nice. The outside area is nice too. We walked to a few murals in the blocks close by for cool wedding pictures! Anyways, 100 percent recommend as the bride who did everything to plan and book. We catered bbq, the area on the side of the bar was enough room for a self serve kind of walk through. **also** FYI we didn't have a dj or music ( I totally forgot) and the music they played over the speakers was totally fun and appropriate and I saved all the dj money I would have spent but didn't have. The guests thought it was beautiful and it's a kind of place you can skip table numbers and seat assignments. We didn't decorate. They had white table cloths and candles lit when everyone got there. It was great! Check out the prices. -- Danaee White

Paloma C

When we walked into our reception it was SO GORGEOUS. I can't even put it into words. All of the staff was amazing. They made all the stress of wedding planning worth it by giving ...

us the most amazing and beautiful reception I had ever seen. We had Brazilian steakhouse for dinner and he even allowed the caterer to set up the grill outside. Our wedding was exactly "US" and being able to hand select each vendor paid off tenfold. Sure, we did have to bring in more vendors than we would have at a regular venue, but we didn't want a regular wedding. All of our guests texted us for weeks telling us how amazing our wedding was. It was magical. Best NYE ever.

Erin H

There is not a venue in Houston that will give you the value and ambiance of the Art Bar. Cost to rent the place, OPEN bar, table linens provided, centerpieces, bartenders and cer...

emony seating included is UNREAL! The bar itself is beautiful! Don't judge this book by its cover; let your guests be blown away when they walk through the door. Clark is very responsive and accommodating. Since it is a bar, arranging rehearsals or arranging a mock set-up is tricky. Clark is quite busy, as there are events here EVERY weekend, so there was little time to discuss options, take suggestions, etc. This could be my fault as well, since I've never planned a wedding. In hindsight, I think a wedding coordinator may have been able to elicit more communication and get a better feel for a flawless execution. Regardless, the day was perfect, and the venue was beautiful. People will think you've spent a fortune; you won't find a better deal than the Art Bar. P.S. The bartenders were on POINT! Thanks Art Bar!

Allison M

I cannot say enough great things about this venue. It is absolutely one of the best values for your money in the city. It can hold a little over 200 people (we had 150) and you get...

tables, chairs, linens, set up time, and FULL OPEN BAR in this amazing price. Clark, the owner, is also fantastic. He was a breeze to work with and was nothing but kind before as during the event. He answered all my questions and made the process so easy. Book this place. You'll be so glad you did. It's beautiful too!

Elizabeth B

This was the perfect venue for my wedding reception. When I walked in with my husband as we were being introduced, I was in AWE of how perfect everything looked. This place is beau...

tiful, affordable, and the staff is just as excellent!!

Marjorie S

This is seriously one of the best values in Houston. I loved my wedding here. I got married in the Chapel of St. Basil and had the reception at Nouveau Antique Art Bar. The owner i...

s super chill and accommodating. I catered in fajitas from Lupe Tortilla's, and they were able to cook them on a grill on the deck outside. I had approximately 140 people in my wedding and it was the perfect sized venue. It felt very intimate, yet not cramped. All my friend groups found their own areas and people who wanted to be quiet and socialize could go to the back or side, and people who wanted to dance, could dance. There were no issues with my friend who DJd just hooking up his equipment to the sound system. Everyone talked about how much fun it was afterwards. This venue is a great atmosphere and a great time, and I'm glad I chose it and would definitely recommend it to a friend.

Elizabeth Z

One of the most unique and real venues in the Houston. As soon as my wife and I walked into the Art Bar for the first time, we fell in love with it and new it was the one. Clark ...

is a class act and an absolute pleasure to work with. He'll do his best to cater to your needs and ideas. Speaking of catering, one of the many pluses was that you can bring in almost an outside vendor. We strongly recommend Niko Nikos (Kostas and his team were nothing short of amazing). Our guests, like us, were blown away by the ambiance of the place. The warming glow of the hundreds of Tiffany lamps creates an experience that words simply cannot describe. Thank you Clark for making our day truly special. You're the Best in Houston, hands down.

Melissa C

Thanks goes to Clark for making our wedding day one for the books. Not only did our guests unfamiliar with this gem get a total kick out of the place, but even our local guests wer...

e charmed by the existence of this place. What a beautiful backdrop for pictures! Clark was responsive from the start about questions we had regarding a reception at his venue; he was patient as we were still deciding on our date and location; he was professional during the evening even when there were things that we didn't expect. He worked with my dad so our plan for a piano duet instead of a father/daughter dance could happen, and I didn't hear any complaints from our guests about the staff that evening. I truly enjoy this place, and it will always hold a special place in our memories (even though we hope to make more there in the future)!

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2913 Main St, Houston, TX

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