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Wedding offer

Entire Venue at Ark by Norris

Event Venue
·
Whole venue
21402 Merchants Way, Houston, TX 77449 –
Houston, TX
Up to 260
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The ARK in Katy will easily accommodate up to 300 guests, depending on seating arrangements, in its 3.200 sq. ft. ballroom and adjoining patio. This facility location features two additional rooms that can host 20-80 people depending on room set requirements.

Don't hesitate and book with us now for your next special event!

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

$6000 hire fee

Host your wedding in the Entire Venue with our Majestic Package: plated dinner, passed hors d'oeuvres, and 1 hour hosted beer & wine.

Majestic Wedding Package – Entire Venue (Min. 100 Guests)
$85 per person

• Exclusive venue hire for 10 hours: 4 hours setup; 6 hours event and cleanup
• Two-hour rehearsal the prior evening
• Bridal or honoree dressing room; groom or guests game room
• Outdoor patio and on-site attendant(s)
• Passed hors d’oeuvres and plated dinner service
• Full beverage service with one hour hosted beer & wine
• Late night snack (ask for menu)
• Menu tasting for four with signed contract
• China, flatware and glassware
• (1) Bartender and (2) security guards – complimentary (based on a minimum of 100 guests)
• Elegant up-lighting, venue centerpieces, chair covers, plate chargers
• Champagne flutes and cake cutting service
• Choice of upgrade linens
• Skirted gift, guest book and cake tables
• Rounds of eight – banquet chairs
• Complimentary parking for all guests

STARTERS – PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES (choose two)
1. Crispy stuffed asparagus wrapped in phyllo
2. Ham and Gruyere pinwheels
3. Mini chicken parma bites
4. Gulf shrimp puffs
5. Spicy Piccadilly beef empanadas

SALADS (choose one)
1. Field green salad with strawberries and roasted pecans
2. Southwest wedge salad with avocado ranch
3. Boston bib salad with creamy poppy seed dressing

MAINS (choose one)
1. Flat iron steak with wild mushroom demi glaze
2. Chicken Rapini
3. Crab stuffed filet of sole with citrus crème

SIDES (choose two)
1. Gruyere potato gratin
2. Roasted brussel sprouts and mushrooms
3. Garlic snap peas with charred tomatoes and onions
4. Rosemary new potatoes
5. Grilled asparagus
6. Parmesan risotto

Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
Per session
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
from $8000 min. spend
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 300
  • Dining
    up to 260

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • On site Facility Coordinator
  • Centerpieces of Norris oil lamps on mirrors
  • 60” round tables & banquet chairs
  • 15’ x 15’ standard dance floor
  • China dinner plates, glassware, flatware
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

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Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Ark by Norris

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