It was love at first sight.
As soon as we pulled into the gravel driveway of Oak Tree Manor, Mr. Wallaby and I were in love. The old oak trees were even better than the venue’s online photo gallery. We were both giddy at the idea of getting married under this tree:
Photo by Joshua Tyi Photography via Woodlands Bride
Oak Tree Manor also includes a charming old bed & breakfast:
Photo by Clayton Austin via Green Wedding Shoes
There’s plenty of room for a 150-guest reception under the trees:
Photo from Oak Tree Manor on Facebook
As well as a brand new reception hall (as new as 2011!) in case of rain:
Photo by Blackbird Productions from Oak Tree Manor on Facebook
There’s beautiful landscaping all around the property:
Photo by Tara Swain Photography
If the weather is nice, we’ll dance the night away under the trees:
Photo by Michelle B. Photographie
When we arrived at Oak Tree Manor for our first appointment, we were greeted by the events coordinator, Haydee Lara. Haydee showed us around the property and answered my 1,000-plus questions about rentals, bathrooms, outside florists, etc. Mr. Wallaby and I were super happy to learn that Oak Tree Manor was just the right size for our guest list (which we were estimating at about 150 guests). It’s also in a relatively rural area (as far as Houston goes!), so it provides the perfect space for a down-home country wedding. Even so, it’s only a few miles from a nice hotel for our out-of-town guests, and it is less than 20 miles from Houston’s main airport. Lastly, we couldn’t believe how inexpensive the Oak Tree Manor quote was compared to most Houston venues. They provide beautiful grounds, a great brand new reception hall for inclement weather, all tables/linens, catering, and setup/take-down. We bring flowers, a cake, a DJ, alcohol (they do not charge a corkage fee!), and any other decorations we can dream up.
Oak Tree Manor was the first venue Mr. W and I visited, and although we toured several other prospective venues, we booked Oak Tree Manor within three weeks to make sure we had it nailed down. Also, by booking the venue, we had chosen our date! The rest of wedding planning could commence.
Did you fall in love with the first venue that you visited? Or was your venue search longer and more drawn out?
So I totally saw your venue on Green Wedding Shoes a while back (the shot with that gorgeous bed and breakfast and hanging dresses) and thought it was one of the prettiest shots I’ve ever seen: you definitely have a stunning venue!!
That tree is incredible! Hopefully it will be nice and colorful in November.
Your venue looks perfect!! And not to be repetitive, but the tree!
I am in love with your venue!! The tree? Dancing outside under the twinkle lights. I think I’m in heaven.
We only visited two venues (the one venue is a botanical garden with multiple spaces, so technically we saw more than 2 spaces), but booked both – one for ceremony and one for reception. As much as I like to do “thorough” research, I felt my online research was good enough and only visiting two is A-okay! 
That TREE! Wow. What a stunning setting. I can’t wait to see your photos!
What a gorgeous venue! The giant tree on the property reminds me of the one at ours. You’ll have to get lots of outside photos with a setting that beautiful.
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That’s exactly what we said… THAT TREE! It’s so fitting for Mr. K and I. We love the outdoors, and getting married under an enormous tree is so special.
@RapunzelRapunzel: Thanks! Yes, that’s how I found the venue – from that blog post!
@Blonde17Jess: I know, I realized for a lot of vendors, we did thorough online research, interviewed one vendor and hired them on the spot. Online research can go a long way!
@Mrs. Pain au Chocolat: Your venue does remind me of ours! I hope we have beautiful weather like ya’ll had, so we can take some pretty portraits out under the trees
It was the last venue I visited that I loved! And I second others, this venue is amazingly beautiful!
Mrs. Wallaby, Houston Age and Occupation: 24, Environmental Engineer Engagement Date: January 1, 2012 Wedding Date: November 2012 Venue: Oak Tree Manor About Me: I'm a free-spirited, adventurous girl who loves anything active, reading, traveling, cooking up new dishes for my fiancé, and working on my budding garden. My fiancé is an athletic, intellectual, animal-loving guy with an obsession with basketball and who treats me with the deepest compassion and respect. We are both engineers, and we met at our workplace. Together we complement one another and make a great team, and we are excitedly counting down the days until our outdoor wedding in Houston in November. We're planning a green wedding with lots of Persian cultural touches, and I can't wait to share all of the before-and-after details of our special day
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