Frequently Asked Questions

We are located in the Sam Houston National Forest! An hour from George Bush International Airport and downtown Houston, our address is 215 Farm to Market Rd
2929, Huntsville, Texas 77340.

At The Shire can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Yes, we have custom made poplar tables and benches that are included in the rental. Our tables seat up to 8 guests per table.

Absolutely! We have custom made bench style seating up to 150 guests and a stage.

In the case of inclement weather, we have a beautiful inside ceremony option!

“It rained on our wedding day so we ended up having the ceremony inside, and to be honest I think that might have been even more beautiful and perfect than outside would’ve been! Our wedding went just perfectly and seamlessly and we can’t recommend At the Shire enough!” – Jesse S.

Couples are allowed to bring their own alcohol, as long as they hire a TABC certified bartender with liability insurance. For every 75 guests a security guard will need to be hired.

We sure do! You are welcome to bring any professional vendors in, as long as they are insured and bonded. Our wedding coordinator will be happy to provide you with our friendor list and help you plan your special day.

We love animals and would love for your fur babies to be a part of The Shire, if they behave nicely! They’ll just need to be on a leash and have a dedicated handler throughout the event. Meatball the frenchie had a blast at his owner’s wedding!

A gray French bulldog with a floral collar walks on a dirt path. People sit on wooden benches in the background.

Yes, like most venues we require that you purchase wedding insurance! It can be purchased through your own insurance company or through online options like WedSafe and WedSure.

The Shire will clean up and break down after your wedding or event. You are required to clean up personal items, décor and rented décor. This also includes any personal belongings in the wedding suite, unless you are staying the night.

The ceremony rehearsal is one hour and will be the day before your wedding, subject to availability. If the day before is unavailable, we will work with you to find another day.

Yes, we have A/C and heating in all of our cabins as well as our Reception Tipis!

“On the wedding day, the tipi kept us cool despite the 90 degree weather! And guests could not stop raving about the “magical atmosphere” which was mostly from the venue itself.” – Sarah B.

The tables are 81 ½ long by 26 ¾ wide and 29 ½ high, hand-made from poplar and definitely popular!

The Stage is 12’ X 8’