Pelazzio is one of west Houston’s best-known event venues, located at 12121 Westheimer Rd in the Westchase / Energy Corridor area, with over 20 years in business built around an all-inclusive model. The pitch is simple: instead of hiring a hall, caterer, DJ, photographer, and decorator separately, everything runs under one roof and one contract. It’s aimed squarely at families planning quinceañeras, weddings, and sweet 16s who would rather sign once than juggle six vendors.
What’s included
The venue has four ballrooms with modular walls, letting it host roughly 50 to 550+ guests. Three main packages are published:
Paradise Package — $109 per person
The flagship option (100-guest minimum). It bundles a full buffet with hors d’oeuvres, a 4-hour premium open bar, up to 8 hours of photography, DJ and emcee, a Hummer limo for 3 hours, a custom cake, and décor with uplighting. Weddings get 7 hours of event time with a separate-room ceremony; quinceañeras get 6 hours.
Signature Package — $89 per person
75-guest minimum, 5-6 hours depending on event type. Includes a buffet with carving station, 4-hour beer and wine bar, DJ, up to 5 hours of photography, upgraded linens and centerpieces, plus full staffing — banquet manager, event captain, wait staff, bartender, and chef.
Exclusive Rental Package — $45 per person
75-guest minimum, 6 hours. This is the venue-only route: space, basic décor, tables, dinnerware, and non-alcoholic beverages, with you bringing your own caterer and vendors. Note that outside caterers do not get access to the venue’s kitchen.
There’s also a Micro Ceremony Package from $2,550 for up to 50 guests: a 2-hour ceremony with setup, 100 passed appetizers, and staff — no DJ, photography, or alcohol.
For quinceañeras, packages come with touches like a red-carpet entry, a dressing suite, chiavari chairs, and a decorated head table with backdrop.
Pricing
The published per-person prices exclude tax and service charges (the service charge is 18%, which the venue advertises as among the area’s lowest). The most budget-relevant detail: 25% off Fridays and 35% off Sundays on the rental portion, with a 100-guest minimum (holidays get half the discount). Pelazzio also runs seasonal promotions — it offered the Paradise Package at $99 per person in July — so ask what’s currently active. On WeddingWire, the listed starting price is $5,684 for receptions and $1,500 for ceremonies.
Budget for the extras too: a $1.50-per-guest cake-cutting fee (regardless of where the cake comes from), mandatory security when alcohol is served (one officer per 100 guests, billed separately), and a $350 fee if confetti, rice, or candle wax gets involved.
Who it’s best for
Pelazzio fits families planning events of 75 to 300+ guests on a mid-range budget who value convenience over piecing things together. At 100 guests on Paradise, the base runs around $10,900 before tax and service — and before any Friday or Sunday discount. The track record is solid: 4.5 out of 5 stars on WeddingWire with a 91% recommendation rate, with reviewers consistently praising the all-inclusive execution and staff. If you’re dreaming of a distinctive setting — a hacienda, garden, or industrial loft — or a small event with family-cooked food in a kitchen you control, this probably isn’t your venue, though the $45 rental package offers real flexibility if you bring your own vendors.
Tips before booking
- Get the full breakdown in writing: per-person price, tax, the 18% service charge, security, cake-cutting, and cleaning fees. The venue promises no-hidden-fee quotes during its free consultation — use that meeting to lock down the final number.
- Ask about Friday and Sunday dates: the 25-35% discount is one of the more aggressive in the Houston market, but it requires 100+ guests.
- Read the change policy carefully: cancellations are only accepted up to 120 days before the event; date changes are allowed once, with a reprocessing fee of up to 35%, and the new date must fall within 3 months of the original (excluding summer and December). Confirm these terms in your contract.
- Alcohol is venue-only: no outside drinks allowed; bar packages start around $8 per person.
- Plan your timeline tightly: overtime is billed hourly plus additional DJ, security, and staff charges. If your quinceañera includes a vals, toasts, and a surprise dance, walk the schedule with your coordinator in advance.
- There are 800+ free self-parking spaces; valet is optional at extra cost. The venue is closed Tuesdays, so book your tour on another day.
As always, prices and policies change — confirm everything directly with the venue at (281) 531-0008 before signing.
Last updated: 2026-08-25