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White Oaks on the Bayou
4.6 ★★★★★ 210 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Simonton, Texas
Laid-back wedding venue featuring a dance floor and a fireplace.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 150–500-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Pricing packages mentioned around $14,000 — confirm with the venue, since dates and package tiers change what's included
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (346) 515-5636
- Website whiteoaksevents.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The setting
“The elegant indoor space, gorgeous outdoor ceremony options, and thoughtful little details everywhere made the whole experience feel so personal and special.”
“The elegant indoor space, gorgeous outdoor ceremony options, and thoughtful little details everywhere made the whole experience feel so personal and special.”
Amenities couples mention
“As mentioned in other reviews, the bride's room and groom's rooms are a bit small for getting ready.”
“As mentioned in other reviews, the bride's room and groom's rooms are a bit small for getting ready.”
“The elegant indoor space, gorgeous outdoor ceremony options, and thoughtful little details everywhere made the whole experience feel so personal and special.”
“One big advantage of having our wedding at White Oaks on the Bayou was that we could hire bartenders and buy the beverages ourselves.”
“6) All tables and chairs PLUS a day-of coordinator are already factored into the price!”
What couples say again and again
“We were originally planning to have an outdoor wedding at their beautiful gazebo, but didn't want to deal with the unpredictable Houston weather.”
“From start to finish, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate all of our small details, making sure everything was just the way we envisioned it.”
“They made the entire planning process seamless, and on the big day, they ensured everything went off without a hitch.”
“The day of was wonderful just as planned they deliver as they promised and go beyond to make your special day memorable.”
“The venue is absolutely breathtaking — from the grand entrance to the serene outdoor views, every detail is picture-perfect.”
From the reviews
I had my wedding at White Oaks on the Bayou in September 2016. I have no words to describe how perfect and amazing everything was. The place is absolutely gorgeous and my guests loved it.
As a decorator, THIS VENUE IS BEYOND STUNNING….. Carrie, the venue coordinator was fabulous and the warm welcome she gave to all vendors was just heart warming. The cleanliness, the way this venue is built inside and outdoors is just WOW!!!!!
My niece was married at this location and with the bayou that runs alongside and the stage that they have built outside, this is a wonderfully beautiful place to get married and attend a wedding. We found the people at White Oaks to be accommodating, kind and considerate.
I had my wedding in December 2016 and the venue was one of the best aspects of it. Everything was beautiful and accommodating. They had a fireplace for S’mores and the ceremony site did not need very much decoration to look great! They even let us do lanterns and fireworks outside, which I thought was very cool.
Getting married at White Oaks on the Bayou
White Oaks on the Bayou comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at White Oaks on the Bayou
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at White Oaks on the Bayou — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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