Kiran & Brandon's Wedding Website

Houston, Texas

Both hotels share a parking lot and are through the same company. A complimentary shuttle will be provided from these hotels to the wedding venue, Shirley Acres!

Please book rooms sooner rather than later to ensure you get a room with our group rate! Last day to reserve under our group block with our group discount will be June 25th, 2021. If you prefer to stay at a different hotel, there are several others close to Shirley Acres, please feel free to contact Kiran or Brandon for more recommendations!

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

The Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park features a 64-foot semi-circular architectural fountain that recirculates 11,000 gallons of water per minute. The park is surrounded by 186 live oak trees and has been the community centerpiece for Uptown Houston.

Address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056, USA

Space Center Houston

The Space Center Houston houses the largest collection of space artifacts in the southwestern United States and has more than 400 space artifacts, including a flown spacecraft and the largest collection of moon rocks. The international landmark Independence Plaza is the only shuttle replica mounted on a shuttle carrier aircraft and the only place visitors can enter both vehicles! Make sure to try some astronaut ice cream, Kiran's favorite part of space museums!

Address: 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058, USA

Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park is a 160-acre greenspace just west of downtown Houston and includes beautiful gardens and native landscaping. It offers hiking and biking trails, paddle craft, bike rentals, public art and a creative nature play area. It's definitely the go to place for picnics, relaxing and enjoying some of the outdoors. Hopefully the humidity in Houston won't be so bad in

Address: 1800 Allen Pkwy &, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77019, USA

Cockrell Butterfly Center

The Cockrell Butterfly Center is filled with tropical plants and over 60 species of the world's largest and most colorful butterflies. This 3-story glass cone is a stunning, living exhibit and showcases butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting.

Address: 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030, USA

Bar Louie - The Woodlands

Bar Louie is the nation's hottest gastrobar and comes very highly recommended. They serve shareable, mouthwatering American comfort food, along with craft cocktails and local beers!

Address: 24 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Website: www.barlouie.com/menu/us/tx/spring/the-woodlands

Pondicherry

Pondicheri serves vibrant, innovative, and appetizing Indian food. They were previously a James Beard Foundation finalist, which is, in the culinary world, equivalent to being nominated for a Grammy.

Address: 2800 Kirby Dr B132, Houston, TX 77098

Website: www.pondicheri.com/houston-menus/

The Hay Merchant

The Hay Merchant takes pride in their food selection just as much as their vast beer selection. From their chicken fried steak to their sweet and spicy pig ears to their unique PB&J wings, every appetizing item is made from scratch.

Address: 1100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006

Website: https://www.haymerchant.com/

Sam's Fried Chicken and Donuts

While you can get the fried chicken and donuts separately, you have to try one of Sam's perfectly golden brown fried chicken, sandwiched between two flawlessly glazed donuts. With endless flavor possibilities their menu has to offer, you will get the ideal balance of sweet and savory.

Address: 601 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 77007

Website: samsfriedchickenanddonuts.com/

Sprinkles Houston

Sprinkles Houston offers a variety of treats perfect for every occasion -cupcakes, layer cakes, cookies, and brownies. Baked fresh in small batches throughout the day, Sprinkles confections are handcrafted from artisan ingredients. They even have a cupcake ATM that magically dispenses the most amazing cupcakes.

Address: 4014 Westheimer Road,Houston, TX 77027

Website: sprinkles.com/locations/tx/houston