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Carr Mansion
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Galveston, Texas
Refined rooms in an elegant B&B offering free weekday happy hours, plus a cafe, a terrace & gardens.
Plan your tour
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Phone +1 409-497-4740
- Website carrmansion.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The Carr Mansion itself is absolutely breathtaking (love the different styles of the rooms + decor), not to mention the beach a very short distance!”
“:) We had requested a little something special, and when we arrived, she had rose petals arranged on the bed with beautiful bunches of roses on the side tables!”
“The house has been restored to showcase many of the historic elements of the home, but has installed modern plumbing and air-conditioning.”
Amenities couples mention
“:) We had requested a little something special, and when we arrived, she had rose petals arranged on the bed with beautiful bunches of roses on the side tables!”
“Saturday afternoon she hosted a happy hour with open bar on the first floor of the mansion.”
What couples say again and again
“The Carr Mansion itself is absolutely breathtaking (love the different styles of the rooms + decor), not to mention the beach a very short distance!”
“Joy went above and beyond and made us smoothies and chocolate croissants (usually weekend special options) on a Tuesday morning because we were celebrating our anniversary.”
“Each immaculate room has its own interesting history and personality, and the house itself is in a great location.”
From the reviews
Joellynn was the best host ever! The Carr Mansion itself is absolutely breathtaking (love the different styles of the rooms + decor), not to mention the beach a very short distance! My husband and I arranged a small ceremony in the garden this past July, stayed a couple nights and it was perfect.
My wife and I had a wonderful experience staying at the Carr Mansion this past weekend. The entire bed and breakfast is gorgeous. Each room has its own style and character. We stayed in “The Preacher”. It is beautiful with a luxurious king bed and the coolest bathtub!
My husband and I stayed here with our family during our wedding weekend and we had the most wonderful time. Joellyn is an exceptional host who went above and beyond to make sure that everything was perfect! She even organized to have my dress steamed out for me when we noticed a few wrinkles from travel.
My husband and I stayed in the “Newlyweds Room” at Carr Mansion. (Each room is cleverly named after a piece of the inn’s rich history.) Built in 1866, this historic, landmark home hosts just 14 guests at full capacity. Joellyn works tirelessly to ensure her guests have a clean, comfortable, friendly stay.
Getting married at Carr Mansion
Carr Mansion comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and 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, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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