The Barnhill Center At Historic Simon Theatre


Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests


About this venue

Built-in 1925, in the grand architectural style of Beaux-Arts Classical Revival, the Simon Theatre provided a splendid setting for many theatrical performances, film screenings and ballroom dances. The James Simon family commissioned Houston architect Alfred C. Finn, whose career included designing a number of prominent Houston buildings as well as the San Jacinto Monument, to design the theatre for the community of Brenham. Today, after a meticulous million-plus dollar renovation, the glamour and grand style lives on for future generations in the newly named Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre. You will feel the charm of the old and appreciate the convenience of all the modern updates. Truly — The Best of Both Worlds

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The Barnhill Center At Historic Simon Theatre packages

Elite Wedding Weekend

200 guests

Peak pricing $6,500

Off-peak pricing $6,500

Description

Pre-event photography access Pre-event setup time Rehearsal dinner venue Wedding rehearsal time in theatre Wedding Ceremony in theatre Bridal or Groom Suite access with mimosas for 10 people Wedding reception in ballroom Additional clean up and item removal time

Premier Wedding Weekend

200 guests

Peak pricing $5,800

Off-peak pricing $5,800

Description

Pre-event photography access Pre-event setup time Wedding rehearsal time in theatre Wedding Ceremony in theatre Bridal or Groom Suite access Wedding reception in ballroom Additional clean up and item removal time

Classic Wedding Day

200 guests

Peak pricing $3,700

Off-peak pricing $3,700

Description

Wedding rehearsal time in theatre Wedding Ceremony in theatre Wedding reception in ballroom

Wedding Reception Venue Only

200 guests

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000

Description

Wedding reception in the Bullock Ballroom - Access for 15 hours on a Saturday.


Available services that can be provided by The Barnhill Center At Historic Simon Theatre

Services & amenities

  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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5.0 (4 reviews)

  • BEST WEDDING EVER

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    Ashley & Tanner7 months ago

    Alex was amazing! She answered all our questions and accommodated to our schedule when we wanted to view. This venue is so unique that everyone will talk about your wedding over and over. It’s beautiful and it was truely a dream come true!

  • Perfect Wedding Venue

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    Wende3 years ago

    The Barnhill staff was so professional and our day was absolutely perfect! Alex did an outstanding job making certain to use the ballroom space efficiently. We had 130 guests, a full band with ample room for dancing, a full bar, cake and gift tables, and a buffet line. The reception was just perfect. The ceremony was in the Theatre which was accomodating for our limited mobility guests. Everything about the day was truly perfect.

  • Historic Barnhill Center

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    Kristi3 years ago

    The Barnhill Center in beautiful downtown Brenham was the perfect venue for our large rehearsal dinner. Alex was incredibly helpful and essential in making our event a success.

  • The Perfect Wedding Venue

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    Gayla V.3 years ago

    Having my daughter's wedding and reception at The Barnhill Center was amazing! It was so nice and convenient to be able to have the wedding ceremony in the theater and then the guests just go upstairs for the reception. The theater is absolutely beautiful! We loved the historic feel and look. The ballroom is so elegant with gorgeous chandeliers and beautiful wood floors. Most of our guests were from Houston, Austin and Dallas and many told us they were so impressed with the venue. The pictures online do not do it justice. My daughter and her fiance' (now husband) looked at pictures of the Barnhill Center and thought it was very pretty, but when they saw it in person they fell in love with it immediately and didn't want to look at any other venues. It is truly the perfect wedding venue! Not only is the Barnhill Center amazing, so is the staff. Working with Alexandra Dill was incredible. She went above and beyond anything we could have expected. She was very professional, first class and so much fun to work with. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed working with her. We were able to give our daughter her dream wedding because of The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre. We couldn't have asked for a better, more memorable experience!


Preferred vendors of The Barnhill Center At Historic Simon Theatre

FloristChappell Hill, TX
Thorn Floral Studio
PhotographerBrenham, TX
Kathlyn Dragna Photography
FloristBrenham, TX
Moosefeathers Florist
DecorBrenham, TX
Brenham Party Rentals