Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Awards
2018 Couples' Choice Awards from WeddingWire
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- AV capabilities (Bring your own)
- Furniture
- Furniture (Bring your own)
- Internet access
- Lighting
- Lighting (Bring your own)
- Other decor (Bring your own)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Table linens (Bring your own)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol (Bring your own)
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite kitchen
- Outside caterers allowed
Distance from airport
6.4 mi. from venue
Parking
- Complimentary parking
- Bus parking
Botanical Research Institute of Texas Meeting Space
Venue Costs
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Cancellation Policy
An event may be terminated at any time prior to event, however User will be subjected to charges depending on how far in advance event is cancelled as follows: Date of Agreement to 91 days prior to Event -- 30 % of total estimated charges 89 to 14 days prior to Event -- 50% of total estimated charges 13 days to date of Event -- 100 % of total estimated charges
Event Insurance
Event insurance
Facility Restrictions
Alcohol & Security - At least one uniformed police officer is required for evenings, weekends and events with alcohol. The officer on duty is hired at a minimum of 4 hours at $45 per hour, per officer. Price of officer(s) will be included in your overall payment to BRIT. Alcohol may be purchased outside of a caterer. If so, you are required to use licensed bartender(s) BRIT provides for an additional $27 per hour, per bartender. Price of bartender(s)will be included in your overall payment to BRIT. Trash - BRIT upholds sustainable efforts like zero landfill trash. If you choose to leave trash onsite, there is a $100 fee. Should you or your caterer choose to remove trash, there will be no additional fee. *Should trash be left onsite, it is up to you to collect and take to BRIT dumpsters. Failure to move trash if left onsite is an additional $100 fee. Caterer and Other Rental Providers - We have a list of preferred caterers, rental suppliers and other vendors. These businesses have been approved by BRIT and are familiar with the unique, special requirements of the building and grounds. If the caterer or other vendor of your choice is not on the preferred vendor list, you must inform your BRIT contact for approval. All caterers must provide copies of appropriate levels of insurance and liquor licenses as required by Texas state law. Additionally, all catering activities utilizing propane or other gases shall necessitate the notification of BRIT’s facilities manager for planning, inspections, and certification purposes. It shall be the responsibility of the caterer to consult, cooperate and provide the necessary information, schematics and certifications to BRIT. Failure to obtain proper certifications may result in the cancellation of your event. Decorations Due to the public nature of the building and grounds, BRIT reserves the right to restrict the use of certain decorations.
Additional Information
BRIT is an international scientific research and learning center focused on conservation and knowledge sharing. Funds from BRIT events go directly back to support works.