FAQs

What is included in the venue package?

10am - 12am access hours
Up to 300 guests
Round/Rectangle tables
Chiavari chairs, white fold chairs & church pews
Setup/Take down of the tables/chairs in desired layout
Choice of black/white linens
Mirror and Lantern Centerpieces
Clean up (excluding caterer waste)

What is the difference between the Standard Package and the Exclusive Package?

Our Standard Package includes our Courtyard outdoor ceremony space and our Lodge (main building).
Our Exclusive Package guarantees private access to all 24 acres of land to you and your guests including access to our courtyard, lodge, beach area (tiki bar & tiki huts), and an overnight stay in our 5-bedroom guesthouse (can be used for extra ready space).

What is the Required Bar Rental Fee: $15/Guest? Do we have to pay for it?

We do require our Bar Rental Fee. This is a $15/guest charge. This package includes:

Rental of our bar equipment (commercial ice machine, dual keg kegerator, & a double bar fridge)
Stocking of our Bar (Elegant disposable cups, napkins, sip stirrers, and garnishes)
Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages/mixers (cola, diet cola, lemon lime, doctor, root beer, sweet and sour, unsweetened tea, tonic, soda, & water)
Starshine Texas will include up to 2 off-duty uniformed security officers for 6 hours. Additional hours will be charged $150/hour. Security officers are required to be present from the start of alcohol being served until everyone has departed the property.
Starshine Texas will include a TABC licensed bartender for up to 6 hours. Additional bartenders will be supplied depending on the client specified guest count. Additional hours are charged at $150/hour. Alcohol is BYOB.

Can we bring our own alcohol?

Yes! Starshine Texas is BYOB for all events. We do not mind if you work with another vendor or decide to bring the alcohol yourself. Our only requirement is for you to have a TABC Bartender, and that all alcohol is served through the bar. All TABC laws must be followed while on the premises.

Do you require event insurance?

Yes, we do. Event Insurance is important to have when hosting an event as it can help protect you if you're found responsible for property damage or an injury caused during your event.

Do you allow outside vendors?

Yes! We know how important it is for you to be able to customize your event the way you would like and we don't want to take away from that! Our only requirement is a TABC Bartender and an Outside Catering Agreement to be signed. All third-party vendors must demonstrate appropriate licensing, permitting or certification if such is required, and carry satisfactory liability insurance

How do we reserve the date?

We require a 30% non refundable deposit and a signed agreement to reserve your date.

If we book the exclusive package, can guests stay later than 12am?

Only guests on your overnight guest list will be allowed to stay past 12am. Any guests staying in the guest house the night of the event will have a wrist band allowing them to stay on property. At 12am, they will have to leave the Lodge and stay in the beach/guest house area only.

How many people can sleep in the guest house?

Our 5-bedroom guest house sleeps 12. An overnight guestlist is required 30 days prior to your event. Anyone not on this guest list will have to leave by 12am.

What hours do we get the guest house?

Check-in is at 3pm on your event date and check-out is as 10am the following day. Depending on availability, early check-in and late check-out may be accommodated.

Do you require an event coordinator?

Starshine Texas does not require a wedding or event coordinator but we highly recommend one. The number of tasks that take place during a wedding are endless. Coordinators bring great experience and knowledge to guarantee a smooth event and alleviate any day-of stress you may already be having.

Do you provide free parking?

Yes! Starshine has 100 parking spaces plus overflow grass parking. For events reaching our max capacity (300), we highly recommend using valet and/or rideshare companies.

Do we have to use the stairs to access the main building?

No, you do not! We have a lift that can be used to access the main building instead of the stairs.

Do you have rooms for the Bridal or Groom party?

Yes! We have a bridal suite and a groom suite!

Do we have to clean up after the event?

No, you do not! We include the clean up for your event excluding all caterer waste. Caterers are required to clean all food related trash and dispose of it in our dumpster at the back of our parking lot. Please take any decoration pieces, flowers, etc. with you by the end of the night. Starshine is not accountable for any missing items.