Villa de Cortez

Villa de Cortez is a historic event venue in downtown Weslaco, Texas, offering several distinctive rooms for weddings and family celebrations. The restored landmark combines historic character with event facilities, including chandeliers, decorative interiors and an original hardwood dance floor.

The Crystal Ballroom is the venue's largest space, with a wedding package for events of up to 300 guests. The package includes a six-hour rental, linens, centrepieces, charger plates, hosts, a bar and bartenders, security, a rehearsal for the wedding party, a pre-event dressing room and clean-up. Couples can ask the venue directly for pricing and availability.

Smaller spaces suit showers, anniversaries and more intimate gatherings. Options include the Rio Bravo Room, Bugambilia Room, Casita Room and Cellarbration Room. Depending on the room, seating ranges from small gatherings to 150 guests, while the Cellarbration Room accommodates up to 100 and has a stage, dance floor, bar and catering kitchen. Floor plans are available to help organisers consider the room layout.

The venue welcomes weddings, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers and other milestone occasions. Linen and centrepiece selections are available for some rooms. Villa de Cortez does not provide catering, but its coordinator can share a list of preferred caterers. Beer, wine and wine-based mixed drinks are available from the venue's bar. Organisers can contact the team to discuss room options, packages, dates and event arrangements.