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The Nest at Ruth Farms
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500 for off-peak dates, and $9,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Nest at Ruth Farms is a beautiful resting place in peaceful Ponder, Texas where friends and family come together to celebrate the things that matter most. Established in 2017, our breath-taking venue and chapel is unique and adaptable. The natural beauty of our site is inspiring with intimate settings and scenic vistas, both indoors and out. Whether it’s your wedding, a private countryside dinner for your company, family photoshoots, or a gathering for an evening of ministry, we would love to make it special for you. Let us open wide our beautiful barn doors to host your unique event at The Nest.
Our event spaces
Chapel
A modern and sophisticated chapel that's perfect for indoor wedding ceremonies - come rain or shine!
Newly completed in September 2022, our chapel can seat up to 250 guests and provides our couples with peace of mind knowing that they'll have a beautiful ceremony locale no matter what weather Texas throws their way. Nestled next door to our main barn, the chapel features a modern and sophisticated style that is sure to wow guests and capture the romance of your day. Say, "I do," to the brand new chapel at The Nest!
Guest capacity
30-250 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Crystal chandeliers - French-inspired mercury glass mirrors - Black and white marble tiles for a stunning front entryway - Built-in sound system - Elevated stage - 250 gold chiavari chairs - Fountain and courtyard
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Wings
Designed with weddings in mind, the wings flank the main hall and can be used for the buffet line, indoor cocktail hour, or additional guest seating.
Our venue's ability to hold up to 300 guests would not be possible without our wings. Both spaces on either side of the main hall allow your guests the ability to move freely as well as allow for easy catering setups. Both sides are the same size; however, each has its own unique function based on guest count and overall event layout. The best uses of the wings are for overflow of guests, indoor cocktail hour, or your buffet line.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Entry
Our beautiful entryway serves as the perfect backdrop for your guests as they mix and mingle during cocktail hour.
Upon arrival, our entry will be one of the first places your guests are invited to experience The Nest. Immediately noticeable are our grand, french-inspired mercury glass doors. These doors are a one-of-a-kind and only available here at The Nest. Your guests will enjoy mingling while grabbing a drink at our built-in bar or signing in at our entry table.
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Back Patio
Our covered back patio is perfect for cocktail hour while you take family portraits!
Located at the back of the main hall is our covered back patio. Keep your guests entertained with yard games, a satellite bar, and appetizers during cocktail hour! Our back patio features café lighting, so your guests can enjoy the shade while they take in a gorgeous Texas sunset and keep hanging out even after the sun goes down.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 146 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Upstairs Balcony
The loft area serves as the perfect space for an intimate first look
Traveling upstairs to our indoor and outdoor balcony will definitely be a place you and your guests love exploring! This area is an ideal spot for photos before your wedding as well as wonderful for extra space during cocktail hour. You can even place your DJ upstairs!
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 40 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bridal Suite
Located downstairs, our bridal suite is spacious and the perfect place for the bride and her girls to get ready!
Located downstairs, our bridal suite is spacious and the perfect place for the bride and her girls to get ready! The bridal suite features 5 vanities, 2 full-length mirrors, hooks, and a private restroom.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Groom's Suite
Our groom's suite is spacious and the perfect place for the groom and his closest friends to get ready!
Our warm, yet masculine groom's suite can accommodate up to 10 gentlemen at once. Designed with intentionality & style in the chapel, our groom's suite is the perfect place to come rest and relax, put on your tux, and prepare for that moment when you say “I do.”
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 15 Standing
Included in this room:
- 2 flatscreen TVs - Mini fridge - Private bathroom
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Main Hall
A french-inspired, modern farmhouse with a Texan flair sure to wow guests from near and far
Our all-white-everything main hall creates a truly blank canvas that allows for your style to come to life! Multiple grand windows provide plenty of natural light to illuminate the space and create a bright and airy atmosphere. Our main hall also offers a generous amount of space for receptions, seating up to 300 while also including a dance floor and space for entertainment.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- 300 white cross-back chairs - 30 60" round tables (seat 8-10 guests each) - 4 wooden farmhouse tables - 8 cocktail tables - 8 8' rectangular tables - 4 6' rectangular tables - Gorgeous bridal suite - Large bar area with built-in shelving - Stone sign in table - Upstairs loft area for photo ops - Prep kitchen with 500-lb. ice machine, double-warming oven, and industrial refrigerator - Covered back patio with café lights - Built-in speaker system for ambiance music - Guest restrooms
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Chapel
A modern and sophisticated chapel that's perfect for indoor wedding ceremonies - come rain or shine!
Newly completed in September 2022, our chapel can seat up to 250 guests and provides our couples with peace of mind knowing that they'll have a beautiful ceremony locale no matter what weather Texas throws their way. Nestled next door to our main barn, the chapel features a modern and sophisticated style that is sure to wow guests and capture the romance of your day. Say, "I do," to the brand new chapel at The Nest!
Guest capacity
30-250 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Crystal chandeliers - French-inspired mercury glass mirrors - Black and white marble tiles for a stunning front entryway - Built-in sound system - Elevated stage - 250 gold chiavari chairs - Fountain and courtyard
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Wings
Designed with weddings in mind, the wings flank the main hall and can be used for the buffet line, indoor cocktail hour, or additional guest seating.
Our venue's ability to hold up to 300 guests would not be possible without our wings. Both spaces on either side of the main hall allow your guests the ability to move freely as well as allow for easy catering setups. Both sides are the same size; however, each has its own unique function based on guest count and overall event layout. The best uses of the wings are for overflow of guests, indoor cocktail hour, or your buffet line.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 120 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Entry
Our beautiful entryway serves as the perfect backdrop for your guests as they mix and mingle during cocktail hour.
Upon arrival, our entry will be one of the first places your guests are invited to experience The Nest. Immediately noticeable are our grand, french-inspired mercury glass doors. These doors are a one-of-a-kind and only available here at The Nest. Your guests will enjoy mingling while grabbing a drink at our built-in bar or signing in at our entry table.
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 50 Standing
Back Patio
Our covered back patio is perfect for cocktail hour while you take family portraits!
Located at the back of the main hall is our covered back patio. Keep your guests entertained with yard games, a satellite bar, and appetizers during cocktail hour! Our back patio features café lighting, so your guests can enjoy the shade while they take in a gorgeous Texas sunset and keep hanging out even after the sun goes down.
Guest capacity
Up to 100 Seated
Up to 146 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Upstairs Balcony
The loft area serves as the perfect space for an intimate first look
Traveling upstairs to our indoor and outdoor balcony will definitely be a place you and your guests love exploring! This area is an ideal spot for photos before your wedding as well as wonderful for extra space during cocktail hour. You can even place your DJ upstairs!
Guest capacity
Up to 30 Seated
Up to 40 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Bridal Suite
Located downstairs, our bridal suite is spacious and the perfect place for the bride and her girls to get ready!
Located downstairs, our bridal suite is spacious and the perfect place for the bride and her girls to get ready! The bridal suite features 5 vanities, 2 full-length mirrors, hooks, and a private restroom.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Groom's Suite
Our groom's suite is spacious and the perfect place for the groom and his closest friends to get ready!
Our warm, yet masculine groom's suite can accommodate up to 10 gentlemen at once. Designed with intentionality & style in the chapel, our groom's suite is the perfect place to come rest and relax, put on your tux, and prepare for that moment when you say “I do.”
Guest capacity
Up to 10 Seated
Up to 15 Standing
Included in this room:
- 2 flatscreen TVs - Mini fridge - Private bathroom
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Main Hall
A french-inspired, modern farmhouse with a Texan flair sure to wow guests from near and far
Our all-white-everything main hall creates a truly blank canvas that allows for your style to come to life! Multiple grand windows provide plenty of natural light to illuminate the space and create a bright and airy atmosphere. Our main hall also offers a generous amount of space for receptions, seating up to 300 while also including a dance floor and space for entertainment.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
Up to 300 Standing
Square footage
6,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- 300 white cross-back chairs - 30 60" round tables (seat 8-10 guests each) - 4 wooden farmhouse tables - 8 cocktail tables - 8 8' rectangular tables - 4 6' rectangular tables - Gorgeous bridal suite - Large bar area with built-in shelving - Stone sign in table - Upstairs loft area for photo ops - Prep kitchen with 500-lb. ice machine, double-warming oven, and industrial refrigerator - Covered back patio with café lights - Built-in speaker system for ambiance music - Guest restrooms
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by The Nest at Ruth Farms
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Rentals
- Chiavari Chairs
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
3 reviews
Beautiful Wedding Venue!
This venue is STUNNING! When I first toured it, I knew this was the venue for my wedding! During the planning process Calla and everyone who works at The Nest, were so friendly and easy to work with when I had any questions. They got back to me really quickly and made the whole planning process easier. Day of, the venue was so pretty and the outside was so well kept. Calla was so helpful and we were so happy to get married there
WONDERFUL!
I cannot recommend the Nest at Ruth Farms enough! The Venue Director, Calla and the Venue Coordinator, Gabby were wonderful to work with! They made the wedding day smooth and stress free. The venue is stunning and kept up! When I was first visiting the venue, they were re-painting to make sure it looks stunning for all events. They recently built a Chapel onsite which is a nice backup plan if you are wanting to get married outside and it rains. The bridal suite is large and absolutely beautiful to take pictures in. The Grooms suite is also a good size, and both suits have their own private bathroom. I loved working with this venue and wish I could relive my wedding day over and over!
Perfect venue ❤️❤️
The Nest at Ruth Farms is the absolute best venue we could have ever had our wedding at. We had the best experience, Calla (venue manager) was the easiest most helpful person to work with for our day. We would highly recommend this venue to anyone planning their wedding or any important events in the area.
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