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the STEEL BELLE

LOCATION

Nestled in Southern Bee County, Texas, The Steel Belle offers the ideal backdrop for your wedding, corporate, or live music event. Our venue offers a serene escape just a 45-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi. Conveniently located, we're also a mere 15 minutes away from Beeville and Mathis, while still accessible within 90 minutes from south San Antonio.

VERSATILE EVENT SPACE

In addition to multiple outdoor ceremony sites, The Steel Belle features a welcoming grand foyer with mid-century accents, a spacious great room with a built-in bar and stage, and a courtyard adorned with elegant string lights. Couples also enjoy a private bridal suite with a full bath and glam bar, a groom’s lounge, catering and staging kitchen, and a green room for vendors or performers.

TIMELESS DESIGN

Elegant and timeless, The Steel Belle was designed to transform into the perfect backdrop for your wedding or special event, no matter the aesthetic or theme.

BUILT FOR LIVE MUSIC

Intentionally designed for unforgettable live music, The Steel Belle offers a touring-grade sound system and professional lighting to keep your dance floor energized while conversations remain comfortable. The generous 23’ x 18’ stage, pristine sound quality, and musician-friendly green room with a private entrance create a concert-quality experience for bands and DJs alike.

Night view of a two-story wedding venue with a classic and timeless exterior, lit up exterior lights, and a front porch. Potted plants are at the entrance, and a walkway leads to the house. The dark night sky is in the background.

Interior stage at The Steel Belle Wedding Venue with professional lighting and sound systems.

Front view of a large white house with a two-story porch, black front door, and outdoor seating area with white chairs, set on a grassy landscape with small plants in pots.

Beautifully furnished bridal suite at The Steel Belle wedding venue located in Skidmore, Texas near Beeville and 45 minutes from Corpus Christi.

The Steel Belle wedding venue features a catering prep kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator and work tables.

Interior view of The Steel Belle's entryway featuring mid-century accents. A beautiful wooden staircase with black railing highlights the welcoming space.

Interior bar at The Steel Belle wedding venue located in Skidmore, Texas near Beeville and 45 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi.

The Steel Belle wedding venue features a classic exterior with a front porch, potted plants, outdoor seating, and a black door, set against a clear blue sky and surrounded by serene oak trees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED questions

The Steel Belle is located off Highway 181, a few miles east of Skidmore, Texas, and approximately 45 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi. Conveniently located, we’re also mere 15 minutes away from Beeville and Mathis, while still accessible within 90 minutes from south San Antonio.
Depending on your event layout and the amount of space allotted for a dance floor, the Great Room (our main indoor space with a built-in bar and stage) can accommodate up to 220 guests for a wedding reception. For a banquet without a dance floor, we can fit up to 250 guests.
Contact us at 361-692-4499 or hello@thesteelbelle.com for custom package pricing, based on the needs of your event.
We currently have 60” round tables, 8’ rectangle tables, and white folding chairs available. Our event packages each include the use of our tables & chairs. To view more information, click here.
Linens are not currently offered in-house; however, we are happy to recommend trusted vendors who can assist you with linen rentals for your event. Additionally, you may utilize our new Linen Concierge Service ($200 fee) and we will pick up your rented linens, set them out for you, and return them to the vendor after the event.
You are more than welcome to bring in outside vendors, as long as they are insured (and friendly!).

You are welcome to bring in your own alcohol for events as long as you have a certified TABC bartender to serve. Security officers are also required at any events serving alcohol.
There are several hotel options in Beeville, a mere 15-minute drive from the venue.
The Steel Belle is located on acreage with plenty of parking space for your guests.
As much as we love a good surprise party, we do require appointments for tours. Please contact us at (361) 692-4499 (call or text) or click here to submit an event inquiry online.

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To schedule a tour of The Steel Belle, please contact us at 361-692-4499 (call or text) or click here to submit an event inquiry online. We look forward to hearing from you!
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