The Brief A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has suddenly shut down. Several brides have come forward saying the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue is permanently closed. A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has suddenly shut down, leaving several couples scrambling to find new venues. What we know:Several brides have come forward saying the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue is permanently closed. Tritico says if the company does not file for bankruptcy, couples could potentially file a lawsuit.