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Juliana Woolston
Juliana Woolston
Director of Events

Woman-owned

24 years in business

The Allan House is a mansion wedding venue located in Austin, Texas. Nestled in the heart of the city, this Victorian mansion boasts charming gardens and elegant function rooms that provide a romantic backdrop for weddings. The house was built in 1883 and blends original features with contemporary design for a one-of-a-kind setting. It is conveniently located just three blocks from the Texas State Capitol and is nearby a wide variety of other attractions and amenities.

Facilities and Capacity

The Allan House has picturesque indoor and outdoor event spaces available for weddings. The mansion’s courtyard offers an unforgettable space for your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception. Framed by towering century-old oak trees and decorated with native blooms, this idyllic space can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated reception. The courtyard features brick pavers and terraced limestone steps where you and your partner can exchange vows while your loved ones are seated below. You can use this as your reception location any time of the year, as the venue includes a heated tent for use during the winter months. The house has spacious verandas where guests can mingle during cocktail hour, as well as many beautiful areas for photo opportunities. Inside the house, there are sophisticated parlors that can accommodate more intimate events. The indoor function rooms are ideal for ceremonies of up to 65 guests and receptions of 50-60. Also located in the building are two separate dressing suites so you and your wedding party can get ready in private.

Services Offered

When you book your wedding at The Allan House, you and your loved ones will have exclusive access to all of the venue’s event spaces. This establishment offers many services and amenities to ensure your wedding day is unforgettable. They provide outdoor lighting, tables and chairs, and in the winter months, a heated tent. On the day of your nuptials, the venue will supply an event manager and security team to ensure your celebration is executed seamlessly.

Pricing information

Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$4,000 starting price
These prices are available for the months of September through June.

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

July
August

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Reviews of The Allan House

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The Allan House is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful venue, particularly the courtyard and large porch, which provide a garden-style and intimate setting for weddings. The location in downtown Austin is convenient, and ample parking is available for guests. Juliana, the coordinator, is commended for her responsiveness, flexibility, and expertise, making the planning process smooth and accommodating. Additionally, the Winter Tent option is well-received for winter weddings, adding to the venue's allure. Overall, the Allan House is recommended for couples seeking a classic, colorful, and natural backdrop for their special day.

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The Allan House is highly praised by reviewers for its beautiful venue, particularly the courtyard and large porch, which provide a garden-style and intimate setting for weddings. The location in downtown Austin is convenient, and ample parking is available for guests. Juliana, the coordinator, is commended for her responsiveness, flexibility, and expertise, making the planning process smooth and accommodating. Additionally, the Winter Tent option is well-received for winter weddings, adding to the venue's allure. Overall, the Allan House is recommended for couples seeking a classic, colorful, and natural backdrop for their special day.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 73 reviews
Google
4.6/5 170 reviews
M
Moira Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous, Kind, & Helpful

We chose The Allan House for our April 30, 2022 wedding because the venue matched my husband's classic taste and style, had a great flow throughout the house and courtyard, and just felt like a naturally beautiful, neutral backdrop for our otherwise colorful event. I truly feel this venue can be taken a hundred different aesthetic directions to match the style of the couple. We were also *so* charmed by courtyard's old trees and greenery -- it felt like a sweet, natural refuge in the heart of the city. A fun floral color palette pops beautifully against the greenery! And after dark, the twinkly lights in the trees set a beautiful ambience and were so magical for dancing the night away. I will also add, as a lover of color, that adding streamers overhead amidst the tree branches was such a BIG, FUN touch.

Though the venue is gorgeous on its own, Juliana is the real star of the show. A joy to work with throughout our years of planning, Juliana was always quick to respond to questions, accommodating to new ideas, and just a great communicator with both us and our planner. Her expertise is also apparent in all the wonderful connections she has throughout the wedding industry - other vendors spoke highly of her and the venue throughout planning. Juliana's support and calm, collected manner were most helpful when having to make the decision to nix a rain tent at the very last minute. She didn't have to be involved in that decision, but we super appreciated that one more person was helping us make the tough call - and that she was invested in helping us have the best day possible for our wedding!

Overall, every piece of our special day fell into place perfectly at The Allan House, as if it was all meant to come together in that space. Vendors are comfortable working within the venue's space. And due to its history in the events scene, I feel the best planners know how to really spice this gem up to make it special for the couple. Guests loved the space as well - the balconies were wonderful for cocktail hour as the courtyard was transitioned from ceremony to reception. (Note: inside the house can get very loud when guests are mingling, which made me appreciate the balconies even more.)

A few tips/notes from our experience: 1) The upper balcony was perfect for capturing portraits at golden hour, and it was refreshing to step away from the party for a few quiet moments with just our photographer and videographer. 2) The bride and groom suites worked perfect for our group -- we did not have a bridal party or groomsmen, just our immediate family members present to help us get ready. All hair/makeup was done off-site. 3) I was slightly nervous about the aesthetics and quality of the courtyard sound booth but everyone assured me it would be great. They were right -- the DJ and other musicians that played throughout the evening sounded awesome, and the booth itself just fades into the background. It felt positioned perfectly to pull guests from all corners of the courtyard onto the dance floor when a crowd-pleaser played. 4) I was unsure how dancing on the cobblestones would be, and some ladies definitely had sore feet in their (block) heels, but there were zero issues and guests enjoyed all types of dance.

We love, love, loved our wedding day and The Allan House was the perfect venue for our colorful, party-forward, cocktail style, laidback event. I would recommend it to any other couple who appreciates the natural beauty of the venue, and that enjoys convenient proximity to the city. (Guests enjoyed spilling out of our event to a nearby, walkable bar to continue their night! ;))
Maya
Maya Sent on 01/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

So worth it!

We *loved* Allan House and are so grateful we booked it! We loved the idea of an outdoor wedding, but the cost and hassle of tent rentals was just too much, plus I didn't want to have to create the whole thing from scratch. The winter tent is a dream, and the venue is so gorgeous I honestly didn't do much extra by way of decorations. We did mid-December which was great as everything as still green. Guests couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful the venue was, and since we were a mostly out of town wedding, the location was perfect so people didn't feel the need to rent a car. Working with Juliana was great--she was responsive, helpful, and we used a day-of coordinator she recommended, who was also great. It was in-line with other venues from a price standpoint, but offered so much more. Would make the same choice again, no question.
Sara
Sara Sent on 04/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Idyllic Venue

When searching for wedding venues, my husband and made plans to tour some locations to help us decide where we wanted to go (pre-pandemic). Once we arrived, walked around, and talked to Julianna (wedding planning binder in hand) we just loved the place. It was our first stop and nothing beat it!

Settling on a date, and understanding the plethora of rentals included (tables and chairs for 150+ guests) just made the decision that much easier! Juliana was so warm and kind, and worked seamlessly with our coordinator (Mockingbird Lane Events-truly another amazing wedding must-have!) When we requested an additional half-hour for our catering staff, the transaction was quick and reasonable.

Getting married during a global pandemic is sure to cause some headaches, but there was never any issues with communication with Juliana and ensuring we moved forward. My father even contacted her over a year ahead of time to help with research for hotels since majority of our guests were from out of town. She provided a list and professional suggestions about what was worth our time and energy.

The Allan House was absolutely perfect for our quiet, classic yet laid back style of wedding. This backdrop made all of our guests look even more stunning, and the tree lit up at night was gorgeous. Highly suggest The Allan House. You can't go wrong with a beautiful and historic home for your weddings or party needs!

Photos by: Two Pair Photography
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
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Team

Juliana Woolston
Juliana Woolston
Director of Events
Alex Faglie
Alex Faglie
Event Manager

Professional Network & Endorsements

Altared Weddings & Events Altared Weddings & Events Wedding DJs

Always a pleasure working at The Allan House! Beautiful venue in the heart of Austin with a really attentive staff!

2 Dine 4 Fine Catering 2 Dine 4 Fine Catering Wedding Caterers

The Allen House is a great choice for an excellent Austin experience! Their team makes hosting a great event a real snap.

The Arundel Ensemble The Arundel Ensemble Wedding Musicians

What a treasure nestled into downtown Austin! We've played for many open houses and weddings at the Allan House and each one is unique - one of our favorite places to play!

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The Allan House frequently asked questions

The Allan House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Allan House for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
The Allan House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Allan House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Allan House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Allan House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Allan House is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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