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Carrie Sent on 03/19/2024
Brittany & Aaron wedding
My daughter’s wedding was hosted here on March 14,2024. Emily was awesome and Zach was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about these two. They jumped in and helped and was always asking how things were going. Great facility to have ceremony, cocktail hour, photos and reception. Highly recommend The Allan House. -
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Maya Sent on 01/14/2022So 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. -
Katherine Sent on 12/18/2021
Simply the best!!
If you are looking for a unique, historic venue, I cannot recommend the Allan House highly enough. We celebrated our rehearsal dinner with an intimate meal for around 30-40 of our close family and friends on the porch and it was truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen (of course we had gorgeous September weather on top of everything else). Frankly, it’s taken me several months to try to put into words how truly special it was (and I still think the photographs do it more justice).
The Allan House lends itself to so many different styles of events, not only intimate gatherings like ours, but I’ve also been fortunate to attend stunner outdoor weddings with the winter tent (which is absolutely incredible, even on the rainiest of days). There are so many noteworthy aspects to the space and there really aren’t any other venues like it in Austin.
I am biased, but can say confidently that Juliana is a treasure and it’s clear why others in the wedding industry hold her in the highest regard. You would be in great hands if you decided to host an event here. -
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Sara Sent on 04/21/2021Idyllic 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!
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Jazmin Sent on 01/27/2021SUCH a beautiful venue!
The Allan House is so charming and beautiful. Such a dreamy place to get married or have any kind of event. I have had the pleasure of coordinating many weddings here and I can honestly say I have never had an unhappy client.
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Emily Sent on 03/24/2020Natural beauty in the heart of austin, a must see!
We researched a lot of venues and decided the allan house would be the first one we visit. We went on a tour then came back the next day for an open house, we did not visit anywhere else because we were in love. The allan house has a perfect location in the middle of austin and makes you feel like you are in the hill country. they have a lovely entrance space that open up into an huge open porch then descends into a grand court yard. The lighting seems to be perfect at all times. the courtyard has large treas that bow over it adding life in contrast to the limestone paving. The staff are friendly and work with you as timelines and the weather changes. I am so lucky to have had our wedding here and know you will feel the same once you visit. -
Monica Sent on 03/18/2020
Allan House, Always!
I am a local wedding planner, and I always refer my clients to Allan House. So much to love about this space!
1) the venue manager, Juliana! Juliana is truly such a gem. You want to feel good and well informed about all your decisions when planning a wedding. Juliana helps guide, advise, and support! She is the best in the biz, and gives my clients confidence in their venue choice, as well as decisions around other vendors, flow, and overall must-haves for the space.
2) The Space! Ok - Allan House is truly one of a kind. If you are looking for a venue downtown, that has history and charm, and is convenient for everyone, this is the place! The venue feels private, like its own little oasis. You won't even know you're in the heart of the city!
Highly recommend having your wedding or event here!
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Reid Sent on 01/19/2020Fantastic venue!
The Allan House is a gorgeous and historic venue in Austin. Julianna was responsive and helpful during the entire planning process. We used quite a few of their recommended vendors and were very impressed by how flawlessly they worked together to help make our wedding wishes a reality.
The winter tent was beautiful and allowed us to not worry about the weather on our wedding day. The tent provided an intimate atmosphere for the ceremony and reception and was easy to decorate.
I would HIGHLY recommend the Allan House to anyone looking for a memorable wedding or event venue. -
Rowan Sent on 01/18/2020
Highly recommend!
The Allan House was the first and only venue I looked at! I fell in love with the location, trees, and character. I’m so happy I chose to get married there! Communication with Juliana was very easy, she always responded in a timely manner and answered all my questions! The only downside to the venue is that it doesn’t include parking. However, I still highly recommend! -
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Siobhan Sent on 01/12/2020Allan House made us feel special
Allan House was a perfect whimsically romantic venue for our January wedding. It was definitely not your hotel banquet room or rustic barn. What really attracted us to Allan House was the location in downtown Austin as well as the complimentary heated tent during the winter months (Dec - Feb). We had a lot of out of town guests and decided that a wedding right after the holidays would be the most ideal for everyone. A lot of the other venues did not offer the heated tent and it was perfect for an evening winter wedding. We also, loved the twinkly lights and majestic tree in the middle of the tent. Juliana was very communicative and easy to work with throughout the process. Allan House is truly a dream and really made our wedding day special.
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Abbi Sent on 01/05/2020Experiencing the City of Austin!
The Allan House was the perfect location for the outdoor twinkly-light wedding I have always dreamed of.
My husband and I both grew up in Illinois, so we had mostly out-of-town guests coming to Austin for our wedding. We looked at many venues in the hill country that we loved, but when it came down to it, we wanted our guests to experience the city of Austin that we loved, and having the ceremony at the Allan House did just that.
Juliana was great always quick to respond to the questions and requests we threw at her!
I loved our courtyard twinkly-light wedding - it was better than my dreams :) -
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Stephanie Sent on 12/17/2018What a special place!
The Allan House was the 2nd venue we looked at and as soon as we left the tour, our minds were made up. The venue is beautiful, elegant, and the outdoor area is heavenly. Juliana was our point of contact from the beginning. She is great with answering any questions and very informative about the whole process. It can get overwhelming! But she helped us out.
Our wedding was just how we imagined it. We had the wedding ceremony and reception outdoors with cocktail hour and cake cutting indoors. The bride and groom suites are spacious. We were able to keep the bouquets in my room and all of my bridesmaids got dressed in there. Everything went smoothly on the day of! We had a blast at the Allan House. And we received our deposit back swiftly.
The only time I ever had frustration was not directly with the Allan House but with the tent rental and due to our lack of research on prices/process of said rental.We didn't need the tent so it was all perfectly fine in the end. It would NOT have changed our decision to go with the Allan House by any means..I just would have prepared the budget to account for that possibility. So this gripe is just a heads up to do your research and be prepared for it if you have a budget you need to stay in. We reserved a tent just in case and were able to do a tent share with the other brides so it cut our deposit down to 1/3. The tent share process itself is pretty annoying..But that's more of an issue with the rental companies. -
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Ellen Sent on 10/30/2018
Charming and unique
We got married at the Allan House last month and found the venue director to be very helpful and flexible on your timeslot. The venue is unique and conveniently located near many churches if you want to have your ceremony elsewhere. It was beautiful and your most lucky if you score great weather. We had a great time and while it is unique and different from other venues, we found it to be a nice change from venues that have everything in one room. They say guest count 150, but we had more and it was fine, granted, we also did not have to turnover the space since our ceremony was across the street at the church. We had to use the tent due to rain in the morning, but I think it is more preferable and pretty without the tent if you add some chandelier touches. -
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Lindsay Sent on 04/28/2013I had my ceremony and reception at the gorgeous Allan House in April and had such a pleasant experience throughout the whole process! The girls at The Allan House - Juliana and Alex - were both extremely helpful and so sweet to work with. I needed to change my original date and Juliana worked with me to reschedule and was so helpful throughout everything. She was such a joy to work with! I absolutely LOVED the venue. It was perfect for the wedding that I had envisioned -- elegant garden -- and many of my family and friends raved about how much they loved the venue. I wanted something different than just a hotel ballroom -- and I wanted a venue that was already pretty and didn't need a lot of additional decor. The Allan House was perfect! The lighting and chandeliers in the trees and the garden and home are gorgeous without adding anything! I loved having the ceremony and reception in the garden and using the house for cocktail/cutting cake... I almost felt like I was at my own home! I also loved the location of the venue ... all of our guests were from out of town so it was nice to be downtown but have the feel of being not downtown! If you're looking for an intimate, simple but elegant, and absolutely gorgeous venue I would highly recommend the Allan House. Working with everyone at the Allan House was a wonderful experience and I loved having my wedding there!! -
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Sarah Sent on 12/29/2021Dreamy Downtown Austin Venue
We were married here in early December 2021 and had the most perfect day. Juliana helped with every question we had, the space was exactly what we imagined, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how magical the space was. With the December booking, we received the "Winter Tent" free of charge and it was perfectly temperature controlled. We had 150 guests and they all fit with some room to spare. This venue is easy to access from any hotel downtown and has ample parking included if needed at a nearby lot. Highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a central Austin location without the crazy downtown pricing. 10/10! -
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Alyssa Sent on 03/06/2014My husband and I loved everything about the Allan House. Juliana was great to work with, and any question I emailed her with was responded to by the next day at the latest. Our guests absolutely loved the venue, and even though I haven't gotten our professional pictures back yet, I know that venue made a beautiful backdrop based on what we've seen from our friends. The price was a little high for our budget if we wanted a Saturday wedding, so we decided to go with a Friday and it was definitely worth it.
The only downsides to the venue I can think of are parking, and the fact that you can't get ready there if you're also wanting to do a first look without adding some time to your contract. They do offer parking lots to rent, and my husband and I just paid for the additional 30 minutes so we could get in the house early, so clearly they weren't big enough issues to send us elsewhere! -
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Courtney Sent on 01/11/2019Beautiful ceremony + reception venue
AMAZING WEDDING CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE!! Excellent price for downtown location. Juliana (manager) is super cool and extremely helpful. I would book it all over again. The flip of the tent from ceremony to reception was flawless and so perfect. It could not have gone any smoother. My heart is so happy thinking about it.
They are pretty strict about entering and exiting venue (before and after wedding), so just know that. But, we were able to figure it out and I still highly recommend them! -
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Hannah Sent on 05/07/2013I LOVED my experience with the Allan House. It was the most gorgeous setting for our 150-guest wedding, but probably could not seat that many more people comfortably. All of our guests are still raving about the gorgeous venue. The staff was all very friendly and easy to work with as well. I would highly recommend it! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/09/2021Beautiful venue, could be more forgiving during the pandemic
I would give The Allan House 4.5 stars. It is a beautiful venue in downtown Austin. Parking is easy for a smaller wedding. The outdoor courtyard and beautiful overhanging tree is beautiful for a wedding. There is a bridal suite on the main floor, and a groom's suite in the basement. 1/4 star knocked off because the bridal suite was not the best for makeup application. I think most brides get ready in another location, but since all of my bridesmaids were traveling into town I wanted us all in the same place and not have to lug our things across town. The bridal suite consists of a bathroom, couch/seating area and what looks to be a dining area near the front. The HMUA found that the only room with good light was the front dining room, which made it so that guests could see us all getting ready upon entering.
The price does include many rentals of which we used bistro tables for cocktail hour, and the round tables and matching chairs for the ceremony and reception. It is a popular venue in Austin, so many of our vendors were already familiar with the place which made things run smoothly.
I knock off another 1/4 star rating due to price. I booked the Allan House after cancelling my overseas wedding. There was a great discount for a few months, and we decided to book. There was a second wave happening in Austin, so we decided to postpone by a few months. While they were easy to work with, they were also quick to add additional charges on top of the deposit already paid to reschedule. An additional charge for postponing during a global pandemic? I would have hoped they would be more flexible to people's need to postpone due to a rise in cases.The Allan House's reply:
Hi Samantha! We loved working with you on your wedding, and your pictures are stunning! Thank you so much for choosing The Allan House.
Your insight on the bridal suite rooms & your experience having your hair and make up done on our property is invaluable, so thank you for including this. As you mentioned, most of our clients do not choose to have their hair and make up done on-site, and if they do they are typically finished hours before guests are set to arrive, so this isn't something we have run into previously. However it is good information to have, and we will be sure to share that knowledge with future clients who have similar timelines to yours.
I am sorry to see you've knocked off 1/4 of a star for the price of the venue. When you booked your original August date with us, you were offered a 50% discount because of the quick turnaround before your event & everything happening with the pandemic. When you postponed your wedding to November, we did still honor that 50% discount, however the price increase reflected your move from an off-peak August date to a peak-season November date. I am sorry that you felt like we were quick to add additional charges, as we try to always be transparent with our pricing.
If you have additional comments or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
Sincerely,
Juliana Ross
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