The Allan House

Price: $$$$$ Categories: bridal show, rehearsal dinner, reception, wedding ceremony, bachelorette party Area Served: austin Address: 1104 San Antonio
Austin, TX 78701
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Phone: (512) 478-8653 Capacity:300 or less
Style:banquet hall, mansion, unique
View:cityscape, garden / park Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
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The Allan House's next Open House&Bridal Showcase: Safari Soiree will be Thursday, January 21st from 5:30 PM -8:30 PM.

As always, admission is complimentary. We will be featuring a selection of our favorite Austin wedding vendors.

Don't miss out on the chance to mingle with some of the best in the business and...


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Reviews for The Allan House

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12/06/2008

I didn't really feel like they had much interest in me at all. I guess they are a popular enough spot so that they don't really need to seek out clients. It was pretty from what I saw. I had emailed the event coordinator and she promptly sent me information, however when I emailed her to set up a time to come see the facility, she failed to tell me that the date I was interested had already been booked, also she told me to come to the "open house" instead of making an appointment, and when I got there, she had left the open house 45 minutes early... It was just frusterating because I'm living an hour away from where the wedding will be so I really would have appreciated her letting me know that my date was taken, or at least be there when you told me that you would be... I guess I should have been booking earlier, oh well I found a great place where I feel like they are truly interested in my day instead of just my wallet.

Vendor response to review

We're sorry you had a bad experience with The Allan House event coordinator last year. We are now under new management. We can assure you we value our prospective clients' time and want to make sure they find the best venue to fit their needs. Thank you for your feedback and congratulations! We are sure your wedding will be beautiful.

The Allan House Team

Client testimonial from Cecilia
04/08/2009

"My nephew and his wife were married in the garden on April 13th and it was the most beautiful event I have ever attended. The flow was great inside or outdoors with the band, tables, and lovely decorations. Justin and Marie picked a great spot to share their vows w/family and friends. The slide show in the LBJ room was also and neat idea!"

Client testimonial from Adrienne
04/08/2009

"The Allan House was the perfect place for our wedding! The atmosphere was open, friendly, welcoming to all of our guests, and the grounds offered spectacular backdrops for our pictures. The indoor space itself was perfect for our small, intimate wedding, and conveyed the feeling of elegance and home that I wanted. The staff went above and beyond to help us in all aspects of arranging our wedding, from suggesting vendors to meeting the flowers at the site when I was held up to making sure the last chair was in place. I didn't worry about anything, because The Allan House staff were consummate professionals, especially since this was an out of town wedding for us. Getting married at the Allan House made my wedding special, and uniquely mine."

Client testimonial from Crystal
04/08/2009

"The Allan House was the perfect setting for what was truly the most amazing day of my life. Andrew and I looked at wedding venues for what seemed like forever. Nothing seemed quite right... Nothing fit the spirit of our relationship or the style we pictured. When I first walked into The Allan House, I knew I'd found the place for us. Its classic simplicity fit us just right. We loved the hardwood floors and all of the period features that added so much character to the house. It wasn't full of old, stuffy furniture and I could easily picture a wedding occurring there. The huge oak trees and the beautiful courtyard were exactly what I'd imagined. Plus, I loved the fact that it was downtown, close to everything. Looking at pictures now, reliving those few hours, I am so happy I found The Allan House. I know my wedding would not have been the one of my dreams had it been anywhere else. It was just too perfect!"

Client testimonial from Kate and Charles
04/08/2009

"The Allan House was the perfect venue for our wedding. On our wedding day the beautiful courtyard was filled with the scent of the flowers that had just begun blooming the week before. It was a picture perfect day with gorgeous weather, and our ceremony, lit by the setting sun, was like a fairy tale. The grounds and the house gave our ceremony and reception the feel of being married at the home of a dear friend. It was like coming home. As the sun set; the twinkle lights and the lanterns in the trees created a wonderful ambiance for dinner and dancing. We couldn't have asked for anything better."

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About The Allan House

The Allan House's next Open House&Bridal Showcase: Safari Soiree will be Thursday, January 21st from 5:30 PM -8:30 PM.

As always, admission is complimentary. We will be featuring a selection of our favorite Austin wedding vendors.

Don't miss out on the chance to mingle with some of the best in the business and be inspired by fabulous event decor!

To learn more about The Allan House and our Open House please call us at 512-478-8653 or visit us online at http://www.allanhouse.com!

RSVPs are appreciated. Please email events@allanhouse.com to do so.




Special Thanks to our Fabulous Vendors:

BZ Events
Complete Music
Crave Catering
Dragonfly Designs
Honeymoon Guru
Lucky 13 Mobile Bartending
Mancino Iron Rentals
Marquee Rents
Ron Parks Photography
Say Cheese Photo Booth
Simon Lee Bakery
Twin Liquors
Verbena Floral Design


Attention brides! Are you looking for a wedding venue for Spring 2010? We have one Saturday left for the spring -- Saturday, April 17, 2010! Spring is the perfect time to get married at The Allan House when our flowers are blooming and the courtyard looks more beautiful than ever. Call today to schedule your complimentary tour of The Allan House! 512-578-8653.


Incredible new specials from The Allan House and Anthology Photography: 50% OFF Wedding Photography until February 2010! Winter Tent included in the rental of all dates throughout December-February! Call us today or visit our website for more info!


The Allan House is ideally suited for weddings, receptions, corporate functions, and charitable events. The gated grounds include a charming stone patio with native Texas blossoms under a canopy of century old majestic oak trees. The elegant interior space accommodates formal wedding ceremonies up to 100 people and is suitable for approximately 80-100 people to enjoy a seated formal dinner. Using our courtyard for your ceremony, we can seat up to 250 guests. For casual cocktail parties, we can accommodate up to 350 guests, with seating for 200. For our special events and weddings that require seating for every guest, we can accommodate 250 using the indoor space and verandas or 200 using only the courtyard. We have hosted many intimate garden brunches and luncheons celebrating graduations, bridal showers, baby showers, engagement parties and bridesmaids lunches, just to name a few.
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HOT WEDDING TRADITION: The Groom's Cake

An old Southern tradition is back in full force, taking over the nation and providing you with a way to personalize your wedding and pay tribute to your husband to be. The groom’s cake can serve many purposes as it may be the dessert at the rehearsal dinner or an alternative to the bride’s cake at the wedding. Feel free to go all out and incorporate his interests and hobbies into the overall theme of the cake.

And believe it or not, there is an old superstition that goes along with this tradition. Legend has it that if a single woman sleeps with a slice under her pillow the same night she receives it, she will dream of her future husband.

To help you get inspired here are a few of my favorite groom’s cakes from past Allan House weddings:

Image Courtesy of: Studio 563
Cake by: Matty Cakes


Image Courtesy of: Jeff Loftin
Cake by: Matty Cakes


Image Courtesy of: Jennifer Nichols





Gilt's Wedding Weekend March 12-14

If you aren't a member of gilt.com, let me tell you, you are seriously missing out! Can you guess where I purchased my Tory Burch suede platform pumps, countless pairs of 7 For All Mankind, Michael Kors patent leather peep toes, Kate Spade leather tote, and too many BCBG dresses to count? Yes, all from Gilt Groupe. And the best part, all for up to 70% off retail prices!

So when I stumbled upon Gilt's Wedding Weekend with Martha Stewart Weddings, I just had to share. The series of fabulous sales begins March 12 and lasts through March 14 and will include items such as wedding gowns, bridesmaids' dresses, men's formal wear, designer shoes, and even honeymoon packages.



Gilt Groupe membership is free, but there is often a waitlist. Join now so you don't miss out on their Wedding Weekend!

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Planning your special event can be an overwhelming experience. One of the most important decisions you will make about your event is the food and beverage options you will provide. Luckily, choosing the perfect wine to go with the atmosphere of your occasion has become more enjoyable. You can now have your own wine tasting in the comfort of your home at the small price of $25. Brixr offers tasting packs that allow their members to taste a range of boutique wines from emerging vineyards. The tasting packs typically include four 50 ml tubes of wine and an interactive video guide about the samples. Now you can sit back, relax and make an educated decision about the wine you will serve to complete the night you will never forget. 

Photo Credit: Brixr






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