The Allan House is a beautiful venue, however, we did not have a very good experience with them. First of all, the venue says they have capacity for 225, but then only provide chairs and tables for 150. So we had to go out of our way to find matching tables and chairs to rent just to fill their capacity. We also had to rent extra hours from them. I know a lot of venues do this, but I found it frustrating. if they only have one event each day, why not just let us use it the whole day? So, we purchased extra hours so we could arrive at 2pm, have our wedding start at 4pm, and be done by 10pm. The day of the wedding, we all showed up at 2pm- the wedding party, family, photographers, baker, florist, coordinators.. and no one was there. The doors were locked. We looked at our contract and confirmed that our entry time was 2pm. We had no phone number other than the office number for the venue management, and there was no one in the office. We were finally able to contact the venue ma... Read morenagement (Juliana) when our coordinator found her cell phone number through some mutual contacts. She had forgotten what our contract said and was not going to show up until 4. They finally arrived at 3 to unlock the door and there was an incredibly loud alarm that went off till about 3:30. The rest of the wedding went as planned, and the Allan House refunded us back for 1 hour that we purchased because of the mishap (when they sent the refund check, it wasn't even signed so we had to go to the venue to get it signed). However, the whole thing was handled very poorly and I couldn't believe we didn't even have a number to contact under an emergency. For the cost of the venue and lack of professionalism (they often didn't answer the phone and would email multiple days later), I would not recommend this venue.

We cannot Thank the Allan House enough for saving us! We planned our wedding in about 3 months because of a horrible misunderstanding with our previous venue, leaving us in a lurch. I was panicked and unsure of how to begin a new search for a wedding site and the Allan House made it so very easy! They invited us to an open house, which happened to be that evening, where we could see what the venue might look like, it was magical! The staff is more than just friendly, they make you feel like they are actually your friends and look out for your every need! They listen to your ideas and helped to make them happen! They offer a gorgeous clear heated tent during some of the winter months (our wedding was Dec. 18) so that you are still able to dance in the moonlights, and tables and chairs are included (which in this economy was a huge bonus)! The venue is absolutely beautiful with its classic elegance, yet they embrace the natural beauty of the property! My husband was born and raised i... Read moren Nashville, TN and I was born in San Antonio, it was the perfect match for our styles! They added extra lighting in the tent and the twinkle lights on the trees made such a romantic setting. They know what they are doing, they help you know what to expect, they know how to help, and most importantly they know how to put you at ease during such a busy planning period!

We found this venue after going thru many outside facilities. It was perfect for the size of wedding that we had and it went perfectly with the bride and groom's personalities. The weather cooperated that evening so everyone had a great time. The staff from the beginning was great with not only educating us about the facilities, the appearance, the wedding and reception set up, and the overall operation, but also helped with the additional vendors since this was a destination wedding and the guests raved about the ones we chose. The day of the wedding went relatively smooth. My suggestion to anyone is the one hour setup time before the wedding can be tight if any vendor runs late so I would suggest to arrange an addition hour just in case. The lite arrangement and décor was perfect and we can't wait to see the pictures. The value for the price is excellent and I would surely recommend this venue to anyone when looking for an out door venue in Austin.

Beautiful!!! Absolutely perfect wedding even though it was a blizzard the day we got married! The lighting outside was perfect and made for an absolutely gorgeous setting. This was definitely my dream wedding.

We loved the Allan House. It was the perfect place for our wedding. I would highly recommend it! It is classy and beautiful and the staff is helpful to work with.

We got married at the Allan House two weeks ago and it was a smashing success! Every guest at our wedding flew across the country to get here, so there was no way I was getting married anywhere but downtown - did not want people to have to 'commute' to our wedding. Our communication with the Allan House was always very prompt, they always answered questions immediately, and were both upfront about their policies and gracious. I don't recall ever encountering a policy that I thought was problematic. They're very strict on the time of your rental, but I'm not sure that would be different anywhere else (esp downtown). Otherwise, you can use any vendors you want - which was extremely important to us. Our wedding was on the patio with about 135 guests. I believe they can hold near 200, but I probably wouldn't host a party too much bigger than 135 - at least for my taste. I didn't want to use their typical hanging lanterns for our party and they were totally cool with us switching it... Read more up a bit. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to get married in downtown Austin - it's intimate and beautiful and CLOSE!

I 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 ... Read morehome! 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!!

Beautiful venue! Juliana was very helpful and made sure everything went smoothly.

The Allan House was the perfect backdrop to our wedding day! They were very easy to get a hold of and answer all of my questions!

From the very first time we walked past the Allan House, even before my husband & I were engaged, we both knew that was the venue for our wedding. It's in the heart of downtown, but still has a very intimate and classy feel. The courtyard is just stunning and even though it was cold & rainy on our wedding weekend, it turned out beautifully and I can't imagine getting married anywhere else! Juliana is super great to work with: very responsive and informative. And we most of our vendors were on their preferred vendor list - which made the planning much easier!

My 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!

It's the MOST gorgeous venue!!!!! You don't get as much "stuff" in your contract as you would some other venues, but it is worth it. They are very upfront about what is and isn't included - no surprises or guess work! They were amazing and the place is simply beautiful. My March wedding had the perfect vintage location, the photographers got amazing shots (and loved the location), and everyone kept talking about the beauty of the venue. I never had a problem reaching anyone, and it the chairs were set up exactly as I asked! The venue was the perfect size for my 100 person wedding, cozy without feeling too crowded! So worth it, and I'm glad that we choose The Allan House!!!

I loved this little gem in Austin for my October wedding of about 70 people. All the guests are still raving about the location and the outdoor reception under the stars and twinkle lights. The layout is perfect for a wedding allowing special areas for the ceremony, reception, cake and cocktail hour. The staff at the Allan House is more than professional; they are quick to respond to emails or phone calls and can help you with anything. Juliana was a lifesaver for my wedding. She spent tones of time with me on the phone and via email the week of the wedding and after the wedding as the weather started misbehave for my wedding. Pros: 1) Downtown Austin – everyone can take taxis or walk back to the hotels/6th street. 2) Perfect layout. Guests flow was perfect during cocktail hour and the reception. 3) Little decorations needed. The place is the true focus. 4) Amazing photo opportunities 5) Flexibility in choosing wedding vendors including stocking the bar. 6) Amaz... Read moreing staff that listens to you, helps you and cares. Everything I talked to them about during the final walkthrough was perfectly executed by their staff. 7) Staff was extremely flexible in my last minute/day of requests to be on standby for setting up the chairs and hanging the white paper lanterns. Cons: 1) No rain plan. Tents are expensive (about 3k, make sure you work with Juliana before you sign a contract and tent sharing is not always an option). 2) Set hours. You do not get all day access to venue.

The Allan House was a beautiful Venue! We loved how classic and charming the grounds are and really set the tone for our wedding. The staff were good and the location can't be beat.