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Featured Photographers and Videographers:

Julie Wilhite, Jen Dillender, Feather & Twine, ILC Films


Introducing The Allan House

The Allan House is a charming Victorian home originally built in 1883. Featuring century-old oak trees, the property seamlessly blends historic character with contemporary design.

Family owned and operated, this beautiful venue has been hosting social events for the past 20 years. It's easy to forget The Allan House is conveniently located in Downtown Austin. At every turn, inviting southern verandas offer views of the property's lush outdoor spaces.


SERVICE


Venue Use Fees

$3,000 to $10,500

The fee fluctuates depending on the time of year and day of the week.

Peak Season Saturday rate is $9,000.

FEE INCLUDES
- Winter season pricing includes clear tent
- Exclusive use of space for 10 hours
- 2 private changing rooms
- Tables and chairs for up to 150 guests
- Decorative outdoor lighting
- Iron patio furniture for 40 guests seating
- 2 hour photo session time
- 1 hour ceremony rehearsal time
- 2 custom white wooden bar facades


Food + Beverage

Below numbers based on the average of three proposals obtained from caterers on the venue's preferred list:

BUFFET MEAL
100 guests = $8,300
150 guests = $11,200
200 guests = $14,600
250 guests = $17,600

ABOVE INCLUDES
- 3 passed appetizers
- Two proteins, salad, and side
- Bread on the table
- Drink station: coffee, tea and water
- Cake cutting service

SELECT FULL BAR
100 guests = $1,500
150 guests = $2,300
200 guests = $3,000
250 guests = $3,700

ABOVE INCLUDES
- 5 hours of bar service
- Mixers and ice for BYOB bar
- Increase for tableside wine service
- Increase for champagne toast
- Increase for top shelf liquors


Additional Rentals

The below estimates are based on proposals from a mid-priced rental store.
The venue provides tables and chairs for up to 150 guests.

100 guests = $1,500
150 guests = $2,100
200 guests = $3,100

ESTIMATE INCLUDES
- Chairs in addition to those provided
- Tables in addition to those provided
- Standard linens for dining tables
- Standard napkins
- Basic china, silverware, and glassware
- Setup, takedown, labor and fees


CAPACITY


250 guests
Cocktail Style

200 guests
Dinner with a DJ

200 guests
Dinner with a Band


OUTDOORS


Outdoor Tenting

A clear-top tent is included in winter season rental fee.
Below tent pricing is based on weddings outside winter months who contract
a custom fit white top tent with one of Allan House's tent partners.
Estimates includes labor and setup.

$3,450 Minimal (small wedding w/ DJ)
$4,400 Average (medium wedding w/ band)
$4,400 Max (large wedding w/ band)


Heating + Cooling

 

The Allan House winter tent includes heaters.
If not in a tent, It's difficult to heat or cool an outside space
but it's common to rent mushroom propane heaters or
port-a-coolers to help with temperature regulation.

- Estimate $150 per port-a-cooler
- Estimate $150 per propane mushroom heater

 

Sound + Lighting

 

It is common for couples to add strings lights for the lawn. The below estimates also includes a PA system for ceremony sound.

- $1,300 is average lighting and sound budget
- The winter tent comes with chandeliers

 

UTILITIES


Additional Power

 

- Additional power is not needed at this venue
- Plenty of power for event lighting and a band

 

Stage + Dance floor

 

- Features an outdoor built-in stage
- Hard paver surface available for dancing
- Estimate $1,200 for third-party dance floor (optional)

 

Restroom Facilities

 

- 2 restrooms inside the mansion
- 2 restrooms in the courtyard

 

TRAVEL


Bussing

The Allan House is located in downtown Austin.

- Bussing is not common
- Most guests rideshare or drive


Valet

You are not required to offer valet, but it is an elegant option.

- $900 for 100 Guests (25 cars)
- $1,600 for 150 Guests (50 cars)
- $2,100 for 200 Guests (75 cars)
- $2,700 for 250 Guests (100 cars)


Parking

Parking is convenient and free to your guests.

- 50 parking spaces in the lot adjacent to building
- Unlimited street parking


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