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Description

Steps from the beautiful flowing Truckee River in Reno's Arts & Culture District, the historic Lake Mansion main floor with antique furnishings, daylight basement (perfect for a sitter to watch attending kids), adjacent enclosed modern Garden Pavilion, and Courtyard offers a unique and affordable ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, and/or bridal shower space. You choose what space(s) works for your special day AND you are able to self-cater and/or choose your own caterer.
Constructed with a distinctive Victorian style architecture, the Lake Mansion - "Reno's First Address" - rises from the popular River Walk and Arts Districts as an unforgettable venue for you and your guests. Built in 1877 and listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the mansion features a wraparound porch making this indoor/outdoor venue the perfect place for comfortably entertaining and socializing with family and friends. The adjacent Garden Pavilion features an open 700 square foot space surrounded by glass doors that open to the Courtyard. Couples have tented the Courtyard for additional "indoor" space.
Imagine saying ‘I do’ in front of a Steinway piano or antique fireplace surrounded by vintage furnishings and the ones you love or in our open space enclosed Garden Pavilion and Courtyard. The Lake Mansion is owned and operated by the non-profit Arts for All Nevada - your rental helps maintain the mansion AND provide arts opportunities for ALL ages and ALL abilities.

Venue Style

Historic/Landmark Building, Mansion, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic

Services

Indoor/Outdoor Ceremony, Indoor/Outdoor Reception

Capacity

Max Indoor Ceremony: 50 guests
Max Outdoor Ceremony: 60 guests
Max Indoor Reception: 80 guests
Max Outdoor Reception: 100 guests

Time Restrictions

Flexible set up start time. Early morning can be arranged. Events must end by midnight.

Rental Fees

For an intimate ceremony and reception, each space can comfortably seat 60 guests. Cost of renting the first floor of the historic Lake Mansion is $200 per hour and includes access to the kitchen. The adjacent building called the Garden Pavilion is an enclosed, large room with exterior courtyard. The Garden Pavilion rents for $125 per hour. You are able to rent both spaces for a rate of $300 per hour. Each space includes a discounted set-up and break-down rate of $100 per hour. Fees include use of available round and rectangle tables and 60 white padded "wedding" chairs. Just need a venue for a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or quick ceremony and small reception, please call us for availability and pricing!
We do not provide linens, coordination, or catering, however, you are welcome to bring in your outside vendors at no additional cost.

Wedding Cost

The average wedding cost at Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion is estimated at between $4,067 and $13,088 for a ceremony & reception for 100 guests.

Catering

BYO

Alcohol

BYO

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