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.