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Weddings at Marian University

Allison Mansion
With its 8,000 square feet of elegant space, the Allison Mansion at Riverdale is the perfect setting for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or bridal shower. Seating for 200 is accommodated between the Overlook Room and Music Room with a separate area for DJ and dancing, and the mansion's terrace for cocktail hour. 

Smaller rooms in the mansion provide intimate settings for rehearsal dinners or bridal showers. The gardens at Riverdale are the perfect backdrop for your wedding party photos.

Wedding rental pricing for Allison Mansion starts at $2,500 for Saturday rentals and $1,600 for Fridays and Sundays for a five hour event. Additional set up time is available upon request for a fee. Discounts are available for Marian University alumni. Catering and bar services fees are additional. Contact Classic Fare Catering to create your custom wedding package. 

Allison Mansion Features and Rental Packages Include:

  • Dinner seating for 200 with separate room for reception and/or dance floor
  • Optional outdoor patio for cocktail hour
  • Access to mansion and adjacent gardens for photo backdrop
  • Event host and security
  • Use of house tables and chairs
  • Access to separate spaces for bridal parties
  • Facility set up, break down, and clean-up
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to screen, projector, and sound system

Alumni HallConsider additional buildings on campus such as Alumni Hall, with banquet capacity of 250 with dance floor, or outdoor spaces with possibility of a tent, for weddings and social receptions.




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