Historic German House, Rochester NY

I was here for an event not hosted by The German House. They had graciously allowed us to use the space for a meeting as our previous venue is not up and running just yet. The space is gorgeous, though; if you get a chance to go to an event here, take it!

We had an absolutely incredible experience with the Historic German House! The space is beautiful and can accommodate both ceremony and reception. Jessica and Chris were both a pleasure to work with. The attention to detail was unmatched. Jessica is incredibly knowledgeable, organized, and so helpful during the planning process, and Chris has created a bar experience that is above and beyond your typical wedding. The entire staff the day of the event was so attentive, professional, and kind. We cannot recommend the Historic German House enough!

We recently had our wedding at the Historic German House and cannot express how happy we were with both the staff, space, and overall professionalism of the entire experience.

Jessica and Chris were wonderful to work with from the very first meeting all the way through the end of the wedding night. Their care and attention to detail could be seen anywhere from the custom cocktails that had our guests raving to the hospitality they shared with our families. The bridal suite was stunning and gave the bridal party a comfortable place to get ready and relax.

At one point I thought I lost my parents crystal champagne glasses but Jessica had already safety stored them in the bridal suite for us to pick up later. We were truly able to enjoy our special night because we didn’t have to worry about any of the details.

The staff was always one step ahead and filled with positivity and patience, we had a blast and wish we could do it all over again.

Recently went here for a wedding and it was beautiful. I love the vintage feel and the stage up front adds to the charm. There was never any confusion and everything went smoothly. The staff was amazing and everyone enjoyed the night for sure.

Literal perfection. My husband and I got married here on July 15th, 2023 with a party of about 60 people. The space was perfect for that size but could comfortably fit more people. The space is so beautiful as it is, we found it very easy to decorate.

I cannot say enough good things about the staff. Jessica was there for us every step of the way, was super responsive over email, patient and fun, and handled last minute changes with grace. Chris made us the most incredible signature cocktails that everyone raved about the entire night. Shannon, Shane, and the rest of the day-of crew were phenomenal. They took wonderful care of us. They made sure we had drinks, coffee, food, dessert, snacks and (most importantly) time to ourselves. They flipped the room from the ceremony set up to the reception space so easily and efficiently, they lit all 150+ candles that were part of our decor, AND they broke down the entire event after we finished up. Amazing.

The Highland Suite was the best place to get ready. It is beautifully decorated, comfortable to hang out in and has so much natural light. The German House provided hot coffee, tea and water, plus we had delicious mimosas supplied by Chris. There was plenty of space for the 7 of us getting hair and makeup done plus the makeup artist and hair stylist.

In summary: if you're looking for a venue with charm, an amazing bar and an even more incredible staff, you've got to go with the German House.

*Photography by Emily Watkins Photo, also perfection*

My husband and I got married at the German House in June and it was the best day of our lives! Our experience with the German House played a role in making this day smooth and special. Jessica, the wedding coordinator, was absolutely perfect to work with and helped us greatly through the planning process to help us make decisions and keep things (mostly) stress-free. She was extremely responsive and communicative and she made sure everything was planned for the day so that it would all run smoothly. She made sure we had planned for things I had not thought of! All the other staff members the day-of were kind and helpful and I am amazed at how many friends and family told us this was one of the best weddings they had been to. The space itself is gorgeous. The German House already had a special place in my heart, living in the area, and it was so beautiful. The building is pretty and unique so barely any decorating is required (which I really liked!). It was cool having multiple "spaces" that our guests could hang out in - from the mezzanine to the stage. The bridal suite is absolutely beautiful and all our photos we took in the building are fantastic. Only downside was the cost - there were added costs beyond face-value and this was stressful for me, but I think that is a problem with the broader wedding-industry and I would probably experience the same thing with most venues today. Ultimately - I wouldn't change a thing and it really was the wedding of my dreams!

Cannot say enough good things about HGH. The staff was incredible and made the entire process so easy. Highly recommend getting married here.

The wedding venue of our dreams! We couldn't be happier with how our special day turned out and the staff at the Historic German House deserve major kudos for helping make our dream a reality. The building itself has such a classic and timeless feel but has been updated with cool and classy modern amenities, plus the Highland Suite was the perfect setting for our bridal party to get ready and gather throughout the morning and day. We especially loved having the ceremony and reception all in one place so we could spend as much time as possible with our guests and keep the party going seamlessly. In the months leading up to our wedding day, we worked closely with Jessica, Chris, and Shannon who made sure every little thing behind the scenes ran smoothly and are truly a dream team to work with - flexible, kind, hardworking professionals that feel like friends. We received so many compliments from our guests on the staff, drinks (Chris helped us create delicious signature cocktails, including a zero proof one for my husband who doesn't drink), and the venue itself. In this day and age, it feels like such a blessing to have a stress-free wedding day but I can honestly say we did! Highly recommend for any folks looking to plan a unique and memorable wedding or really any event. Thank you HGH!

The Historic German House was a gorgeous reception venue for our wedding!
The use of the bridal suite was extremely useful in the morning and they also acted as our rain plan as the ceremony was open air.

We really appreciated the amount of care they took to set up the venue so beautifully. We had some last minute requests, especially about the bar, and we are so grateful they were able to accommodate us.

And the mocktails were so good! Our compliments to Chris; he and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with. Most of all, we are so glad that everything ran smoothly. We know that does not happen by accident and is the result of a lot of hard work, care, and attention to detail.