The Historic German House

The Historic German House The Historic German House is a treasured wedding and event venue located in Rochester’s beloved South Wedge neighborhood.

One of Rochester's iconic gathering places at the center of the South Wedge neighborhood, built in 1908 and newly restored, The Historic German house now focuses on creating the perfect venue for weddings and social events. Originally built in 1908, this beautifully restored architectural gem pairs timeless grandeur with thoughtful, refined touches.

Every great love story deserves a spotlight.Exchange vows where generations have gathered before—on the historic stage o...
11/13/2025

Every great love story deserves a spotlight.

Exchange vows where generations have gathered before—on the historic stage of The German House. Framed by architectural grandeur and surrounded by your guests, it’s a ceremony setting that turns your “I do” into a standing ovation moment.

Because when love takes the stage, it becomes legacy.

The bookshelves—an iconic detail that tells your story, your way. We love seeing how couples turn this corner of The His...
11/12/2025

The bookshelves—an iconic detail that tells your story, your way.

We love seeing how couples turn this corner of The Historic German House into something personal: card boxes, dessert displays, memory walls, seating charts, or even a late-night coffee station.

It’s one of those rare spaces that blends character with creativity—perfect for meaningful touches that feel entirely yours.

Every shelf tells a story. How will you make it yours?

📸: Garrett Maynard Photo Company

Beneath the chandeliers and century-old beams, the night comes alive. ✨At The Historic German House, every celebration e...
11/11/2025

Beneath the chandeliers and century-old beams, the night comes alive. ✨

At The Historic German House, every celebration ends the way it should—music flowing, laughter echoing, and the dance floor filled with love and legacy. There’s something about this space that keeps the energy going long after the last song fades.

Here, every step tells a story. Let’s make yours one to remember.

📸: Lauren Branagan Photography
🎵: ROC the Party

Some love stories are timeless—and so is the place where they’re told.Recognized by the Landmark Society of Western New ...
11/10/2025

Some love stories are timeless—and so is the place where they’re told.

Recognized by the Landmark Society of Western New York, The Historic German House stands as one of Rochester’s most celebrated architectural treasures. For over a century, it has witnessed the laughter, music, and vows of generations—each celebration becoming part of its living story.

Choosing to say “I do” here means becoming a chapter in that history. It’s not just a venue—it’s a legacy built by love, restored by community, and continued by couples like you.

Original 📸: Kelly Kaz Photo

It’s the details that make a day unforgettable. ✨This stunning custom menu by Posey Letterpress, another incredible Sout...
11/07/2025

It’s the details that make a day unforgettable. ✨

This stunning custom menu by Posey Letterpress, another incredible South Wedge business, perfectly complemented the event design vision of Eliza Jane Events and the floral artistry of Erie Way Flowers.

When creativity meets collaboration, even the smallest details shine brighter. At The Historic German House, our historically charming space gives you—and your dream vendor team—the freedom to personalize every corner and bring your vision to life.

Here, your story meets the South Wedge’s collaboratively creative heart. Let’s make it yours.

📸: Dani Moran Photography
✉️: Posey Letter Press
💐: Erie Way Flowers & Wreaths
Planning by: Eliza Jane Events

There are ceremony spaces—and then there are once-in-a-lifetime perspectives.The balcony at The Historic German House is...
11/06/2025

There are ceremony spaces—and then there are once-in-a-lifetime perspectives.

The balcony at The Historic German House is one of the venue’s most intimate and bespoke experiences. Perfect for private first looks or post-ceremony toasts, it’s also home to one of the most unique ways to say “I do.”

Imagine exchanging vows from above, surrounded by history, with your guests looking up in awe from below. Rarely done, never forgotten—this is romance reimagined.

Original 📸 : Brandi Toole

Your bar services? Poured to perfection with our exclusive catering partner, Partyman Catering. Craft the perfect mix-up...
11/05/2025

Your bar services? Poured to perfection with our exclusive catering partner, Partyman Catering.

Craft the perfect mix-up for your big day; guests will enjoy every sip.

📸: Lauren Branagan Photography
🥃: Partyman Catering

Venue location perk? We are right around the corner from Lux Bar, a great location to send those guests who want to keep the party going at the end of the night.

If you’ve lived in Rochester, you know—the quirks, the color, the art, the pulse of this city. And if you haven’t? We in...
11/05/2025

If you’ve lived in Rochester, you know—the quirks, the color, the art, the pulse of this city. And if you haven’t? We invite you to experience it for yourself. ✨

Here in the South Wedge, we’re surrounded by the kind of community that makes every day feel worth celebrating. It’s the local shops that remember your name, the hidden gems you stumble into, and the people who make it all come alive.

The Historic German House is proud to call this corner of Rochester home—and grateful for the neighbors, friends, and creators who help this city shine.

Discover the South Wedge. Feel the energy. Fall in love with Rochester all over again.

And maybe, if you love it like we all know you will, host your event at the Historic German House and add your chapter to our history.

Every love story leaves a mark—and here, it’s written into the walls. Seasons come and go, creating beautiful backdrops ...
10/30/2025

Every love story leaves a mark—and here, it’s written into the walls. Seasons come and go, creating beautiful backdrops for every love story, but for over a century, The Historic German House has been home to celebrations of every kind of love, each one adding to its living legacy.

A venue built on history, designed for romance—ready to hold the next chapter: yours.

Fall light. Century-old walls. If this is your season, now is the moment to make it yours.

Original Photography: Kelly Kaz Photo

Basked in light, framed by beauty. When the glow floods the room and the details fall perfectly into place, the moment f...
10/28/2025

Basked in light, framed by beauty.

When the glow floods the room and the details fall perfectly into place, the moment feels almost cinematic. A couple surrounded by the tables they dreamed of, every design choice working together to hold the memory in its best light.

Because here, love takes center stage—and everything else rises to meet it.

Step into the glow and see how your story fits the light.

📸: Dani Moran Photography
💐: Erie Way Flowers & Wreaths
Dress and veil: Lovely Bride
Planning by the magical Eliza Jane Events

A twirl in the right place becomes more than a photo—it becomes part of a legacy. ✨At The Historic German House, every s...
10/23/2025

A twirl in the right place becomes more than a photo—it becomes part of a legacy. ✨

At The Historic German House, every step on the dance floor, every glance beneath the balcony, every quiet spin in a doorway is folded into more than a celebration. It becomes another brick in the foundation this landmark has been building for over a century.

Because here, love isn’t just celebrated—it’s remembered.

Write your chapter into a century of stories—tour The Historic German House.

📸: Lauren Branagan Photography

The balcony—the sweetest hidden gem of The Historic German House.It’s the perfect spot for a first look, a post-ceremony...
10/20/2025

The balcony—the sweetest hidden gem of The Historic German House.

It’s the perfect spot for a first look, a post-ceremony breather, or a late-night cocktail while you watch the memories of your legacy take shape below. Isolated yet never removed, it offers intimacy without stepping away from the celebration.

Your story deserves moments like these.

Book your tour and discover every romantic corner of The Historic German House

📸: Dani Moran Photography
Dress and Veil: Lovely Bride Rochester
Planning: Eliza Jane Events

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315 Gregory Street
Rochester, NY
14620

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