The Gingerbread House
The Gingerbread House is one of the most photographed homes in Savannah, an exuberant 1899 Victorian mansion celebrated for the carpenter Gothic arches and spindles that give it its name.
Today it works as an intimate event and wedding venue for up to around fifty guests, with a grand ballroom, a mezzanine, a hand carved bar and two floors of elegant Victorian rooms.
It suits couples who want character and a true sense of place over scale. For a small Southern celebration in the heart of historic Savannah, few rooms have more personality.
The Gingerbread House, also known as the Asendorf House, stands at 1921 Bull Street in Savannah, Georgia. Built in 1899 by Cord Asendorf, it is a famous example of the ornate Victorian carpenter Gothic style sometimes called Steamboat Gothic. As a venue it hosts intimate weddings and events of up to around fifty guests across a grand ballroom and two floors of period rooms, with full weekend hire from around USD 5,000 as an indicative 2026 guide. It is an indoor, year round setting in historic Savannah. Confirm current capacity, pricing and available dates directly with the venue.
A ballroom, a mezzanine and Victorian character.
Style and setting
The Gingerbread House is a three storey Victorian mansion famous for the gingerbread arches and spindles on its porch and side balcony, framed by a graceful oak said to be around two centuries old. It sits in the historic heart of Savannah, a short distance from the squares and live oaks that draw couples to the city, and is often cited as the most photographed house in town.
The spaces
Inside, the house offers a grand ballroom with a mezzanine that overlooks it, a hand carved English style pub bar and two floors of elegant rooms dressed in period detail. The layout suits a ceremony and reception under one roof, with room to move between floors as the celebration unfolds.
Capacity
This is an intimate venue. It hosts weddings and private events of up to around fifty guests, which makes it a natural choice for couples who want a close celebration rather than a large party. Confirm the exact seated and standing figures for your plan with the venue.
What it costs
As an indicative 2026 guide, full weekend hire of the Gingerbread House starts from around USD 5,000 and includes tables and chairs. Catering, drinks, florals and styling are additional, so the all in figure depends on your guest count and suppliers. The house is also available as an overnight rental sleeping up to ten. Confirm the current rate directly.
Ask about the Gingerbread House.
We will check availability for your date, share realistic costs and introduce a Savannah planner who knows the house. We reply within two business days and it costs you nothing.
A Savannah wedding rewards a planner who knows the city.
An intimate house wedding still needs catering, florals, music and timings handled with care, and a Savannah planner who knows the Gingerbread House and the historic district will make the day feel effortless. Tell us your date and guest count and we will introduce someone who fits.
Wedding planners in the United StatesThe Gingerbread House, answered.
How many guests can the Gingerbread House hold?
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It is an intimate venue for up to around fifty guests. Confirm the exact seated and standing figures for your layout with the venue.
How much does a wedding at the Gingerbread House cost?
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As an indicative 2026 guide, full weekend hire starts from around USD 5,000 and includes tables and chairs, with catering, drinks and styling additional. Confirm the current rate directly.
How old is the Gingerbread House?
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It was built in 1899 by Cord Asendorf and is one of Savannah's most photographed homes, known for the carpenter Gothic gingerbread arches and spindles that give it its name.
Can we stay at the venue?
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Yes. Alongside events, the house is available as an overnight rental that sleeps up to ten, which suits the couple and close family for the weekend.
When is the best time to marry in Savannah?
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Spring and autumn are the most comfortable, with mild days and the squares at their best. Summer is hot and humid, though the house is an indoor, year round setting, which makes it a dependable choice in any season.
Photography is licensed stock from Unsplash, shown to evoke the setting. It does not depict the venue itself.
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