If you've ever visited our home, you probably already know why we fell in love with Roberts Mansion. While we can't quite afford our own Victorian mansion, we couldn't imagine a better place to celebrate the beginning of our marriage.

Built in 1889, Roberts Mansion is one of Spokane's finest examples of Queen Anne architecture. The 24-room home was originally commissioned by pioneering merchant Bernhard Loewenberg, whose success helped shape Spokane during its earliest boom years.

Just as the home was being completed, Spokane's fortunes changed. After financial hardships following the city's early economic downturn, Loewenberg traded the mansion to Edward J. Roberts, a civil engineer, railroad executive, and co-founder of Union Iron Works. The Roberts family would call the mansion home for more than 60 years, leaving such a lasting legacy that it still bears their name today.

Over the decades, the mansion has worn many hats. It has served as a private residence, apartments, a rooming house, and today has been lovingly restored as both a historic inn and event venue. Its original granite detailing, ornate spindlework, dramatic turret, and Victorian craftsmanship have been carefully preserved, allowing guests to experience a piece of Spokane's history firsthand.

Nestled in Browne's Addition—Spokane's oldest neighborhood and one of the city's most treasured historic districts—the mansion continues to stand as a reminder of Spokane's remarkable early years. We feel incredibly fortunate to celebrate the beginning of our own story in a place that has already witnessed generations of them.

For the wedding, the mansion’s upstairs and private rooms will be off limits to guests, but we wanted to share a few of our favorite details with you. If you haven't, we encourage you to book a tour of Roberts Mansion to see the full interior and learn more about its history.