Colonial Hall at Rockafellas

s perfect. This venue is truly a hidden gem. The high ceilings, dark wood, gorgeous staircase and windows and the bridal and groom suites make for beautiful photos. Our wedding was 1920's themed and the venue fit it perfectly. We received many compliments from our family and friends of how beautiful the venue was. AND. THE. FOOD! so many of our guests raved about the food and how it was the best they've ever had! This venue and staff are one of a kind and we recommend them wholeheartedly!

e space for seating (and dancing!). The venue itself was beautiful and the team who helped decorate and set up made it look even better. The cocktail hour on the balcony provided the opportunity to mingle with guests while looking down on the bandstand and seating area. Compliments to the chef - the food was amazing. Our guests raved about the appetizers and dessert especially. Also, compliments to the bartender for helping craft a signature cocktail for the evening. Above all we would like to give credit and thanks to Kelly and Michelle for helping to make this such a wonderful experience. From the start they both were instrumental in helping execute what we wanted. In particular, Kelly was very thoughtful in trying to make this night about "us." We would recommend Colonial Hall in a heartbeat.

ury hotels and the service from Michelle, our coordinator and her team was five-stars. Michelle was always available when we had questions and the manager, Dave was also very helpful and kind. The food was amazing! We received so much positive feedback from guests, everything came out hot, fresh and all together. The setting was so beautiful from the chiavari chairs, the satin linen on the tables, the large window at the top of the staircase, the bridal suite, I could go on and on. I have pictures that I will treasure forever with the backdrop of Colonial Hall! We are just so grateful for such a wonderful experience on our wedding day!

s to that stuff. We received so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and also how amazing the food was! the only downfall is no parking, but there is a parking garage near buy that we prepaid for our guests in advance. I would recommend this place to any couple looking to get married in Salem!

t list was smaller than most they book. The food was amazing and the decor that was included was everything we wanted, none of those cheap banquet chairs. I was also thankful that they allowed us to use some of their kitchen space as my dad was making the cake and he lives out of town. Afterwards, all of our friends and family, local and long distance, were raving about how beautiful the hall was (and being walking distance from our church helped too).

ial Hall has all of that and so much more! From the entrance, through the main function hall, up the grand staircase and into the quaint bride and groom preparation suites, Colonial Hall is stunning. It can be a blank slate for brides (like me) who love to decorate or it can simply stay as is with its ornate banisters, large windows and art-deco chandelier. Acoustics are amazing – perfect for a band or a DJ. The food is out of this world! Three months later I still have guests raving to me about it. And with the extensive entrée and hors d'oeuvres selections, including several vegetarian options, everyone will find something they love at Colonial Hall. Just a hint: The chocolate bread pudding is sinful. I really don’t think a bride has eaten more at her wedding! But what really makes Colonial Hall unique is the excellent staff. My husband and I were provided with our own server who made sure we were able to try everything we wanted and always had a glass in our hands. It was like magic! The same kind of service was given to all of our guests making them feel like the VIPs they are. Leanne, the function coordinator, was my wonderful fairy godmother throughout the entire process. Whatever question I had, she was always prepared with an answer. Every email I sent was responded to quickly and any request I had was fulfilled. There were more than a few unexpected issues that came up during the event but without batting an eyelash she swept in to the save the day. Amazing! She is a real gem and it was such a pleasure to work with her. I would like to thank all of the staff at Colonial Hall for giving us the wedding of our dreams. It is certainly a day my husband and I will remember fondly for the rest of our lives.

ful food and outstanding service they received. Thank you so much again and I would highly recommend this location to any engaged couple! Mother of the Bride February 22, 2014

time and raved about the food and the service which were both exceptional. People are still telling me what a cool and unique venue it was. I was very happy when we first walked into the room for the reception. Michelle and her staff did such a great job putting all the elements together, everything looked exactly how I envisioned. For such a new wedding venue they really know what they are doing. I would highly recommend Colonial Hall to anyone.

the stress. Our wedding day was perfect, and the staff at Colonial Hall had a large hand in that. The hall was the perfect place for our event. The food was fabulous and the service was top notch. We are still receiving compliments from our invitees about how gorgeous the space was, and how much they enjoyed the entire evening. You and your staff were just the best to work with. We could not have been more pleased. We did not want to evening to end.

ot a great price, and we had to worry about so little! 1. It was beautiful as is and we wouldn't have to decorate it. 2. There is an in-house chef so we wouldn't have to deal with caterers and we would receive a private tasting. 3. A very experienced and knowledgeable coordinator (Holly) was included in the price. 4. We got to customize our table linens and chairs. 5. Prepaid parking is available at Museum Place Garage. 6. Instead of cake or a prepared dessert, I wanted an ice cream sundae bar with Richardson's ice cream (as I am an ice cream fanatic) and they were willing to accommodate me! We communicated with Holly most of the time throughout our engagement, who was very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. We were married on 6/22/13 and it was a fantastic evening. The swordfish dish listed on the menu included fennel, which neither my husband nor I like, so the chef made us a substitution. It was literally the best swordfish I've ever had! We got rave reviews from our guests about the food and ice cream bar, too. The staff was very nice and Lisa made it seem like we were her only responsibilities the whole night. They were also very accommodating in that we were able to store our chocolate favors in their fridge overnight before the wedding and store our leftover ceremonial cake there the night of the wedding. I do hold a reservation though about the air conditioning, because it needs to be updated. It was a very warm day and it was too warm in the hall with 106 guests. Also a lack of communication on the part of the woman covering Holly's maternity leave caused me to have to run around in anguish to get a deposit in on time, but the woman apologized at least. Overall, I would definitely recommend this venue to another engaged couple!

u that everyone was well fed and had a blast! From the minute I saw the pictures of the space on line, to the time I left on Saturday, I still cannot get over the beauty of the room. I have a bit of an eversion to carpet in wedding venues, and love the idea of a unique and classy experience. Colonial Hall and their staff certainly provided that! The gleaming hardwood floors, and extremely high ceilings and gorgeous windows and chandelier, provided guests with a truly aesthetically pleasing experience! We signed a contract with Colonial Hall over a year ago and were in frequent contact with the venues primary planner- Holly Harrington-Stern. Holly is nothing short of amazing. Holly was easy to get a hold of and was very responsive with any sort of thought, need, or idea I had. Holly is very knowledgable about party planning, and provided valuable input regarding things I had not thought of. Holly is able to think of your needs, and your guests needs, and ensures all are met. Holly is patient and very easy to work with. I can honestly say that my wedding would have never have been the perfect day it was without her! I highly recommend Colonial Hall to anyone who is planning any type of event or party. The room is gorgeous, the food is amazing, and the wait/bar staff are very friendly are all wonderful. Not to mention, Holly will help you make all your visions come to life- she knows how to throw a great event! All you have to do is visit the space and the decision will be made. You will not regret choosing Colonial Hall, I promise!

k 3 months to get a wine list. And by wine list I mean eventually we just had to go around them and go directly to their wine distributor. If you asked the event person the same question 3 times, you would get 3 different answers. The room set up took a week's worth of emails and several phone calls, and it still wasn't what I had requested on the day. The food was fabulous, but the timing of dinner was very odd. Some tables had finished eating, while others still hadn't been served yet. Overall I never got the feeling that they appreciated our business, which when you are dropping tens of thousands of dollars, does mean something to a bride. I would recommend them for a wedding, but I do not think we will ever have another event there.

ur big day. She was easy to reach, kept in touch throughout our planning process, and helped us with questions big or small. The food is done by a separate chef from the downstairs restaurant (Rockafellas), and was so good! We had plenty of options to choose from, and our guests were literally raving about everything from appetizers through desserts. Every thing was great, Colonial Hall staff made our day easy, worry-free and were friendly and helpful with our family and guests at our reception. Not to mention, the space is absolutely gorgeous!