$10,200 starting price
300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
Say I Do with a Riverview.
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront is a premium hotel wedding venue located in Saint Paul, MN. With 75 years of experience in luxury travel and accommodation, Intercontinental Saint Paul offers unparalleled quality of service.
Our Worldly Traditions with a Local Touch will bring all your wedding dreams to life. Whether you choose the elegance of the Minnesota Ballroom with its cathedral ceilings and ornate chandeliers or the magnificence of the Great River Ballroom, featuring a glass-encased rotunda, you will have chosen the perfect location for your Wedding at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, located alongside the Mississippi River in vibrant downtown Saint Paul.
We still have dates available in 2024 and would love to hear from you!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1,000
Ceremony:
$500
Bar services:
$10 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is May-Sept.
Amenities + details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
- Native American-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
- Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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out of 5.092 reviews
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Jennifer is incredible! As our venue/event contact she was super helpful. She has some great documents to help walk you through the planning process and ensure you have all the details taken care of. We did both ceremony and reception on site, which required more extensive logistics to ensure our vision was executed. Jennifer was there every step of the way to make sure everything was perfect.
Can't say enough great things about the staff as well. The bartenders and service staff were extremely professional. In particular our server Rafael checked in on me and my husband throughout the meal so we could ensure we enjoyed the experience despite the whirlwind of the day.
Finally - the main ballroom is gorgeous and a perfect fit for those who want an upscale ballroom/venue with the added benefits of being onsite at a hotel.
Jennifer is literally THE BEST!! She went above and beyond throughout our entire wedding planning process and even more the day of our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guest on how accommodating the staff at the InterContinental was throughout the whole weekend.
Feedback I recieved from several guests indicated the bartenders and dinner staff were very accoodatiing to the needs or our guests.
The venue was very well set up and organized.
Accomodations were great!
Jennifer Anderson and the staff did an excellent job!
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Jennifer Anderson is an absolutely amazing event manager. She gave out her personal contact information so we could have her help at any time. She was always patient, clear, available, informative, and kind. When my makeup artists canceled the week of my wedding she found me an amazing replacement. Whenever little hiccups occurred she said, "no problem" and it truly was no problem for her to manage. She even gave us her personal electric piano to use for a special performance in our wedding reception so we would not have to bring in our own! I always felt comfortable about the venue details falling into place knowing that someone genuinely capable had my back.
The view from the hotel is spectacular, and all my guests were pleased with the classy ballroom, great bar service, and tasty food. My husband and I stayed in the penthouse, and it was excellent.
Jennifer was absolutely amazing to work with. We had originally chosen a different venue but backed out because of their lack of service. Finding Jennifer and the InterContinental was the exact opposite experience! She was insanely responsive, detailed, flexible, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. Not to mention she helped set up all of our details the day of. We could not have been more impressed with her professionalism and expert level of knowledge of all things weddings and events.
The venue itself was fantastic as well. The ballroom and the space are so versatile and beautiful enough that you don't need a ton of decoration. The location is so convenient for out-of-town guests, and the parking is easy to navigate. All of the staff from the front office, to housekeeping, and even the engineers were so friendly and service-oriented. Not to mention the banquet staff who made our dinner service absolutely perfect.
Overall, we could not have been happier with our wedding weekend at the InterCon.
We had our daughters wedding at The InterContinental (The IC) in St Paul in September 2021. It was a wonderful experience! The Great River Room has beautiful views, the food was fantastic and working with Jennifer the Coordinator was the best experience. If you are looking for an urban setting, you can't beat the IC in St Paul. We had several out of town guests stay at the hotel and we did too. Great experience. We looked around and I believe we got a good value for the dollar.
THE BEST EVER.
We are so happy we decided to work with Intercontinental. Having Jennifer as our go-to person was such a huge relief. She was so knowledgeable, professional, and easy-going. She understood our vision and worked with our other vendors to make sure the day was perfect. If we didn't have Jennifer as our coordinator, I'd truly be lost and stressed. We can't say enough about her and the venue. Our guests absolutely loved the wedding and the services.
This vendor was an absolute pleasure to work with. The venue coordinator, Jennifer, was responsive, helpful, and accommodating. The food was incredible, and the overall atmosphere and environment were an absolute dream. I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding or next event. I couldn’t be happier with the service and support I received while trying to plan my wedding. We all know how stressful planning a wedding can be, but when you have the support of an excellent venue/coordinator, it alleviates a lot of the extra unnecessary stress on yourself. There was excellent communication throughout; she answered all of my questions, offered advice based on experience, and did anything she could to help me. 10/10!
We had our wedding last weekend and are so happy we went with the Intercontinental for our big day! Jennifer is awesome to work with and made the planning so easy. She was super helpful leading up to and through the day of the wedding. The ballroom we had our reception in was beautiful and had plenty of space. Our guests loved having everything be in one spot and made it easy for out of town guests. Jennifer went above and beyond our expectations and we would recommend her and the Intercontinental for anyone considering a wedding reception.
Jennifer was amazing to work with! I felt the whole time staff working were very professional and accommodating! Our meal package included so much and the venue was SO EASY to work with! Any large event I would plan in the future my first stop will always be The Intercontinental St Paul River Front! I had the wedding of my dreams and would recommend anyone and everyone to call them!
Everything about this wedding was fabulous! The catering manager at the hotel Jennifer was great to work with. We had so many positive comments from our guests.
So happy we choose this venue for our daughters wedding!!!
We held a small reception due to covid at the Intercontinental. Jennifer was wonderful at helping to create a special intimate environment. She was very responsive and organized! We all also stayed at the hotel as well. The suite had amazing views and helped to make beautiful getting ready photos.
The Wednesday before our wedding, we decided to move our day forward, from Saturday to Friday. This was due to the governor's order banning receptions starting that Saturday. The IC and Jennifer (our contact person) were right there to walk us through our options and to enable us to have the wedding we were planning. It was Jennifer's encouragement that empowered us to make such a last minute decision! She told us to not worry about anything and just focus on being in the moment. She worked with her staff and the rest of our vendors to make it happen and take care of everything behind the scenes. When we walked into the reception we were simply floored! It was like magic; the day we'd been dreaming of unfolded in front of us despite the pandemic craziness! We were able to have the wedding were we planning a day early simply because of the support and effort of so many people spearheaded by the IC and Jennifer! We can't say thank you enough nor recommend them highly enough!!
Working with Jennifer Anderson at the InterContinental was such a pleasure. Two days before the wedding, gatherings were to be shut down the day of the wedding. Jennifer and her staff at the InterContinental did everything in their power to move the event up by one day. Everything was perfect. We very much appreciate everything they did to make the day amazing. I highly recommend them.
The InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront was the perfect place to have our wedding. From the first time we met with Jennifer all the way up to the minute the dance was over went more than amazing. They are so accommodating to work with. The response time to answer any questions we had or to inform of us every detail was quick and effortless. The space is beautiful. The setup for the ceremony, social hour and repetition is all so convenient and the staff to set it up is wonderful and efficient! All of our guests complimented how good the food was and our nice and informative the staff was. Jennifer coordinated everything with all of our vendors so we didn’t have to worry about the little details. We have nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience having our wedding at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. Everyone is accommodating, detailed oriented and makes sure the day is perfect for the couple. We highly recommend this Venue for anyone planning to get married.
When my wife and I were trying to find the perfect venue for our reception of 300+ people, two items became very clear for "must haves" -- responsive wedding coordinators at he venue (my wife's must have) and a booking that went past midnight (my must have)!
The Intercontinental's rooms are very modern; the river room with 180 degrees of windows provided awesome scenery; the staff there responded and handled every predictable (and unpredictable) situation that came up -- exceptionally discreetly. All of this allowed us to enjoy out special day without hassle -- did I mention we partied until 1 am? They also comped us very nice suites the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding.
The food was wonderful; that waitstaff was more than accommodating and Jennifer and Lindsey (wedding coordinators) helped plan everything and took care of the finishing details!
We highly recommend the Intercontinental!
We knew the intercontinental Saint Paul riverfront was going to be our reception venue the moment we met Lindsay Wayne L, the senior sales coordinator! From the first time we met to the food tasting to the day of our wedding (9/14/2019), Lindsay was extremely attentive and made the entire process not only easy but enjoyable. She made sure everything was in place the day of the wedding so we could just simply enjoy our day! The venue is breath taking and the ballroom was perfect for our 200+ attendees! Everyone raved about the food and their beautiful views from their rooms. When we got to our room at the end of the night, Lindsay had chocolate covered strawberries and champagne for us! I can’t say enough about this venue, all the staff, and especially Lindsay! I highly highly recommend this venue for your wedding or any other big event!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
This is truly one of the most beautiful venues in the twin cities! With floor to ceiling windows on two sides of the ballroom that overlook the river, you can’t beat the views. Other than the aesthetic attributes, the services and hospitality were unmatchable. The food was delicious and we had compliments by majority of our guests about how great their meal was. We had a guest that has celiac disease and who is also vegetarian- the staff went above and beyond to make sure our guest was taken care of! Last but not least, Lindsay Wayne, the senior catering sales manager, is AMAZING!!!! She is the most organized person I know and helps make the wedding planning process a breeze! If you are looking for a spectacular venue with not only great views but stellar service- the Intercontinental is your place!
Lindsay will make your wedding one to remember. She is organized, respectful and so down to earth! Even after my wedding I want to remain in contact! She kept us at ease on our wedding day! The food was fantastic and the service was indescribable. We are still getting comments about everything from the venue to this day.
We had our wedding at The Intercontinental this past weekend and it was no drama, stress free and Lindsay was the best. I don't think I could've done this without Lindsay's help. I had to plan the entire wedding from a different state and Lindsay made it very seamless. The wedding turned out beautiful. The only small complaint I would have is that their dinner staff was way too efficient. We had some guests say their food was cleaned up too early and I also didn't get to eat most of my cake. Otherwise, I would definitely recommend everyone to choose this venue!
My husband and I are so grateful for all the support we received from the Hotel. From the day we arrived there for tour, Lindsay has been so helpful with providing us the details until the day of the wedding! She supported us and guided us to have one of the best day. We made our decision based on the great customer service we got and of course by the beautiful ballroom. Our wedding day is beyond what we expected. My guest loved the food and how everything was organized. What an amazing memory!
The venue was exactly what we were looking for; we fell in love right away! What I really loved about the venue was the high ceilings and the floor-to-ceiling windows. Our wedding had perfect lighting because of those windows! We were able to take our photos inside the ballroom and just across the hotel is a beautiful fountain and a small park, perfect for pictures. Our coordinator, Lindsay, is the best! She's super sweet, responsive, and informative. She always responded to our questions in detail and was very patient with us. There were no surprises and we had a very positive experience with this venue. The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and all of our guests had a great time! We would recommend this place to everyone!
Wow!! This venue was everything that we wanted and more. We had the Great River Ballroom the views were spectacular, we wanted an elegant city romance feel and that was very easy to achieve with minimal decorations because of the beauty of this room and the lobby where our cocktail hour was. The suites we had to get ready in were beyond anything I could have imagined, while we did upgrade one because of the number of ladies getting ready together it was worth the extra room, the views and decor for pictures were perfect. All of the staff were amazing and made you feel as though you were the only person they were concerned about, and they ensured everything was just how we wanted it. All the guests were raving over the food and desserts, everything came out looking 5 start and tasted as much as well. They were very willing to accommodate diet needs and did so without a ripple in dinner service. The surrounding outdoor areas are perfect for pictures as well as locations inside the lobby. They truly made our day special!
From day one we couldn't have been more thrilled to work with Lindsay Wayne at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. She handled all the details, helped us plan out our dream vision and provided an exceptionally experienced insight to our planning process. Jennifer took over for her while she was out on maternity leave and no details were missed. I was very impressed with every aspect of the whole process. The venue itself was stunning and everything was so streamlined. We had both our ceremony and reception here. We had many complimentary surprises and we were treated so well. They checked in on us on the day of, and they were able to exceed our expectations with anything we needed. I would 10/10 recommend having your wedding here. We are so thankful for everything they did for us and had the most amazing day with the best memories.
The Intercontinental was the perfect place for our wedding reception and rehearsal dinner! Lindsay and her staff were truly amazing! Throughout the entire planning process Lindsay was extremely organized and kept everything on track. The planning went so smoothly, and we were not worried about a thing! The reception dinner and the ballroom were delicious and elegant respectively! The bartender and serving staff were so professional and friendly!! The rehearsal dinner was equally wonderful! Also, many guests stayed at the hotel and had a wonderful experience-the rooms were clean and comfy with beautiful views of the river. I would highly recommend the Intercontinental for your wedding reception!
We were married at the Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel in February of 2019. From the initial tour to the actual wedding day we worked with Lindsay and she was awesome to work with! She helped us through the whole process, answered all of the random questions we had, and was genuinely excited for us. Lindsay even went above and beyond on the day of to help get something printed and delivered it to the getting ready suite. We really appreciated that the venue made it easy to have gluten-free and other allergen friendly options available. They were even able to bring in a preferred cider! The day of was amazing! The venue was beautiful, the food was great, and the staff were phenomenal! The wedding definitely wasn’t cheap, but we could not have imagined it any differently! If you are looking for a venue that truly wants to help make your day everything you want it to be then we definitely recommend this venue!
Lindsay and the Intercontinental were a pleasure to work with for our wedding. Lindsay was always organized and had every detail covered when we met. The ballroom space was gorgeous and worked perfectly for our day with 160 guests. We toured about 30 venues before deciding that the Intercontinental was perfect - big space, gorgeous dance floor, in-house coordinator, delicious food, windows overlooking the river, and guest rooms for our guests.
I highly recommend meeting with the Intercontinental staff and touring this venue - it is more than a standard hotel ballroom but really is a complete package for a beautiful wedding. We had so many compliments from our guests on the cocktail space, reception, and organization of the whole event. Thank you, Lindsay, for your dedication and top-notch coordinating!
Lindsay is the most amazing person to work with. She is the reason that I chose the InterContinental for our wedding venue. The moment we began the tour she instilled total confidence in me that she would ensure our day was perfect. Because of Lindsay, I did not feel the need to hire a wedding planner (which I was considering before). She always kept us on track with "next steps" and what we should be working on. The InterContinental's preferred vendor list is great. They really do know the best people to work with. The staff the day of the wedding was amazing. My now-husband and I were constantly being waited on and asked what we needed, which is so nice when you are so busy talking to people all night long. I can't speak highly enough of Lindsay and the staff. The food, service and ballroom were all amazing!!
I am SO happy that I chose the Intercontinental for our Wedding Reception. The ballroom is stunning, and the floor to ceiling windows really make this place a unique and gorgeous one! Lindsay is INCREDIBLE to work with. She is so kind, so professional, and you can tell she really loves her job and wants to do a good job when it comes to your special day. She is so quick to responding to texts/emails/and calls. Everyone loved the wedding and the venue, and I will forever be grateful we chose the Intercontinental in Saint Paul!
Lindsay Wayne and her team at the InterContinental were absolutely amazing to work with. They are so experienced and always ahead of the game. We were blown away, they answered our questions before we could even ask them. Would absolutely recommend them to everyone!
From the moment we toured this venue we knew we had to go with Intercontinental! Lindsay went above and beyond to make sure our day was amazing. She even helped bustle my dress! Every meeting was timely and productive. She always answered any questions we had and we always felt confident in our decision. The night was magical!
We looked at over 20 venues until we came to the InterContinental Riverfront. The Minnesota ballroom had everything we were looking for – a wow factor, great dance floor, and a huge reception location outside of the main ballroom. Lindsay was fantastic to work with, especially for food allergies. They were also accommodating when it came to dropping off items for the wedding a few days before and allowing us to store them until the next morning.
My husband and I got married at the Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront on September 8th. I couldn't have asked for a better venue. Our wedding was beautiful and so amazing! We got married in the Great River ballroom. The space is so beautiful that you don't need a lot of decorations. We kept it simple and space spoke for itself. It was truly a dream come true! Wedding planning isn't easy. Thank goodness for Lindsay Wayne! She made the process so much easier. Lindsay was so helpful and answered my many questions. All the stress that I had leading up to the wedding was eased with each meeting that we had with her! The night went smoothly thanks to Lindsay! All of the hotel staff are really friendly! Customer Service is exceptional!! I recommend this venue 100%! You will be taken care of throughout your whole stay. My experience with this hotel was amazing! I couldn't be happier. Thank you for making our wedding so effortless and amazing!
We had the most beautiful and traditional wedding at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront! It was truly exquisite with the location, scenic views, delicious food, and attentive staff. But mostly we have Lindsay to thank for going above and beyond what is asked of her as our wedding coordinator prior to our event date, but also on the day of the event! She alleviated most of my stress as a bride throughout the planning process and the week of the wedding. I couldn't recommend a better venue or coordinator to help with your special day!
This venue caught our attention at the initial tour, mainly because Lindsay was the BEST right off the bat. We immediately loved the dance floor and big, traditional ballroom for our wedding -- and that love carried through for our special day. It was perfect. Again, Lindsay and the staff at InterContinental made everything SO smooth. I didn't worry one bit, and nothing was out of place. Leading up to the event, the planning was easy, calm, and professional. Our guests loved the venue, too, which made us even more happy. I can't say enough about this wonderful venue. Thank you!! Special shout out to Lindsay W., you personalized our wedding and made us feel so special and happy on our wedding.
We had our wedding at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront this past weekend. All I have to say is .... it was Amazing!!!! It was everything we hoped for and more! The staff took really good care of us and we felt very welcomed. We actually made a few friends at the venue! Lindsay did an exceptional job at making sure everything was well planned. Her organized planning is on point. Our guests raved about how great the food was. The pot roast was delicious!!! The venue was beautiful and we didn't need any extra decor. This experience makes me we want to go back for future events!!!! We plan on going back to eat at the Citizen because of the wonderful memories we shared with everyone there. My heart is full!!! We love you guys!!!!
Beautiful venue with plenty of space for our large wedding. The wedding planner, Lindsay, is extremely organized and took care of everything for us— before the wedding and day of. We were also impressed by what is included at the hotel and it was by far the best deal compared to all other venues we looked at. I have absolutely nothing negative to say! Best venue for our perfect day.
The InterContinental was the ideal wedding venue. We were supported by the staff throughout the entire wedding planning process, and especially on the day of our wedding. Everything was beautiful and our guests couldn't stop raving about the amazing venue! The food was also very delicious.
We loved working with Lindsay to plan our wedding June 9th, and leading up to the big day we felt nothing but confidence. Our wedding was perfect, and we feel like she is part of our family now!
We also loved the event space, the wait staff (especially John), and the food. We had multiple people come up after the wedding saying the venue and service was amazing. Thank you again Intercontinental!
We loved working with and enjoyed the InterContinental Riverfront Hotel and staff! Lindsay and her team were very professional, organized and on time for every meeting and scheduled event we had leading up to and on the day of our wedding. As the bridal party arrived to the reception (hotel lobby) Lindsay was waiting in the lobby for us and was prepared for us to enjoy the evening, stress free. We loved all of the hotel amenities, location, views from the suites and getting ready rooms and the wonderful staff! We would recommend this venue to anyone getting married or hosting a large event.
Could not have imagined our day to take place anywhere else!! Lindsay our coordinator was phenomonal and was there for anything we needed. She responded to every email and text super fast and went to the extra mile to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted!
The intercontinental hotel was perfect for our wedding. Lindsay made life very easy for us while we were planning it and it was beautiful. The service was also spectacular!
I had a fantastic experience working with Lindsay and the whole Intercontinental team planning a May wedding for a client. As a wedding planner, I work with a lot of different venues and vendors and the customer service that Lindsay gives is AMAZING. I could not have pulled together this wedding without her! The day of the wedding was so smooth, the food was delicious and everyone was so accommodating.
We can't say enough good things about working with Lindsay Wayne at the Intercontinental. Throughout the entire planning process, she was a godsend to work with. Every question was answered and every email was responded to in record time. We loved having our wedding in the Minnesota Ballroom and the staff there made sure it looked beautiful!
We couldn't be happier with our reception venue choice! The staff really out did themselves! Our guest mentioned to us multiple times how great the service. Our wedding coordinator Lindsay Wayne was more than we could have asked for! She really went above and beyond to make our day the greatest. She was so helpful throughout the whole planning process and made it as stress free as possible. Also, she made the wedding day run smoothly. I felt completely confident that she would take care of anything that went on that day. Each time we visited we felt so welcomed by all the staff and were well taken care of. We really appreciate all the work the Lindsay and her staff did to make the planning process and wedding day so enjoyable. We couldn't thank you enough!! I would recommend this venue to anyone.
The Intercontinental is a good location if you have a large guest list as they can easily accommodate over 250 guests. The renovations add to the appeal of the location. Lindsay was very pleasant throughout the planning process and was quick to respond to e-mails. She is very organized. Using her list of preferred vendors as a starting point and her planning spreadsheets we did not need to hire an additional wedding coordinator. It was very nice knowing that she was doing last minute communications with our vendors checking the final details. The food was good and the chef was flexible allowing us to make changes. They allow for a variety of meal choices and were efficient making sure meals were served quickly. Allergies and dietary restrictions were easily accommodated. There were a few areas which could be improved. When reserving a room block they only release a few rooms at a time. Thus, when guests would book over the weekend often times a specific type of room would be full. Multiple times we had to contact the Intercontinental to add rooms to our block and sometimes this could not be completed until Monday morning. We ended up being charged at the top end of our estimates. This may be because we suspect were charged per drink for every bottle of liquor opened and not the number of drinks consumed. When our uncle left the bar tender gave him a half bottle of liquor and told him that we had already been charged for it. We were also planning to use a voucher system for breakfast the morning after and were told we would only be charged per voucher used. However, the vouchers were never collected so we ended up paying for every guest that stayed at the hotel even though some of our guests had early flights and never came to breakfast. I guess these could be canceled out by the fact that we had room upgrades for our parents and a champagne toast included. Overall, this was a good location to accommodate our large group and the evening went as planned.
This venue was the most beautiful venue you could ever use for a wedding. My husband and I were in love with the ballroom, the hotel suite, the incredible riverfront view and the food.
Not only were the staff extremely accommodating and polite - they were ready to help and do anything I needed for set up and decoration. Our wedding planner Lindsay Wayne was knowledagable and accommodating. She was so helpful and kind to my My husband and our families. Anything we needed or wanted to make our day great, Lindsay found a way to do it. We are just blown away with the beauty and class of this hotel and their staff. Our day couldnt have been any more perfect. I recommend staying a night in the hotel to experience the beauty and eating at their restaurant. If you decide to go with this hotel for your wedding reception or ceremony- you won’t regret it!
Choosing the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront as our reception venue was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. We had our reception in the Great River Ballroom where I fell in love with the dance floor- a beautiful marble compass medallion. We worked with Lindsay Wayne, who was professional, accommodating, and kind. She truly made our experience easy and rewarding. I am not the most organized person, so I really appreciated Lindsay keeping us on-task and up to date on everything we needed to provide. Our meetings were always pleasant and we had the opportunity to eat at the Citizen restaurant on a few occasions- always serving delicious food! Out of all of the drama and frustration that can accompany weddings and planning, working with the InterContinental was perfect and completely drama-free. Lindsay even kept track of our vendors and spoke with them before the wedding to get everyone on the same page. The hotel is beautiful and the views are perfect. Many of our guests said our wedding was one of the best they attended, and we are so happy with the way that everything turned out. I highly recommend anyone who is considering the InterContinental to jump right in because you will not regret it!
The InterContinental is an incredible venue for a wedding. We loved every second of it! From the first meeting to the planning process and the big day, the staff was amazing. We appreciated that our saleswoman (Lindsay Wayne) was with us every step of the way. She was thorough, organized, understanding, sweet, and thoughtful. Lindsay even saved the day when my dress strap broke 30 minutes before the ceremony. She came running up with a sewing kit and had it fixed in no time! We loved the experience and cannot day enough great things about the InterContinental!
My fiance and I felt special from the moment we saw and stepped into the Intercontinental. We were greeted by a smiling doorman and valet worker. They made sure that we knew where we were going. Once inside there was water, chocolate, and wine waiting for us. The hotel was very grandeur and elegant. We were pleased with the space and natural beauty of the hall and rooms. There was no bad view of the place. Having it over look the river made the views that much better. Lindsay Wayne, the event planner was more than helpful. She went out of her way to make sure we felt taken care of. Lindsay would answer any questions we had on a timely manner. Even if the questions came at night or on the weekend Lindsay would respond. We had quite a few meetings with Lindsay and each time she reassured us that she had everything under control. She personally worked with our other vendors to get them on the same schedule. Lindsay made many accommodations for our friends, family and ourselves. We highly recommend the Intercontinental for any wedding.
We highly recommend InterContinental Saint Paul for a wedding reception if you are looking for a place that is both classy and fun - and provides top value for high standards. We loved the lower level ballroom for our reception and it was gorgeous - the cocktail space was perfect for our group - lots of energy and fun! The reception room layout enabled us to have tables for 330 without taking down for the dance floor and it is truly a distinctive room and is warm and intimate for a large, workable space. The level of service was remarkable - we worked with Jennifer and she coordinated every little detail, right down to the hanging of the head table backdrop, a unique late-night snack display that WE brought in, and all the display tables and decor. Don't underestimate the value of dropping off the decor and displays earlier in the week and having the confidence it would be set up according to your vision. We literally had no 'day-of' duties other than to have fun. From the beginning, the staff took lots of time to understand our goals and style - and most importantly BUDGET. Jennifer was patient and empowering throughout all the phases of event planning. Note: the extras they include in their prices (dessert, linens, coordination of vendors, minimal rental fee, and more) make this place a true value, in addition to being beautiful. We are so grateful we were lucky enough to have the wedding reception at the Intercontinental!
Amazing food, venue and service!!! My guests and I can't stop raving about our special day. It was just perfect and I highly recommend this venue to all. Lindsay, Catering Manager was there from the beginning when we toured until the day of the wedding and made sure everything ran smoothly.
I couldn't be more excited to be having my wedding ceremony and reception at the InterContinental Saint Paul. I fell in love with the venue from the minute I walked in the door. Lindsay, Catering Manager was very detailed on our tour and made me feel so comfortable when I arrived. I know I am in great hands and I can't wait for my big day to arrive.
Can’t say enough about this venue!! Lindsay was so helpful, knowledgeable and patient during the entire process. Our wedding day was everything we wanted and more!
Lindsay was amazing from start to finish! Her attention to detail was impeccable and she made me feel like a real princess.
We were so fortunate to have worked with Lindsay Wayne throughout the entire wedding planning process at the Intercontinental. She has gone above and beyond her role and responsibilities and we are extremely thankful for her contributions and the effort she put forth in making our wedding this past weekend a day of success and a dream come true!! Not to mention how beautiful and magnificent the great river ballroom is!! We continue to receive raving comments on how spacious, elegant, and captivating the ballroom was and how much fun everyone had! The room definitely sells itself, you can have minimal wedding decors and the room is still stunning!!
We absolutely cannot imagine going with a different vendor. All the details and the steps were managed so well by Lindsay and the team. As a project manager by trade, she has exceeded my expectations! My Friends and Family have also complimented how friendly the staff were.
My family and I are a big foodie family and the #1 priority we had for the wedding was food choice and quality. The food served during the event was good, but we noticed that the food at the food tasting was better. There was a slight deviation, but nonetheless, the rest of the services provided were OUTSTANDING and that made up it!
Lindsay was amazing. The venue was beautiful. The food was good. This is best combination you can only hope for!!! We achieved it!!!!
We got married at a family farm in Stillwater and wanted to have our room block at a nice hotel in St. Paul - this was the perfect place. Andrew was very helpful. Once the first 15 rooms in our room block were reserved he helped us add additional rooms to the block (and still at the discounted rate) for our guests.
The staff was also able to give out envelopes (we printed, organized and labeled them before handing them over) to the guests, which helped everyone know where & when things were happening. The hotel also printed off breakfast vouchers for our guests (we covered Sunday breakfast for everyone on their own). The breakfast buffet is nice and $15pp, so everyone was happy.
The 4 stars is because we had to proactively check our room block and ask if additional rooms could be added, and it was difficult to have additional rooms with a King bed added (rooms with 2 Queens were fine). Otherwise the hotel was great!
We had the best wedding ever thanks to the amazing crew at InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront. Our wedding ceremony and reception were held in The Great River Ballroom and it was spectacular. Staff accommodated all our requests and more. Guests loved the room, the food, and the hotel in general. Food at the reception didn't taste quite as good as it did during our menu tasting, but it was still delicious. Would recommend this venue for anyone to have their dream wedding!
Definitely 5 stars!
As a wedding planner in the Twin Cities, I see and work with many venues and the Intercontinental is one of the best! Working along side the catering manager, Lindsay, was an absolute delight. And her staff all throughout the wedding were efficient, positive, and made the entire vendor team feel at ease. This GORGEOUS venue + their great team = an amazing event. Highly recommended! :)
We had an amazing experience working with Lindsay Wayne planning our wedding at the InterContinental. Chef Jamie also wowed everyone with the dinners he prepared, satisfying both local and international palates. We would recommend this venue to anyone. Thank you for helping our special day to run so smoothly! Everyone had a fantastic time.
I would highly recommend this venue / hotel to ANY ONE! My fiancé, family and I planned this wedding in 7 months along side Lindsay Wayne. She is hands down the nicest, most understanding, knowledgeable planner to work with.
Lindsay and all of the hotel staff work so close together to make sure you never miss a beat. I can say that with my wedding in 3 days - I feel so at ease knowing that they are all there with the interest of the Bride / Groom, and family making your vision become your reality.
The list is endless to describe how wonderful this experience has been. We cannot wait to share this venue with all of our family and friends!
This venue was absolutely perfect for us! We had many people approach us and say how wonderful the service was and how beautiful the Great River Ballroom is with the draping and lights. Loved having both the ceremony and the reception in the same building and it made it very easy for our guests from out of town. I know both my husband and I would highly recommend this hotel for both a ceremony and reception place.
Applause to InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront so accommodating! As we were searching for a venue that can hold 350+ guest Inter was in the running. Windows was one of our must haves (floor to ceiling windows)- how can you pass that up. The ballroom had a beautiful view of the city and river. Ashley the wedding coordinator there was amazing to work with and so helpful from the first time there to our big day! Our guest still are complementing how great the food was - even HOT for all 350 people. Our Guest really enjoyed their stay. Thanks for helping make our day a FAIRY TALE!
I am a wedding planner serving the Metro and found such JOY in working alongside Ashley and her staff for our clients wedding this past September. They were so accommodating and went over and above with every request! I cannot wait to work with them again!!!
Great Ballroom! Great Service! Best Experience!
I had my wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour and reception) at the InterContinental in the Great River Ballroom on September 17th, 2016. The day was perfection and the space looked incredible! The ballroom was more than enough space for our almost 300 guests, and the "room flip" was seamless. We had our cocktail hour in the space just outside the ballroom and the hotel staff transformed the ballroom from ceremony to reception decor in less than an hour!
Ashley N was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was patient and responsive to our numerous questions and she was always willing to meet in person to go over things.
There were a few small communication issues with respect to the guest room block and the tear down timing, but everything was able to be resolved quickly and had no impact on the success of the wedding.
I would definitely recommend working with Ashley N and the InterContinental!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2016
Thank you so very much for having your Most Important Day here, I'm sorry you experienced speed bumps with tear down and your room block. We truly appreciate the feedback so we can be better next time. ~Ashley
We just held a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception for 300 guests in the Great River Ballroom. Ashley was so thorough and detailed in helping us plan this event. Everything went great. The flip from ceremony to reception was quick. All our guests did was walk out into the Great River Court area for a lovely cocktail hour while Ashley and her team transformed the Ballroom space. Then we enjoyed our reception and dance back in the beautiful ballroom. There was plenty of space for all our guests. The food was delicious. The hotel rooms are very well appointed and convenient for our guests to just walk back to their rooms when the evening was finished.
I would highly recommend the Intercontinental St Paul Riverfront if you are looking for a big, beautiful space to hold a wedding ceremony and reception.
I recently coordinated a wedding at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront and was blown away! The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, the space is beautiful and the food was delicious. Ashley Nelson was instrumental in creating a beautiful day and entire planning experience for not only the couple, but for myself. Her attention to detail is unparalleled and she answered every question with a smile. I would highly recommend the InterContinental to anyone who is looking for a beautiful space and superb service for their celebration.
OMG..WOW..AMAZING
Words can not explained how amazing the InterContinental Hotel was and Ashley Nelson the event cordinator at the hotel. It was the most gorgeous venue and the most outstanding food.
We looked at so many places to host a 350 plus wedding and the room was not squished and the windows surrounding the venue at night with the view was incredible.
it was a dream come true for my daughter. The food was perfect and the service was perfect. A big wedding with not 1 error and food cooked hot to perfection. I am still hearing from my guests that the food was so awesome and tasted amazing. Only at the InterContinental can you say that. I have been to some of the fanciest venues in town and around the country and I must say based on my guests and family, they take the honors as the BEST. Andy the banquet manager came out to ensure everything was going as planned and kept to the timeline. Ashley was there all weekend and even helping me with things that had nothing to do with her job, just helping make sure everything went smooth and i was so greatful. Words can't express the job well done, and the hotel rooms for my guests had views of the cities,and the suites for the bride and groom...what a night. No one wanted to leave.
I can't thank them enough and this venue was ************** star . Most stunning venue ever ..Thank you to all for your genrous kindness and love in pulling off the greatest wedding. My friends and guests won't stop talking. Again, FABULOUS and beautiful place. Thank you.
I cannot say enough good words about this venue. From our very first tour to our big day, Ashley Nelson and the venue staff were so helpful and easy to work with. Ashley was very attentive and quick to respond. Ashley went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect. She would help with everything from venue coordination to general wedding questions. She was there every step of the way. The venue was gorgeous! We had so many compliments on everything from the decor to the food and friendly staff. Having the ceremony, reception, and hotel accommodations in one was also great. Our bridal party and groomsman each spent the day getting ready in our own suites, which were so comfortable and spacious. The venue also works with several other big vendors, which puts some ease into planning! Our big day was flawless! I would chose this venue time and time again and would recommend the Intercontinental and Ashley to anyone!
What an amazing venue for our daughter's wedding. The beautiful Intercontinental Saint Paul Riverfront provided us with everything we needed to make the day perfect. Ashley Nelson was such a calming presence throughout the planning process. Her attention to detail assured us that all of our planning would come together in the end. She was always approachable and returned communications promptly. On the day of the wedding everything was perfect. Hotel staff was amazing, everything was set up, food was delicious, and it was the most beautiful day ever. At the end of the night I went to bed, only to find flowers and everything left behind on the wedding night had been packed up and locked in a storage room for my pick up the next morning. Without hesitation, I give this venue, Ashley Nelson, and hotel staff five stars. It was so much fun, I'd like to do it all again!
What a gorgeous venue! Fantastic food (cocktail hour apps & 4 course dinner). The staff in every area of the hotel was most helpful and accommodating. The sleeping rooms are truly well appointed. A must stay at hotel + host a corporate or wedding event with them.
Response from the Vendor on 03/31/2016
Thank you so much for the kind words! We truly hope you enjoyed our hotel!
The InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront was the most perfect venue for our wedding! It is fully renovated and has a very modern flare. The ballroom is the most stunning room for a reception, from the floor to ceiling windows surrounding the room to the marble dance floor. The guest rooms have wonderful views of the city and river, and are reasonably priced for guests. The service is impeccable! The staff were very friendly and accommodating, and Molly the wedding coordinator is very knowledgable, flexible, and professional. She helped us mold our options to create our vision for our wedding!
We had our wedding in the Great River Ballroom with the floor to ceiling windows and beautiful view of the river and downtown St. Paul. It honestly was perfect and Alla was great to work with. We received so many compliments on it being the best wedding anyone has ever been too and having the room be so big - fitting 600+ people, it was great for people to move around in and then dance floor is my favorite. The hotel had just been remodeled - which made me worried but the staff was excellent.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2015
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was my pleasure working with you and hosting this beautiful wedding! - Alla
This was close to our wedding venue and was easy to set up a block of rooms for our guests. Guests had the option to book in our wedding block online or over the phone. Our room had a beautiful view of the river!
We had our wedding reception at the Crowne Plaza Great River Ballroom, soon to be an Intercontinental, in August 2015. The hotel is nearing the end of renovations and is starting to look quite fancy. We got a complimentary hotel room the night of the wedding which was spacious and very slick. There were some residual construction happening on our wedding day but they did a nice job of putting up nice drapes to separate the reception from construction.
The Great River ballroom is beautiful and overlooks the Mississippi. The hotel is across the street from a little park area with a fountain close to the river so this was great for pictures. It is also close to very nice parks for pictures ie Rice park near the landmark center.
The food options on the menu are great but, as the hotel is becoming more upscale, the menu prices reflect this. The hotel minimally negotiates on food prices but provides a full listing up front to you so be sure to assess your budget accordingly.
There are projector screens that the hotel allowed us to use free as long as we brought our own projectors. Sounds reflects nicely since the ceiling is not too high, we needed about 6 speakers mounted for the whole ballroom.
The staff was very professional while serving the food and coordinating the event.
Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront was an absolutely stunning venue for our recent wedding reception with 350 people. Their renovations are almost completely finished, and the updates are amazing. The staff and specifically Molly the coordinator were fantastic partners in planning and executing the day. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Our guests were astounded by the ballroom view, the hotel rooms, and the food/drink/service. Once word gets out about this awesome venue it's going to be a very popular and busy place!
I made a block of rooms in late January for our July wedding. After we put the block information in our wedding invites I got several calls from guests that the hotel did not have a block for us. When I called, they had no record of my block and the person I had worked with was no longer there, luckily I had the block information which they honored but unfortunately it was pretty late at that point and none of our guests used the hotel and just booked at the other blocks
The Windows on the River room served as the perfect location for our wedding reception. Many of our guests came up to us and told us how unique and beautiful of a location it was. Looking out over downtown with all of the lights lit up could not have been any better for our winter wedding. If you go to look at the room during the day, it may look a little old, but trust us that once it's all decorated at night, it is beautiful!
Beyond that, working with Kaitlin was so useful for our wedding. She had all the answers we needed and more. She went beyond her job to help answer questions that went beyond the venue. She met with us multiple times to make everything perfect, from the food and wine down to making sure we had enough time to decorate. We couldn't have been happier.
Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2015
Thank you so much for hosting with us Katie! Your wedding was beautiful and Kaitlin was delighted to share in your special day!