Providence Marriott Downtown

d were ecstatic when Nicole McCreadie, Social Catering Sales Manager, replied enthusiastically that the ballroom was available and they could meet our needs. We promptly met to come up with a game plan- which was an entire re-haul of our plans from our original venue. What could have been an incredibly stressful and confusing time quickly became a bride's dream! Nicole was thoughtful, understanding, and helpful. She made sure we stayed within our budget and offered suggestions along the way about things we hadn't yet thought of or were pushed aside with finding a new venue. It made sense for us to hold everything in one location for our mostly out-of-town guests. In addition to the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, we held the ceremony rehearsal and dinner at the Marriott, and everyone stayed for breakfast at the Bluefin Grille the morning after. We were able to customize the rehearsal and reception dinners based on the dishes we tried (and loved). Chef Franco's meals were excellent and everyone raved about the food- from the rehearsal dinner to the cocktail hour to the reception, not one person went hungry. The wedding packages are the way to go as the inclusive and detail-oriented staff were beyond amazing. To say the wedding was easy and convenient is an understatement; we had round the clock check-ins and felt that each guest was treated with respect and care. The hotel was busier than we anticipated it would be Labor Weekend and the pool area and bar were busy, but we still had a private space for our outdoor cocktail hour at AQUA. The ballroom was decorated beautifully and there were draping, uplighting, and chair rental options directly through Nicole's team that made setup a breeze. Their offerings also alleviated our need for help from family and friends or additional vendors. Our uncle made a custom backdrop and our cousin made the floral arrangements, bouquets, etc.; the Marriott was very accommodating to the custom elements we wanted to keep from our original plan. We also customized our beer selection (per the groom's request!) and felt that the space could easily have accommodated our 160+ invited guests, though we had fewer attend. For 2020 weddings, I recommend you take a visit to see Nicole, check out the renovated rooms, meal options at the Bluefin Grille, outdoor space/AQUA, and review the wedding package options! The space is beautiful and even though we thought about moving our wedding date to fall or winter after the venue change, we are so happy we were able to host our wedding on LDW as planned!

is meant lots of places couldn’t fit our wedding. The places that could fit, we couldn’t afford, or we didn’t like. I wanted to know that the person that was taking care of the details of my wedding cared as much about it as I did. Someone with experience and dedication, and was approachable and easy to work with. We were about a year and a half away, and I met Donna Diorio, the wedding coordinator at the Providence Marriott Downtown. Donna was perfect. She was loving, and cared so much. She had done this a million times, and had lots of ideas, but also took my ideas and made them a reality. Donna unfortunately retired that year, but left behind a wonderful predecessor in her place. Nicole McCreadie is just like Donna in the sense that she is so well organized, and can make your dreams into reality. She kept me organized from every freaking out email, to when I was totally confused about my timeline and was borderline late to send out my invites! She helped me through every step of the way. She even custom made menus to put at every plate setting. She cared so much, and just wanted us to have the night of our dreams. We had our wedding day on HER 29th birthday, and she was there almost the ENTIRE NIGHT! That is dedication. She had her wedding in the same venue, that’s how you know she loves what she does. The food was FANTASTIC! We had a food tasting and brought two people from both of our families to help us decide on food. When you go for your own tasting, come hungry because you will leave so full. I brought her tubs of decorations and she ran with it. She decorated the whole venue better than we thought it could look. I highly recommend the air walls with drapes on the ceiling. We had to have cocktail hour inside because of rain, but it was so elegant. We had signature cocktails and white glove passed Hors d’oeuvres. The next morning we hosted an after wedding brunch. Everyone who spent the night at the hotel got a little goodie bag that we made. The front desk made sure to give those out. We partied all night long, and could have gone longer if we wanted to. The venue is so accommodating to the bride and groom, it’s incredible. ON TOP OF THAT, we had a suite on the top floor the whole weekend! My husband stayed there the night before our wedding, and all the groomsmen got ready there the morning of. ONE YEAR LATER and they give you a night for your anniversary! We used our Marriott points from the wedding to book an extra night. So we stayed from Friday to Sunday to celebrate out first anniversary. Nicole left champagne out for us with fruit and cheese, and a note with little goodies for the weekend that we were there. We spent the weekend in the pool, walking the halls, and sitting in the ballroom that was once our reception. We reminisced the whole weekend, and couldn’t believe how fast a year goes by. We can’t stress enough how much we LOVE THE PROVIDENCE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN. We will forever cherish it as the place we celebrated our wedding, and we will plan to go back for anniversaries going forward. It was truly a magical and easy experience. If you are looking for a fabulous location, food, service, and accommodations, look no further. You found it here at the Marriott. P.S.- The photo in this gallery with the blue uplighting is our wedding! (=

ony, cocktail hour, reception, after party, honeymoon suite) is all in one place. While everything was at the hotel, each event had its own unique space which made everything feel so special. Our ceremony was in the Marquis room (which dresses up very nicely), cocktail hour was outside in the pool/courtyard/deck area, the reception was in the grand ballroom, and our after party was even at the bar/restaurant in the hotel lobby. This venue is seriously PERFECT for anyone who wants the convenience of having everything all in one place without anything feeling cramped. Nicole, the wedding coordinator who works for the Marriott, is AMAZING. She is very responsive, helpful, kind, and she knows her stuff. She listened to everything we wanted and made sure the day went off without a hitch. She made the year of planning and the day itself as stress-free as possible. Nicole alone is reason enough to have your wedding at the Marriott. The venue itself is lovely. I really wanted a hotel wedding and a lot of the hotels we looked at didn't even come close to the elegance that the Marriott has. Cocktail hour outside in the gorgeous pool area was a hit with our guests and the grand ballroom comfortably fit our 140 guests. The food at the venue is UNREAL. It is seriously SO GOOD. Appetizers, soup, entrees, desserts all got rave reviews from ourselves and our guests. It's absolutely delicious and the portions are fantastic. Seriously - it's like real restaurant food and not at all your typical wedding food. The wait staff was also extremely kind, professional, and accommodating. I highly recommend the Providence Marriott Downtown if you're looking for a hotel wedding where everything can be in one place and where the food is delicious. The whole planning process was extremely easy with Nicole and the Marriott and I am so happy with how everything turned out.

above and beyond to bring our vision of a Kentucky Derby wedding to a reality. The food was outstanding. We offered 3 choices, maple brined chicken, sweet and spicy salmon and filet mignon. All of our guest raved about the food. Unlike many brides and grooms, we actually ate our dinner and could not have been happier with the quality and the portions. 90% of our guests stayed at the hotel, some for 2 nights and totally enjoyed the hotel accommodations and amenities. The bar area is a cool place with great staff and great drinks. The guests also appreciated the free parking which was important as guests paid for their own rooms and overnight parking at most hotels can be a bit pricey. Everything was simply perfect, not one complaint from us or our guests. If you are in the process of choosing a venue in the area, be sure to consider the Marriott, it is convenient, affordable (compared to other venues in the area) and let Nicole help you plan your perfect day. The wedding may be over, but the memories will last a lifetime for all of us!