St. James Hotel - Est. 1875 -

with. She made sure everything was perfect for the day. She helped with the audio and made recommendations on items to be set up. The food was AMAZING!! We had so many compliments on the wild rice soup and the wine. Thank you to everyone at the St. James that helped make my daughter's as wonderful as it could be during the pandemic.

ng hotel. Not only were there beautiful reception rooms, but those rooms were easily transformed into amazing ceremony locations, which was also on the top of our list (an indoor ceremony at the same venue). Abby Hanson was our Wedding Manager from the hotel and she was so great to work with. She was prompt with answering emails and phone calls and usually answered our questions before we even knew we had them. They have a convenient event order form that gets filled out gradually as you get closer to the big day and that was super helpful to keep track of what still needed to be done. We got a block of 20 rooms at the St. James and the whole weekend was centered there, which was so fun for our friends and family! We had the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner the night before also at the St. James, and guests visited the bars in the hotel while our ceremony room was being flipped for the reception. Then we had brunch at one of the restaurants on Sunday morning. The St. James caters all of its events and we were very pleased with the food choices. We got a lot of compliments on the dinner options we chose. Plus, that was one less vendor we had to deal with. Overall, we are so glad we chose the St. James to be the venue for our wedding weekend-it was an amazing experience and we will definitely be back!

old us it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and many said it was the best wedding food they've ever had. We also had the River Blu SPA inside the hotel do hair and make up and that was just so convenient. They also did such a beautiful job. I would highly recommend them. I can't thank you enough for exceeding all of our expectations. We wanted to give our daughter her dream wedding and we wanted our guests to feel welcomed, well fed and entertained. It was all that and more!

and her team made everything very easy and fun. We used outside vendors as well as those within the St. James (Clementine's and River Blu Salon) and it all came together wonderfully. Finally, I cannot overstate how charming the reception area, the rooms and the entire facility is.

ted our wedding here. There is so much history and beauty surrounding you, it is mesmerizing. The hotel's wedding coordinator, Abby Hanson, is fantastic. Planning with her was so easy, she's very organized and responsive -- she knows what she's doing and does it well. We held our ceremony in the Victorian Dining Room and had our reception in the beautiful Summit room. The view is breathtaking. Our guests could not stop talking about the food, they're still raving over Chef Sarah's pot roast! Everyone enjoyed their stay, the beautiful rooms, and all of the restaurants the hotel has to offer. Everything about our wedding day was perfect, and we owe it all to the staff at the St. James Hotel. I highly recommend this place for any event! Until next time! Love, Jordan and Alex

antic set up. The wait staff was incredibly kind, helpful, smooth, and on top of their game. The venue itself had very reasonable pricing (especially compared to the pricing in the twin cities) and included a suite stay with a jacuzzi and a couple other gifts for us. The hotel itself has multiple restaurants in it so it's good for celebrating the night before the wedding and the morning after. We would highly recommend the St. James Hotel to anyone looking for a cozy romantic spot!

ng to be as convenient as possible and I think the St. James provided that with the ceremony, hotel, and reception being in the same building with easy access to a florist and salon as well. The food was incredible and Abby and her staff were with us every step of the way to make sure it went perfectly.

just go see it and talk to them! You want to experience it for yourself. I'm sure that you will find the St. James to be absolutely fantastic. The hotel is kept up beautifully, the history is rich and the details magnificent. The diversity of spaces for your wedding cannot be matched, whether it is the gorgeous Historic Wing with library and fireplace, the intimate Laurentine, or the majestic Summit with spectacular river views, such big windows! Go see the Summit room! Go visit the St. James Hotel! I'm sure it will either become your venue or set the bar for your search and you will be so glad you went. A few details about our wedding: January 13th, 2019- Sunday Brunch Wedding. We used the Historic, Laurentine, and Summit and were delighted with all three spaces. The food was excellent. The staff was great. And the prices were fair, especially for a winter, Sunday, brunch wedding. I said I wouldn't say too much but it is easy to get carried away when speaking about the St. James Hotel. Thank you St. James Hotel! Daniel & April

utifully for the holiday season and we were able to capture some pretty stellar bride and groom pictures in the historic library. The summit room offers a spectacular view of the Mississippi River Valley. This view cannot be beat! The wedding manager (Abby) was fantastic to work with and responded to our emails very quickly. The food is prepared at the St. James and was delicious. I highly recommend the pot roast! The banquet staff was professional and polite, too. There's no need to look anywhere else for your reception - you will not be disappointed!

at sunset. The food was amazing, and we heard from every guest how much the loved the venue and the food. Abby was an amazing help and was always available to answer all of our questions. Wish I could do it all over again. And the little touches around the hotel when it is your wedding was amazing (don't want to spoil it). and to top it off, there is a salon in the hotel that took care of my entire wedding party with NO problems and we all looked amazing!

g coordinator (part of the deal when we booked), and she was there for us every step of the way, from helping us choose our food, to reserving rooms for our guests, and being available on the big day to keep things running on track. We received a free suite on the wedding night and it was filled with beautiful gifts upon entering. If you want a wedding that is self-contained, go to the St. James. Your guests will thank you when they don't have to drive anywhere after the ceremony or reception. I will never forget that day and the St. James made it everything I hoped and dreamed for!

beautiful and joyful celebration. The venue is gorgeous, there is ample free parking for guests, the hotel rooms are beautiful, and the food is delicious. Abby Hanson (the wedding sales manager) worked closely with us from day one to give us a seamless, stress-free wedding planning experience. I would recommend this venue to anyone who wants an amazing value and a perfect, beautiful, stress-free wedding.

and on the day of. Food, flowers, hair, make up and nails all done on site and with no regrets. Huge shout out to Allison at Clementine for her exceptional dedication and passion to her craft. Heads up for those thinking about doing a wedding brunch, opt for buffet as our continental was composed of little, and too few pasteries. The fruit was fresh however ran out as well. Also, we held out ceremony outside near the river which was really the icing on the cake. Good local, service and accommodations. Thank you!

innesota Pot Roast, pasta primavera & Tuscan chicken) and the venue warm, friendly, and inviting. The view of the Mississippi from the Summit Room can't be beat. Highly recommended! Excellent experience all around.

ts had nothing but fantastic comments about the venue and the staff. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was stunning. I would 100% recommend the St. James to any couple looking for a classic, scenic and veteran group of wedding staff.

ion. When I first got info on the St. James, I thought it was too good to be true. It met all of our criteria (we did out ceremony in the park behind the St. James) and was in our price range. I figured there had to be a catch but there wasn't! It was seriously PERFECT! They were incredible to work with throughout the process. They responded promptly to our many questions and helped us every step of the way. The work we had to do for set up and tear down was minimal and they provided pretty much all of the basics that many other DIY venues lacked like china, linens, tables, easels, etc. Instead of being a generic hotel ballroom though, this hotel has so much character! As soon as I walked in and saw the view of the river from the Summit Room, I knew we had to get married there. We loved that everything was under one roof- getting ready, our florist (Clementine is the best!), the hotel for the guests and our complimentary honeymoon suite. It made logistics so much easier! The staff was all so helpful and attentive. They really went out of their way and wowed us with little surprises along the way. Our families and guests were so impressed! The food was absolutely incredible! We did tacos and had mac and cheese bites for late night snacks- sooooo good! The only problem we ran into was that we ran out of hotel rooms in our block, the St. James and every hotel in all of Red Wing for our date (Sept 16). If you are getting married in the fall, book LOTS of rooms way ahead of time to ensure all of your guests have accommodations. The St. James is a small boutique hotel that has a lot of charm and fills up fast. We couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. Definitely go with the St. James! You won't regret it :)

l friendly and accommodating, and the wedding coordinator, Abby, was so great to work with. The price was so reasonable, and it was a great getaway weekend for our guests. We stayed at the hotel, used the salon downstairs to get ready and got our flowers from the shop in the hotel - all in one spot, it couldn’t have been easier or more perfect!! So grateful to the St James for making our wedding an absolutely dream!

is gorgeous and recently updated! Great price too! The catering staff goes above and beyond to make sure that you and your guests are well taken care of. The waiters/waitresses were constantly asking us how it was going and complementing us on our big day! My parents even noticed how tentative the staff was! Thank you so much for making our big day special!

The next day we took a tour of the wedding spaces and I was almost in tears - it was perfect. There was a switch up in the Wedding Management at the hotel. Luckily for us, we still had all the notes from the previous manager and it happened like 5 months out from the wedding. Abby, the current manager, is great to work with. The prices were competitive with anything that you will find in the cities. I felt this place had more charm. Not to mention the added benefit of having a hotel room attached to the venue. The thought of how convenient this was really didn't strike us until the day of and we forgot things or needed to sneak away for a moment. Everyone is still talking about our wedding. They loved the St James, even if they didn't stay there. They loved the food - TRY THE MN POT ROAST. We just had the best day. It was so great. Thank you Abby and all the staff at the St James that made our day so perfect.

eption on the newer side of the hotel. It fit us perfectly. We did have some miscues and whatnot as they had a new wedding coordinator transition in to the position in the middle of our wedding planning, and I am not super sure how much info got handed off, so that was a little hard but overall, amazing. Every guest commented on the space in some way. The staff was super sweet about all of the details that we included and if we mentioned something was off, not working, or not happening as we mapped out, for the most part, they were super awesome and willing to help out!! Every. Single. Guest talked about how great their dinner was as well! The St James means a lot in my family so it was amazing to have our special day down there and we really enjoyed our wedding day there.

someone who isn't a Red Wing native. - Hotel is gorgeous with breathtaking views. - Reception venue is flawless and newly-renovated with panoramic views.