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St. James Hotel - Est. 1875 -

4.9
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best-of-weddings

406 Main St., Red Wing, MN

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St. James Hotel - Making History Happen!

Rise above the ordinary and celebrate your wedding at the St. James Hotel, Est. 1875. We offer five unique and charming settings with a full complement of services to cover every detail, regardless of your wedding size. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering of 40 or a grand festivity of 240 guests in our Summit room with panoramic views, the St. James Hotel is the perfect venue for you. Mix in nearly 150 years of hosting distinctive weddings, tons of robust architecture including majestic staircases and exposed brick walls, romantic bridal suites and two onsite spas. Distinctive Celebrations Since 1875. Ask our Wedding Manager about our Micro Wedding Package and Vow Renewal Package. Call today for a tour of our beautiful venues!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
Elopement, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Historic Venue, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2019 Best of Weddings Winner

St. James Hotel - Est. 1875 - Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/23/2022 by Ashley P
This historical hotel is beautiful and made for weddings and events. The entire staff goes out of their way to make you feel special. We woke to our names all over the hotel, we used the in-house florist, Clementine, so I was able to see my flo...
wers as I drank my morning coffee. The baker was also onsite. They have ready rooms set up for bridal parties of all sizes. The food, the hotel’s historical, and view of the river from the summit room venue were a huge hits with all of the guests. I highly recommend this venue to anyone for any event!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2022
Ashley, Thank you for trusting us with your wedding. We were honored to be a part of your special day. The St. James Hotel Team
Reviewed On 4/09/2022 by Deanna P
Abby, thank you so much for you help. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the DJ and the Hotel! We will visit again and hopefully others will come to the St. James for more than just a wedding! All was amazing.
Reviewed On 3/05/2022 by Kelcey W
It really was the perfect day and we have heard nothing but compliments for the venue, the staff, Clementine Floral and especially, the food. Huge thanks to Abby, and the Banquet staff. The space is just perfect for getting some great shots wi...
th photographers as well. We will for sure be back to the St. James in the future.
Reviewed On 2/16/2022 by Sarah S
Hosted our micro wedding here in February. The day was perfect! Loved that we could do almost everything on site, with the florist, baker, food, salon, all right there. Only downside was there wasn't always perfectly smooth communication. The...
portal for payment didn't work very well, as we didn't get half of the payment invoices when we were supposed to. Sometimes responses took a week to some of our questions, and the day before the wedding the onsite staff didn't know we had asked for a room to be locked with our stuff, but it was all ultimately taken care of.
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your review! Communication was slow this year on our end as we had two years of weddings into one and many duties under one role. We apologize and appreciate your patience with response time. We are so happy th...
at you two hosted your big day with us! Please come and visit us again!
Reviewed On 12/18/2021 by Erin B
The St. James Hotel was a picture perfect setting for our December wedding! The hotel itself is always so elegantly decorated and clean. We had our reception in the Summit room and the floor to ceiling wrap around windows make it stunning. We l...
oved being able to have the hotel be a one stop place for a lot of our day. Hair, makeup, ready rooms, photo spaces, rooms for the night, etc. Our guests were always commenting on how nice of a venue it was. The food was also extremely delicious, and I am still dreaming of it! The wedding manager was fairly easy to work and kept us updated on any changes and upcoming deadlines, but with the stress of getting details worked out, questions answered, payments submitted, and vendors coordinated, I wish communication responses were more timely. Details were not missed though and each point I had a question about would be addressed, just not as timely as I would have liked. All of the hotel staff were so professional and wonderful, though some of my family did have trouble with the reception staff. Things were worked out, but I feel it was a headache that could have been approached a different way and avoided. Overall, I would certainly recommend the St. James Hotel as a wedding venue for any couple looking!
Reviewed On 12/16/2021 by Katherine T
We booked our wedding here a year and a half in advance. We decided to have a very small wedding (13 guests) and purchased their elopement package. While the venue itself it’s nice and the price was reasonable we did not feel it was worth it du...
e to the poor communication and lack of responsiveness of the wedding coordinator. She seemed to be working alone and to not be able to keep up with how many weddings they had scheduled. This resulted in emails being replied to in a week/several days, some requests were overlooked/gotten wrong, and me having to correct the issues if we wanted things to turn out as we wished. I love the St. James hotel itself but I would not recommend it as your wedding venue due to Abby, the wedding coordinator, not being able to keep up with all the weddings. It made us feel as though we were just a number and less important than other weddings due to the size of ours.
Reviewed On 12/07/2021 by Morgan N
I got married at the St. James in November 2021 and it really was the perfect venue for our wedding. We got so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. Being an all-inclusive venue made the planning process much less stressful and Abby...
and the banquet staff were awesome to work with! The only thing I wish had been a little better was communication during the planning process, but it’s hard to blame them when they have so many weddings going on. I highly recommend the St. James overall!
Response from the Vendor on 02/16/2022
Hi Morgan, Thank you so much for your review! Communication was slow this year on our end as we had two years of weddings into one - 2021 was a historic moment for the hotel weddings & event numbers. We apologize and appreciate your patience w...
ith response time. We are so happy that you two hosted your big day with us! Please come and visit us again!
Reviewed On 7/29/2021 by Marissa S
The St James was amazing to work with! Not only is the view amazing but Abby is wonderful. She was extremely responsive and throughout the whole pandemic extremely reliable. I would 100% recommend the St James!
Reviewed On 7/05/2021 by Breeanna M
Absolutely stunning wedding venue. Amazing service and food! This place does not disappoint!
Reviewed On 6/29/2021 by Meg L
This was an incredibly romantic and full-service venue with staff that took the utmost care of us. The entire time leading up to our wedding and throughout our wedding weekend we felt like everyone was incredibly patient, flexible, and experien...
ced. The food was AMAZING and with so many venue spaces we felt like we had so many options for our ceremony and reception. Despite getting married when COVID regulations were constantly changing, Abby (the event planner) did an amazing job of keeping us in the loop and always coming up with a solution when things changed. An awesome perk was that our loved ones LOVED exploring the hotel and Red Wing during our wedding weekend!
Reviewed On 6/24/2021 by Tracy R
Abby and the St. James Hotel crew made our day very special. The staff is very attentive, responsive, and friendly. The charming historic area was the perfect reception space for our micro wedding. Everywhere you look, there's perfect photo opp...
ortunities both inside and outside of the hotel. It was awesome having everything we needed conveniently located right in the hotel (ceremony/reception spaces, catering, floral shop, salon, baker). It was definitely a weekend we'll never forget. Thank you, Abby and St. James Hotel staff!
Reviewed On 6/17/2021 by D L
We chose to stay at the st James and have the rehearsal dinner there. Everything went swimmingly and was wonderful. The wedding manager Abby helped us prepare the perfect rehearsal remotely. The king flat was the perfect addition to our trip a...
nd the Laurentine room the perfect venue. The wait staff during the rehearsal was incredibly good.
Reviewed On 5/02/2021 by Jenna K
We were so pleased with having our wedding at St. James! The staff were so kind and helpful, and the best part was having the ceremony, reception, catering, dessert, florist, salon, block of rooms for guests all in one location. The food was am...
azing and we heard high praise from all our guests. The staff was so polite and helpful. We could not have imagined a better location for our wedding!
Reviewed On 4/03/2021 by Luis P
We had a little private elopement and dinner party in Jimmy's Pub, great choice and ambience. and design was phenomenal! From the moment you get there, the atmosphere of the 1875 hits you. The staff is super friendly and professional, the servi...
ce and menu for the event were amazing, Seriously cannot stop thinking about the Chicken Brie de Meaux I had for dinner. For sure the best dinner entrée in the Micro wedding package. Everything was great honestly, amazing experience. A special shoutout to the St James Hotel's wedding planner Abby and the entire staff for accommodating all of our very last minute requests to make our special day an unforgettable one! thank you! 100% one of the best experiences ever. Highly recommended!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Connie S
Can't say enough about the atmosphere of my daughter's wedding. Everything was so perfect, from the girl's ready room, the historic library (for social hour) to the reception in the Summit room. The banquet manager Kate was wonderful to work ...
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.
Reviewed On 1/02/2020 by Rachel B
The St. James Hotel was the perfect backdrop for our wedding! We knew we wanted to have our reception in or close to a hotel, which is why we originally looked at the St. James. We were blown away by the beauty and charm of this historic Red Wi...
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!
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Shanna H
Our wedding at the St James exceeded all of our expectations! Abby was really easy to work with and she made the wedding planning process a lot easier. We can't wait to go back for our anniversary!
Reviewed On 10/22/2019 by Susan C
We had a wedding over the weekend at the St James and it was spectacular! Leading up to the event, the St James staff was so helpful and quick to respond to our questions. The day went off without any issues and many of our guests came up and t...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2019 by June S
My daughter chose the St. James Hotel for her wedding because it held a special place in her and her husband's heart early in their relationship. It was a no brainer to have the reception and dance at the St. James and working with Abby Hanson...
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.
Reviewed On 3/01/2019 by Alex K
The St. James Hotel is an absolute must see! I brought my now husband here a few years ago. It turned into my birthday tradition each year which then turned into an engagement, and 1 year engagement anniversary -- and that's when we knew we wan...
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
Reviewed On 2/17/2019 by Kristen P
The hotel staff, especially Abby Hanson, were super easy to work with and very responsive to our questions and needs. The meal we chose we delicious and beautifully prepared (I had multiple compliments from guests). The historic wing had a rom...
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!
Reviewed On 2/09/2019 by Hannah C
We had a fabulous experience at the St. James! Not only is the hotel and its amenities beautiful, the staff is so helpful and accommodating. We would work with Abby again in a heartbeat. Since we decided on a winter wedding, we wanted everythi...
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.
Reviewed On 1/25/2019 by Daniel J
If I could go back and choose our wedding venue 100 more times I would choose the St. James Hotel every single time! I could write volumes on how great the venue is and the staff are but I would do you a disservice if I said too much more than,...
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
Reviewed On 12/20/2018 by Becky C
I grew up in Red Wing and have always dreamed of having a reception on the 5th floor at the St. James Hotel. We had our reception there this past weekend and the whole experience far surpassed any of my expectations. The hotel was decorated bea...
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!
Reviewed On 12/11/2018 by Samantha S
This location is absolutely perfect for a wedding, my husband and I were so lucky to stumble upon it online and set a meeting with Abby. As soon as we arrived, we knew it was the place. The views from the summit room are to die for, especially ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Peyton M
I got so lucky finding this hotel to use for our wedding venue! The location is stunning. It feels like stepping back in time. The Edwardian decor is truly impressive. But besides the beauty, the service was the best. Abby Hanson was our weddin...
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!
Reviewed On 10/18/2018 by Hannah L
Our wedding at the St. James Hotel was absolutely perfect -- beyond perfect, in fact. Every member of the staff with whom we interacted was professional, prompt, friendly, and went above and beyond the call of duty to help us make our wedding a...
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.
Reviewed On 10/17/2018 by Ernie C
The best Hotel for having a wedding in SE MN: Abby Hanson our wedding coordinator and the entire staff at the St James Hotel was just amazing!!!
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Kara F
My husband and I held our destination wedding reception at the St James in mid September. We want to send a big thanks to Abby for going above and beyond in helping to make our day special and fun! We appreciated her dedication to our day up to...
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!
Reviewed On 10/10/2018 by Bailey S
The St. James is a perfect wedding location. Our wedding was April 14th (the day of the historic blizzard) and it was such a perfect venue to be snowed in at. The St. James Team was helpful and professional. We loved every minute of it!
Reviewed On 9/19/2018 by Daniel D
The St. James is a great place to get married! Abby was a phenomenal help getting everything organized and ready for our wedding day, which helped alleviate our anxiety and make for a great experience for our guests. The food was outstanding (M...
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.
Reviewed On 2/09/2018 by Jorgen K
During the course of our wedding planning, the Summit Room was going through a renovation. We work with Abby's predecessor as well as Abby. Even through that transition, it was so smoothly executed. My wife and I felt so taken care of, our gues...
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.
Reviewed On 12/15/2017 by Laura S
I looked and spoke to about 50 wedding venues and was getting so frustrated that I couldn't find something that we loved, wasn't a ton of work and in our price range. We wanted everything in one place with an outdoors ceremony and indoor recept...
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 :)
Reviewed On 12/15/2017 by Katie S
We had an amazing experience at the St. James for our December wedding! I have nothing but positive things to say. We had our cocktail hour in the Historic Lobby and reception in the Summit Room, and both spaces were gorgeous. The staff were al...
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!
Reviewed On 12/07/2017 by Lindsay L
Our experience at the St. James could not have been any better. Abby was great! I asked so many questions leading up to the big day and she always responded within 24hrs and most times within 2-3hrs. She is knowledgable and friendly. The venue ...
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!
Reviewed On 11/07/2017 by Kylie N
The St. James Hotel was the perfect place for us! Abby was wonderful to work with, and everything was absolutely beautiful. At the reception, all of the staff were so friendly. Our guests loved it!
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Blair S
The hotel is stunning. If you are looking for a beautiful location that is affordable and not so big city - come here. My hubby and I turned our site visit into a weekend get away. We stayed the night, explored the town, and had the best time. ...
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.
Reviewed On 9/30/2017 by Cathryn B
We loved our venue. I couldn't start by saying anything differently. We used 2 spaces at the St. James and loved both of them for what we used them for. The historic area is were we held our cocktail hour and actual ceremony and we held our rec...
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.
Reviewed On 4/24/2017 by Nicole H
Everything about the St. James Hotel was better than we could have imagined. Reasons why this is the perfect wedding venue: - Event coordinator, Marissa, is awesome to work with. - Food is awesome. - Venue is a great value - a hidden gem for ...
someone who isn't a Red Wing native. - Hotel is gorgeous with breathtaking views. - Reception venue is flawless and newly-renovated with panoramic views.
Reviewed On 7/04/2016 by Lindsay H
Great venue! We loved it so much and wouldn't change a thing. Marissa was amazing and was attentive since day 1 making us feel like we were number 1. The food was amazing and we had several compliments from guests starting with the rehearsal...
dinner. We couldn't have asked for a better venue!
Reviewed On 5/20/2016 by Bridgette T
Loved the St James for our wedding. Planning was as stress free as it could be, and having an on site coordinator made everything go very smoothly on the day of the wedding. Can't recommend enough!
Reviewed On 10/25/2015 by Knottie1437772500
We chose the St. James because of the location and relation to other hotels. The St. James provided way more than we anticipated. The whole process was easy and we highly recommend them. The process was made easy because of the event planner...
, Marissa. She communicated quickly, efficiently, and cared for us as clients. The day of the wedding went very well. The staff was friendly to all of our guests, the food was the most commented on item of the day, the portions were huge, and the bartenders were fun and friendly. Marissa was there for every stage to help us keep on track and make sure our time there was perfect. The items that were to be provided by the St. James were all there and in great shape. For us this included all of the linens. (Table cloths, chair covers, and napkins) They were crisp and clean for our guests. All who stayed at the hotel overnight loved the historic aspects and the rooms they were in. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful with finding our way around. We also hosted our gift opening in a room the next morning. The room was ready when we arrived the staff were friendly. The buffet food was wonderful and tasty, we are so glad it was available for us the next morning! My only critique from the day was that the meal arrived in stages making it seem like a long wait between the salad and the main course. It would be much better if the main course is served immediately following the salad instead of waiting for the entire room to finish. We highly recommend the St. James for those looking for an elegant, tasteful and great view for their wedding!

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