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The St Clair Inn and their entire staff provided top notch service all around for our August 1st wedding! Cora and her team were ready and available for any questions we had, and stuck around to make sure things went off without a hitch. It’s been over a week and we are still receiving compliments from guests! We have a great memory to look back on for years to come, The Inn and their team made it all possible.
Branden P.
5.0
We cannot say enough amazing things about the St. Clair Inn and our wedding experience! From the very beginning of the planning process through our wedding day, everything was seamless.
Sara was absolutely incredible to work with. She was organized, responsive, and went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Her attention to detail and genuine care made the entire process stress-free and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend.
The staff, food, and service were all outstanding. Our guests continue to rave about how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the meal was, and how smoothly everything flowed. We are so grateful to Sara and the entire St. Clair Inn team for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
Marina M.
5.0
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Originally opened in 1926, the St. Clair Inn is a historic wedding venue located in St. Clair, Michigan. This newly-renovated hotel caters to both small ceremonies and grand affairs. The estate abounds with legends from its storied past, including those of running a speakeasy, hosting Jimmy Hoffa, and holding 12 weddings in one weekend. Nestled along the St. Clair river, just north of Detroit, this venue is an elegant and stunning space in which to celebrate the next chapter of your love story.
The 3,800-square-foot View Ballroom is the St. Clair Inn’s premier event space and includes floor-to-ceiling windows that let in plenty of natural light. This spacious hall features a private terrace where you and your guests can gather to watch boats cruise by on the river. The Dive Bar restaurant and patios include outdoor seating and gorgeous views. Meanwhile, the Prohibition speakeasy provides atmospheric brick interiors, lantern chandeliers, and exposed beams for your special day. Out on the lawns, a Pergola, fire pit, and pool area make for intimate spaces to tie the knot. The venue invites you to customize these spaces to your wishes, pairing different rooms for your ceremony and reception needs.
The St. Clair Inn is set apart by its catering menu, which features the best of locally-sourced and organic Michigan fare. Menus are seasonal and are complemented by a diverse list of craft beer, vintage wines, and Prohibition-era-inspired cocktails. On-site accommodations are also plentiful, allowing you and your out-of-town guests to stay in style and comfort. Beautiful suites with balconies overlook the river and offer state-of-the-art amenities, and a series of Tudor-style and brick cottages are also available. These cottages offer a luxurious and vintage feel where you and your wedding party can stay overnight and prepare for the big day together. Whatever your wishes for the big day, the staff is happy to work with you to accommodate your requests and tailor-make your wedding.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
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Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
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Meet the team
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- Samantha JayDirector of SalesHi! I'm Samantha! I've been in the hospitality industry for over 14 years. I'm dedicated to ensuring your event is planned with attention to every detail and love when a plan comes together for a fantastic day :)
- Sara B.Sales CoordinatorHi! I'm Sara, the Sales & Events Coordinator. I have over five years of experience creating organized, memorable events of all kinds. I currently focus on small-scale events where thoughtful details make a big impact, and I have a special passion for weddings and celebrations that bring people together. I love turning plans into meaningful experiences that guests will always remember.
- Cora FranzosiSales ManagerHi! I’m Cora, I love helping couples bring their vision to life while making the planning process feel seamless and enjoyable.
- Tiffany TreppaSales ManagerHi! I'm Tiffany! I love helping couples create weddings that feel personal, fun, and unforgettable. From waterfrnt ceremonies to weekend celebrations, I'm here to mak the planning process easy and exciting from start to finish. I can't wait to help bring your vision to life!
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St. Clair Inn is a stunning waterfront, historic venue with beautiful ceremony and reception spaces plus convenient on-site cottages and guest rooms. Guests praised the organized, attentive staff and coordinators, excellent food, and seamless execution of events. A few minor issues (notably occasional room HVAC) were handled professionally; overall it’s highly recommended for weddings.Review photos
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Marina M
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5.0
7/14/2026
We cannot say enough amazing things about the St. Clair Inn and our wedding experience! From the very beginning of the planning process through our wedding day, everything was seam...
less.
Sara was absolutely incredible to work with. She was organized, responsive, and went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Her attention to detail and genuine care made the entire process stress-free and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment of our wedding weekend.
The staff, food, and service were all outstanding. Our guests continue to rave about how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the meal was, and how smoothly everything flowed. We are so grateful to Sara and the entire St. Clair Inn team for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/13/2026
Hi Marina! We are so glad Sara was able to help bring your vision to life!! Your wedding d...
ay was absolutely beautiful and were honored you chose the Inn. :)
Branden P
5.0
8/12/2026
The St Clair Inn and their entire staff provided top notch service all around for our August 1st wedding! Cora and her team were ready and available for any questions we had, and s...
tuck around to make sure things went off without a hitch. It’s been over a week and we are still receiving compliments from guests! We have a great memory to look back on for years to come, The Inn and their team made it all possible.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/13/2026
Hi Branden! Thank you so much for choosing The St. Clair Inn to be part of your special da...
y. It truly was perfect, and I am so glad your guests had a great time!!
Any questions?
Lindsey H
5.0
6/15/2026
The St. Clair Inn is an absolutely PHENOMENAL place to get married. Not only was the location itself absolutely breathtaking, the team here was absolutely wonderful. I especially w...
ant to shoutout Samantha, the wonderful event coordinator from the Inn, who worked with us every day for weeks when we had to transfer our entire wedding to the Inn after our original venue suffered a fire and flood three weeks before our wedding. Samantha and the entire team at the St. Clair Inn truly made it so my husband and I had nothing to stress about in the short span of time we had coordinating our wedding at the Inn. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect from start to finish and we cannot say enough great things about this venue. Get married here!!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/13/2026
Hi Lindsey! Thank you so much for the kind words! Your wedding day was beautiful, and were...
so glad we got to host your wonderful group at the Inn!
Rebecca S
4.0
11/20/2025
We truly loved having our wedding at this venue. It felt secluded, unique, and almost like a destination wedding without the travel or cost. The historic grounds are stunning, and ...
having lodging, catering, bartending, and cake all in one place made things feel very convenient. Our rehearsal dinner was wonderful, the food and bartenders were fantastic, and the front-desk staff went out of their way to make the weekend special for us and our guests. The cottages were beautiful and such a relaxing place to get ready.
We did experience some communication challenges throughout the planning process. The hotel transitioned to Marriott, and we weren’t notified directly, which led to confusion with guest bookings since the old and new systems didn’t match. Because we were still under our original contract, we also ran into a few instances where we were accidentally charged for items that were supposed to be included. Each time we brought it up, the team corrected it immediately, but it happened several times and added to the stress.
We also received a new day-of coordinator later in the process, and some details didn’t seem to transfer over. I had to re-initiate communication about a month out, and a miscommunication about indoor ceremony seating 4 days before the wedding caused some unnecessary worry. Additionally, a youth hockey team was staying at the inn the same weekend, and neither group was told about the other. This led to noise complaints from the team and a few unsupervised kids wandering through our cocktail hour without staff intervention.
I really do think this could have been a one off because of the ownership transition but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't frustrating at times. Even with these bumps, our actual wedding day was beautiful, the service was great, and the venue was unique and beautiful. With smoother communication, this would easily be a five-star venue. We’re still so happy we chose it and would choose it again.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 12/02/2025
Thank you for your feedback, Rebecca. We apologize for any unnecessary stress added to you...
r big day and will work to improve our communication to our couples. Overall, we are thrilled that you and Nash had a great day! Best wishes to you!
Michele M
5.0
11/03/2025
We had my daughter’s wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful! The food was excellent, the room was beautiful and Rebecka and the rest of the staff was exceptional. My only co...
mplaint would be with the hotel rooms. The HVAC system was not working properly and made it quite warm in some rooms and quite cold in others. Other than that we had a great experience there.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 12/02/2025
Thank you for your 5-star review! It was a beautiful day and we are thrilled we could be a...
part of it!
Abby C
5.0
8/28/2025
We could not have asked for a better experience at the St Clair Inn for our wedding. The wedding team was so responsive and great at communicating, the staff was so kind and welco...
ming, the facilities were beautiful. Would highly recommend!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/28/2025
Hi Abby! Thank you so much for choosing The St. Clair Inn to be part of your special day. ...
Your wedding was absolutely beautiful, and it was a true pleasure to witness the love and happiness shared between you and your loved ones. It was an honor to be part of such a memorable celebration. Best wishes!!
Katie R
5.0
8/05/2025
Having our wedding (and our rehearsal dinner) at the St. Clair Inn was everything we ever hoped for in our wedding day! The venue itself is beautifully maintained, elegant and comf...
ortable for guests. All of the staff were friendly and professional and demonstrated a genuine desire to make our day fun and special. Samantha was calm, responsive and easy to communicate with. Our guests loved the views, the rooms, the ballroom, the ceremony location- everything! We also loved having the cottages reserved for family and friends to be together all weekend long. We wouldn't change one single thing about our experience with the St. Clair Inn!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/05/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure planning such a special...
day for you and we are so excited for you and Ryan!! <3
Andrea O
5.0
7/13/2025
✨ From the moment we began planning to the last dance of the evening, our wedding experience at the St. Clair Inn was pure magic. Nestled along the tranquil banks of the St. Clair ...
River, this historic gem offers sweeping waterfront views that add a timeless elegance to every celebration. One especially charming detail? Freighters passing by honked their horns in salute to our wedding party—an unexpected and joyful touch that made the day feel even more celebratory.
💐 The team at St. Clair Inn, especially our dedicated wedding planner, delivered above and beyond. Her meticulous attention to detail and flexible, collaborative approach throughout the planning process made every adjustment smooth and stress-free. I always felt heard, supported, and completely confident that our day would be flawless.
🌿 And it was. The outdoor ceremony on the Riverside Lawn felt straight out of a fairytale, with immaculate landscaping and picture-perfect rehearsal execution. Guests enjoyed a classy cocktail hour on the Riverside View Terrace, soaking in panoramic river views, followed by an exquisite reception in the Riverside Ballroom. Every staff member—from the attentive servers to the lively, personable bartenders—embodied warmth and professionalism, contributing to an atmosphere of joy and refinement.
If you're searching for a venue that blends historic charm, breathtaking scenery, and exceptional service, St. Clair Inn is the place to host your dream wedding. I couldn't imagine a more stunning setting or supportive team to bring such an important day to life.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/28/2025
Thank you so much for this glowing review! It was such a pleasure working with your family...
to create a magical day! We wish you many years of love and happiness!
Miranda R
5.0
5/19/2025
The St Clair Inn was the only venue we considered and toured for our 5/16/25 wedding and we have no regrets. Everything was beautiful, food was great, everybody had a great time. S...
amantha was great and extremely helpful, starting at our tour, all the way through the wedding day. They were extremely accommodating for some changes we wanted to make to our bar package. A few small hiccups occurred, as to be expected, but were handled very professionally and seamlessly, as guests had no idea what was going on. We rented the two larger cottages on site for our getting ready spaces, both were perfect and made all the difference. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. It was worth every penny spent. Thank you St. Clair Inn team for the best day ever!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 08/28/2025
We are thrilled you had an absolutely amazing time with us! Thank you so much for choosing...
the St. Clair Inn to host your big day and we hope to welcome you back soon for more celebrations!
Ardith
5.0
4/19/2025
The St. Clair Inn was the first, and only, venue we considered for our wedding. We were planning a small wedding, and we used "the porches" and the 1926 room for our wedding, and ...
it could not have been a more perfect setting for both the wedding and the pictures.
The facilities need basically no decorating and were a great backdrop to our special day, with great areas for pictures around the grounds as well.
We managed the planning of the wedding ourselves, and I'm not sure we would have pulled it all off without our venue coordinator Martin's help, especially as the day got close.
Martin seemed personally invested in the success of our wedding, and was a pleasure to deal with at all times. Direct and to the point when needed, open to changes and modifications and willing to help anywhere he could to make the day right.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 05/09/2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your experience with u...
s at the Inn. We wish you the best as newlyweds!! - The St. Clair Inn team
Missy S
5.0
3/28/2025
All I can say is our wedding day was absolutely breathtaking, it went incredibly smooth! Martin and his team were so kind and helpful, they went above and beyond any expectations m...
y husband and I had! I cannot recommend The St. Clair Inn enough! If you choose The St. Clair Inn you will not be disappointed!!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 05/09/2025
Thank you so much Missy!!! We are happy to hear you had a great experience and we apprecia...
te you sharing that so others know how special of a place we have :)
Jessie S
5.0
12/21/2024
We cannot say enough amazing things about our experience working with the St. Clair Inn for our wedding. Obviously, the venue is beautiful. The historic charm of the Inn and views ...
of the river create a stunning backdrop. All of our photos turned out absolutely gorgeous.
The staff was truly phenomenal. Samantha went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our day was flawless. They were so organized and professional throughout the entire process. When our photos ran late into cocktail hour, they seamlessly adjusted the reception timeline to make sure we still had time to enjoy everything. Martin even checked in during dinner to make sure I took a break from mingling to eat—a small but incredibly thoughtful gesture. Their dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly made all the difference.
One of the biggest advantages of the St. Clair Inn was the convenience it provided for us and our guests. Having everything in one location was a game-changer. The cottages were the perfect spot for getting ready, plenty of natural light (great for photos!). The Speakeasy was such a fun and unique place for everyone to gather the night before the wedding—it really set the tone for the weekend.
Our guests absolutely raved about their experience (especially the bar and bartenders!) Many of them stayed on-site and loved the ease of being able to walk back to their rooms at the end of the night. They also had a blast exploring the area during their downtime, enjoying the river walk, nearby restaurants, and, of course, the incredible views. So many of them shared stunning photos they took along the river, and it made us so happy to see how much they enjoyed themselves.
Finally, the food and service were top-notch. I’ve never seen guests so excited about a late night snack as they were for the coney dogs!
The St. Clair Inn truly made our wedding day perfect. We’re so grateful to have chosen this venue!!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 12/23/2024
Thank you for the most amazing (and detailed!) review!! Our entire team is so happy for yo...
u and Wes!!! Best wishes to you both!!
Emily B
5.0
12/07/2024
After looking in to multiple venus for our wedding, the St. Clair Inn was the obvious choice for us and we couldn’t have been happier with this selection. The St. Clair Inn is a st...
unning venue on the water, and the staff made our wedding process smooth as possible from start to finish. They handled all of the food, drinks, cake, linens, and more, which made planning a wedding seem easy. The coordinator, Samantha, was a pleasure to work with and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the year of planning as well as the day of. The food was excellent and our guests loved having everything in one location. We highly recommend renting the cabins, as having our own space made the day that much better. Our wedding was everything we wished for and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 12/23/2024
Thank you so much for the glowing review, Emily! We are so happy for you and Matt! Best wi...
shes to you both!! <3
Rachel S
5.0
10/11/2024
We couldn't be happier with choosing this venue. We had the most perfect day. From the incredible views, amazing food, helpful and attentive staff, Samantha- who was our event coor...
dinator at the venue, and accommodations everything was perfect. The reception space is beautiful- with floor to ceiling windows that look out on the water. You did not feel like you were trapped in a huge room. This venue is unique in that way! We booked 2 of the cottages and we are so happy these are on the property. They were the perfect getting ready space, "home base" for family, storage area for our wedding things, and provided so much comfort. The 2 cottages also helped keep things less chaotic. The cottages are on the property which was a HUGE plus. The venue also has a prohibition room which was AMAZING for photos- attached one to this review. I highly recommend this stunning venue for your wedding, and booking the cottages- they are WORTH IT.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 10/11/2024
Thank you for your glowing review :-)
We are so excited for you and Kevin. Thank you for s...
tarting off your marriage journey together with us here at the Inn. ~Martin & Samantha
Diana W
5.0
10/07/2024
Our experience at the St. Clair Inn was nothing short of amazing. From the very first visit we knew that the St. Clair Inn was exactly what we were looking for in our wedding venue...
. The venue itself is a perfect combination or historic and updated and it is right on the water. We were able to do our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and guestrooms all in one spot without the need for any transportation. The planning process with Samantha was great, she was so helpful, responsive and made everything so easy. The staff provided us fantastic service during the tasting and the wedding day itself. The food was fantastic. We really have nothing but fabulous things to say. Thank you so much and highly recommend this venue!!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 10/11/2024
Thank you for this fabulous review! Speaking of fabulous, that dress and the wedding decor...
was just that! Thank you for allowing us to help you and Kyle on your big day! ~Martin and Samantha
Colin C
5.0
9/11/2024
The staff of the St. Clair Inn were amazing! We worked with Martin Trombley as our Sales & Events Manager and he went above and beyond for us. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the...
food was delicious (including our cake which was catered in house) but what really sealed the deal in our experience was the team. Martin was always prompt, thorough and detailed in his responses to us, and checked in with us frequently to meet any concerns we had. He was organized, and had excellent communication and customer service. Throughout the night, he took the time to set aside our cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, check in to see if we were eating and more. He also consistently had a positive energy throughout all planning and he and the team were quick to make any changes for us, even when they were last minute. Our guests spoke very highly of the event and the service from the staff throughout the night. Everything went well from the time of planning, the rehearsal dinner, and the wedding day itself. If you are looking to get married at a waterfront venue, this is it!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 09/19/2024
Colin and Olivia!!! You both were just beacons of light when Olivia was walking down that ...
aisle way! I am still showing off pictures of your big day! I can't wait to see what your photographer got of you!!! Thank you again for being awesome, and it was an absolute pleasure working with the both of you!!! ~Martin
Nicole K
5.0
8/29/2024
Everything was beautiful and Samantha, our coordinator was very helpful with all of the steps along the way!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 10/11/2024
Thank you so much!!! You and Joey were amazing as well! Thank you for choosing us to host ...
the big day! ~Martin & Samantha
Hailey W
5.0
7/03/2024
We had our wedding here this past June. Their team was absolutely amazing. Food was incredible. We had worked with several people over the year and half engagement but the final pe...
rson we worked with Martin was absolutely incredible. His attention to detail was amazing overall made our wedding day seamless! We can’t thank the St. Clair staff enough for providing us with top tier service. The venue scenery is absolutely beautiful. Overall great venue and staff. They made our wedding day absolutely perfect! Highly recommended them for anyone’s big day!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 07/12/2024
Hailey, it was a great pleasure working with you and our team is ecstatic to hear you had ...
a great day! Thank you for choosing the St. Clair Inn to host your big day!
Bailey D
5.0
6/13/2024
I can't say enough amazing things about the St. Clair Inn and their team. We had the most beautiful wedding last weekend and everything went perfectly. Samantha was absolutely fant...
astic throughout the entire planning process and answered all of my questions promptly and made me feel completely at ease that everything would go according to plan the day of. Every staff member the day of our wedding was super kind and helpful and a special thank you to Martin who kept all things running smoothly the day of the wedding. If you're in search of your dream wedding venue in Michigan I can't recommend the St. Clair Inn enough!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 07/12/2024
Thank you for the kind review, Bailey! It was such a pleasure working with you and we wish...
you many years of happiness!! -Samantha, Martin and the entire St. Clair Inn team <3
Marge M
5.0
1/10/2024
Everything was set up we had no extra asks or problems. The staff was extremely courteous and overall very helpful.
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 07/12/2024
Hi Marge! Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We are thrilled you had a great time wi...
th us! -The St. Clair Inn Team
Janice L
5.0
12/03/2023
Stunning Waterfront Venue
Our vow renewal/ 20th Anniversary Party was held at the St. Clair Inn in October, 2023. We utilized the Inn for lodging, booking several rooms, using the...
“block” rate. There was an issue with the HVAC system for some rooms during our stay, but they were compensated for the inconvenience, which was greatly appreciated.
Our get together took place in the ballroom, with wonderful views of the river. Guests enjoyed watching barges and boats as they went by, adding to the venue’s ambiance.
All went smoothly; the efficient staff taking care of every detail from set up to tear down.
We served the Italian Buffet which was a hit, with many accolades from guests. Bar service was excellent; and all servers were very attentive and professional.
It was a pleasure to work with the sales staff…kudos to Samantha and Jhara! All in all, an outstanding experience. Highly recommend this venue. You won’t be disappointed!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 01/05/2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was a pleasure working with you to plan this...
amazing event!
Claire B
5.0
11/07/2023
The St Clair Inn was seriously the perfect venue. They went above and beyond to give us such a phenomenal experience and Jhara and her team were just incredible. From being super r...
easonable price-wise, to being open to all of our non-traditional wedding ideas, to just being an absolutely gorgeous place to get married, we cannot stop talking about how perfect of a venue this is. I loved that our guests were able to stay there without having to worry about travel at the end of the night, I loved the getting ready room that was provided, and they were just so kind and made everything so easy. I could literally go on for days. 1000000/10 would recommend!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 01/05/2024
Thank you so much! We are thrilled you had an amazing day!
K L
5.0
8/27/2023
Great venue, great management and staff, just all around made our wedding day fantastic!
Response from The St. Clair Inn on 10/11/2024
Thank you so much for you review !
Jordan K
2.0
4/19/2023
Where to begin. We toured the SCI in December 2021, and determined it was perfect for our rehearsal dinner. The manager at that time took us through a room called the 1926, and as...
sured us it was open on our date.
3 months later we were informed the organization was going under a restructuring, but our contract was perfectly intact.
About 1 week before our date, we were informed that the 1926 was no longer available and we would be moved into the sports bar. While this was not ideal, we did realize our deposit did not mention the name of the room. We had no power and basically agreed to move. Very disappointing. We like idea of a large room, long tables, and a great view.
Instead, the dive bar was split into tables of 4 (likely because they wanted to open it up immediately after)
It did not have the same vibe. Oh well, they open bar from 6pm-8pm and we got started. While the staff was very nice at pouring drinks, food finally came out around 7pm. We had booked 38 people, buffet style which consisted of two salads, chicken, meatballs, pasta, veggie, desserts. Mind you, only 36 people actually showed up.
Plain and simple, we ran out of food. There was no one monitoring the buffet. We had to inform the bartenders, who were basically disconnected. After kicking and screaming, 45 minutes later, a second round of food showed up. By that time, people basically were out of dinner mode, done eating, and wanted to mingle. Food was basically wasted.
We were told several things, like “the kitchen is not close to the bar” which is literally same building. I can make a salad in 7 minutes, why did it take 45. Extremely aggravating when you spend $3100 and less people actually showed up and still people are left hungry. I have heard horror stories from other people which is why we didn’t have our wedding here. Pretty hard to mess up a buffet, but they did.
Regardless, their managers did come over. We were told that that we’d be getting a call from the directors to fix this multiple times throughout the conversation. Well 10 months later, no phone call from anyone. Took the money and ran!
Not a warm and fuzzy feeling, at all. Depressing!
Melanie C
4.0
9/08/2022
We had our wedding here in June of 2022. The place is beautiful, the food was phenomenal and drinks kept coming! If those are the most important things for you than this is the pla...
ce for you! I did have a few disappointments along my journey. 1) the Skybar that I originally wanted and planned to have my reception in was still under construction after 18 months of construction! 2) I had a total of 3 wedding coordinators and the 2nd one, Nancy was very hard to get a timely responses from. I had to come to her about my food tasting, vendors, etc. I felt like it should have been the other way around. 3) our alternative room was the 1920s which was a great plan B but what I was afraid would happen with this room happened. The dance floor is separated from the dining room by open windows so not all our guests could see our first dance from their dinner table, the outside patio was so far away from the main room that it made it hard for us, bride and groom to visit with everyone in a central space. At the end of the day our last coordinator, Karleen was amazing! she was responsive, easy to work with and provided you answers to all your questions, helped with some minor setups and moving (wish I had her the entire time!) The property is BEAUTIFUL and so many get spots for photos. Our day was beyond prefect and wouldn't have changed anything about it.
Jeff R
5.0
6/28/2022
Our experience with St. Clair Inn got off to Rocky, as they transitioned between ownership. However, I can say by the time we got married everything was great. Everyone was very ac...
commodating to us and our guests, and I can honestly say we have no complaints. The grounds and hotel are beautiful, and I would not hesitate to recommend this venue to anyone.
Jaime D
5.0
12/19/2021
We were looking for a beautiful venue on the water when we came upon the St Clair Inn. The renovations and updates to this venue are breathtaking and having a venue right on the wa...
ter made for a beautiful backdrop for our wedding. Hopefully you will get the chance to work with Nancy if you go here, she was great. She was able to help make all of my wants a reality and had everything structure so I had the perfect wedding. This place is beautiful, definitely going to be an up coming popular venue so snag your date quick!!
Paul B
5.0
7/27/2021
I can't say enough good about the staff, specifically Nancy. We had our wedding here and while there were some "unknowns" with the venue not being open to the public yet, Nancy and...
the staff made up for that uneasiness by communicating clearly, and making sure our wedding was a true experience for us and our guests. The venue is beautiful, even though it rained for the first half of the day, I wasn't worried at all because the place is pretty enough to take pictures anywhere. The food is outstanding, period. You can't go wrong. And the guests really enjoyed all of the fresh pastries and cake. We are local-ish and we still felt this was a resort experience. Highly recommend for events or for a getaway. Thank you St. Clair Inn staff!
Taylor R
5.0
6/15/2021
Date available to have wedding here on 09/05/21 Labor Day Weekend!!
We had to cancel and now our date is available to host your wedding here! Please reach out to management if in...
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