St. James Hotel, Est. 1875

Imagine having little to do in your venue because the foundation of your site is already world class - that is exactly what it was like getting married in the Summit Room! My stress as a bride melted away whenever I spoke with the events team at the St. James. When our grooms dinner arrived, we walked through the hotel and noticed all the signage already beautifully and perfectly placed throughout the hotel and felt such relief in knowing our guest would be treated by this hotel staff with as much love as my husband and I already felt for them. Then, and I cannot emphasize this enough, my breath was truly taken as my Dad walked me down the aisle to a stunning view of the sunset over the Mississippi. All eyes were on me, but I was taking in the full view as much as possible. We received countless compliments on the delicious food, friendly staff, and of course, the beauty of the entire hotel (not just our wedding)! When my husband and I started searching for our venue after we got engaged, I wanted a fall wedding set in a space with small town charm and 5 star treatment. Honestly, my wildest dreams were exceeded. We will forever cherish the memories of our wedding day at the St. James hotel!

My wife and I just got married at the St. James Hotel in June and we were blown away by how beautiful the venue was, and how fantastic the staff was! We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at the St. James, all in separate rooms, ALL of which were stunning!

The Historic room was a great way to kick off the weekend with the rehearsal dinner as the room and space were perfect and elegant, and really showed our guests the charm and history of this amazing hotel. We then used the Summit room for the ceremony and reception and our guests could not stop talking about how perfect and beautiful and room and views were. The windows show enough of the West that we got to have the sun shining in on the venue and then we got incredible views of the sun setting as the backdrop to speeches and first dances. The sun setting at that perfect time was unforgettable. We then utilized Jimmy’s Pub for the cocktail hour which was a fun and unique room to show our guests. We enjoyed having separate rooms instead of having guests all stuck in the same one the entire night.

Not only was the venue incredible, but the staff was AMAZING! Everyone was so nice, so accommodating, and very professional. Shelly was our wedding coordinator and she knocked it out of the park. Between our countless questions and requests, she was never impatient or short. She was always extremely positive and lots of fun to work with. We created a great relationship with her, and she made the day run that much smoother! She was also very quick on her toes if we had any small hiccups the day of (which was practically nothing). The front desk and bartenders were also amazing, super fun, and easy to work with.

Shelly, the kitchen staff, and Amy (the pastry chef) also went over and beyond to accommodate our food allergies! I am allergic to corn and eggs while my wife is allergic to gluten and dairy. They were completely understanding and super flexible, providing us with meals, snacks, and drinks that we could have. Amy then also made us a special cake that did not have any of those allergies while still tasting delicious! Just the whole staff in general made the whole weekend and everything building up to the wedding so easy and fun and they made the weekend amazing!

Aside from the actual venue and staff, Red Wing was a beautiful town to have guests visit. It feels like your own small destination wedding coming from the cities. It was also a lot of fun to have most guests staying at the St. James Hotel, so we didn’t have to go anywhere starting with the rehearsal dinner, all the way to the breakfast on Sunday.

If you’re considering booking the St. James Hotel, we would HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it! Everything turned out perfect and beautiful, the staff was incredible, and we had an incredible weekend we’ll cherish forever.

Abby was great to work with and helped us with every detail! We appreciated having everything there: the flowers, catering, and hair and makeup

Abby and the St. James Hotel staff made our day extra special. The staff was attentive, quick to respond to our questions, and overall just friendly to all of our family and friends. The hotel's historic area was the perfect location for our micro wedding. Best weekend!

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 told 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!

An absolute charming, exquisite venue.

This venue ended up being the perfect match for me and my groom. We had half of our guest list travel from out of state and it was so convenient to have everything in the same place. The wedding sales manager Abby is phenomenal at what she does! Super responsive and invested in making the day-of a smashing success. I am a walking billboard for this venue. I had multiple guests tell me it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding too! No regrets. If you're considering - just do it!!

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 was had a romantic 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!

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

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 wedding 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!