Graduate Providence/Providence Biltmore Reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
106 Reviews
97% recommend it
Awards
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Julie B. Sent on 12/09/2023
Winter wedding
We had the most beautiful, romantic, well-organized wedding at The Graduate. Everything was timed beautifully to maximize dancing. There was never a wait at the bar (even with 200+ guests). Food was fantastic- especially the desert they provide. Highly recommend!!! -
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Lois Sent on 09/26/2023
Perfection!
The Graduate was the perfect location for Mary and Danny’s wedding! From the first meeting, the staff was professional, well versed, and accommodating! The venue was immaculate, well maintained! The food was delicious from the cocktail hour to the night cap of cookies and milk! Everything we asked for was done, leaving us time to enjoy ourselves and not managing any details! Even the breakfast the next morning was on time, beautifully set up with the flowers repurposed, and pleasantly served! 10 stars to Elise and her team! -
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Krysta F. Sent on 10/02/2023A Dream Wedding
We saw the Graduate and immediatley knew it was where we wanted to get married. It was everything we ever dreamed of! The venue is so beautiful and the staff is so attentive and makes you feel so special! I wish we could do it all over again! -
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Sara Sent on 08/04/2023Excellent ceremony and reception
My guests had the best experience. All the details were executed nicely. -
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Jane Sent on 07/26/2022Professionals from start to finish
Our experience with providence Graduate was phenomenal. Elise Shatraw and her staff were a complete pleasure to work with. I never doubted their ability to make my daughter’s wedding reception a complete success. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. We are so happy that we chose this beautiful venue for this special day. -
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Marissa D. Sent on 06/12/2022A dream wedding day thanks to the Graduate / Biltmore
We couldn't have been happier with with our wedding day at The Graduate - it truly was perfectly executed, under the direction of the amazing ELISE! As a bride I was not in the least bit nervous on my wedding day because I was so confident in the service and personalization provided to us in the weeks leading up to our wedding. Elise truly listens to the couple and documents all of the details. She and the staff were truly a pleasure to work with, making our day seamless, classy and elegant. The food was incredible, our guests are still raving about their meals and the cocktail hour display. Thank you for giving us the gift of beautiful memories will will look back on for the rest of our lives! -
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Emiko Sent on 05/24/2022Historic Venue with Excellent Service!
As soon as we stepped into the lobby of the Graduate, we knew this was where we had to have our wedding weekend. We toured the smaller ballroom first and then the larger one on the 17th floor. Both are beautiful but the 17th floor ballroom is absolutely stunning. We wanted an elegant and classy ballroom and this was perfect. The location of the venue and its offerings made the weekend flow so easily - getting ready in the gorgeous suite with terrace access (it's even complimentary the night of the wedding!) days before and the morning of with my family and bridal party, first looks on the terrace, in the lobby and on the 2nd floor, ceremony at Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul just down the road, cocktail hour on 17th floor with live pianist, flowed right into the reception in the ballroom, after party at Reiners with open bar, late night food, and reserved virtual golf bays, and then finally, the morning after brunch for all guests on the 18th floor. The whole weekend logistically was a dream and we had a lot of guests stay at the hotel as well. Elise, Sarah and their team, went above and beyond. They were true professionals and listened to every detail and request I had. They encouraged us to do what we wanted, not what was just standard. Definitely do the flambe dessert, guests had never seen that before!! They allowed us to bring components of the centerpieces, followed all the directions on set up and made sure our vision really came to life. Even during our menu tasting, we had execellent service from the staff. David has been working there for over 20 years and we loved him so much, we requested he be at our sweetheart table and taking care of us. There he was on our day, handing us champagne and hors d'oeuvres while we snuck into the ballroom early during cocktail hour to bustle my dress and take more pictures. Overall, it was the best weekend, with an unforgettable venue and service. Guests could not say enough good things about the cool rooms, design of the lobby and beauty of the ballroom - everyone was truly in awe when they walked into every room. We couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else and we thank Elise and her team for being there every step of the way. -
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Jacqueline F. Sent on 07/27/2022Gorgeous historic hotel with plenty of modern character
Finding a venue was definitely the toughest part of wedding planning for us. After months of searching we realized we really wanted a place that could offer everything in one package (not have to hire chairs or need extra bathrooms separately etc). So the hotel route made the most sense. But a lot of hotel ballrooms are not very nice looking so we were very happy to find that the Graduate Hotel (formerly the Biltmore if you're from RI) had everything we wanted--historic charm + cool modern furnishings! The team was quick to respond and had a variety of pricing packages that were easy to accommodate and adjust based on your needs. They were also incredibly flexible and allowed us to bring in 5 oversize 4x7' panels as the backdrop for the ceremony! The food was fantastic, they also offer a tasting prelude to try everything several months before as well as meet more vendors to help bring your day together. We had lots of planning meetings and were always clear on any extra costs so nothing was a surprise at the end. The actual wedding day was gorgeous, as well as incredibly organized and well-run by their team. Could not have asked for a better venue experience! -
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Sarah M. Sent on 05/16/2022Better than we ever dreamed!
My husband and I got married at The Graduate in Providence, RI this past February 2022. Words cannot begin to describe how happy we are that we had our wedding here! It was better than we ever could have imagined! The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the staff were incredibly accommodating and such a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process. Elise and the entire events team made our day immensely special. Not to mention the amazing food and dining services provided for our wedding day! If you are looking for a place that perfectly blends the charming elements of a historical venue, with all the chic amenities of a modern hotel, look no further! You will not be disappointed! -
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Alexandra M. Sent on 10/26/2021What an amazing, beautiful venue!
We had our vow renewal ceremony (covid bride, here!) at Graduate Providence, and Elise and her team went over the top to ensure we had an utterly perfect day. From the flexibility of rescheduling our original wedding date to this year, to checking in with us about every last detail right up until our event, everyone at the Graduate who we spoke to made everything as easy and stress-free as possible for us. It is also a GORGEOUS venue. Everyone raved about the food and how beautiful everything looked. We couldn't be happier that we chose the Graduate for our wedding celebration!
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