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Pricing information

Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Reception
$8,000 starting price
Ceremony
$500 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug.

About

On WeddingWire since 2022

The National Exchange Hotel is a historic landmark offering a truly unique and sumptuous venue for your special day. Set in downtown Nevada City, CA , our recently restored propertyis set in the heart of downtown, in easy walking distance of seasonal farmer's markets, trails, merchants, and pubs. A little over an hour's drive from downtown Sacramento, this hotel can make the ideal setting for a truly memorable wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples may exchange their vows in the Courtyard Lawn and enjoy a cocktail hour in the Grand Lounge Bar. An alfresco dining and dancing experience awaits you as well. Invite 80 of your nearest and dearest for on-site ceremonies and receptions. These facilities include our Lola restaurant, offering the best in fine dining for every private event!

Services Offered

The National Exchange Hotel hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and elopements. This hotel's staff offers all-inclusive wedding packages to cover catering, bar service, accommodations, setup, and cleanup. The rental inventory includes chairs, tables, decor, lighting, furniture, and a dance floor.

Cuisine

The on-site culinary team has curated menus and bespoke cocktails to fit every aspect of your special celebration. We offer many catering style options including: tray-pas hors d'oeuvres, stationary grazing boards, cocktail receptions, plated meals, buffets, family-style platters, and desserts. Our team provides trained service staff and we accommodate outside wedding cakes. We offer bar service through open bar, limited bar, or cash bar options.

Accommodations

Each of the newly restored 38 guest rooms in the National Exchange Hotel has a unique blend of modern and antique furnishings and art. With 15 luxurious studios and suites and five expansive King Suites available, our unique historic property can accommodate your guests. These gorgeous spaces are ready to host guests for a remarkable stay. We offer ADA access on the 2nd floor with two beautifully appointed ADA rooms available. We do not have an elevator.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$12,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
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Reviews of National Exchange Hotel

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Google
4.4/5 411 reviews
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Sonia W. Sent on 04/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The National Exchange Hotel for Weddings

My fiancé and I decided to rent out the entire National Exchange Hotel (including bar and restaurant) for our wedding night. We also had our guests stay in all 38 rooms. It was a dream come true. Sonya and her team went above and beyond in every aspect from planning, prepping, and day of coordinating to meet and exceed our needs. Our guests are still raving about the location, food, decor, and overall atmosphere.
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Meghan P. Sent on 03/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Favorite hotel is now that much more special.

The National Exchange Hotel has been our favorite hotel for over a decade. It was definitely a part of our love story so we knew we wanted to stay there for our wedding weekend in the beautiful Nevada City. Everything was amazing. We hosted our rehearsal dinner there which was incredibly beautiful and delicious! They were so attentive and intentional with the details, they even catered to our guests with dietary restrictions. The girls and I got our make up done in the suite, had our photographer meet us there. The photos came out stunning. Being in walking distance to the Miners Foundry(our venue) was so helpful. Yes you may have seen a bridesmaid run down the street when I forgot my veil at the National. Spending our first night there as husband and wife was so lovely. Waking up and going to our favorite balcony and seeing our favorite street in a new and different light in a magical moment I will cherish forever. Our wedding was a dream thanks to the National. All my friends and family who stayed there have since gushed about it and the rehearsal dinner meal. I could continue with accolades for The National until tomorrow but this is getting quite long!
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Nichole L. Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives!!

We had our wedding at the National Exchange Hotel in October of 2022 and it was truly the most special day we could have ever dreamed. The entire staff was incredibly helpful and professional. Kate and Angie helped us with planning and making sure everything was to how we wanted it. I felt so calm the day of the wedding having their support and help. We didn’t have to add too many decorations because the hotel itself offers so much charm it speaks for itself. The town of Nevada City is so special, all our guests kept saying how they will be visiting the town now that they know what a gem it is. I can’t say enough amazing things about everyone at the National and how thankful we are to them for making our wedding the best day of our lives!!! We will be back every year for our anniversary!
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Team

Sonya
Sonya
Sales Manager
Kathryn Snyder
Kathryn Snyder
General Manager

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