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The Blanche
The Blanche
Main staircase
Main staircase
Staircase and wedding party
Staircase and wedding party
Main staircase
Main staircase
Upstairs event space
Upstairs event space
Outside venue
Outside venue
Courtyard area
Courtyard area
Couple in courtyard
Couple in courtyard
Exterior of venue
Exterior of venue
Courtyard and wedding party
Courtyard and wedding party
Balcony and guest-of-honor
Balcony and guest-of-honor
Lobby and decor
Lobby and decor
Ballroom area
Ballroom area
Ballroom and couple
Ballroom and couple
Ballroom setup
Ballroom setup
Ballroom lighting
Ballroom lighting
Ballroom area
Ballroom area
Stairwell to Lobby
Stairwell to Lobby
Details and dress
Details and dress
Get-ready suite
Get-ready suite
Get-ready suite
Get-ready suite
Hotel room
Hotel room

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Attributes highlighted by couples

Quality catering
Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
Amenities

About this vendor

Dennille Decker
Dennille Decker
Director of Sales

7 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Located in Lake City, Florida, The Blanche is a stunning historic wedding venue. After an extensive renovation, this 100-year-old property has been restored to its former glory and offers a multi-use space for the surrounding community. Here, your and your guests can enjoy the elegant event spaces and luxurious accommodations offered by this venue.

Facilities and Capacity

The Blanche offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces that can host a variety of wedding occasions of up to 400 guests. Here, you and your beloved can set your ceremony in the open air, surrounded by your nearest and dearest. For an indoor ceremony, the upstairs event space offers a bright and airy setting to say “I do”. Here, chandelier lighting and hardwood flooring create an elegant aesthetic. Natural light pours in from the large picture window, illuminating events held within. Afterward, guests can retire to the sophisticated lobby space, where cocktail tables can be laid out to facilitate a relaxed cocktail hour. While guests sip champagne and mingle, the newlyweds can take advantage of the delightful surroundings for their wedding photography. For your reception, the main Ballroom offers a charming ambiance for special celebrations. Oversized windows and stunning chandeliers offer an abundance of light within this room. Exposed brick walls and warm wood flooring create a cozy atmosphere. Wall-mounted flat-screen TVs can be used to display a slideshow of the happy couple during the reception. Get-ready rooms are also available here to allow the wedding party to prepare in comfort and style.

Accommodations

The Blanche provides 14 fully furnished guest apartments for your wedding attendees to utilize for an overnight stay. Guests can choose from an array of room layouts, each offering chic and luxurious furnishings. During its storied past, these rooms have hosted notable figures such as Al Capone and Johnny Cash. Now, you and your wedding guests can enjoy a dreamy stay in these plush accommodations on-site.

Services Offered

The events team at The Blanche is happy to provide a range of services and event rentals to enhance your day. Tables, chairs, and linens are supplied on-site for your convenience, along with setup and cleanup of your occasion. You are welcome to source outside vendors to serve your special day here. Parking is also provided on the property to facilitate ease of access for guests.

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FAQ

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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August

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Reviews of The Blanche

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The Blanche is highly recommended by multiple couples for weddings, with reviewers praising the stunning venue and immaculate rooms. The flexibility and versatility of the space, along with the accommodating staff like Denille and Emily, allowed for a personalized and seamless wedding experience. From the beautiful building and elegant chandeliers to the comfortable hotel rooms, guests enjoyed every aspect of their stay and celebration, making it a dream wedding venue for many.

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The Blanche is highly recommended by multiple couples for weddings, with reviewers praising the stunning venue and immaculate rooms. The flexibility and versatility of the space, along with the accommodating staff like Denille and Emily, allowed for a personalized and seamless wedding experience. From the beautiful building and elegant chandeliers to the comfortable hotel rooms, guests enjoyed every aspect of their stay and celebration, making it a dream wedding venue for many.

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Darya
Darya Sent on 12/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dreamy wedding venue

The Blanche is absolutely amazing! This was the first venue we toured when my husband and I just got engaged! The building is a perfect mixture of historic with a modern twist- it was the perfect venue! Dennille and Emily were absolutely phenomenal to work with! They were so helpful from the very first email contact to the end of our wedding. Our wedding was absolutely perfect and I honestly cannot think of a more better venue for us.

We also stayed at the Blanche hotel room the night before our event, the hotel rooms were super clean, accommodated all our needs, felt secure and was SUPER CUTE! 15/10 🤩🥰🤍
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Emily Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic choice & beautiful venue

Decided to get married at The Blanche & it was the best decision ever. The venue & rooms are stunning, and everything is kept clean & immaculate. Highly recommend them, they helped make our day/weekend perfection. The rooms are spacious & well furnished. Location is very convenient. Scheduling was smooth & easy with the help of the planning team & Emily. Had a great experience with them!
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Lorrie Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue

The Blanche was the most beautiful venue for my wedding. Having the entire space available to rent to all of our wedding party and parents made it that much more perfect. Everyone enjoyed their stay and having the space to ourselves. The beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in while staying at a hotel. My wedding photos turned out amazing because of the beautiful building and those amazing chandeliers!! I knew from the moment I saw The Blanche (and that fantastic bridal suite) that it would be the venue for my dream wedding and it really paid off. Do not hesitate to check out this gorgeous venue! It was the most perfect venue for the perfect day!
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Cailee Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue and Staff

Had my wedding here, as well as staying in one of their rooms for a couple nights. Rooms were cute and clean. Venue is absolutely beautiful and well cared for. Had the best time, and everyone loved the locations versatility and charm. Would recommend for anyone!
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Amanda Sent on 08/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue

We had our wedding here in April. Everything was perfect. I could not recommend this venue more. The versatility of the space really allowed you to have exactly what you wanted whether it was an outside or inside wedding. We had our ceremony upstairs and it was beautiful the reception was in the ballroom originally we had planned to have the cocktail hour outside but we moved it to the inside entrance because of rain and me and my husband both agreed that it turned out way better than we could have planned. Denille and Emily were super helpful through the whole process. I loved that we had imperial production to help collaborate and have everything run seamlessly as a perk of using the Blanche from the moment I met my husband I knew I wanted to get married at the Blanche and they delivered everything to make our day perfect. We had a hotel rooms for the whole weekend, making it so easy And accessible for our guest which was a perk because I just wanted a big slumber party with all of your friends and family. The bridal suite was perfect. We had I had a bridal party of seven including both of our moms and it was plenty of room for everybody to relax before the ceremony I highly recommend using this venue. Your day, and your pictures will be so memorable.
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Jenni Sent on 04/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue

This venue is the most beautiful place to get married, and it is a great price for what you get. Each room is stunning, but not too gaudy or showy. I received more compliments on choosing this venue than anything else, and the pictures have turned out so well. The people who work there are a pleasure to work with, and the event coordinator they partner with, Amy Smith of Imperial Productions, is the best of the best. I am beyond happy that I chose The Blanche for my wedding venue!!
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Chelsea Sent on 03/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Black Tie Fairytale

As soon as we saw The Blanche we knew it was our venue! Stunning inside & out, so many photo and decorating opportunities, but what sold us was the option for a beautiful indoor ceremony. We utilized every inch the venue has to offer. The team was wonderful in helping me plan from out of town and the recommended planner pulled it all together seamlessly.
10/10 recommend- wish we could do it all over again!!
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Caitlin Sent on 02/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience from start to finish!

The second you walk into the Blanche you fall in love with it’s history and it’s beautiful architecture. We booked it for our wedding and not only was the staff amazing before hand, they were great during and after. Their event space was perfect, and their hotel rooms were unique and exquisite. 1000/10 would recommend throwing an event here or simply spending a weekend. You won’t regret it.
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Betty Sent on 02/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous Venue

In looking back at our wedding October 9, 2021,

The Blanche Team was cooperative and took care of every detail. Between Denille and Amy, with Imperial Productions, every aspect was looked after without us having to worry. The facility is beautiful and Amy took our vision and enhanced the venue beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this The Blanche for any special occasion.

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Joey Sent on 01/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond perfection, The Blanche is anything you could want or need!

There are very few places as timeless and beautiful as The Blanche Hotel. When you walk in the front doors, the grand staircase practically takes your breath away as you become surrounded by the most stunning chandeliers! From various spots for every aspect of your wedding to the best overnight accommodations in the area, this historically regal venue has everything a couple could ever want for their special day. But even past the majesty of the staircase and the reflection of crystal chandeliers in the overflowing natural light, The Blanche has the best staff in the business. They go above and beyond to ensure your day is exactly what you imagined and more. They treat every couple and their guests like royalty and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Often times a venue can be one of the biggest ticket items for a wedding, it goes without saying that The Blanche is worth ever single penny. Trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed with The Blanche.
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Dennille Decker
Director of Sales

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The Blanche frequently asked questions

The Blanche includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Blanche for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
The Blanche offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Blanche offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Blanche offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Blanche offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Blanche is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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