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If you're searching for the perfect venue to bring your Wedding Day dreams to life, look no further than The Richardson Hotel. Located in the heart of the beautiful Queen City, our venue offers a stunning, one-of-a-kind setting that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.

The Richardson is a highly sought-after destination for weddings year-round. Carefully restored to preserve its historic charm, the hotel blends timeless elegance with modern comforts, offering an unforgettable atmosphere. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our versatile spaces are designed to meet your unique vision and exceed your expectations.

Whether you’re envisioning an intimate affair or a lavish event, The Richardson provides the perfect backdrop for every moment of your special day. Let us make your wedding a celebration to remember, with exquisite food, exceptional service, and a venue that matches your dreams.

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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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$40

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Mansion

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 Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
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
Valet

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The Richardson Hotel

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The Richardson Hotel receives glowing reviews for hosting weddings, with Hannah, Erin, Jess, and the team receiving high praise for their exceptional service, organization, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the venue's stunning ballroom, delicious food, and beautiful accommodations. Guests appreciate the seamless experience, personalized touches, and flexibility offered by the staff, making The Richardson a top choice for hosting memorable and seamless wedding celebrations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Richardson Hotel receives glowing reviews for hosting weddings, with Hannah, Erin, Jess, and the team receiving high praise for their exceptional service, organization, and attention to detail. Reviewers highlight the venue's stunning ballroom, delicious food, and beautiful accommodations. Guests appreciate the seamless experience, personalized touches, and flexibility offered by the staff, making The Richardson a top choice for hosting memorable and seamless wedding celebrations.

Nick
Nick Sent on 09/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

My fiancé and I have just booked our wedding at the Richardson Hotel and we could not be more excited! After seeing multiple other venues, we had a vision for how we wanted our big day to look, and the Richardson Hotel crossed off everything and more.

Scheduling a tour of the venue was a quick and seamless process. We met with Erin and she was incredibly positive, thorough, and accommodating. The thing that stood out to us the most was the team's care, organization, and thought that goes into making our day special. It is apparent that they are passionate about what they do and they are here to support us throughout the entire process.

While we are still early on in the process, we are so happy that we have decided to host our wedding with the Richardson Hotel and we would highly recommend it to others!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 08/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our ideal choice for our wedding day

We looked at several venues - all attractive, all well-staffed, all with amenities - but we chose the Richardson, as their accommodating nature, incredibly personable staff, and eye-catching renovations made this out top choice.

Erin was our guide, and she brought her knowledge of the history of the hotel along with her empathy to a new couple and what they are going through. Her expertise really helped ease our stress over the gravity of our choice, and she handled our tour around another event with seeming ease. We loved how we were the focus of her attention, while she still made our families feel not just included, but important.

We could actually picture our wedding set among the ambiance and architecture, and the Richardson stood out above the others in that regard. We can't wait to work with the professionals here in the months ahead and we have absolute faith that our wedding's venue could not be better.
D
Diane Sent on 06/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular Wedding Experience at the Richardson!

Our daughter got married at The Richardson in May 2025. We could not have been more thrilled with the entire experience holding her ceremony and reception at The Richardson! Our point of contact from beginning to end was Hannah, and she was spectacular in every way…her attention to detail, her professionalism, her communication, her attendance the day of the wedding from beginning to end, and so much more. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the ballroom was above and beyond! The food was phenomenal, and the service at each table was stellar. All of the staff, the waiters, waitresses, and bartenders were the best. It rained the day of the wedding, so we held our ceremony indoors, and the location for the ceremony was perfect, because after the ceremony, our guests simply walked up the beautiful wooden staircase into the grand ballroom. Hannah worked with all of the vendors to make sure everything was in place for the reception. The ballroom was so lovely, and the bar, dessert table, gift table, seating card table, and DJ were all spaced out beautifully within the ballroom without any crowding. Also, the restrooms were just outside the ballroom, which was very convenient for guests. The ballroom was recently renovated and was so bright and gorgeous. Finally, several guests stayed in the hotel and raved about the beautiful accommodations and rooms. A continental breakfast is offered each morning, which was a plus, and the bar within The Richardson offered many options for dinners for the guests. We just can’t say enough about how thrilled we were at the way our daughter’s wedding went down at The Richardson. Incredibly, we did not have a single disappointment or complaint. It was fantastic in every way!!
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The Richardson Hotel frequently asked questions

The Richardson Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Richardson Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Richardson Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by The Richardson Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
The Richardson Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Richardson Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Richardson Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
The Richardson Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Richardson Hotel is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time and 4.7 in value.
The Richardson Hotel currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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