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Located in Saint Clair, Michigan, the St. Clair Inn is a charming wedding venue. From its dedicated event coordination to breathtaking natural scenery, couples are invited to host their dream day at this romantic setting. There are indoor and outdoor spaces available, for an elegant setting no matter the season.

Facilities and Capacity

The St. Clair Inn has more than 34,000 square feet of event space for couples to make their own. The largest indoor setting, the View Ballroom, boasts natural light and stunning views of the St. Clair River. It is available for ceremonies and receptions and has an adjoining private terrace. This space covers 3,800 square feet and can be paired with our onsite pergola. Here, couples can exchange their vows beside the water for an unforgettable ceremony. For a solely indoor celebration, the venue offers its restaurant, 1926, and a private dining space, Sophia's. This dining room is well-suited to showers and rehearsal dinners when used on its own.

Services Offered

Weddings held at the St. Clair Inn are supported by experienced event planners. These industry experts are ready to guide couples on their journey to their dream day, however it might look. To-be-weds are also invited to browse the venue's selection of all-inclusive packages, to further streamline the process. Catering is available from the talented in-house culinary staff. Using locally sourced ingredients and adding a dash of flair, the catering team at the inn is passionate about creating fresh, vibrant dishes. Set up and clean up can both be arranged by the inn, giving couples more time to focus on the celebration at hand. Chairs, tables, and a dance floor are available for rent. Following a renovation in 2019, the inn boasts 106 guest rooms and three private cottages, ideal for out-of-town guests.

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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?

$2,500

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

$500

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?

$1,000

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

$250

Which of the following are included in the 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?

Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
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?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of The St. Clair Inn

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The St. Clair Inn is a stunning venue with beautiful views along the water. Reviewers praised the excellent food and service, as well as the availability of a backup plan for inclement weather. While the venue may be on the pricey side, the inclusive packages and convenience of having everything in one location were highlighted. Guests appreciated the historic charm of the venue and the professionalism of the staff, particularly mentioning Samantha for her exceptional help in ensuring flawless execution of events. The on-site accommodations and unique spaces like the Speakeasy were also noted as positives, making the overall experience highly recommended.

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The St. Clair Inn is a stunning venue with beautiful views along the water. Reviewers praised the excellent food and service, as well as the availability of a backup plan for inclement weather. While the venue may be on the pricey side, the inclusive packages and convenience of having everything in one location were highlighted. Guests appreciated the historic charm of the venue and the professionalism of the staff, particularly mentioning Samantha for her exceptional help in ensuring flawless execution of events. The on-site accommodations and unique spaces like the Speakeasy were also noted as positives, making the overall experience highly recommended.

Jessie
Jessie Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue!!

We cannot say enough amazing things about our experience working with the St. Clair Inn for our wedding.

Obviously, the venue is beautiful. The historic charm of the Inn and views of the river create a stunning backdrop. All of our photos turned out absolutely gorgeous.

The staff was truly phenomenal. Samantha went above and beyond to make sure every detail of our day was flawless. They were so organized and professional throughout the entire process. When our photos ran late into cocktail hour, they seamlessly adjusted the reception timeline to make sure we still had time to enjoy everything. Martin even checked in during dinner to make sure I took a break from mingling to eat—a small but incredibly thoughtful gesture. Their dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly made all the difference.

One of the biggest advantages of the St. Clair Inn was the convenience it provided for us and our guests. Having everything in one location was a game-changer. The cottages were the perfect spot for getting ready, plenty of natural light (great for photos!). The Speakeasy was such a fun and unique place for everyone to gather the night before the wedding—it really set the tone for the weekend.

Our guests absolutely raved about their experience (especially the bar and bartenders!) Many of them stayed on-site and loved the ease of being able to walk back to their rooms at the end of the night. They also had a blast exploring the area during their downtime, enjoying the river walk, nearby restaurants, and, of course, the incredible views. So many of them shared stunning photos they took along the river, and it made us so happy to see how much they enjoyed themselves.

Finally, the food and service were top-notch. I’ve never seen guests so excited about a late night snack as they were for the coney dogs!

The St. Clair Inn truly made our wedding day perfect. We’re so grateful to have chosen this venue!!
D
Diana Sent on 10/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Venue!

Our experience at the St. Clair Inn was nothing short of amazing. From the very first visit we knew that the St. Clair Inn was exactly what we were looking for in our wedding venue. The venue itself is a perfect combination of historic and updated and it is right on the water. We were able to do our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and guestrooms all in one spot without the need for any transportation. The planning process with Samantha was great, she was so helpful, responsive and made everything so easy. The staff provided us fantastic service during the tasting and the wedding day itself. The food was fantastic. We really have nothing but fabulous things to say. Thank you so much and highly recommend this venue!!
J
Jan L. Sent on 11/14/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Stunning Waterfront Venue

Our vow renewal/ 20th Anniversary Party was held at the St. Clair Inn. We utilized the Inn for lodging, booking several rooms, using the “block” rate. There was an issue with the HVAC system for some rooms during our stay, but they were compensated for the inconvenience, which was greatly appreciated.
Our get together took place in the ballroom, with wonderful views of the river. Guests enjoyed watching barges and boats as they went by, adding to the venue’s ambiance.
All went smoothly; the efficient staff taking care of every detail from set up to tear down.
We served the Italian Buffet which was a hit, with many accolades from guests. Bar service was excellent; and all servers were very attentive and professional.
It was a pleasure to work with the sales staff…kudos to Samantha and Jhara! All in all, an outstanding experience. Highly recommend this venue. You won’t be disappointed!
J
Jill Sent on 11/26/2025
4.6 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

The venue is absolutely beautiful and hard to beat the view along the water. They do offer a plan B in case of inclement weather in the 1926 room (providing it’s available and not booked for another function) and that room is equally as beautiful. The food was excellent as was the service, but if you’re looking for a low budget option, this may not be the best choice. They do offer quite a bit in the package which does make it comparable to other venues, however still on the pricey side. All in all I would still recommend The St. Clair Inn.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 11/20/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating

beautiful venue with minor hiccups

We truly loved having our wedding at this venue. It felt secluded, unique, and almost like a destination wedding without the travel or cost. The historic grounds are stunning, and having lodging, catering, bartending, and cake all in one place made things feel very convenient. Our rehearsal dinner was wonderful, the food and bartenders were fantastic, and the front-desk staff went out of their way to make the weekend special for us and our guests. The cottages were beautiful and such a relaxing place to get ready. We did experience some communication challenges throughout the planning process. The hotel transitioned to Marriott, and we weren’t notified directly, which led to confusion with guest bookings since the old and new systems didn’t match. Because we were still under our original contract, we also ran into a few instances where we were accidentally charged for items that were supposed to be included. Each time we brought it up, the team corrected it immediately, but it happened several times and added to the stress. We also received a new day-of coordinator later in the process, and some details didn’t seem to transfer over. I had to re-initiate communication about a month out, and a miscommunication about indoor ceremony seating 4 days before the wedding caused some unnecessary worry. Additionally, a youth hockey team was staying at the inn the same weekend, and neither group was told about the other. This led to noise complaints from the team and a few unsupervised kids wandering through our cocktail hour without staff intervention. I really do think this could have been a one off because of the ownership transition but I'd be lying if I said it wasn't frustrating at times. Even with these bumps, our actual wedding day was beautiful, the service was great, and the venue was unique and stunning. With smoother communication, this would easily be a five-star venue. We’re still so happy we chose it and would choose it again.
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The St. Clair Inn frequently asked questions

The St. Clair Inn 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 St. Clair Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The St. Clair Inn includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The St. Clair Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
The St. Clair Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The St. Clair Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The St. Clair Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The St. Clair Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
The St. Clair Inn is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.4 in average response time.

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