Venue Spotlight- St. James Hotel-Red Wing, MN

The St. James Hotel is a remarkable venue located in the charming and chic city of Red Wing, MN.  It’s full of history and uniqueness and positioned along the beautiful Mississippi Bluff Country.  This is not your “average” wedding venue- the St. James serves as a one-stop-shop for the newlyweds who want everything under one roof and a venue that is sure to dazzle their guests!  With a mission and vision to provide the finest guest service, genuine memorable experiences, and inspire a connection to their rich local history- the hotel exceeds expectations.  Their reputation precedes them, as they’ve received Minnesota Bride’s Best Southern Minnesota Venue in both 2020 and 2021.  In addition, they were bestowed Best Small Historic Hotel Under 75 Guest Rooms from Historic Hotels of America.

The venue first opened in 1875 and has only had three family owners.  They have always been a luxury property, making them master professionals in customer care and experience.  It blends the historic feel of the hotel with the modern conveniences of today. The St. James houses 67 Victorian-style guestrooms, nine unique venues, a flower shop, an inhouse pastry shop, two restaurants, two salon spas, and a clothing boutique!  Besides hosting weddings, the hotel is also equipped to host corporate meetings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations of life.

In meeting with Abby Hanson, Wedding Specialist, we were immediately impressed by her sunny disposition, hospitality, and preparedness.  “We strive to have our top three core values as: A passion for exceeding the expectations of our guests through personalized service, delivering high value, and nurturing a positive partnership with out our community,” she said.

Event capacity at the St. James is up to 240 people.  There are four options for ceremony locations and five reception venue locations.  Some amenities of their venue rental include:

• A Wedding Specialist to assist with planning and details
• Complementary tasting to choose dinner menu
• Courtesy suite room for the newlyweds
• Wedding block for your guests at special group block rates
• Gratis venue room for rehearsal dinner OR gift opening
• Dance floor
• White or ivory table linens
• White, navy or ivory napkins
• Silverware/stemware and tableware
• Guest book, gift, cake, and place card tables
• Complementary parking
• AV equipment
• Staffed service
• Set-up/tear down labor

Both our Atmosphere and Star Light Night Packages are perfect selections for this venue- filling the dance floor with alluring, colorful lights and imploring your guests to join the party.

For a stress-free experience that exudes charm and elegance, the St. James is your one-stop-place for the finest and most memorable experience. 

Connect with The St. James Hotel:

• Contact Email: weddings@st-james-hotel.com
• Contact Phone: (651) 385-5548
• Contact Website: https://st-james-hotel.com/weddings/
• Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/stjameshotelredwing
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stjameshotelrw/

Photo Credits:

Lauren Kuznia Photography

Tom Thorton Photography

Adam Kennedy Photography

Stacy Bengs Photography