Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Victorian Beauty

The St. James Hotel, built in 1875, retains a lot of Victorian charm. One of my favorite spaces to hold an event is our Historic Lobby area. This space includes: the Victorian Dining Room, the Historic Lobby and the Historic Library. Also in this space is the Grand Staircase which is the original staircase from 1875!

Let's start with the His
toric Lobby. 14' ceilings, Victorian furniture and the original front desk. Today, that front desk makes a great bar. A
ll the furniture in this room is movable, so it can be transformed into a variety of spaces. A few weeks ago we had a wonderful couple hold their
ceremony in this space. The Grand Staircase is one of our most popular photo spots in the hotel.
As the original staircase it is a great piece of history, but it's also a great way to show off your beautiful train!


Off to the right of the Historic Lobby we'll find the Library. Not only is this a perfect place to cozy up with a
good book on a rainy afternoon, but it's also a gorgeous s
pace to hold a ceremony and a beautiful b
ackdrop for photos. This rich space is always set with luxurious leather chairs and a crackling fire.















The last space in the Historic area is the Victorian Dining Room. This room, with ornate 14' ceilings is an ideal space for a small reception.

This Historic section of the hotel is one of my favorite, mainly because it embodies the spirit of the St. James Hotel so much. There is so much character in these rooms that are a perfect addition to any wedding.

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