Iron Works Suite

Well friends, I can't tell you how excited I am to finally post some pictures about the St. James Hotel's newest room (its really more of a suite!) It's actually a fully-furnished apartment! I like to call it the Iron Works Suite, as it resides in the old Red Wing Iron Works building - which is actually older than the hotel! The Iron Works building was built in 1857! However, on the inside...you would never know!

Note the granite counter-tops!

Beautiful & modern, the Iron Works suite has all the features you could ask for - spacious living room area, a wonderful kitchen with granite counter tops, a full refrigerator, laundry and a wonderful master bath with both a shower and a whirlpool. It also has two sinks!

Give us call if you'd like to stay here!

March Madness

Looking for a place to get married in March? How about the St. James Hotel! Book your wedding for any time in March we'll waive the room rental and you'll receive a complimentary champagne toast! Any wedding, 3 to 300!

Photo Credit: Shelly Mosman

Call or Email Jessica Today!

Jessica Hazelton

651-385-5548

jessica.hazelton@st-james-hotel.com

Crystallized Frost

Just a quick warning -this post has nothing to do with weddings, other than the color white. Which there is a lot of.

I feel I can safely say that I've been all over this planet. I grew up in Minnesota, went to college in Iowa, dabbled in Florida for a bit, traveled through the desert of the Middle East, the mountains of Switzerland, e.t.c.

Throughout all of that - I still stand my ground that Minnesota is one of the most beautiful places on this planet. See below: Frost Crystallization.

Even though this is a fairly common occurrence, I still think its pretty cool! And to think...in just a few short months, my entire front yard (currently covered in crystallized frost) will be a beautiful, lush green haven.

A January Wedding

I just received the most wonderful note from a client. Its notes like these that make me absolutely love what I do.

Dear Jessica and St. James staff,

Our family would like to thank you for making our wedding weekend at the St. James a wonderful memory – a memory that we will all cherish forever. Our experience with your team of people was great from beginning to end. Jessica did a great job of coordinating and helping, advising and encouraging. She answered all of our many questions, both before and during the wedding weekend. She promptly returned the many phone calls from Becca. The Summit Room was just perfect for our reception, down to every detail. Peter and his team did a professional job of serving the food and beverages in a timely manner. We have heard several comments that “this was the best food we have ever had at a wedding.” Your staff was very kind and courteous and was always available to help. The room accommodations were comfortable and clean. The Mezzanine rooms were a great place to dress before the wedding and to unwind after.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

You greatly exceeded our expectations.

Gwen, Twin Cities

I Love Letterpress

Who had two thumbs and LOVE letterpress??

THIS GIRL.

I recently was at a book signing held at the beautiful Monique Lhuillier salon in Edina. (Please see beautiful dresses below!)


The book signing was for the new book Weddings by Tara Guerard, photographed by Liz Banfield. First off, the book is spectacular. Not only is the photography phenomenal - as usual - but Tara has many wonderful tips about throwing absolutely wonderful events. I thoroughly enjoyed every single page of this fantastic book.

As a favor, each person received the most beautiful letterpress thank you notes from The Lettered Olive. While I've always known that letterpress is a beautiful form of the written word, I don't think I ever appreciated letterpress the way it should be appreciated.


The touch of it is wonderful. Running your fingers over the indented design. The paper is soft and thick. It truly is heaven in the form of paper!


Which eventually led me to my latest impulse purchase: an L Letterpress Kit from Lifestyle Crafts.
Needless to say, I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my brand new letterpress. And then...let me tell you what...EVERYONE is getting a hand-written note from me on a beautiful custom letterpress note.

Oh, and stay tuned for pictures of my letterpress designs.

2010

Ahh...2010 is upon us. We're very excited here at the St. James Hotel to see what this fresh new year will bring us. Here are a few things that I am looking forward to.

My 4 beautiful January brides (well, now 3 because we already had 1 wedding!)

Bridal University on January 29th & 30th

Co-worker Ashley's Wedding (don't worry, I'll tweet it!)

Watching the snow melt (I do realize that its 3-4 months away...)

June, because Minnesota & June go together like peas & carrots, movies & popcorn, rum & coke...you get the picture.

So, we're officially in a new year which means one thing in particular: engagement season! All the best to my fellow wedding-pros during this busy time! And of course, happy new year!