The Blanche Reviews

The Blanche was the most beautiful venue for my wedding. Having the entire space available to rent to all of our wedding party and parents made it that much more perfect. Everyone enjoyed their stay and having the space to ourselves. The beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in while staying at a hotel. My wedding photos turned out amazing because of the beautiful building and those amazing chandeliers!! I knew from the moment I saw The Blanche (and that fantastic bridal suite) that it would be the venue for my dream wedding and it really paid off. Do not hesitate to check out this gorgeous venue! It was the most perfect venue for the perfect day!

Decided to get married at The Blanche & it was the best decision ever. The venue & rooms are stunning, and everything is kept clean & immaculate. Highly recommend them, they helped make our day/weekend perfection. The rooms are spacious & well furnished. Location is very convenient. Scheduling was smooth & easy with the help of the planning team & Emily. Had a great experience with them!

Had my wedding here, as well as staying in one of their rooms for a couple nights. Rooms were cute and clean. Venue is absolutely beautiful and well cared for. Had the best time, and everyone loved the locations versatility and charm. Would recommend for anyone!

We had our wedding here in April. Everything was perfect. I could not recommend this venue more. The versatility of the space really allowed you to have exactly what you wanted whether it was an outside or inside wedding. We had our ceremony upstairs and it was beautiful the reception was in the ballroom originally we had planned to have the cocktail hour outside but we moved it to the inside entrance because of rain and me and my husband both agreed that it turned out way better than we could have planned. Denille and Emily were super helpful through the whole process. I loved that we had imperial production to help collaborate and have everything run seamlessly as a perk of using the Blanche from the moment I met my husband I knew I wanted to get married at the Blanche and they delivered everything to make our day perfect. We had a hotel rooms for the whole weekend, making it so easy And accessible for our guest which was a perk because I just wanted a big slumber party with all of your friends and family. The bridal suite was perfect. We had I had a bridal party of seven including both of our moms and it was plenty of room for everybody to relax before the ceremony I highly recommend using this venue. Your day, and your pictures will be so memorable.

This venue is the most beautiful place to get married, and it is a great price for what you get. Each room is stunning, but not too gaudy or showy. I received more compliments on choosing this venue than anything else, and the pictures have turned out so well. The people who work there are a pleasure to work with, and the event coordinator they partner with, Amy Smith of Imperial Productions, is the best of the best. I am beyond happy that I chose The Blanche for my wedding venue!!

The second you walk into the Blanche you fall in love with it’s history and it’s beautiful architecture. We booked it for our wedding and not only was the staff amazing before hand, they were great during and after. Their event space was perfect, and their hotel rooms were unique and exquisite. 1000/10 would recommend throwing an event here or simply spending a weekend. You won’t regret it.

There are very few places as timeless and beautiful as The Blanche Hotel. When you walk in the front doors, the grand staircase practically takes your breath away as you become surrounded by the most stunning chandeliers! From various spots for every aspect of your wedding to the best overnight accommodations in the area, this historically regal venue has everything a couple could ever want for their special day. But even past the majesty of the staircase and the reflection of crystal chandeliers in the overflowing natural light, The Blanche has the best staff in the business. They go above and beyond to ensure your day is exactly what you imagined and more. They treat every couple and their guests like royalty and it doesn’t go unnoticed. Often times a venue can be one of the biggest ticket items for a wedding, it goes without saying that The Blanche is worth ever single penny. Trust me when I say, you will not be disappointed with The Blanche.

As soon as we saw The Blanche we knew it was our venue! Stunning inside & out, so many photo and decorating opportunities, but what sold us was the option for a beautiful indoor ceremony. We utilized every inch the venue has to offer. The team was wonderful in helping me plan from out of town and the recommended planner pulled it all together seamlessly.
10/10 recommend- wish we could do it all over again!!

In looking back at our wedding October 9, 2021,

The Blanche Team was cooperative and took care of every detail. Between Denille and Amy, with Imperial Productions, every aspect was looked after without us having to worry. The facility is beautiful and Amy took our vision and enhanced the venue beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this The Blanche for any special occasion.

Carlos and Betty Pat Cuadras

If you want the wedding of your dreams then you should book The Blanche. Emily was wonderful to work with. Our daughters wedding was everything she dreamed it would be in the beautiful venue. If you want your wedding to be elegant and everything you dreamed then you must check them out! You won’t look anywhere else! You will be blown away !

Emily was readily available at anytime throughout us booking our wedding, and afterwards for any questions or concerns. The venue was not only absolutely beautiful, but there was so much space offered. The groom and bridal suites were perfect and Having access to the kitchen was a huge help also. I definitely recommend this elegant location for your event!!!

Amazing Venue and incredible Staff ! We put together our wedding in 2.5 weeks and could never have pulled it off without the incredible people at The Blanche !

The Blanche is a gorgeous venue! We were married and had our reception there. We loved that it was a historic landmark and all the details were carefully thought through. The building has the oldest elevator in Florida, the original restored tile and gorgeous chandeliers. We hardly needed any decor because it was already so beautiful. The grand staircase is breathtaking and we took our first look photos there. Rooms were cute and spacious and our guests were very comfortable. We loved having our bridal party on site. Dennille and Emily were super helpful and easy to work with. We definitely recommend this place!

This place is absolutely beautiful! There were many options to choose for the location of the ceremony and last minute changes because of a cold snap were easily handled. The staff was easy to work with, prompt to respond when contacted, and were there throughout the rehearsal and wedding to address any issues that came up--yet there were none because they were incredibly prepared. There are numerous locations for pictures inside (grand staircase, balcony, etc) and outside in the courtyard and a lake across the street.

The Blanche is a gorgeous place to celebrate your wedding! I had my wedding reception here, and it was stunning. It's a treasured building in Lake City filled with a historical, romantic charm! The staff at the Blanche is super helpful and professional. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone.

I cannot say enough good things about The Blanche, and especially about the dedicated crew who work there. When we first started looking at venues, I struggled to get other potential venues to respond, which was unnerving since we were on a six-month timeline. When I first contacted The Blanche, Dennille Decker responded incredibly quickly and invited us to come see the venue so that she could show us around in person. I cannot overstate how overwhelmingly beautiful The Blanche is. It was recently renovated after many years, but it still retains many of the original historic elements, like a beautiful staircase and a gorgeous tile floor. They have added in more chandeliers than you can count, and they’ve also made a beautiful outside courtyard area.
Our wedding was in December 2020. We had our wedding ceremony upstairs overlooking the balcony, a cocktail hour in the downstairs lobby, and our reception downstairs in an area that overlooks the courtyard. We have had so many people tell us that it was the prettiest wedding they’ve ever been to!
Some other huge selling points to us were that the kitchen was large and well-equipped for our caterer, the bridal suite was gorgeous and had plenty of seating, new elevators ensured that our elderly relatives could make it upstairs, and there was plenty of parking around the building. It was also thousands of dollars cheaper than many other venues in the northeast Florida area, yet it included much more than many of those venues (like access to the entire building, including the courtyard, from 8-11, as well as tables, chairs, and linens).
Although all of these things were important to me, the thing that I am most grateful for when I look back on our wedding day is the staff at The Blanche who were genuinely invested in our happiness and making sure that everything went smoothly. They planned alongside us for months, accommodated all of our requests, kept us well informed, and ensured that we were stress-free on our wedding day. I can’t imagine that it is easy to prepare for such large events (especially considering our Sunday wedding was preceded by another large wedding the day before), but they made it look effortless! I really can’t imagine a better venue for a wedding in northeast Florida.

My wedding was nothing short of everything I wanted! The venue was absolutely gorgeous and the staff went above and beyond their duties to help make my day a success. I loved everything about the venue!

Definitely an amazing venue. There is nothing in our area that even comes close! We chose the Blanche as the location for my daughter’s wedding and it was perfect. We had the wedding and the reception all in one location. The bridal suite is spectacular! To top it all off we stayed in the striking hotel rooms and didn’t have to travel. The staff went above and beyond to make our event perfect! I highly recommend The Blanche for all your events.

My husband and I chose this beautiful venue to celebrate our wedding ceremony and reception. I must say that this is an absolutely gorgeous venue. We also took advantage of using the hotel for our weekend stay for this occasion as well. The hotel rooms are comfortable, immaculate, service was very nurturing, and overall looked elegant and delicately put together. The entire coordinating experience was very open minded and welcoming. This includes from the first venue visit and tour through checking out the day after the wedding. They made sure that everything was to our personal likings, wants and desires. We were definitely catered to and made well aware that this was our day and it’s definitely OUR WAY!!! 🥰
I definitely recommend to any one 10 out of 10.

We were married at The Blanche 12.30.2023. This is my honest review of the venue and our experiences. The Blanche is an absolutely beautiful venue. It has a grand staircase, balcony, courtyard, ballroom, and crystal chandeliers. The Bridal Suite is stunning and it was the perfect place to get ready. We have visited and stayed at The Blanche many times and we fell in love with it as "the" venue for our wedding. The beauty, charm and elegance we rate 5 stars; all other aspects/experiences we rate 2-3 stars.

The Blanche was very expensive as a wedding venue for what it provided ($6,500). We had 60 guests. We were able to use the space from 8am-11pm on our wedding day. This meant we had to be cleaned up and out by 11pm (this was not outlined in the contract). The venue included use of the space, tables, and chairs, but nothing else. We had to rent or buy silverware, dinnerware, cups, glasses, decor, etc. We could not confirm a date for a rehearsal until 30 days before the wedding so the venue could make sure there was not another event scheduled the night before our wedding. This delay in planning and scheduling was super frustrating to us, our out of town guests, and our bridal party. No hotel rooms were included in the cost of using the venue, not even a room for us as the bride & groom. We could have reserved a room block, but if our guests did not fill the rooms for both nights of the weekend, we were on the hook to still pay for the rooms. Value we rate 3 stars. As part of our contract with The Blanche we were required to use their wedding coordinator and planning vendor, Imperial Productions, for an additional $2,000. There was very poor communication from this vendor. There were missed meetings, phone calls, delays in getting back to us about catering, etc. and overall we felt like we were on the back burner. We also felt like our ideas and vision were met with resistance because we had a less traditional ceremony and reception. There were several timeline mistakes and issues the day of the wedding. For example, the coordinator team refused to serve cake to the children and we had no idea until the next day. We never gave any sort of direction to not serve cake to the children. They also threatened to call the police on the DJ & Music Coordinator at the end of the night; we absolutely loved the DJ and did not see any behavior that would warrant this level of action. These details are still not clear, but it was embarrassing to us because it happened in front of our guests and it was unnecessary drama. We give this vendor 2 stars and it really tainted our experience at The Blanche. I did address my concerns about Imperial Productions to The Blanche during the planning process and after the wedding. The Blanche did respond to these concerns and labeled them as "miscommunication" or "we should have explained the use of the space better." They did not address the unserved cake or timeline mistake concerns. The Blanche said they appreciated our feedback, but there was no deeper resolution or explanations. Communication and problem solving we rate 3.5 stars. The Blanche is so beautiful and we do not regret having our wedding there. We were willing to pay premium prices, but we did not receive premium services. We really expected a higher level of service, care, and value. Overall, we cannot recommend this venue to another couple.