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On WeddingWire since 2023

Last update: July 2024

About

This awe-inspiring heritage designated mansion is now being restored to its original historical majesty as a boutique hotel and event venue dedicated to hosting world class weddings, corporate and private functions. Full weekend experience available.

We strive for the highest standard of service and expectations with a modern twist on classic white glove service. Focusing on culture, personality and expertise, we consider our services to be experiences and take extreme pride in the days that make our lives exciting. As leaders with decades of hands-on industry experience, we have formed to create an event experience like no other. We consider every aspect, every detail and every moment to be deserving as a shining highlight of your memorable celebrations.

As you choose to become part of our family, you will be treated as if you were our own with vitality and respect. We use time and lavish planning to ensure your day is even more spectacular than your vision. We thrive to create the most precious stepping stones for you to walk down the aisle with and begin your most divine chapter yet.

Facilities and capacity:

The Palour 60 PERSONS

The Lounge 40 PERSONS

The Ballroom 170 PERSONS

The Garden INQUIRE

The Backayrd 200+ PERSONS

The bedrooms 13 ROOMS

Cusine:

Rodman Hall is proud to offer their chef's culinary creations and exciting tastes to your special event. Their chef uses only the finest local ingredients and has created a variety of menus to suit any occasion. They offer plated, buffet, food stations and cocktail services.

Their menus have flexibility to work with your tastes and budget as well as meeting any dietary or food restrictions that are required. If you have menu requests of your own, their chef is happy to work with you.

History:

In 1856 Thomas Rodman Merritt, the son of the famous canal builder William Hamilton Merritt built a stone house on twenty acres of picturesque land on the edge of downtown St. Catharines. In 1863 the house underwent renovations and a major addition was added. It came to be known as Rodman Hall.

To develop the landscape surrounding the manor, Merritt hired an English gardener by the name of Samuel Richardson. Richardson developed a wonderful garden featuring well kept lawns, exotic trees, fountains, borders and a terraced garden on the hillside leading down to the Twelve Mile Creek.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet hall
Historic
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Manor
Museum

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Country
Garden
Glamorous
Modern
Rustic
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bridal suite
Cake
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Limited bar
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Audio equipment
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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?

$1

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

$1

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

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

$1

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$1

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$1

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$1

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$1

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
Wedding cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$1

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Reviews for Rodman Hall

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
6 reviews
99% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
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    4.8 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Megan
Megan F. Sent on 17/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day!

My husband and I chose Rodman hall while still under construction as we could immediately tell how special the building was. It’s difficult to convey how finely balanced the space is between being luxurious and stunning, while also being homey and comfortable. We booked the entire building with our guests and it truly felt like we had a backyard wedding in terms of intimacy, while also having the service of a formal event. Jolene was so beyond amazing to work with and on the day of, Gina was incredible. Our guests raved about the grounds and the food was definitely a standout of the day. Our only complaint was that we wished our day could’ve lasted even longer as we absolutely loved every second of it!
Elaine
Elaine R. Sent on 25/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and best service

Jolene from Rodman Hall helped us all the way from the beginning to the end. We met the owner of Rodman and he was so nice. The venue was so beautiful and our guests loved it. They couldn't believe that such venue exists and they even asked us how we found it! rooms are also beautiful. highly recommend. Jolene is the best!
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Gina Sent on 21/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical wedding venue and staff

Rodman hall is a beautiful historic mansion that creates the perfect fairytale wedding! It has a wow factor as soon as you open the doors. Every single one of our guests were in awe of this beautiful venue!
I had the pleasure of working with Jolene who is an amazing wedding coordinator who we trusted entirely to help make our dreams come true! She is the reason we chose Rodman Hall, after meeting so many people and seeing so many venues, Jolene has the personality and smile that made me say, I want to work with her! She was amazing from the minute we met, even before I walked down the aisle Jolene was there to make sure everything was perfect! Thank you!!!
We rented out the rooms at Rodman for 2 nights, and I would recommend that! The gorgeous rooms, the comfort of being in one location with family and friends, all while in a mansion, how can you go wrong with that?
The owner, Nino, came by every morning and throughout our stay to ensure everything was ok, and to bring us treats every morning. What a nice man!
The food served was exceptional, wine was on point, not one guest was disappointed with their meal!!
This entire venue and staff surpassed our expectations, and really made us feel like royalty entire night!
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Jessica O. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

St Catharine's Bridgerton

The venue speaks for itself in that it is a stunning historical mansion. If you are looking for a venue that gives a feeling of wealth and success this is it. It will absolutely wow your guests. I would recommend staying here the night before and day of as each room offers a unique layout and a feeling of royalty. Although this venue will leave you speechless, the true beauty of our experience at Rodman was working with the maître d' Jolene. Jolene was responsive, professional and one of the most positive get it done people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I would recommend hosting any event at Rodman and using any service that Jolene works for.
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Natalie A. Sent on 12/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue, food and staff!

We recently had our wedding at Rodman Hall. Jolene and the rest of the staff at the venue all made sure the day went perfectly and we could not have asked for a better day. The building and grounds are stunning, the food was excellent, and we will be recommending this venue to everyone we can going forward. Jolene was fantastic to deal with before and during the wedding, and we are so thankful to have been able to put our trust in her. She truly made sure we had everything we needed every step of the way, and did an amazing job making sure the day went smoothly with no hiccups. Thank you to everyone at Rodman Hall for a perfect wedding day!
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Marija L. Sent on 01/09/2024
4.6 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable day

My husband and I looked at Rodman Hall while it was under construction and knew right away that this was our venue. We didn’t look at anything else! The venue boasts incredible suites and we rented out the entire place for an exclusive experience for our guests. The food was amazing, the service was seamless, and Jolene was a rockstar! I’m very detail oriented and particular but Jolene worked with me and helped bring my vision to life. She allowed us to visit the venue many times to see the upgrades. We met the owner and he was also very accommodating. The venue has old world charm with modern day services which makes it incredibly special. We chose to do an outdoor ceremony and a ballroom reception. The combination of the two allowed me to have a light garden feel outside, but a lux evening soirée feel inside. During the cocktail hour we hired a pianist to play the piano as it was provided which was a nice touch and added to the overall feel of the space. I don’t have anything bad to say, our day was perfect from start to finish. You won’t be disappointed with the details inside this gem!!
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4.8 out of 5 rating , 25 reviews
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109 St. Paul Cres L2S 1M3 St Catharines (Ontario)
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