Hear the mellow wedding bells, Golden bells! What a world of happiness their harmony foretells! Through the balmy air of night How they ring out their delight! -Edgar Allan Poe
Since 1909, the St. Anthony Hotel has played a significant role in the development of San Antonio from a social perspective. Today this landmark hotel remains a favorite among local brides-to-be. Weddings are a personal event. The wedding specialists at the St. Anthony Hotel work to match your dream with one of the St. Anthony's gracious settings. Consider a casual affair atop the hotel at the Starlight Terrace, a luncheon wedding in the Georgian Room, or the formal setting of the Anacacho Ballroom. It's no longer fantasy or make-believe. It's your day and you are Cinderella.
Weddings are often surrounded by other traditional gatherings to honor the bride and groom. The St. Anthony offers a variety of venues to accommodate the size and style of these related events. The hotel's rooftop garden, the Starlight Terrace, offers a breathtaking view of downtown San Antonio and a unique setting for a bridal shower or luncheon. The Anacacho Ballroom hosts Fiesta Royalty each year and its regal setting is reminiscent of an era of elegance and romance. Peacock Alley remains San Antonio's most prominent social address. Furnished with rich carpets, crystal chandeliers, fine painting, bronze sculptures and French Empire antiques, Peacock Alley will make any bride feel like a Queen.
The St. Anthony Hotel's catering services are available for events held at the hotel or at other celebrated venues located throughout San Antonio, and will work to personalize each menu to compliment your individual taste.
Weddings are a celebration of families. The St. Anthony Hotel provides a remarkable setting for building new or renewed relationships. Brunch in the Madrid Room, sitting poolside in the afternoon, or strolling the famed Riverwalk in the evening, the St. Anthony Hotel offers a stylish end to each day with our deluxe hotel accommodations. The hotel's 352 guestrooms and 50 suites offer the best in guest amenities. Great pride is taken in our service, with an emphasis on always pleasing our guests. Our many services and amenities include: the Madrid Room for your dining pleasures, Pete's Pub for spirits and fun, a heated roof-top swimming pool and fitness center, your choice of valet parking or self parking with 24-hour security available. Our guestrooms offer hair dryers, coffeepots, ironing boards and irons, dataports, and voice mail.
Since first opening its doors the historic St. Anthony has played host to royalty and presidents and to celebrities from the worlds of music, theater and film. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt visited Peacock Alley, as did President Eisenhower, and General Douglas McArthur. Prince Ranier and Princess Grace of Monaco were honored with a reception in their honor in Peacock Alley during their visit to San Antonio in 1968. In 1999, their son, Prince Albert of Monaco, graced the Anacacho Ballroom by hosting a private reception for the World Pentathlon Organization. Many guests from Hollywood's "Golden Era" enjoyed the style and luxury offered at the St. Anthony: Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Lucille Ball Fred Astaire, Betty Hutton, and Greer Garson. Lyndon Johnson, John Wayne, Gregory Peck, and Rock Hudson dined many an evening in the prestigious St. Anthony Club, which today host weddings for San Antonio brides as the Georgian Room. The Peraux Room hosted Hollywood current royalty such as: Arnold Schwartzenegger and Maria Shriver, Patrick Swayze, George Clooney, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis and Matthew McConaughey during the opening of San Antonio's Planet Hollywood.
