Graduate by Hilton Providence

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,000 for off-peak dates, and $20,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Steeped in 1920s glamour, Graduate by Hilton Providence is the "Crown Jewel" of downtown, offering a romantic blend of historic landmark charm and whimsical, boutique sophistication. Whether you’re dreaming of a lavish gala in an opulent ballroom with sweeping city views or an intimate rooftop gathering on an outdoor terrace, this venue provides a spectacular backdrop for every wedding chapter. From the iconic grand staircase to the original ornate ceilings, every corner is designed for unforgettable photography and world-class celebrations in the heart of the Creative Capital.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

Our event spaces

Graduate by Hilton Providence

Sky-high opulence with panoramic city views.

The venue features a collection of breathtaking indoor and outdoor settings tailored for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The signature Biltmore Ballroom on the 17th floor boasts soaring ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking the city skyline, while the Capital Ballroom offers an exquisite, gold-detailed atmosphere for elegant dining. For a modern, alfresco experience, the Parkview Terrace provides a scenic outdoor escape in the city center. Intimate celebrations find a home in L’Apogee or the Summit, which features a wall of windows and a private, sky-high ambiance perfect for sunset toasts.

Guest capacity

14-250 Seated

Square footage

5,750

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Graduate by Hilton Providence

Sky-high opulence with panoramic city views.

The venue features a collection of breathtaking indoor and outdoor settings tailored for ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The signature Biltmore Ballroom on the 17th floor boasts soaring ceilings and panoramic windows overlooking the city skyline, while the Capital Ballroom offers an exquisite, gold-detailed atmosphere for elegant dining. For a modern, alfresco experience, the Parkview Terrace provides a scenic outdoor escape in the city center. Intimate celebrations find a home in L’Apogee or the Summit, which features a wall of windows and a private, sky-high ambiance perfect for sunset toasts.

Guest capacity

14-250 Seated

Square footage

5,750

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Available services that can be provided by Graduate by Hilton Providence

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Sound / AV

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms

Reviews

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  • The Perfect Day

    •Verified review
    •Mackenzie•Mar 10

    Absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. From start to finish, everything ran smoothly and beautifully. The staff were truly amazing - professional, kind, and incredibly attentive to every detail. They made the entire day stress-free and special for us and our guests. Everything was just perfect, and we honestly couldn't recommend this venue more! Elise was an amazing person to work with. With her years of experience, she was able to give advice and guidance when needed. She always responded promptly and was a huge help with coordinating out wedding. I could not recommend having someone like Elise on your side for your wedding day. She is absolutely amazing! I also wanted to speak on Michael, who was our day of coordinator. He was so well versed in all aspects of the day and was able to have everything run smoothly with no hiccups. If something went wrong, we had no idea. Micheal was able to make our day so seamless and special. The entire staff at The Graduate Hotel will provide you and your guests with the best experience possible. All of our guests have nothing but amazing things to say. Every staff member was extremely attentive, helpful, and genuinely happy to be celebrating our day with us. We cannot recommend the Graduate Hotel more! Between the venue, staff, food, Elise, and Micheal, you will not be disappointed and in the best hands out there!

  • Thank You, Elise and Team!!

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    •Jessica R.•Mar 8

    We had our wedding at The Graduate Providence, and it was truly everything we dreamed of. From the start, Elise made us feel completely supported. Every question was answered quickly and every detail handled with care. She made the planning process feel easy. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. The venue itself is stunning – elegant, regal, historic, and full of city charm. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful everything looked. We’re so grateful to Elise and the entire team, including Mackenzie and Michael, for helping us create such the most special and unforgettable day of our life. They are true professionals. The best in the business, honestly! We HIGHLY recommend The Graduate. Thanks to Elise and her team for everything they did to make our day amazing!

  • Beautiful, easy, PERFECT!

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    •Katie C.•Feb 26

    When we first toured the Graduate we knew we wanted to get married there based on the beauty and aesthetics alone, not knowing everything else would be just as incredible! Elise is such a calming, professional presence. She is attentive, responsive, and handles everything with the utmost care. She was fantastic to work with. Not only was Elise a top tier professional, but the entire hotel staff was kind, welcoming, and accommodating all weekend – from the front desk representatives, to housekeeping, to lobby security. Haley was phenomenal onsite and took away all the step up and breakdown stress that we would’ve otherwise had to deal with. We have attended many hotel weddings where the food is subpar – not the case here! We felt (and heard from others!) that it was the best wedding food we’ve ever tasted. Cocktail hour appetizers were particularly amazing. The beauty of the hotel speaks for itself! It was the perfect setting for the moody, vintage, winter wedding we had always wanted. The bridal suite was gorgeous and spacious as well. As a professional event manager and someone who has interacted with several weddings, the Graduate Providence was so easy to work with. With a large volume of out of town guests, we loved having everything in one place. (The Blizzard of ‘26 took place the day after and our guests were relieved to have the cafe and restaurant as saving graces as well!) We couldn’t be happier with the Graduate Providence.

  • Wedding day dreams come true!

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    •Hope G.•Feb 19, 2026

    From the moment we stepped into The Graduate Providence for our venue tour, we were awestruck by the beauty of the space. The colors, the ambience, and the ornate decor were exactly the aesthetic we were envisioning for our wedding. We felt immediately certain that we had found our venue. The deal was further sealed when we met Elise, the venue coordinator. She is the embodiment of the type of professionalism, enthusiasm, and wisdom you hope for in a wedding venue coordinator. She patiently answered every question we had, responded to every email promptly, and made us feel extremely at ease about our big day with the level of attention and respect she paid to our ideas. She took the time to understand exactly what we had planned and executed it flawlessly. She truly was a decisive factor in our booking The Graduate Providence. The Graduate Providence itself is an absolutely extraordinary location. We had our ceremony on the Parkview Terrace, our cocktail hour on the Atrium Balcony, and our reception in the Capital Ballroom. We loved how convenient it was to have our wedding in one place (and how convenient it was for our vendors, many of whom had worked with the Graduate Providence before and were thrilled to do so again) and yet, every space within in felt so unique. We also loved being right in the heart of downtown Providence, with so many restaurants, shops, and iconic sights conveniently close by for our guests. On top of that, every staff member with whom we interacted—from the front desk to the waitstaff—could not have been more delightful. They were so friendly and polite throughout the entire process. We had a pretty significant number of out-of-town guests, and all of them reported that they absolutely loved their stay at The Graduate, many thanks to the attentiveness and care of the staff. We truly cannot speak highly enough or more fervently recommend The Graduate Providence for your wedding day. It honestly defined our entire wedding day in the best way. We are eternally grateful to Elise and the entire Graduate staff for all of the hard work, care, and enthusiasm they put into making our wedding day a dream come true.

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