River Edge Bed and Breakfast & Gathering Place

We loved our wedding at River Edge B&B! The venue is stunning and Bill and Brenda are so sweet and helpful. The Pavilion was beautiful, especially after dark with the string lights on, and we had so much fun on the sunset photo shoot. We even got a glimpse of some of the wildlife! Highly recommend if you're looking for a romantic outdoor wedding.

River Edge Bed and Breakfast is a fairytale wedding venue! We were going for a whimsical vibe, and this venue delivered just that, with almost no effort on our part! The ceremony spaces and reception pavilion are so beautiful, we hardly needed any extra decorations, and all our guests could talk about was how beautiful it was. Bill and Brenda were wonderful to work with, very communicative and kind, and we had so much fun with Bill on the sunset photo ride! We had a couple issues, but Bill and Brenda were so accommodating and helpful. 10/10 would recommend!

River Edge is a dream!! We cannot say enough excellent things about this venue and the owners Bill and Brenda. From the moment we inquired about and booked the venue in July 2023 until the wedding day in June 2024, Bill and Brenda communicated efficiently and very well. They have very clearly written rules in the contract you sign upon booking and they stick to them. There is not a lot of flexibility with these, but with the sanctity and beauty of the venue, it’s understandable, but also good to read through the entire contract up front so you know exactly what to expect! Bill and Brenda are amazing people to work with. Our guests and master and mistress of wedding and our families had nothing but great things to say about them the day of. They are super easy to work with, remain on property to help wherever is needed, and the cherry on the top of the day was Bill bringing my husband and I as well as our photographers out on their property for sunset photos. It was absolutely beautiful and everything we could’ve asked for and more. The day was beautiful, the venue was stunning, Bill and Brenda were amazing. Could not recommend this place more!

This venue is absolutely stunning with views overlooking the river. Bill and Brenda are incredibly friendly. They allowed my client and I to return years after their wedding to take their maternity photos. Would absolutely recommend!

Our experience at River Edge more than met our expectations. The setting on the Flat River was stunning, and seeing the nostalgic structures and sun setting on the scenic backdrop created an environment which cannot be found elsewhere. Bill and Brenda were always accessible when we had any questions or concerns, very helpful during setup time, parking assistance and kept the pavilion and property well maintained throughout the event. We recommend this venue to couples seeking a naturally diverse and beauty filled environment for their guests, and place a high value on the photos that can be realized there.

River edge bed and breakfast is a wonderful place to host a wedding. Bill and Brenda do a great job providing excellent service and make everyone feel comfortable and for an enjoyable memorable experience. The private property speaks for itself as it is a unique one of a kind beautiful and peaceful place that offers a wide variety of sceneries for exceptional photos.

River Edge was perfect for our needs. We looked at several venues but could not find any in West Michigan like this one. We love nature and scenic beauty, and this venue has it all. The house is charming and nostalgic. The view from the pavilion is breathtaking. Bill, Brenda and staff were so nice to work with and were always available to help answer all of our questions during setup. They did a great job maintaining the pavilion and grounds throughout the event, and we had only positive feedback from our guests. They all had a wonderful time. We appreciated that Bill took the time to transport us to the most popular areas for our sunset field photos. We did not want to be away from our guests for long, and knowing this, Bill offered to take us to the most popular spots first. As a result, we were able to photograph more field locations than we thought we might have had time for. Every aspect of our day was perfect, and we are so happy to have been able to experience it at River Edge. Thank you for sharing your beautiful space with us and our guests!

This is an absolutely stunning wedding venue, which is the reason my husband and I fell in love with it. We had a beautiful wedding and we are grateful for the amazing moments we had, and the friends and family we celebrated with. That all being said, please save your money and do not use this venue. The owners will claim their faith to you at every opportunity they get, but then will attack your character the moment you provide any negative feedback to the venue or how it’s operated. Their rules are extreme, and they hover over the entire event. I felt like I was walking on eggshells with them from the moment I signed the contract, until the wedding was over. I received negative feedback from many of my other vendors, and well as guests about the owners, which is simply embarrassing. Just please do your research on them, read reviews, and pay specific attention to the way Bill (the owner) responds to negative feedback.

We would highly Recommend Bill and Brenda’s place! The location is stunning and they have a few different ceremony locations to accommodate everyone. On top of that the reception area is close by and they have lights and a few decorations already hung! Communication was good throughout our entire experience and the day of they were onsite ready to help in anyway they could. Another thing we loved was the tour Bill took us on so that we could get the best locations on the property for photos. Lovely couple and venue. Thank you, Bill and Brenda!!

Our wedding was absolutely beautiful! Bill and Brenda were very professional. They had EXTREAMLY thorough rules that we of course upheld. They were very kind throughout the entire process. I wouldn't have wanted any other venue. With that being said there were multiple moments during the planning process where I felt their rules didn't allow me to have everything I wanted. They do have a very small amount of things that fit inside of their contract. We found ways to work through it and find alternatives but this may not be something everyone is willing to do.

Absolutely wonderful people to worth with. They have clear communication from the beginning and are readily available for any questions or concerns. Our wedding day wouldn’t have been such a success if not for them!

We got married at River Edge Bed and Breakfast almost exactly a year ago today and it was absolutely the perfect day! The venue is so stunning and everyone loved it. Bill and Brenda were wonderful to work with! They are kind, communicative, and clearly take so much pride in their beautiful venue. Bill took us out through the property for sunset pictures that are some of our favorites from the whole day. We would recommend this gorgeous venue to anyone!

This venue is absolutely stunning. We were searching for an outdoor venue that is not a barn or country club and River’s Edge was a great fit for us. On the banks of the Flat River, it offers 3 different ceremony sites to choose from with gorgeous scenic backdrops. The reception pavilion is decorated with lights in the rafters and behind the head table. It can be heated for cooler fall evenings, like our October wedding. The bridal suite is quite small, however my bridal party got hair and makeup done off site and didn’t utilize that space except to get dressed and store our belongings. They only allow one bar service and enforce the no outside alcohol rule (even if getting ready in the bridal suite and gifts) but it did not affect our day. The owners, Bill and Brenda, are great to work with. They have quick communication and have multiple add ons to make your day individualized. One of the add ons is having them move the chairs from the ceremony site to the reception. However, after much debate, my husband and I agreed to opt out of this option and had our guests carry their own chairs and it was no big deal. Also, there was only 2 stalls for the bathroom. Our only regret was not adding on additional options for our guests to use. After my husband and I finished, while the guests were still eating, Bill snuck us out for sunset pictures–they turned out beautiful. Overall, our day was perfect and I 10/10 recommend this venue.

River Edge Bed and Breakfast was such a beautiful place to get married! We had so many compliments on the venue!! Bill and Brenda were super helpful with answering questions and the day of! We really couldn’t have picked a better venue for our day!!!

We had our wedding here on August 5th 2022. It is an absolutely beautiful venue with lots of nature and different places to take photos. The pavilion needed very little decor and I can’t believe how beautiful it looked on the day. Bill and Brenda were very responsive and easy to work with through the process. This venue has some rules that ensure it stays pristine. Make sure that you read the contract to confirm that it’s right for you. Bill took us on a magical wagon ride into the wildflower field for sunset photos which are absolutely stunning. We had a wonderful experience and I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking for an outdoor venue.

My husband Jeremy and I got married this summer on June 18th, 2021 and we absolutely loved having our wedding at River Edge. We both loved how beautiful the property was and how great we were treated! The owners Bill and Brenda did an amazing job at making us feel welcomed and did above and beyond in making our day extra special! During our photography portion, Bill did an excellent job showing us the best spots for pictures and really made us feel special on our day! We got amazing pictures and will cherish every moment we had on our special day. I would recommend River Edge again and again! It was a dream come true. We also got to stay over at the Bed and Breakfast the following morning and were blown away at the detail the Schreur's put into their hospitality and care. Thank you so much to you both and I pray blessings over you, your family, and your amazing business!

I got married at River Edge on 10/16/2021 and it was amazing. The venue is so beautiful next to the river in Lowell, MI and the owners Bill and Brenda make the experience that much better! The day of my wedding was effortless all thanks to Bill and Brenda. They went above and beyond to being available to answer any questions to providing a heater last minute in the changing room for the cold weather. I could not ask for a better venue to have my wedding at.

My husband and I were married on 9/18/21 at this BEAUTIFUL site! This was the first venue site that we looked at and we both instantly fell in love and booked it that day. Bill and Brenda were wonderful to work with and answered any questions that we had leading up to our wedding day. They were available the entire wedding day and helped to make sure that it ran smoothly. We chose to stay the night at the bed and breakfast that is on the property and our stay was perfect! The entire property is beautiful and I can't recommend it enough.

My husband and I just got married at Bill and Brenda's venue and it was absolutely perfect! Their venue was the first we visited and we instantly fell in love. The property is gorgeous, and it is clear how much time and attention they give to it. The weather was perfect, so Bill was also able to take us, our photographers, and our videographer out into the field of wildflowers where we were able to capture the most beautiful moments! They were both also very responsive to all of our questions in the weeks leading up to the wedding, and their attention to detail helped make sure our wedding went so smoothly! It could not have been more perfect, and their Bed & Breakfast they have available for the couple the night of was perfect for my husband and I. We loved not having to travel anywhere after such an exhausting (yet perfect!) day. Thank you Bill and Brenda so so much for helping make our day so special!

Most beautiful venue! My fiancé and I love the outdoors but didn’t quite want that typical rustic barn wedding. We toured a barn and new right a way it wasn’t “us”. We went to River Edge and we’re immediately blown away by the property! There are just acres upon acres of beautiful wildflowers that serve as a gorgeous back drop for your special ceremony! Also, the weather was so good that Bill took us out on a wagon ride with our photographer and videographer and got the most gorgeous shots! Well we got two back so far, but we can’t wait to see the rest! You can tell that this venue is 100% Bill and Brenda’s pride and joy by the way they take care of it. They are all about preserving the natural beauty of the grounds and it truly shows. The pavilion itself is gorgeous, simple, clean, and very classy. It is stringed up with white tulle and fairy lights for a very elegant look! There is also a sweet backdrop already set up for behind the head table! It has string lights and tulle curtains once again. They include all of the tables and chairs also! (Just beware, you will not be able to set up your venue the night before…. This must be done at 11am only, the morning of the wedding) All in all, this place is a 10/10 If you get a chance to tour it, do it! Then book it ASAP! You won’t be disappointed! With love, -Jessica and Griffin Tomasik

Our experience was great across the board. The venue is beautiful, the location was very convenient, and we loved being next to the river. We really liked the level of decor, it was simple yet all very tasteful. It was also very helpful that you had relationships with the DJ and caterer, everything was seamless! We really can't think of anything we would have changed, so please accept our gratitude and keep up the great work!

My husband and I just got married at River Edge in May and Bill and Brenda were so great to work with. From our very first meeting and tour of the property we were captivated by all the natural beauty that surrounded us as well as the obvious love and care the owners have for their space. Any and all questions I had regarding the space for the big day were answered very promptly. The list of suggested vendors that is listed on River Edge's website was also very useful for booking our caterer (Adeline Leigh catering) and wedding photographer (Alyssa DenHartigh Photography). Not only were Bill and Brenda very helpful in the preparation leading up to our wedding day, but they also were very present and helpful during the rehearsal and ceremony/reception. We cannot thank them enough for helping to make our wedding day a stress free and beautiful celebration that we will never forget!

We had our wedding there last weekend and it was perfect! We got so many compliments on the venue and our guests loved walking around the property. Bill and Brenda were great to work with throughout the whole process. They gave us a couple vendor recommendations and we were very pleased with both! An overall great venue and great people to work with. Thank you for making our day special! - Ben & Mara

options for an indoor/outdoor ceremony incase of weather changes. We used their white arches overlooking the river for our ceremony spot and it was gorgeous. The owners (Bill and Brenda) were very kind and accommodating in answer emails quickly, allowing us to visit the venue numerous times to get a feel for the layout and were very helpful and patient in helping us plan our wedding during COVID including find new dates. Our special day was amazing, our guests had a wonderful time and we are so happy that we chose this venue. Thank you so much Bill and Brenda!

Our wedding day was absolute perfect thanks to River Edge and Bill and Brenda. Bill and Brenda were always so quick to answer any questions I had throughout the entire planning process (which turned into a lot more questions thanks to being a covid bride). They were completely understanding and made sure everything was set for our big day. The venue itself is GORGEOUS and is a photographers dream. It’s also a huge plus that you get the entire property for the day, so you can have a very private event while still having a beautiful and spacious venue. I’ve heard nothing but compliments from our guests about our venue and how much everyone loved it. The few pictures we have are breath taking and we cannot wait to see the rest of them! I seriously can not recommend this venue or Bill and Brenda enough, they were fantastic!!

I was a Covid bride, and Bill and Brenda were wonderful to work with. They were very flexible and understanding. Their venue is definitely worth checking into.

Bill and Brenda were so wonderful from start to finish. They were very communicative and I could tell that they genuinely invested in our having a perfect wedding day. The property is so breathtaking and the pavilion has so much built-in ambiance that minimal decorating was needed. They helped us with things we didn't even know we needed. They are so affordable, and it was so worth it.

Bill and Brenda were absolutely lovely to work with, and their venue is spectacularly beautiful! We used their wooden arch/overlook setting as our ceremony spot, and it was so pretty. Bill and Brenda always responded to our emails quickly, answered all of our questions very patiently, and were just so kind to us and our guests. We had to delay our ceremony due to COVID, and they went the extra mile for us and the other couples so that we could have a new date that worked for us. They were even willing to work outside of their usual hours to accommodate our request for a brunch wedding! We couldn't have been happier with how our wedding turned out, and the River Edge Bed and Breakfast was the perfect venue for us. Thanks, Bill and Brenda!

The venue was beautiful, and Bill & Brenda were very responsive but were HORRIBLE to work with the day of the wedding. They came to me (the bride) with multiple issues the day of and they hovered around us and inspected everything we were doing while we were setting up and getting ready and made a very stressful day even more stressful. Brenda wore a long white sweater all day (my bridesmaid mistook her for me at one point) and Bill attended the wedding in his work clothes. Then they sat at one of our reception tables and ate our food without our permission. There was “miscommunication” about what candles we could use so we had to have our DJ go buy plates to go under them so we could use them. Bill berated my mother in law about who she was and what she was doing when she tried going back to the pavilion after she got ready (even though she’d been there all day). I made up gift baskets for my girls with wine in them and Brenda made my bridesmaid take the wine back to the car (even though her hands were full and it was about 50 degrees out and windy) even though we promised we weren’t going to drink it, it was strictly a gift. My bridesmaid was so frustrated and angry that she was almost in tears. Our ceremony started late because the parking attendant was directing people to the pavilion because it was cold instead of the ceremony site. On a positive note, Bill was kind enough to take my husband and I along with our photographer out on the property on his quad with a trailer to get some beautiful pictures. However, he belittled her on several occasions by making comments about how he could do her job and her job was so easy. Finally, when we first met with Bill and Brenda, they told us that they would only charge us for the number of seats that were used and we would get a refund for any guests that didn’t attend but the contract was just vague enough that it could be interpreted either way and of course, they didn’t honor the conversation we had. It’s a beautiful venue and location but with all of the issues we had with them the day of and after the wedding, we would highly recommend that you find a different place for your wedding.

Bill and Brenda were great to work with! They always responded in a timely matter with emails, and were able to answer all the questions we had. They were accommodating for us to come out with our coordinator and look at the venue a month before the wedding. They were so easy to work with. And their property is absolutely beautiful and the perfect place for an outdoor wedding. If you are looking for a beautiful outdoor venue and owners who are easy to work with and very passionate with their business, then River Edge Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place for your wedding!

A beautiful venue with amazing owners who constantly work with you to help make it as easy and stress free as possible. The owners Bill and Brenda, are some of nicest and sweetest people we have ever met! They communicate well with the expectations and costs for their particular site. The cost is amazing for the incredible venue with three different options to be married at and furthermore all the available spots for pictures! We couldn't have asked or wanted a better place to tie the knot!

River Edge was the perfect location for our June wedding! When looking for locations, we wanted somewhere unique and somewhere with a beautiful property. We struggled with other locations because of our large number of guests. When we visited River Edge, Bill have us a thorough tour and answered all our questions. The property was beautiful even in the colder season and we knew it was what we wanted for our reception venue. The pavilion was beautifully decorated and the property was perfect for pictures. Bill & Brenda answered all my questions during wedding planning and were consistent in their policies. We were so thankful that we could share our beautiful day with our friends and family on the stunning property of River Edge bed & breakfast.

River Edge is breathtakingly beautiful! The sun came out and everything was magical! We could not have picked a better location for photos or for our reception! Brenda and Bill are so nice and easy to work with! We are so grateful for everything!

When looking for a venue, River Edge B&B popped up in my search and I could tell from the pictures that it was a beautiful place. Bill and Brenda responded to emails very quickly and were gracious to let us come see the venue several times. There was so much already at the venue that made it beautiful and less that we had to do such as the lights strung up in the reception area. Our day was very special thanks to this place!

This was an amazing place. The owners are kind and wonderful. They do have a lot of little rules but I believe that that is what keeps this place so beautiful. The land is breathtaking ! From a flowing river to scenic forest and rolling grass hills, it really hits all the boxes for an outdoor setting.

LOVE THIS PLACE! Bill & Brenda were so accommodating and helped us create our perfect day. We didn't have to do much though because this property is absolutely stunning as it is. Even our rainy wedding day was stunning! The reception pavilion was conveniently located right by the ceremony site and it just had the perfect small, intimate, homey feel that we were looking for. Logistically - Bill & Brenda responded to emails promptly and answered all of our many questions with detail. If you're looking for a whimsical outdoor wedding venue, this is it, no doubt!

I recently was married at the venue and had the most wonderful experience. The location was beautiful - I received so many compliments! We overlooked the golden switch grass for our ceremony and you could see the river flowing in the background. The staff (specifically Bill) helped direct our traffic into the parking area while Brenda was helpful in helping me set up and make my vision come to life. They were kind, patient, and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this venue and plan on coming back for honeymoon stays in the bed and breakfast!

Beautiful outdoor venue and great location for pictures.

I was asked to leave a review a while back, so please excuse me as my memory is a bit dated. Overall, I would give this a 3.5 stars (not an option when giving a rating). Overall experience: Overall I felt that my personal experience as a bride came second to maintaining their property. I found out half way through dinner that Brenda had taken it upon herself to follow my mother in to the bed and breakfast, step in front of her before entering, and had the nerve to say "I'm just making sure you're going to take your shoes off." Now, I did read and understand the contract. I did also talk to each of my party members beforehand as well about the no-shoes policy among other things. However, I can't follow around every party member throughout the day to make sure they're following the rules. I do understand that members of my party at times were running into the house and may or may not have been taking their shoes off. I wish I would have just been billed for any instances/damages caused instead of having staff personally confronting my bridal party about this. As soon as I found out that my mom had been personally singled-out, it pretty much ruined my mood for the night. Obviously as a bride, I want my bridal party to feel at-ease and have just as much as a good time that I am. I can't however say that I was comfortable with how my mom was treated. Like I said, just bill me de-facto if damages were caused by my party; just bite your tongue on the most important day of my life and confront me the day after. Communication: Bill is very responsive to emails. All of my questions were answered the same day. Venue: The site is beautiful, which is obvious. However, the layout is difficult for handicapped visitors. Also, I wish there would have been at the very least a handicapped bathroom. It was difficult for our family member in a wheelchair to use the restroom. I understood that I could have rented porta-potties, however, being a bride on a budget I simply couldn't afford that. The temperature in the tent does get a bit chilly, but nothing that is insufferable. I did rent their heater, however, when it was plugged in our DJ said that it was interfering with his speakers, so we had to unplug it. Thankfully we didn't end up needing to use it, but if we did, the DJ wouldn't have been able to fully perform what I paid him to do. Money down the drain.

Everything about this venue is perfect. There are multiple ceremony areas to choose from, and they are each individual and unique. The pavilion is very conveniently located, so your guests have only a small walk from ceremony to reception. The staff is friendly and willing to help when you need it. The house is beautiful as well, and the dressing building is cozy. We ended up having 94 degree weather on our September wedding day, but us and our guests hardly noticed or cared because we were having such an enjoyable time. Our wedding day would have been perfect no matter what venue we chose, but having the privilege to invite our guests out to River Edge made it even more special.

This review is long overdo! My wife Shelly and I got married at the River Edge B&B on June 2nd, 2017 and were thrilled with the magical day we had at the B&B. The natural beauty of the river backdrop, the twinkle lights hanging from the reception pavilion's ceiling, to the wonderful stay in the B&B after the wedding, it all was amazing. Bill and Brenda did such an amazing job of helping us, from working with our pastor for the rehearsal, to helping unload donuts and cakes from our caterer when they arrived last minute. Bill and Brenda have a true passion for making your day special, and go out of there way to make sure it is. We would recommend River Edge B&B to anyone. You will love your special day there. - Erik and Shelly S.

This is seriously the most beautiful property you can imagine for your wedding day. Not to mention, Brenda and Bill are really great to work with. They were very quick at responding to emails/phone calls in the time leading up to the wedding. We received so many compliments about the venue we chose. Our pictures could not have turned out any more beautiful and it is most certainly because of the venue. There are so many different spots to have photos done and the views provide for some very beautiful backdrops. Everything ran so smoothly and we could not have asked for a better wedding day. The bed & breakfast was really nice too. Very clean house and there was even two big fruit bowls for us and various food/drinks in the fridge to help ourselves too. Additionally, there was even a homemade treat left there for us that was delicious! Would highly recommend RiverEdge Bed & Breakfast for your wedding venue, you won't regret it!

The most beautiful wedding venue! From my first visit I fell in love. Definitely a great choice if wanting an outdoor ceremony! The pavilion is lovely as well, great plan B for weather, and also beautiful reception spot! The pavilion is very open so good breeze coming through on hot summer evenings. I would give a 5 star however my only wish would be that the reception party could last until 11pm as opposed to 10pm. It was nice to end early due to the long day, but the party was so much fun I did not want it to stop!

River Edge Bed and Breakfast was an absolutely gorgeous place for a wedding. If you are looking for something rustic, something vintage, something elegant and something with an incredible view- River Edge is your place. The white, bright, open pavilion makes a perfect canvas for decorating according to your Pinterest dreams, but the venue certainly does not need an over-abundance of decor- it is gorgeous as is. The ceremony site overlooking a field with the river running through it and the tree line standing beyond it. . . simply breathtaking. The price is great for the package you recieve as well as the guest service and care. My now husband and I agree that River Edge was perfect for our wedding and we encourage others to look into it to make their dream day a perfect day.

​We used River Edge Bed & Breakfast & Gathering Place for our wedding and reception. The scenery and pavilion are absolutely beautiful and we got complements from many family and friends about the amazing venue. However, this is just part of the reason I would recommend River Edge Bed & Breakfast & Gathering Place to anyone who is looking for a great venue. An equally important reason is the people who run it, Bill and Brenda Schruer. They are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Our special day was a huge success, and much of that can be attributed to the help of Bill and Brenda and their beautiful venue. I would HIGHLY recommend River Edge Bed & Breakfast & Gathering Place to anyone.​

I had less than three months to plan a wedding. My then fiancé was out of town every week for that duration, only able to come home for part of the weekend, due to his job. I was endeavouring to maintain a tumultuous balance between work and wedlock details when I was referred to Bill and Brenda Schreur from River Edge Bed & Breakfast & Gathering Place. They were extremely flexible, and willing to adjust their already vast and superior services to accommodate my exact needs. The Bed & Breakfast was available for use and provided a private place to prepare, to take a breather, (plus some funny bridesmade videos), and relax before the ceremony. Their on-site pavilion offered effortless class and elegance, all the while remaining functional and efficient. The property was simply resplendent, unmatched beauty on the Flat River that abounded with picture-perfect possibilities for either ceremony or reception, (in my case, both). If you're looking for a venue, cozy, charming, comfortable, captivating, or chic, look no further. Cheap it may not be, but Bill and Brenda don't dole out deficient or dissatisfactory services; they know how to deliver. They supplied unrivaled support, cooperation, and availability, all with a friendly and attentive attitude. Definitely the best in the business.

We just had our wedding in September at River's Edge B&B. It was so nice to find a place that was open to any and all ideas we had and worked with us throughout the entire process to make sure our day was everything we could have asked for! A lot of sites we looked at told us what they had to offer and that was what we could do. We wanted to make sure our wedding was us and not just a cookie cutter that the site offered and Bill and Brenda did that for us! The site has multiple locations for the ceremony and the pavilion is absolutely beautiful!!! We had some rain the day of our wedding and Bill and Brenda had the sides down on the pavilion and everyone stayed perfectly dry. The fans inside the pavilion kept the air moving so it didn't get stuffy or too hot. Everything about the site and location has been so well thought out, there is not a single thing we would have changed!!! We had a large wedding and everything went off without a hitch, even with the rain! Bill and Brenda are great to work with and will do everything in their power to make your day everything you dreamed of and more, they definitely did for us! I would and do highly recommend this site to any and all brides, I promise, just go look and you will fall in love like my husband and I did! We can't wait to go back to the B&B for our anniversaries in the years to come.

My husband and I spent a lot of time looking at outdoor wedding venues in the area. We initially considered county parks but ruled them out because of the lack of privacy. We also looked at barn venues. Even though we had what I consider an average-size wedding, none of them were big enough to fit our entire party. Dividing our party into two separate groups was not acceptable to us. I've also heard they can be hot and stuffy inside--not ideal for our planned summer wedding. A coworker told me about River Edge B&B and Gathering Place. We were stunned by the scenic beauty of the property. The river and scenic backdrop was like nothing else we had seen. The new pavilion is beautiful and had more than enough space for all our guests, buffet, DJ, and dance floor. The roll up/down sides have attractive cathedral windows, allowing us to adjust the pavilion quickly and easily depending on the weather--making for a worry-free wedding day. It was hard to choose from the three different ceremony sites on the property. All are beautiful yet unique to each other. The restored 1880s B&B farmhouse feels like a step back in time--so charming and cozy with a great view of the river--really cool! Their big, old red barn, silo, outbuilding, and (antique) tractor wagon ride appealed to us for neat photos. Unfortunately our first two choices for a date were already booked, but we were really glad we could make another date work for us that was still available. Bill and Brenda and their staff were great to work with and very helpful. Our guests loved River Edge and still rave about it. Our photographer had a field day there with so many beautiful and intriguing spots to take our photos. River Edge has so much variety! It was perfect for us, and we highly recommend River Edge to anyone looking for a unique outdoor wedding venue.

Bill and Brenda are so wonderful and helpful! You can really see the love in the WHOLE property. I love that there were 3 different places to have a ceremony. Could not have chosen a better spot.

My husband and I had the extreme honor of being the first wedding ever at River Edge B&B and Gathering Place. When we were looking into using it as our venue, I was honestly a little worried about being the first, but I'm so glad I got past those, because we really could not have had a better day, and we owe much of that to Bill and Brenda, the owners of River Edge, and their amazing property. To start, the property itself is amazing. Beautiful, natural, and outfitted with a charming B&B and a pavilion that is both convenient and classy. The weather on our wedding day cooperated wonderfully, and it rained only after the reception started. We were all safely housed in the pavilion by that point, and it was so much better than any rented tent could ever have been, with its cement floor and sturdy roof. Even after the rain, and even though we were in the peak of bug season, we did not have much of a mosquito problem. They were not even too bad down by the river. Bill and Brenda do not spray their property for bugs for ecological reasons, and we did not experience any adverse effects from that. My bridesmaids and I used the B&B to get ready, and we had a great time and were very comfortable. It's a small building, and I had seven bridesmaids as well as two photographers, but it did not get uncomfortable. My husband and his groomsmen were in the much smaller whirlpool building, and had no complaints. It did get hot that day, but we managed to share the B&B before the ceremony so that we could cool off. What really made River Edge wonderful, though, was its owners, Bill and Brenda Schreur. My husband and I live in Pittsburgh, far away from Lowell, and they bent over backwards to accommodate our long-distance needs, including meeting with proxies to tour the property and communicating mostly by phone and email. The week before the wedding, they worked as hard as I did to make sure everything was ready and that every contingency was planned for. On the day, when plans had to change on the spot (due primarily to the constantly changing weather) the transitions were seamless and I never noticed if anything went wrong. They worked very hard, not only to make our day as special as possible, but also as stress-free as possible. Both Bill and Brenda were such wonderful people and so accommodating to all of our vendors, (many of whom were family or friends). If you don't believe me that River Edge is the best outdoor venue in the greater Grand Rapids area, let me just say this: when I told people that ours was the first wedding hosted at River Edge, I got a lot of stunned faces and unbelieving, "You've got to be kidding!"s. I even got an email from a friend the day after the wedding telling me that ours was "one of the most beautiful weddings [she's] ever had the honor to attend. Everything was awesome and [she] can't stop telling people about how well the B&B did (especially for their first wedding)!" For all the value--beauty, convenience, great service, etc.--that we got from using River Edge for our venue, I can't believe how well it worked with our budget, which was rather tight. We can't thank Bill and Brenda enough, and we'd recommend their services to anyone.

My now husband and I had the extreme pleasure of staying at River Edge Bed and Breakfast & Gathering Place on our wedding night. In so many different ways the owners, Bill and Brenda, went beyond the expected to make our stay special. While planning our wedding in Lowell, I stumbled on the website for the bed and breakfast. The pictures of the property were so beautiful; I immediately called to see if they had any availability. We ended up be being there first customers, and couldn’t have been more happy. The day before the wedding I stopped by the bed and breakfast. Bill and Brenda were busily working on getting the place ready, but stopped and gave me a tour of the property. The place was breathtaking. The house had all the charm of a farmhouse with the conveniences of modernism. The property is situated next to the river where they have built an overlook where the old dam was situated. We hadn’t originally planned on having pictures taken there but upon seeing the place decided that we would return after the wedding for pictures. Bill had mentioned that they were planning on using the location for weddings. If the property had been open and available at the time we were scouting locations we would have chosen the bed and breakfast. The property is close enough to town that it’s easy to get to but the expanse of the property allows for privacy. We have beautiful pictures getting ready with the backdrop of the farmhouse, as well as with my husband and I in the open fields and by the river. Bill and Brenda went out of their way to make our stay perfect, including kayak rides down the river and gourmet breakfast. Based on our experience, I know that they would far exceed any bride and grooms hopes.