River House at Odette’s

cellent, and all of the guest rooms were so nice.

nd the food. That being said, I do think there were a couple of mishaps from the River House team that should not happen with the price point of the venue. There were a couple of issues with the dining service. Only 7/8 hors devours served, allergies were not always considered (desptire manually entering each guests allergies), and management yelling at their staff in front of guests. The communication leading up to the wedding (contrary to some other reviews) was very good and I felt supported during the planning process by our coordinator. We had many emails back and forth about small details & a couple of phone calls. Most requests we discussed were executed well the day of, but others were not managed well or missed. I don't want to scare any couple who is getting married here; I simply want to warn couples that they have to be very on top of everything if they are going to select River House as their venue. I would highly recommend an additional day of coordinator if you don't (understandably) want to coordinate everything yourself.

ey cared that we had the best time and we felt very taken care of. The downsides that have been documented here (parking, etc) are real, but it was worth it for us because of how unquiet the venue was and how well it fit our vision

guests through the entire weekend. A venue is only as good as the team working there and the Odette’s team made our wedding unforgettable. Thank you to the everyone at Odette’s and we highly recommend them for your big day as well!

d everyone said our wedding cake was the best they have ever had. Our photos on site were so beautiful.

ith you to make sure everything is exactly how you want it to be! I am so happy we choose this venue and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a modern, upscale fabulous venue space with a talented team to help assist in making it your dream day!

perfect. The venue itself is breathtaking. It was the ideal backdrop for our special day. The food was also AMAZING. Our guests could not stop raving! Isabel was wonderful! From our initial inquiry to the big day, she was responsive, accommodating, and incredibly professional. She made sure every detail was executed flawlessly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. We can't thank River House at Odette’s enough for making our wedding day the most incredible day. We would absolutely recommend River House at Odette’s to any couple looking to create lifelong memories on their special day. Thank you for making our wedding a day we'll treasure forever!

eautiful venue, incredible staff, and the amazing food and service. We recieved so many comments about how delicious the food was!! We worked closely with Sara and Isabel, who were both AMAZING and constantly went above and beyond to help us. All of our vendors commented on how fantastic the coordinators ewre to work with. I'm definitely a type-A personality, and Sara and Isabel were truly on top of every single detail - from the first planning meeting to follow up calls and then seamless day-of execution. They really went above and beyond - meeting us as soon as we arrived on site and managing vendor tips, our rehersal dinner, brunch and day of breakfast. They even unpacked flip flops and made sure everything was in our suite at the end of the night! We can't recommend River House enough. We were blown away!

mlessly. Throughout the whole planning process, Sara had excellent communication and was extremely accommodating. It is now weeks later, and our family and friends have not stopped raving about the friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism of the entire River House staff, as well as how incredible the food was. Even though our day turned out to be quite rainy, it did not take away from the beauty and elegance of the venue in any way. The doors were still able to be open, and the view was of course stunning. It was a privilege to have had our wedding at this venue!

shower the planner also disregarded the fact that at my shower I only requested mimosas and Bellinis. The bartenders were not made aware and served all the guests I was concerned about other drinks, in excess. The guests I had attending drink in excess and many were too drunk to even drive home. AT 11 AM. Thank you for ruining my bridal shower, Odette’s. I’m glad my brother and his fiancé backed out of this venue when they also had horrible communication with their coordinator as the turnover in employees shows how poor this business is ran in the venue space. Love the food at Odette’s, but 10/10 would not recommend their coordinators. Katie is amazing and we loved her. Would’ve been perfect if the guidelines we set were followed but my shower was ruined due to the fact that communication was not clear amongst your staff but this is unacceptable.

he food, drink, and accommodations. The staff were fantastic, from our wedding coordinator Sara to the front desk and wait staff, everyone made our day feel special. We did everything onsite starting the morning of the wedding. The bridal party got ready in a suite, then we had an outdoor ceremony followed by the cocktail hour and reception indoors. Odette's coordinated with our vendors to ensure everything was seamless- we didn't have to worry about anything the day of! Most importantly, we had the best day and our guests loved the venue. We could not be happier with our experience, we highly recommend River House at Odette's!

absolute rockstar and we were so lucky to have had her running the show on our big day. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, the service and attention to detail were unmatched. They did everything we asked and more, helped us constantly throughout the weekend, and made us feel like such valued guests and we could not be more grateful! From the valet staff, to the event staff, to the front desk staff, all the waiters/bartenders, it was overall and holistically a great experience. We did everything from getting ready to the after party at the hotel and having everything right on site was extremely helpful. The knowledge of the staff and their ability to help us with quite literally anything we needed was just a great thing to have on a usual very stressful weekend. The quality of the rooms was great, the food overall was a HIT from the appetizer stations to the dessert, people were raving about it. We had about 150 total guests and it was a perfect amount for the space. It was worth every single penny to have our wedding here! We will definitely be back every single year for our anniversary!

so happy with our choice. It was definitely the perfect day, and was 100% worth the somewhat hefty price tag.

were in love with the hotel and rooftop bar. Our photographers couldn’t get enough of the building and vibe. Staff was incredible. Only suggestion would be to check and check again on all details beforehand but even if you forget, RH will get it straightened out and absolutely crush it and exceed your expectations.

y and knew that Kim had everything handled. We got rave reviews about the food as well. The people serving the dinner were also extremely fun and kind. A couple things to note: there are limited rooms at the property. If you plan to have people stay there, have them book immediately. We booked in bulk early on under one credit card and this caused a lot of confusion with the reservation people who are off site. The people at river house were extremely helpful though. I read a previous review about the carding at the bar and I heard back from my bridesmaids that they experienced the same treatment. It was only 1 of our 3 bartenders that was being a bit curt with people. The other two were lovely.

e significantly reduces the headache of coordinating various vendors. The one hitch we had was in the coordination: over the course of the year from the time we signed onto the venue to the actual wedding itself we witnessed high turnover in event coordinators onsite, which resulted in frustrating communications. At first this was fine, but the sudden transfer of coordination in the last few months was very anxiety-inducing. This is probably the only reason I would not give it 5 stars because of how much the failure to transfer information from one coordinator to another added a layer of additional stress it added to our experience. HOWEVER, I must say that our latest coordinator, Melanie L, did a FANTASTIC job on the day of and deserves a lot of credit for making the wedding itself seamless.

nd even better cocktails🍸 We booked RHAO in 2020 for our August 2022 wedding, and they were, not only accessible, but helpful the entire time, especially their coordinator Kim! She communicated the venue guidelines clearly, while accommodating nearly any request we had. Their base package includes so much already that putting together the other wedding details wasn't so daunting. And the Bridge and/or Bow Suite were PERFECT for getting ready, providing plenty of space for family, wedding party, and vendors. While River House hosts many events, WE always felt like the priority!

re a few things you need to know which we will mention towards the end. Our wedding day was flawless thanks to the incredible team of Kerry and Melanie. They really made sure everything we envisioned came alive. They even continued to check on us throughout the wedding to make sure we didn’t need anything. Our weather was perfect so we ended up having the reception outside even though we were planning to have it inside if it was going too be hot. We were able to make this call the day before which was nice flexibility. The cocktail hour was a highlight and we chose a whiskey sour as our signature drink. There was never a line for drinks at the bar since they were passing out our signature drink and wine as people entered cocktail hour. People raved about the slider bar. For the dinner we went with the filet and crab cake. The service was incredible and the food was even better. The food at weddings is never that great, but we had so many compliments. The steak was cooked perfectly. We couldn’t have been happier with the venue. There are some things you need to know if you select Riverhouse. The hotel can be a little pricey for family members and it can’t hold all your guests. We needed to rent a bus for our hotel guests staying offsite. We upgraded our complimentary room to the suite. This is a must for getting ready. Although the parking situation isn’t ideal for guest driving to the wedding the Riverhouse always had the sprinter vans waiting in the off site lot.

rsal, ceremony & reception flawless. The entire staff was fantastic! The scenery was beautiful and we were taken care off from the moment we arrive. The valet & bell hop were pleasant & helped us with all of the unloading (all the wedding things), the woman who checked us in was wonderful & extremely knowledgeable & the room we stayed in was gorgeous. We did not have to worry about anything. The team here is amazing and I highly recommend. Not to mention the ballroom is gorgeous & speaks for itself.

e incredible views of the Delaware, top tier accommodations, handcrafted cocktails, meticulous and fine dining, and delectable desserts we and our favorite people shared a night we’ll never forget. Their hospitality exceeded any expectations we could have possible had. Bravo and thank you.

eam, especially our coordinator, Kerry Runkel. Kerry took care of every single detail and was so on top of everything. It was such a relief to not have to worry about the day of details on top of the other stress. The atmosphere was absolutely gorgeous and made for some gorgeous photos! We cannot thank the River House staff enough for the wonderful wedding and experience.

the venue itself to the wonderful views of the river, we knew that this would be the perfect place to host our wedding celebration. The process to book the venue was detailed, yet straightforward. Our coordinator at the venue, Kerry, was very accommodating and was quick to ensure that all of our questions and concerns were answered. As you may know, the wedding planning process can be quite stressful at times, but with her guidance she was able to put our minds at ease and any requests we made were handled with great professionalism. The day of the wedding, everything fell into place and we could not be any happier with the experience The River House has provided for our special day. Guests would compliment how beautiful the venue was, along with the food and service. We would like to thank River House staff for their professionalism as well as Kerry for being so accommodating to our requests.

ly felt that River House had over sold their accommodations and services, were looking to nickel and dime us, and treated us as if they were doing us a favor by hosting our wedding. As soon as we were put into contact with our Coordinator, Vanessa, things began to unravel. From the parking, to the table options, to even the cake and speciality cocktail – nothing seemed to be as promised. From very early on, I felt as if every time I inquired about something, it was going to be a fight – which is not how any bride wants to feel about her wedding venue. And then, COVID hit which only made things worse. The communication was poor between River House and the couples. They were not yet open and experiencing delays in construction but kept ensuring the couples that everything would be fine by August. Every time we inquired about our options; we got a different answer. River House kept saying that things were “ever evolving." Unfortunately, they never seemed to evolve in a way that was beneficial for the bride and groom. It was an incredibly stressful waiting game with a hefty deposit on the line. We were finally able to reschedule our wedding 3 months out from our original date, and luckily found a mutually agreeable date with no change in price per person or guest minimum. However, probably in a ploy to make more money, they changed our guest block upping the 1 to 2 night minimum to a 2 to 3 night minimum. At almost $500 per night with no discount, not a single person stayed in our guest block. We were also disappointed with the size of the guest room that came with our package. It was far too small for a bridal party to get ready in, so we ended up upgrading our room which cost us even more money. I will say that the room we upgraded to was beautiful and perfect for the day, it just would have been nice to not have to pay extra for something that’s almost expected for a wedding venue. As RHAO opened and 2021 rolled in, we were met with some new challenges – namely disappointment in the ceremony space which was much smaller than anticipated and essentially in a parking garage. However, we were pleasantly surprised with the overall aesthetics of the venue, the new coordinator Kerry, and the flexibility from the chef/catering team to make some modifications to the menu. The day before and the day of the wedding were perfect. I met with Kerry and her intern Corrine before the rehearsal and they made me feel like finally, everything was in good hands. On the day of the wedding we decided to move the ceremony indoors since it was threatening rain and I am so glad we did. It was beautiful and more spacious than the outdoor space. When we saw the cocktail hour displays and how all of our accessories were arranged, I was pleasantly surprised again – it exceeded my expectations. Kerry was accommodating all night and helped keep everything on schedule. She truly turned my whole experience around and for her I am incredibly grateful! The wait staff was very helpful and attentive as well. Everyone loved the food and the beauty of the venue – months later, people are still talking about it. My husband and I will always have fond memories of our wedding day but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t clouded over by the negative interactions with RHAO leading up to it.

Lindsay when we first booked (before the venue was even built!), to working with Vanessa while planning, and coordinating with Kerry on the day of, everything went perfectly. Our guests are still talking about how amazing the venue, food, and most importantly the view was. Thank you RH team for being part of our special day and making it a day we will never forget!

edding planning team made all the difference. Amidst COVID, the weather, and all of the surprises that came with it, Kerry & Vanessa worked extremely hard to make it all possible. They held our hand through the whole process and were onsite the day of to coordinate everything. Highly recommend RH to anyone looking for the best wedding possible.

mily and friends. The staff at the River House could not have been more accommodating and welcoming our entire stay. The atmosphere, food and drinks were incredible! Our wedding coordinator, Kerry made our wedding day everything we could imagine. From the time we started working together, about 10 months prior, through brunch Sunday morning Kerry was there making sure everything ran smoothly. I cannot say enough good things about the River House. We cannot wait to return for anniversaries and special events in the years to come!

The Pros: The venue is so cool! You will impress all your guests. The decor is so fun, fresh and upscale. The food and service was exceptional. Our guests kept raving about how delicious the appetizers and entrees were! The raw bar at cocktail hour was a big hit as well as our specialty drink. We selected the filet mignon and salmon as our entrees and both were cooked perfectly. The cocktail hour and reception were open air and it was comfortable for our guests even on a 90 degree, humid summer day. This was important to us, particularly since COVID. Kerry, our venue coordinator, was so helpful and attentive. She was on top of everything and worked with my planner to make sure everything was just how we envisioned. Someone give her a raise! The Cons: The hotel requires a 2 night minimum stay on the weekends. This is likely not a problem for anyone in the wedding party, but you guests may not want to stay two nights. The shuttle buses for guests coming from other hotels and the bridal party (if getting married off-site), pick-up and drop-off in the parking lot to the left of the venue and requires a short walk to the entrance. It's located near the utilities, valet parking lot and trash. It was not really a problem for us since we had good weather, but it may be more of a problem in rain, snow, etc. Finally, the ballroom is not huge. We had about 145 guests and a 9 piece band, which left us with a large dance floor. I think it might get tight with 200 people and tables. However, it depends on what is important to you. We wanted a huge dance floor and that's what we had. Overall, I would absolutely recommend the River House. It's a beautiful venue. You will not be disappointed. We are so happy we hosted our wedding there. We are looking forward to going back to stay at the hotel sometime in the near future.

o friendly. I had no concerns going into the day and knew I could trust them. They were on top of everything! The whole property is beautiful and the food is amazing. The wait staff was professional and the bartenders were so friendly. We can't wait to come back and celebrate anniversaries!

was perfect. It poured 30 minutes before our outdoor ceremony, but you wouldn’t even know it. Everything was dried off and the show went on as planned. Food drink and service was incredible. Kerry set up all of our decorations beautifully and they accommodated to anything we wanted. Best possible wedding experience at the most stunning venue!

dates. The wedding happened yesterday and we could not have been happier. Every employee from the valet team, to the front desk, to the chef team to the coordinators could not have been more pleasant, more professional, or more helpful. We truly cannot thank you enough for all that was done to make the day perfect. Everyone loved the venue, loved the food. Even the wedding cake (and those can be tricky) was beautiful AND delicious. We set the bar high, but all our expectations were met or exceeded. Thank you!

questions that we had throughout. When we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID they couldn't have made it any easier for us to do so. I had zero concerns leading up to the day of our wedding because they made us feel THAT comfortable with their capability to execute the wedding of our dreams. The day of was nothing short of perfect with incredible attention to detail. Our guests all gushed about how fantastic the food was as well as the level of customer service they received. Our head server Dominque was AMAZING, so attentive to our needs throughout the night and so sweet. The only very minor downsides were the parking situation (shuttle needed for non hotel guests) and cost of hotel rooms deterred some guests from staying, but its well worth it. Photos don't do justice to how stunning the venue is! The aesthetic and setting is idyllic. They have absolutely thought of everything to make sure you feel special on your wedding day! We (and our guests and families) had a fabulous experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking in or around the area.. there is nothing like it. We can't wait to return for years to come to celebrate anniversaries.

feel that keep everyone safe during covid was a game changer). Everything else just fell into place after that. People are still raving about the food. It was even better than what we had at the tasting too which was a great plus. We worked with Vanessa throughout the planning process and she had answers for all of my questions along the way. I had quite a few "accessories" that she placed in perfect order around the venue on the big day. Once I got everything to her the day before and provided info on what each item was for, I didn't have to worry about a thing after that. (Favors, placecards, items for the tables, memorial table, guest book, bar signs, etc.) They worked well with our other vendors and the day went so well. The entire staff was really just super friendly and kind throughout the whole weekend. The ceremony space is small and just off to the side of their driveway. It didn't seem ideal but we loved the venue so we went for it anyway. They did a great job of blocking off the driveway and hanging curtains to make it look nice. There is a main road right there which wasn't a big problem, though a motorcycle did go by and was pretty loud. You can't beat the view once you're in the space either. (Look out for road signs that they may be able to cover up so they don't stand out in your pictures!) The parking situation isn't perfect, but we were lucky to have a small enough group to make it work.  The rooms are really cool and impressive when you first walk in. I do think they're on the high end of the price spectrum and there was no discount available for our room block at the time. The hotel was accommodating to our needs with some immediate family but not many guests stayed there otherwise. I cannot reiterate enough though, the day was a DREAM! I'm not a complainer but I do have high standards and I can't think of any reason you shouldn't go check this place out. I'm certain we'll be back to celebrate some anniversaries in the future! Thank you to the entire River House team for making everything go so well for our big day and beyond!

and waitstaff was so appreciated. The cocktail hour and ballroom set-up, food, and hotel room were all perfect. All of our guests were in awe of the venue's beauty and service!

aspect of the reception was executed flawlessly, down to the lamb chop appetizers. Service was perfection. We had come for a few weekends prior and then of course stayed there for the wedding weekend and we felt like the entire hotel was taking care of us including room service in the gorgeous suites. I can't thank them all, every one of them, enough for a perfect event on one of the most important days of my life.

wedding! The staff was so friendly and hospitable! It felt like 7 STAR Elegance meets comfort of home! I mean it was so beautiful and the food was exceptional ! Vanessa and Lindsay were great and our guests felt like any need they had was met asap! I found the staff at front desk to the bellmen to the valet were so friendly and helpful! We loved every moment of being there and CANNOT wait to go back! So well worth the investment! For your daughter or sons wedding you might as well have your wedding somewhere you know will be memorable! I still can’t believe how magical it was and the staff remained cool calm and exceptional the entire time! I can’t fully explain it ! You just have to go check it out for yourself!

ce, the incredible food, the sweet and friendly staff, and how accommodating and understanding they were when we let them know that we wanted to still keep our wedding date during COVID, but wanted it to be smaller to keep our guests safe. Vanessa and Lindsay were organized, personable, and made an effort to speak to any family member that I asked to help. They made the process EASY in the middle of a pandemic. Our wedding went perfectly in every way possible. We stayed an extra night after the wedding and it was so nice to invite family to have brunch with us and to be able to hang out with our loved ones who stayed over. I would highly recommend the River House to anyone wedding planning!

have been more different. We also had to make some changes due to COVID. However, the River House staff (specifically Vanessa) could not have been more kind or accommodating. They helped us to come up with a plan that caused as little disruption as possible. Our wedding day was beautiful. The food was fantastic! All of the River House staff worked hard to ensure our day was memorable and our guests enjoyed themselves. Our guests were impressed with not only the food and the atmosphere, but also how they were treated by the staff. Everyone was treated as important guests, not just me and my husband. I would highly recommend River House at Odette’s!

nished, but I can assure you it will be stunning when it's complete. I recommend Lindsay all the way and cannot wait to visit!