River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center

Picturesque Mississippi River Valley Views

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.8

Praised by couples for:

Helpful staff

Amenities

Guests comfort

Great location near our home and families. Onsite parking available. Tables, chairs, linens included. Very reasonably priced. Access to the golf course during golden hour for photos. No need for outside catering, as they have options for everything from appetizers, to plated dinners, buffet dinners, and desserts. Paid in advance for the space, then paid for food the week before the wedding. Staff was very nice, professional, quick to respond, attentive. I couldn't recommend this venue enough!

Paige S.

5.0

We had our wedding here in June and I can't say how well they did. Accommodating before hand for checking set up, meal choice and assuring us an easy day. To the day of, all was set up for our finishing decorations, they had plenty of staff for drinks, dinner and throughout the day and everyone was kind and helpful. The food was delicious and flavorful, so much that many guests commented about how good it was after. While it's not the flashiest place, the outside pictures turned out beautifully and everyone had a great time with plenty of space. Plus we used the bags and bocce ball areas and our guests enjoyed having more things to do. Might take a little bit to respond to emails only because they are always going and helping.

Josey H.

5.0

Dennis Neitz

MANAGER

Typically responds within 24h

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Are you recently engaged? Don't waste any time, and reserve River Oaks Golf Course & Event Center for your special day! With our gorgeous event center, outdoor ceremony spot overlooking the Mississippi River Valley and attentive staff, River Oaks is the perfect place to celebrate the start of your life together with your family and friends. Host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one stunning venue for a seamless and unforgettable celebration from start to finish! Whether you are thinking of hosting your wedding in the Summer, Winter, Spring or Fall, River Oaks offers all the pleasure and comfort you've searched for at a price that's exceptionally affordable. Contact us today to learn more about pricing, tour our venue and book the wedding of your dreams!

35+ years in business

Speaks English

Large team (21+ members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Country Club

Garden

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Other Desserts

Food & Catering

Planning

Rentals & Equipment

Service Staff

Awards and Affiliations

2013 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Dennis Neitz

General Manager

Our number one priority when it comes to the time you spend at River Oaks is that you have an amazing experience with us. Dennis and his team strive to take the stress out of the day and handle everything down to the small details to make your day stress free and perfect! Contact Dennis today to take the next step towards planning your perfect day!

4.8

out of 5.0

13 reviews

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Paige S

5/29/2024

Great location near our home and families. Onsite parking available. Tables, chairs, linens included. Very reasonably priced. Access to the golf course during golden hour for photo...

s. No need for outside catering, as they have options for everything from appetizers, to plated dinners, buffet dinners, and desserts. Paid in advance for the space, then paid for food the week before the wedding. Staff was very nice, professional, quick to respond, attentive. I couldn't recommend this venue enough!

Josey H

8/31/2023

We had our wedding here in June and I can't say how well they did. Accommodating before hand for checking set up, meal choice and assuring us an easy day. To the day of, all was se...

t up for our finishing decorations, they had plenty of staff for drinks, dinner and throughout the day and everyone was kind and helpful. The food was delicious and flavorful, so much that many guests commented about how good it was after. While it's not the flashiest place, the outside pictures turned out beautifully and everyone had a great time with plenty of space. Plus we used the bags and bocce ball areas and our guests enjoyed having more things to do. Might take a little bit to respond to emails only because they are always going and helping.

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raquel S

10/30/2019

My wedding turned out amazing! I ended up having to move my ceremony inside but the staff were so accommodating and really helped make my dream come true! I got several compliments...

on how well the bartending staff was! Definitely recommend!

Jane K

10/05/2018

I could not have asked for a better venue. The clubhouse and grounds are absolutely gorgeous, and they make it easy for you to go from a romantic ceremony to a rocking reception wi...

th no hassle, and for a fantastic price. The food was amazing, and I heard the same opinion from many guests after the event (we're definitely going back a few times to eat at the Grill!). The outdoor access is a huge bonus, some of the kids had fun playing football and people enjoyed drinks and conversation under the string lights of the patio. The staff were a large part of the reason my wedding day went perfectly. We were able to set up the night before and Courtney was on hand to answer our questions and give us helpful advice, and she was also there the next day running the show like a champion. Huge thanks to her and Jamie for their assistance and professionalism, and to Dennis for helping us make all the arrangements. The whole planning process was very low-stress and easy, even when I missed the tasting and had to reschedule. My one suggestion would be to bring your own amplification/sound if you like it a little louder, we had some trouble hearing the sound system while dancing and had to use our own. Otherwise, the venue is beautiful, the people are fantastic and it's an absolutely unbeatable value. You will not regret having your wedding here.

Jessica L

12/14/2016

Great Venue. Some problems in the beginning but budgets friendly. The food was amazing!

Jillianna C

9/06/2016

I couldn't have chosen a better place for our special day. Chef James was very helpful from the beginning and other members of the golf course worked very hard. My guests couldn't ...

say enough about amazing service and food!! Food was fantastic. Golf course itself was beautiful. We had an outdoor wedding and the view of the river was beautiful. Thank you River oaks golf course for making our day extra special and it was everything I have imagined and more. I highly recommend River oaks golf for your special events.

Christine S

5/27/2014

Fell in love with this venue. I am a budget-conscious bride and found River Oaks to be one of the cheapest options in the Twin Cities with an incredible view, beautiful patio/venue...

, and extremely flexible coordinator (Sue!). Was the perfect place for our wedding- can't say enough!

Laura H

9/05/2012

River Oaks is a beautiful setting for a wedding. The server was great and so was the food! Very roomie and holds a large group. We had a great time and loved it!

Nicole K

8/20/2012

I spent tons of time mulling over who to go with for a reception location. When I walked into River Oaks, I was sold almost immediately. The venue is beautiful, and it was incredib...

ly reasonable in cost. Sue, the wedding coordinator, was beyond helpful in responding to my many questions over the course of planning my wedding, and she did so in a very timely manner. When time came for the big day, I couldn't have been happier with the service we received at River Oaks. Everyone knew what they were supposed to do, and things ran very smoothly. All of my guest were amazed at how fast the food was served, and they thought the food was delicious (as did I). The setting in the back of the club is beautiful for outdoor pictures, and some of my favorites are the ones from the green. They even let us borrow a golf cart for some fun and unique pictures! I would recommend this vendor without hesitation!

anonymous u

2/07/2012

As soon as I found the River Oaks Golf Course I knew this is where I would have my wedding reception! Sue was so good in planning and making sure everything was ready! The place ...

is beautiful!

JoAnn M

11/16/2011

The space was perfect for our wedding and Sue, the wedding coordinator was amazing to work with. The space was beautifully decorated for us and the food was amazing!! I would highl...

y recommend!

Jenni L

8/14/2011

River Oaks was a great location within 20 minutes of the ceremony site. I researched a lot of potential reception sites and River Oaks was the site that offered the best options fo...

r the best price. Sue, the wedding/banquet coordinator, was very helpful and made sure that I got what I wanted at the reception. The site is flexible with time, space, and decor. All the extra charges over the minimum food/drink are presented clearly ahead of time, but can still add up quickly. Definitely worth the money!

Sara C

8/09/2011

I used River Oaks Golf Course for our ceremony and reception. Our day was amazing! The food was great there and the service was great. The only thing I would say is a downfall is, ...

they say they can hold 275 people. We only had 215. The room felt pretty crowded! It was hard to move around the room during dinner. The dance floor is a decent size but could be bigger. They charge $595.00 to use their gazebo as a ceremony space but then we had to spend another $450 to have chairs for people to sit. They did set up and take down everything other than the centerpieces which made things far less stressful!

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11099 South Hwy 61, Cottage Grove, MN

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(651) 438-3627 ext. 2

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