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Riverbend Chapel
4.8
(57)
827 Ming Drive, Washington, MO
About This Vendor
The elegance you deserve, the convenience you need
Riverbend Chapel is a picturesque wedding venue located in Washington, MO. This breathtaking setting overlooks the Missouri River and offers couples a tranquil space to exchange their vows. From the spacious chapel to the carefully manicured topiary gardens, this property can transform any couple’s day into an enchanting affair. Ideal for couples seeking a private, visually rich place to tie the knot, Riverbend Chapel offers acres of secluded, lush land for you to enjoy. The property features emerald green lawns, red brick pathways, and multiple event spaces to spend your celebration. Your day will start in the Victorian Dressing Room, which features mirrors, vanity stations, and plenty of lounge furniture for you and your wedding party. You will then be free to choose from either the traditionally styled chapel or spacious outdoor garden to exchange your vows. Inside The Chapel is a large floor-to-ceiling window set behind the altar to ensure that you are never starved of the lush garden view. Up to 275 guests can be seated along the rich wooden pews, underneath the cathedral ceiling and vintage chandeliers. If you prefer an open-air ceremony, the outdoor space offers a spacious stone patio leading to a romantic white arbor covered in grapevines. A trickling, stone-lined pond sits right beside it to add a woodland-inspired aesthetic to your big day. You and your loved ones can then move to the indoor reception hall, and dine and dance among the stone-arched bar, crackling fireplace, and spacious cherry dance floor. A honeymoon suite is also present on-site, with a full kitchen and bubbling jacuzzi to ensure that you and your spouse have a relaxing stay. The onsite team of wedding coordinators will work alongside you during your planning process, and be present on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly. Full catering and bar services are available onsite, with a variety of dinnerware, linens, and decor items to complete your nuptial vision. The staff at Riverbend Chapel can also provide you with an officiant, who offers premarital counseling sessions before your big day. From your rehearsal dinner to your grand sendoff, this dedicated team will work to make sure you enjoy your celebration to the fullest.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Riverbend Chapel Reviews
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By far the most beautiful venue I could have found and so glad the weather cooperated for the outdoor ceremony! Guests and everyone agreed it was a gorgeous location, and provided an awesome backdrop for all types of photos and the ceremony its...
elf. The staff was awesome and very reasonable to work with prior to and on the day of the event! Their execution, setup and direction made everything flow and go off without a hitch!! Can't thank them enough!
My daughters 4/18 wedding was delayed due to shut down. Riverbend worked with us to reschedule promptly to Aug 8. They handle nearly every detail from DJ ( excellent) to food service ( excellent) to decorating and take down ( excellent) so ove...
rall stress was reduced. We were very pleased with the service and pricing was very reasonable! It is a beautiful venue and had a nice cottage for the bridal party before and bride/groom night of.
I cannot recommend Riverbend enough! From the day we booked they always kept me up to date with what was going and always responded to my questions quickly. They recently changed management and have made so many amazing updates to the space! Th...
e outside wedding arch is beautiful and overlooks the Missouri River. The chapel inside is a beautiful alternative if the weather isn’t cooperating. The reception hall is huge with more than enough space to host your guests and get them all out on the dance floor! The food and DJ are included in the price and they recommend a bar package, so you don’t have to stress about finding multiple other vendors. You even get a day of coordinator! Amanda was amazing and made the day go off without a hitch. She really listened to our vision and made the day stress free. Our day was so beautiful and Riverbend helped make it the perfect day.
We loved Riverbend! Shauna was super helpful from start to finish and the wedding coordinators (Eileen and Amanda) we worked with were so thoughtful and helpful as well. A lot of their preferred vendors (DJ, Catering, Bar Service) are automatic...
ally booked as part of the package so if you are a low maintenance bride, this is the place for you because they take care of so much and all you have to do enjoy the day. The food was delicious, they had a ton of decorations for us to use, and the chapel and grounds are absolutely beautiful. Our day was so special and we are so happy we booked this venue.
My husband and I were so happy with Riverbend! They made sure our day went smoothly without a hitch. There were a couple minor details that got missed, but nothing very significant. Our coordinator was great and we didn’t have to worry about a ...
thing! Talk about stress free!
Get married here and you will not be disappointed! So much is included with booking: catering, ceremony and reception DJ, day-of Coordinator, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, cocktail and wine before the reception, and more! Toni and Tonya ...
go out of their way to make sure all of your questions are answered. The day-of Coordinator is there from beginning to end to help you communicate with your vendors and ensure the day runs smoothly.
Rain or shine, the ceremony spaces are beautiful! I cannot speak highly enough about this venue! You will not be disappointed.
Response from the Vendor on 05/16/2019
Thank you so much, Stephanie! Despite the rain, your day was beautiful! And the break in the weather left just enough time for some amazing outdoor pictures! You and John were a great couple to work with. It's our pleasure to try and make y...
our special day everything you hoped it would be. And it's our hope that you have many treasured and lasting memories from your day here at Riverbend! We wish you every happiness as you begin your new life together as husband and wife! Toni, Tonya and the Riverbend Staff
Riverbend was easily the best decisions I made during our wedding planning process. Toni is so helpful and truly cares about your wedding. Tonya was organized and knew every answer to my never ending list of questions. I cannot recommend them e...
nough.
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2018
Dear Allison and Nick - Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy that you chose Riverbend! You and your whole family were just the absolute best! We enjoyed every minute of helping to make your dream wedding day come true!! So...
thankful to have been a part and we wish you God's richest blessings in your years together as husband and wife!! Congratulations again! Toni and the Riverbend Staff
The wedding venue was beautiful and the ceremony went perfectly! The wedding planning process was so easy and stress free. Our guests loved the h’orduvres and dinner was delicious. We couldn’t be more thankful for the help of Toni and Terry!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Dear Sydney and Cody - Thank you for choosing Riverbend! We enjoyed every minute of working with you to make your day happen! Everything was beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a sweeter couple! May you have many wonderful years togethe...
r filled with much, much blessing! Congratulations again!! Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Such a beautiful place & they made all of our guest feel welcomed. Diffidently the place to get married! Our wedding was so beautifully! Thank you Toni & Tonya!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Dear Linny and Michael,
We are so glad you chose Riverbend!! You were such a great couple to work with! Thank you for your kind words and many blessings on your life together as husband and wife!! Sincerely, Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Riverbend was the perfect place for our wedding. We had an amazing experience. We worked with Toni and Tonya, who were both accommodating and answered all of our questions. They made the wedding planning easy. Guests raved about the view, s...
et up and food. The scenery is beautiful. The set up flows and is accommodating with many options. The food tasted great! We could not of had a better place. Thankfully it did not rain on our wedding day, but Riverbend offers an indoor option that is just as spectacular as being outside. We are so happy with our choice of choosing Riverbend for our wedding!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Dear Jenny and Nick - Thank you so much for taking the time to share a bit about your day here at Riverbend! We couldn't have asked for a nicer couple to work with! Your day was beautiful and it is our hope that you have many cherished memori...
es from your wedding day! We are honored to have played such a big part in it, and we at Riverbend wish you much happiness in your married years to come! Blessings! Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Wonderful from start to finish. My husband and I wanted something where we didn’t have to do much of the work because we are so busy. Everyone on staff here was kind and went out of their way to make our day special and stress free. The grounds...
are beautiful and the reception area was very nice. We received so many compliments from our guests. We wouldn’t change a thing about our wedding day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2018
Thank you, Katie and Michael, for choosing Riverbend as your wedding location! We are so glad we were able to eliminate some of the work load for you! A goal at Riverbend is to make the wedding day as stress free as possible! Your day was b...
eautiful and we enjoyed every minute of making your day all that you had hoped it would be! Thank you again and warmest wishes for a "happily ever after!!"
- Toni and the Riverbend Staff
The location is beautiful!! In addition, the staff know exactly what they are doing and work like a well-oiled machine. In addition, they recommended many reliable vendors (photography, flowers, cake) which helped make our day go smoothly. Th...
e only drawback in a place that runs this efficiently is you may not have the flexibility to make your specific dreams come true. That said, our wedding was perfect and Riverbend Chapel was integral to that.
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2018
Dear Kayla & Jimmy - Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful wedding day here with us at Riverbend! We loved working with you - you were such a sweet couple! We wish you all the happiness your hearts can hold in your years together as hu...
sband and wife!!
Toni & The Riverbend Staff
If you're looking for a beautiful, affordable venue with amazing staff, Riverbend is the place for you! Toni and Terri were absolutely delightful and were always there to answer and questions we had leading up to the big day. It's also a HUGE b...
onus that they have an indoor and outdoor option, because you never know what the weather is going to do! We had to change plans from outside to inside due to rain, & they took care of it so fast it was unbelievable! Food was delicious, and the vendors they work with are spectacular. Thank you again for making our wedding an absolute dream!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
Nicki & Andrew - Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review and for your kind words! In spite of the rain, your day here at Riverbend was absolutely beautiful! They say rain on your wedding day is good luck! You were a wonder...
ful couple to work with and we enjoyed every minute of making your dream wedding come true! We are honored that you chose us to play such a big part in your day! Congratulations again and we wish you every happiness in your upcoming years as husband and wife!
Warmest wishes - Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Amazing venue!! Would use it over and over !!
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2018
Thanks, Carolyn! Chelsea and Nick were a wonderful couple! We loved working with all of you! We at Riverbend wish them every happiness as they begin their journey together as husband and wife!
With sincere gratitude,
Toni and the Riverbe...
nd Staff
They were awesome to work with. The food was great, the staff was awesome, and Toni who lives there is wonderful. Price was a factor for us when shopping for a venue and Riverbend is very fairly priced. They supplied everything you could possib...
ly need, and have wonderful preferred vendors for things that aren’t included. We had an outdoor ceremony and it was beautiful. The option the have an indoor area just In case of weather put my mind at ease. Not only is there an indoor area for backup, but it is gorgeous inside so it doesn’t even feel like a “backup”. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to have my dream wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
Lauren and Josh - Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so thankful we were able to be such a big part of making your "dream" wedding day come true! You were both wonderful to work with - you made our job easy! We are honored to have b...
een a part of making your day happen and we wish you multiplied blessings as you begin your journey through life together! Congratulations again!
Toni and the Riverbend Staff
The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel was an outstanding wedding venue. Toni and Terry were terrific to work with - from my first visit to the last minute details the week of the wedding. The rest of the staff were polite and courteous as well. The ...
venue itself is beautiful - a gorgeous chapel and charming grounds, with great views and plenty of space for guests to feel comfortable. The off-season pricing is very competitive - it was half the cost of other venues I toured. Overall, I was exceptionally pleased with our experience at Riverbend. We are so glad we picked them for our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
Katie & Dan - Thank you so much for your kind words! You were such a gracious couple, you made our job easy! We truly enjoyed working with you to make your special day happen! It is an honor to have been such a big part of you starting yo...
ur married life together here at Riverbend. Thank you again for choosing us and we wish you much, much happiness in your future as Mr. and Mrs. Jaeger! Congratulations again! Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Riverbend is AMAZING. The staff take such good care of you. So many of the little details are covered by them, so you don't have to book a whole bunch of different vendors. Our wedding was in the indoor chapel, which is absolutely gorgeous and ...
needs hardly any additional decor. My friend had hers in the outdoor gazebo overlooking the Missouri river, and that too was beautiful. You can decide on the day of whether you want it indoor or outdoor, while a lot of other places with multiple ceremony sites make you choose in advance and charge you extra if you want to move it. The reception area is downstairs from the chapel, and like the chapel needs very little decor. Everything there is elegant and classy, and lends itself to a variety of styles. The food and DJ are included in their package, and both provide excellent services. Toni, Terry, and the rest of the staff run a very well-oiled machine from beginning to end; you don't have to worry about a thing! I also have Celiac's, which means I absolutely cannot have gluten, and we wanted a gluten-free reception and they catered to our needs! It meant so much to us to have a team that made our day what we needed it to be. Thanks, Riverbend!
Riverbend Chapel was amazing! It is a beautiful location on the bluffs and the chapel and reception hall are just as pretty. I had so many compliments from guests on the site. They were also wonderful to work with and very little hassle. Toni i...
s great and is very organized! Tonya was our wedding coordinator, and she and the staff took care of so much! They do a great job at making it all come together in a timely and organized manner. I loved working with Riverbend Chapel and the wedding was beautiful! My only suggestion would be to let them know if you want anything from the tables collected for yourself after the reception or have your guests collect their own wedding favors from a single table before leaving. The staff is incredibly efficient but most of my guests left the table to watch the cake cutting, first dance, and then join in on the dance floor and their wedding favors were cleaned up with the dinnerware. Definitely not a big deal, I would have just mentioned it to Tonya prior to the wedding or set it up differently, if I had known. Otherwise, wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!
Toni works with you through everything and then they have a day of coordinator and we had Dori. She made that day so perfect, I couldn't have imagined if we didn't have her! They respond quickly and listen to what you want and make it happen! T...
his is byfar the best venue to get married at not only because it's beautiful but because of the staff as well! They make everything run smoothly and stress free! Overall, best decision made!
When I did my walking tour for this venue my jaw dropped. It was everything I had been dreaming of but was having no luck finding. Toni and her team are incredible. They were so kind and responded quickly to all of my "stressed out bride" email...
s. The food was great! The bridal suite was perfect to hide in before the wedding, a tad hot in the summer but there were fans to help. The ceremony site was breathtaking. We chose the outdoor option and didn't decorate a thing. It was already picture perfect. I loved how our photos turned out on the swing and all across the property. Everything was set up just the way I envisioned. It was just the perfect day at the perfect venue. Thank you Riverbend team! You all were so amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2018
Caitlin & A.J. - I am not sure how I missed this, but I still wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your day here at Riverbend!! Hope this last year has been more than you could have dreamed! You were a beautiful couple and we truly enjo...
yed working with you to make your day everything you had hoped it would be! We are always honored to play such a big part! Thank you again for choosing us to start your new life and husband and wife and we wish you every happiness in the years to come!
With gratitude - Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Great people, great food, great venue! Toni and staff were amazing to work with. It was so helpful that the venue came with a caterer, bar, and dj!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2017
Thanks, Jennifer, for your kind words! We thoroughly enjoyed your day here at Riverbend! You were a pleasure to work with and made our job seem easy! (Susan was such a nice "mom!") We hope you and Will have many special memories from your da...
y here with us! "Congratulations" again! With warmest wishes, Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Toni and the staff at Riverbend went above and beyond to make my wedding day perfect. It is a picturesque location and it was great to have the wedding and reception all at one venue. I would highly recommend it to future couples. The cozy cott...
age to stay in was a wonderful bonus.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2017
Thanks, Julie, for your gracious words! We at Riverbend love March weddings! They have such a beautiful look and yours was no exception! You and Carl were such a sweet couple. We totally enjoyed working with you and putting your day togethe...
r. Beautiful couple - beautiful day! We hope you have many cherished memories from your day at Riverbend and that your marriage is blessed beyond measure!! Congratulations again from all of us at Riverbend! With heartfelt thanks, Toni and the Riverbend Staff
I absolutely love Riverbend and the staff that helped me plan my wedding! Toni and Terri are so sweet, helpful, and knowledgeable about how to plan an amazing wedding. Thank you so much, I recommend Riverbend to every bride-to-be looking for ve...
nues! I loved that I could choose to have my wedding indoor/outdoor the day of depending on the weather, as well as all the decorations that Riverbend provides! I have nothing but wonderful things to say!
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2017
Thanks, Kailey! Your day with us was so much fun! We enjoyed every minute of working with you and Andrew to put together your very special day! Such a beautiful bride and beautiful day! We hope you feel like you just want to come back and d...
o it all over again! Thanks for letting us be such a big part of making it all happen. You were a great couple and we wish you every happiness in your new life together! "Congratulations" again and may your years together be filled with blessings!! With heartfelt thanks, Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Absolutely incredible work! Toni and Tonya were amazing in helping us get organized for our big day. I can't say enough about this place. It's stunning, wonderful atmosphere was the number one thing our guests said they enjoyed the most. Highly...
recommend this venue!
We got married in November and it could not have been any better!! Tony and the rest of the staff were incredible. They take care of so many things before and after the wedding which takes the pressure off of the wedding party and the parents. ...
Their vendors are also top notch and won't break the bank. I had been to a wedding before at Riverbend and I can tell you that the experience is great both as a guest and as the groom/bride. Of the countless places we visited and looked into, Riverbend was by far the best! Definitely a hidden gem! Thank you Toni for everything!
Response from the Vendor on 05/30/2017
Dear Jordan and Carlos,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We couldn't have asked for a more gracious couple to work with. We loved both of you and working with you to make your day at Riverbend all you could have hoped for! We wish you...
every happiness in your upcoming years together as husband and wife! (If you happen to be in the area, stop by to say Hello!)
Sending warm wishes,
Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Toni, Terry and staff you all were impeccable to work with. From finding the venue to the very last dance and send off, it was all everything and more. The food, the view and everything in between we cannot thank you all enough for making our d...
ay the best yet!
Absolutely beautiful venue! We loved everything about having our wedding here! Everything ran so well. The food was delicious and our guests were very impressed!
Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel was the perfect place to have our wedding. We could have had the ceremony outside, even in November this year, but chose inside the chapel. It was beautiful with a perfect view of the trees and river behind us. We c...
ould decorate as we liked and the venue had wonderful decorations as well. The wedding went smoothly and without problems. Everyone that came couldn't stop talking about how wonderful it all was. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a venue to take beautiful pictures, have a ceremony, and then just go right down to the ballroom for the reception. Easy for the bridal party and easy for the guests. The staff was wonderful and so helpful. communication was perfect and they totally understand the bride will have a million questions during the process- all of which they answered and helped with. Made my special day just perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 12/01/2016
Dear Beth - Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words about your experience with Riverbend! You and Josh were a terrific couple and we enjoyed every minute of helping you to put together your special day! It was beautiful...
! We thank you again for choosing Riverbend and we wish you every happiness in your future! Sincerely, Toni and the Riverbend Staff
Our wedding was absolutely gorgeous because of this beautiful venue we chose. My husband actually showed with this a couple years after dating and told me if we get married, this is the place. It has been perfect ever since then. We got married...
early November and the colors were still perfect. The set up is gorgeous even without the decorations you may bring in. The staff was so easy to work with and very friendly. The wedding coordinator was awesome at getting our huge wedding party organized. Riverbend Chapel and the staff made it so much easier to get the wedding day perfect for us.
We got married in June and the staff at Riverbend was amazing! I was planning my wedding hours away and whenever I had a question they were only a phone call away and very attentive. Having the wedding planner during the rehearsal and the day o...
f really helped make everything go smoothly. I highly recommend them if you are looking for a beautiful venue!
Awesome venue and awesome people to work with. They have everything organized and ready to go so you're not stressing. This venue was super affordable compared to other venues similar to location and beauty! I had around 235 people, an ice crea...
m machine, and a Photobooth. The space was full but definitely not crammed. The DJ was very helpful with flow and organization of the reception too! Overall a WONDERFUL place!
Beautiful location! The day went by flawlessly! All the staff at riverbend were great and Toni is so amazing to work with.
It's true what they say, every wedding has its mishaps. Ours did too! But overall Riverbend staff was great to work with and they worked very hard to make our day special.
They provide the bride with a wedding coordinator 6 weeks before the bi...
g day and they will answer any and all questions for you and they are there the whole time for your big day. The only venue to offer this, and it was super helpful! The venue is Beautiful inside and out, and they provide handicap access which was nice to have for my elderly family.
At the end of the big night in the pouring rain the coordinator drove my 70 yr. Old mother and God mother in the golf cart to their cars even though she got soaked! I was super appreciative!
Items they could do better with :
1. offering more food tastings, or perhaps asking the bride's that Rsvp which foods they would like to try at the tasting. We had a short engagement only 8 months and had to wait for and attend a 2nd tasting to try the chicken parm! Which side note, glad I waited it was amazing!
Also, they told me nobody ever gets the pork with the Brown gravy they always go for the fruit Glaze, well everyone at my reception loved the pork with the brown gravy! So we highly recommend that too!
2. The chairs are not set up for the ceremony in advance so I could see the Layout. I wish they were bc I would have changed it! The aisle wasn't wide enough... And we are not "heavy" people (not trying to offend, just saying) and since we had a smaller amnt of people and the chairs didn't go to back of aisle it really confused my flower girl and ring bearer when they went down the aisle.
3. They decided to turn on the leaf blower as we were taking photos and not only could I not hear my photographer instructions but this interfered with my mother's oxygen also bc of them blowing stuff around
4. Wish they would allow more time for the photographers to take photos. You aren't allowed to arrive prior to 3 on your big day and only 1 hour for photos after ceremony.
We missed out on some photos with my large family bc of this! But overall, definitely 5 stars. They worked hard on our big day!
It's beautiful. I asked if I could do just a ceremony there and I got an email from Toni that what I want just isn't feasible. You mean, you wouldn't make enough money off of me? I would have paid a lot to have this venue.
I wanted a lot in a venue. Ceremony and reception in one location, with the option to do indoor or outdoor ceremony. Lots of beautiful settings to take pictures. A place for my girls and I to get ready and take pictures. A nice reception area (...
aka not a decorated KC hall or school gym). The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel filled all my dreams and more.
The grounds are breathtaking - you have to see it in person. Everyone kept telling me how the setting was so perfect, and I have to agree it was! We had an outdoor ceremony overlooking the river, and it was gorgeous. The vineyard is perfect for photos, as is the rope swing, and the bridal suite. Even the house provides a beautiful backdrop.
The reception area is beautiful even before we brought in decorations. Really the only thing we brought was the centerpieces (which Tonya and her staff set up and broke down for us), favors, and memorial table pictures/sign. Everything was taken care of for us, including packing up our car at the end of the night.
Toni, Tonya, and the entire Riverbend staff took such good care of us, and truly made our wedding the fairytale I've always dreamed of. Thank you!!
We had both our ceremony and reception at the Riverbend and it was amazing! Both my husband and I are Catholic so we were looking for a chapel that felt like a church and Riverbend's is perfect! We also wanted both the ceremony and reception is...
the same place! Our guests really appreciated that!All night people were asking how we found this place. It met all of our needs and the staff is beyond helpful. If you are looking for an indoor or outdoor ceremony with a fun, different reception -- this place is for you! We cant thank Toni enough for all her hard work. Also Pastor Darrell is amazing and makes you feel so comfortable, he really wants to get to know you as a couple before the ceremony. It made it so heartfelt. 5 stars!!!
There is absolutely not regrets using The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel for our wedding on October 12, 2014. From signing up to signing out the experience could never be beat. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the staff was amazing and the food ...
was delicious. Tonya was our wedding coordinator for the day and she went far beyond her duties to make sure we were all taken care of and having a good time. I truly do not know what I would have done without her. Our wedding day was flawless and Toni and Tonya played a huge part in that.
What sold me on Riverbend in the beginning was the fact that they offered a "One-Stop-Shop." They had recommended vendors for every service you could possibly need. At first, I didn't sign up with all their vendors (I wanted to leave myself with a little shopping around to do) but by the end I went with everyone they recommended. We had to use their caterer and DJ but we had the option to use anyone we liked for everything else. This made my life so much easier and every vendor they recommended was spot on (photographer, photo booth, flowers, cake, etc).
Before I got married so many people told me that if they had the opportunity to do it all over again they would fly off somewhere nice and keep their wedding simple. Well not me, I have absolutely no regrets. Riverbend Chapel was worth every moment of time and every dollar spent. A perfect place for a perfect day for sure!
Our son and his bide have just had their wedding at Riverbend. What a perfect site for a wedding! The trees had begun changing colors and with the beautiful views of the river and the valley, their wedding pictures are sure to be beautiful. ...
Of course the pink and blue colors of the sunset in the background will help too.
The wedding coordinators were so cooperative and helpful. They seemed to share our joy which added to our fun occasion. Most importantly, they really worked to please the bride and groom. The food was delicious and best of all it was hot when it was served.
In summary, I would highly recommend Riverbend! It's uniqueness, beautiful setting and loving environment is a great way for any couple to begin their married life together.
I cannot say enough about this incredible venue. My husband and I are so happy we decided to have our wedding at the Vineyard at Riverbend. Toni is one of the MOST amazing people to work with - she is so accommodating, prompt, polite and swee...
t. Even though we had special requests she, and the rest of the Riverbend staff, made everything go off without a hitch.
The property grounds are gorgeous, the food was delicious and my guests could not stop complimenting me the entire night and even weeks after about the beauty of the grounds, the professionalism of the staff, and how delicious the food was!
My wedding was a dream come true and Riverbend played a HUGE part in making that happen. If I had to do it all over again I would choose this venue a million times over!
the Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel is a lovely location for a wedding. The weather was cool, with the wedding date the end of March, so our ceremony was held indoors. The chapel was beautiful. The reception area is very nice and well organized....
Our wedding coordinator, Terri, was present during the entire event, making sure everything went as planned. We had a wonderful time and received countless compliments from out guests. Many thanks to Toni and her staff.
I loved getting married at The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel! The grounds are gorgeous and I like how everything is done at the same place--wedding and reception! I got married there on a Sunday which was perfect since it was the only wedding t...
hat day and the crew allowed us to bring out a lot of our own decorations to make it personable.
This is a very reasonably priced wedding venue. We wanted a wine-themes wedding and their grapvines fit well with that theme. They have nice views of the Missouri river as well as other pretty areas for photography. The food was just OK, dinner...
was plated, but alcohol/drink service was not to the table, guests had to go to the bar to get drinks. DJ service was great. They have a day of coordinator which helped things go smoothly on the day of the wedding. Minister was funny and great. Overall great wedding venue.
Riverbend was a beautiful venue! The service from Toni and Tonya was extremely helpful. The time constraints rushed the day a little bit. We would recommend this venue to other people who want a gorgeous outdoor wedding.
My husband and I loved Riverbend! They were convenient, accommodating, flexible, and absolutely beautiful! Toni will work with you on your preferences, even when it's different from how they usually do things. And it saved us a lot of trouble h...
aving all the rentals, the caterer, and the DJ included in the cost.
From the moment we stepped onto the grounds for our tour, to the moment we left as husband and wife, we had nothing but exceptional service! The facility manager, Toni, was professional, warm, helpful, courteous, respectful, prompt, and a joy t...
o work with! She answered every, question, every email, and solved every problem with a beautiful attitude and happy smile!
Our wedding planner, Tonya, was so sweet! She was always attentive, calm, and happy to do anything we needed! I was so relaxed on my wedding day knowing she was in charge. She took care of absolutely everything! She was super organized and professional. She even happily did my wedding the day before her birthday! These two ladies and Riverbend MADE my wedding!!! Thank you!!!
I can't say enough about this place! It was beautiful especially the river and all the grounds outside of the chapel! Toni made everything go so smooth and was great and so easy to work with! Their food is amazing and I loved the preferred vend...
ors that they recommended!!!! Would highly recommend this to anyone wether looking for an indoor or outdoor wedding!!!!!! thanks for a perfect day
We recently had our wedding at Riverbend (March 16th) and not only was it beautiful and seamless but completely stress free. Toni outlines every expense and their wedding coordinator works with you to plan every detail. The Riverbend staff exec...
utes everything and all you have to do is enjoy the day. We cherish the memories we made on our wedding day and are so thankful for riverbend. I wouldn't change a thing about the day and I highly recommend Riverbend to everyone!
They were very accommodating and worked with me to make my wedding day exactly what I dreamed of. I had a wedding coordinator, Terri, who set everything up so I didn't have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. They have an outdoor an...
d indoor venue so I was able to move it inside at the last minute due to cold weather. All of the staff was friendly and professional. My guests couldn't stop complimenting on how great everything was!
Absolutely perfect. They work hard to make the planning as easy as possible. All of our guests were impressed with the location (beautiful), food (delicious), and the staff (courteous, friendly, and professional). The convienence of it being a...
ll inclusive can't be beat, especially when you are planning your own wedding/ reception. Your job as a Bride becomes less stressful knowing that they have everything handled. Toni and Tonya are fantastic.
The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel went above and beyond my expectations for a venue on my wedding day. The grounds are beautiful at any time of the year. We visited in the dead of winter and fell in love with the scenery, and it was even more go...
rgeous by the time our wedding came around in the summer. As a 'getaway' bride (I was doing my wedding planning from Texas), the convenience of this location and their services was magnificent! Every service, except alcohol and photography, are all booked at once with Riverbend. We did go above our budget, but Toni and Tonya made everything so easy for me and it was more than worth it for how beautiful the venue is. I would recommend the Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel to any bride. You won't be disappointed.
The chapel is very beautiful and perfect for an out of town bride with lots of travelling guests. It is very convenient to have the reception hall right under neath the ceremony venue. Only downside that gave it 4 instead of 5 stars was the dj ...
service that is included in the package.
Food was delecious, place is beautiful,little unhappy wifh the dj service, but overall everyone had a great time
The venue is a unique, beautiful location! Toni, the manager was fantastic to work with! She even accomodated us with some add-ons when we contracted too many guests.
You are assigned a wedding coordinator, that is included in the cost of the...
wedding package. We were assigned to Terri, who is very kind. However, at teh rehearsal she did not keep the attention of our wedding party...even me the bride sometimes!!! She kept repeating herself over and over, and just did not have the presence to keep everyone on task. The day of I was unaware of some issues, but my parents had to handle them. For example, guests were not being sat by our ushers *(Why!?!?!? who knows) and were wondering aroudn the property...10mins til my mom asked the wedding coordinator to handle this and she acted completely unaware of the issue and said "oh yeah, guess guests need to be sat." We had a cookie buffet during our reception and Terri did not do a very good job of keeping the staff in teh abck kitchen from eating the cookies meant for the guests and she did not do a good job of keeping cookies out on the buffet.
The food is catered by house chef at the Vineyard. There is an open house in January every year where couples can come and try the food. At the tasting, the apple glazed pork loin was delicious. At our wedding, there was not enough glaze and just did not taste as good as we remembered. The Chicken marsala at the tasting wasn't the best either, rather dry. However, at our wedding it was delicious!
The preferred DJ for the venue is Eagle's Wings and the person one communicated with and plans everything is at the open house. However, it turns out this is not the person that will be DJ'ing your wedding! I did not like our DJ at all! He did not play our song for the cake cutting, he did not read the crowd very well to play the music we wanted and asked for ahead of time to get people up and moving! We would not sue him again.
Overall, this is a great venue! Absolutely gorgeous! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful it was and how much they enjoyed it! Our pictures are gorgeous! We would use this vendor again.
Fabulous appearance and excellent service! Guests had a great time and loved the food! Can't say enough good things!
Toni and our wedding coordinator were so great to work with. They were so freindly and helpful with every little detail. They have both outdoor and indoor weddings, and both choices are beautiful. We had arranged for our April wedding to be out...
side, but it was pouring down rain, so we had switched to the indoor chappel. Around 5:20 pm (our wedding was at 6) the rain stopped and the sun came out. I asked if we could still have it outside, and everything was set up within minutes. The sky was gorgeous and I was living out my dream wedding minutes later. My attendants danced down the isle, and the fun easy going mood that started as soon as we arrived lasted until the very last song at the reception! The wedding coordinator really helped the day run smoothly and timely. We brought the centerpieces, favors, and coloring books and crayons for the kids, and they set it all up for us. They cut the cake, set up the decor outside....everything. We didn't have a care in the world except for enjoying ourselves and spending a great night with best friends and family. I am truly greatful for how wonderful everyone at this venue was!
Caroline Vineyard (a.k.a. Riverbend Chapel) is gorgeous. It is a beautiful Southern plantation overlooking the Missouri river and is all-inclusive. You can either have your wedding outdoors on the terrace or inside the beautiful terrace. Below ...
the chapel is a gorgeous, scenic ballroom with windows looking out over the river as well. It is wonderful!;The food is not five star. I would say 3.5 to 4 stars. It was not completely hot and they ran out of green beans for the last five tables.
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