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Riverdale Manor

4.9
(185)best-of-weddings

62 Pitney Road, Lancaster, PA

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About This Vendor

Perfection in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region

About an hour from the Philadelphia suburbs, 10 time Knot Best of Winner for Central Pa, Baltimore and Philadelphia, Riverdale Manor is a delightful setting for weddings. Riverfront terraces lead to a spectacular pavilion or to the ballroom with gorgeous reclaimed hardwood floors and a soaring ceiling that can accommodate up to 200 guests for ceremonies, dinner and dancing the night away. The 19th-century farmhouse is yours for the day for getting ready, photos, and gathering with your family. Thyme & Seasons Catering provides an awesome variety of menus to create a custom and personal wedding reception.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Historic Venue, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Other Desserts, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner2014 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner2012 Best of Weddings Winner2011 Best of Weddings Winner

Riverdale Manor Reviews

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Reviewed On 5/14/2022 by Mary D
Riverdale Manor was an incredible venue for our wedding day, and they were fantastic to work with throughout the entire process. Our coordinator, Melanie, would always respond to our millions of questions within 24-48 hours, and anytime that we...
ran into an issue, she always helped us resolve it. For our wedding day, the catering was delicious, the grounds were beautiful, and the ambience was perfect. We highly recommend Riverdale Manor for any couples.
Reviewed On 5/09/2022 by Haley L
We had such an amazing wedding at Riverdale! The venue is beautiful and the perfect back drop for photos. We worked with Maureen and Sierra as coordinators and they were spectacular at getting our day to be perfect. The timeline is on point, th...
e food is amazing, and the atmosphere was great. It poured most of our wedding day and the venue has an awesome back up plan for rain. The ceremony and dancing in the pavilion made for a fantastic evening. Definitely recommend here for your wedding!
Reviewed On 3/07/2022 by Christy R
Cannot say enough wonderful things about Riverdale Manor and their staff. We worked with Monica who was the best! She guided us step by step throughout the process and made planning our wedding day fun and easy. The day of the wedding the staff...
set everything up for us and helped pack everything up afterwards, which was a huge help to us and our family. It was truly the most magical day!
Reviewed On 2/06/2022 by C R
Monica and her staff at Riverdale Manor made my daughter's wedding perfect! The day of the wedding, they handled everything from set up to boxing up the centerpieces, etc. at the end of the night so we were all able to just enjoy the wedding. H...
aving a winter wedding means that weather can be an issue. Being able to hold everything inside at Riverdale Manor from the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception made it so much easier for the guests. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was awesome. We did stations and they were a big hit! Thank you Monica for everything. It was truly a perfect day. The light dusting of snow made the outside photos awesome!
Reviewed On 1/07/2022 by Alex M
The perfect wedding venue if you are seeking indoor/outdoor layouts, rustic and charming themes, and not wishing to rent any supplies. Each couple is given an event coordinator and we had Monica, who was amazing!!! She handled literally everyth...
ing. Reminders for meetings, payments, and decisions. We had a meeting to select the menu which she helped greatly with. Forgot to mention that Riverdale has their own catering company, Thymes and Seasons, so you essentially get everything you need at one shot. They provided tables, chairs, linens (which we got to select with the help of Monica and she organized the rental) and they even had many optional items at their venue that were available to use at no extra cost. Monica was there on our big day with an assistant to help everything go smoothly. She coordinated with all of our vendors so much so that I did not have to answer a single vendor call on our big day. The food was amazing, the service was also incredible. We received so many compliments on the venue and are so happy we chose it for our special day!
Reviewed On 12/08/2021 by Michelle (
Everybody says to prepare for something to go wrong at your wedding, but truly nothing did. Melanie responded to tons and tons of emails and many changes beforehand. And when the day came, she ran everything like a well-oiled machine The venue...
itself is gorgeous. The wedding was over a month ago, and people are still complimenting its perfection for our romantic fall wedding. I was going for fairytale forest with lots of different jewel tone colors, and it was perfect without feeling like a basic barn or a stuffy castle. Pictures attached. Note: The pricing is itemized, down to every napkin. To some, this is a minus because it’s a lot more work for the client. To me, it was a plus because we weren’t stuck with a pre-made package and could custom-tailor every detail and make it fit our budget. Otherwise I'll let the pictures speak for themselves :) (photos by Jackie Pochadt and Austin Gill)
Reviewed On 11/16/2021 by Alexis & Mike I
Wow, we cannot say enough great things about Riverdale Manor!! This was the first and only venue we needed to see and it was so perfect for us from day one. We got the pleasure of working with Melanie - who consistently went above and beyond ...
to be the most responsive throughout the entire process. From making sure we had enough food, to helping with decorations, and everything in between - we truly couldn’t have done it without all of her knowledge, recommendations and attention to detail! For the wedding day, Melanie kept everything running smoothly and ahead of schedule! Every single detail was perfect and everything went according to plan without a single hiccup - which is unheard of! There isn’t enough to say about Melanie and the staff at RM - we are truly grateful we got to meet and work with everyone for our special day! Everyone is still talking about how beautiful of a venue it is, how nice and helpful the entire staff was, and THE FOOOD - SO DELICIOUS. Everyone was obsessed with the slider bar, crab cake bites, and mini margarita pizzas to name a few! We can’t recommend RM enough!
Reviewed On 11/14/2021 by Stephanie R
Out of all the venues we looked at, nowhere came even close to Riverdale Manor! This venue is a "hidden" gem with a unique variety of indoor/outdoor spaces. They offer catering with pretty much ANYTHING you could imagine (mashed potato bar in m...
artini glasses?!? yep.) with options to fit every budget -- and everything was absolutely delicious! Our wedding coordinator, Melanie, was INCREDIBLE and made sure everything went seamlessly throughout the planning process and wedding day. We received so many compliments on our wedding day about the venue -- and still are a month later!
Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Megan K
We got married on 09/06/2021, and we honestly could not have picked a better place! Our coordinator, Melanie, was a rockstar from the second we toured the venue to the end of our reception. We didn’t have to worry about a thing! She was organiz...
ed, professional, and very accommodating of our requests. She kept all of our vendors on the same page and ensured that everything ran smoothly during the event. She set up decorations, saved us from a last minute table number mishap, and checked on us during the event to make sure that we were okay! Additionally, the day-of assistant, Sierra, was incredibly friendly and professional. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and the grounds are incredibly well kept, right to the bridal/groom suites. The food was delicious and the staff was so polite. We can’t say enough good things about this venue. They offer so much!
Reviewed On 11/07/2021 by Jenna Z
We got married at Riverdale Manor in September. Monica was our wedding coordinator and was absolutely amazing to work with. From the planning process to the actual day, she was prompt in answering any questions I had and was so helpful! The ven...
ue is beautiful and our day went so smoothly. I love that there are multiple ceremony locations and a beautiful plan B in case of rain which many other venues did not have. The food was AMAZING! All of my guests are still raving about their meals. We had the most perfect day and would recommend this venue to everyone!
Reviewed On 11/01/2021 by Alaina S
The venue was very nice and beautiful. They took care of everything and everyone was very friendly. Monica was our wedding coordinator and she was great! The food is amazing too. Our ceremony ended up being pretty short and they worked the sch...
edule around it very well. They also gave us a really cute ornament of the house.
Reviewed On 10/26/2021 by Melanie P
I got married here back in December and our day turned out just as we imagined! We worked with Sierra and she was so professional and helped us capture the vision we dreamed of. She set up all our decor and stayed on top of our timeline to keep...
us organized throughout the day. Dani was her assistant and he was so helpful throughout the day with everything we needed. Also, the food was incredible! Thyme & Seasons Catering has the best chefs! We were so lucky to have snow on our wedding day and very happy we decided to hold our wedding at Riverdale! For anyone looking for an amazing experience, we highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 10/09/2021 by Maria A
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Riverdale Manor and it was definitely one of the easiest decisions we made! From the start they were transparent and so easy to work with. Monica was absolutely amazing and on top of everything! I a...
m not the most organized person and she went out of her way so many times to ensure that we had the best day ever and we truly did. I would recommend Riverdale Manor to everyone, from the coordinators and planners to the event staff and servers, everyone was so great and welcoming to all of our guests. Monica made sure our day was a breeze and made our dream become all that we could have wished for and more! We couldn't thank her enough!!!!
Reviewed On 10/01/2021 by Molly B
We got married at Riverdale September 2021 and it was perfect. The wedding was absolutely beautiful and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Maureen ran everything so smoothly and all the guests were in awe of how stunning the venue is...
and how delicious the food was. One of the reasons I picked this venue over others was because they had multiple ceremony location options indoor and outdoor that were just as beautiful. So although it rained on my wedding day and the ceremony was moved into the pavilion, it was still a gorgeous ceremony and I didn’t feel like I was compromising my ceremony! No matter where you get married on the property you will be satisfied and guests will fall in love. Definitely recommend this venue you won’t regret it.
Reviewed On 9/29/2021 by Amy H
10/10 recommend Riverdale Manor for your wedding venue! I recently got married on Sept. 3rd and Melanie and her team worked extremely hard to provide us with the most seamless, beautiful wedding! Every little detail was exactly what I hoped for...
and much more. Melanie was so great through out the process. She was very organized, knowledgeable and remained clam during the wedding. I loved the venue so much! Due to the flooding, we had to switch the plan B but I ended up loving it way better! I wish we could relive this day! Everything was amazing !
Reviewed On 9/21/2021 by Tiffany H
My Husband and I got married at Riverdale Manor in August 2021. Our wedding day was nothing short of amazing thanks to all the hard work the staff at Riverdale put in. During the planning process, our coordinator, Melanie, was responsive and ...
walked me through every step! Bless her heart for answering all of my millions of emails and making me feel like the it was bo big deal at all. Her constant and professional communication with me made planning a Covid wedding all that much easier. As for the venue, we ultimately chose Riverdale Manor because of how beautiful and well kept the venue was and the amazing Plan B option if it rained. They recently have built a new terrace and bar which we loved! I will recommend Riverdale Manor over and over again!
Reviewed On 9/19/2021 by Casey Y
Riverdale was the best choice for us. The layout of the venue is great for guests to go wherever they want to go (hang in the ballroom, dance in the pavilion, play backyard games). Our guests loved the venue. Melanie and the crew were absolutel...
y awesome helping us with everything. The crew even helped pack our stuff at the end of the night. I highly recommend Riverdale Manor for your special day.
Reviewed On 6/25/2021 by Laura H
Where to even begin? Riverdale Manor is utter perfection. Period. The second I stepped foot on the grounds, I knew it was meant to be our wedding venue. It's breathtakingly beautiful everywhere you look and at every time of day. The outdoor and...
indoor options are both to die for, which eases a lot of stress when talking about Plan B options if your first choice is to have your ceremony outdoors. The land has an endless amount of great photo spots that will give your photographers and videographers all kinds of fun things to work with. But those are all the highlights you'll learn very quickly after you visit. Let me tell you about some of the things you won't know until during or after your big day... 1) You and your guests will be OBSESSED with the food! You'll get a tiny hint of that at your tasting, but you will be blown away by how delicious every single thing is the day of. I wish I could have their halibut, bacon-wrapped shrimp and cake every day! 2) The staff are exceptional at what they do, and they are so sweet to your guests. (Danny in particular was amazing and so helpful!) 3) Every single detail you plan will be perfect. Be sure to soak it in! 4) Your coordinator will make sure your vendors have and know everything they need to to ensure your day is perfect. Maureen was our wedding coordinator, and I can't rave enough about her. She's incredibly detail-oriented and the most amazing thought partner. She'll not only bring your vision to life, but she'll help you refine it along the way. And the day of, she's handling it all so you can just be present and enjoy the day you worked so hard to create. We are BEYOND grateful for Maureen and her expertise -- if you have the honor of working with her, you truly have the best in the business (though I have no doubt every coordinator here is exceptional). Our day wouldn't have been the dream that it was without her. Riverdale will always hold the most special place in our hearts. We know you will love it endlessly, too!
Reviewed On 5/04/2021 by Alexis V
We just got married at Riverdale Manor on 4/24/2021 and it was AMAZING. Monica our coordinator was so good we can’t brag enough about everything. From the planning process to the day itself it all went smooth and everything fell right into plac...
e. Our friends and family raved over the food and the beautiful views the venue provides. If we could do it all over again we would. This venue and staff are exactly what you need for and amazing day !!
Reviewed On 4/20/2021 by Sabrina F
My husband and I can't believe the amount of detail and time everyone at Riverdale put into our special day. Our guests were beyond thrilled with all the service and the beauty of the venue.
Reviewed On 4/01/2021 by Meghan K
My husband and I are so happy we picked Riverdale Manor to have our wedding. It was truly the perfect day! Riverdale is beautiful inside and out. Our wedding was a day we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We worked with Melanie and she wa...
s amazing. So communicative and professional from start to finish! Thank you to everyone at Riverdale Manor!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Caitlin C
Riverdale Manor was a beautiful reception venue for our fall wedding! The new addition of the Garden Terrace, combined with the Pavilion was a perfect location to give our guests lots of outdoor space for cocktail house and dancing! We are stil...
l getting compliments on our gorgeous venue! Maureen was fantastic and very knowledgeable with all things wedding, and was so responsive via email. We could not have been more comfortable with all the special precautions and guidelines taken during our 2020 wedding.
Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by Megan H
We had such an amazing wedding! Trying to plan and prepare during the year of 2020 was not easy but Monica and the staff at Riverdale were very accommodating! We loved our day!
Reviewed On 10/17/2020 by Abby H
I can not say enough good things about Riverdale manor!! Monica and the staff at the venue were the most wonderful people to work with. Planning a wedding is super stressful (let alone during Covid) but Monica was there to help along the way. S...
he made our vision come true! The weather on the day of was pretty unpredictable so having the option of having it under the pavilion was so great! The food was also fantastic! All of our guests said so many good things about it. I would Recommend that everyone chooses Riverdale to get married at!! It truly exceeded our expectations!
Reviewed On 10/07/2020 by Jessica H
Riverdale Manor will always have a special place in our hearts. I would highly recommend for a wedding or any other event venue! Monica helped to make everything perfect for our wedding day, she was fantastic! She helped to make the planning...
a lot easier and made sure everything was running smoothly for the day of. I really loved the flexibility of having the ceremony either inside, under the pavilion or by the water. The food was excellent and they provide alot of flexibility to fit you & your guests needs.
Reviewed On 9/23/2020 by Leanne B
I cannot say enough about how amazing this venue is. They help with every detail from menu planning to decor placement. They are able to accommodate outdoor ceremony and coacktail hour with a contingency plan for rainwith absolutely STUNNING am...
biance! I loved working with Maureen and Sierra, our wedding was a dream come true!
Reviewed On 7/26/2020 by Brittany B
We originally chose Riverdale Manor because of its affordability and the overall WOW factor. Through the planning, we were more and more certain that we made the right choice. The menu tasting blew us away. The COVID hit and the support and pro...
fessionalism we received from Riverdale Manor was above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. The coordinators made the day go smoothly and took all of the stress off of us. They even packed up everything for us during the reception and helped us load it in our cars at the end of the night! Also- the portions were HUGE and NONE of our guests went home hungry. They all couldn't get over how beautiful the grounds were and delicious the food was. If we were to do it all over again, I wouldn't even think about booking another venue. I hope to attend some weddings at Riverdale just to relive the magical day they created for us! Check them out- you will NOT regret it!!
Reviewed On 7/20/2020 by Melissa E
Riverdale Manor was the perfect location for our picture perfect snowy winter wedding day! Our ceremony and reception were both held on the grounds and both were equally as beautiful. We worked with Melanie as our coordinator, who was extremely...
responsive in planning and answering any and all questions in the year leading up to our event and was instrumental in making the day seamless and stress free. We had so many compliments on the venue, service, and food. My husband and I went in with the expectation that not everything would go as we had planned on our big day, but our wedding day was absolutely perfect and we couldn't have asked for anything to be better or different. I look back on our big day with so much happiness and I hope that every bride gets to experience her wedding day the same way that I did at Riverdale Manor.
Reviewed On 7/18/2020 by Julianne F
We could not have been happier with booking our wedding and reception with Riverdale Manor. It is such a beautiful venue and the in house catering (Thyme and Seasons) provided amazing food. We had the privilege of working with Monica throughou...
t the entire experience. This was a destination wedding for us and Monica made it so easy and helped us plan out every detail to make it a perfect evening. The plan was to have the wedding on the lawn, but mother nature threw us a curveball the morning of the wedding with rain. Monica and her team quickly transformed the pavilion for a beautiful ceremony for our 125 guests and by the time we joined the cocktail hour it was already set up with the bar, photobooth, and speakers for outdoor dancing. It was a magical night and we would highly recommend Riverdale to anyone.
Reviewed On 3/02/2020 by Shannon R
We got married at Riverdale Manor and have absolutely zero complaints! The venue is gorgeous, the food is amazing, and the staff is friendly! Melanie was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was responsive with my endless questions and really...
helped my vision come to life. If you're considering Riverdale Manor, DO IT.
Reviewed On 1/28/2020 by Melissa A
I can't fully explain how lucky I feel that we found Riverdale Manor. They were an absolute dream to work with and made wedding planning so much less stressful. The venue was gorgeous, the food was amazing, and everything was perfect. Stop look...
ing for other venues and book Riverdale Manor right now!!!!
Reviewed On 12/31/2019 by Stacey R
We were just married at Riverdale in June. The day was truly perfect!! It exceeded all of our expectations. Several guests told us it was the best wedding they have ever attended. Everyone loved the food and commented on how professional and co...
urteous the staff was. We worked with wedding planner Monica and are so thankful. She responded promptly throughout the entire wedding planning process and was extremely knowledgeable and fun to work with. We were able to enjoy our day stress free knowing that she was taking care of everything. We had a blast at our wedding and would do it all over again if we could.
Reviewed On 12/19/2019 by Megan L
We chose Riverdale Manor because it is simply stunning all year round. We got married in late November. The grounds were beautiful for pictures and the indoor ceremony space was stunning. Riverdale takes the guessing out of wedding planning, wh...
ich to me as an absolute plus. They think of nearly everything, and they're precise on timing and execution. They're affordable and accommodating. The food is INCREDIBLE and the selection is huge. Thank you, Melanie, for all of your help!
Reviewed On 12/04/2019 by Ashley D
My husband & I got married in October, and it was absolutely beautiful! Melanie did SUCH a great job helping to get everything ready, including making sure the evening ran smoothly even if some of the scheduled things changed at the last minute...
. I wish our wedding could have lasted all weekend, because it is an amazing venue with amazing people in it! The outdoor/indoor space options were perfect for the fall season because it was a bit chilly. The ceremony was outside with the beautiful fall leaves and we moved inside for the reception. Melanie worked very well with the other vendors that came in and communicated with them leading up to the event. This helped us to only worry about enjoying our day and not worrying about the "behind-the-scenes" stuff. I will definitely be recommending Riverdale Manor to all of my friends and family because I can't wait to come back! Thank you to everyone at the venue that helped make our day perfect!
Reviewed On 11/12/2019 by Katelynn K
When my husband and I got engaged, right away we started researching venues. Riverdale was not on my list but we had numerous friends who suggested we check this place out. So glad we did! After leaving from our tour of Riverdale, my husband an...
d I looked at one another and knew we had found our venue. To start, Riverdale is absolutely stunning. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The farmhouse, ballroom and gazebo are the perfect combination of elegant and rustic. Another major reason we picked Riverdale was because of our “plan B”. We both wanted an outdoor wedding. Other venues we looked at did not really have a rain plan or if they did it wasn’t a very good one. At Riverdale that’s not the case at all. If you can’t get married on the grounds due to the weather, the gazebo is a perfect back up plan!! Monica was our coordinator during the whole process. I cannot say enough great things about her!! She was absolutely amazing to work with. She kept up on track with planning everything. She answered all our questions (even the annoying ones) and was always so great at responding quickly. Thanks to Monica I was not stressed at all leading up to wedding. I knew she would help make sure everything ran smoothly. Finally, our wedding day was a dream come true. Monica made sure everything stayed on course and on time which is such a relief. My husband and I were able to just enjoy ourselves all day/night. The food was seriously DELICIOUS (we still have guests telling us how great our food was). Everything was perfect! Honestly, Riverdale is one of a kind. If we could do it all over again we would choose this venue in a heartbeat!! We could never thank Monica and the staff enough for making our wedding so perfect!
Reviewed On 10/25/2019 by Kasey S
My husband & I cannot say enough about Riverdale. From our tour up to our wedding day, they were great to work with. Maureen was fantastic and made sure the day went smoothly. Our plan was to have the ceremony on the grass in front of the tree/...
creek but due to morning rain we went to plan B which was to have the ceremony under the pavilion. I was not disappointed of this decision as every where on the property is beautiful. If we had to do it all over again, we sure would pick Riverdale again! Many of our guests are still talking about the property !
Reviewed On 10/24/2019 by Erin O
Our March 1st, 2019 wedding at Riverdale Manor could not have been better! Monica worked with us for the past two years to make our vision come true. We loved how gorgeous the grounds were in all types of weather. It being early March we wanted...
a venue that could handle, sun, rain, or snow. It snowed the morning of our venue and the snow with all of the lighting was just gorgeous. We received so many compliments on the food, decor, and overall ambiance of the venue. We chose our photographers (Tony Gibble), transportation (Schultz), and officiant (Rev. Theresa) from their preferred vendors list and we loved each of them!! Our whole day was completely stress free all thanks to the staff at Riverdale Manor, Monica, and the amazing vendors they recommended!!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Amanda E
We had a wonderful experience with Riverdale Manor and with our coordinator, Melanie. She took care of the numerous big and small details throughout the wedding planning process to ensure that our wedding was a beautiful, enjoyable night for us...
and our guests. We couldn't believe that everything went so perfectly! You get a lot for your money at Riverdale Manor, which is not something I can say of the other venues we toured in the Lancaster and Philadelphia areas. While planning, I was all about simplicity, and having catering in-house and a wedding coordinator included in the package made planning much easier on us. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a beautiful, reasonably priced wedding location with great, professional service.
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Jessica S
Out Dream Venue My husband & I feel completely in love with this venue at 1st sight. Melanie was amazing! She made sure everything ran perfectly. The wedding was outside by the river and was stunning. The reception looked incredible and we did...
a lot ourselves so Melanie was fantastic helping to put last minute touches on things. The venue was the perfect size for our 140 guest list. Our guests raved about how gorgeous the reception hall and the grounds were, but also about how amazing all the food was. It was the most wonderful day and I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Jessica S
Out Dream Venue! Mu husband & I feel completely in love with this venue at 1st sight. Melanie was amazing! She made sure everything ran perfectly. The wedding was outside by the river and was stunning. The reception looked incredible and we di...
d a lot ourselves so Melanie was fantastic helping to put last minute touches on things. The venue was the perfect size for our 140 guest list. Our guests raved about how gorgeous the reception hall and the grounds were, but also about how amazing all the food was. It was the most wonderful day and I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Annie S
Monica, Linda, and the staff at Riverdale are absolutely top notch. I had a wonderful experience with everyone I encountered during the planning process and would not change one thing. I was told by several people how delicious the food was and...
how beautiful the venue is. Some even compared it to Magnolia, which for this Fixer Upper fan is the ultimate compliment!
Reviewed On 10/15/2019 by Melissa M
I cannot say enough about this venue. The staff, led by Monica were the friendliest, most efficient people ever! The preferred vendors are amazing and reasonable. The food was delicious and plentiful. You couldn’t get a more beautiful setting a...
nd convenient location. Exceptional all around. Oregon Dairy and Petals With Style were amazing as well.
Reviewed On 9/22/2019 by Shannon B
Monica had everything flowing perfectly and our wedding day was perfect. The photos you see just can't to the location justice. We visited on a whim and was blown away with the scenery and details that come included. The venue was affordable an...
d worth every penny. All of our guests lived the food and the idea of the three stations. (I'm very indecisive and hated when I went to a wedding with platted meals) All the food was delicious and we were able to take home any leftovers (thankfully we have a chest freezer to store most of it. I recommended budgeting for some cheap containers to portion out when you freeze because they only provided foil storage pans.)
Reviewed On 9/02/2019 by Cristina P
My husband and I got married there in April, and Riverdale Manor exceeded our expectation in every way! Monica was our wedding coordinator and she did an excellent job in keeping constant communication with us during the planning process and th...
rough out the wedding day. She was very organized and ensured that every detail was taken care of, which I greatly appreciated. She assisted with the pre-wedding setup and the guest raved with how beautiful the entire venue looked. I gave her a vision and she brought it to life. I could not thank her enough! The venue itself was breathtaking! I was hoping to use the outdoor grounds for the ceremony, unfortunately the grounds were wet from the day before, and they were unable to set up on the lawn, as such we had to use the pavilion. The pavilion was beautiful and it created a very intimate ceremony. The overall ambiance of the venue was breathtaking and we received so many compliments. The food was also delicious and a good serving size. The staff and bartenders were all extremely professional and kind to our guest. I would highly recommend this venue!! It was perfect!
Reviewed On 8/29/2019 by Lauren C
Riverdale is such a beautiful venue! I was personally drawn to Riverdale Manor because of the pavilion, it allowed us to be outside but covered if it were to rain. We loved working with our coordinator, Melanie! She really took the time and lis...
tened to our vision and our needs during the planning process. Everything ran very smoothly, I never even saw the workers transitioning everything in between the different parts of our ceremony and reception. When the night was over, the workers helped us take everything up to our cars so there really wasn't any stress the whole night!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Heather M
We just got married this past weekend and I cannot say enough positive things about this venue! It is absolutely beautiful as you can see from the photos, so there wasn't much I had to do in terms of decoration. Since they contract with a cater...
er (Thyme & Seasons), it eliminated a huge part of the search process for the wedding. The food was AMAZING. We worked with Maureen for most of the process and she was so incredibly competent and quick to respond to all questions/concerns. One of the other unique aspects about this venue is that there are so many different "settings" within the venue that allow all guests to have the experience they prefer at weddings. The grounds are considerably sized and right beside the river, so people have a lot of outdoor space to "wander." There is also a sizable patio area outside so if guests would like to be outside but want to sit and socialize, they will have that option as well. The pavilion can act as a dance floor (which we did - highly recommend doing!) but also a great cocktail area and/or ceremony space. There is also the main ballroom area for dinner/dancing, etc. The best part is that all these different "locations" are so close to each other so that no one feels isolated if they choose to take a break from the dancing or would prefer a more quiet setting to talk. Again - I can't recommend this venue enough! We heard such positive feedback from guests and the coordinating staff made everything so easy for us throughout the planning process. You will NOT regret going with RM!
Reviewed On 6/16/2019 by Rachel S
Riverdale Manor is THE BEST!!! Short version: the coordinators are great (yay Melanie!), they are organized, the ceremony & reception locations are beautiful, and the food is amazing. If you want a low-stress very organized and absolutely beaut...
iful wedding with amazing food, choose Riverdale Manor! More details: We visited so many different venues in Lancaster, PA and near the Philly area, and the customer service and quality of Riverdale cannot be matched. Melanie was our coordinator, and she made the process so easy and enjoyable. We love her! Anytime I got stressed about wedding plans, I just thought about how organized Riverdale is every step of the way, and it made me feel so reassured. Literally every detail was taken care of!!! We also really enjoyed working with a lot of the preferred vendors. Second, it is so beautiful! The grounds are gorgeous, the river is such a nice touch, the ballroom is perfect, and the pavilion is so cute. One of the main reasons I chose Riverdale is because of the Plan B option if we couldn't have our ceremony outside. Finally, the menu and food options are just incredible. I heard the food was good but after our wedding day and tasting, it really was some of the best food I've ever had.
Reviewed On 6/11/2019 by Lauren H
This is a great venue to work with. Monica, our wedding coordinator at the venue, was awesome to work with and responded quickly to any questions. The ceremony, cocktail hour and reception all went on without a hitch!
Reviewed On 5/18/2019 by Nicole r
My husband and I fell in love with Riverdale Manor the first time we laid eyes on it. Every experience we had with Riverdale and our coordinator Monica was fun, smooth, and delightful. Our wedding was out of our dreams. Our guests and our p...
hotographers said our food was the best they have ever had at a wedding. It rained on our wedding day and everyone said it didn't even matter, everything about it was still beautiful. Monica went above and beyond for us on our wedding day and set everything up amazingly without me even having to think about it. I will now try and convince all my friends to get married her so I can continue to go back for years to come.
Reviewed On 4/20/2019 by Serena B
I was married here one week ago and it was incredible. Monica was our wedding coordinator and did a great job of keeping the day running smoothly. We had all the appetizers we wanted and she made sure the whole day was on schedule. Her kind and...
relaxed nature helped both James and I feel at ease as well. Gorgeous venue too- with lots of outdoor space and gardens and a beautiful ballroom that simply doesn’t need much decorating with the natural light seeping through. The food was spectacular, the bartenders and staff kind. We loved our day and it would not have been made possible without this wonderful venue. I would recommend this to others, especially if you want your day to be gorgeous and fun. Thank you Riverdale Manor!
Reviewed On 1/08/2019 by Erika C
We had both our ceremony and reception at Riverdale Manor and we could not say enough good things about the venue. Maureen was organized, helpful, efficient and very friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests agreed. The ballroo...
m, pavilion and grounds are stunning. We had a winter wedding right before Christmas and the heaters all around the venue were very nice. Maureen and her staff were amazing. I would highly recommend this venue as we had the perfect experience with our wedding.
Reviewed On 12/13/2018 by Whitney D
We had the most amazing day and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we didn’t have anything to worry about!
Reviewed On 11/14/2018 by Colleen C
The venue is beautiful, the food was great too (at least what we got to eat of it). We were disappointed we couldn't use the grounds as much as we wanted with the rain this summer. They are very strict about certain things, so read over the det...
ails they send you carefully!
Reviewed On 11/06/2018 by Matt P
Riverdale Manor was a beautiful place to hold our wedding. We had our ceremony (and later dancing) in the pavilion, where the chandeliers, many twinkle lights, and view of the garden-like foliage outside made for a lovely atmosphere. The whol...
e property has a kind of whimsicality to it with the large old trees by the river, the colorful landscaping (in all seasons), the natural light shining through the french doors of the ballroom, and again many chandeliers and twinkle lights. We worked with Maureen Raezer, the owner of the property, as our wedding coordinator and we couldn't have had a better person to help coordinate the wedding. She has a ton of experience and is especially good at making sure things run smoothly the day of. She was also able to offer a lot of great suggestions during the planning process, which was very helpful for indecisive people like us. We received feedback from our pastor and vendors that Maureen was really great to work with. THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE! We decided to have three different food stations, and our guests just raved about everything they tried. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. We looked at a lot of wedding venues in Pennsylvania, and Riverdale Manor was our clear favorite (and the cheapest) so it was an easy decision, and we couldn't be happier with it.
Reviewed On 9/29/2018 by Tanya D
I highly recommend this catering team for your next event! We used them at Riverdale Manor for our wedding and were so impressed. The only complaint our guests had was there was so much they were so full!
Reviewed On 9/06/2018 by Mallory H
I can't say enough wonderful things about Riverdale Manor. What drew us to this venue was the gorgeous grounds and the rustic but comfortable vibe. What made us ultimately choose it was that it had an amazing plan B location for bad weather. We...
ended up using our plan B location, the pavilion, and it was perfect! Everything about the venue is beautiful and the staff is amazingly helpful. If you want to take a lot of the stress out of planning a wedding Riverdale Manor is the spot for you. Maureen basically took care of everything from picking linens to coordinating with our vendors. A lot of reviews say that Riverdale Manor has a lot of strict rules, but we didn't feel that way AT ALL! Maureen was so accommodating and even suggested things we never would have thought of. We have received so many compliments on the food and we had to kick our own guests out at the end of the night because they were having such a great time.
Reviewed On 8/06/2018 by Megan S
I had the best wedding day ever! Unfortunately, my vision of having my ceremony outside was quickly changed to the beautiful pavilion due to pour down rain. My coordinator changed over everything and was a huge help in our success. The e-mails ...
were a bit short and they are strict on all guidelines. We were told we had WAY too much alcohol and had to take some back that they wouldn't store for the reception. We ended up running out of certain alcohol so that was a little upsetting. All in all, a great day that I will never forget!
Reviewed On 7/12/2018 by Caitlyn F
Let me start off by saying, look no further. Our wedding was on June 3, 2018. My husband and I chose RM out of the five venues we looked at because of the beauty and history of it. Also, we had the whole entire facility to ourselves and did not...
have to share with another wedding party. This venue is AHHmazing! We received so many compliments throughout the night and still now we do. The food was on point and delicious. Our coordinator, Monica was professional, easy going, always there if we needed anything throughout the night. Monica took us through the whole entire process of planning our wedding with RM. We are out of town so all of our messages were through email and she answered back right away. Everything went smoothly and we couldn't be any happier with how everything went. The entire staff that night we would like to thank for making our day so magical and beautiful. If you are a Christmas lover like myself, we received a super cute ornament of RM which we cannot wait to put up on our Christmas tree this year! Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for everything! xoxo, Caitlyn & Cory Fox-Bednarski
Reviewed On 7/04/2018 by Kate K
Riverdale manor was the perfect venue for us. The space was beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of our guest could not stop complimenting how amazing it was. The staff was attentive and fun, and our wedding coordinator there helped us wi...
th everything staying well organized and understanding our vision perfectly.
Reviewed On 6/22/2018 by M B
We had our daughter’s wedding at Riverdale Manor on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in June. Our coordinator, Monica, was extremely helpful with every little detail from food choices, to ceremony flow and vendor follow ups. We didn’t have to d...
o a thing other than drop off our decor on rehearsal day. Everything was exquisite. The food was delicious staged into three different stations. Our guests raves about the dessert buffet which was heavenly with five choices. The venue was beautiful and easily accessed by our handicapped guests. At the end of the evening, Linda and Ashley ensured everything was gathered and packed for us. Including the food! Five stars and more for this very affordable venue.
Reviewed On 6/15/2018 by Kelly S
My husband and I got married at Riverdale Manor in May 2018 and we could not possibly be more happy with Riverdale Manor! We fell in love with Riverdale Manor upon our first visit. There are so many spaces to love - the covered pavilion and ...
breezeway, the indoor hall, the outdoor ceremony space by the river, the patio, and the farmhouse. We also loved Riverdale because it had an indoor ceremony option that we loved just as much (if not more) than the outdoor space! It had rained the entire week of our wedding, so the ceremony was in the covered pavilion. The space was so beautiful and intimate, the perfect ceremony. We had so many compliments from our guests on how much they loved the ceremony space and how it was unique to any wedding they had previously attended. Our coordinator, Monica, was so awesome! We worked with her from our very first visit. She was so on top of every little detail. She typically responded to any inquiry within 24 hours. She was there every step of the way to help us plan, and she attended the wedding to make sure everything ran smoothly. She and the Riverdale team also set up the room and put up all decorations so we didn't have to do anything the day of the wedding except enjoy the day! Strongly recommend Riverdale Manor to everyone!
Reviewed On 6/15/2018 by Heather L
My husband and I just got married last week at Riverdale Manor. This venue could not have been more perfect and beautiful. Monica, our coordinator was so awesome and helped alleviate any day of stress we had. She literally did everything! Every...
thing about our day was perfect - the cake and food were delicious, the venue itself, the ease of having someone put all your visions to life, the bride and groom suites, and so much more. If I had to go back and do it over, I wouldn't change a thing or our decision to get married here. I can't stop raving about this venue. All our wedding guests were complimenting how beautiful it was. I can't speak highly enough about Riverdale Manor!!!!!! Thanks again Monica!!!
Reviewed On 6/04/2018 by Katie P
Riverdale Manor was the perfect choice for our March wedding. The property was so beautiful and we knew we would have great options for our ceremony and reception no matter how the weather turned out. We worked with Maureen and we really apprec...
iated her depth of knowledge: she helped us make the right choices for our vendor team and generally to achieve our vision. Many of our guests commented both on how beautiful the venue is, but also how smoothly the whole evening ran. We had a great experience with Riverdale Manor and Maureen, and we really appreciated how easy she made our wedding planning process!
Reviewed On 6/03/2018 by Nicole P
Riverdale manor and their staff were amazing! Maureen was so helpful and made planning our wedding a breeze. The food delicious and the service was like none other. I would highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 5/25/2018 by Katie O
Riverdale was the only venue I went to see in person and I immediately fell in love with it, and I never once regretted my decision. One of my favorite things about this venue was that I loved every option for the ceremony location. That turned...
out to be really important because we ended up with our plan B ceremony due to weather and it was still absolutely beautiful, and the food is awesome! We worked with Monica and she was fabulous throughout the whole process. She was very very friendly, patient, extremely organized, and always answered questions promptly. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better venue or staff for our big day and we would definitely recommend Riverdale to anyone!!
Reviewed On 5/06/2018 by a member
My son and now daughter-in-law got married on April 28th at the Riverdale Manor, and it was nothing short of perfect. It was their dream come true and we loved seeing them smile all day long. They fell in love with this venue as soon as they...
saw it. It had many options as far as where to have the ceremony, but because the grounds were wet they had the ceremony in the pavilion. It worked out great. Their venue coordinator, Maureen, could not have been anymore perfect! She listened to them, understood their vision, and worked with them to get what they wanted! The food was unique and delicious! We received so many compliments regarding how amazing the food tasted, and their menu is endless! They had about 180 people attend, and it was very comfortable inside the reception! We are thrilled that they found this place and worked with Maureen! Also should say that the pricing was very reasonable. You won't go wrong with anything you select! The wedding day itself ran extremely smooth! There were a few hiccups, but nothing that wasn't handled quickly, (and nothing was the venue's fault). Maureen laid out a beautiful reception for them, and just knew how to properly place all of their decorations! She also worked so well with their vendors and welcomed them so well! We heard so many compliments! Thank you Maureen and Riverdale Manor!
Reviewed On 4/26/2018 by lauren r
We wanted a Rustic wedding and toured many Barn venues in Lancaster County and found that the rental fees alone were astronomical . So when we toured Riverdale Manor and found out the costs we were thrilled to be able to have the wedding that ...
we had always wanted within our budget. We had both our wedding and reception at Riverdale Manor this past April and it was stunningly beautiful! We had a lot of fun during the planning process...Maureen handled all of the details and had great suggestions as well. The food was truly restaurant quality and the staff were incredibly professional. At the end of the event they even packed everything up for us. We have had so many compliments from our guests about how fantastic our wedding was.....do not hesitate book Riverdale Manor for your wedding.
Reviewed On 4/21/2018 by Mary K
My husband and I chose Riverdale Manor based on the reviews touting their professionalism. It was also a very convenient location for us, as the majority of our guests were from out of town. If you are someone who enjoys a highly organized, t...
ightly-run operation, Riverdale is the place for you. It certainly was the place for me. Wedding planning is stressful, but working with Katie, our assigned coordinator, was an absolute dream. I could not have even imagined how helpful she would be until we got closer to the event. Any time I had a question, no matter how big or small, Katie would always respond to my emails in a timely manner with the exact information I needed. We had originally planned an outdoor ceremony, but due to ongoing moisture on the grounds, a ceremony in the pavilion was recommended. This was actually a blessing in disguise, because it was so intimate and gorgeous. The staff at Riverdale Manor were discrete and professional. They made our day smooth and perfect. The catering brand is Thyme and Seasons, and their food is gorgeous and delicious. I am still getting so many compliments on the food. The staff even encouraged us to sit down and eat our meals- who else would do that?! My only caution is to watch your budget closely- we ended up going over quite a bit based on my initial estimate. I do feel that the itemized pricing can be a bit confusing. We were able to justify the extra cost based on the extreme value we received from working with Katie.
Reviewed On 4/11/2018 by Brittany A
My husband and I just had our fairytale wedding at Riverdale Manor. Everyone agrees it was the wedding of the year. The food was amazing, staff was so helpful, and our coordinator Monica was Amazing and so helpful in pulling all of the small de...
tails of the day together. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone getting married. Thanks to Riverdale Manor, it was the best day of my life!
Reviewed On 3/14/2018 by Mandee H
My husband and I had our reception at Riverdale 11/18/17 - it rained all day but the day was nothing short of perfection! Maureen and her staff run a tight ship which makes everything run so smoothly! We had our ceremony in a church - so we wer...
e only at Riverdale for cocktail hour and reception. We were adamant about having an awesome cocktail hour so we went heavier on the passed and stationed hors d'oeuvres. The entrees were kept simple and I think (at least from what I was told by guests) it was very well received. This was probably the most overwhelming part of the planning since everything is a la carte and you have to piece your menu together. Maureen does an excellent job with suggestions to make it easier but it is a lot of info to digest at first. Listen to Maureen when she suggests how much alcohol to purchase - we went to the total wine and were told a much high quantity by their staff. Surprise, surprise when we had to return all of the extra we purchased. Splurge for the linens! I read that those details are unseen, but it really pulled our entire look together! The staff is very friendly, responsive and SUPER helpful with anything we needed. If you are on the fence about choosing a venue - pick this one. You wont be disappointed and your day will be beautiful!
Reviewed On 1/16/2018 by Kia T
Let me just start by saying, initially, I was really turned off by the business-like attitude of the staff at the Riverdale Manor. Wedding days are a big deal to people and you really want them to have a personal touch to them. However, I think...
the business part is the very thing that made our wedding day so amazing. Everything went so smoothly and I really didn't have to worry about anything, which is all a bride ever dreams of. We had the pleasure of working with Monica. She was sweet, easy going, and had a good sense of humor! I thought we were going to have to select family members or close friends to set up all the decorations, but nope! Riverdale Manor did it all! All we did was deliver all the items and they did the decorating. I was super impressed. The food was delicious and our guests raved about it! I was disappointed we couldn't taste the appetizers, but all worked out well! At the end of the night, the staff helped pack up our decorations and leftover food and put it in the car. I never imagined my wedding day would be so stress-free. I would highly recommend the Riverdale Manor for anyone considering any event here (especially a wedding)!
Reviewed On 12/31/2017 by Linda T
I, apparently was a very calm bride! How could I NOT be with such amazing vendors and the most perfect venue for us. The entire staff was organized and professional to help plan for the wedding, and they were wonderful the day of! I couldn’t h...
ave made a better choice for a wedding venue. Thank you Riverdale Manor for our perfect wedding day! My family members and guests still compliment on how beautiful the grounds were for our July 2017 wedding. Also, I cannot believe Riverdale Manor is less than 2 miles from my childhood home and elementary school...what a hidden gem!
Reviewed On 12/17/2017 by Alexander P
My wife and I just got married here in October 2017 and this place was PERFECT! We planned our wedding from Seattle, WA and our coordinator, Monica, was the perfect combination of professional and fun for helping us every step of the way. She h...
as no problems planning most of the wedding over email, and provided us will all of the tools and info so that is was easy to do so. She was open to every idea we had, and provided spot-on suggestions for the pieces we were unsure about. As for the venue, the grounds are beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is fantastic! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day :)
Reviewed On 12/11/2017 by Krista V
I don't even know where to begin for this review! Absolutely everything - the location, the food, the service, etc. was perfect!! From the start, Monica was so welcoming and we thought the venue was so beautiful. Monica helped us every step ...
of the way, any question we had about almost anything we knew we could ask Monica and she quickly responded with an answer, and she never steered us wrong. As the time of the wedding approached, I started to panic a little thinking we had so many things to do, and she was there to let me know everything was in order and being handled, and again, she was right. The rehearsal and the day of was absolutely perfect. The venue was warm, inviting, and for a December wedding it gave the intimate feel of a family Christmas party. We received so many compliments on the venue, the food, and the staff. Several guests mentioned that it was the most beautiful venue they've been to. There were so many little details that they took care of that just made the night amazing, and I cannot say enough how wonderful everything was. It was the most amazing place to begin a marriage!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Kelly S
Riverdale Manor was such a wonderful place to get married! We worked with Monica throughout the whole process and she made things so easy for my as my coordinator. The day of our wedding, I didn't have to lift a finger and everything was in pla...
ce and exactly how I wanted it to be. The food, coordinator, and the grounds were all perfect. Definitely worth all the money we put into our wedding to have such a perfect day!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Jennifer d
We had our daughters wedding at Riverdale Manor this past Summer and it was fantastic. The food was exceptional, the venue was gorgeous and the staff incredible. Maureen was our coordinator and she was quick to respond and kept us all clam an...
d on track. Thank you Riverdale Manor
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Erin L
This venue is absolutely amazing! Maureen is fantastic, and made the entire process of planning the day infinitely less stressful! The venue itself is gorgeous, the staff are friendly and accommodating. I can’t say enough good things about Rive...
rdale!
Reviewed On 10/22/2017 by Jaclyn W
My husband and I just had our wedding at Riverdale this past weekend and could not be happier with how everything turned out. From the first meeting, Maureen was extremely helpful with the entire planning process. Throughout our wedding day, s...
he made sure everything ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed. The staff did an amazing job setting up and giving us the wedding of our dreams. So many of our friends and family members commented on how stunning Riverdale was and how delicious the food was and we couldn’t agree more! We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the venue, the food, and the staff.
Reviewed On 10/22/2017 by Erin T
If you’re on the fence about booking with Riverdale Manor - do it! Maureen and her staff are nothing short of amazing and truly made our day perfect for us! I received so many compliments from our guests on what a beautiful venue it is. We had ...
our ceremony at Riverdale as well by the Sycamore tree with dancing in the pavilion after dinner in the ballroom. It was such a great option to be able to have such a huge “dance floor” because it was packed all night and made it stand out from other wedding venues. I also love how cool our pictures came out with the Pavilion lighting! The food was delicious and I received many compliments on how tasty and perfectly cooked the filet was. All of the staff was professional and top notch. We also selected our vendors based on Riverdale Manor’s preferred vendor list and were so glad we did! After meeting Maureen for the first time, I instantly trusted her opinion and knew she wouldn’t put anyone on that list that didn’t meet or exceed her expectations. I truly can’t recommend Riverdale Manor enough!
Reviewed On 10/21/2017 by Julia B
My wife and I just got married at Riverdale Manor and it was everything we had ever hoped for our wedding. This is hands-down the best wedding venue in eastern Pennsylvania. The grounds are beautiful with numerous ceremony sites, all with a v...
iew and sounds of the Conestoga River in the background. It rained the night before our wedding so we had the ceremony in their outdoor pavilion, which easily accommodated all our guests and decor. They've got the pavilion, trees around the grounds, the ballroom all wrapped in little white lights like Christmas which looks great night and day. Every single guest told us how beautiful and unique the venue was. Their ballroom for receptions has huge glass doors around two walls that open up to a patio and the pavilion, which makes for great natural lighting and lots of fresh air. Our guests alternated between dancing inside and sitting on benches outside where our bar was set up. Their on-site catering company, Thyme and Seasons, was just perfect as well. The food tasted even better on the night of our wedding than the tasting we had months before. We had prime rib and roast turkey that were both cooked to perfection and served with the most delicious sauces on the side (I really wish I could get the recipe for the orange sauce and the horseradish sauce). We also had a kebab station, which they set up just outside the ballroom and grilled fresh kebabs throughout dinner service. Our stations were kept well stocked and manned by the most friendly staff. I've been to many weddings where you get one little piece of meat and some veggies and go home hungry. Not at Riverdale. It was like an all-you-can-eat buffet of upscale restaurant food, which was amazing. Everyone got up for seconds at least! Riverdale's staff was also excellent. Katie coordinated our wedding and answered every question we had for months on end. She was there to set up our decor the morning of our wedding so that everything was already done for us before we even arrived to prepare for the ceremony. Her assistant and the rest of the serving staff were constantly available and making sure everyone had what they needed and had a great time. One of the serving staff also spent the night giving special attention to me and my wife, bringing us drinks and food during the onslaught of guests visiting with us that kept us from getting things ourselves. When my wife started to overheat in her wedding dress after dancing for hours, the same server noticed immediately and brought her a rag soaked in freezing cold water and some ice water which we appreciated so much! Go ahead and check out the other wedding venues in the area, but don't forget to visit Riverdale Manor. Once you do you'll know it's the right place just as we did as soon as we got there. We had our perfect wedding thanks to this place and the people that work there and we'll remember that forever!
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by McKenzie S
I just got married on Sept 29th. Words can't even describe how amazing Riverdale was. I was a very hands on bride and was very picky with how I wanted everything. Maureen and her team did everything I wanted and more. I did not have to worry ab...
out a thing during the wedding. While I was busy saying HI to all my guest Maureen got a plate of food for me and left it at my table. At first it may seems as thought they have a lot of rules and are strict with them but it is al for a good reason and really doesn't hinder the day at all. The food is amazing. I have gotten so many good comments about it. Also the bartender were so fun and nice. It was a day I will never forget truly because of Riverdale. Look no further, this is your place!!!
Reviewed On 10/18/2017 by Melissa D
We were married on 9/4/17 at Riverdale. The moment I saw Riverdale, I fell in love. It is the most magical wedding venue I've ever seen. The staff is wonderful, warming, and extremely helpful. Monica personally walked me through every step of t...
he process and was so great with all of my questions. I'd repeat our wedding day over and over again, because everything was perfect! We've heard so many compliments from our guests about the venue, food, etc. I'd give them more than 5 stars if I was allowed, definitely a top notch wedding venue.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Mark P
Riverdale Manor was absolutely fantastic. All of our guests complemented us on what a beautiful wedding it was. There's a lot of outdoor space. The dance floor was great. The staff was incredibly helpful and very nice. And the food was ama...
zing. It was a truly marvelous experience getting married at Riverdale Manor.
Reviewed On 10/17/2017 by Hayley S
Riverdale Manor is the perfect place to have a wedding. We got married in early September along the river and the ceremony view was absolutely breathtaking. We had dinner in the beautiful ballroom and it is so magical. The high ceilings, chande...
liers and big round tables make for such a romantic atmosphere. We danced all night under the grand chandeliers in the pavilion - we had complements all night of the beautiful venue. The staff was so professional, the food was devine, the landscaping and venue was so perfect. I wouldn’t change a thing. Maureen is so great, she kept everything organized and running smoothly. We could not have done it without her. We can not thank Maureen and Riverdale Manor enough for the best day of our lives. We had such a fairytale wedding
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Kim K
My daughter got married at Riverdale Manor on June 3, 2017, and everything was perfection from the day we signed the contract to the day of the wedding. The Lancaster, PA setting is idyllic, on the banks of the Conestoga River, but the service ...
and food at Riverdale Manor is just as wonderful. Riverdale Manor staff helped every step of the way, always helpful and making suggestions without ignoring our personal wish list and desires. Riverdale Manor maintains a robust vendor list that makes planning les stressful. The venue also is close to nice hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions for out-of-town guests. On the day of the event, it as if you have hired a meeting planner and attention is given to every single detail including helping to bustle a wedding gown train. Many guests commented to my husband and me that the event was very special and beautifully done. We feel very fortunate that we found the wonderful Riverdale Manor and could not have been happier!
Reviewed On 9/29/2017 by Blayre M
I cannot say enough great things about Riverdale and their staff there! We got married on September 17th, 2017, and everything was executed flawlessly, from the start to the finish. Our coordinator, Katie, has worked almost every position at Ri...
verdale, so she definitely knew her stuff, and was very quick at responding and guiding us through the planning process. On your wedding day, the grounds at Riverdale are yours to use to create your dream space, and your event is their sole focus that day, which is something that really appealed to us. While they do have specific guidelines and rules, if you think about all of the things you CAN do with the space, rather than the restrictions and the things you CAN'T do, you will be able to create your vision easily! My husband and I both work in the hospitality industry, so the guest experience and the food were extremely important elements of our day. Katie and the Thyme and Seasons staff absolutely nailed everything! The food at our tasting was wonderful, and I really thought that I should savor that experience, since most people will tell you that they never get to eat at their wedding, but I was in for a surprise. On the day of our wedding, not only did I get to actually sit and eat everything that was prepared, but the food was actually even BETTER than it was at the tasting (and let me tell you, the tasting food was awesome-!). Bravo T&S- we had a lot of chefs, foodies, and hospitality gurus at our wedding, and everything was perfection. When it came to the reception decor, I definitely had a lot of special touches planned, including a staged escort card table, selfie station with tons of props, and a memory table with family heirlooms. I gave Katie a list of where everything went, and she didn't even blink an eye- everything was set up perfectly with no issues, and if anything came up, it was immediately rectified with clear communication, and lots of assurancethat everything would be taken care of. The ceremony and reception timeline ran seamlessly, thanks to Katie and her assistant, and we had PLENTY of time to eat, dance, mingle, and truly ENJOY our day- it was so so awesome to not have to worry about a single thing! At the end of the evening, the Riverdale staff packed everything up for us just as carefully as it was delivered and helped my parents pack it in their car. All of the bartenders, service staff, runners, bussers, and clean up crew were polite, friendly, attentive, and did everything possible to keep us happy! For brides considering Riverdale- this place runs like an oiled machine. They have very specific vendors and staff that work with them every weekend, and know the drill- so trust them and use their experience to your advantage. Do consider a venue like this that has high standards set for the level of hospitality they provide. You may think that they are being too strict or limiting, but in the end, your guests will really notice the difference! You don't need the 20inch sparklers anyway- trust me ;) To finish, we have to send a HUGE thank you to Katie- you are wonderful and great at what you do. Thank you for being patient and open to our suggestions, constant e-mails, and for working with your staff to pull off the best event EVER. <3
Reviewed On 9/29/2017 by Katlin M
I recently got married at Riverdale Manor on July 3rd, 2017 and our day couldn’t have been more perfect. We worked with Maureen Raezer who made the planning process easy, stress-free, and fun! I would highly recommend Riverdale Manor to anyone ...
who is looking for a venue that will take care of you and make sure everything is planned out. As a bride, it was amazing to not worry about the little details – the staff at Riverdale took care of setting everything up and making sure the day ran smoothly. Our guests who attended the wedding could not stop complimenting us on the venue we selected. The food was also a major hit! Guests loved the quality of the food and appreciated that the food was delivered to each table at the same time, no tables were left waiting (even if they were sitting at a higher table number). On top of everything else, Riverdale also provides multiple locations to get married (indoors and outdoors). Luckily we had amazing weather and we were able to get married outside by the river, but if there would have been rain… their indoor location at the gazebo is just as beautiful! Thank you Riverdale Manor for providing my husband and I with a day that we will never forget!
Reviewed On 8/31/2017 by Juli D
We cannot say enough amazing things. It was absolutely beautiful, simple to plan, and the staff was incredible! Monica, our wedding coordinator was quick to respond to any questions during the planning, helped us think of ideas that we weren't ...
sure of, and was truly remarkable on the wedding day. She even helped my bridesmaids bustle my dress!! Our bridal and groom suite were set up adorably for us upon arrival. The rest of the staff was also wonderful. So many people offered to get a plate or drink for me while I was greeting and talking with guests. They just put in a lot of the simple details that are often overlooked, but very appreciated.
Reviewed On 8/27/2017 by Lindsey W
Riverdale Manor was the only venue my (now) husband and I visited and we could not be happier that we chose this venue! From day one Monica, one of the in house coordinators, was very detailed and organized in providing us with information and ...
suggestions. She was always very prompt in her email responses and graciously answered my (many) emails/questions. The food is also AMAZING. Our guests still comment to us how great the food was and how beautiful the venue as a whole was. Monica made sure we were following our timeline and was attentive to each logistical detail, which allowed us as a couple (and our families) to be fully present and not worry about what's coming next, where we need to be, etc. I will say though, there were a few logistical elements that made things feel a bit tight in our timeline and a few other guidelines that we didn't catch initially in our contract, however this did not take away from the day or the process leading up to the day! You will not regret choosing Riverdale Manor as your wedding venue :) It is such a beautiful backdrop for photos and the reception area and patio allow guests to mingle as they please. We could not be more pleased with our experience and wedding day!
Reviewed On 8/22/2017 by Leah G
My husband and I got married here on 8/12/17 and it was absolute perfection. Everything ran so smooth due to the amazing staff and how close they work with their preferred vendors. Guests were raving about the venue and the food. We were in l...
ove with the venue from the first time we visited and fell even more involve the day of when we saw the way everything came together.
Reviewed On 7/19/2017 by Megan M
Riverdale was the perfect choice for my husband and I. It is beautiful and has so many options of what to do with it. Monica was amazing from start to finish. She was prompt in responding to emails and answering any questions and eased our mind...
s throughout the entire planning process. She also did an incredible job placing all of my special touches throughout the venue. All of our guests loved the venue as well and kept asking how I found it because it was an incredible evening that was unique! It was the most perfect day and ran so smoothly because of their wonderful staff. Couldn't recommend Riverdale Manor more!
Reviewed On 7/10/2017 by Meagan J
I just got married at Riverdale on July 9, 2017. I knew I wanted to get married here from the minute I saw this place. The grounds are gorgeous and well kept. The wedding planners are so well organized and extremely helpful! The food is incredi...
ble. I can't say enough about this amazing venue. I will never forget my special day! Thank you!
Reviewed On 6/26/2017 by Jessica C
Monica and her staff were wonderful from our first visit to our big day! They took care of everything (things we thought of and even things we didn't) and did it with ease. My family and I were able to live in the moment and not worry about a t...
hing. We got so many compliments from guests about the beauty of the venue and the food. The desserts were out of this world! We would highly recommend Riverdale Manor.
Reviewed On 6/20/2017 by Katie Q
Riverdale Manor was everything I wanted in a wedding venue and more! The grounds are absolutely gorgeous and very spacious. The food by Thyme and Season was delicious - our guests said it was the best wedding food the had. The best part of Rive...
rdale was the wedding coordinator, Monica. We live six hours away from Lancaster and she made it so easy to plan everything. She was just a short email away and always responded quickly. I couldn't recommend Riverdale more highly!
Reviewed On 6/15/2017 by Emma E
This venue provided everything we hoped for. They were experts and helped guide the planning process. We had peace of mind knowing we were the the only event happening that day and had the option of a backup plan in case of bad weather. The onl...
y thing I would change is allowing more freedom to play with set up and flow. My fiancé and I had different ideas for decorations and entrances and they weren't always flexible with that.
Reviewed On 5/29/2017 by Jason J
Overall I would say we had a good experience with Riverdale and we are happy we chose them as our ceremony and reception venue. Be aware that Riverdale requires you to use their caterer Thyme and Seasons (Review on The Knot). We worked with Mau...
reen (owner) as our event coordinator. She facilitated our many planning meetings and helped make some recommendations. Maureen was usually fairly quick to reply, but did not always answer all of the questions we had asked right away or make the adjustments to our invoice as requested. Stick to emails that are short and to the point and you should be fine! We really liked that Maureen was no-nonsense and to the point, however she can come off as a bit abrasive. Her assistant Linda was also present for the entire event (Maureen left after cake cutting) and everything went off without a hitch. Linda was very attentive to any questions or needs we had the rest of the evening. There are several options for where you can have your ceremony on the grounds, our "Plan A" was to use the site with the sycamore tree, but a huge reason why we chose Riverdale, was because their rain back-up site is the beautiful pavilion. We knew rain or shine we would be happy with the ceremony location. Luckily the weather was beautiful and we were able to have the ceremony on the grounds where we had planned! The grounds are beautifully manicured and made for some stunning pictures. The venue does have a lot of restrictions and policies, but we were able to work fine within their guidelines. They can be overwhelming at the start, but they were clearly created for a reason. The bridal and grooms suites were very clean, bridal suite is newly renovated, but the groom suite got quite hot in the sun of the day. Clean up was a breeze as the staff quickly packed up all our belongings and decorations and helped transport them to the cars as we directed. All-in-all the day went very smoothly and we were able to enjoy our wedding without having any worries!
Reviewed On 5/22/2017 by Lindsey A
Worst Wedding Venue! I would not recommend it to anyone! Would give 0 stars if I could. The wedding coordinators were horrible. So intrusive, rude and demanding. They loved telling me no for EVERYTHING. When I think back to my wedding, I was ru...
shed and rebuked by them constantly. The one even told me, the wedding is going to start without you-the bride. They rushed photos, did not accommodate us AT ALL and made a point to make sure we didn't get what we want. Go somewhere else, even a wedding in the park would have been 100X better than having it here. Not worth it. The coordinator Katie ruined our photos by rushing them and being in most of them glaring at us. SHOULD NOT BE RECOMMENDED BY THE KNOT.
Reviewed On 5/21/2017 by Amanda N
Absolutely gorgeous venue, delicious food, and Maureen was great helping to plan every detail to perfection!! Amazing locations for pictures and the overal atmosphere and feel of the place is so beautiful and romantic! We had the most perfect c...
eremony in the pavilion and had so much fun at our reception in the ballroom! All our guests loved the venue as well!
Reviewed On 4/25/2017 by Jenna G
My husband and I just got married on April 7th at the Riverdale Manor, and let me tell you, it was a dream come true! We immediately fell in love with this versatile venue. It had so many options as far as where to have the ceremony, how to l...
ay out the land, etc. We got married Catholic and out of our Diocese, and somehow, some way, we had our Priest come from out of town to marry us at the Riverdale Manor! It was a Catholic Service, but not Catholic mass, and was just incredible! Our venue coordinator, Maureen, could not have been anymore perfect! She listened to me, saw my vision, and worked with me to get what I wanted! It was a different kind of planning with her because of the Catholic ceremony, but she was just so accommodating! The food at this place was also to die for! I received so many compliments regarding how amazing the food tasted, and their menu is endless! We had about 160 people attend, and it was very comfortable inside the reception! I am so thrilled to have found this place and worked with Maureen! I would also say that for the elegance of this place, and how versatile it was, the pricing was very reasonable. It was a little out of our budget, but the menu is very flexible to keep you within your budget, and based on our food, you can't go wrong with anything they cook! The wedding day itself ran extremely smooth! There weren't any bumps on the venues end, and Maureen laid out a beautiful reception for me, and just knew how to properly place all of my decorations! She also worked so well with my vendors and welcomed them so well! I was in love! Thank you Maureen and Riverdale Manor!
Reviewed On 4/06/2017 by Lara V
While there were many guidelines to follow, overall they made sure our wedding day ran smoothly and everything happened then way we had planned. The in-house catering is excellent!

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