Scenic Views and Amazing Cuisine
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Riverfront Events, located on the heart of the Christina River, features a large outdoor ceremony space, as well as overnight accommodations at the attached Hyatt Place. The Big Fish Restaurant Group brings its award-winning cuisine and culture of hospitality into this new event location. Our mission is to provide a seamless experience and to leave a lasting impression on you and your guests for years to come.
Looking for convenience in a beautiful location with great food, professional staff and modern design? Look no further than Riverfront Events!
+6 years in business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
$750
Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Apr-Jun and Sept-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Reviews
4.8
out of 5.023 reviews
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Riverfront Events has received glowing reviews for its exceptional service, stunning views, delicious food, and seamless event planning. Event Manager Yassmin, Event Coordinators Tina and Val, and their team are highly praised for going above and beyond to ensure flawless weddings with a stress-free experience. Guests have raved about the amazing food, gorgeous location, and the professional and attentive staff. The venue is highly recommended for any event due to its modern space, delicious food, incredible hospitality, and outstanding execution from start to finish.Review photos
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Tori W
5.0
12/19/2024
Our wedding was everything we dreamed of! The venue was stunning, with breathtaking views and a beautiful setup that created the perfect atmosphere. The team was exceptional—Event Manager Yassmin and Event Coordinators Tina and Val went above and beyond to make sure every detail was flawless. They were professional, attentive, and made the entire day completely stress-free. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the amazing food and gorgeous location. We’re so grateful for the unforgettable experience they provided and highly recommend them to anyone planning their big day!
Alissa C
5.0
12/05/2024
We had the absolute perfect wedding here!! Everything was handled great and exceeded our expectations. Yassmin, Val, and the rest of the team did an amazing job at answering all of our requests and making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. We would definitely book another event here and recommend all of our friends. They made our special day so perfect and flawless.
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Kevin O
5.0
12/05/2024
Riverfront Events was absolutely incredible - their team is amazing and they made our wedding day very special.
Kayla S
5.0
12/05/2024
Where do I even start? Riverfront Events is, without a doubt, the best event planning company I’ve ever worked with. Yassmin, Madisyn, and their incredible team went above and beyond to make our wedding day smooth, stunning, and the best day of our lives. They took all the stress off our shoulders and made everything so much fun. I can’t say enough good things about them. Our guests still tell us how great the food was!
Janel O
4.0
12/04/2024
I got married at Riverfront Events in October 2024. All in all, I would give the total experience a 4 out of 5 stars.
Pros: Beautiful location, great ambiance, excellent food, nice hotel rooms, made for great photos, server and bartender staff were great, my guests were happy
Cons: A lack of communication between hotel & event staff, only 1 person to person meeting for wedding, phone calls not returned, everything was handled by email which lead to misunderstandings
Sophie F
5.0
12/10/2023
I hosted my sorority's date night here and I would highly recommend this venue! This was one of the first events I have planned and the staff made the process very easy! They always got back to me promptly and checked in with me periodically to make sure we were on the same page with food, decor, and other vendors. We had a transportation issue the day of and the staff was very understanding of our delays. I would recommend this venue for any event you might be hosting!
Jennifer T
5.0
11/21/2023
Riverfront Events was both professional and efficient! As we hosted our annual fundraising event at the location, many of our guests were impressed with the modern space, the delicious food and the incredible hospitality! Working with the staff was incredibly easy and lifted the huge burden of throwing a large event! Great job!!!!
Rachel C
5.0
11/16/2023
My husband and I used Riverfront Events for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The staff was very attentive to our needs throughout the day. There was a bridal attendant who made sure my husband and I had appetizers and drinks during cocktail hour and the reception. Many guests commented on the high quality of the food. The outdoor area for our ceremony was lovely! The staff was very hands-on to ensure our day flowed smoothly.
Tina M
3.0
11/12/2023
I attended a wedding here, and while I was impressed by the beautiful and delicious brunch appetizers, I was disappointed to hear a staff member audibly refer to other guests and me as "seagulls" twice while she was setting up the dessert table! Unlike a seagull, I was standing a respectful distance away, admiring her work. I didn't especially want dessert after having been fed so well all afternoon. But even if I had, the staff member's attitude was out of line with that of our generous wedding hosts. If the staff didn't want guests mingling in the area where they were setting up dessert, they could have structured the space or timing differently...or just asked us nicely to move! So, if you're considering this venue, you might want to have a conversation about professionalism.
TeeAira F
5.0
7/11/2023
This by far was thee best experience we’ve had! We had our reception at Riverfront Events and the team was beyond helpful, catering to our needs as well as our guests! We really do recommend this place. It’s a beautiful venue, with great views and great food! I’m still overjoyed about our experience! If I could rate this 10 stars I would!
Jamie J
5.0
6/15/2023
Amazing waterfront venue. From start to finish they made the planning of our wedding a breeze. The staff is so nice, sweet, and extremely helpful. My event manager and coordinator Val & Yassim are amazing. My day of wedding bridal attendant and greeter Charlean & Tina was great. They helped my anxiety go down and everything was so smooth the day of. The staff brought my vision to life I just wanted simple but elegant. The food and drinks was amazing everyone enjoyed it. Thank you Chef Michael for making everything so delicious. I definitely recommend everyone have there wedding here it’s worth every penny we spent.
Megan E
5.0
6/13/2023
From start to finish working with the team at Riverfront Events was absolutely flawless. We booked in late 2021 for our 2023 wedding; Yassmin and her amazing team were with us every step of the way. The easiest part was the actual event. As the bride I worried about absolutely nothing. They handled everything so well and my guests and family were blown away. Thank you again for your phenomenal work, we will be recommending Riverfront to everyone!
anonymous u
5.0
3/25/2023
We cannot recommend Riverfront Events highly enough. All of our guests continue to comment it was by far the best wedding they’ve ever attended. They loved how everything seamlessly flowed throughout the night from indoor ceremony in part of the ballroom, cocktail hour right outside the ceremony space, and then back into the ballroom for the reception. The food during cocktail hour was amazing. The appetizers just kept coming and the stations were beautifully set. Dinner was served hot for every guest and the sundae bar was the biggest hit of the night. The bar and wait staff were very courteous. Val, Yassmin, and Kelli made sure everything was taken care of so we could enjoy our special day. Our family can’t wait until the next event we can go to at Riverfront Events.
Shelby H
5.0
3/13/2023
This venue made every single one of our wedding dreams come true! Yassmin and Val both went above and beyond to make our day epic!
From allowing us to do stations for dinner (including a Puerto Rican station with recipes from my husbands family) to surprising us with 4 different kinds of churros which our guests are still talking about! They also allowed us to do a margarita machine for our signature drink! Multiple guests came up to us and told us it was the best wedding food they had ever had !
The venue is also attached to the beautiful hyatt! The hotel and staff also take this venue to the next level every single employee rolled out the red carpet for myself and the guests that traveled to come to our wedding and don’t get me started on the huge bridal suite that was stocked with my favorite drinks and snacks!
If you’re thinking of booking this venue I truly can’t express into words how much I recommend it just ask my husband and I or any one of our guests!
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Cynthia H
4.0
5/27/2022
They seemed insensitive at times. We felt rushed after the wedding. The weather was not favorable and we needed to take inside photos. We went back to the ballroom to take pictures and Yassmin was very rude to the wedding party and photographer. There were inconsistencies with submitting the invoice, errors with payment notification. I hadca meeting with Tori along with my planner discussing all entities of my reception. We find our later Tori no longer worked there and requests were not submitted in my contract, such as dinner roles etc.
The day of the wedding my planner informs the Sundae bar was not in the contract! At the last minute they added it and charged "half price."
My guests complained the food was cold, one table states they returned their food for hotter food. My potatoes were not soft enough-not cooked thoroughly.
My sweetheart table flower was to be locked in the coat closet for pick up later. We went back....gone! $250 Loss!
I will never use them again. Although my wedding and reception was beautiful.
Unprofessional inconsistent service.
Jim D
5.0
5/09/2022
This venue was amazing. They handled everything and even were able to seamlessly adapt to last minute storms to bring our event inside. We could not have asked for a better venue or a nicer staff. Yassmin, Austin, Tina, and Val were with us every step of the way on our wedding day, taking care of everything. And Chef Mike made food that people could not stop talking about. We have always heard from people that got married that they didnt get to eat or drink anything during their wedding, but the team made sure we could enjoy the amazing food that we choose. The decorations and set up exceeded our expectations. They made the entire process much less stressful
Lindsay C
5.0
12/08/2021
Everyone at Riverfront Events was amazing! They were helpful and quick to respond to all of my questions. They kept me updated on things right up to the day of the wedding. Everyone at the wedding loved all the food.
Alex L
5.0
11/08/2021
I had my wedding at Riverfront Events on 11/6/21. Everything was AMAZING!!!!! Myself and all the guests were so impressed. The cocktails were incredible - we actually ran the bar dry of tequila because the guests couldn't get enough of the spicy Margarita we chose for one of our specialty cocktails!!!!
From the delicious food, to the beautiful space, to the amazing staff. It was everything I dreamed my wedding would be. I have food allergies and Yassmin worked closely with the chef to make sure there would be dishes that I could have, which I so greatly appreciated. Yassmin and Tori were an absolute PLEASURE to work with. They were so accommodating and I knew I could trust them completely with handling everything on our special day. I had many special little requests and they made it all happen while working with the other vendors, including the florist, DJ, and my day of coordinator. We had our ceremony indoors and it was incredible how quickly they turned the space around and had it ready for the reception. I could go on and on!!!!! If you are looking for a place to hold a special event, Riverfront events is it!
Thank you again Yassmin, Tori, and all the staff at Riverfront events! You guys are theeee best! xoxoxo
Kaylee L
5.0
10/03/2021
We had the best day working with Yassmin, Tori, Abby and the team at Riverfront Events for our wedding in Wilmington, DE on 10/1/21. They were absolutely fantastic and on top of everything throughout the whole day and during the planning process. All of our guests had nothing but great things to say about the venue, food, and service. Thank you for being a part of our big day! We'll be back one day to have some of those bacon-wrapped scallops that everyone was raving about! Love, K&B
Akua D
5.0
11/24/2020
The Riverfront is an amazing venue with GOOD food(very important!)I had the opportunity to work with Abby at this venue and from the first day of consultation to the day off, she had all the answers I needed for my event. Abby would check in and follow up with information every time and she did it with a smile. Even on the day of the event she was very helpful during the set up process. Aside from this venue being very beautiful Abby definitely made the experience worthwhile for me and my couple.
Madalyn D
5.0
9/26/2020
My wedding day was seamless. From start to finish the night was effortless. Sarah and Abby and Kelsey are a fantastic team. Consistent communication throughout the planning process. The day was perfect, I would do it all over again if I could.
Loveena W
5.0
8/20/2020
I couldn't thank Riverfront Events and their phenomenal team enough for making my wedding day happen in such a short span of time. Sarah, Abigail and Kelsey were such a great team to work with. They really will do anything and everything to make sure the day goes so smooth. I hadn't met Kelsey until the day before the wedding, and this girl made me feel home. Due to COVID, I couldn't have much family come, but she and the team made our day extraordinary and full of joy. They're flexible, and willing to make your dream wedding happen. Oh and the chef- Mike, what a great guy! My husband really wanted banana pudding since he was from the South, and man- Mike whipped up this excellent pudding that all our guests loved. Hors oeuvres was exceptional. I received nothing but great comments from my guests who attended the wedding. Prices are reasonable, food is excellent and service is amazing. I am so glad i ran into them. You will not be disappointed! Sarah is wonderful to work with, and will most certainly help you stay on top of everything with your event. I look forward to using their services in the future.
K. S
5.0
8/17/2020
Wilmington -- Riverfront Events is a fantastic place to celebrate your wedding! This is a one-stop-shop for a memorable wedding package for any time of year. My husband and I feel extremely grateful to the entire staff who made our day one to remember.
The location is top notch with so many views and picture-perfect locations for the entire bridal party and guests. Having the ballroom be attached to the Hyatt Hotel is essential –especially if you have many people coming from out of town and looking to take advantage of the open bar. Our guests had a short walk to the elevators to retire for the evening!
The food is hands down the best food in the area! We had never eaten at the Big Fish Grill and when we went to our food tasting, both my husband and I felt like the wedding stepped up several notches because the food was insanely good! We got SO many compliments on how incredible the food was.
The wedding package itself is well designed and ideal for all wedding types. Executive Chef Mike Sheridan worked with us on food allergies as well as vegan/vegetarian options to accommodate our large party. He does phenomenal work!!
Large or small weddings, celebrations, or formal corporate events of any kind will fair extremely well at the Hyatt Place- Wilmington Riverfront!
Special thanks to Sarah Timmons who coordinated all of the wedding efforts! Anything we needed, she made it happen with a fantastic attitude and smile.
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