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Riverside Event Center

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3105 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC

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About This Vendor

Spectacular Views, Exceptional Memories

Riverside Event Center is a wedding venue nestled in Lake Lure, NC. Situated along the Broad River and featuring spectacular views of the mountains, this property offers a lush natural setting for your special occasion. The facility is owned and operated by Robin Jones, who started out in the industry as a wedding planner. After working with many venues with hidden fees and unnecessary restrictions, she decided she wanted to give couples a more straightforward and relaxing experience. 30 minutes from Charlotte, this event center is a secluded and tranquil retreat for your celebration of love. Ceremony locations at Riverside Event Center include in front of the river, where the rushing water will act as a picturesque backdrop to your vows. This spot can accommodate 200 people and comes with restrooms and a cocktail bar, at which your guests can order drinks. You and your partner can also tie the knot on the back deck of the venue. Here, you will enjoy dramatic views of the lawns, trees, and Chimney Rock. Receptions are held in the ballroom, which was built in 1928 and has been lovingly restored to combine both retro charm and modern amenities. With hardwood floors, large windows, exposed beams, and wainscoting, this banquet hall is a charming place for dining and dancing late into the night. Rental of Riverside Event Center comes with two get-ready suites where you and your wedding party can prepare for the festivities. One of these includes a kitchen, a sitting area, and four salon vanities where you can get your hair and makeup done. Both of these rooms are elegantly furnished and provide plenty of space for relaxing with loved ones on the big day. Full bar packages, bartenders, tables and chairs, linens, china, and parking are also readily available for your ease and convenience.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Historic Venue, Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Riverside Event Center Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/13/2021 by Cassie O
I will sing Robin and Riverside Event Center's praises forever. She was amazing, her staff was amazing, the venue is beautiful and amazing. Everything was executed perfectly with her help and she was above and beyond helpful and accommodating. ...
I planned my wedding from 9 hours away and everything came out perfect. My vision was absolutely executed perfectly. I honestly could not be happier with everything. This is all not to mention the absolutely stunning backdrop view for the ceremony and photos as well as the beautiful interior for the reception and full bar. We were able to get ready on site with plenty of room to spend the whole day there comfortably (private suites to get ready in, kitchen on-site, and a private bathroom and lounge). Riverside was affordable, accommodating, and honestly perfect. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone getting married in the area. We had an absolute blast and I'm so grateful that we found them. Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making our day absolutely perfect!
Reviewed On 12/10/2020 by Serena E
Working with Robin and Calyssa has been the highlight of our wedding planning process. The venue itself is perfect in terms of size, ceremony options, views, decor, and adaptability. All that paired with Robin and Calyssa's extensive wedding pl...
anning experience make Riverside a dream place to get married. Every step of the process was smooth, professional, friendly, and relieving knowing we were in good hands. Rather than pump out the same event over and over, they go to great lengths to make each event unique and special. I cannot recommend them enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2020
You guys were a pleasure to work with! Thank you so much for the review and support.
Reviewed On 4/27/2020 by Calyssa J
A wonderful Venue! Robin and her staff was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend. We got married in August of 2019, Robin was our wedding planner and everything went so smooth. We had so many guests tell us it was the best wedding they had bee...
n to! Not only was the venue beautiful the flowering bridge across the street was a beautiful photo opportunity for a first look.
Response from the Vendor on 04/27/2020
Thank you, you were great to work with, what a special couple. Congratulations and we hope you two live happily -ever- after.
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by LInda W
We were very late planners for a wedding but it could not have turned out any better! The reception room was beautiful and we had an absolute blast!! We had a hiccup with the DJ not being on time, but Robin stepped right in and took that over s...
o I did not even have to stress over it! I am one to stress so that was a huge thing for me. They were helpful and accommodating from the get go and helped us think of everything. Thank you so much for making my daughter's wedding day one to remember. It was so much fun that I wish we could do it again! : )
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2019
Linda, We were so happy to help. Your family was a pleasure to work with, and I feel we have all built a relationship that will last. Your daughter was beautiful and comes from a beautiful family inside and out. We so appreciate you all...
. Here's to Happily Ever After!
Reviewed On 5/27/2018 by Sophia W
Robin and her family made our wedding day perfect. From the moment we walked into Riverside last year, Robin and her family felt like our family. My wedding day at Riverside was beyond anything I could have imagined. Every detail went off witho...
ut a hitch, even though it rained and we moved the ceremony inside. Robin is an expert coordinator. I am so grateful to Riverside for allowing us to have the most magical wedding day. I would recommend this venue to absolutely anyone and everyone. We have gotten compliments from so many guests about the venue, from how beautiful it was to how kind and excellent everyone running the show was. Thank you so much for everything you did for us!
Reviewed On 5/21/2018 by Celena C
We are so happy with our choice of Riverside Event Center for our wedding. Robin and her family are great and really know how to run a wonderful business. The day went so smoothly, and we didn't have a hitch with our wedding. Robin worked so ...
hard to make everything just right! She is also timely responsive and helpful. I would recommend them to everyone, and I wouldn't change a thing about our day! Also, you can't get a better background than Chimney Rock! Thank you Robin !!
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2018
Thank you, Celena and Michael You both were so nice to work with, a beautiful couple inside and out. You have a wonderful and supportive family that we enjoyed getting to know. Best wishes as you start you journey together as husband and wife....
Cheers! Robin
Reviewed On 7/14/2017 by Tanya O
Thank you for making our wedding so awesome. 5 stars
Response from the Vendor on 07/14/2017
Thank you so much! We enjoyed working with you!

Contact Info for Riverside Event Center

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3105 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC
(828) 436-5130
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Robin Jones 🌹
Events Director
Weddings are such a precious time in our lives. We feel you should have the opportunity to spend as much time with your friends and family that have traveled to be here for your special day. We try to give you and your family the time to set up early for your wedding. I have been a certified wedding planner for the last 6 years, and my goal is for the bride, groom and their family to have as little stress on this day as possible.

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